Course Descriptions

This course is designed to introduce the student to basic computing skills and applications. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be capable of producing professional looking documents using standard computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as iPad applications such as Pages, Numbers and Keynote. Additional concepts include basic maintenance and care of computers, and use of computers to access the Internet for information gathering. Students will also learn the proper keyboarding techniques necessary for successful word processing.

This course will introduce students to robotic technologies and their impact on modern industries. Students will develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and sharing ideas. Students will also learn marketing, time-management, communication skills, and creative problem solving skills. In this course, students will be challenged to design, build, program and operate robots.

English I is a course that is designed to develop the oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyze literary texts from contemporary and historical periods, interpret informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. Students will also focus on grammar, vocabulary development, and mastery of spelling and punctuation.

English II is a course that is designed to extend the range of oral communication, reading, writing, and media literacy skills that students need for success in their secondary school academic programs and in their daily lives. Students will analyze literary texts using literature from around the world (short stories, poetry, and novels), interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on the selective use of strategies that contribute to effective communication.

English III is a course that emphasizes the development of literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Using American writers, students will analyze challenging literary texts (short stories, poetry, and novels), as well as a range of informational and graphic texts, and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using language with precision and clarity and incorporating stylistic devices appropriately and effectively.

English IV is a course that emphasizes the consolidation of the literacy, communication, and critical and creative thinking skills necessary for success in academic and daily life. Using British writers, students will analyze a range of challenging literary texts (short stories, poetry, and novels); interpret and evaluate informational and graphic texts; and create oral, written, and media texts in a variety of forms. An important focus will be on using academic language coherently and confidently, selecting the reading strategies best suited to particular texts and particular purposes for reading, and developing greater control in writing. This course is intended to prepare students for university or college.

This course extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their success in their other classes.

Offered mostly to the freshmen, this course will introduce you to a variety of high school survival skills (note-taking, test-taking, etc.) as well as personal survival skills (goal setting, time management, organization, etc.). The goal of this class is to increase the probability of your success both during your high school career and after graduation.

This course will provide skills in cooking and sewing as well as exploring concepts in nutrition.

This course will provide skills in some of the following areas: home maintenance, auto mechanics, wood-working, and welding.

This course will guide students through the steps they need to be ready for life after high school. Students will learn about critical topics related to self-discovery, developing success skills, building a network, exploring career options, and planning for college – academically, socially, emotionally, and financially.

This course will assist students in preparing for the ACT test. This course will help students understand the format of the ACT as well as the types of questions found on the test. Students will develop strategies for answering questions correctly as well as build confidence towards success.

The gymnastics team is a public relations organization which tours each year. Membership is based upon spiritual commitment, qualifying skills and citizenship. Gymnastic team members will be required to purchase a uniform and must meet all scheduled performances.

This course is meant to introduce the student to flying and start them on the way to earning their private pilot’s license. The course includes ground school. Students may choose to continue with the instructor at their own pace. Additional fees for this class may not be placed on the student’s account.

Drawing: Students will develop basic skills in one, two and three-perspective drawing while creating 2-D artwork based on observation and the elements of design. Various media such as graphite, charcoal, pen and ink, pastels, and colored pencil will be explored.
Watercolors: Students will learn the basic rules of design and composition, and many basic techniques in watercolor painting including wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, glazing, blooms, lifting, layering, splattering, dry brush technique, and water control.

Acrylics: Students will be introduced to several brush types and palette knives and well as various acrylic painting techniques such as washing, underlaying, blocking, dry brushing, stippling, sponging, and misting. Students will create a variety of 2-D artwork in a variety of genres such as realism, abstract expression, paint pouring, and pop art.
Crafts I: Students will explore various types of artwork, some of which may include multi-media, paper mache, recycled art, wire sculpture, abstract art, and stencil art.

Ceramics: Students will create 3-D artwork in clay using basic hand-building techniques, and the potter’s wheel. Students will also learn to apply surface decoration and glazes to 3-D forms and explore the process of firing a kiln.
Crafts II: Students will explore various types of artwork, some of which may include stained glass, fusing & slumping, design, origami, and decoupage.

Bass Memorial Academy’s choir provides an opportunity for students to develop vocal technique and skills in ensemble singing, sight reading, basic music theory, and music appreciation. Multiple voice and acapella arrangements in a variety of musical genres will be performed. An audition is required to participate in Celeste.

Concert Band is open to all students possessing basic playing ability on a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument. Students will learn and practice skills in instrumental technique, ensemble playing, sight-reading, music theory and music appreciation.

Bass Memorial Academy’s handbell choir provides an opportunity for students to develop skills in ringing technique, ensemble playing, sight-reading, music theory and music appreciation. A variety of musical genres will be performed. Students must have previous handbell experience or an understanding of basic music theory to participate in this group.

Private instruction is available for students wishing to take lessons in piano, voice, strings, music theory, brass, woodwinds, and percussion. Students are required to practice regularly and to participate in recitals. All lessons must be taken for credit.

The Bass Memorial Academy String Ensemble is available to students who possess intermediate to advanced skills in violin, viola, cello or string bass. Students will develop skills in string technique, ensemble playing, sight-reading, music theory and music appreciation. A variety of musical genres will be performed. An audition is required to participate in the string ensemble.

This course is a beginning-level course designed to provide students with both lingual and cultural aspects of the Spanish language. Students will learn to speak, read, and write greetings, expressions, numbers, vocabulary, and simple sentence structures.

This course is an intermediate-level course designed to expand the student’s knowledge of both lingual and cultural aspects of the Spanish language. Students will learn to speak, read, and write vocabulary and complex sentence structures.

This course prepares students for Algebra I by focusing on mathematical mechanics. Topics include order of operations, working with fractions, basic graphing, equation manipulation, and more. This course does not apply toward a College Preparatory diploma.

This course covers all topics in a first-year algebra course, from proofs, statistics and probability to algebra-based real-world problems. Students begin developing the more complex understanding required for mathematics.

This course extends the topics covered in the first-year Algebra course, and introduces several new topics. Included are functions, linear equations and inequalities, matrices, polynomials and quadratics, rational expressions, irrational and complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometry. Prerequisite: C- or above in Algebra I or special permission from the teacher.

Geometry introduces the study of points, segments, triangles, polygons, circles, solid figures, and their associated relationships as a mathematical system. Emphasis is placed on the description and use of inductive, deductive, and intuitive reasoning skills. Powers of abstract reasoning, spatial visualization and logical reasoning patterns are improved through this course. Prerequisite: C – or above in Algebra I or special permission from the teacher.

This course integrates and extends topics from Algebra II and Geometry and introduces new topics. Included are various fundamental functions including polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, conic sections, sequences and probability. There is extensive work with trigonometry. Graphing and problem solving are emphasized. Introductory calculus is explored. This course will help prepare students for college entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be prepared to take calculus. Prerequisite: B- or above in Algebra II or special permission from the teacher.

This is a survey of math course that covers a wide variety of topics. Students will focus on their areas of weakness so they will be prepared for college math. This course does not apply toward a College Preparatory diploma.

The objective of this course is to introduce students to different aspects of personal fitness while giving an introduction to the rules and fundamental skills involved in team sports. Skills will be taught that will benefit the student if they choose to participate in the intramural program.

This course familiarizes students with various aspects of healthy living following the Creation Health model. Topics covered are choice, rest, environment, activity, trust, interpersonal relationships, outlook, and nutrition.

The objective of this course is to introduce students to different aspects of personal fitness while giving an introduction to individual sports such as badminton, golf, pickleball, tennis, disc golf, table tennis, aerobics and weight training.

This course takes students on a journey to explore evidence supporting God’s intelligent design of the Universe and our world. Students will also explore challenging concepts such as who God is, and what their identities are with God.

In this course, students will survey the Old Testament. They will examine the lives of David and Hosea. They will also study the Gospels. Students will examine evidence supporting scripture and the ramifications for their faith.

Students will explore fundamental Christian beliefs, a survey of the New Testament, and a brief look at the Protestant Reformation that influenced the formation of the Church today.

In this course, students will be challenged with ethical and moral challenges. Students will also explore relationships, world religions, and how to be a healthy, functioning member in the body of Christ.

This course is dedicated to training students for service in the church as worship leaders and musicians. There is a spiritual and musical component to this training, and both are equally important. The course is dedicated to helping students go deeper with their relationship with God in the small group setting of their band while improving their skills as a musician.

This course is an introduction to the amazing world God created. Topics include geologic time table, plate tectonics, rocks & minerals, hydrologic cycle, and weather.

This course is an introduction and overview of the scientific disciplines of chemistry and physics.

This course is an introduction to the study of living organisms. Topics include cellular components and processes, genetics, systematics (especially animal phyla), ecology, and an overview of human anatomy and physiology. Where appropriate, origins are considered and a Biblical view affirmed.

This course covers the nature of matter in its physical states, atomic structure, chemical formulas, compounds and chemical equations. Prerequisites: Physical/Earth Science and Algebra I with a minimum grade of “C”. Pre/Corequisite: Algebra II.

This course is a study of the structure and function of the human body. Emphasis is placed on the integration of various systems as they compose the incredible human machine. Prerequisite: Biology with a minimum grade of “C”.

This course emphasizes learning the fundamental principles of nature using mathematical derivatives. Topics include mechanics, dynamics, magnetism, wave motion and others. Pre/Corequisite: Algebra II.

In this course, the operation of all branches of the United States federal government, free enterprise, and the economic systems are studied. Special emphasis is given to the Constitution. It also acquaints the student with personal finance and budgeting skills.

This course is designed to give students an overview of the essential people, events, and ideas which have shaped the world in which we live. Special emphasis is placed on our unique Christian understanding of how God has influenced the course of this world’s history.

This course is designed to enable students to appreciate the heritage of our country. The social, economic and political events that have shaped the United States are explored.