Our Curriculum
K5
Bible Truths
- Character building stories
- Correlated memory work
- Bible knowledge
- Application of biblical principles
Math
- Number sense
- Addition/subtraction
- Time/money skills
- Problem solving skills
- Systematic review
Beginnings
- Phonics songs introduce sounds
- Thorough phonics instruction and practice
- Word family approach to generalizations
- Listening and reading comprehension
- Oral composition
- Science and Heritage Studies activities
Music
- Singing and playing skills
- Music reading in a structured sequence
- Guided listening activities
1st Grade
Bible Truths
- Bible knowledge
- Application of biblical principles
Science
- Science Knowledge
- Hands-on activities
- Process skills
Heritage Studies
- Early American, from before 1000 to 1682
- Beginning map skills
Math
- Place value up to 3-digit numbers
- Addition/subtraction
- Time/money skills
- Problem solving
Phonics and English
- Phonics patterns
- Word families
- Listening skills
- Using a period, comma, question mark, exclamation point
- Comparatives and superlatives
Reading
- Reading skills
- Listening skills
- Phonics review
- Comprehension skills
- Silent and oral reading
Handwriting
- PreCursive alphabet
Spelling
- Word families, suffixes
- Word meaning
- Structural analysis
Music
- Singing skills
- Reading melodies
2nd Grade
Bible Truths
- Application of biblical principles
- Bible study skills
- Bible knowledge
Science
- Science Knowledge
- Hands-on activities
- Process skills
Heritage Studies
- Life in the Colonies, 1607-1776
- Map skills and graphs
Math
- Place value
- Addition/subtraction with renaming
- Multiplication/division introduction
- Problem solving
English
- Nouns, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns
- Sentences and punctuation
- Writing Process
- Study and reference skills
- Listening and speaking skills
Reading
- Word recognition
- Phonics
- Comprehension skills
- Silent and oral reading
Spelling
- Word families, suffixes
- Journal writing
- Dictionary skills
Handwriting
- PreCursive alphabet review
- Cursive alphabet
Music
- Singing skills
- Reading melodies
3rd Grade
Bible Truths
- Application of biblical principles
- Bible study skills
- Bible knowledge
Science
- Science Knowledge
- Hands-on activities
- Process skills
Heritage Studies
- Spirit of the growing America, 1776-1876
- Map skills
Math
- Addition/subtraction review
- Multiplication/division
- Fractions, measurement, money
- Problem solving
English
- Nouns, verbs, adjectives, and pronouns
- Sentence and punctuation
- Writing Process
- Study and reference skills
- Listening and speaking skills
Reading
- Comprehension skills
- Silent and oral reading
- Word recognition
- Phonics review
Spelling
- Word families and suffixes
- Dictionary skills
Handwriting
- Cursive alphabet
Music
- Reading melodies in treble clef
- Musical terms and expressions
4th Grade
Bible Truths
- Application of biblical principles
- Bible study skills
- Bible knowledge
Science
- Science Knowledge
- Hands-on activities
- Process skills
Heritage Studies
- Nineteenth-century America
- Map skills
Math
- Multiplication/division
- Decimals, fractions, measurement
- Problem solving
- Statistics/graphing
English
- Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions
- Sentences and punctuation
- Writing Process
- Study and performance skills
- Listening and speaking skills
Reading
- Comprehension skills
- Silent and oral reading
- Study skills
- Structural analysis
- Literature skills
Spelling
- Abbreviations and syllable rules
- Dictionary skills
Handwriting
- Cursive alphabet
5th Grade
Bible Truths
- Application of biblical principles
- Bible study skills
- Bible knowledge
Science
- Science Knowledge
- Hands-on activities
- Process skills
Heritage Studies
- America history during the twentieth century
- Map skills and graphs
Math
- Addition/subtraction/multiplication/division of fractions
- Statistics and graphing
- Problem solving
- Ratio/proportions/percent
English
- Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives
- Sentence structure and punctuation
- Creative writing
Reading
- Comprehension skills
- Silent and oral reading
- Literature skills
- Study skills
Spelling
- Pairs of related words
- State names
- Nongeneralization words
Handwriting
- Cursive
- Alternate uppercase style
Music
- Singing harmony
- Chord introduction
- Sight-reading skills
6th Grade
Bible Truths
- Application of biblical principles
- Bible study skills
- Bible knowledge
Science
- Science Knowledge
- Hands-on activities
- Process skills
Heritage Studies
- Ancient civilizations, 3000 B.C.-A.D. 1500
- Map skills
Math
- Multiplication and division of common and decimal fractions
- Ratio, percent, statistics
- Pre-algebra
- Problem solving
English
- Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, prepositions
- Sentence structure and punctuation
- Creative writing
Reading
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension skills
- Silent and oral reading
- Study skills
- Literature appreciation
Spelling
- Morphophonemic pairs
- Word origination
- Country names
Handwriting
- Cursive
- Chancery Cursive
Music
- Singing two and three part songs
- Basic chords in harmony
- Sightreading skills
7th Grade
Bible
- Learning from the Life of Christ
- Christ’s life and teachings
- Christian character traits
- The Crucifixion
Life Science
- Basic cell structure and function
- Classification of living organisms
- Creation and evolution
- The human body
World Studies
- A.D. 1100 to the late twentieth century
- Influence of geography on culture
- Thematic cultural approach
Fundamentals of Math
- Variables and expressions in equations
- Decimals, scientific notation
- Integers, statistics
Writing & Grammar
- Eight parts of speech
- Five basic sentence patterns
- Study skills and library skills
- In-class essay; poem; biography sketch
Exploration in Literature
- Six character and subject themes
- Biographies of authors
- Reading for enjoyment and wisdom
Vocabulary: Level A
- Latin prefixes and roots
- Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms
- Word families, concise words
- Denotation and connotation
Foreign Language
- Introduction to Spanish
8th Grade
Bible
- Portraits from the Old Testament
- Factual studies of Old Testament figures
- Lessons learned from Old Testament lives
- Facts about the Old Testament
Earth Science
- Science and the Bible
- Astronomy, meteorology, and space exploration
- Geology, hydrology
The American Republic
- Republican, constitutional form of government
- Effects of inventions, industries
Pre-Algebra
- Working with rational numbers
- Equations, inequalities
- Statistics, probability
- Graphing
Writing & Grammar
- Participles, infinitives, and gerunds
- Adjective clauses
- News story; business letter; short fable
Excursions in Literature
- Six character themes
- Various cultures
- Reading for wisdom
Vocabulary: Level B
- Latin prefixes and roots
- Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms
- Word families, concise words
- Denotation and connotation
Foreign Language
- Spanish
9th Grade
Bible
- Lessons from the Early Church
- In-depth study of Acts through Galatians
- In-depth study of I and II Thessalonians
- Practical principles from Paul’s life and epistles
The Physical World
- Introduction to the physical science
- Matter; classification, description, measurement, chemistry
- Motion: mechanics, waves
- Energy: electrical, magnetic, sound and light
Geography
- Physical, political geography
- Geographic principles, map skills
- Biblical basis for stewardship
Algebra 1
- Solving linear equations
- Graphing linear functions
- Simplifying radical expressions
- Solving quadratic equations
- Probability, statistics
Writing & Grammar
- Adverb clauses
- Logical development; clarity; precision
- Devotional; poetry; five paragraph essay
Fundamentals of Literature
- Introduction to interpretation
- Six elements of literature
- Classic to contemporary
Vocabulary: Level C
- Latin prefixes and roots
- Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms
- Word families, concise words
- Denotation and connotation
Foreign Language
- Spanish
10th Grade
Bible
- Themes from the Old Testament
- Book and topical studies
- Theological themes
- Honoring and obeying God
Biology
- Science and Christianity
- Cellular physiology
- Taxonomy of living organisms
- Human anatomy and physiology
World History
- Survey from Creation to the present
- Judeo-Christian heritage
- Contributions of other cultures
Geometry
- Congruence proofs
- Area and volume
- Transformations, constructions
- Similarity
- Trigonometry, analytic geometry
Writing & Grammar
- New sentence patterns; S-be-Advl and S-TrV-DO-OC
- Effective parallelism, sentence expansion and reduction
- Short story; research essay; persuasive speech
Elements of Literature
- Marks, modes, and forms of literature
- Biography, fiction, poetry, drama and personal essay
Vocabulary: Level D
- Greek prefixes and roots
- Clipped words, compounds
- Onomatopoeia, reduplication
Foreign Language
- Spanish 1
11th Grade
Bible
- Directions for Early Christians
- Study of certain epistles
- Study of Revelation
- Practical Christian living
Chemistry
- Models of atomic structure
- Periodic properties
- Chemical bonding and reactions
- Thermodynamics and equilibria
- Organic, nuclear, and biochemistry
United States History
- From European discovery to the 2000 election
- Christian contributions
- Cultural change
Algebra 2
- Polynomial and rational functions
- Complex numbers
- Probability, matrices
- Laws of sines and cosines; identities
- Exponentials, radicals, logarithms
- Graphing calculators integrated (optional)
Consumer Math
- Christian stewardship
- Taxes, banking
- Housing, insurance
- Credit cards, savings program
Writing & Grammar
- Tense sequence; subjunctive mood
- Sentence logic; sentence variety and emphasis
- Research paper; folktale; hymn; letter to the editor
American Literature
- Analysis of individual authors and their works
- Biblical criteria for interpretation
- Early American to modern American literature
Vocabulary: Level E
- Other sources of English words
- Greek and Latin loan words
- Allusions, folk etymology
Foreign Language
- Spanish 2
12th Grade
Bible
- Patterns for Christian Living
- Knowing and walking with God
- Faith in action
- Biblical love
Physics
- Mechanics: description, laws, and applications
- Thermodynamics and matter
- Electricity and magnetism
- Optics and light
- Quantum and nuclear physics
American Government
- Branches, levels
- Free market, government policy, taxation
- Media, interest groups
Economics
- Eighteen influential economists
- Supply and demand
- Scriptural principles
Pre-Calculus
- Trigonometry, graphing
- Sequences, series
- Differential calculus
Consumer Math
- Christian stewardship
- Taxes, banking
- Housing, insurance
- Credit cards, savings program
Writing & Grammar
- Absolute phrases; periodic and inverted sentences
- Clause reduction; ending sentences with new information
- Persuasive essay; college application; issue analysis; video report; sonnet
British Literature
- Middle Ages to modern British literature
- Noted literary and historical figures
- Analysis in historical and cultural context
Vocabulary: Level F
- Native English words
- Changes in word meanings
- Borrowed words
Foreign Language
- Spanish 3
GRADING SYSTEM
The S. L. Jones Christian Academy grading scale is as follows:
A+ 98 – 100
A 94 – 97
A- 90 – 93
B+ 87 – 89
B 83 – 86
B- 80 – 82
C+ 77 – 79
C 73 – 76
C- 70 – 72
D+ 67 – 69
D 63 – 66
F 00 – 62
TESTS
- Schedule and Sequence
- Tests are usually given every third, sixth, and ninth week.
- A test day sign-up schedule is located on the faculty bulletin board. Each teacher will select the day of the week he/she prefer to give their test.
- No student shall have tests in more than two classes per day.
- Nine-week tests are cumulative for most classes. Semester and Final Exams are cumulative in all classes.
- Grading
- All tests are graded in red ink.
- Students shall never help grade a test.
- Deduct one point (unless the question is worth less) for misspelled words (up to ten points) on tests in all subjects. Points may also be deducted for incorrect grammar, punctuation, and capitalization.
- Tests shall be graded and returned to students within three days after the test is given.
- Teachers will record test grades in red ink in their grade book.
QUIZZES
- Students can assist with grading quizzes. After the students have graded a quiz, each teacher shall examine the quiz and write the grade in red in the upper right-hand corner.
- Teachers will record quiz grades in their grade book in a color other than red so that they can be distinguished from test grades.