High School

Our secondary Bible curriculum is designed to shape students through God’s Word into the image of Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that as students grow in their understanding of His will for their lives, they will mature in godly wisdom, develop spiritual disciplines, and walk in step with the Holy Spirit. We strive to continually direct their hearts to God’s unconditional love, the radical grace of Jesus, the transforming power of the Holy Spirit, and the life-giving promises found in being a child of God.

Ninth Grade

• FALL - Dynamic Christian Living: The Path Toward Spiritual Maturity, Pt. 
• SPRING - God's Unfolding Kingdom: Old Testament Survey, Pt. 2

Tenth Grade

• FALL - Behold Your God: Discovering the Majesty of God in Scripture, Pt. 1
• SPRING - Hope for God's Kingdom: New Testament Survey, Pt. 1

Eleventh Grade

• FALL - Behold Your God: Discovering the Majesty of God in Scripture, Pt. 2
• SPRING - Hope for God's Kingdom: New Testament Survey, Pt. 2

Twelfth Grade

• FALL - The Inner Man: Developing Strong Spiritual Leadership, Pt. 1
• SPRING - The Inner Man: Developing Strong Spiritual Leadership, Pt. 2

 

Computer Science Foundations (CSF) is a course intended to provide students with exposure to various information technology occupations and pathways such as Networking Systems, Coding, Web Design, and Cybersecurity. 

• Grade Level: 9-12  
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

 

 

English I

English I emphasizes foundational reading skills and the exploration of various types of literature. Students will develop awareness of their writing voice, strengthen thesis writing, and improve grammar through consistent writing practice. The course focuses on building key literacy skills that serve as a foundation for effective communication and critical thinking. By the end of the course, students will be more confident in their ability to analyze texts and express their ideas clearly in writing. 

• Grade Level: 9  
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

English I (Honors)

Honors English I offers an accelerated approach to developing advanced reading and writing skills through a diverse range of literary texts. Students will refine their writing voice, enhance thesis development, and master grammar usage through challenging writing assignments. The course emphasizes critical analysis of literature and the development of sophisticated, persuasive arguments. Students will engage in deeper, more independent exploration of texts and ideas, preparing them for more complex academic challenges. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to analyze, interpret, and communicate ideas at a more advanced level. 

• Grade Level: 9  
• Prerequisites: B or above previous English course  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

English II

As students transition from 9th to 10th grade, they will be exposed to the thematic concept of culture. Students read both literature and informational texts focusing on The Human Condition and Cultural Conversations. Students will write, produce and distribute different text types: arguments, informative/explanatory texts, and narratives. Students will demonstrate understanding of figurative language and accurately use general academic words and phrases sufficient for communicating at the college and career readiness level. 

• Grade Level: 10  
• Prerequisites: English I  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

English II Honors

Honors English II explores the complexities of the human experience through the lens of culture and worldview. Students will analyze both fictional characters and real individuals whose perspectives are shaped by their cultural backgrounds. The course emphasizes the development of advanced rhetorical skills, literary style, and critical thinking. Students will engage with texts at an accelerated pace, completing independent reading assignments and research-based presentations. By the end of the course, students will have honed their ability to analyze, write, and speak critically, preparing them for higher-level academic challenges.

• Grade Level: 10  
• Prerequisites: English II/B or above previous English course   
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

English III

Junior English will focus on rhetoric and the role it plays in argument as students read selections that contribute to the American Voice. To achieve this end, students will look at multiple perspectives in order to get a clearer picture on both American and world approaches to argument. Building on rhetorical foundations laid in 9th and 10th grade, students will broaden their skill set and be introduced to the rhetorical triangle, rhetorical canon, schemes and tropes, and continue to develop a more mature writing style. 

• Grade Level: 11  
• Prerequisites: English II 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

English III Honors

English III Honors is an advanced level course focusing on the in-depth analysis of American literature, including novels, plays, poetry, and short stories, from various historical periods, emphasizing critical reading, writing skills development, research techniques, and thoughtful discussion to prepare students for college-level work; students will delve deeper into literary elements, themes, and authorial intent while honing their argumentative and analytical writing abilities through rigorous assignments and complex texts. 

• Grade Level: 11  
• Prerequisites: English II/B or above previous English course   
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

English IV

In Senior English, students will engage with a variety of texts, including works by Shakespeare and two full-length literary works. Writing assignments will be designed to prepare students for the reading, writing, and analytical skills necessary for success in college and beyond. 

• Grade Level: 12  
• Prerequisites: English III  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

English Composition I (3 credit-hour course) Fall semester 

This Dual-Credit course, offered in person through Freed-Hardeman University, is an introduction to college writing. Students draft and revise essays written in a variety of rhetorical modes. 

• Grade Level: 12  
• Prerequisites: Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements    
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

English Composition II (3 credit-hour course) Spring semester

This Dual-Credit course, offered in person through Freed-Hardeman University, is an introduction to research and argumentative writing. Students write research papers, critical essays, and argumentative essays using MLA style. 

• Grade Level: 12  
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

AP Language

AP English Language and Composition is an introductory college-level composition course. Students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situations, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style. 

• Grade Level: 11  
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

AP Literature

AP English Literature and Composition is an introductory college-level literary analysis course. Students cultivate their understanding of literature through reading and analyzing texts as they explore concepts like character, setting, structure, perspective, figurative language, and literary analysis in the context of literary works. 

• Grade Level: 12  
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

 

Spanish I

Spanish I is an introduction to Spanish with students acquiring basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for beginning communication through participation and engagement in class. Students acquire these grammar structures and vocabulary through listening, reading, writing and speaking in Spanish. Students develop an awareness of language and culture in Spanish-speaking communities in Spain, Latin America, and the United States through reading, listening and speaking.

• Grade Level: 9  
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Spanish II

Spanish II is a continuation of immersion in the Spanish language as well as the culture. Students examine in greater depth the everyday life of Spanish and Latino peoples and build on the vocabulary and grammar concepts from Spanish I.

• Grade Level: 10  
• Prerequisites: Spanish I  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Spanish III (Honors)

Spanish III is an elective course for those interested in using their Spanish beyond the classroom. Spanish III students learn to communicate with a higher quality of fluency and oral proficiency. Emphasis is placed on refining grammar, improving pronunciation, and building a richer vocabulary. This course is designed to prepare students to continue to take Spanish in college.

• Grade Level: 11/12  
• Prerequisites: Spanish II  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Dual Enrollment Spanish 

Dual Enrollment Spanish is offered through Freed-Hardeman University. This course focuses on continual development of skills learned in Honors Spanish 3. Students will continue conversational Spanish but the class emphasis is Spanish vocabulary, grammar, and culture.  (3 hours college credit per semester)

• Grade Level: 12  
• Prerequisites: Spanish III and Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

 

Algebra I

This course uses problem situations, physical models, and appropriate technology to extend algebraic thinking and engage student reasoning. Problem solving situations will provide all students an environment, which promotes communication and fosters connections within mathematics, to other disciplines and to the real technological world. Topics include: operations with real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, relations and functions,  polynomials, algebraic fractions, nonlinear equations,  factoring,  linear systems and exponents.

• Grade Level: 9  
• Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Algebra I Honors

The fundamental purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grades. The critical areas deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend, and students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. Students will explore concepts to include linear equations and inequalities, relationships and functions, linear functions, exponential functions, polynomial expressions and functions, quadratic functions, quadratic equations, system of linear equations and inequalities along with probability and statistics. 

• Grade Level: 9  
• Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Algebra II

This course extends the content of Algebra I and provides further development of the concept of a function. Topics include: relations, functions, equations and inequalities; conic sections; polynomials; algebraic fractions; imaginary and complex numbers; sequences and series.

• Grade Level: 10  
• Prerequisites: Algebra I  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Algebra II (Honors)

This course is designed to build on algebraic and geometric concepts. It develops advanced algebra skills such as systems of equations, advanced polynomials, imaginary and complex numbers, quadratics, conics and concepts along with trigonometry skills and concepts. It also introduces matrices and their properties, transformations and sequences. Intensive work with the graphing calculators is included. The topics in this course are important for students’ success on the ACT and other college mathematics entrance exams. Upon completion of this course, students should be prepared to take Pre-calculus and/or College Algebra.

• Grade Level: 9  
• Prerequisites: Algebra I/ B or above in Algebra I 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Geometry

High school geometry covers a wide range of concepts including reasoning skills, logic, parallels and polygons, triangles, perimeter and area, shapes in space, surface area and volume, similar shapes, circles, and trigonometry. An inductive and deductive approach will be used to discover and aid in understanding the concepts and terminology of elementary geometry. Important formulas will be derived and applied to solve real world problems.

• Grade Level: 11  
• Prerequisites: Algebra I  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Geometry (Honors)

High school Geometry Honors covers a thorough study of concepts including reasoning skills, logic, parallels and polygons, triangles, perimeter and area, shapes in space, surface area and volume, similar shapes, circles, and trigonometry. An inductive and deductive approach will be used to discover and aid in understanding the concepts and terminology of elementary geometry. Important formulas will be derived and applied to solve real world problems. This course also covers an introduction to trigonometry.

• Grade Level: 11  
• Prerequisites: Algebra I/B or above in Algebra I  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Bridge Math

This course provides a general overview of mathematics and seeks to reinforce concepts learned in Algebra I, Geometry/Trig, and Algebra II. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for the ACT math test and ensuring readiness for college mathematics.

• Grade Level: 11  
• Prerequisites: Algebra I & II, Geometry and ACT math score less than 21 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Advanced Algebra and Trig

Students in this course build upon foundational algebra concepts by delving deeper into advanced algebraic topics like polynomial functions, rational expressions, exponential and logarithmic functions, while simultaneously introducing the core principles of trigonometry, including trigonometric ratios, unit circle, and graphing trigonometric functions, all with a focus on solving equations, graphing, and applying these concepts to real-world problems. 

• Grade Level: 11/12  
• Prerequisites: Algebra I & II, Geometry and ACT math score of 21 or greater
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Statistics- Fall Semester 

This course is designed to help students be successful in a college level, basic statistics class. Topics include data collection and summarization, probability and probability distributions, properties of the Normal Distribution and Binomial Distribution and using sample data to estimate properties of the population. Students will also learn how to estimate values of population parameters and use hypothesis testing. 

• Grade Level: 12  
• Prerequisites: Two years of algebra  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Dual Enrollment Introductory Statistics (3 credit-hour course) Spring Semester 

An introduction to basic statistical techniques, including frequency distributions, averages, data analysis, samplings, tests of hypothesis, linear regression, chi-square tests, and related areas in probability theory. 

• Grade Level: 12  
• Prerequisites: Two years high school algebra, ACT math score of 21 or greater, and dual enrollment eligibility requirements 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Dual Enrollment College Algebra (3 credit-hour course) Spring Semester

The concept of function is central to this course.  Students will learn general information about functions and their graphs as well as specific information about many types of functions including linear, quadratic, higher-degree polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic.  Solutions to equations, inequalities, and applied problems will be obtained using both algebraic and graphic methods.  Extensive work with graphing calculators is completed. 

• Grade Level: 12  
• Prerequisites: Two years high school algebra, ACT math score of 21 or greater, and dual enrollment eligibility requirements 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes
• Precalculus (Honors)  

AP Precalculus prepares students for other college-level mathematics and science courses. Through regular practice, students build deep mastery of modeling and functions, and they examine scenarios through multiple representations. The course framework delineates content and skills common to college precalculus courses that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science.  

• Grade Level: 12  
• Prerequisites: Two years of algebra  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

 

Personal Finance

An introductory course designed to enable students to develop an individual financial plan.  Topics include the responsible use of credit (including credit cards), savings and investments, taxes, real estate, employee benefits, and retirement planning.

• Grade Level: 10,11, 12  
• Prerequisites: None 
• Course Length: Semester  
• Credits: 0.5 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

 

Agricultural Science

Agricultural Sciences is designed to help students understand the importance of agriculture in daily life by exploring basic principles of agribusiness, agricultural mechanics, animal science, natural resources, and horticulture systems. 

• Grade Level: 11/12  
• Prerequisites: None 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Biology

Biology is a survey class in which students are introduced to the basic principles of cytology, biochemistry, genetics, taxonomy, ecology, botany, and anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on the comparison of the various forms of living organisms and Man’s obligation to maintain synergy within the ecosphere. 

• Grade Level: 10  
• Prerequisites: Chemistry I 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Biology (Honors)

Honors Biology is a survey class in which students are introduced to the basic principles of cytology, biochemistry, genetics, taxonomy, ecology, botany, and anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on the comparison of the various forms of living organisms and Man’s obligation to maintain synergy within the ecosphere. The major difference between general and advanced biology is the pace at which information will be covered and the depth to which the information is covered.  Most materials used in these two classes are very similar but more detail will be required of students in advanced biology.  

• Grade Level: 10  
• Prerequisites: Algebra Honors 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Dual Enrollment Biology I (4 credit-hour course) Fall Semester

A general survey of the major kingdoms (except Animalia) and the phyla of plants throughout the world. This course introduces students to basic cell structure, energy transfer, metabolic processes, reproduction, taxonomic, and ecological aspects of plants. This course is delivered through an online format.

• Grade Level: 12 
• Prerequisites: Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements  
• Course Length: Semester 
• Credits: 1.0 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Dual Enrollment Biology II (4 credit-hour course) Spring Semester

A general survey of the major animal-like protists and animal phyla throughout the world. This course also introduces students to basic cell structure, cell division, reproduction, and genetics. This course is delivered through an online format.

• Grade Level: 12 
• Prerequisites: Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements  
• Course Length: Semester 
• Credits: 1.0 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Chemistry I

In this introductory chemistry course, students will explore chemistry and learn how it influences our daily lives.  Lessons focus on the scientific method, theories and scientific laws; matter and change; scientific measurement, atomic structure and the periodic table; electrons in atoms; ionic, metallic and covalent bonding; chemical names and formulas; and chemical quantities.

• Grade Level: 9 
• Prerequisites: None 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

 

This course is a study of the basic laws of chemistry, covering the common elements of the periodic system, their structure, interactions, and energy relationships. The course is accompanied by work in the mathematical solution of chemical problems, and laboratory use of experimental data.  This course is especially important for students planning on attending college in a scientific or health-related field of study. The design of this course is intended to help students prepare for the rigors of lab-science courses that may be encountered in college. A high level of understanding in mathematical problem solving and the scientific methods is necessary for success in this course. Honors Chemistry will utilize the same curriculum as the Chemistry course but will move at a faster pace and will include additional inquiry and lab activities.

• Grade Level: 9  
• Prerequisites: Algebra I Honors and/or Algebra II Honors 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Chemistry II (Honors)

Students who have shown themselves to be exceptional chemistry students may opt to take  Chemistry II. This class is designed to parallel the subject matter required for a college level chemistry class.

• Grade Level: 11/12  
• Prerequisites: Chemistry I Honors 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Environmental Science

The course provides students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of interrelationships in the natural world. In addition, it allows them to identify natural and man-made environmental problems and design and evaluate possible solutions for these problems. 

• Grade Level: 11/12  
• Prerequisites: None 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors

Human Anatomy and Physiology provides students with the opportunity to focus on a particular aspect of life science in more detail while continuing to provide knowledge that is rooted in the same crosscutting concepts and practices utilized throughout all of the sciences. The academic standards for Human Anatomy and Physiology are focused on an in depth analysis of the human organ systems and how they function to support life. 

• Grade Level: 11/12  
• Prerequisites: Biology I 
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Physics Honors

Physics, an honor class, introduces students to the concepts of kinematics, dynamics of motion (which includes vector analysis, and one and two dimensional motion), universal law of gravitation, momentum, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism. Students utilize calculator based lab units (CBL’s) to collect and analyze data. This course is intended to prepare students that will take physics at a university.

• Grade Level: 11/12  
• Prerequisites: Algebra II  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

 

World History and Geography

Students will study the rise of the nation-state in Europe, the origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, political reform in Western Europe, imperialism across the world, and the economic and political roots of the modern world. Students will explain the causes and consequences of the great military and economic events of the past century, including the World Wars, Great Depression, Cold War, and Russian and Chinese Revolutions. Students will study the rise of nationalism and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world. Students will explore geographic influences on history, with attention to political boundaries that developed with the evolution of nations from 1750 to the present and the subsequent human geographic issues that dominate the global community. Additionally, students will examine aspects of technical geography and how these innovations continuously impact geopolitics in the contemporary world.

• Grade Level: 10  
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  

Teacher Recommendation Required: No

American History

In U.S. History the students will study from the second Industrial Revolution to the present. The students will utilize different methods that historians use to interpret the past and its effect on the future, including the use of  primary source documents.  

• Grade Level: 11  
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

American History I  (Honors/Dual Enrollment 3 credit-hour course) Fall Semester

In Honors American History the students will be studying from the Explorers to the westward expansion. The students will utilize different methods that historians use to interpret the past and its effect on the future, including the use of primary source documents.

• Grade Level: 11  
• Prerequisites: Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements  
• Course Length: Semester 
• Credits: 0.5  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

American History II  (Honors/Dual Enrollment 3 credit-hour course) Spring Semester

In Honors American History the students will be studying from the second Industrial Revolution to the present. The students will utilize different methods that historians use to interpret the past and its effect on the future, including the use of primary source documents.

• Grade Level: 11  
• Prerequisites: Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements  
• Course Length: Semester 
• Credits: 0.5 
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Government

The Government course focuses on the foundations of the United States Government, the State Governments, and local Governments. It will be a study of the function and powers of Government at all levels.

• Grade Level: 11, 12
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Semester  
• Credits: 0.5  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Economics

Students in this course explore scarcity and economic reasoning, supply and demand, market structures, trade and the role of government in the economy. 

• Grade Level: 11, 12
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Semester  
• Credits: 0.5  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

 

Wellness

The content of the course includes seven standards: Disease Prevention and Control, Nutrition, Substance Use and Abuse, Mental/Emotional/Social Health, Sexuality and Family Life, Safety and First Aid and Personal Fitness. Each content area is addressed in a classroom and/or physical activity setting.  

• Grade Level: 9  
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

*Electives vary by semester depending upon availability and student need.

Athletics/ Strength and Conditioning

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn weight training concepts and techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness and performance. Students will benefit from comprehensive weight training and agility activities. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of strength training and speed & agility. Students will be empowered to make wise choices, meet challenges, and develop positive behaviors in fitness.

• Grade Level: All 
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Introduction to Art

This course is built to accommodate the student who needs to fulfill their fine arts requirement toward graduation and to develop the interest of rising artists.  Units revolve around the elements of design.  Sketchbooks are used extensively to produce original work. 

• Grade Level: All 
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Advanced Art

This course is built to advance the serious art student’s ability to create and develop an original style and perception. The advanced art class builds on the skills and knowledge students learned in art 1. Students learn to create original art in a variety of media, and develop their understanding of art history and aesthetics.

• Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 
• Prerequisites: Intro to Art  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0   
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Band

The JCS Band Program is a Fine Art based program that seeks to develop the artistic and creative abilities of students while also promoting excellence, leadership, responsibility, and teamwork. 

• Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 
• Prerequisites: Intro to Art  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0   
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Chorus

The JCS Choral Program is a Fine Art based program that seeks to develop the artistic and creative vocal abilities of students while also promoting excellence, leadership, and desire to use their gifts to glorify God. This program is designed to familiarize high school students with the many techniques of vocal production through the study of a variety of choral literature in an ensemble setting. 

• Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12    
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0   
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Contemporary Issues

In Contemporary Issues, students study various dynamic issues facing today’s society enabling them to discover their values and responsibilities as citizens in that society. The course will utilize six social studies standards of essential content knowledge and four process skills are integrated for instructional purposes. Students will utilize different learning methods to research, discuss, debate and formulate opinions on those contemporary issues. 

• Grade Level: 11, 12   
• Prerequisites: None    
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Family and Consumer Science

The focus of Family and Consumer Science education is the individual, the family, and the community. Real-life applications will be used in the classroom with engaging projects and guest speakers. Students will explore standards related to careers and budgeting, home maintenance and interior design, event planning, and prenatal development. 

• Grade Level: 11, 12
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Semester  
• Credits: 0.5  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Introduction to Business

Introduction to Business is an introductory course designed to give students an overview of the Business Management and Administration, Marketing, and Finance career clusters. The course helps students prepare for the growing complexities of the business world by examining basic principles of business, marketing, and finance in addition to exploring key aspects of leadership, ethical and social responsibilities, and careers. Students’ academic skills in communications, mathematics, and economics are reinforced with activities modeled in the context of business topics.  

• Grade Level: 12   
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Introduction to Health Science

Introduction to Health Science introduces students to the world of the health sciences. Students will explore healthcare systems, legal and ethical issues in healthcare, career opportunities, anatomy, and basic health care skills. 

• Grade Level: 12   
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Multimedia

This course covers basic design skills in Gipper Design. This course offers students the opportunity to practice design and contribute to Jackson Christian social, sport, and event graphics to build their portfolio and skill set for the future. Limited number of seats available for this course.

• Grade Level: All   
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits:1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Psychology

In Psychology, students study the development of the individual and the personality. Students will study the concepts of Research Methods, Neuroscience, Sensation and Perception, Altered States of Consciousness, Learning, and Psychological Disorders. While studying each topic, students will be given opportunities to relate the concepts to their own lives or to explore the concepts in real world settings.

• Grade Level: 11, 12 
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Semester  
• Credits: 0.5  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Sociology

In Sociology, students study dynamics and models of individual and group relationships. Culture encompasses similarities and differences among people, including their beliefs, knowledge, changes, values, and tradition. Students will explore these elements of society to develop an appreciation and respect for the variety of human cultures. 

• Grade Level: 11, 12 
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Semester  
• Credits: 0.5  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No

Work Study

Work study is a senior level course designed to provide students with hands-on, real-world work experience related to their chosen career field, allowing them to apply classroom knowledge in a professional setting through internships, shadowing, or project-based learning, ultimately developing valuable skills and career readiness while exploring potential career paths. Students actively participate in a work setting, applying skills and knowledge learned in previous classes to real-world situations while being closely monitored and guided by mentors or supervisors at their worksite. Regular reflection on experiences, including journaling and presentations, allows students to analyze their learning and professional development. 

• Grade Level: 12   
• Prerequisites: Graduation Requirement Evaluation  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: Yes

Yearbook

In this course, students will gain skills in the following areas: page design, publishing techniques, copywriting, editing, photography, record keeping, time management, teamwork, marketing, and leadership skills. Students are tasked with producing a timeless and creative publication highlighting our school community’s memories and events. 

• Grade Level: All   
• Prerequisites: None  
• Course Length: Full Year  
• Credits: 1.0  
• Teacher Recommendation Required: No