Course Descriptions

Language Arts 7 (LA7)

Prereq: None

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Little Pilgrim’s Progress, The Hiding Place (text and video), Treasures of the Snow (text and video), The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, and others (students receive additional literary works as e-texts within the online lesson), Wordly Wise 3000 2nd ed., Book 7

Description: Emphasis is on communication through language, composition, literature, and reading. Foundational grammar and standard usage are taught in an integrated approach alongside reading and literature.

Language Arts 8 (LA8)

Prereq: LA7 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Silver textbook, Prentice Hall; Carry on, Mr. Bowditch (students receive additional literary works as e-texts within the online lesson), Wordly Wise 3000 2nd ed., Book 8

Description: Emphasis is on communication through language, composition, literature, and reading. Foundational grammar and standard usage are taught in an integrated approach alongside reading and literature.

Language Arts 9 (ENGL100)

Prereq: LA8 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: The Pearl, The Bronze Bow, Romeo and Juliet (text and video), The Hobbit, Watership Down, and more (students receive additional literary works as e-texts within the online lesson), Wordly Wise 3000 2nd ed., Book 9

Description: Emphasis is on communication through language, composition, literature, and reading. Foundational grammar and standard usage are taught in an integrated approach alongside reading and literature.

World Literature (ENGL200)

Prereq: ENGL100 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Julius Caesar (text and video), Animal Farm, Lord of the Flies, Les Miserables (text and video), and more (students receive additional literary works as e-texts within the online lesson), Wordly Wise 3000 2nd ed., Book 10

Description: World literature introduces classic texts from such authors as Dickens, Poe, Yeats, Tolstoy, and Hugo while teaching literary devices such as character development, plot, theme, setting, and imagery. Lessons in composition, grammar, and poetry are taught together with the literature selections to give the student an integrated course in English literature.

North American Literature (ENGL300)

Prereq: ENGL200 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: War of the Worlds (audio CD of original radio broadcast), DeerSlayer, Tom Sawyer, Merchant of Venice (DVD), and more (students receive additional literary works as e-texts within the online lesson), Wordly Wise 3000 2nd ed., Book 11

Description: American literature seeks to give the student an appreciation for the literature produced by U.S. authors, authors which include Irving, Cooper, Clemens, Frost, and Thurber. Lessons in composition, grammar, and poetry continue to be taught together with the literature selections to give the student an integrated course in English literature.

British Literature (ENGL400)

Prereq: ENGL300 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: The British Tradition, Prentice Hall, and Macbeth (text and video) (students receive additional literary works as e-texts within the online lesson), Wordly Wise 3000 2nd ed., Book 12

Description: ENGL 400 explores great British Literature, from Beowulf through Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Donne, Swift, Tennyson, Hopkins, et al, into the 20th century. This is a rich and challenging course intended to develop critical thinking and aid student transition into post-secondary studies by interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating literature.

Advanced Placement (AP) Literature (ENGL500)

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Prereq: ENGL300 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Norton Anthology of English Literature, The Universe Next Door, Frankenstein, King Lear (text and video), The Theban Plays, Everyman, and School for Scandal (students receive additional literary works as e-texts within the online lesson), A Guide to MLA Documentation

Description: AP Literature is designed to strengthen the student's ability to read and interpret the various genres and motifs in literature. This class will help prepare the student to take the AP exam in Literature at the end of the school year, but the class will not “teach to the test”. The literature readings will be mainly from English literature, with selections from world literature added. Students are required to stay within 3 weeks of the posted school calendar schedule. The workload and instruction level of this course are very intense; see the full class description that you can download from this course description. This class covers many of the literary pieces that the “British Literature” class covers, but it does so at a higher level.

Math Foundations (MA7)

Prereq: None

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Math 8/7 with Pre-algebra, 3rd edition, Saxon Publishers, "Dive Into Math" video tutorial DVD

Description: Math 87 is a transition program to prepare students for pre-algebra. Basic mathematical concepts and skills are reviewed and reinforced: fractions, decimals, percents, ratios, perimeter, circumference, area, volume, and exponents.

Pre-Algebra (MA8)

Prereq: MA7 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Algebra 1/2, 2nd edition, Saxon Publishers, "Dive Into Math" video tutorial DVD

Description: Course topics include those traditionally taught in a pre-algebra course (evaluation of algebraic expressions, scientific notation, and solution of linear equations) plus topics from geometry and discrete mathematics.

Algebra I (MATH100)

Prereq: MA8 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Algebra 1 and solutions manual, 3rd edition, Saxon Pub., teacher-created video tutorials cd, "Dive Into Math" video tutorial DVD

Description: Specific topics include exponents and roots, properties of real numbers, absolute values, scientific notation, polynomials, quadratic equations, and exponential growth.

Business Math (MATH210 - also an elective course)

Prereq: Math 8 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Business Math, Thomson/South-Western

Description: The purpose of this course is to develop computation skills that students will use in their roles as citizens, consumers, employees, and investors. We will cover topics like gross/net pay, banking services, loans and credit cards, comparative shopping, renting vs. owning a home, buying a car, taxes, insurance and investments. In addition to solving mathematical problems, students will analyze and interpret data, and apply sound decision-making skills.

Geometry (MATH200)

Prereq: MATH100 (Algebra 1)

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Geometer’s Sketch pad software

Description: The geometry course is for the student who does not have a math background from the Saxon math approach or who wishes to end their high school study of mathematics with the geometry course. If the student has successfully completed the Algebra 1 course using the Saxon materials, then he/she is encouraged to move on and register for the Algebra 2 course here in NorthStar Academy.

Algebra II (MATH300)

Prereq: MATH100 or equiv.

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Algebra 2, 3rd edition text and solutions manual, Saxon Pub., “Dive IntoMath” video tutorial DVD

Description: Covers those topics common to Algebra 2 courses but also covers an extensive amount of geometry. Applications within the areas of physics, chemistry, set theory, and probability are also woven into the course. Students receive teacher-created video tutorials cd.

Precalculus (MATH400)

Prereq: MATH300 or equiv.

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Advanced Mathematics, 2nd edition text and solutions manual, Saxon Pub., "Dive Into Math" video tutorial DVD, Geometer’s Sketch pad software, The TI-83 or TI-89 Graphing Calculator

Description: This course covers topics such as statistics, probability, and exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.

Students receive teacher-created video tutorials cd.

Advanced Placement Calculus (MATH500)

Prereq: MATH400 or equiv.

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: The TI-83 or TI-89 Graphing Calculator, Geometer’s Sketchpad. Students must purchase, directly from the vendor, the software of "Mathematica for Students, Version 6": see www.wolfram.com/company/contact.cgi for ordering information for this software or download the ordering information by clicking here (coming soon).

Description: The AP calculus course is a challenging math course for strong math students. Students who complete the course will bewell prepared for the“AB”calculus test,andwill have completed the equivalent of about half to three quarters of a year of studies in calculus at the university level. The course incorporates the use of graphing calculators, the Geometer’s Sketchpad software, and the Mathematica software to exploremany of the topics of the course, with an emphasis being placed on preparing the student to write the AB test. Students receive teacher created e-text and video tutorials cd.

Advanced Placement Statistics (MATH510)

Prereq: Algebra 2

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Stats: Modeling the World, by David Bock, Paul Velleman, and Richard De Veaux; ActivStats CD-ROM

Description: Students will be introduced to the important concepts and tools used by statisticians for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The four main themes covered in this course and on the AP exam are exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. In the course, students will learn to read and interpret computer generated statistical output as well as how to perform all of the statistical calculations on their TI-83 or TI-84 graphing calculator.

Science 7 (SC7)

Prereq: Science 6 or equiv.

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Science LifePac 7 textbook and Science Experiments Grade 7 DVD from Alpha Omega Publishers. Students will also need to purchase items that will be used in lab experiments, and students can download the document which lists these items by clicking HERE (coming soon).

Description: In Science 7, students will learn about the following topics via text reading, projects, assignments, video clips, and lab experiments: metric system, graphing data, astronomy, solar system, earth’s atmosphere, climate, and human anatomy. Download the list of lab supplies for this class by clicking HERE (coming soon).

General Science 8 (SC8)

Prereq: Science 7 recommended

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: General Science, Apologia, text on cd version, download the Lab Kit Supply List. Also, the text for this class is fully on a cd-rom, so if you want to use a hard copy textbook, then you will need to purchase one directly from a vendor, used book store, or from the publisher, Apologia, whose website is www.highschoolscience.com

Description: This course is designed to be a student's first systematic introduction to the sciences. Although it can be used for eighth grade, it is typically used best in the seventh grade. The course covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Its scope, therefore, is quite wide. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household items.

Physical Science (PHSC100)

Prereq: General Science 8 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Physical Science, Apologia, text on cd version, download the Lab Kit Supply List. Also, the text for this class is fully on a cd-rom, so if you want to use a hard copy textbook, then you will need to purchase one directly from a vendor, used book store, or from the publisher, Apologia, whose website is www.highschoolscience.com

Description: This course is designed to be the last science course the student takes before high school biology. Thus, we generally recommend it as an 8th grade course. However, if your student was recently in public school, he or she might need to wait until 9th grade to use it. The course discusses such topics as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton’s Laws, gravity, and astrophysics. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household chemicals and supplies.

Integrated Science (SCIE200)

Prereq: Physical Science

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Visions

Description: This class is a great course for the student who wants to strengthen his/her introductory knowledge of biology, chemistry, and physics prior to taking a course in any of these three subject areas. This class presents the students with foundational topics and concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics to prepare them for further and more detailed study in any of these three subjects.

Biology (BIOL200)

Prereq: Physical Science or equiv.

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Exploring Creation with Biology, by Dr. J. Wile, Apologia (text book on cd-rom), download the Lab Kit Supply List. Also, the text for this class is fully on a cd-rom, so if you want to use a hard copy textbook, then you will need to purchase one directly from a vendor, used book store, or from the publisher, Apologia, whose website is www.highschoolscience.com

Description: Topics included here are cellular biology, genetics, taxonomy, microbiology, botany, and physiology.

Chemistry (CHEM300)

Prereq: Physical Science or Integrated Science and Algebra 1

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Exploring Creation with Chemistry, Apologia, text on CD version, ChemLab software, demonstrations DVD, and chemistry resource CD, Lab kit, download the Lab Kit Supply List. Also, the text for this class is fully on a cd-rom, so if you want to use a hard copy textbook, then you will need to purchase one directly from a vendor, used book store, or from the publisher, Apologia, whose website is www.highschoolscience.com

Description: This course covers topics such as atomic structure, bonding, nomenclature, kinetic theory, and organic and biochemistry. Lab experiments are hands-on, computer simulated, or demonstrated by video, with assignments and lab write-ups required.

Physics (PHYS400)

Prereq: Algebra 1; Algebra 2 is recommended

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Exploring Creation with Physics , Apologia, text on CD version, Lab kit, Students will need to download the lab kit supply lifor this class so as to know which supplies, in addition to those that they will receive in the lab kit that we will ship to the student, that they need to purchase from a store. Also, the text for this class is fully on a cd-rom, so if you want to use a hard copy textbook, then you will need to purchase one directly from a vendor, used book store, or from the publisher, Apologia, whose website is www.highschoolscience.com

Description: Physics is a study of the God-ordained laws which govern the physical universe, connecting them with observable phenomenon, and covers the general topics such as motion, gravity, work, energy, momentum, waves, optics, electricity, and magnetism. This course will include extensive use of hands-on labs and computer simulations to demonstrate physics concepts. Students will learn to express physics concepts with equations that enable them to solve problems using a basic knowledge of algebra.

Anatomy and Physiology (ANAT300)

Prereq: A first year Biology class

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Body by Design: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, In the Likeness of God, and Design Features Six DVD Set, download the Lab Kit Supply List.

Description: With the understanding that we have been fearfully and wonderfully made by God, this course is an introductory look at each of the organ systems from a Biblical and creationist point of view. In addition to the 11 systems of the body, this course will explore how the systems are interrelated, the relationship between structure and function, and what happens when disease affects each of the systems.

AP Biology (BIOL500)

Prereq: Chemistry 300 and Biology 200 or Equiv.

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: The Human Body, by Apologia, Biology lab manual, Anatomy coloring book, and colored pencils, download the Lab Kit Supply List. Also, the text for this class is fully on a cd-rom, so if you want to use a hard copy textbook, then you will need to purchase one directly from a vendor, used book store, or from the publisher, Apologia, whose website is www.highschoolscience.com.

Description: This course covers both the anatomy and the physiology of the human body’s 11 organ systems in detail while it also prepares the student to successfully pass the AP Biology Exam.

AP Chemistry (CHEM500)

Prereq: Chemistry 300 & Algebra 2

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Advanced Chemistry in Creation, by Apologia, and ChemLab software and chemistry resource CD, Lab kit (Students may use the same kit they purchased for CHEM300), Students will need to download the lab kit supply list from our school website’s “Course Descriptions” page for this class so as to know which supplies that they need to purchase from a store.

Description: This course is designed to prepare students to successfully take the advanced placement exam in chemistry. Topics introduced in Chem300 are explored in more depth and detail. Important topics not covered in Chem300, like nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry are introduced in this course. The course utilizes hands-on labs, computer simulations, and lab videos to give students important laboratory experience. Videos and computer simulations are also used extensively as an aid in teaching chemistry concepts. This course, in combination with a course like Chem300, is the equivalent of a first year college chemistry course. Students taking the course should expect a challenging and rigorous academic experience.

World History 7 (WH7)

Prereq: None

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Streams of Civilization and selected novels which are listed in our online bookstore for this class.

Description: Students will study the origin of the world, ancient history through to the fall of Rome, early civilizations, early church history, civilizations of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, and the church reformation. Literature is used to make the historical facts come to life. The course emphasizes reading and comprehension, stengthening writing skills, creativity, and critical thinking in the form of graded group discussions.

U.S. History 8 and U.S. History 101 (HIST101)

Prereq: WH7 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Heritage of Freedom, A Beka Publishers; Videos - The Spirit of the American Revolution and Spiritual Heritage of our Nation's Capital

Description: This course is open to all 8th grade and high school students, and it does count as a high school credit for all who take the course. The course covers the history of America from the 1490's through the Civil War. The emphasis of this class will be on learning the Christian heritage of our Founding Fathers and discerning the Biblical influences on our Constitution, laws, and governance systems.

U.S. History 102 (HIST102)

Prereq: HIST101 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Heritage of Freedom, A Beka Publishers; Video - America's Godly Heritage

Description: This course covers US History from the beginnings of the Civil War to modern times. Topics of study include slavery, secession of the South, Civil War, Reconstruction, the railroads and the addition of new states, The Gilded Age, The Progressive Era, The World Wars, and modern times. Emphasis is placed on the Christian foundation on which the USA was built. Student will be required to write summaries, position papers, reports and one research paper.

World Geography (GEOG200)

Prereq: None

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: World Geography, Prentice Hall

Description: Exploring the world in this World Geography course will help you learn about the world's regions, countries and important global issues that affect the people living there. Along with this you will learn where world’s countries, major cities and landforms are located. This material will be explored using lesson presentations, case studies, text and supplemental reading, map studies, simulations, current events, and individual and small group projects.

Western Civilization (Survey of) (HIST300)

Prereq: HIST101 or equivalent

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: World History and Cultures, A Beka Publishers; Videos - Dr. Kent Hovind's Series and Color Archives of WWII

Description: This class begins with a solid foundation of ancient history, moves to a presentation of Asian and African cultures, explores the Greco-Roman culture, the Middle Ages, and ends with an in depth look at modern history. Humanities 1 and 2 are great complements to this class.

Advanced Placement™ World History (HIST500) or
World History (HIST200)

Prereq: Teacher approval

Credits: 1

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: All required reading online

Description: This course makes some exceptions to our standard online delivery methods. The instructor has developed a web site containing over 1000 pages of resources, dozens of discussion forums, on line quizzes, and multimedia. The course goal is to understand history in Biblical perspective and increase the likelihood of earning college credit by passing the AP World History exam offered each May. Activities, readings and instruction focus on developing a Christian world view of broad historical comparisons and global trends over time. Extensive essay writing skills are guided to meet specific College Board rubrics. The prospective student must contact the instructor and preview the course syllabus at: http://historytour.net/nsa

U.S. Government (GOVT300)

Prereq: HIST101 or equivalent

Credits: .5 (one-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: American Government, A Beka Publishers; Videos - Keys To Good Government, Foundations of American Government, and America's Godly Heritage

Description: The course starts by learning about the various forms of civil government in the world as well as the differences between government systems and economic systems. We will examine the founding of the American Republic including a strong overview of its Constitution. From there we will take a more indepth look at the three branches of government established by its early advocates (including the Federal System, its checks and balances, and the various elements that cause our government to function). We then take a brief look at state governments. The course finishes with a comparitive analysis of other governments around the world.

U.S. Economics (ECON300)

Prereq: HIST101 or equivalent

Credits: .5 (one-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Economics, Glencoe Publishers

Description: Topics within this course include free enterprise, capitalism, private property, and market comparisons among capitalism, communism, and socialism.

AP Economics-Micro (ECON510)

Prereq: Algebra 1 (ECON 300 recommended)

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Economics, Principles and Tools

Description: Per the College Board website’s description of the course, Advanced Placement Micro Economics is a course designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles of economics as they apply to individual decision-making units, including individual households and firms. Students taking the course will spend time examining the theory of consumer behavior, the theory of the firm, and the behavior of profit-maximizing firms under various market structures. They will evaluate the efficiency of the outcomes with respect to price, output, consumer surplus, and producer surplus. NSA and many universities regard this course as a Social Science requirement.

World Views in Conflict (CHFD400)

Prereq: For 11th and 12th grade students; Western Civilization and/or U.S. Government recommended

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: My Truth, Your Truth, Whose Truth? DVD

Description: This one-year course is designed for high school juniors and seniors. The Biblical Christian worldview is presented in contrast to the humanist worldviews of Secular Humanism, Marxism/Leninism, and Cosmic Humanism throughout the following ten topics: Theology, Philosophy, Ethics, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Politics, Economics, and History. This class may count as a core social studies class or a Christian Foundations/Worldview elective class.

P.E./Health 7 (PE7)

Prereq: None

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: None

Description: PE7 is a combination course of both physical education and health. Students will be expected to maintain a logbook of physical activities and sports participation and to read and complete assignments from the text. The Health component includes basic human anatomy systems, nutrition, safety and a healthy lifestyle. Students will also explore emotions and response to conflict and interaction between individuals both within and outside the family unit.

P.E./Health 8 (PE8)

Prereq: None

Credits: 1 (two-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: None

Description: PE8 is a combination course of both physical education and health. Students will be expected to maintain a logbook of physical activities and sports participation and to read and complete assignments from the text. The Health component includes basic human anatomy systems, nutrition, safety and a healthy lifestyle. Students will also explore emotions and response to conflict and interaction between individuals both within and outside the family unit.

Physical Education (PHED100)

Prereq: None

Credits: .5 (one-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: None

Description: Beginning the semester, information on the basics involved in setting up an individualized exercise program will be covered. Topics like aerobic exercise, measuring heart rate, strength training, stretching, warming up and cooling down will be addressed. Students will begin their exercising program at a low-intensity level and will begin submitting a PE log to their instructor. Following this introduction, a variety of topics will be covered some of which include exercise and health, diet, sports history and a personal investigation into a sport or physical activity that each student has an interest in.

Physical Education 2 (PHED200)

Prereq: PHED 100 from NorthStar

Credits: 0.5 (one-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: None

Description: If you are interested in taking PE200 next year, you must be dedicated and determined, be able to download fairly large files from the online class, be able to commit one hour minimum to workouts, have access to a pull-up bar of some kind (I made my own in the basement), purchase or have regular access to elastic resistance bands or dumbells, and have successfully completed PE100 from NorthStar.

Health Education (HLTH110)

Prereq: None

Credits: .5 (one-semester course)

Learning Resources Required for this Class Available for Purchase from our Online Bookstore: Sex Has a Price Tag

Description: Health takes a look at the areas of self-awareness, relationships, well-being, careers, independent living and human sexuality. All of this is done through a Biblical perspective as students are presented with information in these areas along with activities, group discussions, simulations, case studies and projects to make this information applicable to their lives. Health class should help prepare students with the tools needed to live a truly ‘healthy’ life.