Trinity Christian Academy Class Descriptions

Algebra I: Saxon textbook

Algebra II: Saxon textbook

Basic Writing Skills: Brainstorm, formulate working thesis, outline, note cards, expand outline, refine thesis, rough draft editing, Writing mechanics, and stylisitic tools

Biology: Apologia 2nd. Edition

Microsoft Office: Learning Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, Excel, Word.

Chemistry: Apologia 2nd. Edition

Christian Leadership Development: aspects of leadership including identity, integrity, influence, personal responsibility, mentorship, others centered thinking, serving, much more. mentorship, integrity in a leadership position.

Creation Foundation: Equip students to stand firm in the factuality of Bible in the face of secular textbooks. Will include lecture(dvd’s ) note taking, discussion, reading and possible essays. Elective credit or supplement your existing science

Creative Speech: Teaching our students to communicate effectively. How to speak confidently and persuasively on any given topic, work on topic content, voice, inflection, body language, time, and using technical props. In class assignments on group dynamics, brainstorming, problem solving, team work

Financial Peace: Must purchase workbook. Author: Dave Ramsey

Health: Teach the basic needs of the human body. The class will educate to promote physical, emotional, intellectual, and social health. Must purchase Bob Jones workbook

High School English (Internet Integrated): Language, grammar, communication skills, literary genres, reading comprehension, writing skills, spelling, [poetry, vocabulary, recommended reading list. Grading format suggested, parents will be responsible for determining final grade/credit. Must have reliable internet access and printer @ home. Assignments completed @ home

How to Art Class: composition, shading, painting, color theory, photography, graphic design, colored chalk, sculpture, calligraphy, cartooning, drawing, landscape, people, and animals *If younger students want class, teacher must approve*

Introduction to the Bible: Reading & understanding the Bible and how to apply it to our lives

Karate: teach you self-defense and martial arts combat: students must have uniform, belt, and equipment

Learning Skills: Note taking, listening, reading, test taking tips, studying mythology, logic and how to ask the right questions. Paper and project skills, problem solving and time management

Literature: Greek Mythology: Romeo & Juliet, Othello, Hamlet, Bible as Literature, Weathering Heights, A Christmas Carol Students must do their homework in order to get grades

Missions Perspective: An in depth study on missions. Must purchase Perspectives on the world Christian movement reader and workbook. Can be purchased at Amazon. Author: Ralph Winter and study guide Steven Hawthorne. Try to get brown book.

Physics: Must purchase Apologia Curriculum

Spanish 1: Landmarks Freedom Baptist Curriculum. Should purchase together to get school discount. Set: 50.00

Speech and Debate:
- 1st. Semester: Speech writing and demographics. How to give a speech. Public speaking skills. Expository, extemporaneous, demonstrative, oratory, and interpretive speeches.
- 2nd. semester: Debate: Logic, note taking, researching with a purpose, rules and editing

Study Skills: Teaching speed reading, memorization, reading comprehension, note taking, multi sensory games

World History: Studying Fertile Crescent through the Reformation and the rise of England. Homework, project work, class

Writing Skills I: written assignments, outside research papers, weekly assignments, book reports

Writing Skills II: written assignments, outside research, research papers, compare & contrast book reports. Weekly assignments

Yearbook: Photo editing, yearbook pages set up, students will be taking pictures of classes and act

Beginner and Advanced Israeli/International Dance: Readiness to learn to dance & to be able to take direction. Will learn some Israeli folk dance, Davidic dance, some praise dance and international dance: Advanced students must have had some dance

Chemistry: Description: We will learn about the periodic table, the structures of atoms and molecules, chemical reactions, biochemistry, how to measure and classify matter, to identify solids, liquids, and gases, and use the scientific method to explore solutions and mixtures.

Comprehension & Communications: Visualizing & verbalizing curriculum used to develop memory re-call & communication skills, transferring skills to literature. Students must have handwriting ability. Supplies needed: Pencil & crayon

Cooking & Catering: Teach basic cooking & catering skills combined with providing lunch for co-op families to purchase planning, prep, presentation, and clean up skills. Portion management, profit margins, and budgeting. Service, shopping, & social skills

Creation Geology: geology & paleontology from a young Earth Creationist perspective, structure of the Earth, features, erosion, rocks, fossilization, dating, processes, etc. this class will be supplemental for most students

Everyone Can Spell: Improve spelling skills by learning spelling rules and using various method of re-enforcements. All worksheets and other materials will be provided, dictionary skills, root words, prefixes, suffixes, vocabulary, etc. Scholastic Spelling Works word list

Health: Teach the basic needs of the human body. The class will educate to promote physical, emotional, intellectual, and social health.

Galloping the Globe: Learning the 7 continents, one country each week, specific geography locations within each country, historical figures and events along with missionaries that served in that country. Access to internet r library

How to Study the Bible: study the Bible, KJV, Halley’s Bible Handbook KJV, Internet capability approx. 1 hour week

Jonathan Parks Science: Listening to one episode of Jonathan Park Creation Adventure series followed by discussion or activities which correlate to that episode. The topics will center around the Bible & Creation Science

Kindermusik (Young Child) Sem.1 & 2; 1st. sem. fee: 180.00; 10.00 discount if paid in full the first month. Sibling rates avail.

Lapbooks (and Other Hands-on Activities): covering holidays covering holidays, historical & biblical events, science & math concepts, composers, artists, hymn writers, and great American inventors

Math & Math Enrichment: Learning basic math fundamentals this is NOT a math curriculum

Performing Arts: All aspects of performing arts and working on theater. Will teach drama, skits, sketches, and perform. Students must memorize and work on parts and projects. Needs to participate in one fundraiser to help purchased props.

Sewing: Learn basic sewing skills,. Students need to bring sewing machine, patterns, materials, thread, needles, scissors, seam ripper, storage box, bobbins, cotton/polyester fabric, double tipped fabric sewing marker, sewing pins fisker scissors, and embroidery scissors

Scrapbooking: 1st. semester: beginning techniques 2nd. semester: mini albums

Scrapbooking II: Growing up me: must have had beginner class or basic knowledge of scrapbooking, homework assignments,

Secrets of World Changers: What is a leader, seeing the big picture, living like a winner, leadership fitness, planning for victory

Spelling: Writing spelling words, doing exercises, and doing online tests. Online tests will be Spellingcity.com. Third grade needs to learn to write words in cursive by 2nd semester.

States & History: Learn a little about each state, some homework, snacks from each state, some crafts

Stop, Drop, Read: Reading aloud character building & fun books. Possible chapter books as skills develop. Circle time and time for personal reading and /or looking at supplied books

Story of the World Vol. 3: serious students only. Reading @ home, narration, participate in class activities

Tennessee History: Using fun, creative, hands on unit study approach to learn the history of TN. Breaking down the 3 regions studying the people and places of TN. Creating a notebook and lapbooks of Tennessee , government & how it works.

TCA Youth Choir: how to sing in a group setting, will be taught basic music reading skills including musical notation, rhythm and meter. Students will be taught how to sing parts in a group setting through the use of choral music of various styles. TCA Youth Choir will represent Trinity Christian Academy by performing at various community events thought the school year.

Themed Art: Learning through art. Different theme each month, the season, being thankful, Presidents, holidays

U.S. History: continue with history where presidents left off

Worship Guitar: Beginners learning to play guitar. Learn worship skills: Intermediate must have basic knowledge of guitar and cord structure YWAM: C.S. Lewis, Geroge Meuller, Lottie Moon, Lauren Cunningham, Ida Scudder . Reading in class. Lapbooks, and crafts

Trinity Christian Academy
5830 Haynes Sterchi Road, Knoxville, TN 37912
865-688-9991