9th – 12th Grade Classes
Algebra 1
Mrs. Montoya
Students will learn the fundamentals of algebra 1, including, but not limited to: rational expressions, expanding & factoring polynomials, linear equations with one and two variables, quadratic equations, and systems of equations, functions, coordinate geometry, and bi-variate data analysis, and more.
Finance Math
Mr. Montoya
Students will learn methods to manage their money and understand how their choices have an impact on their finances. Students will analyze cost of living, housing, and career choices. Topics discussed will be budgeting, balancing your checkbook, types of investing, taxes, insurance, credit cards and credit score, and buying a car. We will read “Biblically Responsible Investing”, as well as using Life of Fred and Finance 101.
We will also investigate what the Bible says about investing responsibly, and using money as a Christian citizen.
Geometry
Mr. Bob Harvey
A foundation for geometry is laid through the introduction of undefined terms,
definitions, and incidence theorems. Subsets and measurements are covered. Logic is introduced as a
basis for proofs. Other topics covered are area, circles, space, volume, transformations and symmetry,
and similarity. The course concludes with an introduction to trigonometry.
Biology 9/10
Mrs. Oliver
This course will promote an appreciation of the awesome genius of God’s living world by
showing His fingerprint in every aspect of creation. Students will learn scientific principles
which will set the foundation for becoming methodical note-takers and critical thinkers. A robust
scientific vocabulary will be developed with the aim of using specific jargon when logically
discussing and defending creation science. To test hypotheses and provide experimental
evidence, students will conduct hands-on experiments and interpret the results.
Chemistry 11/12
Mrs. Oliver
This course will encourage a wonder for and an appreciation of the order and ingenuity of all that
makes up creation. Students will use algebra to convert units and explore stoichiometry. An in-
depth study of atomic structure will allow students to visualize the arrangement of creation at the
micro and macroscopic level. Labs involving chemical reactions, phases of matter and
thermodynamics will give experimental evidence to the laws which prove our God is a God of
order.
English / Language Arts 3
TBD
In this high school level class, students prepare for future academic work by reading lively literature and by writing formal academic essays, which will include expository, argumentative, and narrative writing. REQUIRED MATERIALS
SHINE
Mrs. Rauser
Holly comes to Vine with extensive experience teaching at the university and high school level, as well as a professional corporate trainer.
Logic and World Religions
Mr. Craig Friske
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Bible
Mr. Ron Reynolds
This course is a survey course through the Holy Bible with an emphasis on helping to make the Word of God more tangible and
accessible. The purpose is to enable the student to develop a comfort with studying the Holy Bible and learning about the God
of creation, His attributes, and His Ways. We know that the Bible is spiritually discerned so we will also focus on helping
students to understand this concept and to recognize the Holy Spirit as the Helper that Jesus promised in John 14:16.
The course will begin with an introduction to the Holy Bible drawing from its text to better understand the nature, purpose,
and sufficiency of His Word. This will be followed by an overview of the structure of the Bible outlining the constituent books,
types, and testaments. From there the students will learn a variety of Hermeneutic approaches settling on a preferred model
for the remainder of the course year. Finally, the introductory section will culminate with a practical understanding of
blueletterbible.org and its uses to better understand the meaning, context and application of challenging concepts and
vocabulary within the text of scripture.
Guitar 1
Mr. Ortega
Students will need to be able to play all major and minor chords in both the open and barred position. It would be helpful to have done work on the pentatonic scale, but not required.