UPPER SCHOOL ACADEMICS

The curriculum of MCS is geared toward academic excellence through a college preparatory program.  Every subject reflects relevance to contemporary issues as biblical worldview is applied to every subject. 

Quality instruction at Maryville Christian School encompasses many areas.  Qualified, spiritually mature teachers enthusiastically strive for sucess and excellence in their students.  Creative teaching methods include a variety of strategies to meet the needs of individual students.  There is purposeful design in the selection of the best tools (curriculum, books, materials) to use in accomplishing clearly defined goals.

There are many things that make the curriculum of MCS distinctive.  Higher level thinking skills, writing proficiency and reading comprehension, as well as study skills such as note-taking and research are emphasized in all subjects.  The latest research-validated techniques in teaching are incorporated.  Science and math are taught with the implementation of hands-on techniques.  The offering of honors level courses and multiple math courses at each grade level have allowed advanced students to progress to a higher level of achievement.  Non-credit modules for high school such as Chorus, Conditioning, Greek, Cooking, Knitting, ACT Prep, Scholar's Bowl and Classic Cinema round out the curriculum.  The capstone achievement that showcases all the skills acquired by the senior year is a year-long project reflecting experiences gained through an in-depth involvement with a community service or religious organization.

THE UPPER SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY
GRADE SEVEN

Bible:  Survey of the Old Testament emphasizes unity of the scriptures
through the continutiy of the Bible stories.  The redemptive plan of God from creation until the fulfillment in the New Testament is the theme. 

English:  English 7 includes grammar, writing, and literature.  (One extra
class period per week is devoted to writing.)

History:  World History 7 gives an overview of the major events that have
taken place from creation to the present day, showing how God has 
worked through different civilizations.  

Math:  Math 7 includes data analysis, application of arithmetic skills, Rational numbers, brief introduction to algebra, and number theory.
           Pre-Algebra introduces simple equations, inequalities, factors and 
exponents.  A problem solving approach to review of arithmetic skills
and an introduction to geometry as well as data analysis and 
probability are included. 

Science:  Life Science includes plants, the human body, genetics and 
ecology.

Physical Education:  In 7th Grade PE motor skills, calisthenics and sports
such as soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball , and baseball are 
included.

Technology:  Tech 7 includes keyboarding, computer history, how computers work, research skills, and word processing make up technology.
(meets twice a week for one semester)

Fine Arts:  Music Theory includes notation, rhythm, melody and harmony
as well as people, events and styles. (meets twice a week for one semester)
                  *Orchestra emphasizes technique and etiquette of performance. 
(meets three times per week for the entire year)

*Optional

THE UPPER SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY
GRADE EIGHT

Bible:  Survey of the New Testament enables students to draw meaning from  the Bible and apply it to their personal life and their Christian walk.

English:  In English 8 grammar is taught through a contextual application 
method.  Reading, writing fluency, and comprehension are
emphasized.  (One extra class period per week is devoted to writing.)

History:  American and Tennessee History covers the major events from the Age of Explorations to World War I.  Tennessee History is interspersed throughout the year in the correct time periods. 

Math:  In Pre-Algebra simple equations, inequalities, factors and exponents
are studied.  A problem solving approach to review of arithmetic
skills and an introduction to geometry as well as data analysis and 
probability are included.
            Honors Algebra I encompasses an in-depth study of equation solving   and functions, rational expressions  and equations, graphing and
analyzing  linear equations, polynomials and factoring, radicals.  

Science:  Earth Science includes geology, water systems, meteorology and 
 the environment as well as astronomy.

Physical Education:  8th Grade PE includes motor skills, calisthenics and
sports such as soccer, basketball, hockey, volleyball and baseball.

Technology:  Tech 8 includes advanced keyboarding, Internet, spreadsheets, email, and presentation techniques. (meets twice a week for one semester)

Fine Arts:  Music Theory includes notation, rhythm, melody and harmony as
well as people, events and styles. (meets twice a week for one semester)
                   *Orchestra emphasizes technique and etiquette of performance. 
(meets three times a week for the entire year)

*Optional 

THE UPPER SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY
GRADE NINE

Bible:  Practical Theology reveals God as the Lord of creation, redemption,
grace, and the future.

English:  English 9 includes grammar skills,
writing fluency and reading comprehension.

History:  Geography gives an understanding of economics, geography, 
sociology and political science of the different regions of the world.

Math:  In Algebra I equation solving, rational expressions and equations, 
graphing and analyzing linear equations, polynomials and factoring,
radicals are included.
            Honors Geometry is an integrated solid and plane geometry course 
using modern technology to study deductive proof.  Basic trigonometry,
circles, constructions, areas and volumes and coordinate geometry are
included.

Science:  Physical Science includes matter, types of substances, 
interactions, chemical reactions, energy, electricity and magnetism.

Health/Physical Education:  Wellness includes motor skills, movement 
through calisthenics and sports such as soccer, basketball, hockey,
volleyball, and baseball.

THE UPPER SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY
GRADE TEN

Bible:  Church History explores the hisorical background of Christendom
through the middle ages, the reformation, the enlightenment and the age of progress up to the modern age.

English:  In English 10 integrative 
experiences with Church history,  
including mythology are experienced.
Vocabulary decoding skills in
preparation for college entrance exams are included.

History:  World History 10 covers the major events from each civilization  beginning with Creation and continuing on through Renaissance, 
Reformation, Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment, the French
Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, Industrialism, the World Wars
and Revolutions.

Math:  Geometry is an integrated solid and plane geometry course using 
modern technology to explore lines, angles, proof, triangles, 
proportion, circles, polygons, constructions, areas and volumes and
coordinate geometry.
            Honors Algebra II extends the study of algebra to include more difficult
applications with emphasis on quadratic equations and conic sections,
logarithmic functions, and an introduction to trigonometry.

Foreign Language:  Spanish I  covers pronunciation, basic vocabulary, 
common idioms, and functional grammar.  Emphasis is also placed
on the understanding of the Spanish-speaking people, their 
lifestyles, and culture.

Science:  Biology I  includes human anatomy and physiology, zoology, 
              cellular and microbiology, genetics and botany.