High SCHOOL curriculum guide

high SCHOOL

curriculum guide

HIGH school Curriculum guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MISSION STATEMENT

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SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES (SLOs)

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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ACADEMIC POLICIES

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HOW TO READ THE CURRICULUM GUIDE

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SPIRITUAL FORMATION

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HISTORY

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ENGLISH

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MATHEMATICS

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SCIENCE

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LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (LOTE)

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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS

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COLLEGE-PREPARATORY ELECTIVES

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION / ATHLETICS

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MAGNET PROGRAMS

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ADVISORY COHORTS

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SEMINARS

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ONLINE PROGRAM

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CHAPEL

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CO-CURRICULAR PROGRAMS

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COURSE OFFERINGS QUICK LIST

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MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to educate and disciple all students as they seek to discover their purpose in the work of God's Kingdom.

OUR VALUES

Kingdom-minded: ? We will work to advance the cause of Christ in our world. (Matthew 28:19-20) ? We will model and emulate Christ as we seek to disciple students. (1 Corinthians 11:1) ? We will worship God in everything that we do. (Colossians 3:17)

Student-centered: ? We believe that every student is fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 129:14) ? We believe that every decision should be made through the lens of student experience. (Matthew 18:3) ? We believe that diversity and accessibility are central to the development of Christian community. (Galatians 3:28)

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Our philosophy of education is the foundation upon which our Schoolwide Learner Outcomes (SLO's) are built. At the center of this philosophy are a few core beliefs:

? We believe that all students can learn and are valued as individuals created in God's image with unique physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs and abilities. ? We believe these needs and abilities are nourished best within a safe and supportive learning environment where inspirational administrators, faculty, staff and coaches encourage and challenge students to pursue excellence. ? We believe a complete education is realized through developing the whole child in character, knowledge and skills. We desire our students to have the necessary knowledge and skills in life to succeed. However, more importantly, an SVCS Warrior cultivates the virtues of honor, faith, responsibility, respect, humility, and love toward God, others and self.

This philosophy of education is expressed in our Schoolwide Learner Outcomes as Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength.

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SCHOOLWIDE LEARNER OUTCOMES (SLOs)

HEART & SOUL

Character: ? Honor God through faith in Jesus Christ and following His example ? Demonstrate personal responsibility ? Demonstrate respect, humility and love toward others

MIND

Knowledge: ? Understand and apply Biblical knowledge ? Understand and build upon educational principles (Language Arts, History, Math, and Science) in preparation for college and beyond ? Develop an appreciation for global learning and 21st century knowledge

STRENGTH

Skills: ? Effective communicators ? Complex thinkers ? Productive individuals

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Graduation Requirements Students are eligible for a Saddleback Valley Christian School diploma when they have completed a minimum of 270 credits, with satisfactory grades, in the following coursework during grades 9-12:

Spiritual Formation

History

English

Mathematics

Science

40 credits 30 credits 40 credits 30 credits 30 credits

Visual & Performing Arts Language Other Than English Physical Education Electives

10 credits 10 credits 20 credits 60 credits

Typical Schedule by Grade Level The matrix below represents the typical progression of courses for a student. All students must carry a minimum of five courses from among the various disciplines each year.

COURSE SUBJECT Spiritual Formation

FRESHMAN YEAR Bible I

SOPHOMORE YEAR JUNIOR YEAR

Bible II

Bible III

SENIOR YEAR Bible IV

History

Ancient & Medieval Civilizations or Ancient & Medieval Civilizations Honors

Modern World History or AP World History

US History or AP US History

Government/Economics or AP Government

English

English I or English I Honors

English II or English II Honors

Mathematics

By Placement of Mathematics Department

Next in Sequence or by Department Approval

Science

Conceptual Physics or Biology

Next in Sequence or by Department Approval

Visual & Performing Arts

Visual & Performing Arts Course

Next in Sequence or Additional Course

Language Other Than English Level I or by Placement

Next in Sequence

Physical Education

Physical Education or Athletics

Physical Education or Athletics

English III or AP English Language & Composition

Next in Sequence or by Department Approval

Next in Sequence or by Department Approval

Next in Sequence or Additional Course

Next in Sequence

Physical Education or Athletics

English IV or AP English Literature & Composition

Next in Sequence or by Department Approval

Next in Sequence or by Department Approval

Next in Sequence or Additional Course

Next in Sequence

Physical Education or Athletics

Graduation In order for a student to receive a diploma from Saddleback Valley Christian School, he or she must be a full-time student during senior year, meet the required credits in the specified subject areas from an accredited institution, and be in good standing with SVCS.

In order to receive Graduation Honors, a student must meet all of the graduation requirements, with a minimum of 45 credits earned at SVCS. In addition, students earning valedictorian status, must have a minimum 4.0 weighted cumulative GPA. The Scholar of Scholars is the student with the top weighted cumulative GPA.

Beginning with the class of 2018, in order to participate in the graduation ceremony, all courses must be completed before graduation with the exception of 2nd semester courses that students are currently enrolled in. If necessary, proof of completion of any remediated 2nd semester courses must be submitted before August 31st of the graduation year to receive graduation status.

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