Students will work on all aspects of the PCLA yearbook. This course may be taken multiple times.

Some units covered are: physical health, nutrition, fitness and exercise, basic first aid, infectious and non-infectious diseases, mental health, drugs, alcohol and tobacco, life management, social health, and maturity. Parents should be advised that this course will include open and honest discussions on health topics. The physiology of human sexuality is not discussed. Purity, dating, and courtship are discussed. The dangers and effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco will be discussed in detail. All the topics pertaining to health and life are carefully presented according to Biblical principles.

This course is a study through the 39 books of the Old Testament. Students will chronologically trace God’s providential dealings with His people Israel from the time of the patriarchs to Israel’s return after the Babylonian exile.

This course will examine the world's religions, including history, beliefs, worship practices, and contemporary expressions from a Christian perspective. We will highlight the similarities and differences as well as the challenging issues for each religion.

This life skills course will teach students important skills for managing a household. It will cover topics including basic sewing, clothing construction, interior design, meal planning, kitchen safety, food preparation, hospitality, and household finances (like budgeting and balancing checking accounts). The course will be heavily project based but will include some research-based writing, worksheets, and a few written quizzes and tests.

The Bible speaks God’s word to His people -- both Old Testament and New Testament. It is a unified story that leads to Jesus, who has the power to change individuals and whole communities when we let the biblical story speak for itself. We will focus on the Bible's overarching themes and each book’s literary design and to understand the Bible in its historical context.

In this class we will cover the basic concepts in the field of sociology: the relationship of the individual to culture, groups, and major social institutions. We will examine contemporary social issues using a Christian worldview. We will cover the history of sociology, basic theories, and examine other cultures from a Christian perspective.

This is a basic photography class that will emphasize the two main areas of technique and visual awareness. Students will learn about the functions found on a basic DSLR digital camera, photographic technique and visual composition. The teaching method will consist of lecture, video and demonstration. Students will be required to produce weekly assignments and more complex projects as well as participate in class discussions. Students must have a digital camera with manual settings. This course does not support Point and shoot cameras, no exceptions.

Designed to provide students with the vocabulary and grammar skills they need to create language for communication. Students will converse, read and write in Spanish. Culture studies are integrated throughout.

A continuation of the skills and culture studies begun in Spanish 1, the text uses less English and more Spanish in its pedagogy, reflecting student progress in the language. Meets the standards for Foreign Language Learning set forth by the ACTFL.

This course is designed to introduce Latin to the student through a grammar based approach. Grammar will be taught systematically and workbook exercises will ensure mastery. Text and workbook will be supplemented with readings and lessons on Roman history, culture and geography, as well as Latin prayers and songs.

Second Form Latin continues the study of the Latin grammar in much the same format as First Form Latin. Units are organized in a logical, systematic order that maximizes understanding and retention. Workbook, Vocabulary and grammar exercises, as well as cultural and historical readings will reinforce the lessons taught in class.

Level 1 empowers Signing Naturally students to practice and reinforce their classroom learning. Includes vocabulary review of 1,000 signs, corresponding pictures and 100 key phrases. Units includes: Introducing Oneself, Exchanging Personal Information, Talking About Surroundings, Telling Where You Live, Talking About Your Family, Telling About Activities, Giving Directions, Describing Others, Making Requests, Talking About Family and Occupations, Attributing Qualities to Others, Talking About Routines DVD is not required but strongly recommended.

The course will focus on conversational Spanish.

Honors classes will be given more rigorous classwork and homework assignments. Introduction to a variety of literary genres with emphasis on literary elements, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. Students will examine how ideas and writing styles have developed based on an author’s culture and learn how to look beyond the storyline to analyze works in light of a Christian world view. Students will develop critical reading and writing skills to develop a confident voice in both written assignments and classroom discussions.

This course will give students the opportunity to read and study various genres of literature written from the foundation of our nation through the modern period. Students will be expected to engage with the texts through discussion, writing, and projects. This course is a complete Language Arts course.

This course continues into the practical methods of solving first- and second-degree equations and inequalities. Algebraic skills are introduced in logical order: relations, functions, graphing, and systems of equations, radicals, factoring polynomials, rational equations, and quadratic functions. Contains review questions that refresh the memory without wearying the mind. It also includes word problems and special interest sections on computer technology and famous mathematicians.

This course continues into the practical methods of solving first- and second-degree equations and inequalities. Algebraic skills are introduced in logical order: relations, functions, graphing, and systems of equations, radicals, factoring polynomials, rational equations, and quadratic functions. Contains review questions that refresh the memory without wearying the mind. It also includes word problems and special interest sections on computer technology and famous mathematicians.

Using a combination of lecture and laboratory activities, this course introduces scientific investigation, cellular biology, biochemistry, energy relationships, homeostasis, genetics, heredity, biotechnology, microbiology, classification, taxonomy, origins, comparative physiology, ecology, botany, and zoology.

The course covers significant figures, units, classification, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws, and equilibrium. Course will include lectures and labs.

Science is the application to the investigation of crime scenes. It includes the investigation of fingerprinting, fiber analysis, ballistics, arson, trace evidence analysis, poisons, drugs, blood spatters, and blood samples. Students will learn the scientific protocols for analyzing a crime scene, how to use chemical and physical separation methods to isolate and identify materials. How to analyze biological evidence and the criminal use of tools, including impressions from firearms, tool marks, arson, and explosive evidence.​

This course is designed to increase the student’s understanding and knowledge of world geography. Students will be exposed to a physical-cultural study of the Earth. Students will learn about different continents and their features such as vegetation and wildlife, national flags and profiles, cultural insights, famous locations, and famous people that have lived on that continent. Students will be taught about the different cultures of these continents through readings, videos, films, music, food, etc. The course will include the studying of maps, map skills, cities, landforms, bodies of water including rivers. Also, the effects of human interaction, history, religion and politics will be discussed. Assignments will include basic text book assignments, practical application activities, map activities, and geographical projects.

This course covers our nation's history from colonial times up to the present focusing on God's providence and America's "Christian heritage", the text focuses on the circumstances that allowed for colonial expansion and development into modern day America. Additional discussion and activities will be added during class time.

We will study our government from foundation to the present day. This class will prepare students for responsible citizenship with discussions of the principles and mechanics of a constitutional republic. The curriculum provides insight on a variety of topics such as the three branches of government, political parties, elections, foreign policy, and more, all from a biblical perspective.

This course recounts the story of mankind from creation to the present. Students examine ancient civilizations through the Greeks to the Roman Empire. Then they survey India, Asia, and Africa on their way to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformation, upon which modern history is founded. They are challenged to discover the forces, issues, people, and movements that have shaped our modern world. God’s providence and Bible integration are given prominence as the students are taught to view the world through a Christian lens.