Course Catalog
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Unless noted, purchase of textbooks and workbooks is the responsibility of the parents.
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PCLA Administration also reserves the right to make changes to course descriptions and required materials listed. Administration is not responsible for typographical errors.
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Book rental fees are to be paid and books picked up at the August Parents’ meeting.
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Please note grade levels and prerequisites. These are not suggestions. Exceptions must be approved by the PCLA Headmaster
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Unless specifically stated, all textbooks listed are the current edition.
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Supply list for each class will be distributed at the Parent’s Meeting in August.
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All courses must have a minimum of 6 students unless approved by the Headmaster
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Links provided are for information only. Parents are encouraged to seek out the best deal. Note ISBN
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PCLA administration reserves the right to cancel, combine, or reschedule classes.
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Additional classes may be created as needed.
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Printable Course Catalog updated 8/20
EL1B

2 / 3 Bundle
This includes four 2nd - 3rd grade classes (Literature, Art, Science, and History) offered at a reduced price.
See the individual classes.
Subject
Elective
Grade Levels
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Teacher
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
8 - 12
EL1C
4/5 Bundle
This includes five 4th - 5th grade classes (Math, Grammar, History, Spanish, and Science) offered at a reduced price.
See the individual classes.
Subject
Elective
Grade Levels
4th Grade
5th Grade
Teacher
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
8 - 2:30
EL3D

Journalism and Publications
Students will work on all aspects of the PCLA yearbook. This course may be taken multiple times.
Required Text: Text provided for a rental fee ($15) to be picked up at the parent meeting.
Subject
Elective
Grade Levels
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Teacher
Amanda Swanson
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
2:30 - 4:30
EL3E

Health
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.
Required Text: TBD
Subject
Elective
Grade Levels
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Teacher
Amanda Swanson
Class Day and Time
Thursday
10 - 11
EL3P
Family Consumer Science
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.
Required Text: None
Subject
Elective
Grade Levels
Advanced 8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Teacher
Ashley Gladu
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
12:30 - 2:30
FA1B
K/1 Art
Students will have different monthly units that focus on the world’s greatest painters. The children will study different art techniques, so they will have a foundation to create great works of art by themselves. There will also be several outside the box activities like making jewelry, food as art, and slime time. This course will be interactive and fun. We will incorporate basic kindergarten and first grade writing and reading standards.
Required Text: TBD
Subject
Fine Arts
Grade Levels
Kindergarten
1st Grade
Teacher
Ashley Gladu
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
9 - 10
FA1M

K/1 Author Studies
This course focuses on classic children's stories and includes take home lessons that the parent can tailor to each child's reading and writing level.
Required Text: None
Subject
Fine Arts
Grade Levels
Kindergarten
1st Grade
Teacher
Marian Rainwater
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
10 - 11
FA1N

2/3 Author Studies
This course uses a variety of books written by popular authors that allow students to explore, discuss, and continue to develop a love of reading through author studies and exploration centers. This age will dive into chapter books as well.
Required Text: None
Subject
Fine Arts
Grade Levels
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Teacher
Renee Brannon
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
9 - 10
FA1P
2/3 Art
Students will have different monthly units that focus on the world’s greatest painters. The children will study Art techniques so they will have a foundation to create great works of art themselves. There will also be several outside the box activities like making jewelry, food as art, and slime time. This course will be interactive and fun.
Required Text: 13 Paintings Children Should Know ISBN: 9783791343235
13 Art Techniques Children Should Know ISBN: 978-3791371368
Subject
Fine Arts
Grade Levels
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Teacher
Ashley Gladu
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
10 - 11
FL1C
Elementary Spanish
This course presents basic structure and grammar of the Spanish language and encourages learning by using games and other activities to engage the student in the course. Students will converse, read, and write in Spanish.
Required Text: TBD
Subject
Foreign Language
Grade Levels
4th Grade
5th Grade
Teacher
Maribel Ruiz
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
11 - 12
FL2B
Middle School Spanish
This elective course presents basic structure and grammar of the Spanish language and encourages conversation with the introduction of basic vocabulary. Concepts such as the calendar, seasons, classroom objects and school subjects, commands, numbers, colors, pronouns, introduction of conjugation, greetings, and a basic understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures will be taught. This class will provide a good foundation to students who will be taking Spanish 1.
Required Text: TBD
Subject
Foreign Language
Grade Levels
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Teacher
Maribel Ruiz
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
10 - 11
FL3C

High School Latin 1
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.
Required Text: First Form Latin Student Text (ISBN 978-1-61538-002-2) and
First Form Latin Workbook (ISBN 978-1-61538-003-9)
Subject
Foreign Language
Grade Levels
Advanced 8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
Teacher
Jamie Corley
Class Day and Time
Thursday
10 - 12
FL3D

High School Latin 2
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.
Required Text: Second Form Latin (ISBN: 978-1615380237) and
Second Form Latin Workbook (ISBN: 978- 1615380251)
Prerequisite: High School Latin 1 with grade of C or better.
**This course fulfills rigor requirements.
Subject
Foreign Language
Grade Levels
Advanced 9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Teacher
Jamie Corley
Class Day and Time
Thursday
10 - 12
LA1C
4/5 Grammar & Compostion
Lessons will cover parts of speech, sentence structure, and rules of capitalization and punctuation. Basic elements of writing will be introduced as students learn to model original works using the imitation method.
Required Text: The Language Mechanic (ISBN: 978-0-89455-761-3)
Subject
Language Arts
Grade Levels
4th Grade
5th Grade
Teacher
Amanda Swanson
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
10 - 11
LA2A

Middle School Composition I: Introduction to Writing
Students will learn basic elements of writing such as writing basic sentences, writing paragraphs, and writing essays. Grammar will be enriched through sentence combining, modeling and editing. Students will have a chance to enhance writing knowledge through subject writing, creative writing and reports.
Required Text: None
Subject
Language Arts
Grade Levels
Advanced 6th Grade
7th Grade
Teacher
Shari Sewell
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
12:30 - 1:30
LA2B

Middle School Composition II: Extending the Writing Process
Students will review basic writing skills using a literature approach, in addition to traditional writing exercises. Topics covered will include: expository, narrative, and persuasive writing; research papers, including citation of sources; and poetry. Several classic short stories, poems, and novels will be studied.
Required Text: None
Prerequisite: MS Comp I or equivalent.
Subject
Language Arts
Grade Levels
7th Grade
8th Grade
Teacher
Shari Sewell
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
1:30 - 2:30
LA3B – H
Honors World Literature and Composition
This course will broaden students' understanding of a wide range of literary classics through critical thinking, and by focusing on excellence in communication through both the written and spoken word. Students will study and interpret works in light of a biblical worldview. This course is a complete Language Arts course.
Required Text: TBD
*This class will be capped at 15 students*
Subject
Language Arts
Grade Levels
Advanced 8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
Teacher
Tricia Wade
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
10 - 12
LA3D – H
Honors British Literature and Composition
Discusses literature selections and cultural issues from eight literary periods in light of Scripture: Old English, Middle English, Tudor, Stuart, Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian, and Modern. Traces English Christianity from its beginning to the present and studies the Shakespearean drama Macbeth.
Required Text: TBD
Subject
Language Arts
Grade Levels
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Teacher
Tricia Wade
Class Day and Time
Thursday
8 - 10
MA1C
4/5 Math
The course builds on the foundations of place value and the four basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to help students develop a greater understanding of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, measurement, basic geometry, , and pre-algebra concepts.
Required Text: Modern Curriculum Press Level E Student Edition - 2005 Edition (ISBN: 9780765260642)
Subject
Math
Grade Levels
4th Grade
5th Grade
Teacher
Elizabeth Huggins
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
8 - 10
MA2A

Math Fundamentals
Explains whole numbers, number theory, equations, decimals, integers, fractions, basic geometry.
Required Text: BJU Fundamentals of Math 2nd Edition student text (ISBN: 978-1591663751)
**This class will be capped at 10 Students.
Subject
Math
Grade Levels
Advanced 6th Grade
7th Grade
Teacher
Shari Sewell
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
2:30 - 4:30
MA3A

Honors Algebra 1
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.
Required Text: BJU Algebra 1 (3rd Edition) ISBN: 9781606820452
Prerequisite: Pre Algebra with grade of C or better.
**This class will be capped at 10 Students.
Subject
Math
Grade Levels
Advanced 8th Grade
9th Grade
Teacher
Teresa Robertson
Class Day and Time
Thursday
8 - 10
MA3C
Honors Algebra 2 - Class is Full- You are on the Waitlist
Required Text: BJU Press Algebra 2 – 2nd Edition Student Text. ISBN: (978-1-57924-385-2)
Also Required: Texas Instruments 83 (TI 83) calculator or equivalent.
*This class will be capped at 10 Students
Subject
Math
Grade Levels
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Teacher
Teresa Robertson
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
10 - 12
SC1A
K/1 Science
Course description coming soon.
Required Text: Abeka Discovering God’s World 4th Edition Grade 1 Science Reader (Item No: 197548)
Subject
Science
Grade Levels
Kindergarten
1st Grade
Teacher
Renee Brannon
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
11 - 12
SC1F
2/3 Science
Course description coming soon.
Required Text: Abeka Exploring God’s World Student Text Grade 3, 5th Edition (www.christianbook.com stock# WW315788)
Abeka My Animal Notebook - Grade 3 (Item No: 323527)
Subject
Science
Grade Levels
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Teacher
Hannah Pitts
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
10 - 11
SC1G

4/5 Science
Topics covered in our science units will include rocks and minerals, matter and energy, weather, biomes, ecosystems, sound and light, respiratory and circulatory systems. This class will be designed for instruction on a 2-year plan.
Year 1 (2019-2020) Chapters 1,3,5,7,9,11
Year 2 (2020-2021): Chapters 2,4,6,8,10,12.
Required Text: BJU Press Science 5 – 4th Edition ISBN #: 978-1-60682-463-4
Subject
Science
Grade Levels
4th Grade
5th Grade
Teacher
Hannah Pitts
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
1:30 - 2:30
SC2A
Middle School Science - Class is Full- You are on the Waitlist
Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures presents a scientifically sound and God-honoring study of Zoology 2 for grades K-6. God filled the Earth’s waters with animals great and small. Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day covers swimming creatures from the microscopic to the massive. No matter how near or far you live from the ocean, you and your students will wonder at God’s designs in the amazing aquatic animals He formed.
Required Text: Apologia Zoology 2 Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day (ISBN: 9781932012736)
Exploring Creation with Botany, Textbook (ISBN: 9781932012491)
Subject
Science
Grade Levels
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Teacher
Hannah Pitts
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
8 - 10
SC3A
Honors Physical Science
Required Text: BJU Press The Physical Science - 4th Edition. (ISBN: 978-1-59166-552-6)
Lab Manual (ISBN: 978-1-59166-793-3))
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra with a C or better and must be currently taking Algebra 1 or higher.
Subject
Science
Grade Levels
Advanced 8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
Teacher
Amanda Swanson
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
8 - 10
SC3C
Honors Chemistry
Chemistry is the study of matter. Using a combination of lecture and laboratory activities, this course addresses the concepts of atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, the composition and physical behavior of matter, conservation and interaction of matter and energy, the properties of solids, liquids and gases, characteristics of solutions, and the nature of acids and bases.
Required Text: - BJU Press 3rd Edition (ISBN: 9781591665403)
Required Materials: Three-ring binder with dividers/tabs. Hard cover marble laboratory notebook
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 with a C or better and must be currently taking or have completed Algebra 2
and Physical Science.
**This course fulfills rigor requirements.
Subject
Science
Grade Levels
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Teacher
Dr. William Clarke
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
8 - 10
SS1P
2/3 History
Expedition Earth: Geography: Expedition Earth is a hands-on geography curriculum that covers 31 countries across the world. Students will learn through hands-on activities, class discussion, listening to ethnic music and by sampling foods from various countries.
Required Text: None
Subject
Social Studies
Grade Levels
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Teacher
Marian Rainwater
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
8 - 9
SS1S

4/5 History
This modern US history course will begin with the post-reconstruction period and continue to present day.
Required Text: Our Star-Spangled Story Part 2, (ISBN: 978-1-60999-125-8),
My Star-Spangled Student Workbook 9781609991289. Notgrass Publisher
Subject
Social Studies
Grade Levels
4th Grade
5th Grade
Teacher
Marian Rainwater
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
12:30 - 1:30
SS2C
MS World Geography - Class is Full- You are on the Waitlist
This course is designed to increase the student’s understanding and knowledge of world geography and all of its factors. Students will be exposed to the “5 themes” of geography incorporating not only maps, map skills, and location but also the effects of human interaction, history, and culture. Assignments will include basic textbook assignments, practical application activities and geographical projects.
Required Text: Memoria Press Geography III Text (ISBN: 9781615385478),
Memoria Press Geography III Student Workbook (ISBN: 9781615385485)
Classroom Atlas - Rand McNally (ISBN: 9780528010255)
Subject
Social Studies
Grade Levels
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Teacher
Hannah Pitts
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
11 - 12
SS3F
World History - Class is Full- You are on the Waitlist
Semester one provides a comprehensive look at Western, African, and Asian civilizations from creation to 1620, it affirms the biblical view of creation (though it discusses evolution) and gives students insight into other cultures and religions from a Christian perspective. Semester two covers the events of world history with an emphasis on European and American culture since the Reformation. The principal themes include the history of Christianity and philosophy with their results in culture, politics, economics, society, science, and technology.
Required Text:: Streams of Civilization Volume 1 (ISBN: 9781930367432)
Volume 2 (ISBN: 9781930367463)
Subject
Social Studies
Grade Levels
Advanced 8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Teacher
Amanda Swanson
Class Day and Time
Tuesday
12:30 - 2:30