Upper School Day

See also the upper–school curriculum. Our class schedule is as follows:

SessionDescription
Opening assembly 8:30⁠–⁠8:45Memorize scripture and hymns
Science: Chemistry 8:45⁠–9:45This is a lab-based course
Omnibus: Biblical and Classical Civilizations
9:45⁠–⁠11:00
This class will be a combination of theology, literature, and history along with extensive writing. Students will read and discuss various great books. The goal is to help the students think like Christians and to express their thoughts clearly in both written and oral formats. Class time will include discussion of the books and presentation of work. The students are expected to read the portions of the book assigned and do the homework, which could be a short essay, book review, speech, preparation for debate, composition of poetry, etc. Parents can expand the workload by assigning more work from the Omnibus IV textbook if they desire.
Chapel 11–11:45Singing and teaching; open to outside participation
Lunch 11:45–12:30Food and fellowship; open to outside participation
Economics 12:30⁠–⁠1:30Reading and discussion on a variety of historical and contemporary economic issues and texts, including discussion of practical consumer economics
Choir 1:30⁠–⁠2:30Students will participate in choral training and practice.