Academics at HCS
Curriculum, High School Graduation Requirements, PSEO
English Curriculum
English and Language Arts curriculum comes from two sources. K through 4th grade use Bob Jones University Press (BJU Press) English curriculum for its strong emphasis on phonics and ability to establish a strong foundation for reading. K through 12th grade classes use Bob Jones University Press curriculum for Literature because of its rigorous study of the elements of literature, and its emphasis on understanding what is being read. In addition, the 5th through 12th grade classes receive strong instruction and reinforcement of grammar rules through the use of the Easy Grammar curriculum. At all grade levels, writing skills are taught and practiced. Novels are used in all grades to emphasize the fundamentals of literature being taught and enrich the learning experience by incorporating great literature into the classroom.
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Bible Curriculum
Bible instruction in included in every subject but is also given special consideration by grade. The Pre-K through 6th grade classes use the Purposeful Design curriculum as the foundation of their Bible classes. 7th and 8th grade classes use a variety of curriculum from BJU Press and Purposeful Design. 9th through 12th grade classes have the privilege of being led by teachers who hold masters degrees in Bible. This emphasis on using the resources God has given us through local pastors/teachers to connect the real world to the Word of God distinguishes Harvest from the schools around us. Currently, the high school Bible class is using the CASKET EMPTY Bible study and coursework.
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Science Curriculum
It is a privilege to be able to speak the name of God during a science class. The science curriculum used by Harvest is published by Bob Jones University Press. This curriculum emphasizes that science is simply the observation of the revelation of God through his creation. Its emphasis is that the Word of God is infallible and that creation happened as given in the account in Genesis. Through science study and laboratory work, it becomes clear that a Christian worldview is compatible with science today. The HCS science program is geared toward exposing a student to all branches of science and preparing a student for further science study at the college level. Each year Harvest hosts an Invention and Science Fair to show off the investigative talents of our students. High school coursework includes Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry.
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Math Curriculum
Whether we notice or not, mathematics is all around us. The K through 6th grade classes use BJU Press mathematics curriculum to establish a solid foundation in math. This curriculum uses a mastery approach to teaching new concepts and incorporates review/reinforcement of concepts previously learned. Once a student enters 7th grade and enrolls in Pre-Algebra, the math curriculum continues to be Bob Jones University Press. Classes are offered through the level of Pre-Calculus and Consumer Math.
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History/Social Science Curriculum
Noticing the hand of God throughout history is another privilege we share with our students. Each year students learn about their communities, their country, the world around them and the history of how current events came to be. It is important to HCS to provide our students with the tools they need to become well-informed citizens. Our school uses the Bob Jones University Press curriculum for social science education in K-11th grade classes including course work in American History, World History and Cultural Geography. 12th grade students have an option to study either American Government or Economics through independent study.
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