ECONOMICS / GOVERNMENT CLASSES
We are delighted to be able to provide Economics and Government classes for our high school students this coming fall and spring semesters. As God continues to expand our ministry, we are eternally thankful for His vision and His provisions. Once again, we have done our best to keep our fees reasonable and affordable for our home school community. Our schedule and fees are as follows: (Please scroll down for a description of each course)
Course: Economics (fall semester)
Grade Level: 9th - 12th grade
Day/Time: Tuesdays @ 10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Cost: $70 per month per child + $40 registration fee
Book(s): Bob Jones Economics (2nd Edition - 2009) ISBN 9781591664116. You can purchase this book used online through Amazon.com, AbeBooks.com, half.com, etc. Please make sure the ISBN numbers match.
Instructor: Mr. Frank Johnson
Course: Government (spring semester)
Grade Level: 9th - 12th grade
Day/Time: Wednesdays @ 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $70 per month per child + $40 registration fee
Book(s): Notgrass Exploring Government Curriculum Kit/Package (2016) ISBN: 9781609990985. You can purchase these books used online through Amazon.com, AbeBooks.com, half.com, McKays, etc. Please make sure the ISBN numbers match.
Instructor: Mrs. Jennie Bean
*Mr. Johnson and Mrs. Bean will be available for "Question/Answer" sessions regarding weekly homework via email, phone, or by personal appointment at our facility, if necessary.*
Course Description
Economics (9th - 12th grade) - fall semester
This course introduces and explores key principles of economics from household purchases to
the stock market. Students will learn about issues related to national economic systems and
policies. Students will be encouraged to take notes in class and ask questions both during
class time and during the week via phone, email, or by designated personal sessions. There
will be homework each week that will be graded by both completion and accuracy. Students
will also be graded on tests, quizzes, and potential projects. Even though the text also includes
sections of personal finance, these will be covered in our Person Finance course.
Course prerequisites: Algebra I (or Pre-Algebra) and U.S. History (or Government).
Government (9th - 12th grade) - spring semester
This Notgrass Exploring Government curriculum is a one-semester (half-credit) high school course that covers the government of the United States from its beginning to the present with a special emphasis on the Biblical pattern for government and the U.S. Constitution. Students will learn about federal, state, and local government and become better equipped to understand our country's government as they learn about contemporary issues facing our nation today. This class will facilitate respectful conversation and logical debate. Students will need to be comfortable presenting on issues that may contradict their personal beliefs. All material will be handled from a Biblical Worldview. Assignments will be turned in on Google Classroom throughout the week, not necessarily only on class day. Students will participate in the Living Wax Museum in the Spring as part of their overall grade. Related field trips are being considered.