ACADEMICS

The foundation of education at Palm Beach Christian Preparatory School is based on religious formation, academic excellence, value education, social responsibility, and athletic achievement. The rigorous curriculum and graduation requirements are designed to ensure all students a chance for admission to the most demanding colleges and universities in the country. The academic program is divided into the following departments.

BIBLE 1: (1 credit)

Grade Level: 9th  

Prerequisites: None

Description: The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture (Semester 1 - First course of the Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Christian Materials for Young People of High School Age. During this semester students will grow in a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures. Through their study of the Bible they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ. They will learn about the Bible, authored by God through inspiration, and its value to people throughout the world. They will learn how to read the Bible and become familiar with the major sections of the Bible and the books included in each section. Students will grow to understand and appreciate the Gospels, where they may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally. Jesus Christ: His Mission and Ministry During this semester students will be introduced to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. In this semester students will understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation to us from God. In learning who He is, the students will also learn who he calls them to be. 

ENG 1: (1 credit)

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisites: Successful completion of English 8

Description: Ninth Grade English is a comprehensive college preparatory course that explores the interconnected worlds of writing, literature, vocabulary, and grammar. Students will focus on developing their argumentative writing skills and will write an MLA style research paper in the spring semester. Additionally, a vocabulary component will complement the literature as preparation for college achievement tests. Grammatical skills will be emphasized in connection with the student’s own writing and rewriting and as they relate to important national examinations such as the SAT and ACT. A short documented paper is a required project in the second semester.

ALGEBRA 1: (1 credit)

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra 1

Description: This ninth grade mathematics course is a complete course in geometry. The course covers formal proofs, deductive and inductive reasoning, indirect proofs, plane geometry, coordinate geometry, constructions and loci, trigonometry and transformations. The course is structured to teach the theory of geometry and its applications. Therefore, students will learn geometric theorems and their applications.

EARTH SCIENCE 1: (1 credit)

Grade Level: 9th 

Prerequisite: None

Description: This course offers a study of the biological sciences as seen by today's scientists. Students will cover many topics including the unique properties of living and nonliving organisms and the use of the microscope. The presentation of molecular and cellular biology will be discussed in depth. This allows proper background preparation for the concepts of reproduction and genetics, organic variation. The course concludes with scientific classification with units dealing with microbiology, multi-cellular plants, invertebrates and vertebrate animals, and human biology.

WORLD HISTORY: (1 credit)

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisites: None

Description: The World History course covers the history of the world from the early civilizations through the twentieth century. It starts with the prehistoric time and the early African and Asian civilizations. The course then deals with important periods, trends and/or events including, the empires of the ancient world, the rise of Europe, the growth of the Muslim world, the Renaissance and Reformation, the age of exploration, the Enlightenment and Revolutionary era, the development of industrialism, the rise of nationalism and imperialism, the two World Wars, the Cold War, amid technological advances and globalization. 

SPANISH I: (1 credit)

Grade Level: 8th and 9th

Prerequisites: Any prior Spanish or equivalent performance on the Spanish Placement Exam

Description: This is an introductory level Spanish course that is designed to develop and enhance the non-heritage student’s listening, writing and reading skills in the target language. The course uses a communicative approach to language learning. It concentrates on developing the student’s speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that they will be able to express their own ideas and interact with others meaningfully and for real-life purposes. It emphasizes frequently used vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammatical agreement as tools for effective communication. The course provides a strong emphasis on vocabulary building, and on the understanding of complex grammar structures which facilitate effective and accurate communication in the target language. Finally, because cultural knowledge is an essential part of the process of language acquisition and effective communication, the course introduces the students to the everyday life of Spanish speakers, as well as to the geography, facts and history of the Spanish speaking countries.

PE: (.5 credit)

Grade Level: 9th

Prerequisites: Team Sports 8

Description: This course is divided into two parts, Personal Fitness and Life Management Skills (Health). The purpose of Personal Fitness is to provide the student with the opportunity to develop an individual optimal level of physical fitness, acquire knowledge of physical fitness concepts, and to understand the significance of lifestyle on one's health and fitness. The content of this course will include: knowledge of the importance of physical fitness, assessment of health related and skill related components of physical fitness, knowledge of health problems associated with inadequate fitness levels, knowledge and application of bio-mechanical and physiological principals to improve and maintain the health and skill related components of physical fitness, knowledge of the safety practices associated with physical fitness the psychological values of fitness including stress management, sound nutritional practices and consumer related issues that relate to physical fitness. Life Management Skills focuses on the relationships that exist between physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Students will learn that their decisions affect all of these areas of health. They will discover that the decisions they make can promote their health, their enjoyment of life now and in the future. Healthy decisions not only help prevent diseases but also help students feel good physically and enable them to energetically do those tasks they choose. Healthy decisions help students feel good about themselves, feel comfortable with others, and cope with the challenges of life. Healthy decisions help students choose and build positive relationships. Throughout the health course, students are provided many opportunities to apply their understanding of health knowledge. By improving decision making skills, they learn and practice ways to make healthy choices, they learn how taking responsibility for their own health has positive effects not only for themselves but also for others around them.

Palm Beach Christian Prep is committed to preparing its students to be leaders in a twenty-first century global society and thus provides its students and teachers with the technology to develop and teach the necessary skills. We strive to afford our educational community the essential conditions for technology to fulfill its promise in education—shared vision, access to hardware and software, professional development, technical assistance, content and technology standards, curriculum resources, student-centered teaching, assessment, and community support.

We must prepare our students for the world they will inhabit, where computer literacy and technology skills are not optional. As educators, the responsibility falls on us to help our students learn to use technology effectively and ethically. This technological literacy is best learned when students are engaged in authentic learning and assessment on a device that they can access anytime and anywhere.

Palm Beach Christian Preparatory School has developed a disciplinary policy based on a philosophy of mutual respect, understanding, and the need to maintain a safe and orderly environment that reflects our shared Christian mission. The school will always strive to treat each student with a level of respect and understanding that should be accorded to those created in the image of Christ. Our policy is focused on directing and guiding the students, as well as teaching self-discipline, personal responsibility and character development. Learning to take ownership of poor decisions and facing consequences are reinforced with genuine care, empathy, and encouragement. Our goal is to continue building and reinforcing our Kingdom values in our everyday interactions.

Specific disciplinary procedures and policies can be found in our Student-Parent Handbook.