2008-2009 schedule
 

All our classes are taught from a Christian world view with Biblical integration, using a variety of publishers, both Christian and secular.

ACADEMIC ARTS

Christian Formation

All of our Bible classes focus on helping students develop an understanding of the Bible and the nature of God. One of our primary goals is helping students "own their faith" and then develop a life style that bears fruit. Our new Bible scope and sequence will allow students who begin with us in 7th grade to go through the Bible twice by the time they are seniors.

English/Literature

Junior high students take two language arts workshops each year. These workshops, focusing on reading and writing skills, are based upon workshop manuals developed by JES staff over the years. The purpose is to ensure that students have been taught the skills they will need in high school.

Essay Writing is offered to all 9th grade students as a prerequisite to research writing.  Students may take a proficiency test to test out of this class.  Upon completion of this class, students will be able to write a solid five-paragraph essay.

Research Writing students (10th grade and up) will explore the research process itself, and will practice it in a number of different areas, before writing a cohesive and well-documented research paper.

High school literature courses use the Prentice Hall Literature books as a jumping off point. Many outside novels are brought in and the classes include looking at all literature through the perspective of our Christian faith. Prentice Hall curriculum offers teachers the opportunity to incorporate some of the fine arts that go along with the literature of a period.

Foreign Language

JES offers four years of Spanish. The Spanish program is designed with the intent that students will begin speaking Spanish early on. Grammar is integrated throughout all four years.

Math

All of our math classes are taught from a linear approach, through a Prentice Hall curriculum, as recommended by our Colorado colleges. JES offers math classes through Pre-calculus.

Science

Although the publisher varies depending upon the class, all of our science courses are taught with a Christian perspective as the basis. These classes include discussions and debates that will help our students understand their created world and defend their faith at the secular college level.

Social Studies

All JES social studies and history courses are also taught with a Christian perspective as the basis. Classes are designed to present a balanced and accurate view of history and to help our students learn to engage our culture in a meaningful way.

CREATIVE ARTS

Art

Students begin by learning the basics of drawing, and move at their own paces into more advanced drawing and painting.  Students are also encouraged to explore the use of other media as their interests dictate. Those students who elect to take this class more than once, are encouraged to identify an area of interest and move toward proficiency.

Computers

Students learn the basics of Typing, Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point through both texts and hands-on practice.

Creative Writing

Students will explore various genres of creative writing in an atmosphere that is both fun and stimulating. Those taking this class will be encouraged to identify and develop their own creative voice through looking at poetry, fictional and non-fictional prose, and dramatic scripts.  Practical experience will include writing as well as positively critiquing their own and other’s writings. Much of the course will be student driven.

Dance

Students will explore movement and rhythm in this class.  The focus is primarily on dance as a form of worship.  Students will experience all forms of dance with an emphasis on technique.

Black Box  (a philosophical discussion on the imprinting of modern culture)

Students will examine the impact of culture on their life, faith and environment. Students will do this through developing an understanding of western thought and modern culture’s subtle imprinting on their individuality.  We each have a box we prefer to keep closed; this class opens that box.

Drama

The drama classes are designed to allow students to learn and grow in their dramatic skills, to explore their individual giftedness, and to build their over-all self confidence.  Students taking the fall semester drama class will be required to perform in the fall drama (usually a collection of skits and one act plays.)

Film

Students will interact and engage with the medium of film as a means of storytelling, as this is the primary way stories are told in our society. They will be looking for God and for marks of our culture within the venue of film. There will be a text for this course.  It is not geared to be a course in entertainment, but one which will take a serious look at issues confronting our society.

Musical Theater

Students in this class will explore movement, dance, and singing. The  class is designed to build skills in individual students and to build the drama program.  No experience is required.  All students will be required to perform in the fall drama.

Sociology

An overview of the social building blocks of U.S. society, with special reference to teen cultures and broad issues impacting all people of faith.

Speech

Students will learn to communicate clearly and effectively in this course which is required for graduation. The course is designed to help students with oral presentations in college and later in life, and will focus on learning about, discussing, writing, and practicing various types of  speeches.

Physical Education

PE classes are taught by an experienced coach who is helping students gain basic skills in a number of sports, develop further coordination and strategy, and practice good sportsmanship in all areas. Body Sense is a new class in this category which includes discussions of good health practices, examples of the elements of a healthy lifestyle, supplemented by balance and fitness exercises.

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