Length: Full year           Credit: 1 

(Prerequisite: Qualifying Score on Rubric & Teacher Recommendation)

Students must have a qualifying score based on LCS Placement Rubric and teacher recommendation. This course will focus on a survey of American and British Literature. Students will read a wide variety of novels, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction pieces that make up the basis for both the American and British cannon. This course will also heavily dive into writing. Writings will deal with expository, persuasive, and creative formats. Students should expect a much more extensive workload and intensity level.

Length: Full year           Credit: 1 

(Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Honors 9  and/or Teacher Recommendation)

Students must have a qualifying score based on the LCS Placement Rubric and teacher recommendation.  This course will focus on a survey of American and British Literature. Students will read a wide variety of novels, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction pieces that make up the basis for both the American and British cannon. This course will also heavily dive into writing. Writings will deal with expository, persuasive, and creative formats. Students should expect a much more extensive workload and intensity level. Students will complete the English Language Arts End-of-Course Assessment at the conclusion of this course.

Length: Full year           Credit: 1 

(Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Honors 10  and/or  Teacher Recommendation)

This course is designed as a fast paced, college preparatory with an emphasis on the study of American Literature in a historical context. Writing, reading, listening, speaking, and language activities are based on a critical study of the voices and themes that have influenced American literature over time. Students taking this class will read and survey American literature in a fast-paced survey style. They will read stories,  poetry, essays,  letters, public documents, novels, and plays beginning with European Explorers and Native American voices continuing to notable works of contemporary authors. 

The focus of this course will be literary analysis and will require significant reading outside of the course.

     Length: Semester  Credit: ½

(Class does not count towards English credit)

Students will learn the principles of effective public speaking through the preparation and performance of informative and persuasive speeches, emphasizing accurate and effective language, posture, and movement. This class does include reading and analysis of speeches given throughout history. This course is typically taken during junior or senior year by those students who have completed English 10 or higher.

Length: Semester   Credit: 1

(Prerequisite: Successful Completion of Honors 10, Acceptance into CCP Program)

This course is equivalent to ENG 1101 at Sinclair College (three credit hours). Students learn reflective, analytical, and argumentative writing strategies while incorporating sources and personal experiences. Students will negotiate between public and private rhetorical situations and purposes to achieve academic literacy. Students will write drafts using a recursive writing process working  towards fluency and style in mechanics.

Length: Semester   Credit: 1

(Prerequisite:CCP/Honors Composition I)

This course is the equivalent to ENG 1201 at Sinclair College (three credit hours). Students will build on skills from CCP/Honors Composition I and develop rhetorical literacy through research, critical thinking, and multi-genre writing tasks. Through major and minor, cumulative and stand alone assignments, students construct arguments and analysis, ethically incorporating academic sources while developing their own voices as writers and citizens.

Length: Full year           Credit: 1 

(Prerequisite: See description)

Freshmen students must have passed Algebra I with a B+ or better. Sophomores must have achieved a B+ or better in Algebra 1 and/or have teacher approval. This course surveys the basics of segments, angles, parallels, perpendiculars, polygons, congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, ratios, proportion of similar polygons, right triangles, circles, area, constructions, and coordinate geometry. The emphasis is placed on the application of material to deductive proofs and numerical formulas and equations (more so than the regular Geometry course). This course will prepare students for the accelerated math classes and the ACT/SAT. After taking this course, students will be prepared for Honors Algebra II. For students wishing to get ahead mathematically, this course and Algebra II or Honors Algebra II may be taken concurrently (with permission from administration/teachers involved). Students will complete the Geometry End-of-Course Assessment at the conclusion of this course.

Length: Full year           Credit: 1 

(Prerequisite: B+ or better in Geometry or Honors Geometry and/or teacher approval)

This mathematics course contains a short review of linear functions and a major focus on nonlinear functions. Other topics included are fitting models to data, solving systems, working with exponents and roots (including radical notation), logarithms, polynomial functions, trigonometry, and matrices. This class prepares students for higher-level thinking and problem solving. This course is more in depth and moves at a faster pace than Algebra II. After taking this course, students will be prepared for Pre-Calculus and/or AP Statistics. NOTE: Students may take this course concurrently with Geometry or Honors Geometry.

Length: Full year           Credit: 1 

(Prerequisite: Pre-calculus) 

This course will include the following topics: cartesian coordinate system, functions, limits and continuity of functions, the derivative and its applications, the integral and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Derivatives and integrals involving piecewise, polynomial, rational, algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions and their inverses.

Length: Semester   Credit: ½.

Exploring World Geography by Ray Notgrass is a semester high school course that describes and explains the world God created. Students will learn about mankind’s interaction with the world both in the past and in the present. Your high school student will gain a rich understanding of physical and human geography through reading the narrative lessons, studying the maps and completing map assignments, reading literature about people and places around the world, completing writing assignments, hands-on projects, and gaining a Biblical perspective on world religions and culture.

Length: Semester   Credit: ½

This course analyzes events that are presently taking place. Sources for this class will include newspapers, magazines, and the Internet. This is an elective for upperclassmen interested in happenings in the world today. This class emphasizes class discussion and participation. Students will be required to discuss topics in a large group setting as well as give presentations to the class. Students will learn journalism skills and media bias while analyzing current events.

 Length: Semester   Credit: ½

This course will explore the course of events of World War II with special focus on people that made a difference, the Holocaust, and the lessons to be learned. Students will actively explore this war in greater depth than previous history courses. Students will be immersed in project based learning. Films will be used to enrich student understanding of the Second World War. This course is designed specifically  for students with a passion for history and a willingness and desire to read and research World War II.

 Length: Year   Credit: 1

This course is an introduction to the Spanish language. The focus will be placed on the most frequently used verbs, sometimes called the Sweet 16, through student-based content and class-created stories. Our focus will be listening to understand the language and reading, as 90-95% of class will be conducted in Spanish,  eventually adding writing and speaking. Students will build speaking fluency, one sentence at a time, practicing present tense and noticing any other tenses that are necessary to the context. Grammar will be pointed out as it ‘’pops up’’ in context to aid comprehension of our stories.

Length: Year   Credit: 1

(Prerequisite: B or better in Spanish I)

This course is a continuation of the previous year and an introduction to Spanish-speaking cultures. Students will continue to focus on (but not limited to) the Sweet 16 through student-based and cultural-based content and class-created stories, reviewing the present tense and practicing the past tense. Our focus continues to be providing the students with as much input (spoken and written language) as possible to aid the acquisition process, and to build their writing and speaking skills. Students will keep building speaking fluency, one sentence at a time, noticing whatever grammar pops up that is necessary to understanding the content.

Length: Year   Credit: 1

(Prerequisite: B or better in Spanish II)

This course is a continuation of the previous year but growing in a deeper understanding and a greater ability to express themselves in the language. The goal is to speak without thinking. While students will continue to create stories and discuss students’ lives, our discussion will expand to events and themes around the world, practicing present, past, and future tenses, and noticing conditional and subjunctive. Our focus continues to be providing the students with as much input (spoken and written language) as possible to aid the acquisition process, and to build their writing and speaking skills. Students will continue building speaking fluency, one sentence at a time, noticing grammar pops up that are necessary to understanding the content, though sometimes at greater length.

 Length: Year   Credit: 1

(Prerequisite: Instructor Approval Required)

Communication skills are the focus and most essential part of this course; however, a more advanced study of grammatical structures is also provided. Students converse with the simple present, past, conditional, and future tenses, as well as compound tenses and progressive tenses. The subjunctive mood is also explored and utilized in depth, as it is essential to the Spanish language. The course seeks to expose students to more complex and detailed vocabulary and grammatical structures through thematic units that include topics from the cultures of different Spanish-speaking countries, including but not limited to history, literature, film, music, and art. This course is conducted in Spanish and students are required to speak Spanish in class. This course is designed for the serious, college-bound student, particularly those who wish to seek a college major or minor in Spanish.

 Length: Year   Credit: 1

This course is an introduction to the French language. The focus will be placed on the most frequently used verbs, sometimes called the Sweet 16, through student-based content and class-created stories. Our focus will be listening to understand the language and reading, as 90-95% of class will be conducted in French,  eventually adding writing and speaking. We will build speaking fluency, one sentence at a time, practicing present tense and noticing any other tenses that are necessary to the context. Grammar will be pointed out as it ‘’pops up’’ in context to aid comprehension of our stories.

Length: 1 year   Credit: 1

This course provides a foundation for non-signers to study American Sign Language (ASL) and learn about deaf culture. The content is based on the most common concepts used in everyday communication, so that by the end of the year,  you may be able to reach communicative competence in sign language.

 Length: Semester   Credit: 1

Students must be registered as a College Credit Plus student with Sinclair College. This course provides a foundation for non-signers to study American Sign Language (ASL) and learn about deaf culture. It includes principles, methods, and techniques for communicating with deaf individuals who sign. Focusing on the development of receptive and expressive sign skills, manual alphabet, numbers, sign vocabulary, syntax, grammar, and culture.

Length: Semester   Credit: 1

(Prerequisite: Beginning ASL I) 

Students must be registered as a College Credit Plus student with Sinclair College. This course allows students to continue to study American Sign Language (ASL) grammatical structure, vocabulary, fingerspelling, use of signing space, conversational regulators and introductory aspects of deaf culture.

 Length: Semester   Credit: 1

(Prerequisite: Beginning ASL II) 

Students must be registered as a College Credit Plus student with Sinclair College. This course allows students to express abstract concepts in ASL using appropriate grammatical structure, signing space, vocabulary, fingerspelling, and non manual markers. The course also features continued development of conversational regulators and aspects of deaf culture.

 Length: Semester   Credit: 1

(Prerequisite: Intermediate ASL I) 

Students must be registered as a College Credit Plus student with Sinclair College. This course expands students’ ability to express abstract concepts in American Sign Language (ASL), further develops vocabulary and receptive and expressive fluency. Read and discuss topics related to deaf culture. Development of basic interpreting skills through classroom activities. Deaf community interaction required.

Length: Full Year   Credit: 1

(Prerequisite: Biology)

As a discipline, chemistry is the study of the properties, composition, and changes of matter. Students study basic atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical nomenclature, the mathematics of chemistry, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, and nuclear reactions. This course is intended for those students planning to attend college. Students are expected to have strong math skills and good study habits. The course fee covers the cost of laboratory chemicals.

Human Anatomy & Physiology I  Grade: 11, 12       Length: Full Year   Credit: 1

(Prerequisite: C or better in Biology) 

This course is a study of the human body and its functions. It is designed for those students who are interested in medical-related careers. It stresses the structure and function of the body and its systems as they operate individually and as the total human organism.

 Length: Full Year   Credit: 1

(Prerequisite: C or better in Human Anatomy & Physiology II)

This course is a continuation of the study of the human body anatomy with a strong emphasis on physiology. It is designed for those students who are interested in medical-related careers. It stresses the structures and function of the body and its systems as they operate individually and as the total human organism.

Length: Semester            Credit: ½

This course involves learning and applying both the knowledge and practices of physical activity. Students will continue to build on the skills and concepts developed in PE I. Students will continue to develop both team and individual skills in relation to physical fitness. Students will apply knowledge and skills acquired from the course in developing and setting lifelong goals for pursuing physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

Length: n/a             Credit: None

Students must participate in two full seasons (90% minimum participation) of a qualifying sport/activity. Approved activities consist of interscholastic sports, marching band and cheerleading). Successful participation of the qualifying activity will waive the need to complete .5 credits of PE, .5 credits of alternate elective will need to be selected for graduation requirements. To participate students must indicate the course selection on their scheduling sheet, complete the PE Waiver Form within the first 10 days of your activities season and turn completed form into Athletic Director.

Length: Semester Credit:  ½ 

This course is an introduction and overview of art and required for entry-level students before moving on. Students will learn the fundamentals of art, use various techniques, and learn to critique artwork. Students will demonstrate their ability to create excellent and praiseworthy artwork to glorify God.

Length: Semester          Credit: ½ 

(Prerequisite: Art I)

This course is an extension of the information presented in Art I. Students will work with diverse and varied subject matter while learning about cultures, styles of art, and work created by established artists. Students will demonstrate their ability to create excellent and praiseworthy artwork to glorify God.

Length: Full year           Credit: 1 

(Prerequisite: Students must have earned a B or better in Art II and  teacher recommendation)

A course designed for the upper-level art student who wishes to begin developing a portfolio, fine-tune and stretch his skills in a variety of media, and develop the use of art as a form of communication. This course will consist of advanced media techniques, a deeper look into art history (involving research by the student), and the beginnings of independent works of art. The student will also learn how an artist works (from concept to exhibit) and will develop the concept of using art for God’s glory and honor.

Length: Full year           Credit: 1 

(Prerequisite: Students must have earned a B or better in Art III and teacher recommendation)

This one- year course is designed for the art student who is interested in developing a portfolio of work that could be used for entrance to an art school or university for those who wish to pursue a career in art. Independent study in a variety of media will be completed to balance out the student’s portfolio and high school art experience. Students will recognize they should be stewards of God’s gift of creativity.

Length: Semester           Credit: 1

Students will explore a variety of art media and subject matter to create 3-dimensional works of art using the elements and principles of design.  Media may include ceramics, natural materials, paper, wire, wood or recycled materials. They will learn about artists, cultures and art movements from around the world and throughout history to gain inspiration and an understanding of the role sculpture plays in our everyday lives.  Students will learn how to constructively critique artwork in order to improve their creations and understand why artists make their works. They will also investigate the discipline of aesthetics to identify artistic style and how to develop their own unique, God-given style. A field trip to enhance learning and view sculpture first hand will be part of the semester experience.

Length: Semester           Credit: ½ 

(Prerequisite: digital camera)

This course is a traditional approach to photography where students will learn the basic skills of using a digital camera and photo editing software. Emphasis will be on creating dynamic compositions that demonstrate good layout and design principles. Activities will include a variety of editing experiences with filters, cropping, resizing prints, retouching, creating a photo portfolio and mounting prints for display. Students will be challenged to develop creativity, diligence, organizational skills, patience, and a cooperative spirit while working collaboratively.

Length: Semester           Credit: 1/2  

This is an introductory course to graphic design. Graphic artists combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images. Therefore, students will create visuals that effectively display ideas, information, stories, or emotions through illustrations, pictures, text layout, photo manipulation, and more. For God’s glory, students can expect to learn how to use the computer design software of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Canva.

Length: Semester           Credit: 1 /2

(Prerequisite: Graphic Design and instructor approval)

This is an advanced course in graphic design. Students will continue to grow in knowledge and use of the Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software, while also being introduced to Adobe InDesign. This project-based course will provide students the opportunity to expand on their creative skills by developing a portfolio and online presence to present their work. Students can expect to learn how their design skills can be used in a professional setting for the glory of God.

Length: Semester           Credit: ½

This is an introductory course to video production. Video production is the process of creating video content through planning, recording, editing, and uploading. Therefore, students will learn the process behind producing quality video content, focusing on the fundamentals of the video production process. For God’s glory, students can expect to learn how to use the Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software in a collaborative, project-based learning environment.

Length: Semester Credit: ½

(Prerequisite: Video Production and instructor approval)

This is an advanced course in video production. Students will continue to grow in knowledge and use of Adobe Premiere Pro while focusing more on the intricacies of the filming and editing process. This project-based course will provide students the opportunity to expand on their creative skills by developing a portfolio and online presence to present their work. Students can expect to learn how their video production skills can be used in a professional setting for the glory of God.

Length: Full year           Credit: 1  

(Prerequisite: Digital Photography and permission from instructor)

A basic orientation of yearbook writing, layout, and design are provided in this course. Students will be responsible for the development of the current year’s yearbook. Students will learn basic skills of interviewing, reporting, advertising budgets, layout, and design.

Length: Full year           Credit: 1  

This performance group is the foundation of all instrumental programs and groups at Lebanon Christian School. The emphasis is on the basics of instrument playing, tone development, note reading, and general performance. Students will perform in at least two concerts during the year.  Students are also required to participate in additional activities such as pep rallies. 

Length: Full year           Credit: 1  

This performance group is designed for those students interested in performing with a mixed choral group. Emphasis is on the basics of tone production, harmony, ear training, breathing techniques, and sight-reading. Students will explore developed skills in singing in multiple parts and will perform at 2 concerts during the year. 

Length: Semester Credit: 1/2 

This class will provide students with an opportunity to learn basic skills in music creation and production.  We will use an online web resource called Bandlab for Education.  In Bandlab, students will use a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to create mini songs using different instruments, pre-sampled loops, drum beats, synthesizer sounds, and other effects. Students can also import audio and MIDI files into a project and record through an internal or external microphone. Various projects will be assigned that are independent as well as collaborative in nature.  Students will learn how to add loops to tracks, edit loops, and about the basics of musical form and song instrumentation.

 Length: Semester Credit: ½ 

Introduce yourself to business concepts and current business issues while expanding your vocabulary, improving your critical and analytical thinking skills, and refining your business decision-making in this introductory course.

Length: Semester Credit: ½ 

Explore the world of marketing through a variety of activities and projects that cover essential topics such as the marketing mix, the seven functions of marketing, focus groups, market research process, digital marketing types, brand kit, promotional strategies, the importance of marketing, and marketing strategies. Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in the dynamic field of marketing.

Length: Semester Credit: ½

This course is designed to assist students in making biblical decisions concerning finances. The knowledge and skills of this course will help provide the student with valuable tools to be a good steward of personal finances.

Length: Semester Credit: ½

This course will familiarize students with the content and format of the ACT exam. Students will learn test-taking strategies specifically related to the ACT, as well as review English, math, and science content. They will take practice tests to prepare for the ACT. Students will be placed with a math teacher for a quarter and then be placed with an English teacher for the other quarter. This course will be pass/fail. A fee will be assessed to  cover the cost of an ACT manual that students will keep.

Length: Semester Credit: ½

(Prerequisite: Administrative approval) 

This is a one semester Pass/Fail course. Students will learn the procedures for assisting the administrative assistant in managing the office. The student will become proficient in general office skills including answering phones, basic computer skills, making copies, delivering mail, filing, and doing errands. The student will focus on executing detailed and sequential instructions. The student will demonstrate patience, respect, a willingness to learn, and confidentiality.

Length: Semester Credit: ½

(Prerequisite: Interest in a teaching career and permission of instructor)

This is a one semester Pass/Fail course. This course is designed for students to learn the procedures for assisting the teacher. The student will learn to solve basic problems and work effectively with adults and peers. The student will demonstrate patience, respect, a willingness to learn, and confidentiality.

Length: Year Credit: 1

AP English Language and Composition is an introductory college-level composition course. Students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situation, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style.

Length: Year Credit: 1

Students cultivate their understanding of the interrelationships of the natural world through inquiry-based lab investigations and field work as they explore concepts like the four Big Ideas; energy transfer, interactions between earth systems, interactions between different species and the environment, and sustainability.

*Additional AP Courses available with teacher/counselor approval

The Warren County Career Center has partnered with Lebanon Christian to allow students to take classes at both campuses and still participate in LCS activities and graduate from LCS. 

Students may attend classes on both campuses to meet graduation requirements.

PROGRAM DETAILS

• This program is for students entering their Junior year. 
• Students that are enrolled with WCCC and are required to be away from campus most of the school day, would be allowed to take online classes in order to meet LCS graduate requirements.
• If students participate in this partnership program, they are permitted to be on LCS sports teams, be involved with after school activities, participate in drama productions, and graduate with a diploma from LCS.

Length: Semester Credit: TBD

Career exploration is a partnership between Lebanon Christian and an employer in the student’s prospective career field. You must work at least 7.5 hours a week. You will be responsible to turn in your pay stub or timesheet each week to the counseling office. You may be required to provide written reflections about your work/internship experience. 

You must:

1. Miss 11 or fewer days your junior year
2. No more than 3 classes needed to graduate 
3. Must have an approved job placement by school counselor 
4. Have a job or approved internship placements 
5. Turn in your pay stub each week/biweekly to School Counselor 
6. Keep grades above a C- at interims and the end of the quarter, or you will be removed from Career Exploration for at least one week and must attend study hall during the periods you are assigned to Career Exploration. Your counselor will check your grades again after one week; if your grades are back to a C- average, you can resume Career Exploration. If not, you will attend study hall until you receive a C- average. If you leave school when you are supposed to be in study hall, it will be counted as an unexcused absence, and you will face any and all consequences for unexcused absences.