Academics

A Modern Take Classical Education

Most schools, private or public, have taken to a modern education philosophy of teaching facts and information. Kids are taught to soak up and regurgitate information on command.

To make a school "Christian" simply sprinkle the Bible on top of modern education trends.

Eukarya is different. Eukarya seeks to teach children like the founding fathers of our nation were taught. Instead of just raw information we are focused critical thinking skills and teaching children to analyze and understand knowledge on a deeper level.

Children who are taught in the classical method can recognize truth, see the beauty in the world, have an appetite for goodness, view the world from other people's viewpoints, and communicate effectively.

What We Emphasize

Classical Christian Education

Academics at Eukarya Christian Academy include Classical Christian Education Philosophies

At Eukarya Christian Academy we follow the classical educational philosophies that are defined in Dorothy Sayer’s Essay, “The Lost Tools of Learning”. In this essay, classical education is defined in 3 developmental stages and describes what may be expected at each developmental stage of classical Christian academics.

  1. Stage One: The Grammar Stage
    Kindergarten through 6th grade
  2. Stage Two: The Dialectic Stage
    7th through 9th grade
  3. Stage Three: The Rhetoric Stage
    10th through 12th grade

Teaching the trivium (the three classical stages) through a Christian worldview prepares students for lifelong learning. Grammar, logic, and rhetoric are not merely subjects and stages but are tools of learning that may be applied to any subject. Every subject whether it be a language, history, science or knowledge contains fundamental grammar, a logical understanding of how those parts work together, that can be assimilated and communicated rhetorically. Classical education empowers its student with tools to approach any subject.

Students at Eukarya are presented a large amount of factual material. Memorization is easy for the student in this stage of development so we recite in Language Arts, we chant and sing in Latin, and we play games and use flashcards in Mathematics. In this way, our students learn the concrete facts of mathematics, grammar terms, phonics, historical dates, science terms, and Bible knowledge.

Students are taught to think analytically about the facts learned during the Grammar Stage. Since students are developmentally ready for abstract concepts, Eukarya teaches Formal Logic for a full year during this stage. Using the tools learned in logic, teachers can assign cross-curricular projects, ask students to formulate opinions and theories, create opportunities for research, and encourage students to investigate, debate, and communicate their thoughts orally and in writing.

Students demonstrate their abstract thoughts with wisdom and reason. The knowledge learned during the grammar stage and the understanding of how those facts relate in the dialectic stage is then further applied while exploring deeper into classic literature, mathematics, history, Christian apologetics, and laboratory sciences. A prominent feature of Rhetorical level classwork at Eukarya is the use of the Omnibus Curriculum. In Omnibus students further build their knowledge of history, social sciences, culture, and literature and apply it through constructive dialogue and criticism. Students are armed with the ability to write persuasive essays, research papers, and complete cross-curricular projects.

Cultivating Lifelong Learning for a Stronger Mindset and Perspective

Here at Eukarya, we believe that the best way to hone a child's capability is by teaching them how to think logically and embody the Christian virtues imparted by God through Christ.

We educate the wholeness of our students not to learn the academic basics merely but for them to acquire the highest degree of excellence while teaching them to become passionate people with strong moral character and Christ-like goodness.

Our education model and curriculum are modeled on the educational principles perfected by the Greeks and Romans while following the solid biblical framework that focuses on imitating Christ thru character, attitude, work, and service.

Classical education will help your children succeed academically and succeed in having an unshakeable faith.

Eukarya's Learning Fundamentals

Here at Eukarya, our Classical Education model is applied through the Trivium method. Students will go through the following stages: Grammar, Dialectic, and Rhetoric. Each phase concentrates on classical and Christian education suited to the student’s cognitive development. Focusing first on knowledge, followed by understanding, and lastly, wisdom.

These learning fundamentals play a critical role in our students’ growth and developmental years. So if you are interested to know the curriculum per stage, here are the subjects included in the Trivium.

An Overview of Eukarya's Major Subject Areas

Our language arts are divided into the following major components:

Reading

  1. Students who are starting to learn how to read will use Guided Reading groups.
  2. The Phonics Museum by Veritas Press and Explode the Code will be used within the class to teach the phonics lessons.
  3. Students who have already cracked the reading code and are ready for comprehensive development will use Literature Groups. Students will also read classical literature books depending on their reading level. Students will also read 6-8 chapter books per year.
  4. The Continuum of Literacy Learning by G. Pinnell and I. Fountas will be utilized by the teachers to create their teachers’ plans and lessons.
  5. Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System will be used for the quarterly assessment of the students.

Spelling

  1. For emergent spellers we work with words through activities like making words, word sorts, and word family explorations.
  2. For students who are ready for spelling lists we assess them and provide a suitable word list for their development. Then, students will be tested regularly through The Grammar of Spelling word lists.

Grammar

  1. First Language Lessons will be utilized by Kindergarten to 1st Grade to understand and memorize poetry, parts of speech, punctuation, and capitalization rules.
  2. Shurley Grammar is used by 2nd to 6th Grade students for them to know the proper punctuation and capitalization rules, as well as reference skills.

Writing

  1. For emergent writers we use First Language Lessons by Jessie Wise Bauer.
  2. Students will be utilizing "A Reason For Handwriting" to learn the proper letter formation of both manuscript and cursive.
  3. To learn writing with structure and style, students will use the "Institute for the Excellence in Writing.”

Books

Reading is foundational to both our lower school and upper school. Students will be exposed to many books available in our school library. They are encouraged to read both their assignments and also word and chapter books according to their current skill level.

Some Major Topics Covered:

  • Mammals
  • Earth, Sea, Sky
  • Vertebrates
  • Engines

Goals include:

  • Mastery
  • Not just filling in worksheets
  • Working at the student’s pace using a hands-on method
CURRICULUM: K-6

Lower School

1. Bible/Christian Studies

Students will learn and know the Bible and the truth by learning the plans of salvation and biblical history.

Curriculum under this study:

Summit Ministries Building on the Rock is a bible curriculum for kindergarten to sixth grade to lay the groundwork for a biblical worldview. The framework of this curriculum is made with a spiral sequence and built with 20 biblical truths found in the scripture. Students will see this as a fun learning way of knowing, loving, and trusting God's word. It was designed to engage the students not just to know the truths from the bible but also to seek wisdom through Socratic questioning.

Summit Ministries Building on the Rock is categorized according to their cognitive level. See the list below to learn the curriculum per level.

Lower Level Grammar

Young students will begin to learn biblical viewpoints, and overall, grow with an instilled confidence of their personal values in terms of their faith. This course is crafted for all learning styles.

Focuses on building a solid life foundation thru God. This course will also examine God's truth expressed through Jesus, creation, the Bible, and some specific characters found in the Old Testament. This course will teach students obedience, reverence, loyalty, and gratitude.

This course will help the students to know how to build a harmonious relationship with God through Jesus, Our Savior. It will also focus on the purpose of the creation, sins and their effect, atonement, and more. In addition, the fellowship will teach the students joy, trust, humility, and compassion.

Upper-Level Grammar

The Image-bearers course will help the students build a relationship with themselves as they become like Jesus. Students will discover and examine God's image, servanthood, personal disharmony, and many more through this chapter. In addition, Image-bearers will teach the students holiness, confidence, self-control, and peace.

This grade focuses on how the students can build a relationship with others.

Stewardship focuses on stewarding many resources. It will also give the students opportunity to explore bible stories, biblical archaeology, marriage, family, church, the role of the nation, and many more. In addition, students will learn orderliness, dependability, perseverance, and initiative.

This course is an introduction to biblical and unbiblical worldviews. In addition, students will be introduced to critical thinking skills while exploring religious and philosophical worldviews.

2. History/Geography

This curriculum is also made and categorized depending on the cognitive stage of the student. The ultimate goal of this subject is to teach the students that God fully controls our history and its outcome. And as they mature, the level of learning that will be provided will be developed for the students to understand how Western Civilization and the growth of Christianity collaborates in creating the history of the world and the United States.

Under History/Geography is the Master Books for K-6, lower-level grammar. It is also categorized according to their cognitive level. See the list below to learn the curriculum per level.

Lower Level Grammar

Masterbooks Continents, Countries, Geography

Teaching the students to understand God's world by introducing the basics of history, politics, economics, sociology, and geography.

Abeka

Students will travel back to the Eastern Hemisphere using old world history and geography. Students will learn the alphabet with the Phoenicians, meet and discover the life of the famous explorers, missionaries, and leaders from the past.

Claritas Memory Work & Timeline

A full-color guide includes 28 weeks of grammar pegs for the following subjects: History, Math, Science, Latin, English Grammar, Scripture, Geography, Hymn, Timeline. This subject will show the students the creation of Rome up to its fall.

Masterbooks My Story and the World Around

The course includes basic introductions to politics, sociology, history, economics, and geography. With this course, students will get a complete understanding of God's world and the cultures of many countries.

Masterbooks My Story, My Country, My World

This social studies series focuses on God's creation of families. This course will teach the students how families have lived around the world. It will also give students a solid knowledge of how the state, federal government, and economic principles work.

Cycle 1: Ancients (BC 5000 - 400 AD)

Provides the complete history study from the earliest nomads up to the last Roman emperor. 

 

Cycle 2: Medieval / Early Renaissance (400 - 1600)

This course tells the story of medieval history. Students will learn in a compelling and fun way. This cycle uses engaging steps to learn the history from the fall of Rome to the rise of the renaissance.

Cycle 3: Late Renaissance to Early Modern (1600 - 1850)

With this cycle, students will learn the significant historical events from Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners.

Cycle 4: Modern times (1850 - present)

Students will learn the glorious history of the world's civilization from Victoria's Empire to the end of the USSR and the war in Iraq.

3. Grammar/Penmanship/Writing

Lower Level Grammar

This course is a complete grammar text that uses classical techniques such as but not limited to copy work, narration, and picture study to establish language skills and ability.

This course is a complete grammar text that focuses on dictation and other classical techniques like picture study to establish language skills and ability.

Students will have oral lessons from this point which corresponds to Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Greek Myths, and many other grammar practices like poetry memorization and even spelling lists.

Upper Level Grammar

This curriculum is used in conjunction with Claritas Classical Academy’s memory work. The grammar exercises included will be taught by the teacher. Students will enjoy learning because the methods applied in this curriculum are ideally suited for 3rd to 5th graders. Example methods are word sorting, building words with letter tiles, tracing words thru sand, flashcards, and more.

The curriculum provides daily assignments like vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and teacher lesson plans. As a result, students will be able to build confidence as they learn the most effective writing method, for they will gain lifetime excellence in writing.

The Fundamental Grammar Units 1, 2, and 3 are connected lesson by lesson with the Fundamental Grammar Guide and specific history cycles. Students from 4th to 6th need a Fundamental Grammar Workbook: Units 1 & 2, including the parent’s answer key and lessons 1-13 of the Fundamental Grammar Guide. Students also need a Fundamental Grammar Workbook: Unit 3, covering the diagramming, proofing, and parsing guide.

This handwriting curriculum is suited for Kindergarten up to 6th Graders. The K-6 students will build self-esteem as they gain essential skills from emergent to cursive writing mastery.

4. Spelling/Phonics

With this curriculum, students will expand their knowledge of learning the letters, their sounds, and words. Overall, students will learn how the oral and written language works together.

Lower Level Grammar

Heggerty

This curriculum focuses on the eight phonemic awareness skills, letter and sound recognition, language awareness, and many more.

Phonemics

As part of the students' reading success, the teachers will teach kindergarten to 1st graders phonemic skills through rhyming, blending, doing some syllable activities, and working with phonemes.

Primary Phonics

This curriculum includes workbooks and phonetic storybooks that teach consonant sounds and a cumulative review of the previous consonant lessons. Students will also be introduced to short printing practice for the traditional lower case of each letter.

Heggerty

Supplemental curriculum to support the existing literacy taken by the students. This curriculum will help the students who are struggling with decoding.

Phonemics

Students will learn phonemic awareness to master their ability to hear, recognize, and play with individual sounds in spoken words.

Explode the Code ¾

Students will learn vocabulary to learn new words and identify sight words, fluency to build comprehension, phonics to understand the relationship of sound and symbol, writing,  and phonemic awareness.

Upper Level Grammar

Helping the upper-level students to become phonemically proficient by learning blending phonemes, segmenting into phonemes, adding and deleting phonemes, substituting phonemes, and more.

Like the other series and levels, this one will provide the 3rd to 6th graders a sequential, systematic approach to phonics by blending sounds to build vocabulary and read words, phrases, sentences, and stories.

Kindergarten to 6th Grade: Spelling Plus

This curriculum can be used for kindergarten up to the 6th graders. Students will learn the 1,000 most commonly used and misspelled words and get some tips and techniques concerning spelling. In addition, students will get the chance to encounter homophones in each lesson and know the phonetic characteristics of each of the many words provided.

5. Math

Saxon Math is one of the best-known programs used for Lower and Upper grades. With its more than 30 years of proven success, students will get a higher understanding and expertise on solving all types of mathematical problems.

 

Lower Level Grammar

Students will learn new skills, such as sorting by color, skip counting, learning patterns,  measuring time and graphs. Students will also be taught incrementally with story problems.

This curriculum will teach more advanced math skills, such as working with more significant numbers, geometric shapes, diagrams, graphs, basic arithmetic calculations, and simple fractions.

With Saxon 3, students will learn how to identify place value; complete patterns, master multiplication and division facts; add/subtract multi-digit numbers; multiply a multi-digit number by a single digit; divide by a 1-digit divisor; add/subtract fractions with common denominators; telling time to the minute; change for a dollar; graphing.

Upper Level Grammar

This curriculum will prepare the students for their upper-level Algebra and Geometry. Lessons that will be covered in this stage are fractions, decimals, geometry, area, volume, ratio, proportion, exponents, scientific notation, percentage, and many more such as the Pythagorean Theorem.

6. Science

Lower Level Grammar

Abeka God’s World

Kindergarten students are curious learners, and with this curriculum, students will develop a love for science while building a relationship with God. It will focus on how science correlates with God's world. In addition, kindergarten students will be introduced to health, seeds, animals, the seashore, weather, and seasons.

Outdoor Nature Study

Students will have a hands-on way to learn and explore nature. With this curriculum, students will develop their interest in science, leading them into their future careers. Students will also learn essential survival skills such as nature identification, safety skills, and map skills.

To bring the Bible to life, students will learn that science is a tool God has given us to understand and learn His creations. Activities incorporated through this curriculum are biblically inspired stories, investigations, explorations, and more.

Through hands-on investigations and biblically inspired stories, students will learn and discover more about God's creation, and His world. This curriculum will cover topics such as matter, energy, force, simple machines, meteorology, geology, and more.

Lower Level Grammar

Answers in Genesis God's Design: Human Body

Students will learn about our human anatomy and discover the real truth that we are created in God's image.

Answers in Genesis God's Design: World of Animals

Students will learn and know all about the animal kingdom, from cuddly mammals and slimy frogs to jellyfish and bacteria. With this curriculum, students will discover how God created each animal with uniqueness.

Answers in Genesis God's Design: World of Plants

Students will discover how God designed the plants around us. With this curriculum, they will be able to study the seeds, leaves, and flowers. They will also explore meat-eating plants, fungi, algae, and many more.

Answers in Genesis Heaven and Earth: Our Planet Earth

Students will learn and discover how God created the land and skies. They will also find out what geology, astronomy, and meteorology are and how they relate.

Answers in Genesis Heaven and Earth: Our Weather and Water

Students will learn how God designed and created our oceans and how it affects our weather. Children will also know how meteorologists study and predict the changes in our climate.

Answers in Genesis Heaven and Earth: Our Universe

Students will explore and learn about our solar system and how God created the earth to support life. Children will study each of the planets, including the nebulae, stars, comets, and meteors. This curriculum will also cover how astronauts can bring life and glory to God.

This curriculum is a complete discussion of chemistry and ecology. Students will discover and learn every detail of how God created our ecosystem, atoms, matter, and molecules.

Answers in Genesis The Physical World: Machines and Motions

Students will learn how machines like levers and inclined planes work in building the beautiful pyramids made by the Egyptians. They will also learn the laws of motion and the basic principles governing the world.

Answers in Genesis The Physical World: Heat and Energy

Students will discover how God supplies and provides energy to meet our needs. They will learn about fossil fuels and nuclear power plants. The students will also experiment with magnets, light bulbs, mirrors, and lenses. Students will also learn how our sun can produce power and why it is considered an excellent source of energy.

Answers in Genesis The Physical World: Inventions and Technology

Students will get a chance to know the many inventors and their inventions. With this curriculum, students will appreciate how resourceful and creative every man God creates is.

God's Design Series

This curriculum is based on how science and the Bible work together. It is a combination of the biblical worldview in terms of the world's creation and it’s being supported with the world of science. Students will explore life science, physical science, earth & space science, and chemistry.

Claritas Science Memory Work

With this curriculum, students will learn biology, which includes taxonomy, plants, protists, vertebrates, invertebrates, birds, mammals, and the human body. They will also learn about the Socratic period, Galen & Hippocrates.

7. Foreign Language

Students will connect with the roots of our own language through Latin, and different cultures and forms of thinking through languages such as Spanish. Eukarya starts students early on and continues to re-enforce language as a life-long pursuit.

Lower/Upper-Level Grammar

Through this curriculum, students will learn how to read, understand, and interpret Latin and Spanish for them to increase their language literacy, learn the wisdom of history, and understand the foundations of our own language, culture, and history.

8. Fine Arts/Concentrations (Electives)

Lower / Upper Level Concentrations

Music / Art / STEM / Equipping Minds

Music

This curriculum for K-6 will provide a foundational understanding of music to all its students. They will learn to read and write standard notation, sing and play instruments, and learn the value of the great masterworks of the Western tradition.

Art

This curriculum for K-6 will provide foundation knowledge and understanding to the students through visual arts. They will learn the basics of art, elements, and design principles. The students will also learn how the piece was made and how to appreciate art and its history.

STEM/STEAM

This curriculum is a modern approach to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with applied arts to real situations. Students will develop both sides of their brains for analytical and creative thinking.

Physical Education (P.E.)

Physical education for K-4 is focused on learning about the mind-body connection. Students will enjoy the fun of pushing, jumping, and climbing to develop their proprioceptive system. Students can also learn how to build their fine motor skills utilizing locomotor skills, eye-foot coordination, ball work, and balance.

For 5th to 6th grade, students will be focused on manipulative games and sports. In addition, the students will also introduce strengthening and cardio fitness at this stage.

9. Logic

Lower/Upper-Level Grammar

Equipping Minds Cognitive Exercises

This curriculum is specially made to improve students’ working memory and visual and auditory processing. Students will also be guided on how to develop their attention, logic, comprehension, processing speed, language, social skills, attention, executive functioning, behavior, and self-regulation.

STEM Critical Thinking

With this curriculum, students will be exposed to real problems to come up with their own solutions. They will be encouraged to explore the issues, ask questions, and evaluate the entire situation to find the best solution. Students will be able to build self-esteem to become more confident in presenting themselves and what they think.

This curriculum will not just develop the students’ primary language and thinking skills; they will also go through practical exercises for them to develop their critical reasoning activity.

10. Literature

Lower-Level Grammar

Students will learn the sound-symbol relationship to be able to read consonant-vowel-consonant and high-frequency words. Grade 1-2 will study the alphabet phonological awareness and early phonics. They will be encouraged to establish independence in comprehending texts and to distinguish different styles and genres.

Upper-Level Grammar

Literature Books According to History Cycle

Students will learn civilization, country, facts, and past ideas. They will be encouraged to engage and think about what has come before us. The students will learn about the artificial division between history and literature with this curriculum.

Literature Guides

This curriculum is designed to help the students with their vocabulary and comprehension. In addition, they will also learn how to love literature. Some of the books that will be used on the upper-level grammar are Farmer Boy, Charlotte's Web, Mr. Popper's Penguins, and A Bear Called Paddington.

Curriculum: 7-12

Upper School

1. Bible/Christian Studies

Lower Level Logic

Students will compare and contrast the key tenets of Christianity to Islam, naturalism, and a new spirituality. This curriculum will also have component reviews of Romans and 1 & 2 Corinthians. Topics included are Atheism, evolution, materialism, Islam, the five pillars of Islam, and many more.

Students will learn and understand how to live their Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture. Topics that are included in this curriculum are Apologetics, Popular culture, Revelation, truth, knowledge, Science, relativism, Darwinism, Marriage and Family, and The resurrection.

Upper Level Logic

This bible-centered curriculum comes with real-world applications that will help students understand the biblical worldview to shape their spiritual formation and critical thinking. With this curriculum, students will also be encouraged to evangelize and engage with the culture of Christ.

Rhetoric

Summit Ministries

This curriculum will prepare the students to defend their Christian worldview against other belief systems to strengthen their understanding of faith, culture, and the times to discover and counter opposing worldviews.

Unquestioned Answers (Rethinking 10 Christian Cliches to Rediscover Biblical Truths) by Dr. Jeff Myers

Christian clichés will be covered here to deepen its meaning and biblical truth. With this curriculum,  students will gain a more robust faith while learning biblical topics such as faith, sin, loving others, social justice, prayer, God's goodness, and more.

10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) by Rebecca McLaughlin

Students will explore the different classic issues such as “Isn’t Christianity Homophobic?” or “Who Cares If You’re a Boy or a Girl?” These questions will help the students become firm and loyal to their faith and the biblical truth. This curriculum will also serve as a tool for them to understand the misrepresentations and outright lies that will challenge their faith.

2. History / Geography

Lower Level Logic up to Rhetoric

Upper School History & Social Studies Scope and Sequence Summaries

World Geography: The study of World Geography focuses on the relationships among people, places, and environments that result in geographic patterns on the earth. The students will study the physical, cultural, political, economic, and religious characteristics of the world regions. Students will use a variety of interdisciplinary sources, both primary and secondary, such as maps, pictures, and documents to learn about the geography of different world regions.

Civics & Economics: Students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in an interdependent world. Students will focus on a practical understanding of civics and economics that affect their lives as consumers and citizens. As informed decision-makers, students will apply acquired knowledge to real life situations in citizenship and personal finance.

Ancient/Medieval World History: This course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the major themes of World History from 8000 BC to 1500 AD.  The class will focus on five major areas of world history as we study chronologically: knowledge of historical facts, historical reasoning and thinking, mapping, historical writing, and document analysis. 

 Modern World History: This course is based on world history from 1450 until 2010.  We will look at the “big picture” to identify patterns and processes that explain change and continuity across history.  Students will refine their analytical and critical thinking skills through reading primary source documents and writing argumentative essays. 

United States History: This course is based on United States and Virginian history from 1600 until 2020.  In addition to learning content, students will identify patterns and processes that explain change and continuity across time.  Students will continue to focus on primary source documents and writing argumentative essays. 

United States Government: This class will focus on the principles and beliefs upon which the United States was founded, as well as the structure, functions, and powers of government at the national, state, and local levels. Students learn major political ideas and forms of government in history. A significant focus of the course is on the US Constitution, its underlying principles and ideas, and the form of government it created. Students analyze major concepts of republicanism, federalism, checks and balances, separation of powers, popular sovereignty, and individual rights nd compare the US system of government with other political systems.

3. Grammar /Penmanship /Writing

Lower Level Logic

Institute for the Excellence in Writing

This curriculum provides humorous, incremental, and effective writing lessons that will teach and entertain. Daily assignments, vocabulary words, and literature suggestions will be provided to its students for them to become proficient writers.

English from the Roots Up

Students will learn and focus on discussing 100 Greek and Latin root words.

Upper Level Logic

Lost Tools of Writing Level 1

This composition curriculum has the goal of cultivating thoughtful and articulate writers. The focus of this curriculum is to teach the students more about writing persuasive essays.

Upper-Level Logic/Rhetoric

Students will learn speed-reading, close-reading, and humane-reading. They will also experience a question-driven dialogue with a book and how reading in layers gives the students insight to truth.

Grammar / Penmanship / Writing / Rhetoric

This is a continuation of LTW I but focusing now on studying the judicial address, which will help refine persuasive essay writing for the students.

4. Spelling / Phonics

Lower Level Logic Up to Rhetoric

Older learners who struggle to decode and encode words will benefit from this curriculum. This course will give students explicit instruction in phonemic awareness for them to become more proficient readers.

5. Math

Lower Level Logic

Saxon 8/7

This curriculum covers fractions, area, percent, scientific notation, graphing, roots, linear equations, polynomials, order of operations, ratio, and pre-Algebra concepts.

Saxon 1/2

This curriculum will cover prealgebra mathematics, an entire pre-algebra course, an introduction to geometry, and discrete mathematics. Students will also learn the Prime and Composite numbers, fractions & decimals, order of operations, coordinates, exponents, square roots, ratios, algebraic phrases, probability, the Pythagorean Theorem, and more.

Saxon Algebra 1

Students will learn the signed numbers, exponents, how to solve equations, two equations with unknowns, graphing equations, ratio, unit conversions, scientific notation, geometry, trinomials, rational equations, perimeter, area, volume, English to metric conversion, surface area, and the quadratic formula.

Upper-Level Logic Up to Rhetoric

Algebra 1

This curriculum will begin to create abstract algebraic generalizations based on their concrete understanding of mathematics. Students will also be involved in Socratic discussions, interactive lectures and activities, peer problem and collaborative group assignments, competitions, and games.

Algebra 2

This curriculum prepares the students for Pre-Calculus. The subject consists of exponential, radical, rational, quadratic, inverse, logarithmic functions, conic sections, series, and sequences.

Geometry

With this curriculum, students will learn about the history of math as it was established in the old Greek world to review what Geometry instructs us concerning God and His creation.

Advanced Math

Students will build skills and confidence in Pre-algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, and Calculus / AP Calculus.

Trigonometry

This curriculum will cover trig functions, identities, ratios, and more. Students will also get tricks and tips to help them when they start Calculus.

Calculus

Students will learn what Calculus is and its history, general concept, function, and its application to real-world situations, concepts of derivative, algebraic functions, the application in applied problems, and more.

Consumer Math

This curriculum will teach the students how to use their basic math abilities in real-world circumstances like shopping, computing taxes, approximating monthly spending plans, calculating interest rates for financing, and more.

Economics

This curriculum will provide a broad survey of business economics, financial markets, personal finance, free-market commercialism, and the proper financial duty of government. In addition, students will learn how to create financial literacy for them to know how to come up with great financial choices in their individual lives.

6. Science

Lower Level Logic

Logic Level Science

Students will learn Chemistry and Physics for the Logic Stage. For Chemistry, students will learn Periodic Table, Matter, Solutions, Reactions, Acids, Bases, Chemistry of Life, Chemistry of Industry. For Physics, students will learn Forces, Motion, Energy, Thermodynamics, Waves, Electricity, Magnetism, Engineering, Nuclear Physics.

Life Science / Earth Science

With this curriculum, students will build a close engagement with Earth Science and offer a solid education while cultivating a sense of wonder and responsibility for God's remarkable world. Students will also learn landforms, minerals, and planetary phenomena, many other topics such as conservation of natural resources, climate change, pollution, and environmental justice, and geologic history. With Life Science, students will learn of living organisms, including microorganisms, plants, animals, and human beings.

Upper-Level Logic Up to Rhetoric

Apologia: Biology

Provide students an introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology and heavy emphasis on the vocabulary of biology, and a strong background in the scientific method.

Advanced Biology/Anatomy & Physiology

This curriculum will cover both anatomy and physiology. Students will discover who they really are and that our Creator knew us before we were born.

Chemistry

This curriculum will provide detailed information on stoichiometry, kinetics, acids and bases, thermodynamics, atomic structure, redox reactions, solutions, orbital hybridization, molecular geometry, molecular orbitals, chemical equilibrium, and nuclear chemistry.

Saxon: Physics

This is an engineering physics training course. Students will need a scientific calculato. Students should have a basic knowledge of the concepts in the Advanced Mathematics course to be able to take this curriculum.

7. Foreign Language

Lower Level Logic

This curriculum will provide the students an immersive experience in the Latin language, with courses carried out entirely in Latin. Students will combine the basics of Latin grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, and also research study components of the culture of the ancient Roman world, through complete Latin immersion and also by complying with the history of the fictional Roman famiia in the 2nd century A.D.

This curriculum will cover the Imperium Romanum; Visual Latin 3 and 4 Gender; Singular and Plural.

Upper-Level Logic

Lingua Latina: Latin 2

This curriculum deals with Roman history. Students will learn about the city of Rome followed by a prose version of Vergil's Aeneid I-IV, with some flows in the initial, and Livy's Book I supplemented with essences from Ovid. At first, Livy's prose is delicately adjusted, but the guide consists of primarily unadapted texts by Livy, Aulus Gellius, Nepos, Sallust, Cicero, and Horace.

Avancemos: Spanish 1

Students will learn vocabulary and grammar topics to empower them to become proficient in Spanish.

Rhetoric

Lingua Latina: Latin 2-4

This curriculum contains a list of Roman consuls and their triumphs, name index, word index, and all the words used in both parts of the curriculum. Students will also start learning gerunds, gerundive, and subjunctive moods. They will start practicing the knowledge that they have through essays for them to strengthen their analytical thinking.

Avancemos: Spanish 1-4

This curriculum contains four levels and aims to empower the students to communicate in Spanish effectively. Students will also experience connections between language and culture.

8. Fine Arts / Concentrations (Electives)

Lower Level Logic

Students will develop their critical thinking and creativity through Arts. For example, while music supports math and language development, it will also help the students to sharpen their spatial-temporal skills. They will also sing and play instruments and learn the value and structure of music and arts in culture and communities. Then as for Physical Education, students will be able to fine-tune their motor skills and coordination. It will also help the students to boost their self-discipline, sportsmanship, goal-setting skills, and judgment.

Upper-Level Logic Up to Rhetoric

Physical Education

Students will hone their physical skills through PE. Students will utilize their skills in a variety of contexts such as locomotor skills, fitness, body management, throwing and capturing, striking with body components, and striking with objects. PE includes an introduction to several sports with additional programs for soccer, volleyball, basketball, and more.

Concentrations

Eukarya offers a variety of elective courses to help students hone their skills in the real world. Beginning in 9th grade, students receive a number of assessments to help them understand their personal giftings. Based on those results and personal interests they are then placed in courses that offer specific instruction three times per week.

Concentrations offered to students include the following: Drama / Art / Business / STEM / Trades / Government* / Education* / Ministry / Health Science*
Clubs offered: Missions and Worship Band / Small Engine Repair / Yearbook / Debate / Chess / Greek / FIRST Robotics / Art*
*In Development

9. Logic

Lower Level Logic

Students will learn how to reason with relevance, purpose, and clarity. In addition, students will master the 28 logical fallacies for them to learn how to filter good and bad reasoning, and at the same time, help them in writing and speaking effectively.

This curriculum will help the students form and or structure their argument altogether.

Upper-Level Logic

This will teach students how to conduct formal and informal debates. They will also learn how to develop good arguments. They will also learn ethos, pathos, style, and debate arrangement.

Students will learn how to create compelling and persuasive arguments on their own. This curriculum is a combination of logic and rhetoric. Students will discover how to create a logical structure of good arguments by using several lines of argument like examples, analogy, comparison, testimony, and statistics.

With this curriculum, students will learn how to balance philosophical and practical application and how to bring Aristotle excerpts into contemporary moments. In addition, students will go through workshops, imitation assignments, and oratory presentations to practice their rhetorical skills.

Rhetoric

Fallacy Detective: Focuses mainly on errors in reasoning. False trail fallacy, Ad Hominem strike, Tu Quoque, straw man fallacy, and also a faulty appeal to authority. The last section of this curriculum reviews the propaganda tools such as appeal to fear or pity, bandwagon, repeating, and quandary.

 

The Thinking Toolbox: Focuses on critical reasoning while covering subjects about understanding the distinctions between discussions, disputes, arguments, determining facts, inferences, or points of view, handling opposing points of view, and assessing evidence.

10. Literature

Lower Level Up to Rhetoric

The primary curriculum covers the works of the ancient world back from the beginning and culminating in the first century.

 

The secondary curriculum will teach the students to read and learn and appreciate the Great Books in light of the truth of Scripture. Students will also learn how to engage with the great works of Western Civilization and learn how to think biblically about everything.

11. Apologetics / Worldview / Philosophy

Upper-Level Logic

Understanding the Faith will help the students to defend and promote the Christian biblical worldview against the other beliefs. Controversies such as: Is God Christian? Isn’t Claiming Truth Intolerant? Is the Bible Anti-Science? will help the students to grow a deeper faith as they defend their beliefs.

Understanding the Times uses a fascinating, thorough look at how the tenets of the Christian worldview compare to the five significant competing worldviews of our day: Islam, Secular Humanism, Marxism, New Age, and also Postmodernism.

Rhetoric

This curriculum will address issues like gender identity, abortion, technology, and poverty. This subject aims to equip the students to apply a bold Christian witness to their relationships with loved ones, neighbors, and colleagues.

“The measure of education goes beyond the present”

-Tom Spencer

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