CVCA CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS We are enhancing our strong academic program through a partnership with Sevenstar Academy. This program provides an inventory of online Christian courses and teachers that we can utilize to meet the needs of your family. Each course is built on a Biblical worldview, and each meets CVCA’s academic standards.
Sevenstar is an optional, parent-paid program; it does not replace CVCA’s course offerings. All of the courses offered through Sevenstar will count as elective credit on your student’s transcript. We trust that you are excited about the possibilities of enhancing your student’s education through the following high school courses:
Marine Science — Set sail on a research expedition to explore the marine environment! This virtual expedition will leave from Tampa Bay and travel around the Earth investigating the many habitats and organisms of the oceans. As a crew member, you will be conducting research, performing experiments, gathering and analyzing data, and discovering humans’ interrelationship with the marine environment. The purpose of the course is to provide an overview of the marine environment. The content includes the nature of science, the origins of the oceans, the chemical and physical structure of the marine environment, ecology of the various sea zones, marine communities, and the interrelationship between humans and the ocean. We will learn about God’s creation the fulfillment of His charge to care for and rule over the earth.
Chinese 1 - This is a beginning-level course that will introduce the student to a variety of areas of Mandarin Chinese (Simplified). In this course, the student will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the five units of material (Introduction to Chinese, Greetings, Calendar, Weather, and Time), students learn to express themselves using an ever-increasing vocabulary. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Chinese culture, sprinkled throughout the course, will help the learner focus on the Chinese-speaking world and its culture, people, geographical locations and histories. The course is aligned to the national foreign language standards. Note: Chinese 1 does not meet the CVCA foreign language requirements. We recommend students complete their CVCA foreign language requirements prior to enrolling in this enhancement.
Chinese 2 — This course is a continuation of a beginning-level course that will introduce the student to a variety of areas of language learning. In this course, the student will learn listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the five units of material (Daily Routine, Animals, Hobbies, The Body, and Descriptions), students learn to express themselves using an ever-increasing vocabulary, present-tense verbs, articles, and adjectives. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind. Culture is sprinkled throughout the course in an attempt to help the learner focus on the Chinese-speaking world and its culture, people, geographical locations, and histories. The course is aligned to the national foreign language standards. Note: Chinese 2 does not meet the CVCA foreign language requirements. We recommend students complete their CVCA foreign language requirements prior to enrolling in this enhancement. |
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Fees - These courses entail a fee in addition to current CVCA tuition. There is a one-time registration fee of $20.00. Semester courses are $425, year-long courses are $525, and AP courses are $625. Parents interested in Sevenstar Academy as an enhancement to their student’s CVCA curriculum are asked to contact Dr. Judy Sewell or 330-929-0575, ext. 236.
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AP Art History — This course will provide students with college-level instruction in the history of art. Students will examine major forms of artistic expression from the past and present and from a variety of cultures. Students will learn to look at these works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate what they see or experience in light of a Christian worldview. Students will able to identify the presence or absence of Biblical truth reflected in art and architecture through the centuries. Note: AP Art History does not meet the CVCA fine arts requirement. Students must complete their fine arts requirement before enrolling in the AP course.
AP Computer Science A — Students will play the role of a "survivor" while they work through the course material. AP Computer Science A is a college-level computer course covering the applications of computing within the context of programming methodology, algorithms, and data structures. This is a one-year course, and students will be able to take the College Board Computer Science A examination in May. The computer language that will be used is Java, which is a free download for either a Macintosh or a Windows platform. |
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Thinking and Learning Strategies — This course will prepare students to succeed on reading, math, and writing assessments. Through reading, writing, and math activities, students will develop their critical thinking skills and test-taking strategies. The objectives of this course go beyond mere test preparation. In addition to becoming familiar with the common test formats, question-types, and rubrics, students will develop the critical thinking skills needed to succeed in the 21st century. Since God has designed each student with special gifts and talents, the course includes appropriate Scriptural references to enhance and expound a Biblical worldview. Commonly in today’s world, students are faced with worldly advice concerning self-esteem. This course, however, offers a fresh view of God-esteem, one which will help the students see beyond themselves and look to godly advice from the Bible and other Christians. Students will use a variety of learning methods in this course, including scoring rubrics, self-assessments, practice tests, and learning-log entries. While most of the course will be based upon independent practice, students will have opportunities to interact with their classmates through synchronous chats and discussion board activities. |
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