Grades 10-12
Enlightium School offers primary school students Ignitia accredited curriculum Computer base / worksheet-based / project based.
Enlightium is still in the process of obtaining the official license for SMP students to join our school, we are focusing to have this license fully process by 2025 which will allow us to enroll grade 10 to 12 with National recognition, however we are able to enroll grade 10 to 12 into our International high school program.
Ignitia is our default curriculum for 10th grade to 12th grade students. This primary support is print-based and computer based which includes:
- Print- Computer Based Curriculum
- Additional Video-based Assignments
- Unit Tests
- Monthly Progress Reports
- Quarterly Report Cards
Curriculum Overviews
Grade 10
1 credit – available as an Honor course
Typically taken in Grade 10
Give your students the practice and knowledge they need to build stronger communication skills with this interactive online English course. From word usage and the parts of speech, to reading, writing and preparing a speech, this course covers all the bases and incorporates plenty of practice to help your students prepare for their future in the information age.
With a focus on different literary genres and building effective communication skills, students will expand their expertise in all things language, from grammar and writing, to reading and listening, lessons focus on critical evaluation and analysis. Among short stories and works of poetry, other required reading during the course includes: To Kill a Mockingbird and Doctor Faustus.
Per counselor approval, students can take Creative Writing instead of English II B.
Topics explored:
- Language Structure
- Writing Effective Sentences
- Reading and Writing Skills
- Speaking and Listening
- The Development of English
- The Short Story
- The American Novel
- Drama
- Poetry
1 credit – available as an Honor course
Typically taken in grade 10
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Give your students valuable practice with linear, coordinate, and plane geometry with the Geometry course. In this high school math course, students gain experience with geometric calculations and coordinate plane graphing, methods of formal proof, and techniques of construction.
Topics explored:
- Logic
- Angles & Parallels
- Congruent Triangles & Quadrilaterals
- Similar Polygons
- Circles
- Area & Volume
- Coordinate Geometry
- Transformations
1 credit – available as an Honor course
Typically taken in grades 9-10
This is a lab science course.
Interactive and flexible, this course gives students a whole new way to look at God’s world and learn about the relationship man has with the environment. From taxonomy and cells to the human body and the ecosystem, students are encouraged to explore all living things and answer biological questions from a Christ-based perspective.
This course is a scientific method for success, sure to engage your students through the delivery of online lessons and interactive media. A complete study of living things, this biology lab course includes lessons about plant and animal classification, habitats, the human body, cells and reproduction, ecology, microbiology, and biotechnology.
Topics explored:
- Taxonomy
- Chemistry of Life
- Cells
- Cell Division & Reproduction
- Genetics: God’s Plan of Inheritance
- Microbiology
- Plants: Green Factories
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Ecology, Energy & Stewardship
- Principles & Applications
Any one of the below:
Career Management
0.5 credit // Grades 9-12
Develop the skills needed for a successful career in management, including: communication and problem-solving.
Engineering and Product Development
0.5 credit // Grades 10-12
Build an understanding of the product life cycle, from initial idea to final product.
Essentials of Business
0.5 credit // Grades 9-12
Learn how to apply practical business concepts to daily life and examine corporate citizenship.
Fundamentals of Digital Media
0.5 credit // Grades 9-12
Students explore potential career paths, study the popularity of social media and the social issues it generates, and strive to predict where the trend might lead.
Introduction to Computer Science
1 credit // Grades 9-12
Students will see and experience much of what computer scientists do.
Introduction to Computer Science
1 Credit
Available to grades 10-12; available to grade 9 with counselor approval
Computers are an integral part of many of our lives and help us to accomplish many different tasks. Computer science careers are one of the fastest growing careers in the world and certainly in the United States. Educating students about careers in computer science is beneficial to both students and our global marketplace.
In this course students will see and experience much of what computer scientists do. They will start programming in the first unit and continue throughout the course. They will also explore the hardware and software that make computers work.
Projects are assigned throughout the course that allow students to not only write programs, but to design networks, plan a mobile app for a smartphone, analyze big data, and more. Students who complete the course will know how to address accessibility issues to make the Internet accessible to all, how to help protect themselves from security threats, make informed decisions based on ethical and legal issues, and learn skills to use when working with a diverse team. Not only will students explore the wide spectrum of computer science careers, but they will also survey the history of computers and explore emerging technologies and issues.
Topics Discussed:
- Computer Science Then and Now
- Hardware and Software
- Computational Thinking
- Control Structures and Data Types
- Classes, Analyzing Data, and Arrays
- Programming Algorithms
- Design and Development
- Laws and Security
- Ethics
- Applications
From rhythm and meter to making harmony and working with chords, this enriching elective allows students to explore music-making with online tools. Students will engage their imaginations as they conceive, write, and compose music and study note-reading.
Topics Discussed
- Rhythm and Meter
- Notation and Pitch
- Scales and Key Signatures
- Harmony
- Making Music
With an emphasis on sports performance, Physical Education elective is ideally suited to Christian school students who participate in team and individual sports. Study topics include exploring proper technique, rules, and adequate preparation for a variety of sports. Watch your students become more knowledgeable and proficient while incorporating healthy habits and physical activity into daily living. Students enrolled in the course will be required to log their activities and evaluate their own fitness levels.
Emphasizing athletics, this online elective for high school students promotes lifelong activity through competitive sports and healthy exercising patterns. Physical Education has a greater emphasis on inquiry, research, and writing, and requires more off-computer grading and assessment by teachers.
Grade 11
1 Credit – available as an Honor course
Typically taken in Grade 11
With an emphasis on building traditional and digital literacy, English III not only provides students essential practice and information to make them better communicators, but also exposes them to a variety of different literary forms and genres to encourage critical thinking and analysis. These skills will be applied to writing, where students will develop arguments and sufficiently support their claims with evidence. Students will study language and learn how to look at it and literature through a Christian worldview.
A thorough review of grammar rules, an exploration of literary work by American writers, and a focus on research skills highlight this interactive online course for high school students. Building on current language skills, students will be challenged by more challenging concepts and assignments that focus on critical thinking, analysis, and strengthening communication. Among nonfiction and works of poetry, other required reading for the course includes: Our Town and The Scarlet Letter.
Per counselor approval, students can take:
- Creative Writing instead of English III B
- AP English Language and Composition instead of English III
Topics explored:
- Varieties and Use of Standard English
- Sentence Elements
- Sentence Workshop
- Reading: Meaning and Main Ideas
- Poetry
- Nonfiction
- American Drama
- The American Novel
- Research
1 credit – available as an Honor course
Typically taken in Grade 11
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry
Designed for students who have successfully completed Algebra I, this math course introduces students to problem-solving skills. Throughout the course, students develop an understanding of advanced number theory, probability, and concepts involving linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions.
This course has no projects.
Topics explored:
- Set, Structure, & Function
- Numbers, Sentences, & Problems
- Linear Equations & Inequalities
- Polynomials
- Algebraic Fractions
- Real Numbers
- Quadratic Relations and Systems
- Exponential Functions
- Counting Principles
1 Credit – available as an Honor course
Typically taken in grades 11-12.
This is a lab science course.
Pre-requisites: Algebra I, Physical Science, and Biology
Charge up the learning with this flexible, interactive physics lab course geared for today’s students. Guided by a teacher, students are introduced to the underlying principles of physics and perform experiments enabling them to see these principles in action and gain a better understanding of the motion that exists in God’s creation.
This high-level science course combines cutting-edge technology with challenging academics, helping prepare high school students for rigorous college instruction. During the course, students will explore the physical world and the universe including light, motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, waves, nuclear energy, and thermodynamics.
Topics explored:
- The Language of Physics
- Newton, Motion & Momentum
- Work & Energy
- Introduction to Waves
- Light
- Static Electricity
- Electric Currents
- Magnetism
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics
0.5 Credit
Typically taken in Grade 11
Prepare your students for life after high school with this comprehensive course that helps them understand the inner workings of the American economy and how it relates to their own personal finances.
Give your students the understanding they will need to become good stewards of the financial resources at their disposal with this comprehensive and practical economics course. Lessons include an overview of the foundations of the American economy, the Stock Market, and lessons centered around practical, biblical guidance to teach a student how to manage their own finances for when they go out into the world. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the implications of personal and national economic actions.
Topics Explored:
- Free Enterprise
- Business & You
- The Stock Market
- Budget & Financing
- Banking
- International Issues
1 Credit
Typically taken in Grade 11
With the King James Version as a primary resource, this online Bible course examines how biblical doctrine applies to everyday life, especially as it pertains to the questions and challenges faced by teenagers today. Through interactive lessons, they explore the rich heritage of Christianity as they study the Roman Empire, the nation of Israel, the incarnation of Jesus, and the Abrahamic Covenant. Students are encouraged to strengthen their faith through discussions about the integrity of the Bible, spiritual maturity, and principles for Christian living.
By exploring the rich past of the early Christians and the challenges faced by the early church, high school students discover the relevancy of faith in today’s world and are encouraged to consider the many questions they will be faced with as they enter adulthood. Lessons not only include biblical studies on the Roman Empire, Israel, Jesus, and other key figures from the Bible, but also teach about friendship, dating, marriage, apologetics, and the history of the cannon.
Per counselor approval, students can take World History and the Church instead of Bible Doctrine.
Topics explored:
- The Faithfulness of God
- Romans Part I
- Romans Part II
- The Doctrine of Jesus Christ
- The Nation of Israel
- The History of the Canon
- Friendship, Dating, and Marriage
- Sin and Redemption
- Apologetics
Any one of the below:
Career Management
0.5 credit // Grades 9-12
Develop the skills needed for a successful career in management, including: communication and problem-solving.
Engineering and Product Development
0.5 credit // Grades 10-12
Build an understanding of the product life cycle, from initial idea to final product.
Essentials of Business
0.5 credit // Grades 9-12
Learn how to apply practical business concepts to daily life and examine corporate citizenship.
Fundamentals of Digital Media
0.5 credit // Grades 9-12
Students explore potential career paths, study the popularity of social media and the social issues it generates, and strive to predict where the trend might lead.
Introduction to Computer Science
1 credit // Grades 9-12
Students will see and experience much of what computer scientists do.
1.0 Credit
Available to grades 11-12
Introduces students to computer science, one of today’s fastest-growing career fields. Principles of Coding is a semester-long course that explores the basics of coding, dives into the thought processes behind technology design, and examines the impact of technology from a global perspective. Throughout the semester, students use their knowledge about the engineering design process to create games, simulations, and a mobile application.
In a world where computer literacy is just as important as reading and math skills, Principles of Coding strives to connect different disciplines by incorporating core subjects into coursework throughout the semester. Through traditional instruction, oral communication, and project-based learning, students gain valuable coding and computer proficiencies that prepare them to succeed in high school, college, and the workforce.
Keyboarding and Applications
0.5 Credit
Available to grades 9-12; available to grades 7-8 with counselor approval
Help your students learn basic typing and online navigational skills with Keyboarding and Applications. Throughout this CTE elective, students practice proper keyboarding techniques with the goal of increasing speed and accuracy during daily lessons. Students also learn to create a variety of business documents, including electronic presentations and word processing documents that utilize columns, graphics, and bulleted lists.
This practical online course also gives students practice employing technical skills, effective communication skills, and productive work habits. As they learn to navigate the web, students discover how to identify reliable online sources and practice sending and receiving email. Additional topics of study include computer hardware, operating systems, and file management.
Encourage your students to get up and move with this one-semester elective that emphasizes the importance of physical, mental, and emotional health. Lessons cover exercise, flexibility, cardiovascular health, weight control, goal-setting while requiring students to engage in physical activity and log their time and progress.
Topics Discussed:
- Fitness Overview
- Activity Logging and Flexibility Training
- Cardiovascular Fitness
- Resistance Training
Grade 12
1 Credit – available as an Honor course
Typically taken in 12th grade.
English IV not only solidifies the skills students have acquired through years of language study, but also introduces them to British Literature, classics including Beowulf and The Canterbury Tales, and the sonnets of Shakespeare. Students will also review word usage, sentence building, and the importance of effective communication in their personal and professional lives.
With an emphasis on core skills like reading comprehension, effective research and writing, oral communication, and grammar usage, this course also lets them dive deep into classic and Medieval literature with the works of Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Milton. Through the use of modern British magazines and newspaper articles, students will look at how the language is used today, including the media and digital communication. Required reading for this course includes Hamlet, The Nun’s Priest’s Tale, and the Bible.
Per counselor approval, students can take:
- Creative Writing instead of English IV B
- Composition and European Literature instead of English IV
Topics explored:
- The Worth of Words
- The Structure of the Language
- Reading, Research, and Listening Skills
- Language: God’s Gift to Man
- Medieval English Literature
- Elizabethan Literature
- 17th-18th Century English Literature
- Romantic and Victorian Poetry
- Creative Writing (Honor course only)
1 credit– available as an Honor course
Typically taken in grade 12
Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
Pre-Calculus prepares students for calculus and college-level math with interactive lessons and advanced problem-solving. Students will explore the purpose of calculus and mathematical analysis while they expand their algebraic knowledge through the realm of trigonometry. As a part of a complete learning management system, pre-calculus is a self-directed course infused with technology-based lessons, tools, and exercises to enrich learning for students and streamline instruction and administrative tasks for teachers.
With a clear, step-by-step delivery, this course covers a wide range of mathematical concepts including an in-depth observation of math functions, quadratic inequalities, logarithms, probabilities, and permutation. Lessons are interactive to encourage the retention of complex information and provide learning tools to clarify complicated mathematical operations.
Topics explored:
- Relations & Functions
- Special Functions
- Trigonometric Functions
- Circular Functions & Graphs
- Identities & Functions of Multiple Angles
- Application of Trigonometric Functions
- Inverse Trigonometric Functions & Polar Coordinates
- Quadratic Equations
- Probability
- Calculus Basics
1 Credit – not available in Honors
Available to grades 11-12 and 10 by counselor approval
Typically taken in grade 12.
Prerequisite – Biology
Human Anatomy & Physiology is designed to take a deeper understanding of the human body and God’s creation. In this course, students will learn about the body systems and how they interact. They will also develop a deeper understanding of Latin/Greek prefixes/suffixes. A basis in biology is important as a foundation for this course.
Upon completing this year-long course, students will have an understanding of the human body and be better prepared for a college course in Human Anatomy and Physiology. They will be able to understand the body systems, foundations of the cell, human creation, and diseases as well as disorders in the body.
Topics explored:
- The Human Body
- Matter, Cells, and Tissues
- Bones and Joints
- Muscular System
- The Nervous System
- Endocrine and Circulatory Systems
- Lymphatic, Respiratory, and Digestive Systems
- Homeostasis
0.5 Credit
Grade 12
This course explores the many facets of America’s government. Lessons cover the fundamental values and principles, rights, responsibilities, and limits, the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, the role of the president, lawmakers, and judges, state government, taxation, diversity, and the role of religion in our government. The course encourages students to understand the present system in America by looking at the past.
This course has no required purchases.
This course covers the following topics:
- A New Nation
- The Constitution
- The Bill of Rights
- Branches of Government
- The Electoral College System
- Political Parties
- Political Policy
- Government by the People
- Interest Groups
1 Credit
Typically taken in Grade 12
Foundations for Living provides a Bible-based, sequential development of a Christian worldview through the use of fundamental truths from the Bible. As students walk through a Christian worldview, they also engage in how biblical foundations apply to the various areas of contemporary life. The course aims to pull all of a student’s education together into a unified whole, preparing them for their new adventures beyond high school in the home, church, college, and society.
Per counselor approval, students can take:
- World History and the Church instead of Foundations for Living
- An Introduction to Logic instead of Foundations for Living
Topics explored:
- What Is a Biblical Worldview?
- Presuppositions
- The Doctrines of the Bible
- God’s Creation
- Head of the Family
- The Bible and Marriage
- Dating to Matrimony
- Christian Education
- Art, Music, and Politics
- Putting It All Together
Any one of the below:
Career Management
0.5 credit // Grades 9-12
Develop the skills needed for a successful career in management, including: communication and problem-solving.
Engineering and Product Development
0.5 credit // Grades 10-12
Build an understanding of the product life cycle, from initial idea to final product.
Essentials of Business
0.5 credit // Grades 9-12
Learn how to apply practical business concepts to daily life and examine corporate citizenship.
Fundamentals of Digital Media
0.5 credit // Grades 9-12
Students explore potential career paths, study the popularity of social media and the social issues it generates, and strive to predict where the trend might lead.
Introduction to Computer Science
1 credit // Grades 9-12
Students will see and experience much of what computer scientists do.
Engineering and Product Development Careers
0.5 Credit
Available to grades 11-12; available to grade 10 with counselor approval
Equip students with the skills and tools they need to succeed in the field of engineering. This CTE elective provides an introduction to the concepts of invention and innovation, details about the scope and nature of engineering, and biblical principles that serve as the foundation for engineering and work in general.
Including lessons on patents and regulations, ethical and professional practices, analytical modeling, and biomedicine, Engineering and Innovation incorporates a Christian worldview that is supported throughout the course by scripture. This online course falls under the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) career cluster.
0.5 Credit
Offered to Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Previous experience with a musical instrument; two years recommended
From rhythm and meter to making harmony and working with chords, this enriching elective allows students to explore music-making with online tools. Students will engage their imaginations as they conceive, write, and compose music and study note-reading.
Topics Discussed
- Rhythm and Meter
- Notation and Pitch
- Scales and Key Signatures
- Harmony
- Making Music
Encourage your students to get up and move with this one-semester elective that emphasizes the importance of physical, mental, and emotional health. Lessons cover exercise, flexibility, cardiovascular health, weight control, goal-setting while requiring students to engage in physical activity and log their time and progress.
Topics Discussed:
- Fitness Overview
- Activity Logging and Flexibility Training
- Cardiovascular Fitness
- Resistance Training