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electives
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The
PACES PAideia elective classes are offered at various locations each
year. Please refer to the registration forms to see which courses
are currently offered.
Classical Studies–
studying Truth through an integration of classical linguistics and
the history, literature and philosophy of the Classical World.
Classical Studies presents humanity’s greatest accomplishments,
Greece and Rome, and teaches students to learn from the Greeks and
Romans to develop a strong worldview.
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Greek I
learning the Greek language, both Classical and Koine, through
stories set in Ancient Athens, studying the history, mythology,
literature and philosophy of the Greeks. |
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Intermediate Latin I –
Course Description This course utilizes the Cambridge Latin
Program and covers Unit I over the span of the school year. The
homework load for this course is easily manageable for Levels A
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Intermediate Latin II
– This course utilizes the Cambridge
Latin Program and covers Unit II over the span of the school
year. The prerequisite for this course is Intermediate Latin I.
The homework load for this course is slightly heavier than that
of Intermediate Latin I, but is still at a comfortable level for
students taking other courses at PAideia. This course is open to
students in Levels B and C who have completed Intermediate Latin
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After completing
Intermediate Latin I and Intermediate Latin II, students will
have completed the equivalent of Latin I for high school.
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Latin I/II
– This course utilizes Wheelock’s Latin and
covers the first 14 chapters of the textbook over the span of
the school year. The workload for this course is medium to heavy
and is methodical in nature. This course is open to C, D, or E
Level students. C Level students who have not met the
prerequisites but desire a more aggressive path to learning
Latin may enrol in the course by special request. D or E Level
students will enrol in this course with no prerequisites.
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Latin III
– This course utilizes Wheelock’s Latin and builds upon concepts
covered in Latin II. The workload for this course is medium to
heavy and is methodical in nature. The prerequisite for this
course is Latin II. |
Logic
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Exploring Logic
Introduction to logic for the upper grammar level
student. This course helps develop critical thinking skills, reading
comprehension, vocabulary and verbal skills. Along with other
classroom activities, students taking this course will read and
discuss articles from the God's World Newspaper, News Current.
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Introductory Logic
Students at the dialectic level will learn practical and
some Traditional Logic as they develop a basic understanding of the
Christian theory of knowledge. Along with other classroom
activities, students taking this course will read and discuss
articles from the God's World Newspaper, Top Story. The
course textbook for Years 1 & 3 is The Thinking Toolbox, and
for Years 2 & 4 is The Fallacy Detective. |
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Logic I
Our study of traditional formal logic begins by looking
at the three mental acts which make up the logical process. Along
with a basic understanding of the Christian theory of knowledge, the
text explains categorical statements and syllogisms. Formal logic is
offered to fully develop the mind of a student for reasoning and
rhetorical defense. |
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Logic II
Continuing to build on the foundation laid in
Logic I, this course in traditional logic trains the mind to respect
truth. It covers common errors in reasoning, characteristics of
arguments, and arguments in everyday matters. It is an in-depth
study of the classical syllogism. Each year students will use the
study of government and economics for much of their understanding in
this course and will have the opportunity to fulfill the Texas
requirement for either 1 semester of government or 1 semester of
Economics. Since we begin the course by reviewing material
covered in Logic I, mature D/E students who are willing to spend
the time necessary may begin the study of logic with this course
when approved by the Logic Coordinator. |
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Logic III
Using the text Material Logic by Martin Cothran, this
course focuses on the content of argumentation. Because material
logic is one of the two branches of logic, any complete course
in logic must include a study of it. In this class we will cover
how words are related to the ideas they signify, as well as how
they can be used of one another. Each year students will use
the study of government and economics for much of their
understanding in this course and will have the opportunity to
fulfill the Texas requirement for either 1 semester of
government or 1 semester of Economics. |
Upper Level High School Electives
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Rhetoric A
course in rhetoric is offered to complete the classical
education of your child. This one and a half credit course
emphasizes reading and analyzing famous writings and speeches of
the past. Students learn to expressly communicate their beliefs
in both the written and spoken word. This analytical study
class will also fulfill the state speech requirements. Logic I
& II is a pre-requisite for this course. Concurrent enrolment
in Logic II/III is allowed for some students. |
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Literary Synthesis
Teaches exposes, literary critiques and reviews. Evaluates
extensive research papers and novelettes. Structured as a
college prep class with a Christian World View integrated
throughout the year. |
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Great Books
Examines a
number of the Great Books of History promoting the reading,
thinking and sharing of ideas. The books selected to study
will be books that have contemporary significance; that is, they
have relevance to the problems and issues of our times; the book
is inexhaustible; it can be read again and again with benefit;
and the book is relevant to a large number of the great ideas
and great issues that have occupied the minds of thinking
individuals for the last 25 centuries. |
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Philosophy and
Apologetics
The philosophy component (quarters 1&2) will introduce the high
school student to the study of philosophy by enabling the
student to study, contemplate, and articulate the major areas of
thought contained in western philosophy from a Christian
worldview. The apologetic component (quarters 3&4) will
introduce the student to the different schools of apologetics,
the major ideas in apologetics, the justification for
apologetics, and the best uses for apologetics. This class is
an academic based class and will be taught at a freshman college
level – although no college credit will accrue. |
Enrichment Lab
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Writing Lab
Gives the student very practical skills to organize a piece of
writing and put it together quickly. Practical steps on how to
attack revision and editing. Includes using a FAST system
(Focus, Apply, Strengthen, Tweak). To help students plan, start
writing, include details and revise. |
Science & Math Electives
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Chemistry
This class explores Chemistry using Apologia Exploring Creation
with Chemistry 2nd ed. Students will study energy
and heat, atoms and molecules, classifying matter,
stoichiometry, atomic structure, molecular structure, molecular
geometry, acid & base chemistry. The class is lab intensive and
a $10 lab fee is required per student. |
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Biology
This class provides a thorough look into God's creation using
the Apologia "Exploring Creation with Biology" book. Key
subjects such as the five kingdoms, the chemistry of life,
genetics, ecosystems, cells, reptiles, birds, and mammals will
be studied and observed with the help of many experiments and
dissections. A lab fee of 10 dollars will be collected at the
beginning of the class. |
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**Physics
One dimensional motion, freefall, vectors, Newton’s Law,
Coulomb’s Law, uniform circular motion and gravity, work and
energy, momentum are among the subjects explored in this upper
level science class. *Prerequisite of Algebra I, II, and
Geometry. Text: Apologia Exploring Creation with Physics 2nd
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Earth Science (year 1)
Earth Science students will develop a good overview of the Earth
and universe that God has created. They will explore an
introduction to the physical world including different aspects
of geology,
weather, solar system, astronomy. Several hands-on activities in
class and at home will be used to explore God’s creation. |
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Anatomy (year 2)
Anatomy students will develop a good understanding of the
functioning of the human body. Many hands-on activities in class
and at home will facilitate the learning of essential body
system and functions. Muscles, bones, digestion, brain,
respiration, circulation, blood, heart, and many more key point
will be discussed and studied
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Zoology (year 3)
Using a classical approach to give our Middle School students an
introduction to God’s incredible world of animals. Narrative and
note booking are used to encourage critical thinking, logical
ordering, retention and record keeping. Each week will involve
reading the text, some notebook work, an activity and a project
either at home or in class together. The text Exploring
Creation With Zoology: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day
allows the students to begin exploring the dynamics of flight
and animal classification, understanding why the design we see
in these incredible creatures points us to our Creator God. We
will study birds, bats, and insects. The students will be on
their way to becoming true scientists as they come to know
nature and the fascination world that God created. |
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General Science (year 3)
The General Science course is designed to be a student’s first
systematic introduction to the sciences. The class covers such
topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple
machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human
anatomy and physiology. This class will included many hands on
experiments |
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Engineering (year 4)
Offering Engineering in year 4 allows the student to explore
many of the engineering developments that have developed over
time and culminate in the modern era. The students will explore
a variety of engineering from the simple machines to complex
engineering feats. The class is very hands on with many in class
activities and building projects. |
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**Advanced
Mathematics
learn fundamentals of Analytical Geometry and Calculus ,
**prerequisite class |
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Math Lab
To facilitate understanding of the foundations of mathematics
and how to apply concepts to everyday life.
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Fine Arts
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Theater Arts
To begin the semester students in the PACES drama class will
learn the fundamental concepts of stage direction and
performance. Each student will participate in improvisation
performances each week in class and will prepare a monologue to
use an audition piece once a quarter. There will be two to three
performances in the school year, with the possibility of a
musical. For each performance the students will be required to
help design and build the sets required as well as obtain an
appropriate costume for their character. There will be in class
quizzes and tests given throughout the school year that will
cover vocabulary and other concepts covered in class.
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Guitar / Music
Theory / Composition
For students with a basic knowledge of the fundamentals of
music--taking them where they are and moving into a deeper
understanding of how music is put together, helping to build a
stronger foundation for further study. $15.00 fee will cover the
cost of books and all printed materials.
Contact instructor for scheduling music instruction. |
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Art
Explore the wonderful world of art through a variety of colors,
mediums, and techniques. Each art class varies according to the
instructor of the class and the emphasis for each year. |
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Piano
Private piano lessons will be offered on some campuses.
Arrangements are made directly with the instructor. |
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