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Our school uses the biblically based School of Tomorrow individualized pace curriculum produced by the School of Tomorrow corporate headquarters, which are located in Largo, Florida. We are also incorporating subjects from Alpha Omega's "Switched On Schoolhouse." These courses are computer enhanced classes that not only teach the subject matter, but increase computer skills as well. We currently offer Science SOS classes to all students 9th - 10th grade, while the Senior High learning center's curriculum is primarily SOS. As our school acquires more computers, additional courses will be offered to all Learning Centers.
This curriculum is for all major subjects in all grades which includes, math, English, social studies, speech, health, music, church history, old and new testament, computers and a wide range of other courses and electives. Also, our reading programs, Pre-school with Ace and Christi and The ABC's of ACE, teach children to read using phonics. Biblical character traits are built in to the phonics program, giving the youngest students the opportunity to learn God's Word.
PACEs
All work is divided into booklets called PACEs (i.e. a Packet of Accelerated
Christian Education). These self-instructional booklets are a combination of textbook and
workbook. Students work all answers in pencil, to enable them to make corrections as
needed. They are directed in their PACEs when to score.
The
spiral of learning, around which our curriculum is written, brings the student back to
previous concepts for drill and reinforcement. Not only, will the child "get
it", but that he or she will also retain it. When your child completes the suggested
course of study, he or she can expect to receive test scores that will qualify him for
college entrance.
Each child is different and has needs uniquely his own. Any successful academic program must identify and focus on individual student needs. Each new student completes a diagnostic test, which identifies his academic performance levels for English, math, spelling, social studies, and science. Whether the student is a high achiever or a moderate paced learner, the School of Tomorrow educational process proceeds at the exact level determined by the c child's ability. Individualization makes it possible for each student to master the subject matter before moving on.
Not only is the curriculum structured for individual studies, it is permeated with traditional moral values, biblical principles, and patriotism. Your child can gain a quality education while learning basic life principles that enable him to assume responsibility for their adult life. The curriculum emphasizes the importance of building Godly character in the life of the child. The main focus of the School of Tomorrow curriculum is wisdom.
Wisdom is the highest of the three dimensions of life and helps students to walk with God, to live as He did. That is the purpose of education to teach children not only about life, but how to live. Wisdom is observable biblical principles and character in action.
The biblically based School of Tomorrow curriculum, includes Scripture memory passages and references to God and Jesus Christ - all designed to help students develop moral character, a sense of accountability, and wisdom in their lives. Standards of personal conduct, school policies, and curriculum continue to build the student's sense of responsibility and integrity.