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Educational Philosophy
The goal of Christian education is to develop the student’s ability to see all areas of life from a Christian world and life view. The desire of Lansing Christian School is to assist Christian young people in acquiring an internal moral code of behavior based upon the Bible, which is our sole and final authority for faith and practice and Christian life in society. All areas of curriculum shall be consistent with the inerrant Word of God and shall be designed to train the whole child.
Spiritual Ends
• Articulates own faith story, in many ways, to others
• Demonstrates Godly character, values and behaviors
• Puts own faith into action
• Develops, articulates, and practices a Christian worldview
• Posses a passion for prayer, Bible study, and applying Biblical truth
• Exhibits a well-developed moral conscience
• Integrates with growing independence, a Biblical faith perspective in all subject matter
• Participates in social relationships with grace, generosity, and kindness
• Perseveres with self-control in Christian growth and studies
• Increases expertise in critical judgment of current issues, literature, and technology
• Develops and uses Christian leadership skills
• Demonstrates Christ-like empathy and behavior to all God’s children
• Is a good steward of Creation
• Seeks and practices Biblical justice
• Values and cares for own body as a gift from God
• Actively participates and contributes in a local church
• Refuses to bully or condone bullying in others
Elementary (Kindergarten - 5th Grade) Texts
Literature: Trade Books leveled "A" through "Z" - Fountas & Pinnell, Seven Keys to Comprehension - Zimmerman & Hutchins
Writing: Write Source - Houghton Mifflin, 6+1 Traits of Writing, Sitton Spelling, Phonics - Fountas & Pinnell, Zoo Phonics
Math: Everyday Mathematics - McGraw Hill/Wright Group, Otter Creek Institute
Science: Science Anytime - Harcourt Brace
Social Studies: Nystrom, Michigan, the World Around Us - MacMillan/McGraw Hill, History Alive - Teachers Curriculum Institute, Trade Books
Bible: Christian Schools International Elementary Bible Texts
Secondary (6th-12th) Texts
| Bible | 6 | Bible House of Israel |
| Bible | 7 | Bible Light to the Gentiles |
| Bible | 8 | Bible “The Day of the Lord” – CSI Curriculum |
| Bible | HS | Bible Exploring Apologetics Anthology – 11th grade (CSI) Intro to the History of Christianity – 11th grade (edited by Tim Dowley) Exploring Ethics Anthology – 12th grade (CSI) A Quest for More – 12th grade (Paul David Tripp) Church History – Vol 1 (Everett Ferguson) Handbook of Christian Apologetics (Kreeft & Tacelli) The Case for a Creator (Lee Strobel) The New Evidence that Demands a Verdict (Josh McDowell) Christianity on Trial (Colin Chapman) Commentary on I & II Corinthians (Charles Hodge) Christian Counter-Culture (John R.W. Stott) The God Who Loves You (Peter Kreeft) |
| Math | 6 | Course 2 (Prentice Hall) |
| Math | 7 | Course 3 (Prentice Hall) |
| Math | 8 | PreAlgebra (Prentice Hall) Algebra 1 (McDougal Littell) |
| Math | 9 | Algebra 1 (McDougal Littell) |
| Math | HS | Geometry (McDougall Littell, 2001) Algebra 2 (McDougall Littell, 2001) Pre-Calculus (Pearson Education, 2004) AP Calculus – Calculus with Trigonometry & Analytical Geometry (Saxon Publishers) Calculus with Analytic Geometry (Larson, Hostetler & Edwards) Fast Track to A 5; Preparing for Calculus (AB/BC Exam) |
| Computer | 6-8 | Computer Ethics, Etiquette & Safety Technology Applications Level 1 Various Keyboarding Websites |
| Computer | HS | Office 2007 (Shelly, Cashman, Vermaat) |
| Social Studies | 6 | Geography & History of W Hemisphere |
| Social Studies | 7 | World Cultures and Geography , Eastern Hemisphere |
| Social Studies | 7-8 | Creating America Beginnings through Reconstruction |
| Social Studies | HS | World History—(Pearson, Prentice Hall) American Government (Wilson, Houghton Mifflin) AP History The American Pageant (Houghton Mifflin) American History in the Modern Era (Holt,Reinhart,Winston) World Geography (Prentice Hall) |
| English | 6 | The Language of Literature (McDougal Littell) |
| English | 7-8 | The Language of Literature (McDougal Littell) Write Source Book Lessons that change writers Writer’s Craft (Fletcher) In the Middle (Atwell) Units of Study for Teaching Writing Grade 3-5 (Lucy Calkins) Words Their Way (Bear) The Giver (Lowry) Holes (Sachar) Stargirl (Spinelli) |
| English | HS | Literature (Prentice Hall, Penguin Ed, Mich Ed) The American Experience (Prentice Hall) The British Tradition (Prentice Hall) Writing and Grammar: Communication in Action (Prentice Hall) Writers Inc. (Handbook) Great Source Huckleberry Finn (10/11th) To Kill a Mockingbird (11th) Of Mice and Men (10th) Lord of the Flies (9th) |
| Science | 6 | Science Explorer (Prentice Hall 2002) Human Biology and Health From Bacteria to Plants Cells and Heredity |
| Science | 7 | Science Explorer (Prentice Hall 2002) Electricity and Magnetism Motion and Force Sound and Light |
| Science | 8 | Science Explorer (Prentice Hall 2002) Earth’s Water Weather and Climate Astronomy Inside Earth Earth’s Changing Surface |
| Science | HS | Applied Science - Global Science (Kendall Hunt, 2000) Intro to Physics - Active Physics (Herff Jones 2005) Physics - Conceptual Physics,(3rd Gen. Addison Wesley, 1999) AP Physics -Physics (2nd ED, Pearson, 2004) Chemistry - Chemistry (Prentice Hall, 2002) AP Biology - Biology (Campell/Reece) |
| Health | HS | Health (Glencoe, 2009ED) |
| Drama | 6 | Theater Arts 6 |
| Vocal Music | MS | Music from Around the World (Brad Shank-Music Alive!) Accent on Composers (Alfred Publishing) Alfred’s Basic Guitar Method Book I Ready to Read Music Workbook (Alfred Publ) Five Minutes to Reading Music (Jerry Estes – Shawnee Press) |
| World Languages | Secondary | www.theulat.com LePetit Prince Gospel of Luke (French) Les Miserables (video) Jean de Florette (video) Manon des Sources (video) |
