My Father's World - High School

High School

My Father's World is developing a comprehensive four-year curriculum that integrates history, English, and Bible. Each year will have detailed daily lesson plans and a complete book package. Below you can also find recommended resources for science, math, foreign language, driver’s education, and other electives.

"This curriculum is for those who want to love and live for God." -- Caleb, age 14

Bible - History - English

Each of the following is a one-year curriculum for 9th through 12th graders that integrates history, English, and Bible (3 full-year credits). You will need to add science, math, and electives.

Ancient History and Literature - available now (includes Old Testament)

World History and Literature - available now (includes New Testament and Church History)

U.S. History to 1877 and Government, American Literature, and Biblical Worldview - being developed

U.S. History Part 2 and Literature(first semester) and Economics, Geography, or other course (second semester) - being developed

Our high school curriculum covers all needed language arts; no other supplementation is needed. However, if a student has not had formal grammar instruction, he should complete Applications of Grammar. If a student is weak in composition skills, he should complete Writing Strands Level 4.

Why Ancient History and Literature in high school?
While reviewing the sequence of the high school program you may be asking, "Can my student skip Ancient History and Literature since it is not a state requirement for graduation?" Though not state-required, My Father's World believes Ancient History and Literature is critical to a Biblical scope and sequence for high school. This program provides high school students with a solid foundation in Bible that includes reading the entire Old Testament. Integrating Old Testament readings with the study of ancient cultures and literature meets the greater goal of educating children with solid Christian beliefs, while achieving strong academic goals. Ancient History and Literature helps high school students embrace a strong Biblical worldview by developing analytical skills and spiritual maturity. Students will be faced with many thought-provoking life issues including, "Will I live for my pleasure, or will I live for God's glory?" Ancient History and Literature is important for all high school students, even those who have recently studied this time period. Don't miss this great opportunity to give your children more of God's heart for His people and His creation while preparing them for college or a career.

Science

Apologia

Math

Saxon Math with Jacobs Geometry

Electives

Foreign Language
Rosetta Stone (paired with weekly informal activities)

At the high school level, use the Student Management System for more thorough lessons, which include review. This system also tracks the student’s progress, which helps with record keeping and accountability.

We strongly recommend adding other informal language-learning experiences at least once a week. For example, to reinforce Spanish:

Watch a familiar DVD (children’s ones are best) and select Spanish as the language.
Find a native Spanish speaker to meet with regularly for meals, simple card games, etc. and speak only Spanish.
Read simple Spanish children’s books, especially those you know in English. Also listen to and read tape/book sets from your library.
Listen to a Spanish-speaking radio station or T.V. channel. Even if you understand very little, this will help you become more familiar with the language.

For more information about Rosetta Stone, to see a list of available languages, or to order, click here.

Health
This one-semester course addresses physical, mental, social, and spiritual health both Biblically and scientifically. The course presents the Bible as the foundation for a healthful lifestyle and provides students with the tools for making wise choices. The Health package includes Total Health student textbook, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, and lesson plans developed by My Father’s World.

Also available separately:

Practical Drafting
Half semester credit.

Personal Finance
Money. Possessions. Are they evil? Are they good? What does God think about them? How does He want us to think about them? Why do we have money and possessions?

This one-semester course will help the student evaluate money and possessions in light of a Biblical worldview. It will also provide practical financial knowledge and skills. Three resources are scheduled in the lesson plans—Money Matters for Teens Workbook; Money, Possessions, and Eternity; and the Bible. We have discounted this package significantly to encourage all families to consider these important issues. Recommended for 11th and 12th graders.

Money Matters for Teens Workbook by Larry Burkett
Money Matters for Teens Workbook will teach the student how to manage his money wisely. Some of the practical topics included are how to save for a car, college, or starting your own business; how to get a job and keep it; how to manage checking accounts and credit cards; and how to give money to make a difference in the world.

Money, Possessions and Eternity by Randy Alcorn
Money, Possessions, and Eternity presents a Biblical and comprehensive view of money and possessions. It will challenge the student to view them as God’s provision for our good, the good of others, and God’s glory. Parents are encouraged to read this book, too!

Personal Finance Lesson Plans by My Father’s World
Easy-to-use lesson plans help keep the student on-track as he completes this course. Relevant Bible passages are also assigned, in which Jesus spoke about money and possessions.

Also available separately:

Introduction to Logic
Logic and critical thinking skills are important for all students, but the textbooks are often dry and intimidating. Finally, there is a solution! The Fallacy Detective and The Thinking Toolbox are written from a Christian perspective with a friendly, humorous style by two homeschooled brothers. A semester of credit for Introduction to Logic may be given upon completion of this easy-to-use two-book set, which includes:

The Fallacy Detective by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn (Christian Logic, 2003). Thirty-six lessons on how to recognize bad reasoning, covering the topics of opposing viewpoints, logical fallacies (such as red herring, ad hominem, and straw man), making assumptions, statistical fallacies, and propaganda techniques.
The Thinking Toolbox by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn (Christian Logic, 2003). Thirty-five lessons for building reasoning skills in the areas of thinking, opposing viewpoints, and science.

Also available separately:

The SAT and College Preparation Course for the Christian Student by Dr. James P. Stobaugh (Revised 2009)

Building disciplined study skills, developing an extensive vocabulary, writing high-scoring essays, and improving reading comprehension skills are laudable goals and they are pursued vigorously in this course. But its greatest strength is encouraging the student to grow in the Lord. The author’s aim is for godly character to be developed in place of an attitude of outsmarting the test. An excellent program for students preparing for the ACT or SAT, or for those who may not be college bound but want to improve their critical thinking skills and strengthen their faith. Includes a comprehensive reading program (classics borrowed from the library) with vocabulary development, math/critical thinking and essay practice, test-taking strategies, and short devotionals. For 9th graders (who have three years to complete the 150 lessons), 10th graders (who have two years to prepare), and 11th graders.

SAT and ACT information from Dr. Stobaugh

Driver's Education
National Driver Training Institute

National Driver Training Institute has developed materials so that you can teach driver's education to your teenager. We (the Hazell's) have used this program three times so far. We appreciate its thoroughness and its focus on safety through defensive driving.

For information about using this program in your state, click on the link below.

We think having the driver's education manual in print is important so be sure to select "Yes" on the textbook option.

The Nations Premier Directed Driver Education & Training Program

Additional Resources

College Without Compromise Subtitled "An Encouraging Guide to Starting Early, Finishing Economically, and Protecting Your Homeschool Vision," this book provides both a vision and practical plans. Includes financial issues, credit by examination, dual enrollment, distance learning, and independent study colleges. Highly recommended for families with junior high or senior high students. $16.00