Overview
There are seven periods in a regular school day. All eighth grade students take the following subjects:

1. Bible 8 (Old Testament Survey and New Testament Survey)
2. Language Arts Survey of Literature I
3. Georgia History
4. Physical Science
5. Physical Education
6. Mathematics (one of the following according to 7th/8th grade math teachers)
   • Pre-Algebra
   • Algebra I
7. Study Hall or one of the available courses offered:
   • French I
   • Band
   • Choir
   • Drama I
   • Technology

Eighth Grade Credit
In the eighth grade, Algebra I, fine arts, and/or technology courses are calculated as additional (or elective) high school credits. They do not replace or fulfill required credits for grades nine through twelve; however, they are used in calculation of the student’s overall GPA.

Old Testament Survey  1010(A)
Old Testament Survey looks at the major events and people in the Old Testament, beginning with creation, and going through the United and Divided Kingdoms to the return of Israel from Babylon. Emphasis is placed on discovering the nature of God as He deals with His people and on everyday lessons that can be taken from the various stories.

New Testament Survey  1010(B)
New Testament Survey is an overview of each book and studies its themes, important references, and key truths. Greater emphasis is placed upon the Gospels as they relate the life and teachings of Jesus. The history (Acts) and Epistles are utilized to emphasize the development of the teachings of Jesus by early Christians.

Georgia History  45.0580
This course is designed to be a comprehensive study of Georgia including its economy, culture, religion, politics, geography, and chronological history. This will be accomplished by studying the state and its inhabitants from its discovery to the Progressive Era. This course will emphasize the expectation that students are to learn from history and recognize that God’s plan is being carried to completion as history unfolds.

Physical Science  40.0110
Students study energy, structure, and composition of matter through the following topics: the nature of science, chemistry, force/motion, electricity, magnetism, light, sound, and technical application.

Survey of Literature  23.0130
This course focuses on a survey of literature, which includes short stories, a Shakespearean play, a modern play, novels, prose, and poetry. Students will build upon their prior knowledge of grammar as they review the parts of speech, parts of the sentence, and punctuation. All grammar study will be directly applied to writing assignments that will focus on paragraph cohesion and unity. Journal writing and formal writing assignments that will focus on the literature they have read and a Christian worldview. Vocabulary study involves words derived from Greek and Latin roots. Students will practice speaking skills through class discussion and oral class presentations.

Physical Education  36.0090
This course exposes students to a variety of team and individual sports, teaching basic skills, history, and rules while encouraging a healthy attitude for athletics. This course also works on increasing the student's muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility.

Pre-Algebra  27.0470001
This introductory course prepares for Algebra I through a review of basic math principles. These include operations with whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and integers, as well as problem solving of equations, basic graphing, and finding area and volume of geometric shapes.

Algebra I  27.0610001   1 CRE
This course includes the study of real numbers (equalities and inequalities), polynomials and factoring, functions and coordinate geometry, radical and rational expressions, quadratics, and basic trigonometry. (Counts as elective credit only.)