In 8th grade Bible, students continue their study of practical Christianity and church history. This online academy Bible course covers the establishment of the church and the purpose of worship. Scripture memorization, colorful illustrations, and practical exercises are included through lessons to build comprehension and engage students in learning.

This online academy Bible course includes helpful topics such as prayer, sin and salvation, God’s love and justice, Proverbs, God’s will and attributes, and the role of parents and children. Early church leaders, the history of the church in the Roman Empire, the importance of the Jews, the Jerusalem church, and early churches at Antioch and the New Testament churches are also discussed. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

In 6th grade science, students step into space and the cosmos. This colorful, fun online academy course integrates hands-on experiment activities with lessons to emphasize science concepts. Preparing students for middle school science lessons, this course solidifies fundamentals like plant and human body systems, along with plant and animal behavior. Bible-based, this course integrates hands-on experiment activities and helpful illustrations with lessons to emphasize science concepts.

Broadening students’ grasp of chemistry and physic basics, lesson topics in this online academy course include chemical structure, DNA and genetics, motion, the Periodic Table, the earth’s orbit and solar system, astronomy, and light and sound waves. Fun writing exercises are included to help build science vocabulary. Course units contain quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Additional Details

Materials are required to complete the experiments in this course. Please view a list of supplies at the academy’s website. If materials are not available to you, some projects include videos of the experiment that students can watch to meet the experiment requirements.

What does the future hold? College Planner is designed to help students prepare for all aspects of college and career choice. This one-semester course from our online academy guides students in evaluating their educational future, selecting a college based on goals, applying to colleges, college entrance exams, and admission essays.

Lessons continue with an examination of college affordability, including topics such as financial aid, the true cost of college, scholarships, and grants and loans. A section for non-college options such as apprenticeships, internships, and military is also included. Additional activities include preparing for interviews and seeking God’s will for the future. This course from our online academy contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery. Projects are included.

Additional Details

College Planner is recommended to be taken in the sophomore or junior year of high school.

Teach student how to drive! ICA offers an online driver’s education course through a third-party website provider for students in grades 9-12. The cost of the course at DriversEd. com varies by state. An outside elective fee must be paid to the academy. You must send in certificate of completion to get credit.

Currently, the states that recognize the DriversEd.com course in some capacity (satisfies driver’s ed requirement, for example) are California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. There are ongoing discussions between DriversEd.com and several other states, so this list may change at any time.

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With computer literacy, students learn computer software with a step-by-step presentation that includes a helpful tutorial CD. Narration and practical exercises are included to build comprehension. This course focuses on building basic skills and understanding of the Windows® 7 operating system.

System requirements include a Pentium® PC or higher, DVD drive, 200 MB hard drive space, sound card with speakers or headphones, Windows® 7, 16 MB of RAM and a 1024 x 768m 16-Bit display. A tutorial CD guide is included to explain course content.

Continue students’ study of business computer information systems! In Business Computer Information Systems I-B, students learn different ways that communication technologies are used together for effective and efficient communication. Topics of study in this course from our online academy include telecommunication technology, email ethics and Internet etiquette, desktop publishing and design considerations, and presentation technology.

Preparing students in grades 9-12 for success in the 21st century business world, lessons continue with informative topics on computer networks, computer operating systems, interfaces, programs, files, and desktop customization basics. Students also explore the differences between Macintosh®, Windows®, and Linux systems. This course from our online academy contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery. Projects are included.

Additional Details

For LIFEPAC, a multimedia CD is included to explore the use of technology applications discussed within the course. (Neither course nor CD includes software applications.) Software is required to complete projects within the course.

Essentials of communication shows students in grades 9-12 how to successfully interact with others in personal, professional, and public settings. Topics in this one-semester, online academy elective include communication foundations, perception influences, characteristics of language such as verbal and non-verbal communication, listening barriers, and interpersonal relationships.

Perfect for filling graduation requirements, this course from our online academy continues with valuable lessons on communication etiquette, job interview preparation, group dynamics, leadership styles, and public speaking. Practical application exercises allow students to practice skills such as writing a speech and presenting it, conducting interviews, or attending local community meetings. This course contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Additional Details

Students must have completed or be currently taking English III or IV as a prerequisite to this course.

The LIFEPAC course varies in format from other LIFEPAC courses. At the end of each LIFEPAC, two biblical connection projects are included. These projects are a required part of this course and must be completed and checked by the parent, and verification forms must be returned for each quarter with student and parent signatures.

Business Computer Information Systems prepares students in grades 9-12 for a job in the modern business world. Students learn about technologies that are used in business and how to effectively and appropriately communicate with their co-workers. Topics in this online academy include electronic communication skills, workplace skills, listening and constructive feedback, hardware vs. software, and business technology and technical terms.

Lessons continue to develop students’ understanding of computer systems with lessons on word processing, keyboarding, and projects on business document creation such as resumes, business letters, newsletters, and research reports. Basic spreadsheet skills, data entry and formulas, and general database usage and queries are also covered. This course from our online academy contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery. Projects are included.

Additional Details

Keyboarding is a recommended prerequisite. For LIFEPAC, a multimedia CD is included to explore the use of technology applications within the course. (Neither course nor CD include software applications.) Software is required to complete projects within the course.

Hit the right note with students! Music theory is a one semester, course from our online academy which introduces students to the foundations of music. Great for beginners, this engaging elective for grades 9-12 covers concepts from counting and reading music to creating compositions. Ear training exercises are included to help students practice understanding and comprehension.

Topics covered include rhythm, time signatures, intervals, pitches, major and minor keys, transposition, and harmony. The online music writing application Noteflight® is used to write original compositions and is included within the course. Activities include creating a rhythmic piece, composing a melody, transposing melodies, and more. This course from our online academy contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery. Projects are included.

Additional Details

This course requires access to a scanner.

Explore the value of music with music appreciation! This fun online academy elective for grades 9-12 fosters a deep appreciation and understanding for the purpose and development of music over the centuries. Examining music’s role within society and culture, this course begins with a look at human interaction with music. Additional topics include music fundamentals, instrument types, and musical group categories.

The beginnings of music and musical periods are also reviewed. Continuing lessons in this course from our online academy, students cover musical forms and genres, classical composers, modernism and musical influence, and musical trends of the 20th century. An enriching fine art elective, this course is a helpful supplemental study for budding musicians and artists alike. This course contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery. Projects are included.