Course Catalog
Academic Excellence Rooted in Faith
The Christian Academy of Arts, Science & Technology offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for college and beyond. Our courses integrate faith with academic excellence across all subject areas.
Bible Department
Our Bible curriculum forms the foundation of a CAAST education, integrating faith with learning across all subject areas. Students develop a deep understanding of Scripture and its application to daily life.
Bible (Grades 9–12): Four-Year Rotating Curriculum
Grades: 9–12 | Credits: 1.0 per year
All high school students study Bible together in a four-year rotating curriculum, introducing each student to God as Creator and Friend. The program covers major biblical themes, Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, and practical Christian living, integrating the Bible as the main source of information, along with the writings of Ellen G. White and other historical figures.
Cycle Overview:
- Year 1: "In the Beginning God…" and "God’s Gift Our Choice"
- Year 2: "HIS Story Just In Time" and "HIS Story In Our Time"
- Year 3: "Daniel and Revelation", "Romans", "Beliefs", and "Friendships"
- Year 4: "Worldviews and Religion", "Life Philosophy and Issues", "Hebrews", and "Marriage and Family"
Meeting Times: 3 to 4 times per week
Session Time: 1 hour
Homework: At least once per week
Grades: Based on class participation, completed assignments, and tests/exams
English Department
Our English curriculum develops critical thinking, effective communication, and appreciation for literature from a Christian perspective.
Literature (Grades 9–12)
Grades: 9–12 | Credits: 1.0 per year
From where did the English Language come? Who are the great heroes of British Literature? What is the Renaissance? What is the Enlightenment? Students will explore these questions and more, learning of Britain’s success from the Victorian Age to World War I, as seen through some British writers.
Text(s): Perspectives of Truth in Literature (Christian Light)
Meeting Times: 3 to 4 times per week
Session Time: 1 hour
Homework: At least 2 times per week
Grades: Based on class participation, completed assignments, and tests/exams
Public Speaking
Grades: 9–12 | Credits: 1.0
This class equips students to deliver messages to audiences with confidence. Students analyze speeches, write and deliver their own, and memorize poems, Bible passages, and speeches.
Text(s): None
Meeting Times: 1 time per week
Session Time: 1 hour
Homework: To be determined
Grades: Based on class participation, graded assignments (poems, speeches), and improvement in delivery
Mathematics Department
Our mathematics program develops logical reasoning and problem-solving skills, preparing students for college and real-world applications.
Algebra 2
Grades: 10–11 | Credits: 1.0
Polynomials and formulas – their functions and uses. Solving three-variable quadratics, vectors, and the polar coordinate system. Logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions are applied to real-world situations.
Text(s): Prentice Hall Classics Algebra 2 with Trigonometry or Algebra 2 (Christian Light Education)
Meeting Times: 4 times per week
Session Time: 1 hour
Homework: Daily
Grades: Based on class participation, completed assignments, and tests/exams
Consumer Math
Grades: 12 | Credits: 1.0
Students learn about tithing, budgeting, mortgage payments, renting, car loans, student loans, credit cards, and taxes.
Text(s): Consumer Math (Christian Light Education)
Meeting Times: 3 to 4 times per week
Session Time: 1 hour
Homework: Daily
Grades: Based on class participation, completed assignments, and tests/exams
Pre-Calculus/College Algebra
Grades: 11–12 | Credits: 1.0
Covers topics in algebra, analytical geometry, and trigonometry, preparing students for analysis and articulation in real-world applications.
Text(s): College Algebra and Trigonometry
Meeting Times: 3 to 4 times per week
Session Time: 1 hour
Homework: At least 2 times per week
Grades: Based on class participation, completed assignments, and tests/exams
Science Department
Our science curriculum encourages inquiry, discovery, and an appreciation for God’s creation through hands-on learning and rigorous study.
Chemistry
Grades: 10–11 | Credits: 1.0
Explores atoms, chemical reactions, electrochemistry, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry as they relate to everyday life.
Text(s): Prentice Hall Chemistry
Meeting Times: 3 to 4 times per week
Session Time: 1 hour
Homework: Daily
Grades: Based on class participation, completed assignments, and tests/exams
Physics
Grades: 11–12 | Credits: 1.0
Students learn concepts, theories, and laws that govern interactions between matter, energy, and forces, with real-world applications from atoms to galaxies.
Text(s): Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt
Meeting Times: 3 to 4 times per week
Session Time: 1 hour
Homework: Daily
Grades: Based on class participation, completed assignments, and tests/exams
Physical Science
Grades: 9–10 | Credits: 1.0
Covers the physical environment, structure of matter, speed of light, lightning, and more, exploring God’s creation.
Text(s): Holt Science and Technology Physical Science
Meeting Times: 3 to 4 times per week
Session Time: 1 hour
Homework: Daily
Grades: Based on class participation, completed assignments, and tests/exams
Anatomy and Physiology
Grades: 11–12 | Credits: 1.0
Explores the human body’s structure and function, including organ systems and their interactions.
Text(s): Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology by Martini and Nath (may be changed)
Meeting Times: 3 to 4 times per week
Session Time: 1 hour
Homework: At least 2 times per week
Grades: Based on class participation, assignments, and tests/exams
Foreign Language Department
Our foreign language program fosters language proficiency and cultural awareness. (See school for current language offerings.)
Spanish I & II (Sample)
Grades: 9–12 | Credits: 1.0 each
Students develop basic communication skills in Spanish and explore Hispanic cultures. (Check with school for current offerings.)
Fine Arts Department
Our fine arts program encourages artistic expression and creativity through visual arts, music, and performance.
Visual Arts
Grades: 9–12 | Credits: 1.0
Students explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and other media. (Offerings may vary by year.)
Music
Grades: 9–12 | Credits: 1.0
Participation in choir, band, or other musical ensembles. (Offerings may vary by year.)
Physical Education Department
Our PE program promotes health, wellness, and fitness through physical activity and sports.
Physical Education
Grades: 9–12 | Credits: 1.0
Students participate in a variety of physical activities and learn about healthy lifestyles.
Technology Department
Our technology program equips students with digital literacy and 21st-century skills for success in a modern world.
Technology
Grades: 9–12 | Credits: 1.0
Students learn essential computer skills, responsible technology use, and digital citizenship. (Offerings may vary by year.)
Academic Support
ACT/SAT Prep
Grades: 9–12 (Recommended: 11) | Credits: 1 per 4 years
All high school students are encouraged to take either the ACT or the SAT (or both) exams for college entry. This class prepares students with word games, math review, interpreting scientific graphs, and practice exams.
Text(s): None
Meeting Times: 1 time per week
Session Time: 1 hour
Homework: To be determined
Grades: Based on class participation and graded assignments
Recommended: Students should take the SAT or ACT exam while in grade 11.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from CAAST, students must complete a minimum of 24 credits, distributed as follows:
Bible
4 credits
English
4 credits
Mathematics
3 credits
Science
3 credits
Social Studies
3 credits
Foreign Language
2 credits
Fine Arts
1 credit
Physical Education
1 credit
Technology
1 credit
Electives
2 credits
In addition to credit requirements, students must complete 25 hours of community service per year and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.