10th Grade - Oasis Christian Academy

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Guidance

By the end of summer before 10th grade begins students should:

Read as much as possible.

Begin writing practice essays.

Sign-up for extracurricular activities/clubs.

By the end of 1st-semester 10th grade students should:

Take the PSAT.
Take the PRACT.
Continue building a college resume.
Begin creating a list of potential colleges.
Continue to earn community service hours.

By the end of 2nd-semester 10th grade students should:

Begin taking SAT subject area tests.
Begin attending college fairs.
Have at least 50% of your community service hours complete.

10th Grade

Overview

Sophomores are firmly entrenched in high school and begin to focus on topics of interest that will keep them motivated and learning in preparation for life beyond high school and what the Lord may be calling them to do in order to impact the world for Him.

Bible

Through the curriculum provided by Positive Action, our sophomores explore the complexity of Christian's journey in Pilgrim's Progress and the value of God's Word as it relates to their own journey today.

English

In English, tenth graders study the eight parts of speech, verbal phrases, clauses, usage, and mechanics of English grammar. They also utilize our OCA database to sharpen research and library skills. Finally, they begin to focus on effective test-taking strategies in preparation for the SAT and ACT tests.

Math

Our geometry students work to enhance problem-solving skills by developing the thinking processes essential for both higher math courses and everyday life. Sophomores in Algebra II further develop reasoning skills through advanced algebra concepts such as quadratic equations, polynomials, complex numbers, logarithms, and trigonometry; they also will solve and graph algebraic functions.

Biology

They continue to use Bob Jones curriculum for our tenth grade Biology learn about cellular biology, genetics, taxonomy, microbiology, botany, zoology, and human anatomy. They also study topics such as creation and evolution, human cloning, abortion, and stem cell research all through the lens of Scripture.

World History

Our sophomores utilize the curriculum provided by Bob Jones to study World History from creation to present day events. Students will analyze cultures, environments, and world religions throughout the history of our planet from a biblical perspective.

By the end of 10th grade, students will:

Bible

Understand the lost man is in need of an escape from the damnation of hell
Understand that salvation is found in the power of the cross
Understand that God’s Word is the Christian’s tool against Satan
Understand that God pursues the lost
Understand that God’s Word is alive and powerful
Understand who we are in relationship to God, the Creator
Understand spiritual dangers in the life of a Christian
Understand the church and its purpose in the life of a believer
Understand the role of humility in the life of a believer
Understand how to avoid sin and how to turn from and experience victory over sin
Understand faith and how to grow one’s faith
Understand the fear of /reverence for The Lord
Understand the Bible and how to study it
Understand how to grow daily in one’s relationship with God

English

Use language correctly and purposefully to communicate clearly and effectively
Demonstrate writing reading and research skills while studying To Kill a Mockingbird
Have a basic knowledge of reading comprehension through literature and short stories
Have a basic understanding of the main idea of a variety of texts and analyze how they are developed and supported
Understand how an author's choices in wording and structure impact the meaning, tone, and style of the text
Write clearly and effectively for a variety of tasks, purposes, and audiences using an appropriate process

Geometry

Apply deductive and inductive reasoning to create proofs that justify theorems
Create constructions illustrating key geometric concepts
Identify, classify, and investigate geometric figures in space
Determine congruence and similarity between figures
Classify and explore the geometric characteristics of quadrilaterals
Calculate lengths, areas, and volumes of two- and three- dimensional figures
Investigate, describe, and apply the characteristics of various transformations
Apply trigonometric ratios to find unknown measures of triangles

Algebra II

Understand the guiding concepts of Algebra II
Demonstrate proficiency in algebraic knowledge and skills
Analyze families of functions using various representations
Analyze mathematical data to solve real-life applications
Prepare for future academic, career, and service opportunities

Biology

Demonstrate understanding of the methods and philosophy behind biology
Describe the general characteristics of living things
Classify living organisms according to individual traits
Summarize the basic anatomic and physiological traits of organisms found within the domains of life

World History

Explain why humans build cities and civilizations and trace the rise and fall of civilizations through the course of history
Trace the roots of Christianity in Judaism, outline the growth of Christianity, and assess its impact on the cultures of the world
Assess the role of other religions in human cultures, especially Islam, and evaluate each religion studied
Analyze and evaluate how different cultures have viewed the importance of individualism, justice, and citizenship
Analyze the development of trade and explain its impact on human culture and economic growth
Evaluate various economic systems
Discuss the roles Christians may play in a global society

Calendar

Upcoming Events

September 18 - Thursday

JV Volleyball @ Geneva Classical (5:00 PM)

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Varsity Volleyball @ Geneva Classical (6:30 PM)

06:30 PM - 07:30 PM

EE Open House (6:30pm)

06:30 PM - 12:00 AM

September 19 - Friday

Secondary Spiritual Retreat

3rd Grade field trip to WH Theatre

Varsity Football Game @ Eastland (4:00 PM)

04:00 PM - 12:00 AM