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The curriculum for the High School is divided into 4 grades as follows:

 

1. Grade 9 - Fourteen-Year-Old children

2. Grade 10 - Fifteen-Year-Old children

3. Grade 11 - Sixteen-Year-Old children

4. Grade 12 - Seventeen-Year-Old children

 

See the tables below for more information on the curriculum in the High school.

 

 

 

 

Grade 9

Fourteen-Year-Old   High School

As students enter their extremely important High School years, AEA provides the tools that young people need for making wise life choices. A positive and traditional approach is coupled with a personal commitment to each individual student.

Topic:                          Literature

Text:                           Themes in Literature

Course DescriptionBuilding good character qualities in the students while increasing their enjoyment of good literature is the aim of this course. Each unit of study is based on themes, such as courage, faith, joy, justice and humility.

Topic:                           Grammar and Composition                                               

Texts:                          Grammar and Composition IV

Course Description: Writing, researching, using the dictionary, taking notes, and learning how to study are some of the touchstones of this course. Exercises keyed to the study of literature make this course practical and intuitive.

Topic:                           Vocabulary, Spelling and Poetry

Text:                            Vocabulary, Spelling and Poetry III

Course Description: Vocabulary words taken from the literature texts with which the student is familiar increases the students’ comprehension of the reading in turn reinforces the learning of the words. Poetry noted for its beauty of language, literary greatness, and character - building qualities is studied. 

Topic:                           Mathematics 

Text:                            Algebra I, Saxon Publisher

Course Description: Mathematics is presented as a study of absolutes, logic, and order. Students will work with axioms, rules and principles of algebra.  

Topic:                           Geography

Text:                            World Geography 

Course Description: Beginning with the Old World, World Geography leads students on a study-tour of the continents, highlighting the different lands and peoples of Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia, and the Americas.

Topic:                           Ethics

Text:                            The 6 Most Important Decisions

Course Description: A course to build an understanding of self and others by developing an appreciation for morals, beliefs, and values.

Topic:                           Science

Text:                            Science of the Physical Creation

Course Description: Atmosphere, weather, oceanography, volcanoes, rocks, minerals, and fossils are just some of the earth - science topics of this outstanding course. Basic concepts of chemistry are presented in a simple yet accurate manner, and physics concepts are applied to lasers, computers, and other electronic devices.  

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR GRADE 9:

Topic:                           Spanish Language

Text:                            Por todo el Mundo/Van 

Course Description: The course introduces basic grammar concepts and a large vocabulary. The students develop their reading and writing skills by variety of dictations, exercises and conversations.

Topic:                           Bulgarian Language and Culture

Text:                            Learn to Speak Bulgarian

Course Description: The course is designed for developing basic skills, such as reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and free conversation. The book introduces great amount of exercised after each grammar problem.

Topic:                           French Language

Text:                            Panorama 

Course Description: This course is created to develop basic skills such as reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and free conversation by introducing a large vocabulary and a great amount of exercises and each grammar section.

Topic:                           Physical Exercise

Course Description: Students are introduced to more advanced skills of basketball, volleyball, soccer, athletic games, gymnastics.

 

 

Grade 10

Fifteen-Year-Old   High School

Youth need to be taught the accumulated wisdom of the past and trained in such a way that they have a firm foundation from which to evaluate the present and make proper decisions for future.

Topic:                          Literature

Text:                           World Literature

Course DescriptionThis course is arranged to introduce literary devices such as character development, plot, theme, setting, and imagery. An appreciation of fine art is cultivated.

Topic:                           Grammar and Composition                                               

Texts:                          Handbook of Grammar and Composition V, workbook A

Course Description: The excellent course represents authoritative instruction in traditional grammar and covers grammar, usage, and mechanics thoroughly while emphasizing the application of those elements to the writing process.

Topic:                           Vocabulary, Spelling and Poetry

Text:                            Vocabulary, Spelling and Poetry IV

Course Description: In-depth vocabulary study including syllabication, pronunciation, etymology, and definition is provided in order to read with understanding. Featuring a series of verbal analogies, students sharpen their reasoning ability. 

Topic:                           Mathematics 

Text:                            Algebra II, Saxon Publisher

Course Description: This course not only teaches topics that are traditionally covered in second year algebra, but also covers a considerable amount of geometry, developing geometric concepts. Applications to subjects such as physics and chemistry, as well as real-world problems, are covered as well.  

Topic:                           History and Geography

Text:                            World History and Cultures

Course Description: The comprehensive overview of world history builds a solid foundation of understanding of ancient to modern history, giving special attention to neglected Asian and African cultures as well as the historical Greco-Roman culture which has so greatly influenced Western civilization.

Topic:                           Science

Text:                            Biology: The Living Creation

Course Description: This course teaches familiar, tangible things in nature and ties the more abstract concepts to concrete examples. It reflects the latest advances on man’s understanding of living things without neglecting a foundation in the basics.  

Topic:                           Business Studies

Course Description: This course is designed to help the students become more familiar with the styles and techniques of business writing. A few of the areas that are taught are using an appropriate writing style, finding the right words, correct spelling in e-mails, and how to write memo’s faxes and other business letters.  

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR GRADE 10:

Topic:                           Spanish Language

Text:                            Por todo el Mundo/Van 

Course Description: The course introduces basic grammar concepts and a large vocabulary. The students develop their reading and writing skills by variety of dictations, exercises and conversations.

Topic:                           Bulgarian Language and Culture

Text:                            Learn to Speak Bulgarian

Course Description: The course is designed for developing basic skills, such as reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and free conversation. The book introduces great amount of exercised after each grammar problem.

Topic:                           French Language

Text:                            Panorama 

Course Description: This course is created to develop basic skills such as reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and free conversation by introducing a large vocabulary and a great amount of exercises and each grammar section.

Topic:                           Physical Exercise

Course Description: Students are introduced to more advanced skills of basketball, volleyball, soccer, athletic games, gymnastics.

 

 

Grade 11

Sixteen-Year-Old   High School

AEA’s comprehensive High School curriculum is based on the belief that life changing principles are better grasped when expressed in language that is easily understood by parent, student and teacher. This profound, yet simple, approach to Eleventh Grade studies will ensure your student’s academic success.

Topic:                          Literature

Text:                           American Literature

Course DescriptionHighlights of American Literature that have thrilled readers through the years are included in this enjoyable course. The broad study of various types of Literature helps students love and appreciate the literature of our country.

Topic:                           Composition                                               

Texts:                         

Course Description: Complete step - by - step instruction in the writing process helps students learn how to plan, write, rewrite, and edit. Besides providing good general principles for writing paragraphs and themes, this course gives clear and concise instruction and well - written models for writing a wide variety of specific kinds of compositions, including essay answers and research papers.

Topic:                           Mathematics 

Text:                            Geometry, Saxon

Course Description: This course introduces an in depth study of the Geometry concepts, building them up gradually and providing plenty of exercises.  

Topic:                           Vocabulary, Spelling and Poetry

Text:                            Vocabulary, Spelling and Poetry V

Course Description: Carefully completed spelling and vocabulary word lists from the great works of literature and general reading sources ensure that secondary level students are receiving the exposure to words that they will commonly encounter in higher education settings. Students not only learn the words, but their relationship to language as a whole. 

Topic:                           History and Geography

Text:                            United States History: Heritage of Freedom

Course Description: Complete, chronological coverage of events and personalities in United States. History is brought to life in this course. A study of the history of ideas allows each student to see why the nation has evolved into what it is today.

Topic:                           Science

Text:                            Chemistry: Precision and Design

Course Description: Starting with the atom and finishing with organic chemistry, this course introduces all the details of chemistry in a simple and accurate manner. The pictures in the textbook and the labs make the course even more interesting and understandable.  

Topic:                           Business Studies

Course Description: This course is designed to help the students become more familiar with the styles and techniques of business writing. A few of the areas that are taught are using an appropriate writing style, finding the right words, correct spelling in e-mails, and how to write memo’s faxes and other business letters.  

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR GRADE 11:

Topic:                           Spanish Language

Text:                            Por todo el Mundo/Van 

Course Description: The course introduces basic grammar concepts and a large vocabulary. The students develop their reading and writing skills by variety of dictations, exercises and conversations.

Topic:                           Bulgarian Language and Culture

Text:                            Learn to Speak Bulgarian

Course Description: The course is designed for developing basic skills, such as reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and free conversation. The book introduces great amount of exercised after each grammar problem.

Topic:                           French Language

Text:                            Panorama 

Course Description: This course is created to develop basic skills such as reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and free conversation by introducing a large vocabulary and a great amount of exercises and each grammar section.

Topic:                           Physical Exercise

Course Description: Students are introduced to more advanced skills of basketball, volleyball, soccer, athletic games, gymnastics.

 

 

 

Grade 12

Seventeen-Year-Old   High School

The Twelfth Grade is AEA’s last opportunity to make a lasting impact on the students who have been entrusted to our care. Every effort is made to ensure that our students are prepared to face life’s challenges with solid academic skills and sterling character values.

Topic:                          Literature

Text:                           English Literature

Course DescriptionAEA has skillfully blended the best of early English literature with rigorous scholarship and a strong commitment to character values to create this course of study. The development of English literature from Anglo - Saxon period through the age of the Puritans to the modern era is carefully traced for the student.

Topic:                           Grammar and Composition                                               

Texts:                          Handbook of Grammar and Composition, Workbook B

Course Description: The excellent course represents authoritative instruction in traditional grammar and covers grammar, usage, and mechanics thoroughly while emphasizing the application of those elements to the writing process.

Topic:                           Vocabulary, Spelling and Poetry

Text:                            Vocabulary, Spelling and Poetry VI

Course Description: Inspiring poetry selections that will influence the students for a lifetime and enrich the mind, spirit and character. The colorful imagery of these literary masterpieces enhances the students’ written and spoken vocabulary. 

Topic:                           Mathematics 

Text:                            Advanced, Mathematics

Course Description: In this course topics from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, discrete mathematics and mathematical analysis are interwoven to form a fully integrated text. Word problems are developed throughout the problem set and become progressively more elaborate. Conceptually oriented problems prepare students for college entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT.  

Topic:                           Economics

Text:                            Economics: Work and Prosperity

Course Description: This course helps students to understand the proper economic roles of individual producers and consumers as well as that of the government. The contrast between the market economy and the command economy is graphically presented in illustration of the economic principals that govern the societies. Students also need the firm foundation this unique government course provides to become informed, responsible citizens and voters in today’s world.

Topic:                           American Government

Text:                            American Government

Course Description: Students need the firm foundation this unique government course provides to become informed, responsible citizens and voters in today’s world.  

Topic:                           Physics

Text:                            Holt Physics

Course Description: Forces, energy, gravitation, heat, sound, and thermodynamics are just some of the topics discussed in the book in a interesting, simple but accurate manner.

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS FOR GRADE 12:

Topic:                           Spanish Language

Text:                            Por todo el Mundo/Van 

Course Description: The course introduces basic grammar concepts and a large vocabulary. The students develop their reading and writing skills by variety of dictations, exercises and conversations.

Topic:                           Bulgarian Language and Culture

Text:                            Learn to Speak Bulgarian

Course Description: The course is designed for developing basic skills, such as reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and free conversation. The book introduces great amount of exercised after each grammar problem.

Topic:                           French Language

Text:                            Panorama 

Course Description: This course is created to develop basic skills such as reading comprehension, listening comprehension, writing and free conversation by introducing a large vocabulary and a great amount of exercises and each grammar section.

Topic:                           Physical Exercise

Course Description: Students are introduced to more advanced skills of basketball, volleyball, soccer, athletic games, gymnastics.