Curriculum

Department Lead:  Rob Starke

Requirement: Every Year (Grades 9 and 10 one semester only)

Objectives:    Review the Bible Class Objectives per grade.

Courses Offered:  Read full 2023-2024 course descriptions.

Bible Courses:  Curriculum Overview

Bible Department Philosophy

The King’s Academy stands firm in the truth that the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God.  Therefore, it is the primary book used in each of the Bible courses. The main purpose of each course is to present an accurate, thoughtful study of His Word, and to continually explore the practical implications for each student in his or her daily life.

Course and Instructor

• Bible 6: Mastering Bible Study Skills:   Vinnie Negrette
• Bible 7: Old Testament Survey:   Kelley Miller
• Bible 7: Old Testament Survey:   Jordan Coss
• Bible 8: The Life of Christ and His Church:   Christopher Davis
• Bible 8: The Life of Christ and His Church:  Rob Starke
• Bible 9 (Sem):  The Gospel of John:   Stephanie Wetzel
• Bible 9 (Sem): The Gospel of John:   Ethan Gutheil
• Bible 10 (Sem): New Testament Letters:   Ethan Gutheil
• Bible 11: Basics of Bible Doctrine:   Chris Hill
• Bible 11: Basics of Bible Doctrine:   Joshua Knoxville
• Bible 12: (Sem) Apologetics: Defending Your Faith:   Rick Hardy
• Bible 12: (Sem) Apologetics: Defending Your Faith:   Joshua Knoxville
• Bible 12:  (Sem) Contemporary Issues in Christianity:   Rick Hardy
• Bible 12: (Sem) Comparative Religions:   Joshua Knoxville

Computer Science & Engineering Department Lead:  David Howe

Requirement: No requirement

Courses Offered:  Read full 2023-2024 course descriptions.

Computer Science & Engineering:  Curriculum Overview

TKA's Technology Vision: “Creating Digital Citizens Connected to Him”

Co-curricular Program: TKA Robotics Teams

Computer Science & Engineering Department Philosophy

The vision of the computer science and engineering department at The King's Academy is to give students the necessary skills to function effectively in a society that is centered on information, computers and technological developments; and to prepare students to be morally and ethically responsible in their use of information and technology. These skills include the ability to communicate and solve problems using the computer, adapt to emerging technologies, and to be independent and life long learners. Paul teaches in 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 that "'Everything is permissible'--but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible'--but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others." Students will be able to make informed decisions about the role of technology in their lives keeping the principles of these verses in mind.

Course and Instructor

• A/V Technical Support (Sem):  Matthew Berry
• AP Computer Science A:   Sean Loh
• AP Computer Science Principles:  Sean Loh
• Audio Engineering & Production (Sem):   Matthew Berry
• Computer Aided Design (Sem):   David Howe
• Introduction to Computer Science 1 (Sem):   Sean Loh
• PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design:   Annette Lane
• PLTW Principles of Engineering:   Annette Lane
• Robotics Engineering & Programming 1-Jr. High (Sem):   Annette Lane
• Introduction to Computer Science 2 (Sem):  Sean Loh
• Robotics Engineering & Programming 2-Jr High (Sem):  Annette Lane

Department Lead:  Liz Danielski

Requirement:  Every Year

Courses Offered:  Read full 2023-2024 course descriptions.

English Courses

• Curriculum Overview

The King’s Academy English Department Literature Selection Philosophy

The English Department of The King's Academy is committed to the rigorous, college-preparatory study of language and literature from different genres and time periods with an aim to explore, analyze, and evaluate a variety of writing styles and voices.  The study of any literature is inherently tied to the human condition; therefore, difficult material may appear in some of the course content. These matters are examined through a biblical framework that supports our foundations of faith as a school.   

• English Literature & Textbook List

English Department Philosophy

The ultimate goal of the English department is to inspire a love of literature and writing in students as they struggle with ideas that are fundamental to their human condition. Students have a responsibility to master reading, writing, speaking, and listening, not only to glorify God but also to communicate clearly in relationship with others. Students will learn how to discern truth in literature by being attentive to the various techniques and strategies authors use to evoke emotional and intellectual responses from readers. All literature will be evaluated according to the moral and ethical principles set forth in the Bible, and the worldview of the various authors will be compared with a biblical worldview.

Course and Instructor

• English 6:   Priscilla Min
• English 7:   Cristine Vo
• English 8:   Laura Simpson
• English 8:   Leanne Lopes
• English 9:   Leanne Lopes
• English 9 Honors:   Liz Danielski
• English 10:    Dan Atwell
• English 10:   Joshua Stricker
• English 10 Honors:   Joshua Stricker
• English 11:   Dan Atwell
• English 12:   Liz Danielski
• English 12:   Alice Wu
• AP English Language & Composition:   Alice Wu
• AP English Literature & Composition:   Victoria Su
• Public Speaking and Debate (Sem):  Edwin Lin
• Intro to Debate, Junior High:   Edwin Lin
• Speaking with Confidence (Sem):    Stewart Joslyn
• Writing Exploration (Sem):   Rachel Hirota
• Creative Writing (Sem):   Victoria Su

Department Leads: Steve Weiss and Michael Wilton

Requirement:  3 years 
†Pre-Algebra will not be awarded high school credit. Completion of math sequence through Algebra 2 is required to be considered college preparatory.

Courses Offered:  Read full 2023-2024 course descriptions.

Mathematics Courses:  Curriculum Overview

Math Department Philosophy

It is impossible for us to understand creation without God's gift of mathematics, for we would not have the means of measuring His world. Mathematics is a tool to help men rule over the earth under God. All callings in life demand planning, calculating, and evaluating in order to carry out God-given responsibilities. Mathematics plays an important role, whether it be in business, medicine, engineering, art, science, etc. Each student should thus master this wonderful gift to advance Christ's kingdom on earth.

The study of mathematics provides a useful platform for character formation. It provides opportunities to help students learn honesty, dedication, diligence, orderliness, obedience, discernment, carefulness, discipline, creativity, logic, patience (longsuffering), and persistence. The study of mathematics also provides opportunities for students to consider the nature of truth, the concept of the infinite and the use of reason in problem solving and decision making.

Course and Instructor

• Math 6:   Kylie Dillon
• General Math:    Brian Robinson
• Pre-Algebra:    Anne Ling
• Pre-Algebra:  Brian Robinson
• Pre-Algebra:   Tanya Terry
• Algebra 1:    Tanya Terry
• Algebra 1:     Taryn Durbin
• Algebra 1:  Elisa Ting
• Geometry:   Kylie Dillon
• Geometry:    Michael Wilton
• Geometry Honors:    Michael Wilton
• Algebra 2:    Taryn Durbin
• Algebra 2 Honors:    Fred Iacoletti
• Pre-Calculus:    Fred Iacoletti
• Pre-Calculus Honors:    Steve Weiss
• Calculus:    Laura Tompkins
• AP Calculus AB:    Steve Weiss
• AP Calculus BC:    Rick Palm
• Financial Mathematics:    Brian Robinson
• Statistics:     Kylie Dillon
• AP Statistics:    Rick Palm

Department Lead: Drew Petiti

Requirement: Two Years. Read about options for P.E. waiver.

Courses Offered:  Read full 2023-2024 course descriptions.

P.E. Department Philosophy

Through sports and physical education, students will learn to exhibit Christ-like character specifically by showing grace, being humble, learning to work as a team, being self-disciplined and learning how to lead. In addition, students are taught to use their bodies to glorify God and to treat them as vessels of His Holy Spirit.

Course and Instructor

• PE 6:    Scott Efting
• PE 6:    Jill Lipert
• PE - JH:    Scott Efting
• PE - JH:    Ali Schoch
• PE - JH:    Jill Lipert
• PE - HS (Sem):    Drew Petiti
• PE - HS (Sem):    Alison Schoch
• Basketball - JH (Sem):  Scott Efting
• Strength & Conditioning (Sem):     Drew Petiti
• Strength & Conditioning (Sem):    Alison Schoch

Department Leads:  Jason Rosé

Requirement:  Three Years

Courses Offered:  Read full 2023-2024 course descriptions.

Science Courses: Curriculum Overview

Science Department Philosophy

The Science Department is guided by the general principle that God created and sustains everything, and that the orderliness of the universe is a reflection of His character (Hebrews 1:2-3). We believe that the purpose of science as a discipline is to understand creation as a whole, which means encouraging students to look at the big picture and the underlying principles which are consistently seen in the world.

Each subject taught in this department is geared to focus on the specifics of that subject area and how they reveal the creativity and complexity of the Creator. As part of a Christian's call to be stewards of God's creation (Genesis 1:26) we will also strive to educate students on the applications and ethical implications of scientific knowledge. We believe that while scientific investigation is a means for uncovering truth, the fluid nature of the scientific process means that the state of our knowledge will be constantly changing and that we will always fall short of the complete understanding of reality that God has to offer us (Job 38: 1-7,18).

Course and Instructor

• Science 6 - Earth Science:     Jason Peevyhouse
• Science 7 - Life Science:    Maddie Kingsolver
• Science 8 - Physical Science:    Elisa Ting
• Biology:    David Gae
• Biology Honors:    Pauline Park
• Biology Honors:   David Gae
• AP Biology:    Scott Smithson
• Physical Science:    Jason Rosé
• Physical Science:   Nicolae Nitescu
• Environmental Science:    Scott Smithson
• AP Environmental Science:    Scott Smithson
• Chemistry:    Angi Deng
• Chemistry Honors:    Jason Rosé
• AP Chemistry:    Jason Rosé
• Physics:   Nicolae Nitescu
• AP Physics 1:    Nicolae Nitescu
• Anatomy & Physiology:    Pauline Park
• Pestilence & Civilization (Sem):    Jason Rosé

Department Lead: Christiana Kim

Requirement:  Four Years (Three years for Class of 2025 and beyond)

Courses Offered:  Read full 2023-2024 course descriptions.

Social Studies Courses:  Curriculum Overview

Social Studies Department Philosophy

The mission of The King's Academy history department is to influence students in their knowledge, values and perspective of the world through an engaging environment. Our students will gain an understanding of the origins and interactions of mankind throughout history. They will learn to appreciate the diversity of culture and tradition. Our students will explore how the choices made in the past affect the present and the future. Most importantly students will evaluate the actions and belief systems of society in comparison with God's word. We will equip our students with the tools to build a biblical world view and a realistic and wise understanding of history.

Course and Instructor

• Ancient World History 6:    KJ Kingsolver
• Geography & Medieval World History 7:    Chris Schoppet-Panzarini
• US History 8:    Edward Lanning
• Ancient World History 9:    Spencer Murray
• Ancient World History 9 Honors:    Christiana Kim
• Modern World History 10:    Spencer Murray
• Modern World History 10:    Christiana Kim
• AP Modern World History:    Christiana Kim
• US History 11:    Dean Otsuka
• AP US History:   Jon Shieh
• Government (Sem):    Stewart Joslyn
• AP Government & Politics:     Jon Shieh
• Economics:    Stewart Joslyn
• Economics Honors:    Jon Shieh
• Intro to Psychology (Sem):   Kyong Ha (Alex) Park
• AP Psychology:   Kyong Ha (Alex) Park
• Intro to Law:   Jerry Nastari

Department Lead: Stacey Reed

Requirement: One Year

Courses Offered:  Read full 2023-2024 course descriptions.

VPA Courses:  Curriculum Overview

P.E. Waiver: Read about available P.E. waiver for some students taking Performing Arts.

VPA Department Philosophy

The VPA Department seeks to glorify God as we foster an environment where students can discover and develop their God-given talents to the fullest. We share these talents not for our own glory but as a spiritual act of worship of our Creator. (Romans 12:1; Colossians 3:17; 1 Cor. 10:31).

Course and Instructor

• Discovering Art - JH (Sem):   Mark Anderson
• Discovering Art - HS:   Mark Anderson
• Advanced Art:   Mark Anderson
• Independent Art Portfolio:   Mark Anderson
• Ceramics (Sem):   Mark Anderson
• Linear Perspective Drawing:   Mark Anderson
• Intro to Digital Painting JH:   Jon Prado
• Comp 3D Modeling with ZBrush:   Noah Sanborn
• Digital Design & Animation:   Noah Sanborn
• Digital Photography (Sem):   Amy Myers
• Dance 6 (Sem):   Stacey Reed
• Dance Fundamentals - JH:   Stacey Reed
• Intermediate Dance - JH:   Stacey Reed
• Advanced Dance:   Stacey Reed
• Dance Workshop:   Stacey Reed
• Fundamentals of Theatre - JH:   Abigail DeGraaf
• Theatre 1:   Abigail Smith
• Theatre 2:   Abigail Smith
• Theatre 3:   Abigail Smith
• Beginning (Blue) Band:   Ryan Bortz
• Intermediate (Gold) Band:   Ryan Bortz
• Knights Brigade/Wind:   Ryan Bortz
• Knights Brigade/Percussion:   Ryan Bortz
• Knight Club Jazz Band- JH:   Ryan Bortz
• Knight Club Jazz Band- HS:   Ryan Bortz
• String Ensemble:  Ryan Bortz
• String Orchestra:   Ryan Bortz
• Concert Choir - JH:   Mariel Tuijt
• Concert Choir - HS:  Mariel Tuijt
• Knightshine:  Mariel Tuijt
• Video Production & Editing (Sem):   Abigail Smith
• Video Production & Editing (Sem):   Amy Myers
• Worship Leading (Sem):   Ethan Gutheil

Department Lead: Renan Pineda

Requirement: Completion of level two (2) of a world language is required. Completion of level three (3) or higher is strongly recommended. World languages taken in junior high may be counted toward high school graduation requirements.  At least one (1) year of world language must be taken in high school.

Courses Offered:  Read full 2023-2024 course descriptions.

World Language Courses:  Curriculum Overview

World Language Department Philosophy

God created man and woman in His own image, and gave them the gift of communication through spoken words. At the beginning they used the same language throughout the whole world, but since they rebelled against God and built the tower of Babel, God confused them. In order to glorify God through communication with people from other cultures, the students must be taught to read, write and speak other languages, to be better equipped to spread the Gospel to our community, and to all the corners of the world, to reveal the truth that is founded only in Jesus Christ.

Special Honors and Competitions

TKA recognizes outstanding scholarship in the study of languages in partnership with the following organizations:

• TKA's French Honor Society chapter is Société Honoraire de Français. French students may also participate in Le Grand Concourse, an annual competition sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French.
• TKA's Spanish Honor Society chapter is Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, 
• TKA’s Chinese Honor Society chapter is  National Chinese Honor Society. 
• TKA also offers the Global Seal of Biliteracy, an international credential that conveys proficiency with language skills in two or more languages for our students.

 Read more information about TKA's Honor Societies.

Course and Instructor

American Sign Language 1 (P1 - Online Sevenstar):    Rachel Hirota
American Sign Language 2 (P1 - Online Sevenstar):    Rachel Hirota
French 1:    Kristine Lui
French 2:    Rachel Denis
French 3:    Rachel Denis
French 4:    Rachel Denis
AP French Language and Culture:    Rachel Denis
Mandarin 1:    Marie Chin
Mandarin 2:    Marie Chin
Mandarin 3:    Wei-Li Huang
Mandarin 4:    Wei-Li Huang
AP Chinese Language and Culture:    Wei-Li Huang
Spanish 1:    Renan Pineda
Spanish 2:    Matthew Tompkins
Spanish 2 Honors:    Renan Pineda
Spanish 3:    Maria Beth Kadle
Spanish 3 Honors :   Maria Beth Kadle
Spanish 4:    Matthew Tompkins
AP Spanish Language and Culture:    Matthew Tompkins

Course and Instructor

Courses Offered:  Read full 2023-2024 course descriptions.

Broadcasting (Sem):   Spencer Murray
Student Council:  Matthew Berry and Stephanie Wetzel
Study Hall (Sem):   Various Instructors
Yearbook:   Amy Myers

Interdisciplinary Electives	Grades	Length
Broadcasting	7-12	Semester/Year
Yearbook	11-12	Year
Non-Departmental Electives	Grades	Length
Office Assistant	7-12	Semester/Year
Study Hall	7-12	Semester/Year
Tutoring	7-12	Semester/Year
Library Aide	8-12	Semester/Year
Student Council	10-12	Year
Peer Tutor	11-12	Semester/Year
Teacher Assistant	11-12	Semester/Year