ACADEMICS
Goals of a Graduate
At BCS, our goal is to mature students in Christ as we integrate faith and reason through classical Christian education. A graduate of BCS would have the following traits.
Know Christ and live the Christian faith.
Be a person of mature character. They will:
Tell the truth
Keep their word
Work hard
Be pure in thought and deed
Have a clear understanding of our Western cultural heritage.
Can think critically and communicate persuasively and clearly.
A life long desire to learn.
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They will listen to stories from Scripture and memorize verses on the theme of obeying God.
Throughout the year, kindergarteners study different species of birds. They draw, read stories, and memorize poems.
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A grammar student will read Scripture passages and learn about the history of Biblical events in 1st Chronicles-Malachi.
Grammar students learn Latin, continue their study of math using Saxon and are taught grammar using grammar using Shurley English. In science they conduct simple experiments to learn about energy, light, electricity, machines, astronomy and study the lives of great scientists.
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In their humanities course, logic students are introduced to the foundational worldview questions such as: who is God, what is real, what is a human, how do we know what is right and wrong, and how we should live for God? They begin exploring ancient answers to these questions through their study of Greeks, Hebrews, Romans, Christian literature, thought, and art.
Logic students will take pre-algebra, algebra, physical science, Latin, music, and composition.
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In the last years of their time at BCS, every BCS student presents and defends a thesis before a panel of community members, addressing a civic issue from a Christian perspective. Seniors study the principles on which the American government is founded, and explore modern world history, philosophy, and literature through Socratic discussion. Rhetoric students learn how to read Koine Greek. Optionally, seniors can take physics, human anatomy, and calculus.
What makes BCS academics unique?
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Greek and Latin
Latin, the quintessential language of oratory, positively affects the way we create discourse in English and helps us to express ourselves with more effectiveness and confidence.
Rhetoric students learn Koine Greek which will allow them to engage and interpret the New Testament in the original language. Even if you are not a scholar, learning Koine Greek can greatly enrich your personal Bible reading.
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Science
Our science program goal is to cultivate students who will love the Lord first while gaining an appreciation of the work of the Great Artist. We want students to be scientifically literate with the ability to evaluate scientific content objectively and critically. Using the tenets of classical education blended with modern laboratory practices and methodologies, we strive to develop science proficiency and appreciation.
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Music
BCS grammar students take music. With music children are taught foundational concepts through song, rhythm, listening, games, and movement. Rhetoric students either sing in our choir or play an instrument in our ensemble. Students share what they have learned through our annual Christmas Concert in December and our Spring Concert in April.
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Drama
Plays performed by our Logic and Rhetoric students include The Importance of Being Earnest, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Julius Caesar, The Mouse that Roared and many more. All students are required to participate in the annual Speech Meet and compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
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Math
Our math curriculum promotes integration of logic to understand the conceptual development of mathematical ideas, preparing students to thrive in mathematics. All students study Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, and trigonometry. We also provide precalculus and calculus.
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Omnibus
Omnibus is a Latin term meaning “all-encompassing.” Combining history, theology, and literature, these courses help students grow in their appreciation of the unity of all knowledge. Each year offers two courses: primary and the secondary