Typical course list for Grade 10. Appropriate for Grades 9 – 10
(see 'Greek Studies, A Track' for Grades 11–12).
Students who wish to place into the 'Greek Studies, B Track' in Grade 9 will need an excellent understanding of Algebra I and to complete at least the first eight weeks of the 'American Literature, B Track' course plan prior to starting this high school Greek Cycle.
| SEMESTER 1 | SEMESTER 2 |
| Old Testament I (OT1-B) | Old Testament II (OT2-B) |
| Greek History I (GH1-B) | Greek History II (GH2-B) |
| Greek Literature I (GL1-B) | Greek Literature II (GL2-B) |
| Astronomy I (AS1-B) | Astronomy II (AS2-B) |
| Essay Writing (EWG-B) w/English Mechanics* | Logic A (LOG-A) w/English Mechanics* |
| Geometry* | Geometry* |
| Greek Playwrights or community-based Fine Arts | |
| Physical Education (PHE-B) | Language Study |
*Placement determined through skills assessment.
Primary Course Materials
RELIGION
Old Testament I (OT1-B) [Semester 1]
- Introduction to the Bible Fr. John Laux
- The Holy Bible, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd Edition U.S. Catholic Church
Old Testament II (OT2-B) [Semester 2]
- Introduction to the Bible Fr. John Laux
- The Holy Bible, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd Edition U.S. Catholic Church
SOCIAL STUDIES / HISTORY
Greek History I (GH1-B) [Semester 1]
- Christ the King, Lord of History: A Catholic World History from Ancient to Modern Times Anne Carroll
- Herodotus: The Histories Herodotus
- The Landmark Thucydides: A Comprehensive Guide to "The Peloponnesian War" Thucydides
- Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures: A Concise History: Volume I to 1740, 2nd Edition Lynn Hunt, et al.
Greek History II (GH2-B) [Semester 2]
- Xenophon: The Expedition of Cyrus (Anabasis) Xenophon
- Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures: A Concise History: Volume I to 1740, 2nd Edition Lynn Hunt, et al.
- Plutarch’s Lives, Volume 1 (Modern Library Classics) Plutarch
- Great Dialogues of Plato Plato
- Cliff's Notes: Plato’s Republic [ORDER USED] Thomas Thornburg
- Alexander of Macedon: Journey to World’s End [ORDER USED] Harold Lamb
LITERATURE
Greek Literature I (GL1-B) [Semester 1]
- Bulfinch’s Mythology (out-of-print Avenel Books/Gramercy/Crown Publishers edition) [ORDER USED] Thomas Bulfinch
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd Edition U.S. Catholic Church
- Homer : The Iliad (Lattimore) Homer
- Cliffs Notes: Homer’s Iliad Bob Linn
- Teaching the Classics DVD and Workbook Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews
Greek Literature II (GL2-B) [Semester 2]
- Bulfinch’s Mythology (out-of-print Avenel Books/Gramercy/Crown Publishers edition) [ORDER USED] Thomas Bulfinch
- Herodotus: The Histories Herodotus
- Homer : The Odyssey (Fagles) Homer
- Cliffs Notes: Homer’s Odyssey Stanley P. Baldwin
- Aeschylus: Oresteia (Oxford World's Classics) Aeschylus
- Euripides: Medea, Hippolytus, Heracles, Bacchae (Focus Classical Library) Euripides
- Sophocles: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Electra (Oxford World's Classics) Sophocles
- Teaching the Classics DVD and Workbook Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews
FINE ARTS
Greek Playwrights (GPW-B) [Semester 2]
- Aeschylus: Oresteia (Oxford World's Classics) Aeschylus
- Aeschylus II: The Suppliant Maidens, The Persians, Seven against Thebes, and Prometheus Bound Aeschylus
- Sophocles: Antigone, Oedipus the King, Electra (Oxford World's Classics) Sophocles
- Euripides: Medea, Hippolytus, Heracles, Bacchae (Focus Classical Library) Euripides
- Aristophanes: Four Plays by Aristophanes: The Birds; The Clouds; The Frogs; Lysistrata Aristophanes
- Great Dialogues of Plato Plato
- Philosophy 101 by Socrates: An Introduction to Philosophy Via Plato's Apology Peter Kreeft
- Teaching the Classics DVD and Workbook Adam Andrews and Missy Andrews
SCIENCE
Astronomy I (AS1-B) [Semester 1]
- Brother Astronomer: Adventures of a Vatican Scientist [ORDER USED] Br. Guy Consolmagno
- Creator and Creation, 3rd Edition Mary O. Daly
- Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition) Jeffrey Bennett, et al.
- The Universe: The Complete Season 1 The History Channel
Astronomy II (AS2-B) [Semester 2]
- Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition) Jeffrey Bennett, et al.
LANGUAGES
Language Study [Semester 2]
High school students are to complete at least four semesters in Latin, Italian, German, French, or Spanish.
Latin Resources:
- Wheelock’s Latin: 6th Edition, Revised Frederic M. Wheelock; revised by Richard A. LaFleur
- Latina Christiana Complete Set (Revised Edition) Cheryl Lowe
- First Form Latin "Complete Set"
- Artes Latinae Level 1, Book & Audio CD Package Waldo E. Sweet
- Henle Latin I, Units 1-5 Set Robert J. Henle
Italian, German, French, or Spanish Resources:
- Rocket Language Level 1, 2 & 3 Bundle, Lifetime Access on desktop computer, iOS and/or Android app Rocket Language
- Rosetta Stone Homeschool 24 Month Subscription (Choose Italian, German, French, or Spanish) Rosetta Stone
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical Education (PHE-B) [Semester 2]
- Fit for Eternal Life: A Christian Approach to Working Out, Eating Right, and Building the Virtues of Fitness in Your Soul Kevin Vost, Psy D.
- Community-based health, safety, and physical fitness.
ELECTIVES
High School Orientation
- High School Web Resources St. Thomas Aquinas Academy
- Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests, 2018 Edition: The Techniques, Practice, and Review You Need to Score Higher Princeton Review
- Cracking the SAT Premium Edition with 7 Practice Tests, 2018: The All-in-One Solution for Your Highest Possible Score Princeton Review
LANGUAGE ARTS
Writing, grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, and handwriting placement determined through the skills assessment and discussion with teaching-parent.
Essay Writing (EWG-B) [Semester 1]
- Jensen's Format Writing Set Frode Jensen
- Great Writing: A Reader for Writers [ORDER USED] Harvey S Wiener and Nora Eisenberg
- Writing Handbook Michael P. Kammer and Charles W. Mulligan
- Synonym Finder J. I. Rodale
- Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition
- DOWNLOAD: Essay Worksheets: Basic & Advanced
Logic A (LOG-A) [Semester 2]
- Traditional Logic I Basic Set Martin Cothran
- Socrates Meets Jesus: History's Greatest Questioner Confronts the Claims of Christ Peter Kreeft
- Webster's New World College Dictionary, Fourth Edition
English Mechanics [Semester 1 and 2]
- Jensen's Punctuation: A Complete Guide to All Your Punctuation Needs Frode Jensen
- Jensen’s Grammar (Textbook, Tests and Answers) Frode Jensen
- Writing Handbook Michael P. Kammer and Charles W. Mulligan
- Jensen's Vocabulary Frode Jensen
- Self-Instruction in Handwriting Zaner-Bloser
MATHEMATICS
Math placement determined through the skills assessment and discussion with teaching-parent. St. Thomas Aquinas Academy regularly uses Saxon, Jacobs Algebra, Jacobs Geometry, and Math U See. VideoText, Teaching Textbook, and community college courses also accepted.
Geometry [Semester 1 and 2]
- Geometry (Jacobs): Student Text Harold R Jacobs
- Geometry (Jacobs): Teachers Manual Harold R Jacobs
- Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org)
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