Beyond BCS
7th Grade | Innovation & Scientific ThinkingÂ
- Innovative science inquiry experience (research, experimentation, design, and problem-solving)
- Exploration of real-world challenges through investigation and presentation
- Development of critical thinking and confident public communication
8th Grade | Mentorship & Applied LearningÂ
- Students select a skill, field, or area of interest to explore
- Paired with an experienced adult mentor (18+, skilled professional, not related to student)
- Conduct interviews and hands-on learning experiences
- Culminating presentation sharing insights, growth, and real-world application
Advanced Algebra/Trigonometry | MAT 310Â
Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1, GeometryÂ
*May be taken concurrently with GeometryÂ
Embark on a deeper exploration of algebra and trigonometry with this course, designed to expand your mathematical understanding.
- Extend your algebra knowledge through multivariable systems of equations and inequalitiesÂ
- Transform functions and delve into quadratic functionsÂ
- Build skills in exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functionsÂ
- Explore the relationships between sequences, series, and their applicationsÂ
- Develop your understanding of trigonometry, including graphing sine and cosine functions and circular motionÂ
After School Team SportsÂ
Prerequisite(s): GPA eligibility Length: Season
Fee(s): $200 per sport *Sports occur after schoolÂ
Cheer uniforms: Additional $500-1000 annual feeÂ
*Repeatable courseÂ
*Non-graded course (pass/fail grade) earns 0.5 credits per seasonÂ
Know an athlete? This is the class for you. An active, hands-on class that is highly useful in many areas of life.
- Learn techniques and procedures to prevent, recognize and treat/manage injuriesÂ
- Emphasis on recognition and immediate care for serious/ life threatening conditionsÂ
- Recognize, then provide immediate treatment, secondary treatment and rehab for common injuriesÂ
- Practice techniques for protective taping and wrappingÂ
After School Team SportsÂ
Prerequisite(s): GPA eligibility Length: SeasonÂ
Fee(s): $200 per sport *Sports occur after schoolÂ
Cheer uniforms: Additional $500-1000 annual feeÂ
*Repeatable courseÂ
*Non-graded course (pass/fail grade) earns 0.5 credits per seasonÂ
All high school students are encouraged to join Team Sports! There are a variety of options to choose from. Teams meet after school for practice and games. Pass/Fail course and students can earn 0.5 credits per season.Â
Algebra 1 | MAT 110Â
Prerequisite(s): Recommendation of current math teacher for grades 7 or 8
*May be taken concurrently with GeometryÂ
Step into the world of Algebra 1, where problem-solving meets real-world applications and conceptual understanding.
- Develop algebra skills in a meaningful and retrievable way through problem-solvingÂ
- Explore major topics like solving equations and inequalities, linear equations, and functionsÂ
- Dive into systems of equations and inequalities, exponents, exponential models, and quadratic functionsÂ
- Learn about functions and transformations and their practical applicationsÂ
AP Art and Design | ART 710Â
Prerequisite(s): 2 or 3 visual art courses or teacher recommendation
Fee(s): $70.00 materials + AP exam
*Repeatable course
*Dual credit course
Embark on a journey of excellence! Craft an Advanced Placement art portfolio while exploring any mediums of your choice, from sculpture and drawing to digital art and photography.
- Engage in a sustained investigation of a single, compelling topicÂ
- Explore diverse mediums and styles of your choiceÂ
- Prepare for post-high school study and scholarship opportunitiesÂ
AP Biology | SCI 710Â
Prerequisite(s): Chemistry Length: Full year
Fee(s): AP examÂ
* Dual credit courseÂ
* AP Biology is best taken in the year following Chemistry or AP ChemistryÂ
* May be taken concurrently with AP Chemistry, AP Physics 1, Physics, or AP Physics 2Â
* Offered 2026-27 and will likely fall into an every other year rotation based on student interest in the classÂ
How do mealworms react when they’re fed sugar-coated oats – and why? Is that Oreo truly double
stuffed? Find answers to
both these questions in AP Biology where students explore topics that describe the incredible ways
God designed living systems. AP Biology is a college-level biology course containing eight units
defined by the College Board.
- Hands-on experience with living organisms and models of organisms and the environment they live
in - The homework load varies from one to four hours per week
- Emphasis on group work and collaboration, and a good knowledge of chemistry as AP Biology includes the study of the chemistry of living things
AP Calculus AB | MAT 710
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Calculus (Recommended B or above)
Fee(s): AP exam
*Dual credit course
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of calculus with our Calculus AB course. Specifically designed to prepare students for the AB section of the AP Calculus exam, this course offers a deep dive into the fundamental concepts of calculus.
- Understand limits and continuity
- Learn the definition and fundamental properties of differentiation
- Differentiate explicit, composite, implicit, and inverse functions
- Apply differentiation contextually and analytically
