One Day Academy

In conjunction with LeTourneau University, One Day Academy offers this in-depth study of the criminal justice system.  This one-semester class provides three university credit hours.  Using a Christian worldview, the course offers an introduction to both the historical and philosophical overviews of the American criminal justice system.  Students will study the nature, extent, and impact of crimes and gain understanding about criminal laws and courts, law enforcement agencies, and correctional systems.  Please note that due to the nature of some of the topics (including criminal situations) discussed in class, the course is recommended for mature students.

This course provides an introduction to geology including the study of rocks, minerals, and the basic processes that shape the surface features of the earth.  Fundamental concepts concerning Earth's composition, structure, and internal and external physical processes will be incorporated.

Partnering with LeTourneau University, we are excited to offer this one-semester course for high school students. Students will earn 3 university credit hours.  They will learn not only how local, state, and national governments are structured, but means of participating in and influencing government at each level. Throughout the course we will study the institutions, groups, beliefs and ideas that make up American politics. Special attention will be directed toward learning how to analyze primary source documents.

The U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence will be studied in detail, supplemented by parts of the Federalist Papers. There will be a special emphasis on the judicial system. Students will survey famous historical cases such as Marbury v. Madison, Brown v. Board of Education, and Roe v. Wade, as well as important current cases and issues.

This course is interactive. During the semester students will participate in a variety of simulations and debates which will help them to master the material.  One significant research paper will be required.

A general survey of the establishment and growth of the American nation from the colonial period through the Civil War and into the Reconstruction era. Covers the social, political, economic, and cultural life of the new nation, giving particular stress to the reasons behind the near dissolution of the Union.

This course provides a survey of chemistry, physics, meteorology, and astronomy. Some of the major topics covered are laws of motion, energy, work, atomic and molecular structure, chemical equations and calculations, gas laws, acid-base and redox reactions, atmospheric structure, weather systems, solar system, stars and galaxies, and theories of origins.

A continuation of the survey of American life beginning with the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era and extending to the present. Political, economic, diplomatic, and military history are covered along with the contributions of minority groups.