A Beka Academy Video for Schools Brochure 2014

Excellence in Education from a Christian Perspective
Virtual
Classroom
Video Streaming or DVD | K4–Grade 12
Download the
Enrollment Application at
abekaacademy.org/SchoolEnrollment
Supplemental Program
Master Program
Christian schools can enhance
their curriculum. p. 8 Smaller churches can start a
Christian school. p. 10 One of the greatest gifts to give students is a solid Christian education.
Since 1954, Pensacola Christian Academy in Pensacola, FL, has equipped thousands of students with an excellent Christian education for a life of service to
God. A Beka Academy makes this unsurpassed quality of education available to
churches and Christian schools by bringing the Pensacola Christian Academy
classroom to you. Through the use of video streaming and DVD formats, your
students can learn from our master teachers. Their experience,
personality, and motivation keep students engaged and excited
about learning. A Beka Academy’s Virtual Classroom can support your school’s vision and needs.
Dr. Troy A. Shoemaker
President
Contents
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About A Beka Virtual
Classroom
Why Choose A Beka
Video Programs?
Teachers/Course
Descriptions
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Supplemental Video
Program
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Sample Time
Schedule
Master Video
Program
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Keys to Success
Frequently Asked
Questions
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Accredited
Enrollment Plan
CONTACT
1-800-874-3596
— U.S. and Canada
videoforschools @ abekaacademy.org
VideoforSchools@abekaacademy.org
— U.S. and Canada
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About A Beka Virtual Classroom
A Beka Academy’s Virtual Classroom is a distance-learning program that provides
over 6,500 hours of classroom instruction by Pensacola Christian Academy master
teachers in traditional classroom settings. A Beka Academy’s Virtual Classroom was
developed, field tested, and introduced in 1985 utilizing the highly successful A Beka
Book curriculum. Two programs are available for churches and schools: the Supplemental Video Program and the Master Video Program.
Supplemental Video Program
The Supplemental Video Program delivers a distance-learning program that
creates a virtual classroom for schools choosing individual grades or courses for
grades K4–12.
Master Video Program
The Master Video Program provides a distance-learning program that creates
a virtual classroom for schools choosing video instruction for all grades K4–12.
Mission
The primary objective and purpose of A Beka Academy is to provide a distinctively
Christian distance-learning program for students in kindergarten, elementary, and
high school. This innovative program of study trains students in the knowledge of
God and the Christian way of life, and gives an excellent academic education.
A Beka Academy Customer Service Hours
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:45 p.m. CT; 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. CT (July 1–Aug. 29)
A Beka Academy, P.O. Box 17600
Pensacola, FL 32522-7750, U.S.A.
Online Chat—Chat with a live agent
during Customer Service hours.
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Why Choose A Beka Video Programs?
Educational Values
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Your students receive valuable instruction in an environment you establish.
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Students are motivated and challenged through instruction from master
teachers.
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Master teachers incorporate Christian values in daily lessons.
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Subject content is based on character training and moral excellence.
Excellent Academics
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Your students benefit from the proven A Beka Book curriculum.
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Master teachers, experienced in their fields of study, make
learning enjoyable.
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Accreditation available for K5–grade 12 with the Master Video Program.
Accessibility and Convenience
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Access all grades and courses K4–grade 12 through video streaming or DVDs.
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Video allows for easy review of classes or concepts.
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Receive everything you need for your school to be academically successful.
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Use our Supplemental Video Program to fulfill your in-school distancelearning requirements (if applicable).
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Receive school-focused Customer Service assistance and local Field
Representative support.
Download the
Enrollment Application at
abekaacademy.org/SchoolEnrollment
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What Others Are Saying
Administrator, NC
A Beka video teachers are great role
“ The
models for both students and on-site
teachers.
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Principal, TX
video school format was
“ AnotBekaonlyMaster
the most cost-effective solution, but superior in its academic scope.
Combining our teaching staff with the
A Beka Video faculty, we enjoy instructional excellence and budgetary efficiency in an atmosphere that teaches
children to become God-honoring.
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Principal, SC
are a small school averaging 35
“ We
students, and the video program has
provided quality instruction at every
grade level without the expense of hiring a teacher for each grade.
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Pastor, OH
We have used the A Beka Master Video
“ Program
for the last 10 years. Our students have excelled both academically
and spiritually from the teaching. The
teachers on the video are exciting and
hold the students’ attention. It also allows our high school to offer a diversity
of subjects.”
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Teachers/Course Descriptions K4–Gr. 8
Mrs. Pintar
Kindergarten
4 yr. old
Mrs. Wasser
Kindergarten
4 yr. old
Mrs. Reese
Kindergarten
5 yr. old
Miss Wieler
Grade 1
Mrs. Chappell
Grade 2
Mrs. Achuff
Grade 3
Miss Dabbelt
Grades 4 & 6
Mrs. Lenington
Grade 4
Mrs. Allen
Grade 5
Miss Ready
Grade 5
The following courses are included in the daily video lessons.
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KINDERGARTEN, 4-YEAR-OLD
KINDERGARTEN, 5-YEAR-OLD
Reading / Phonics — learn letters, sounds, blends,
one-and two-vowel words in small books
Writing — cursive writ ing letters and words
Numbers — number concepts 1 to 20, count 1 to 100
Bible, Language Development Activities,
Music, Poetry, Art
Reading / Phonics — learn how to read phonetically
with a 450-word vocabulary in readers
Writing — cursive writ ing letters, words and
sentences
Numbers — concept and count 1 to 100, begin
addition and subtraction
Bible, Science, Social Studies, Music, Poetry, Art
FIRST GRADE
SECOND GRADE
Reading — phonics and word analysis skills
Writing — spelling, cursive writ ing words and
sentences
Arithmetic — emphasis on addition and subtraction,
place value, time, money, story problems, and simple
fractions and measures
Bible, Science, History, Health, Poetry, Art
Reading — phonics and word analysis skills
Writing — vocabulary building, spelling, and
cursive writing
Arithmetic — addition; subtraction;
introduction to multiplication, division, Roman
numerals, story problems, etc.
Bible, Science, History, Health, Poetry, Art
THIRD GRADE
FOURTH GRADE
Reading — including Pilgrim’s Progress
Language — grammar, punctuation, penmanship,
spelling, vocabulary, and creative writing
Arithmetic — addition, subtraction, multiplication,
divisions, story problems, etc.
U.S. History — studied through biographies of famous
Americans, geography
Science — natural and physical science
Bible, Health, Poetry, Art
Reading — character-building patriotic stories,
vocabulary, speed reading
Spelling and Vocabulary — 30 words / definitions
per week
Penmanship — daily work on correct letter formation
and writing
English —grammar, usage, composition, and
book reports
U. S. History — includes six-week unit of state history
(home teacher’s responsibility to collect teaching
materials), geography
Science — survey of earth science, matter, energy,
plants, animals
Arithmetic — drill in speed and accuracy in the four
arithmetic processes, using fractions, measures, etc.
Bible, Health, Poetry, Art
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Teachers/Course Descriptions K4–Gr. 8
Mr. Howe
Grades 5 & 6
Miss Hintz
Grade 6
Mrs. Tupua
Grade 6
Mr. Smith
World History 7
Miss Stancel
Science 7
Mr. Enders
Bible 7
Science 8
Mrs. Schmuck
English 7 & 8
Mrs. Howe
Math 7
Pre-Algebra
Mr. Fitch
Bible 8
Mr. McBride
U.S. History 8
FIFTH GRADE
SIXTH GRADE
Reading — character-building patriotic stories,
vocabulary, speed reading
Spelling and Vocabulary — 35 words / definitions per
week
Penmanship — daily work on correct letter formation
and writing
English — grammar, usage, creative writing, library
research project, and book reports
History and Geography — Eastern Hemisphere
Science — survey of matter, energy, animals, earth,
and space
Arithmetic — decimals, geometric figures,
word problems, etc.
Bible, Health, Poetry, Art
Reading — character-building patriotic stories,
vocabulary, and speed reading
Spelling and Vocabulary — 35 words / definitions
per week
Penmanship — work on correct letter formation
and writing
English — grammar, usage, creative writing, library
research project, and book reports
History and Geography — Western Hemisphere
Science — plants, animals, chemistry, earth, and space
Arithmetic — fractions, decimals, percents, graphs,
metric system, consumer math, etc.
Bible, Health, Poetry, Art
SEVENTH GRADE
EIGHTH GRADE
English — grammar, usage, composition (book
reports, research paper, writing process), vocabulary,
spelling, poetry, and literature
World History — from Creation to present in Christian perspective, including geography and current
events
Life Science (includes health)— introduction to
scientific method, creation, classification, microscopy,
ecology, plants, forestry, insects, vertebrates, the
human body, science research paper
Basic Mathematics — maintaining skills in fundamental operations plus finances, graphs, statistics;
introduction to algebra, plane and solid geometry,
and trigonometry
Bible
English — grammar, usage, composition (book
reports, research paper, writing process), vocabulary,
spelling, poetry, and literature
U.S. History — narrative study of exploration,
settlement, and growth of America to present;
includes geography study, state history, and current
events
Earth and Space Science— studies in geology, fossil
records, oceanography, atmosphere, weather, space,
environmental science; science project
Pre-Algebra — basic mathematics (whole numbers,
fractions, decimals, and finances); fundamental algebraic processes; geometric formulas; problem-solving strategies
Algebra 1— linear and quadratic equations; algebraic multiplication, division, and factoring; graphs;
formulas; radicals; proportions; algebraic fractions
and exponents
Bible
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Teachers/Course Descriptions Gr. 9–12
Miss Armstrong
Family/Consumer
Sciences
Mr. Ashworth
Algebra 2
Miss Autrey
Speech
Mr. Birx
Bible Doctrines
Mr. Bucy
English 9 & 12
Miss Burns
World Geography
Mr. Carlson
Health
Mr. Collins
Plane Geometry,
Precalculus
Mr. Dickson
Consumer Math,
Business Math
Mrs. Howe
Algebra 1
The following courses are included in the daily video lessons.
NINTH GRADE
Hebrew History : Kings of Israel — Bible study series
with memory verses
English 9 — grammar, composition, vocabulary,
spelling, poetry, and literature
World Geography (one sem.) — study of seven continents with physical and political maps; current events
Health (one sem.) — nutrition, personal hygiene,
body systems, mental health, first aid, disease prevention, drug abuse, right relationships, spiritual growth
Physical Science — studies in matter and energy,
chemistry, motion and waves, electricity and
magnetism, lab demonstrations, science project
Algebra 1— linear and quadratic equations;
algebraic multiplication, division, and factoring;
graphs; formulas; radicals; proportions; algebraic
fractions and exponents
TENTH GRADE
Bible Doctrines — study series on Bible doctrines with
memory verses
English 10 — grammar; composition; vocabulary;
spelling; poetry; world literature, literary terms
World History — Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle
Ages, the Reformation Era, the Age of Ideas, the
twentieth century; current events
Biology — botany; human anatomy and physiology; zoology; cellular and molecular biology laboratory work:
dissections, microscopy, field studies, cellular biology,
and science research project
Algebra 2 (honors) —more advanced concepts of
algebra in areas of functions, graphs, factoring, and
logarithms; statistics and probability
ELEVENTH GRADE
Life Management (one sem.) — how to live
successfully in a contemporary world: learning to
deal with relationships, safety, sex, drugs, job success,
responsibilities, preparation for marriage; with Bible
memory verses
New Testament: Jesus and His Followers
(one sem.) — Bible study of the Gospels with
memory verses
English 11 — grammar; composition; vocabulary;
spelling; poetry; American literature
U. S. History — includes discovery of America, birth
of nation, growing as a nation, American character,
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expansion and conflict, age of industry, world wars,
depression, and present day; current events
Chemistry — basic concepts; physical properties of
matter; gas laws; chemical thermodynamics;
electron configuration; chemical bonds;
intermolecular forces; uses of selected elements;
solutions and colloids; acids, bases, salts, reactions;
laboratory studies; science research project
Plane Geometry (honors)—rectilinear figures, circle,
proportions, similar polygons, surface polygons, regular polygons and circles, solutions of right triangles
by means of ratios
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Teachers/Course Descriptions Gr. 9–12
Dr. Jaffé
Orchestra 1 & 2
Dr. Marion
Keyboarding,
Document Processing
Mrs. Schmuck
English 11
Mrs. McLamb
Spanish 1 & 2
Miss Stancel
Biology
Mr. Ridgley
Chemistry,
Physics
Mr. Vinaja
Physical Science
Economics,
World History 10,
Hebrew History:
Kings of Israel
Mrs. Thompson
English 10
Mr. Zila
American Government
U.S. History 11,
Life Management,
Old Testament: Genesis,
New Testament:
Jesus and His Followers,
Revelation
Mr. Smith
Mr. McBride
TWELFTH GRADE
Old Testament: Genesis (one sem.)— Bible study
series with memory verses
Revelation (one sem.) — Bible study series with
memory verses
English 12 — grammar; composition; vocabulary;
poetry; English literature
American Government (one sem.) — foundations
of American government, our constitutional
republic, our federal republic, state and local study,
current events
Economics (one sem.) — free enterprise capitalism,
personal responsibility, Protestant work ethic,
economics and political freedoms, hope for the
future, research paper, current events
Precalculus (honors) — traditional handling of
trigonometry and analytic geometry, along with an
introduction to calculus
ELECTIVES
Physics (honors) — basic concepts, three states
of matter, mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, light, electricity and magnetism, modern
physics, labs
Consumer Math — buying a car, travel, income,
budgeting, housing, food, clothing, leisure activities,
federal taxes and records, banking, investments, the
small business
Business Math — personal finances, bookkeeping
and accounting, business formulas, investments,
taxes, banking
Spanish 1 — pronunciation, word formation, verse
memorization as a witnessing tool, grammar, vocabulary, application
Spanish 2 (honors) — grammar, conversations,
cultural readings, stories from the Life of Christ (witnessing tool), vocabulary, composition, interviews
Speech (one sem.)— basic speaking principles
taught from everyday conversation through
monologues, poems, and stories
Keyboarding — basic keyboarding skills, introduction to business documents, formatting, letter styles,
reports, and professional tables; designed for standard computer word processing programs
Document Processing (one sem.)— provides
daily practice, routine timed writings, skill evaluation
exercises, and thorough instruction in document
processing; designed for standard word processing
programs
Family / Consumer Sciences (one sem.) — kitchen
and food safety, care of kitchen and equipment,
recipes, nutrition, consumer education, meal
management, table and meal service, etiquette and
entertaining; 15 food labs
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Supplemental Video Program
Video Streaming or DVD
What is the Supplemental Video Program?
The Supplemental Video Program delivers a distance-learning program that creates a
virtual classroom for schools choosing individual grades or courses for grades K4–12.
Qualifications
Have an A Beka Book account
• If you do not have an A Beka Book account, go to abekaacademy.org,
download “ABB Account Information Form,” and send it in with your
initial order.
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Advantages
Supplement your school’s curriculum without hiring a specialized teacher.
• Can be used to fulfill in-school distance-learning requirements.
• Provides an easy-to-use option for teacher training or classes for
summer school.
• All grades and courses use A Beka Book materials.
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Supplemental Video Program
Features
Choose what option is best for your school.
DVD
• Available on a monthly lease basis for
complete elementary grades or individual courses for grades 7–12
• DVD is a proven easy-to-use
media option
VIDEO STREAMING
• Entire video library is available with paid
subscription
• Video streaming allows you to access
video courses anywhere you have a high
speed Internet connection
• Online access to grade 7–12
• Online access to grade 7–12
Technical Requirements:
• Ability to use online reporting tools
Video Manuals
• DVD-9 compatible video player
• Viewing screen
Cost:
Complete Grades K4–6
• Registration $86
• Monthly lease payments $57
• Monthly payments paid over 9 months,
Sept.–May.
• Total annual cost of program per
grade level—$599
Individual Courses Grades 7–12
Video Manuals
• Ability to create multiple users and
specify access to courses and lessons
Technical Requirements:
• High-speed Internet access with a
1 Mbps download speed per connected
session.
• Flash video-enabled device
• Viewing screen
Cost:
• 12-month subscription fee $99
• 100 hour block of viewing time $25
• Registration $24
• Monthly lease payments $25
• Monthly payments paid over 9 months,
Sept.–May.
• Total annual cost of program per
individual course—$249
Conditions
Complete a Supplemental Video Program application for either video
streaming or DVD.
• Purchase corresponding student and teacher materials for your school.
(See details for purchasing materials in Supplemental Video Program
Application.)
• Provide on-site teacher for supervision.
• Provide a properly equipped classroom. (See page 14 for details.)
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Enrollment Application at
abekaacademy.org/SchoolEnrollment
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Master Video Program
Video Streaming or DVD
What is the Master Video Program?
The Master Video Program provides a distance-learning program that creates a
virtual classroom for schools choosing video instruction for all grades K4-12.
Qualifications
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Have an A Beka Book account.
If you do not have an A Beka Book account, go to abekaacademy.org,
download “A Beka Book Account Information Form,” and send it in with
your initial order.
Classes meet 5 consecutive days a week.
Classes meet for a minimum of 6 hours per day.
Classes meet in a location other than a home (i.e., church or school
building).
Advantages
Maintain a complete academic curriculum with minimum staff.
• Maintain consistency between courses and grade levels by using
one standard curriculum.
• Access our complete library of online streaming video.
• All grades and courses use A Beka Book materials.
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Features
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Video instruction for all grades and courses (K4–grade 12) with online
streaming or DVD.
Access to our entire video library with a low up-front cost and no monthly
lease fees. Free viewing time of our library via online streaming is included.
A Beka Book textbooks, materials, and teacher materials.
Online access to grade 7–12 video manuals.
Accredited Enrollment Plan available.
Principal, LA
We are very excited about how our
“ students
have responded to the
A Beka Master Video Program and the
overall progress they are making. The
teachers are outstanding! The information is presented at a good pace in a
clear, concise manner. Our parents are
excited about the program as well.
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Master Video Program
Cost
Master Video Program Fees:
1. Annual Registration Fee (This fee is based on student enrollment.)
• 5 to 9 students—$2,000
• 10 to 14 students—$1,500
• 15 or more students—$1,000
2. One-time DVD Retainer Fee— $1,000
(If all enrolled grades or courses are streamed, DVD Retainer Fee is waived.)
3. Video Lease Agreement Fee—$1 per grade; maximum of $14
Student Kits:
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One Student Kit must be ordered for each student enrolled.
School pays an average of $200 per student for a Student Kit.
Teacher Kits:
These are not a required purchase but are highly recommended.
• Video Teacher Kits for K5–grade 6 range in price from $50 to $150.
• Video Teacher Kits for courses in grades 7–12 range in price
from $13 to $100.
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Video Manuals:
These are not a required purchase but are highly recommended.
Video Manuals for grades K4–6 are $100 each.
• Video Manuals for grades 7–12 are free as a PDF download.
They are $25 each if ordering a paper copy.
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Conditions
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Complete a Master Video Program Application.
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Purchase one Student Kit per student enrolled in your school.
(See details for purchasing in Master Video Program Application.)
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Purchase needed teacher materials and Video Manuals (highly
recommended).
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Provide on-site teacher.
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Provide a properly equipped facility. (See page 14 for details.)
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Enrollment Application at
abekaacademy.org/SchoolEnrollment
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why should I use the Video Program in my school? With A Beka Video Program,
you can
• offer classes without having a physical teacher on site
• operate a more affordable school
• provide teacher training
• provide a substitute teacher
• provide excellence in education from a Christian perspective
2. How do I start a video school? It’s easier than you think, and our resources can
help. Call or e-mail for advice from your local Field Representative, or talk to our
school representatives who are there to answer your questions and address any
concerns. Valuable information is available on our website, too.
3. When should I sign up for the Video Program? The ordering process should start
in May but may be started any time during the summer. Streaming subscriptions
can be started any time during the year.
4. How much of each day’s total classroom time is video instruction? Approxi-
mately 3 hours of the total kindergarten or elementary classroom day is spent
viewing video. Most teaching sessions are 15–20 minutes for elementary level and
40–45 minutes for secondary levels. Sessions are separated by times for lunch, physical education, recess or breaks, student seatwork, reading, and homework check.
5. Is there a schedule prepared that tells us when and how to operate the video
school? Yes. Video Manuals (highly recommended for each grade or course) con-
tain a complete daily schedule for the on-site teacher to follow, providing all the
necessary instruction for student and teacher preparation. (See samples online.)
6. What qualifications are necessary for the on-site teacher? Ideally, the on-site
teacher should have college training as an instructor, along with a genuine love
and concern for children.
7. Can an experienced on-site elementary teacher handle several grades? Yes. The
program is designed specifically with that concept in mind. Most successful video
schools use at least one teacher’s helper once their enrollment reaches 20 students. Kindergarten students require extra attention until they learn classroom
habits and procedures.
8. How many courses can a secondary teacher handle on video? One secondary
teacher can handle two courses per class period, perhaps three if there are not
more than 15 students in the three courses.
9. Can our students receive an accredited education through A Beka Academy?
Yes, Master Video Schools may qualify for this additional service. See Accredited
Enrollment Plan, p. 16, for details.
10. Do you offer any assistance/training? Yes. For training and tips for a successful
school year, go to abekaacademy.org after enrollment, then click on Keys for Success under the Christian School Tab.
If you have any other questions, we’d be glad to help.
Call 1-800-874-3596 or e-mail videoforschools@abekaacademy.org.
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Sample Time Schedule
Sample Time Schedule 1 School with grades K– 6
Time
Kdg.
Grade 1
Grade 2
Tinted boxes indicate video instruction.
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Bible 3
Bible 4
Bible 5
Bible 6
Arithmetic 3
Arithmetic 4
Arithmetic 5
Arithmetic 6
8:00 AM
Attendance/ ­Preliminaries
9:00 AM
Bible K
Bible 1
Bible 2
Skills
Development
Informal Teaching
Phonics, Writing,
or Reading
Reading or
Seatwork Check
Seatwork
Explained
Phonics and Seatwork
Reading Groups
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
12:00 AM
Break
Activity Time
Phonics,
Language, and
Spelling
Numbers
Writing
Reading or Check
Numbers
Phonics Review or
Numbers Writing
Check Work
Language
Enrichment
Dismissal
Reading and Check
Homework
Homework
Reading
Reading
Reading
Arithmetic 1
Arithmetic 2
Language 3
Language 4 and
Penmanship
Language 5 and
Penmanship
Language 6 and
Penmanship
Spelling 4
Spelling 5
Spelling 6
History 5
History 5
Penmanship 3
Check Seatwork
Writing 2
Spelling 3
Lunch
Reading Groups
Arithmetic Combinations
1:00 PM
Check Homework: Language, Spelling,
Science, or History
Reading Class
History 4
Spelling 2
Check Homework: Language, Spelling,
Science, or History
Break
Reading
Science 3 or
History 3
Science 4
Activity Time
2:00 PM
Science 5
Science 6
Reading
Activities/Dismissal
1. Break
2. Physical Education (20 minutes)
3. Activity Time (25 minutes), Art, Music,Library, Help Class, Study Hall for Grades 3–6
4. Dismissal
3:00 AM
Sample Time Schedule 2 School with grades 7–12
Time
Room 1
Room 2
8:00 AM
Tinted boxes indicate video instruction.
Room 3
Room 4
Room 5
Bible 10
Bible 11 or 12
Attendance/ ­Preliminaries
Bible 7
Bible 8
9:00 AM
Bible 9
Chapel one day a week
English 7
English 8
English 10
Physics 12
English 11
Study Hall 9
10:00 AM
Plane Geometry 11
Biology 10
English 9
English 12
History 7
History 8
World Geography/
Health 9
History 7
11:00 AM
Chemistry 11
Study Hall 12
Lunch
12:00 PM
Basic Math 7
Pre-Algebra 8
Physical Science 9
Life Science 7
Earth and Space Science 8
Algebra 1
9
Physical Education 7–9
Spanish 1
10–12
Spanish 2
11–12
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Study Hall 7–8
3:00 PM
*(one semester each)
Precalculus 12, Consumer
Math, or Business Math
10–12
Study Hall 11
Algebra 2
10
U.S. History 11
Government 12
Economics 12*
Study Hall 10
Speech 12 or
Family/Consumer
Sciences 11–12*
Keyboarding or
Document
Processing 10–12
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Keys to Success
Equipping Your Classroom for Learning
To receive the full benefit of the virtual classroom, use the following keys to unlock
the door to your successful Christian school. In addition, an instructional video is
available online at www.abekaacademy.org/ChristianSchool/InstructionalVideo.aspx.
Key 1—Staffing
There is no substitute for an on-site teacher experienced in traditional classroom
instruction; however, the number of teachers and helpers may vary with the size of
your school.
A.Plan for one teacher and one assistant for every 20–25 students—Early in
the school year, the assistant should spend mornings with the kindergarten
students teaching them the basic habits of paying attention, listening, and following directions. Later, less time can be spent with the children as they learn
to follow the video teacher.
B. Utilize others outside your classroom—Given proper guidance by the on-site
teacher, a mother or a lady from the church makes an excellent assistant.
C. Utilize your students—Under supervision of the on-site teacher, a student
can monitor the video progress in each class, as well as distribute and collect
homework, seatwork, and test papers.
D.Plan for your teachers’ education and success—The annual Summer Sem-
inar at Pensacola Christian College provides a valuable source of training in
philosophy and methods that make a successful A Beka Academy Video school.
All new video school teachers are encouraged to attend.
Key 2—Right Classroom Equipment
The following is a list of suggested equipment:
A.DVD
• Recommended minimum 20" TV.
• DVD Player should be DVD-9 compatible or higher.
B. Streaming
• Recommended minimum 20" viewing screen. PC Monitor or TV with
compatible PC audio and video input, or a projector. (Individual student’s streaming requires individual computer for each student.)
• Requires high speed Internet access.
• Recommended each computer simultaneously running video streaming
have access to 1 Mbps bandwidth.
C. Sound Control—If your school is in one large room that is divided into several individual class areas, the dividers should be made of a sound-absorbing acoustical material. (Plywood dividers that have been carpeted provide a
practical solution.) Carpeting on the floor also helps to absorb sound.
Individual student headphones (optional) are successful in eliminating most
outside sound and keeping the student’s attention on the teacher.
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A TV or computer with an earphone or headphone jack can accommodate
a 4-, 6-, or 8-headphone volume control jack box that allows the student to
select a comfortable listening level.
If the TV or computer does not have a headphone jack, a headphone amplifier unit will need to be connected to the audio output of the video player
or computer. These amplifier units typically have 4 or 6 built-in headphone
jacks, so a headphone jack box would not be necessary unless additional
headphones need to be connected to a single TV or computer for a larger
class.
D. A Teacher Lectern for each class is helpful for laying out manuals for easy
reference.
E. Student Desks
F. Chalkboard and Bulletin Boards—Chalkboard space equal to at least 30" by
42" per class is best. Classroom dividers can serve as space for bulletin boards.
Key 3—Proper Classroom Atmosphere
The most successful school programs have set out to establish a traditional classroom
atmos­phere conducive to learning and requiring student participation and accountability from the beginning. The classroom should be prepared for efficient operation
and control so that learning can take place in an orderly manner.
A.Give proper attention to video teacher—The video teacher should be considered actually present in your classroom, in person, to teach each class.
B. Determine best placement of desks—Arrange students’ desks for maximum
attention to the teacher and minimum distraction from other students. (See
Sample Floor Plans below.)
Sample Floor Plans
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
TV
Teacher's
Desk
TV
Helper
Upper Grade
Study Area
TV
TV
TV
Teacher's Work
Station
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Accredited Enrollment Plan (optional—Master Video Program only)
A Beka Academy is accredited by the following
organizations:
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION
OF CHRISTIAN COLLEGES & SCHOOLS
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools
Students in K5–grade 12 can enroll in an Accredited Enrollment Plan to receive the
benefits of an accredited transcript and diploma from A Beka Academy. This option is
available for students in the Master Video Program only.
A Beka Academy offers the Accredited Enrollment Plan as an additional service for
schools within the United States. Your school continues to offer A Beka Academy video
courses, and students remain enrolled and pay tuition in your video school. You send
us the graded work and progress reports for each video student who chooses to enroll
in the Accredited Program. Individual student enrollment does not imply accreditation of any video school; however, A Beka Academy can validate individual student work
and provide accredited services to students in your school.
Enroll full year students in the Accredited Program by October 1, or by February 1 for
second semester students. We will provide all the necessary materials for your accredited enrollments.
An annual per-student fee of $200 will be assessed for each participating student.
Students will be graded according to the standard A Beka Academy grade scale and
must be full time students with A Beka Academy.
Call 1-800-874-3596 for student Accredited Enrollment Application
and Agreement or for answers to your questions.
Download of application is available at www.abekaacademy.org
How the Accredited Enrollment Plan Works
A Beka Academy provides
• progress reports for submitting academic progress to A Beka Academy.
• report cards at the end of each grading period (available online).
• high school diploma following completion of the 24-credit graduation
requirements. (See p. 17 for details.)
• an official accredited transcript sent upon request.†
• assessment and validation of student work.
• plan of study (available online).
• available Accredited Enrollment Plan.
Your school should
• complete an Accredited Enrollment Application form for each participating student. (Contact A Beka Academy for more information and an Accredited Enrollment Application.)
• send transcripts to A Beka Academy showing previous schoolwork for each
student enrolling.
• grade student work and record grades on provided progress reports.
• mail completed progress reports and required work to A Beka Academy.
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High School Course Offerings
9
Credit
Value
Credit
Needed
Hebrew History: Kings of Israel
1
1
English 9
1
1
½
½
GRADE
World Geography
Health
(one semester)
or elective
½
½
Physical Science
1
1
Algebra 1
1
1
†Physical Education 1
1
1
6
(one semester)
Credits Needed
10
Credit
Value
Credit
Needed
Bible Doctrines
1
1
English 10
1
1
World History 10
Science Elective
Biology
Chemistry Prerequisite–Algebra 1
Algebra 2 (HONORS) Prerequisite–Algebra 1
or Plane Geometry (HONORS)
1
1
GRADE
1
1
1
Prerequisite–Algebra 1
Spanish 1 or elective
See Recommended Electives for choices.
1
REQUIRED COURSES
for College Preparatory Diploma Credit Value
Bible
English
History
(includes ½ credit in Life Management, must
take 1 credit of Bible each year
4
World History 10 (1 credit); U.S. History 11 (1 credit);
American Government (½ credit);
Economics (½ credit); and History Elective (½ credit)
3½
Science (2 credits with lab components)
Math Algebra 1 (1 credit); Algebra 2 (1 credit);
3
Physical Education
1
Spanish (can be taken 10–12)
1
4
Plane Geometry (1 credit); and
Math Elective (1 credit)
Practical/Performing Arts
1
Elective Credits
2½
Total Credits Required
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES
Grades 9–12
Credit Value
World Geography
1
Health (one semester)
Biology
½
Chemistry Prerequisite—Algebra 1
Physics (HONORS) Prerequisite—Algebra 1
Consumer Math
Business Math
Precalculus (HONORS)
1
1
6
½
(one semester)
1
11
Credit
Needed
Life Management (one semester)
New Testament: Jesus and
His Followers (one semester)
English 11
½
½
½
½
1
1
U.S. History 11
Science Elective
Biology
Chemistry Prerequisite–Algebra 1
Algebra 2 (HONORS) Prerequisite–Algebra 1
or Plane Geometry (HONORS)
1
1
*
1
*
Family/Consumer Sciences
*
Keyboarding
*
Document Processing
1
1
1
1
Prerequisites—Algebra 1 & 2, Plane Geometry
1
1
1
Spanish 1 or elective
1
See Recommended Electives for choices.
Credits Needed
12
1
Spanish 2 (HONORS)
Speech
1
Prerequisite—Spanish 1
½
(one semester)
½
(one semester)
1
(typing)
(one semester)
½
Prerequisite—Keyboarding
1
Prerequisite–Algebra 1
GRADING SCALE
1
6
Grade
Average
Unweighted
Grade Points
HONORS
Weighted
Grade Points
Credit
Value
Credit
Needed
A+
98–100
4.0
4.5
½
½
A
93–97
4.0
4.5
½
½
A–
90–92
3.9
4.4
1
1
B+
87–89
3.1
3.6
½
½
B
83–86
3.0
3.5
Economics (one semester)
½
½
B–
80–82
2.9
3.4
Precalculus (HONORS) Prerequisites—Algebra 1 & 2, Plane Geometry
or other math elective
C+
77–79
2.1
2.6
1
1
C
73–76
2.0
2.5
1
1
C–
70–72
1.9
2.4
1
D+
67–69
1.1
1.6
D
60–66
1.0
1.5
F
0–59
0.0
0.0
GRADE
Old Testament: Genesis
Revelation
(one semester)
(one semester)
English 12
American Government
(one semester)
Practical/Performing Arts Elective
See Recommended Electives for choices.
Elective
(choose 1 credit)
1
See Recommended Electives for choices.
Credits Needed
Practical/Performing Arts.
†
On-site class— no video
24
(4-credit minimum with A Beka Academy in 12th grade year)
Credit
Value
GRADE
4
1
Credits Needed
*
1
for Accredited Enrollment
1
6
HONORS courses receive
weighted grade point values.
Download the
Enrollment Application at
abekaacademy.org/SchoolEnrollment
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