Welcome to 9th & 10th Grade
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” — Colossians 2:6,7
Dear Parents,
It is my prayer that our high school students see God's fingerprints throughout history, recognize Biblical truths in literature, marvel at His Creation, deepen their faith, and invite Jesus to be actively involved in writing the story of their lives.
Mrs. Robin Montgomery
HS Homeroom, MS/HS History
rmontgomery@centraliachristianschool.org
CCS High School Program
CCS offers a combined 9th/10th-grade program that includes a half-credit course in Bible and full-credit courses in English language arts, history, math, and science. Taught from a biblical worldview, these courses are designed to help students grow in their faith and equip them academically for Running Start at Centralia College, which is the next step for most students in our program. Classes are taught by certified teachers in four blocks with an elective at the end of the day.
In addition to a solid academic curriculum, our unique program features a small class size, history and science field trips, service projects, guest speakers, and engaging, hands-on learning that make this a special experience for students and families.
CCS will be offering high school cross-country and track beginning fall 2026! Students wishing to participate in other high school sports can sign up with their home school district.
Europe Trip - Coming in Spring 2027
The CCS High School program is excited to announce that we will be offering a 9-day educational trip to Germany and Austria March 24 - April 1, 2027. CCS high school students and graduates of CCS, including those who will be in Running Start or local high schools next school year, as well as parents/grandparents are welcome to join our tour. The dates will coincide with Centralia College’s 2027 spring break, so Running Start students will not have to miss class. This is an incredible opportunity for our students to visit the places we are learning about in history as well as to expand their global perspective and make lasting memories.
Highlights of our Germany/Austria tour include the quaint medieval town of Rothenburg; Salzburg, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music; Dachau, a WWII concentration camp memorial near Munich; and Vienna. Tours of palaces and cathedrals, pretzel tasting, a bike tour of Munich, an underground salt mine tour; Sound of Music sites, and Austrian chocolate making are just a few of the fun activities included. The cost for students starts at $5005. For more information about the trip or to register, visit our Insiders Austria and Germany trip website or contact Mrs. Montgomery.
2026-27 Curriculum
Bible & Chapel
Mrs. Montgomery
On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, students begin their day with Bible. This year, we will be digging into the New Testament through in-depth Bible study. This half-credit course includes historical and cultural context and Scripture memorization. Students are encouraged to bring and use their own Bibles. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students attend a school-wide chapel.
English Language Arts
Mrs. Bronis
Students will learn how to close-read any text, critically examine the author's messaging, and ask open-ended discussion questions to encourage their peers to think deeply about the text. Students will strengthen their creative and expository writing skills by working through the writing process for a variety of writing purposes (to inform, to persuade, to entertain). They will also maintain a writer's notebook where they will take note of literary elements, track a text's thematic development, and draft their written responses/essays. Class literature includes:
- The Scarlet Pimpernel
- Lord of the Flies
- Animal Farm
- Selections from Norton Anthology of Nature Writing
- Romeo and Juliet
Students will also read and complete reading logs for eight additional books of their choice throughout the year (two books per quarter). Books must be approved by the instructor and be an appropriate grade level challenge.
History
Mrs. Montgomery
This course provides an overview of ancient world history. We will be using Mystery of History Volume 1. In addition to completing daily readings, taking notes, and participating in class discussions, students will keep a detailed history notebook. They will also participate in hands-on activities and creative class projects, hear from guest speakers, and participate in history-related field trips.
Science
Mrs. Bradley
This science course is designed for students to discover God’s orderly world in which God created (Gen. 1:1; Col. 1:16). This course is set on a rotational schedule in which students enrolled receive a Biology Lab credit one year and a Physical Science Lab credit the alternative year. We will pull material from Exploring Creation with Biology by Apologia or Exploring Creation with Physical Science by Apologia, respectively, along with other supplemental resources. Students will keep a scientific journal in which they record material, report their findings from lab work, and grow in their understanding of scientific language and thinking.
In addition, students receive half a science credit on their high school transcript for nature study. In this portion of the course, students practice careful attention to and appreciation of the created world around them as a way to grow more personally connected to the Creator. They will experience weekly study of an element of nature by way of nature walks, a reading of informational narrative on a nature element, as well as an integrated art element. Students will keep a nature study journal full of sketches, watercolor paintings, and personal reflection and summary for the objects studied.
Math
Mrs. Eacker
Students in our high school program will use Saxon Math for either Algebra I or Algebra II. The focus of this class is to learn to think analytically, write and solve multistep problems using traditional algebraic equations. Students must be willing to not only get the right answer but to prove their answer is right.
Sports
Cross Country & Track (new in 2026-27)
Elective Options
Lifetime Fitness/PE
*Other courses may include woodshop, culinary arts, study hall, leadership, videography, or worship arts
High School Teaching Team
Mrs. Montgomery - Homeroom/Bible/History rmontgomery@centralichristianschool.org
Mrs. Bronis - English Language Arts hbronis@centraliachristianschool.org
Mrs. Bradley - Science mbradley@centraliachristianschool.org
Mrs. Eacker - Math seacker@centraliachristianschool.org
