2012-2013 Ignitia Brochure

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Contents
Online Education
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History of Innovation
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Two Options for Your School
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Uses of Ignitia
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Features of Ignitia
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Dual Enrollment through Alpha Omega Academy
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Course Listing
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Bible
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History and Geography
16
Language Arts
16
Math
16
Science
17
Electives
17
Training and Technical Support
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Supporting Firm Foundations for Today’s Christian Youth
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Christian School Support Services
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Professional Development and Training Options
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Changing Education
for the Glory of God
How students learn determines what they learn. At Alpha Omega Publications, we recognize that
today’s students are digital natives, navigating the electronic world in which they are immersed.
That’s why we created Ignitia, an Internet-driven learning management system featuring Biblebased courses developed exclusively for students enrolled in Christian schools. For these students,
technology is not just a tool; it is the foundation on which they frame their perspective, their day,
and their future. To successfully reach and teach students, Christian educators must meet them on
their level and spark a passion for learning with courses relevant to their world.
Empowering Students
Empowering Educators
We know the digital language. We understand that teaching
online courses to elementary, middle, and high school
students means more than just providing information.
Our innovative curriculum development team has created
state-of-the-art, media-rich core and elective courses that
utilize 21st century technology to meet your students’
unique needs. Unlike any other Christian curriculum, Ignitia is
dynamic and flexible. Bible-centered content is infused with
hands-on, interactive elements to offer a multi-dimensional
approach to learning that integrates a Christian worldview
and supports digital literacy.
We recognize that every student and every class is unique.
Some students excel in traditional learning environments while
others require an alternative to find a path to success. Different
learning styles require distinct instructional approaches. Ignitia
provides eLearning solutions for Christian schools. Teachers
can present powerful, Internet-based courses as provided,
or they can customize units and lessons to accommodate
individualized learning plans, provide remedial work, and
challenge advanced students. Streamlined administrative tasks
allow educators more time to focus on students and share
Christ.
When students and educators connect,
learning happens.
Contact an educational specialist today at 877-688-2652. 3
A History of Innovation
Committed to the success of Christian schools, Alpha Omega Publications has been a trusted
provider of Bible-centered curricula for more than 35 years. Ignitia was specifically created
for Christian schools to provide Internet-based, 21st century learning solutions for students in
grades 3-12. Interactive and media-rich, it reaches beyond the traditional classroom with 24/7
accessibility from anywhere in the world.
Revolutionizing the way education happens for Christian
students, Ignitia offers the core subjects of Bible, history and
geography, language arts, math, and science, along with a wide
variety of enriching electives and effective assessment tools. In
addition to providing relevant and challenging course content,
Ignitia is a comprehensive learning management system that
streamlines administrative functions, supports communication,
and facilitates data management.
To provide schools even more options, AOP has an accredited
K-12 distance learning program through Alpha Omega
Academy® that offers the full services of dedicated, qualified
teachers and personal academic advisors. Through dual
enrollment, schools can offer an expanded slate of electives,
additional grade levels, and greater opportunities to stay on
track for on-time graduation.
As technology continues to change, Alpha Omega Publications
is committed to advancing Christian education with progressive
and engaging courses and academic services that provide an
enriching and enjoyable educational experience rooted in faith.
Through the efforts of a devoted team of curriculum developers
and support staff, AOP remains passionately dedicated to
helping all students achieve academic success and to changing
education for the glory of God.
Statement of Faith
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We believe that both the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of
God, revealing the three Persons of the Godhead: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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We believe in the incarnation and virgin birth of our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ as true God and true man.
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We believe that man was created in God’s image
but is separated from God by sin.
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We believe that man is redeemed by grace through faith in Christ’s
vicarious atonement for sins, the shedding of His blood on the cross.
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We believe that the gift of eternal life is available to all men,
that those who receive Christ by faith are regenerated by
the Holy Spirit and thereby become children of God.
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We believe in the bodily resurrection of Christ, His imminent
return, and the resurrection of His people.
“Several years ago we began to look for a core curriculum that
offered a high academic content while maintaining a strong
Christian perspective. It was our objective to raise our students’
national standardized test scores in every subject. Since switching
to AOP we have seen a very positive progression. Scores are up
and parents are happy.”
Assistant Director,
Monarch Christian Academy
Warsaw, Indiana
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Launch Learning Your Way
Ignitia
Distance Learning
Give your students the 21st century courses they need to
succeed in today’s technology-driven world. Ignitia is a Christcentered learning management system featuring a media-rich,
online environment for grades 3-12. Ignitia is accessible from
any computer with a high-speed Internet connection and web
browser. Infused with animation, video and audio clips, and
learning games, Ignitia lessons go beyond textbooks and offer
a multifaceted approach that appeals to all the senses and
all learning styles. With this flexible, state-of-the-art learning
program, teachers and administrators can customize lessons to
individual student needs in minutes.
Dual enrollment through Alpha Omega Academy, an accredited
distance learning program, can help you attract new students
and keep those already enrolled. This alternative opportunity
allows students to be enrolled at your school and at AOA at
the same time to offer students more courses and more grade
levels without adding staff. AOA provides your school with
qualified distance learning teachers, your choice of courses,
complete recordkeeping and grading, academic assistance,
and options for full-time or part-time enrollment. AOA works
one-on-one with each school to ensure distance learning
students receive the credits they need for graduation.
Discover a High-resolution
Approach to Education
Meet the academic needs of every student with Ignitia! Created for the digital generation of Christian
students, Ignitia allows teachers to make the most of the flexibility and convenience available
through technology. Ignitia is filled with a lively mix of hands-on lessons, assignments, practice
sessions, and quizzes, reinforced by enriching multimedia tools. Dynamically interactive, online
lessons include video clips, animation, slide shows, educational games, and off-computer projects to
give students a complete, multi-dimensional, faith-based learning experience.
State-of-the-art functionality enhances student learning and provides powerful 21st century tools
for teachers like automatic grading and lesson planning, customizable course options, and a direct
student/teacher messaging system. Christian educators can design individualized learning plans
that reignite the passion of learning with Ignitia.
Complete, Bible-based Curriculum
Get all the fundamentals. Available for grades 3-12, Ignitia
provides more than 50 rigorous and engaging online courses
that cover five complete core subjects. All Ignitia Bible,
language arts, math, science, and history and geography
courses provide a solid foundation in the main areas of study.
With Ignitia’s customizable course tool, teachers can create
custom electives or core courses specifically designed to meet
individual student or class needs. Courses can be created
with existing units or from original teacher content like videos,
educational websites, graphics, or self-written lesson plans.
Summer School
Diverse, In-depth Electives
Expand students’ options. Great for expanding enrollment
and increasing revenue, Ignitia is perfectly suited to summer
school programs or interim courses. Customizable lessons allow
teachers to choose content along with start and end dates, and
the online convenience means lessons don’t have to be held in
a brick-and-mortar classroom. With Ignitia, you can affordably
offer distance learning options or partially off-campus/oncampus courses if you have limited teaching staff.
Go beyond the basics. Ignitia allows your Christian school
to affordably incorporate enriching, diverse options into your
course catalog. Ignitia electives for grades 3-12 offer in-depth
studies of world languages, historical eras, health and wellness,
advanced math, and college/career preparation, as well as GED
testing preparation courses. It’s easy to broaden the scope of
available options for your students with Ignitia electives.
Great for alternative learning or credit acceleration, Ignitia
provides an economically smart solution by offering students
and parents the convenience of year-round educational options.
Whether students need to refresh certain concepts or want to
work ahead, summer school with Ignitia will prepare learners for
the next school year!
Ignitia core subjects offer integrated, mastery-based lessons
that support the integration of a firm Christian worldview for
life and ground students in fundamentals. Scripture verses
(available in KJV) and biblical lessons are interwoven through
all subject areas to ensure student comprehension of God’s
involvement in all areas of study.
Course: Biology
, Unit 4,
Assignment: En
ergy
Transformation
Course: Earth Science, Unit 2,
Assignment: Determining the
Earth’s
Course: Twentieth Century American History, Unit 2,
Assignment: Global Imperialism
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Blended Learning
Special/Alternative Education
Promote digital literacy. As the use of technology as a vehicle
for delivering content grows, Christian schools are increasingly
integrating online courses into their learning programs. With
Ignitia, there is no need to build courses from the ground up.
Teachers can supplement their face-to-face courses with
lessons, assignments, and other content directly from Ignitia
courses. It's an easy way to introduce your students to online
learning and promote 21st century skills.
Meet all your students’ needs. Today’s students come from
diverse backgrounds and bring a variety of unique challenges to
the classroom. Some may need additional time to understand
complex concepts, while others may require an environment
sensitive to special situations. With Ignitia, these students can
work at their own pace or in their own space with an Internetbased curriculum that’s always available.
Accelerated Learning
Credit Recovery
Keep students on track for graduation. Ignitia offers
eLearning solutions for schools trying to keep their students
in the classroom by addressing the learning challenges that
face the next generation. Interactive lessons engage students
and support retention of key concepts. Relevant Internet
links encourage self-directed, real-world learning to promote
academic exploration and creative discovery.
Encourage achievement. In every school, students are looking
for more information, a faster pace, and bigger challenges.
Self-motivated and goal-directed, these students choose to
reach beyond the standard benchmarks. With Ignitia, these
students have the learning space they need to grow and thrive.
Our courses can be paced and customized with additional
content to inspire these students and keep them engaged.
Distance Learning/Homebound Education
Twenty-four/seven access with Ignitia allows students to work
anywhere at any time, an ideal solution for students whose
work schedules or personal circumstances hinder attendance.
Placement testing positions students at their proficiency level
to support academic success, and ongoing assessment options
allow early intervention, so students don’t fall behind their
peers. With Ignitia’s flexibility, teachers can pace courses to
accommodate individual students.
Present new possibilities. Around the clock online
accessibility provides a practical solution for students who
are unable to attend school in a traditional classroom for
health, personal, or distance reasons. Ignitia’s learning
environment includes challenging lessons and automatic
assessment to keep these students focused and on course
for academic success.
Upgrade to a Technology-rich Learning Environment
Versatile, adaptable, and broad in scope, Ignitia's media-rich online courses can be seamlessly integrated into any
educational environment to reach a diverse range of students in grades 3-12. Created for 21st century teachers and learners,
Ignitia is interactive, flexible, and is always available from any computer with a standard web browser and Internet access*.
Compelling content, a vibrant mix of lessons, and powerful assessment tools ensure the rigor you demand for academic
success. Read more about the features that set Ignitia apart.
* F or a list of system requirements,
see Frequently Asked Questions
on page 22 or call to speak to a
customer service representative.
Built exclusively for Christian schools, Ignitia’s revolutionary
eLearning environment provides the flexibility, rigor, and digital
content to make it the perfect choice for your school.
Customizable Curriculum
Flexible Custom Course Editor and Threshold Setting
Inside our learning management system, teachers can create, share, and adapt
courses to support differentiated learning, stimulate critical thinking, and enrich
the classroom experience for students with specific needs. From adding content
to altering the pace and pass threshold, teachers can easily and efficiently
provide the most appropriate and individualized learning program for each
student in their classroom.
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Accelerated learning
Special education
Blended learning
Alternative/continuing education
Student remediation
Educational enrichment
Concept reinforcement
Credit recovery
“ What I like about the Ignitia
Independent study
GED preparation
Summer school
Data Management and Reporting Tools
With automated solutions for organizing information, reporting data, and tracking student
day-to-day progress, Ignitia easily creates reports for students, teachers, administrators,
and parents, supporting student learning and academic success. Administrators and
teachers can review student grades, progress, lesson plans, and action items on demand.
A large number of courses or students can be quickly scanned to identify areas for need
or actions required.
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program, besides the excellent
academics, is its flexibility. You can
customize courses for students
on an individual basis. Also, the
students can access their work from
home. Students no longer have to
be on site to do their class work.”
Administrator,
Heritage Christian Academy
Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Progressive School-year Scheduling and Lesson Planning
Dynamic scheduling and rescheduling allow administrators to globally manage school
schedules for multiple terms. This application automatically updates when changes are
made to the calendar. Teachers can create or change semester or year-long schedules in
a matter of minutes.
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Customize each student’s school day by adding, removing, or
sequencing assignments.
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Preview assignments or review student work.
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Advanced Administrative and Teacher Contr
Adjust the pace for individual subjects at the class or student level.
Create lesson plans for entire classes, groups, or individuals.
Schedule one or multiple terms for an entire school or an individual student.
Advanced Administrative and Teacher Control
Multiple administrators can be specified for a single school to increase flexibility and
security. In addition, administrators can select a replacement teacher for their students.
Both teachers and administrators can edit or override student scores, student assignment
status, and the school’s global pass threshold in order to set it specifically to an individual
student.
Automatic Grading
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Prescriptive Credit Recovery
This important feature gives students flexibility in recovering credits necessary to
graduate on time.
Automatic Grading
Teachers can allocate more of their valuable time to teaching students when their
computers do administrative tasks. The majority of student work is automatically graded
with Ignitia. Students receive instant feedback, and data is stored for later reporting with
this practical, time-saving feature.
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Real-time Course Updates
Never use outdated textbooks again. With real-time course updates, students always have
the most up-to-date content, and new features are added automatically. The Ignitia team
makes the modifications for you!
Multiple Teacher Settings
Multiple Teacher Settings
With this convenient feature, administrators can give teachers three different levels of
authority. The Super Teacher setting allows access to all program features and student
data, the Student Maintenance setting allows a user to edit student data, and the Assign
Course setting allows users to assign or remove courses and students.
Built-in Global Calendar
With simple and intuitive controls, organizing is easier than ever. This useful, customizable
tool keeps everyone informed and updates automatically when changes are made.
Holidays, field trips, special events, and other noteworthy happenings can be added,
removed, or modified with ease, and school work is automatically regenerated to the
new dates.
Global Calendar
Message Center
Effective communication between teachers and students supports learning. Our message
center is designed to facilitate the flow of information and enrich the learning experience
both inside and outside a specific course. Teachers can attach messages to lessons
that students can retrieve from their personal mailboxes. The program instantly notifies
teachers with messages from students to allow for quick responses. The message center
also can be efficiently enabled or disabled.
Assignment Screens
Students get a consolidated view of daily assignments, course overviews, due dates,
subject reviews, and grades with this organizational feature geared to keep them on track.
Teacher assignment screens allow them to edit, add, remove, or reorder assignments,
as well as change due dates of projects and tasks to pace coursework appropriately or
according to individualized learning plans.
Message Center
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Media-rich Learning
Ignitia students connect to learning with more than 50,000 multimedia elements including
audio and video files, challenging games, interactive exercises, and historical timelines.
Integrated video clips called Tiny Tutors and Terrific Tutors reinforce and offer in depth
explanation of key points. Lessons come to life, and complicated concepts are simplified
with these powerful, technology-based educational tools that work within the application
to make learning fun!
Assignment Screen
Parent Mode
By creating a link between Ignitia students and their parents or guardians, schools can
open the door to online classrooms allowing parents instant, secure access to their child’s
grades and progress.
Text Translation Tool
English proficiency is no longer a stumbling block to learning. With our text translation
tool, lesson text can be translated into nine different languages, including Spanish,
French, German, Korean, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, simplified Chinese, and
traditional Chinese.
Text-to-Speech
This user-friendly application allows students to hear selected passages or entire lessons
to promote greater understanding. When they highlight the passages they want to hear,
selected text is read in the voice of their choice, and students can focus or review specific
excerpts. This feature benefits audio learners, students who have difficulty reading on the
screen, or students who need help pronouncing complex words.
Multimedia-rich Learning Environment
Advanced Search and Filtering Functions
Advanced search in the student tab allows teachers to look up a student by status,
student or campus ID, first or last name, or user name. Also, the assignment alert tab has
helpful filtering functions, so teachers can choose a type of assignment (lesson, quiz, test,
or project) and filter by activity or status to quickly see student progress.
Strong, Reliable Security Safeguards
Role-based access controls, automatic expiration, and other security features enforce and
support a credible learning experience.
Text Translation Tool
Useful Tools
Ignitia includes useful tools that support learning and encourage students to take
responsibility for their own education.
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The Reference Tool defines words and references text to Wikipedia.
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The Support Link connects users to a technical support page, reference
guides, and quick start guides.
The Feedback Tool allows users to ask questions or make suggestions
about the curriculum.
Help Students Go Further with Dual Enrollment
As Christian educators, you face many challenges in providing a quality Christ-centered education that
offers the options necessary to meet the needs of a diverse group of students. You want to provide
specialized teachers to handle electives and high school courses that will expand your reach. It may
be more feasible than you realize.
Dual enrollment through Alpha Omega Academy is one way to
affordably meet these goals. Through this program, students
can be enrolled in an accredited distance learning institution
and your Christian school at the same time. You can instantly
expand course offerings, grade levels, and services without
adding extra teachers or paying high administrative costs.
The academy’s partner schools have access to experienced
distance learning teachers, a variety of courses available
for grades 3-12, grading and academic assistance, student
progress records, and full-time or part-time enrollment options.
Alpha Omega Academy acts as an extension of your school
to broaden its offerings and works with administrators and
teachers to ensure students enroll in the correct courses and
receive the credits they need to graduate and move forward
into college or an exciting career.
For over 20 years, Alpha Omega Academy has educated
thousands of students and is fully accredited the North
Central Association Commission on Accreditation and
School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accrediting division
of AdvancED, the world's most trusted and recognized
accrediting organization, representing over 30,000
schools. Dual enrollment through AOA gives students
courses through an accredited program* that helps them
transfer credits, apply for federal grants, and pursue
admission to colleges or universities while still being
enrolled at your Christian school.
* Note: Dual enrollment only offers accreditation
through Alpha Omega Academy’s distance
learning program. Dual enrollment does not
accredit individual academic institutions.
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Instantly, affordably add more courses without
adding extra teachers.
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Keep students enrolled by offering courses
needed for graduation.
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Offer course credits through an accredited
institution.
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Expand enrollment options, such as adding
elementary or high school courses.
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Give students access to AOA’s dedicated,
qualified teachers.
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Enjoy hassle-free recording and paperwork, all
completed by AOA staff.
Benefits of Dual Enrollment:
Qualified Teachers
Rolling Year-long Enrollment
Uniquely qualified to teach in a technology-driven distance
learning environment, AOA teachers are experts in their
specific subject areas. They are passionate not only
about their particular field of study, but are committed
to preparing students for the future with essential 21st
century skills.
At AOA, school starts whenever your student or school is ready
to begin. With rolling enrollment, any day of the year can be the
first day of school. Also choose from selective enrollment; enroll
either one student, one class, or your whole school.
Media-rich Learning
AOA also supports each individual student with a personal
academic advisor to be his guide through course selection and
graduation preparation requirements. Hassle-free academic
planning, grading, report cards, and transcripts are all
completed by AOA staff and sent to your school.
AOA uses Ignitia curriculum, which speaks the language of
today’s digital learners. Students connect with educational
lessons when they interact with more than 50,000 multimedia
elements including audio and video files, challenging games,
practice exercises, historical timelines, and digital Terrific Tutors.
Interactive engagement supports retention and makes learning
multi-dimensional.
Full Accreditation
Message Center
Accredited through NCA CASI, an accrediting division of
AdvancED, AOA is committed to providing your students
a quality education that ensures their preparedness for
the future. AdvancED is the world’s largest education
community, serving more than 30,000 public and private
schools and districts across the United States. AOA is
also a member of the Association of Christian Schools
International (ACSI).
Dual-enrolled students have access to a built-in message
system within Ignitia that allows students and teachers
to communicate inside courses. Supporting students and
enriching the distance learning experience, AOA also allows
students to call or email teachers and support staff for
assistance during hours of operation.
Dedicated Support Staff
Credit Transfers and Transcripts
Not only does AOA accept and transfer credits to and from
other educational institutions, AOA also provides transcripts
upon request. This allows students to easily transfer credits,
apply for federal grants, and pursue admission to colleges
or universities. A high school diploma program is available
for full-time enrolled students.
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Online Courses Let
Students Chart
Their Course
Middle and High School Core Courses
Course
Grade
Bible
Ignitia courses for grades 3-12 raise the bar for Internetbased learning solutions. Packed with compelling
content, interactivity, and dynamic elements, Ignitia
engages students, empowers teachers, and inspires
academic achievement. Because the curriculum is
web-based, the content is regularly updated with new
material. Built to serve Christian schools, Ignitia’s Bible,
history and geography, language arts, math, science,
world language, career and technical education, and
elective courses provide an enhanced educational
experience and a diverse mix of options! Individual
course descriptions are available at aopschools.com.
Elementary Courses
7th Grade Bible
7
Practical Christianity and Church History
8
New Testament Survey
9
Old Testament Survey
10
Bible Doctrine
11
Christian Faith and Living
12
English/Language Arts
7th Grade Language Arts +
7
8th Grade Language Arts
8
English I +
9
English II +
10
English III +
11
English IV +
12
7th Grade History and Geography
7
8
Civics and World Geography
9
World History
10
American History
11
3rd Grade Bible
3rd Grade History and Geography
3rd Grade Language Arts
3rd Grade Math
3rd Grade Science
Government and Economics
12
Pre-Algebra
7-8
4th Grade Bible
4th Grade Math
4th Grade Science
Algebra I
8-12
Algebra II
9-12
Geometry
9-12
Integrated Mathematics I
9-12
5th Grade Bible
5th Grade Math
5th Grade Science
Pre-Calculus
9-12
6th Grade Bible
6th Grade Math
6th Grade Science
Math
7th Grade Mathematics
7
Science
General Science I
7
General Science II
8
Earth Science
9
Biology
10
Chemistry
11
Physics
12
Middle and High School Electives
Middle and High School Electives (continued)
Course
Grade
Course
Grade
American Literature* +
7-12
Speech: Essentials of Communication*
9-12
British Literature*
7-12
State History* (50 individual courses)
7-12
Business Computer Information System I-A*
9-12
Story of the Constitution*
7-12
Business Computer Information Systems I-B*
9-12
Trigonometry*
9-12
Calculus (for use with AP § courses)
11-12
Twentieth Century American History*
9-12
Civics*
7-12
U.S. History (for use with AP § courses)
11-12
The Civil War*
9-12
Vietnam Era*
9-12
College Planner*
9-12
World Geography
8-12
Consumer Math
9-12
Digital Arts
9-12
Earth Science (same as 9th Grade Science)
8-12
Essentials of Business
9-12
Essentials of Math*
8-12
Family and Consumer Science
7-12
Foundations for Living, Studies in a Christian Worldview®
9-12
French I
9-12
French II
9-12
GED Prep History and Geography*
9-12
GED Prep Language Arts*
9-12
GED Prep Math*
9-12
GED Prep Science*
9-12
General Science III
9-12
High School Health*
8-12
Integrated Math I
9-12
Integrated Physics and Chemistry
9-12
Music Appreciation*
9-12
Music Theory*
7-12
Physical Education
9-12
Physical Fitness*
7-12
Personal Financial Literacy*
9-12
Pre-Algebra (same as 8th Grade Math)
7-9
Secondary French
7-12
Secondary Spanish
7-12
Spanish I
9-12
Spanish II
9-12
Microsoft, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Publisher are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. Office Applications I
and II are independent publications and are not affiliated with, nor have they
been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
Career and Technical Education Electives (NEW)
Course
Grade
Office Applications I: Microsoft® Word®,
PowerPoint®, and Publisher®*
9-12
Office Applications II: Microsoft® Excel®,
and Access®*
9-12
Small Business Entrepreneurship*
9-12
Technology and Business
9-12
Elementary Electives
Course
Elementary French*
Elementary Spanish*
Health Quest*
Grade
3-6
3-6
4-7
Placement Tests†
Course
Language Arts/English
Math
Science
Bible
Grade
3-12
3-12
3-12
3-12
3-12
*One semester elective.
AP is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the
production of, and does not endorse, this product. Additional textbooks required.
§
Additional readers may be required.
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Schools using Ignitia benefit from free placement tests that determine which grade
level students should be placed in for each subject. For convenience, tests are
available for grade levels 3-12 and are included within the Ignitia curriculum.
†
Building a Firm Foundation on the Bible
While core Ignitia courses help students develop a solid Christian worldview through the use of Scripture verses (KJV) and
biblical doctrine infused into lesson content, Bible courses are focused on the study of the Old and New Testaments through
the exploration of theology, God’s attributes, biblical literature, biblical geography, Christian evidences, and Christian growth.
Ignitia Bible courses ensure students understand the authority of God in His creation and His grand design revealed
throughout the history of mankind. Students learn how to apply biblical principles in daily life, too, as they explore both
simple and complex issues in today’s world.
Global Perspectives in History and Geography
With Ignitia students explore the world without leaving their computers. These courses develop students’ understanding of
and appreciation for God’s activity as seen in the record of man and his relationships. Students also investigate the ways
humans make history, influence development, and affect the natural world. Historical events can be experienced online
through the use of personal and primary sources that allow students to consider how human actions influence the world’s
events. Because courses are delivered online, current and history-making events can be integrated into lessons in real
time, keeping the content current and relevant. Throughout this comprehensive discipline, students will study world and
American geography, world, American, and religious history, government and citizenship, economics, and social studies.
Spelling Out Language Arts
Developing and integrating fluent communication skills is essential for 21st century learners. Through the use of
audio and video clips, slide shows, and presentations, Ignitia demonstrates concrete examples of the intricacies
of the English language. From reading and writing to listening and speaking, students in grades 3-12 focus on
vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and composition to become effective and fluent in communication. The curriculum
includes a comprehensive study of classic and modern literary works, the Bible as literature, book reports, research
skills, as well as an analysis of numerous genres.
Online Math Courses That Add Up
With a focus on understanding math as a life skill, Ignitia uses real-world applications and engaging multimedia elements
to engage students and clarify mathematical concepts from a biblical perspective. Covering themes such as algebra,
geometry, measurements, number skills, statistics, and probability, math lessons for grades 3-12 build upon previous units
to reinforce concepts and ensure progressive mastery of math skills. All courses allow students to develop critical thinking
skills and explore how mathematical principles relate to God’s world. Step-by-step explanations, various question formats,
multiple exercise techniques, and fun learning games are included throughout lessons to encourage student success.
Essential Elements for Scientific Discovery
Students unearth the workings of the physical universe and develop observation skills of God’s creation with Ignitia.
With engaging, hands-on lessons for grades 3-12, Ignitia is the ideal formula for learning about science with multimedia
elements that demonstrate lab experiments, illustrate intricate concepts, and ignite a passion for science that is built on a
Christian worldview. Students enrolled in this comprehensive curriculum will study life science (plants and animals, human
anatomy and personal care, biology), space and earth science (geology, weather, space), physical science (chemistry,
physics), and the nature of science (scientific method, experimentation, technology).
Beyond the Basics
In addition to rigorous, interactive core courses, Ignitia offers targeted solutions and exciting
Bible-based electives that meet the individual academic needs of specific students.
Enriching Electives
Today’s students need an education that covers more than just the basics. Colleges and employers are looking for
well-rounded graduates whose coursework and experience are not limited to core classes. Featuring a wide variety of
electives, Ignitia offers your Christian school more choices for more learning. Ignitia’s electives deliver essential instruction
to accommodate individual learning styles and offer a breadth of electives students need to graduate and meet college
acceptance requirements.
Placement Testing
“ Education is not the
filling of a pail, but the
lighting of a fire.”
William Butler Yeats
With placement testing, teachers can establish a correlation between the student’s
knowledge and skills base and the requirements needed to master each level of Ignitia
content. Testing also identifies learning gaps and areas in which additional instruction
is necessary for progress. In addition, ongoing assessment is an integral part of
the Ignitia curriculum. By continually evaluating student progress with helpful
tools, teachers can identify obstacles and prescribe solutions that help students
learn. Placement testing is available for students in grades 3-12 in the subjects
of history and geography, language arts/English, Bible, math, and science.
GED Preparatory and Career and Technical Education Options
Ignitia’s GED Preparatory courses offer an online solution for students who have
not completed high school and would like to obtain high school equivalency
certification. Concepts are explained and demonstrated through the use of
interactive, multimedia elements for higher student retention, leading
to more successful GED testing. GED prep courses are high
school electives available in history and geography,
language arts/English, math, and science. Prepping
students for the real world, CTE courses build
workplace skills in the areas of office applications,
entrepreneurship, and
business technology.
Training and Technical Services
for Superior Support
It takes a team to run your Christian school. That’s why the Ignitia team is here to support your
teachers, administration, and students with training services and technical support to ensure you get
the best educational experience available. Reaching your goals requires a joint effort, and we’re here
when you need us.
Training Options
Technical Support
Make the most of Ignitia in your school. Learn and collaborate
with training opportunities from Alpha Omega Publications.
Choose either onsite or convenient web-based training
options. Training is conducted by experienced professional
development representatives who customize programs to
meet your Christian school’s needs.
Unparalleled customer support is essential to the successful
use of our technology-based curriculum. For that reason, we
created Ignitia technical support with Christian schools in
mind. When you need assistance, our responsive service
representatives provide productive and focused support.
Available via email or by phone toll free at 877-688-2652
(option 3) Monday through Friday (7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT),
knowledgeable technical specialists are ready to address
hardware, network, and Internet connection challenges.
Conducted by friendly experts, our training is designed to
provide answers and detailed instruction on implementing
Ignitia into your current learning environment, navigating the
learning management system, and customizing it to meet the
specific needs of your school. We believe in our curriculum, and
our entire team is dedicated to your success.
To learn more about Ignitia training options and pricing,
call 877-688-2652 and speak to an Alpha Omega
Publications educational specialist today.
We maintain a close interaction with your school to ensure your
experience with Ignitia is as seamless as possible. Extended
business hours guarantee help is available when you need it by
phone, email, or live chat.
Through aopschools.com/ignitia/support.php, customers
have access to valuable informational materials like quick
start guides, tutorials and reference material, product news
and updates, answers to frequently asked questions, and an
extensive online database filled with documented solutions.
At Alpha Omega Publications, we provide exceptional
service, support, and training, so your Christian school
can provide an exceptional online learning environment.
Supporting Firm Foundations
for Today’s Christian Youth
From rural communities to urban neighborhoods, parents disenchanted with the state of the public
education system are looking for alternatives that provide rigorous faith-based instruction to help
them prepare their children for a bright future.
Although this future is yet to be fully revealed, one thing is
sure – students will need more than the basics to rise to the
top. While a firm foundation in core subject areas is essential,
digital literacy is increasingly important. In fact, essential 21st
century skills include creativity and innovation, information
literacy, critical thinking, flexibility, self direction, digital
citizenship, and global awareness.
In addition, the secular influences inherent in today’s
educational environment can lead students away from their
faith and leave them spiritually unprepared to face life’s
challenges with a Christian worldview.
At AOP, we understand that building and maintaining Christian
schools is more challenging than any time in recent history. We
also understand that providing faith-based options for Christian
families has never been more important.
Ignitia provides
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Rigorous, Bible-based courses
Flexible learning environments
Student-directed lessons
Emphasis on digital literacy
Built-in administrative efficiencies
Reliable support
As Christian educators, it is our responsibility to prepare
students for the future. Do you have the curriculum, staff, and
support to be sure you meet this challenge?
To learn more about how Ignitia can help you
successfully prepare the students of today for the world
of tomorrow, call 877-688-2652.
Exclusively for Christian students in Christian schools, the Ignitia
curriculum was built with a focus not only on rigorous courses,
but on the development of essential 21st century skills within
the context of a Christian worldview.
“ The biblical integration in AOP’s curriculum is the best
we’ve ever seen… we’ve never found anything better.”
Head Administrator,
ORU eAcademy
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Christian School Support Services
It takes a team to run your Christian
school. That’s why Alpha Omega
Publications provides your teachers,
administrators, and students with
personalized support to give your
students the best educational
experience available.
School Account Manager
To simplify the process for your Christian school, Alpha
Omega Publications selects a specific account manager
to be your school’s point of contact for all your needs. By
using this support strategy, your hand-picked manager
already knows the background of your school and can
quickly assist you whenever you need support or have
questions. Your school is given your account manager’s
direct phone number and email address, so he or she is
always just a call or click away.
In addition, your account manager checks in throughout
the year to see how curriculum and services are working
for your Christian school. These periodical follow-ups
help AOP build a personal relationship with your school
and make it more convenient for your staff to relay ideas
and needs to AOP.
To learn who your account manager is or have one
assigned to your Christian school, call 877-688-2652.
"I was introduced to AOP as a means of
expanding our course offerings. AOP allows us
to address each student individually without the
costs associated with traditional programs. It
also allows us to offer a course as needed and
work with a student who wants to accelerate
his education. We continue to find new exciting
ways we can utilize this program."
Secondary Principal,
Cornerstone Christian Schools
Professional Development & Training Options
Discover time-saving teaching tips and
innovative ideas for improving your school’s
academic success with a training package
from Alpha Omega Publications. Presented
by experienced educators, our customizable
programs are designed to streamline the
implementation of AOP curriculum in your
Christian school and provide your teachers
and administrators with key information and
hands-on practice.
Training Packages
Bronze
3 Hour Implementation and Administrative Mode Webinar
3 Hour Teacher and Student Mode Webinar
Unlimited Tech Support
Training Support
Silver
3 Hour Implementation and Administrative Mode Webinar
1 Full-day Onsite Training (Student and Teacher Modes)
Because we share your passion for Christian
education, AOP offers a training package
to fit every learning environment and need.
Basic packages help users get off the ground,
while more comprehensive and topic-specific
options are available for those seeking
advanced training. Training sessions
may be face-to-face, webinarbased, or a combination with topics
ranging from practical application
to learning methods and new
technology tools.
2 Hour Webinar Follow-up Training
Training Support
Gold
2 Consecutive Onsite Training Days
1 Full-day Implementation and Administrative Mode
1 Full-day Teacher and Student Mode
2 Hour Webinar Follow-up Training
Training Support
Virtual Trainings Available
Module
Length
Basic Administration
2 Hours
Advanced Administration
2 Hours
Basic Teacher
2 Hours
Advanced Teacher
2 Hours
Course Customization
2 Hours
Course Customization Workshop
4 Hours
Customized Training
2 Hours
Customized Training
4 Hours
Blended Learning
2 Hours
To learn more, visit aopschools.com/professionaldevelopment-and-marketing or call 877-688-2652 to
speak to an educational specialist today.
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Christian schools all over the world are discovering that Ignitia expedites student mastery of 21st
century skills by developing technology awareness, independent learning, and understanding
through interaction.
Q:
A:
What are the Ignitia
system requirements?
Users can access this state-of-the-art curriculum on a
personal computer or a Macintosh through the Internet
via a standard web browser. We recommend Firefox for optimal
consistency and display.
Minimum System Requirements
»» Live, high-speed Internet connection (DSL,
cable, or fiber connection recommended)
»» Standard web browser
- Firefox® 3.0 or higher (recommended)
- Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 7.0 or higher
»» Adobe® Flash® Player 9 or higher
»» Java® Runtime Environment
»» A PDF reader (such as Adobe® Acrobat®
Reader® 9 or higher or Foxit™ Reader)
Optimal System Requirements
»» If you are using a wireless network, you need
to have the 802.11g protocol or newer.
»» Bandwidth recommendations are 25 KB (kilobytes) per user.
»» To take full advantage of the multimedia content, you will
need the latest version of Flash® Player and a program for
reading .PDF files such as Adobe® Reader as noted above.
»» We also recommend you take steps for protecting
your computer and student online.
Q:
Does Ignitia include tools for student management
that assist teachers with lesson planning, grading,
and recordkeeping?
A:
Yes. When schools implement Ignitia, teachers get
more hands-on time with students and spend less
time grading papers and planning lessons. Through the use
of a customizable calendar, assessment tools, and other
powerful administrative applications, the large majority of
lessons are automatically assigned and graded. With Ignitia,
teachers then have more time to review student progress and
provide the necessary adjustments and attention to individual
student needs.
Q:
A:
What type of multimedia is
included in Ignitia?
Q:
A:
Are there tools to ensure appropriate grade level
placement for students within the Ignitia curriculum?
Q:
A:
With Ignitia, do teachers have the ability to modify
and individualize lessons for students?
Ignitia was designed for hands-on interaction through
clickable media elements. Created to give a truly multidimensional learning experience, Ignitia is infused with over
50,000 media including video clips, digital tutors, slide shows,
animation, dynamic learning games, historical timelines,
optional web links, and hands-on exercises that bring learning
to life.
Yes. Using Ignitia’s placement testing and diagnostic
analysis, teachers receive a “snapshot” of students’
abilities, strengths, and weaknesses, especially in the skill
areas of math and language arts. These insights help educators
accurately place students at the grade level necessary for
maximum success. Placement tests are available for students
in grades 3-12 in the subject areas of Bible, history and
geography, language arts/English, math, and science.
Absolutely. Ignitia is fully customizable, allowing teachers
to mix and match lessons and content to meet an
individual student’s needs. The flexible customization feature
of Ignitia makes it easy to accommodate the individualized
learning plans of any student, including those in special
and alternative programs. Teachers also have the power to
block quizzes and tests or add original content like graphics,
personally written lessons, and websites to customize
their own Ignitia course and fit the needs of their class or
individual students.
Q:
A:
Can teachers control the pace at which students work
through the Ignitia curriculum?
Definitely! Using a mastery-based model, Ignitia allows
teachers to set a threshold for each lesson that students
must meet or exceed before moving forward with subsequent
lessons. Since most lessons are graded automatically, students
who reach or exceed the threshold can progress sequentially
with successful completion, while others can revisit the lesson
for remediation if needed. Students who require remediation
are provided multiple attempts to work through instruction,
answer questions, and solve problems. With this “focused
learning” feature, students continue working until they master
the material and receive a specific percentage score. As a
measure of control, teachers are able to set roadblocks at
their discretion, preventing students from moving forward or
beginning a test on their own.
Q:
A:
Does Ignitia have an
assessment component?
Q:
A:
Are printable versions of each Ignitia lesson
available? Are any projects off-computer?
Q:
A:
Does Ignitia have technology that assists
students in reading?
Yes. Throughout multiple units in each Ignitia course,
quizzes, projects, and a comprehensive test are delivered
to assess student performance. Assessment tools are directly
tied to unit concepts and skills. Not only does this save valuable
time for teachers, but it also allows quick identification of
potential areas of concern or learning gaps.
Yes. All lessons in the Ignitia delivery system can be
printed directly from the screen. This allows students to
work either at or away from the computer. In addition, many
Ignitia projects, activities, book reports, and experiments are
designed to be completed off the computer.
Yes. We’re committed to delivering curriculum to all
students, no matter what challenges they may face.
Ignitia’s text-to-speech tool is a valuable innovation that
allows students to highlight specific text, choose a voice, and
have text read aloud to them by the computer, facilitating
individualized learning. This is a wonderful feature for
improving vocabulary, helping ELL students, and
easing the reading of passages on the computer.
Text translation is also available for eight world
languages, including Spanish, French, German,
and more.
Contact Us
Alpha Omega Publications
804 N. 2nd Ave. E.
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
Customer Service and General Information:
877-688-2652
Technical Support: 800-735-4193
Fax: 800-541-4394
Website: www.aopschools.com
Email: [email protected]
Stay Connected with AOP:
facebook.com/aopschools
twitter.com/aopschools
Contact our schools department today.
804 N. 2nd Ave. E.
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
Phone: 877-688-2652
Fax: 800-541-4394
aopschools.com
Email: [email protected]
Stay Connected with AOP: facebook.com/aopschools twitter.com/aopschools
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