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Last Updated: August 7, 2026

Pre-K/Kindergarten:


  • Optional: MY SIGHT WORDS WORKBOOK by Laurin Brainard
  • Optional: PHONICS FOR KINDERGARTEN by Carson Dellosa Education
  • Optional: School Zone LITTLE THINKERS for Pre-Kindergarten OR Kindergarten
  • Optional: A REASON FOR SPELLING Level A
    ASIN: 1589382706
    (Only the phonics sections at the beginning of the book are used, but the book is utilized next year, for first grade as well. It is recommended that the phonics section is done in kindergarten)

1st Grade:


  • Reading:
    Please select a phonics/reading program of your choice. We will read various books in class to supplement what you’re using at home.
    Recommended reading programs are: SONLIGHT, ABEKA, READING MADE EASY, and ALL ABOUT READING.
  • Spelling:
    A REASON FOR SPELLING Level A
    ASIN: 1589382706
  • Geography:
    Scholastic’s MAP SKILLS FOR TODAY GRADE 1: FINDING YOUR WAY
    ISBN: 133821487X
  • Science:
    SCIENCE IN THE BEGINNING by Jay Wile
    ISBN: 978-0-9890424-0-6
    Optional: HELPS AND HINTS FOR SCIENCE IN THE BEGINNING by Jay Wile
    ISBN-13: 9780989042413
    (The accompanying “Helps and Hints” book is optional, but recommended)

2nd Grade:


  • Reading:
    We will be using transition literature in class which will be supplied.
  • Spelling:
    A REASON FOR SPELLING Level B
    ASIN: 1589382714
  • Geography:
    Scholastic’s MAP SKILLS FOR TODAY GRADE 2: TAKE A TRIP WITH US
    ISBN: 978-1338214895
  • Science:
    SCIENCE IN THE BEGINNING by Jay Wile
    ISBN: 978-0-9890424-0-6
    Optional: HELPS AND HINTS FOR SCIENCE IN THE BEGINNING by Jay Wile
    ISBN-13: 9780989042413
    (The accompanying “Helps and Hints” book is optional, but recommended)

3rd Grade:


  • Grammar:
    Optional: FIRST LANGUAGE LESSONS Level 3
  • Literature:
    Life Christian Co-School will provide all novels used in class. If a student loses their provided copy, they will be responsible for the cost of a replacement.
  • Spelling:
    A REASON FOR SPELLING Level C
    ASIN: 1589382722
  • Geography:
    Scholastic’s MAP SKILLS FOR TODAY GRADE 3: MAPS ACROSS AMERICA
    ISBN: 978-1338214901
  • Science:
    SCIENCE IN THE BEGINNING by Jay Wile
    ISBN: 978-0-9890424-0-6
    Optional: HELPS AND HINTS FOR SCIENCE IN THE BEGINNING by Jay Wile
    ISBN-13: 9780989042413
    (The accompanying “Helps and Hints” book is optional, but recommended)

4th Grade:


  • Literature:
    Life Christian Co-School will provide all novels used in class. If a student loses their provided copy, they will be responsible for the cost of a replacement.
  • Spelling:
    A REASON FOR SPELLING Level D
    ASIN: 1589382730
  • Geography:
    Scholastic’s MAP SKILLS FOR TODAY GRADE 4: TRAVELING NEAR AND FAR
    ISBN: 978-133821491
  • Science:
    SCIENCE IN THE BEGINNING by Jay Wile
    ISBN: 978-0-9890424-0-6
    Optional: HELPS AND HINTS FOR SCIENCE IN THE BEGINNING by Jay Wile
    ISBN-13: 9780989042413
    (The accompanying “Helps and Hints” book is optional, but recommended)

5th Grade:


  • Literature:
    Life Christian Co-School will provide all novels used in class. If a student loses their provided copy, they will be responsible for the cost of a replacement.
  • History/Bible:
    BIBLE (any translation, but NLT is suggested)
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: THE MODERN AGE by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841893 or 978-1945841897
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: ACTIVITY BOOK by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841923 or 978-1945841927
    (Both the revised and original editions are acceptable)
  • Chemistry:
    FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEMISTRY 3RD EDITION by Rebecca Keller
    ISBN: 1941181708
    Due to limited availability, the school has purchased these books. You may request to purchase a copy.
  • Pre-Algebra:
    MATH-U-SEE PRE-ALGEBRA STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2012

6th Grade:


  • Literature:
    Life Christian Co-School will provide all novels used in class. If a student loses their provided copy, they will be responsible for the cost of a replacement.
  • History/Bible:
    BIBLE (any translation, but NLT is suggested)
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: THE MODERN AGE by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841893 or 978-1945841897
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: ACTIVITY BOOK by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841923 or 978-1945841927
    (Both the revised and original editions are acceptable)
  • Chemistry:
    FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEMISTRY 3RD EDITION by Rebecca Keller
    ISBN: 1941181708
    Due to limited availability, the school has purchased these books. You may request to purchase a copy.
  • Pre-Algebra:
    MATH-U-SEE PRE-ALGEBRA STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2012

7th Grade:


  • Literature:
    Life Christian Co-School will provide all novels used in class. If a student loses their provided copy, they will be responsible for the cost of a replacement.
  • History/Bible:
    BIBLE (any translation, but NLT is suggested)
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: THE MODERN AGE by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841893 or 978-1945841897
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: ACTIVITY BOOK by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841923 or 978-1945841927
    (Both the revised and original editions are acceptable)
  • Chemistry:
    FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEMISTRY 3RD EDITION by Rebecca Keller
    ISBN: 1941181708
    Due to limited availability, the school has purchased these books. You may request to purchase a copy.
  • Pre-Algebra:
    MATH-U-SEE PRE-ALGEBRA STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2012

8th Grade:


  • Literature:
    Life Christian Co-School will provide all novels used in class. If a student loses their provided copy, they will be responsible for the cost of a replacement.
  • History/Bible:
    BIBLE (any translation, but NLT is suggested)
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: THE MODERN AGE by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841893 or 978-1945841897
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: ACTIVITY BOOK by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841923 or 978-1945841927
    (Both the revised and original editions are acceptable)
  • Chemistry:
    FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEMISTRY 3RD EDITION by Rebecca Keller
    ISBN: 1941181708
    Due to limited availability, the school has purchased these books. You may request to purchase a copy.
  • Pre-Algebra:
    MATH-U-SEE PRE-ALGEBRA STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2012

9th Grade:


  • Literature:
    Life Christian Co-School will provide all novels used in class. If a student loses their provided copy, they will be responsible for the cost of a replacement.
  • History/Bible:
    BIBLE (any translation, but NLT is suggested)
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: THE MODERN AGE by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841893 or 978-1945841897
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: ACTIVITY BOOK by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841923 or 978-1945841927
    (Both the revised and original editions are acceptable)
  • Chemistry:
    DISCOVERING DESIGN WITH CHEMISTRY by Jay Wile
    ISBN: 9780996278461
  • Algebra:
    MATH-U-SEE ALGEBRA 1 STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2012
  • Geometry:
    MATH-U-SEE GEOMETRY STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2014
    Students will also need a ruler, protractor, and compass.

10th Grade:


  • Literature:
    Life Christian Co-School will provide all novels used in class. If a student loses their provided copy, they will be responsible for the cost of a replacement.
  • History/Bible:
    BIBLE (any translation, but NLT is suggested)
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: THE MODERN AGE by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841893 or 978-1945841897
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: ACTIVITY BOOK by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841923 or 978-1945841927
    (Both the revised and original editions are acceptable)
  • Chemistry:
    DISCOVERING DESIGN WITH CHEMISTRY by Jay Wile
    ISBN: 9780996278461
  • Algebra:
    MATH-U-SEE ALGEBRA 1 STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2012
  • Geometry:
    MATH-U-SEE GEOMETRY STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2014
    Students will also need a ruler, protractor, and compass.

11th Grade:


  • Literature:
    Life Christian Co-School will provide all novels used in class. If a student loses their provided copy, they will be responsible for the cost of a replacement.
  • History/Bible:
    BIBLE (any translation, but NLT is suggested)
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: THE MODERN AGE by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841893 or 978-1945841897
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: ACTIVITY BOOK by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841923 or 978-1945841927
    (Both the revised and original editions are acceptable)
  • Chemistry:
    DISCOVERING DESIGN WITH CHEMISTRY by Jay Wile
    ISBN: 9780996278461
  • Algebra:
    MATH-U-SEE ALGEBRA 1 STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2012
  • Geometry:
    MATH-U-SEE GEOMETRY STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2014
    Students will also need a ruler, protractor, and compass.

12th Grade:


  • Literature:
    Life Christian Co-School will provide all novels used in class. If a student loses their provided copy, they will be responsible for the cost of a replacement.
  • History/Bible:
    BIBLE (any translation, but NLT is suggested)
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: THE MODERN AGE by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841893 or 978-1945841897
    STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 4: ACTIVITY BOOK by Susan Wise Bauer
    ISBN: 1945841923 or 978-1945841927
    (Both the revised and original editions are acceptable)
  • Chemistry:
    DISCOVERING DESIGN WITH CHEMISTRY by Jay Wile
    ISBN: 9780996278461
  • Algebra:
    MATH-U-SEE ALGEBRA 1 STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2012
  • Geometry:
    MATH-U-SEE GEOMETRY STUDENT SET (WORKBOOK AND TESTS) by Steve Demme
    Publication: January 1, 2014
    Students will also need a ruler, protractor, and compass.
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