ONE YEAR CLASS (16 student maximum): This elective class for high school will introduce the students to the world of ceramics. In the fall they will be using clay to make projects like pinch pots, coil bowls, and slab pots, etc., and use glazing techniques to finish their projects. They will also learn what clay and glazes are made of, and what happens to them when they go through the firing process. In the spring the students will be learning about slip casting molds, cleaning unmolded … [Read more...]
Thursday HS (AM1B) – English 2
ONE YEAR CLASS: Another option for high school English credit, this class will cover literature from a Christian perspective. Students will be studying literature, grammar, and working on writing essays and research papers. The grammar component will cover sentence structure and punctuation. The writing component will cover outlining, paragraph structure, essay writing, and all of the components of multi-source papers. Students will discuss and answer questions about the literature and … [Read more...]
Thursday 8th/9th (PM2B) – Literature & Essay Writing
ONE YEAR CLASS (Please note that a student who took this class last year in 8th grade can take it again for 9th grade as the books studied will be different): In this English class, students will study the structure of a formal essay while we read some fabulous literature. They will practice the various elements that make up an essay through writing exercises, essay prompts and literature critique. By the end of the year, they should be able to handle with ease the skeletal frame that … [Read more...]
Thursday HS (PM1B) – US Government
ONE SEMESTER CLASS (Economics will be offered for 2nd Semester): *Opened up more spots after putting this class in one of our larger rooms Due to the content of the material, this class is geared toward 11th & 12th grade students. From curriculum publisher: "The Notgrass Company Exploring Government curriculum is a one-semester high school course that covers the government of the United States from its beginning to the present with a special emphasis on the Biblical pattern for … [Read more...]
Thursday HS (AM2A) – World History
ONE YEAR CLASS: This high school course will guide students through the significant events, highlighting major world leaders, thinkers, and contributors from ancient to modern times from a Christian lens and respect for His Word. It will be a moderately rigorous class with grading based on attendance and participation in class discussions and activities, as well as weekly homework questions, take-home exams, and two semester projects. Please note: This course at Grace will not include the … [Read more...]