Thursday HS (PM2B) – HS Biology w/ Labs

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ONE YEAR CLASS (Same as morning class): This science course with in-class labs and dissections provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. With a strong emphasis on the vocabulary of biology, the course provides the student with a strong background in the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems, using Apologia curriculum. … [Read more...]

Wednesday 4/5-8th (PM2A) – Theater Arts & Ensemble

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS: Chloe Wangler is coming back to offer this new fun class. Students will go beyond the basics of musical theater performance to explore a wider variety of theatrical arts skills, such as developing believable characters, storytelling through monologue, solo and duet singing, basics of harmony, and ensemble performance. Since the class will be focused on practice-based learning at their own pace, this will accommodate a wider range of age levels. This course will enhance … [Read more...]

*Tuesday HS (AM1B) – American Sign Language 3

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ONE YEAR CLASS: ASL 3 is an advanced level course designed for students who have completed ASL 1 and ASL 2. This course will continue to focus on the immersion approach to language learning, with no voice in the classroom, allowing students to develop their fluency and improve their ASL skills. Students will continue to expand their ASL vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills, enabling them to perform narratives in ASL at an intermediate to advanced level. They will also learn how … [Read more...]

*Tuesday JH/HS Elective (PM2A) – Culinary Arts 101

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ONE YEAR CLASS: In this class, students will discover the fundamentals of culinary arts. From kitchen safety protocols to measuring techniques and more, students will build a solid foundation in the culinary arts. Exploring the diverse cuisines of the world, students will learn techniques from various countries to craft dishes at home each week. Additionally, students will embark on a culinary journey through research papers, investigating the varied landscape of global cuisine and the … [Read more...]

*Tuesday HS (AM1A) – English Fundamentals 2

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ONE YEAR CLASS (This class can be taken before or after English Fundamentals 1): Another option for high school English credit, this class will cover literature from a Christian perspective. Students will also be studying grammar and working on writing essays and research papers.  The grammar component will cover sentence structure and punctuation.  The writing component will cover outlining, note taking, paragraph structure, essay structure, title pages, work cited pages, and the main types … [Read more...]

Wednesday JH (AM1B) – Literature & Writing

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ONE YEAR CLASS: Reading requires an active, discriminating mind that is challenged to think, compare, and contrast. Children who are asked to read slightly above their comfort level will develop into superior readers. This course will use a classic novel (The Wind in the Willows) and a companion student guide focused on vocabulary, spelling, comprehension, and composition skills. Students will learn to identify literary elements, increase their ability to organize and express their thoughts, … [Read more...]

Thursday HS Elective (AM1B) – U.S. Politics & Constitutional Literacy

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ONE YEAR CLASS: This will be an exciting and informative class for students to take during an election year. The first semester of this class will study the U.S. political process and follow the presidential election. The semester will end with a mock presidential debate. The second semester would be constitutional studies, ending with a mock Supreme Court Trial. … [Read more...]

Thursday JH/HS Elective (PM1B) – Geography Study

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ONE YEAR CLASS: Geography can encompass so much more than identifying places on a map! Using North Star Geography curriculum, this class "will cover basic geography skills (maps, navigation) as well as physical geography (topography, biosphere, structure of the earth) and human geography (environmental stewardship, agriculture, culture, heritage & more)- - -all from a Christian perspective." Geared towards Jr. High and High School students, this class will include hands-on activities and … [Read more...]

Thursday JH/HS Elective (PM1A) – Intermediate Art

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ONE YEAR CLASS (Follows Spring 2024 Intro to Art but not necessary to take before this class; 2nd semester will be Intermediate Photography - Recommended for 8th graders and up): This semester, the class will focus on drawing and painting. There will be some review of what was learned in intro to art and also working on more technical skills. Students will complete at least 8 main projects that will be displayed at the Grace Open House. Students will also have a weekly art journal to work on … [Read more...]