*Wednesday *K-5th (PM2) – Rhythm & Movement Fitness Class

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS: This combined class will be for Kindergarten- 5th grade students. This will be a fun introduction to dance and movement through detailed warmups, across the floor sequences, and easy choreography to many types of music. This is designed to teach students rhythm, hand-eye coordination, endurance for 30+ minutes of high energy movement, as well as basic dance technique that can be transferred to any dance class setting. This can also be used as a physical education course, … [Read more...]

Thursday *JH 8th & 9th (PM2B) – Literature & Intro to Essays 1

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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 are switched every other year): 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 … [Read more...]

*Tuesday HS (AM2A) – Creative Writing

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ONE YEAR CLASS: In this class, students will explore the fundamentals of writing structure, learning how to outline their ideas into well formed narratives. This is not a class where students get to write whatever they want in any form, but instead a deep dive into the study of WHY their favorite stories WORK. Once the class has broken down some of the classics like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings, etc., the students will identify the beats, actions, and structures that make these … [Read more...]

*Tuesday *JH & HS Elective (AM1B) – Music Theory Enrichment

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS: This class will introduce the basic concepts of music theory, such as music notation, intervals, scales, triads, meter, and rhythm. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of music theory and notation to play nearly any musical instrument and read sheet music. This enrichment class could pair well with any music course students are taking to give the more exposure to concepts such as pitches, staves, notes, ledger lines; basic note values, 4/4 time, rests, bars and … [Read more...]

Thursday HS (PM2D) – HS Finance & Consumer Math

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ONE YEAR CLASS: This year‑long finance course equips students with the practical money skills they need for real‑life independence. Throughout the year, students learn how to budget, understand taxes, manage spending, and make wise financial decisions. The course is designed to help teens build strong financial habits they can use now and carry confidently into adulthood. By the end of the year, students will have a solid foundation for managing their finances responsibly and with peace of … [Read more...]

*Tuesday *JH (AM2B) – ASL Refresher

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ONE YEAR CLASS: This class will be for students who want to practice ASL and may have taken other jr. high level ASL classes, and new students who want an introduction to ASL are welcome too. This will be a fun and interactive class so students are immersed in signing and continuing to learn ASL . … [Read more...]

Thursday *JH 8th & HS Elective (PM1D) – Thinking Biblically In A Fallen World

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS (for mature 8th & up students only): One of the most urgent needs for Christians is right thinking in a world gone wrong. As Christians, we have been given the mind of Christ, but how do we learn to renew our thinking? This class will seek to teach students how to go first to God's word and develop a Christian worldview, learning to think through the timeless principles of Scripture, and how to apply biblical theology to real-world challenges. The topics of discussion … [Read more...]

Thursday HS Elective (AM1) – Story Board and Concept Art

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ONE YEAR CLASS: This is not just an art class, but also a writing course. Students will be required to write a 5-10 page short story. This story must have a well described world/setting, a protagonist and antagonist. The focus is not for the story to be perfect but instead work as a foundation for developing their ideas visually into art. While the students write their stories they will also be expected to start developing concept art. In this class we will study figure drawing, proportions, … [Read more...]

Thursday HS Elective (PM2A) – Fundamentals of Screenwriting

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS (2nd semester will be a full screenwriting course): This course will vaguely mirror the set up of creative writing but instead focus on the structure and execution of script writing. Students will learn proper screenwriting etiquette, formatting, rules, form over function, and the simple beats of a story. Every week we will analyze a scene from a classic but appropriate film to further the students' knowledge on the fundamentals of screenwriting. Students will be tasked … [Read more...]