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...]

Thursday *JH (PM2A) – Art Fun Club

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS: This class will be for students of all skill levels, whether just starting out or a student artist looking to add to their portfolio. There will be weekly and bi-monthly projects that let students try out new mediums and techniques. This club will be a dedicated time for students for focused drawing and painting practice, which includes foundational portrait studies, still life painting, and fun cartoon illustrations. They will get to explore a wide range of materials, from … [Read more...]

*Tuesday HS Elective (PM1C) – Health & Nutrition

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ONE YEAR CLASS:  This class will satisfy the Health requirement for high school credit. Students will explore the physical, nutritional, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual aspects of growing into a healthy adult. Students will study the human body systems, senses, genetics, temperaments, and physical influences on thoughts and feelings, emotional stability, mental illness, the value of another human being, our culture, our biological sex as related to our gender roles, our families, … [Read more...]

*Tuesday *JH (AM2A) – Elements of Faith

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ONE YEAR CLASS: In this one-year course for junior high students (grades 6-8), science and faith come together. This devotional-style curriculum makes the Periodic Table come alive, showing how each element reflects God's incredible design. Every chapter introduces a new element, exploring its name's origins in Greek, Hebrew, or Latin. It also presents unique properties, fascinating facts and the great minds behind each of these discoveries. With a strong biblical foundation, this course … [Read more...]

Thursday JH & HS Elective (AM2A) – Beginning Baking

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ONE YEAR CLASS (14 student maximum): This class will be for beginners as an introduction to baking. They will learn to make scones, breads pastries, desserts, and more. There will be no required homework, but students can bake at home for their families with their parents, and could use this class to add to for elective credit if desired! … [Read more...]

Thursday *JH (AM1) – History of the World

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ONE YEAR CLASS (Same class as currently offered on Tuesdays so offering on Thursday next year): Centered in God’s Word, students will explore historical events and world geography during this one year course. At-home assignments will include reading the lesson text, timeline and map assignments, and weekly vocabulary. In-class activities will include a discussion and review of each unit, as well as a hands-on project to further enhance what students learned through the text. *It is highly … [Read more...]