ONE SEMESTER CLASS: In this class, students will have short lessons on color theory and the elements of art. There will be exploration of major art movements, including Renaissance Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Pop Art. They will have weekly hands-on projects, along with a final project and student presentations. The goal of this class is to help students develop technical skills and creative confidence while engaging with art history in a fun and interactive way. … [Read more...]
*Tuesday *JH & HS Elective (AM1B) – Music Theory Enrichment
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...]
*Tuesday *JH (AM2B) – ASL Refresher
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 (PM2A) – (New Name) The Creative Club
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 *JH (AM2A) – Elements of Faith
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 (AM1) – History of the World
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...]
*Tuesday *JH (PM1) – America the Beautiful (Notgrass History)
ONE YEAR CLASS: “America the Beautiful” guides students in learning all about American History, chronologically, from a biblical worldview. In this class, students will gain a more solid understanding of American History from the making of our nation through present day 21st Century. This will be a rigorous history study as each week students will review and complete 5 lessons, which will include in-class lecture and activities, as well as homework activities to extend learning. Students … [Read more...]
*Tuesday *JH (PM2A) – IEW Writing (Based on U.S. History)
ONE YEAR CLASS: This theme-based writing curriculum allows students travel back in United States history and delve into the excitement of explorers, battles, land expansion, famous ships, and founding fathers while learning to write with the IEW Structure and Style® writing method. They will learn how to pull key information from source texts, create key word outlines, and develop well-structured paragraphs. This writing curriculum takes students through multiple writing styles including … [Read more...]
*Tuesday *JH Elective (PM1A)- Cooking Around The World
ONE YEAR CLASS: In this class, students will take a delicious and fun journey around the world with food! They will not only learn the basics of food preparation and vocabulary of the culinary arts, but will also learn to prepare dishes from around the globe, with an emphasis on healthy alternatives to traditional favorites. They will learn and write about famous chefs from different countries and cultures. They will also need to prepare dishes at home to bring to class. There will be … [Read more...]
*Wednesday 4-6th (PM1A) – Cooking with Miss Cindy
ONE YEAR CLASS (16 student maximum): We are so blessed to have Miss Cindy coming back to teach at Grace. In this beginning cooking class, students will learn to prepare delicious and simple meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They will learn about all types of cooking techniques, work with several kinds of kitchen utensils, learn cooking vocabulary, kitchen safety, nutrition and health, and so much more! This class is always a favorite with Miss Cindy and will fill up fast. And students … [Read more...]