ONE YEAR CLASS: In this collaborative class, students will be introduced to the "who, when, where, when and why's" of the journalistic story. Students will conduct interviews, write articles, edit, photograph and create/publish a school newspapers highlighting school events, service projects and student achievements. This class will also explore topics such as ethics in media, journalism in light of the First Amendment, censorship, and how to avoid plagiarism. Journalism 101 will be a … [Read more...]
*Tuesday Elective *JH & HS (PM2A) – Art Foundations
ONE YEAR CLASS: During this class students will learn new art skills & learn to use art to express themselves and convey a message. Students will learn about and enhance their: drawing and shading skills, use of perspective and color theory, and ability to use different art mediums. The course work will be light, but there will be weekly homework. To complete each semester students will design their own art project. This will provide them the chance to decide what medium they like best, … [Read more...]
*Wednesday 4-6th (AM1A) – Beginning IEW
ONE YEAR CLASS: In this beginning level IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) course, this year we will be using "All Things Fun & Fascinating" to give students a fun foundation for imaginative writing. Students will learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, and put together a mini-research report, and compose creative essays. … [Read more...]
*Wednesday 3-6th (PM2) – Intro to Sports
ONE YEAR CLASS: This class is an introduction to organized sports. Each semester, there will be different units usually taught in 2 week segments, introducing 5-6 sports a semester, with some additional PE style games mixed in. A good introduction to team competition and a variety of skills. Students will also learn about sportsmanship and having a positive attitude in sports. … [Read more...]
*Tuesday *JH (AM1) – Beginning Spanish 1
ONE YEAR CLASS: This class is taught by our high school Spanish teacher. Beginning Spanish 1 introduces students to a wide range of basic concepts. They will learn the alphabet, build vocabulary, and understand basic grammar – including how to greet others, tell time, and describe things. This course has light to medium course work and is a gentle introduction to the language and culture as a whole. … [Read more...]
*Tuesday *JH (PM3) – Game Club
In this fun "after school" club, students will make friends and play board and card games and some outside games (no video games). While they are having a great time, they will learn to work as a team, encouraging each other and practice being a good sport. … [Read more...]
Thursday *JH (AM2A) – America the Beautiful
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 Elective *JH (AM1A) – Cooking American Style
ONE YEAR CLASS: In this class, students will gain confidence in the kitchen by learning the basics of cooking, and how to make delicious meals at home for their family and friends. The class will prepare entrees, appetizers, and desserts while exploring the culture of various American dishes and regions. They will also learn how to plan a menu, set a table for special occasions and parties, and create a their own 3-course meal. Students will do most of the cooking in class, but will be … [Read more...]
Thursday *JH (PM1A) – 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...]
*Wednesday 5-8th (PM2) – Architecture & Art
ONE YEAR CLASS: Students will explore the elements of art and how they are expressed in Architecture. Students will learn different styles of Architecture and emulate these, as well as develop their own expressions. This course will include drawing, engineering, math, and 3D projects. … [Read more...]