Thursday *JH & HS Club (AM2B) – Stretch & Move

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This club is designed to provide a relaxing yet fun experience learning stretch sequences, proper pain relief techniques, and an introduction to a full body workout to good music and rhythm. Light weights will be provided, and students will gain great muscle tone, stamina, as well as the confidence to build a workout routine at home. *Students will need: workout mat or towel, water bottle and should wear workout clothes if possible … [Read more...]

*Tuesday *JH 8th & 9th (AM1B) – Foundational Language Arts

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ONE YEAR CLASS: This course is meant to prepare 8th and 9th grade students for the rigors of work required in high school, or students who struggle with the parts of language arts such as correct grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary and spelling. Taken along with our Literature & Intro to Essays would cover a complete comprehensive English course for students. More details to come! … [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 (PM2A) – Color Theory & Art Movements

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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 HS Elective (PM1B) – Intermediate Ceramics 3 & 4

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS EACH (16 student maximum): Intermediate Ceramics 3 and 4 will give the students more experience in the world of ceramics.   We will be using clay to make projects using a combination of pinch, slab, and coil techniques.  We will also be working on pre-fired bisque projects and will be introduced to how these items are created in slip-cast molds.  We will use glazing and acrylic staining techniques to finish our projects.  Our projects in Intermediate Ceramics 3 and 4 will … [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 (PM2C) – HS Finance

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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...]

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...]