ONE YEAR CLASS: In this photography class, students will be learning the fundamental skills of photography including composition, camera operations and image editing through basic editing software. They will be conducting creative projects for homework assignments, some of which will be printed, that encourage different aspects and angles of how to see a photo. Some of the topics include nature, sports, black and white, perspective, and industrial. The elements of art will be covered as a … [Read more...]
Thursday Elective *JH & HS (PM1A) – Speech
ONE SEMESTER CLASS (2nd Semester will be Critical Thinking/Debate - The Art of the Argument): This course will provide students with a foundational understanding of public speaking and oral interpretation. Students will learn how to use effective communication techniques and will be required to perform various forms of individual and group speeches both planned, and extemporaneous. Even though this class will have light course work in class and as homework, students will walk away from this … [Read more...]
Thursday Elective HS (AM1C) – High School Psychology
ONE YEAR CLASS: This high school elective is an introduction to psychology. The purpose of this course is to lay a foundation in psychology for students from the Christian perspective so that when they take the required psychology course in college, they will be more able to distinguish between truth and untruth. The students will be utilizing their textbooks, homework, quizzes/tests, assigned activities, and projects or papers to learn about all of the aspects of psychology, and to dive … [Read more...]
*Tuesday Elective HS (PM1A) – Leadership Skills
ONE YEAR CLASS: Biblical truths set the foundation to explore, learn, develop, and apply leadership skills. Students will be going on a 90-day journey of leadership. With 15 different journeys students will discover what it takes to be a leader: Topics covered are Leadership Foundations, The Essence of Integrity, The Wisdom Fence, Climbing Gear Required, MoneyWISE, TIMEwise-WISEtime, Problem-Solving and Decision-making, The Challenge, Begin with End in Mind, TEAMwork, Unexpected Treasures, … [Read more...]
*Tuesday HS (PM1) – British Literature & Composition
ONE YEAR CLASS: Suggested for 11th & 12th grade students for high school English credit, students will further develop their essay writing skills and be given the opportunity to compose persuasive and informative essays on a variety of subjects. Students will learn how to counter arguments with rebuttals and how to make their points convincing and memorable. Throughout the year, we’ll also explore some classic British literature and poetry from the 19th and 20th centuries, analyzing the … [Read more...]
*Tuesday Elective 8th & HS (PM2D) – ASB & Student Leadership
ONE YEAR CLASS: ASB is a student body for Grace jr. high and high school students. Students will learn how to take an idea for an event, and then be given a budget to plan and do everything it takes for the event to happen. They will fundraise, advertise and oversee the event from set up to clean up. The student body officers hold roles as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasure, Jr, Spirit Rep. There will also be committees within ASB Community service/Fundraising, yearbook, and … [Read more...]
Thursday HS (PM1A) – General Literature & Composition
ONE YEAR CLASS (Please note that there are different literature books for this year's class than the past year so a student can take another year as a different high school English class): The aim of this class is to develop students' writing skills while also studying some classic and fascinating literature. The focus of the fall semester is on various essay styles, from informative to persuasive to opposing arguments and more. Students will learn how to structure different essay types and … [Read more...]
Thursday 8th/9th (PM2B) – Literature & Essay Writing
ONE YEAR CLASS (Please note that a student who took this class last year in 8th grade can take it again for 9th grade English as students will not be reading the same books): In this English class, students will study the structure of a formal essay alongside 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...]
Thursday HS (PM1B) – US Government
ONE SEMESTER CLASS (Economics will be offered for 2nd Semester): Due to the content of the material, this class is geared toward 11th & 12th grade students. From curriculum publisher: "The Notgrass Company Exploring Government curriculum is a one-semester high school course that covers the government of the United States from its beginning to the present with a special emphasis on the Biblical pattern for government and the U.S. Constitution. Students will learn about federal, state, … [Read more...]
Thursday HS (AM2A) – World History
ONE YEAR CLASS: This high school course will guide students through the significant events, highlighting major world leaders, thinkers, and contributors from ancient to modern times from a Christian lens and respect for His Word. It will be a moderately rigorous class with grading based on attendance and participation in class discussions and activities, as well as weekly homework questions, take-home exams, and two semester projects. Please note: This course at Grace will not include the … [Read more...]