MORNING ACADEMIC CLASSES
Courses Required for Grades 6-9:
Health 6
Instructor Sharath Credit .25 Health Meeting Time Morning Grade Level 6 Fee $6.00 Prerequisites / Requirements None Class Size Location 203 DescriptionThe students will learn about many different areas of health, including: nutrition, systems of the body, fitness, first aid, diseases, reproductive health, dating & marriage, self-image, personal hygiene, and drug prevention. There will be a variety of guest speakers and a field trip to the Canton Health Exploration Station.
World Geography
InstructorYoung Credit .25 Social Studies Meeting Time Morning Grade Level 7 Fee None Prerequisites/Requirements None
Class Size Location
200
Description
Students will learn how to interpret map symbols, merged relief maps, political, and special purpose maps. They will understand the five elements of geography: location, place, human interaction, movement, and regions.
Enhancing High School
InstructorStickler Credit .25 Elective Meeting Time Morning Grade Level 8 Fee None Prerequisites/Requirements None
Class Size Location
201
Description
Students will enter a world of study where achieving the results they want takes less effort and brings greater success than ever before. From taking notes to deciding where to sit in the classroom, how to prepare for and pass tests, or how to write excellent papers, it’s all here. Students can use these strategies, build their confidence in school and lower their stress.
Health 9
Instructor Lupo Credit .25 Health Meeting Time Morning Grade Level 9 Fee $25 Prerequisites/Requirements None Class Size Location 260 DescriptionStudents will learn how to live healthier lives physically, mentally, and emotionally. Topics will include nutrition, exercise, substance abuse prevention, reproduction, first aid, CPR, and conflict resolution.
The Finest Hour:
How World War II Was Won
Instructor Townsend Credit .25 History Meeting Time Morning Grade Level 10-11 Fee None Prerequisites/Requirements None Class Size 10-14 Location 101 Description
Students will study the key facets of World War II by looking at US involvement on the home front, and the fighting in both the European and Asian theatres.
Poetry Workshop
InstructorSwaffield Credit .25 English Meeting Time Morning Grade Level 10-11 Fee None Prerequisites/Requirements
Some materials required by teacher
Class Size
10-15
Location
100
Description
The students will learn to appreciate various poets and their unique styles as well as discover their own poetic voice.
Foundations of Personal
Finance- Dave Ramsey
Instructor Moore Credit .25 Elective Meeting Time Morning Grade Level 10-11 Fee $15 for book Prerequisites/Requirements None Class Size 10-15 Location 202 Description
The students will learn biblically sound principles of managing money in a changing world. The following topics will be covered: the principles of debt-free living, budgeting, college and retirement planning, buyer beware, and the great misunderstanding.
Engineering: Concept to
Product
Instructor Setsuda/Robison Credit .25 Elective Meeting Time Morning Grade Level 10-11 Fee $20 Prerequisites/Requirements None Class Size 8-12 Location 210 - Science Lab DescriptionStudents will learn basic drawing concepts, visualize a 3D part from a 2D drawing. They will be introduced to basic machining and programming of a CNC machine. They will produce the part that they designed. There will be hands on experience with the machines at the CCI manufacturing site.
AFTERNOON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES
Electives for Grades 6-11:
Cartooning
Instructor V. Baker Credit .25 ElectiveMeeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 6-11 Fee None Prerequisites/Requirements
Purchase of a sketchbook required
Class Size
10-15
Location
261
Description
The design and creation of cartooning fundamentals will be explored. Students will learn how to create an actual cartoon strip, complete with their own original characters and storyline.
Digital Video Production
Instructor Schultz Credit .25 ComputersMeeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 6-11 Fee None
Prerequisites/Requirements Class Size
Maximum 16
Location
Computer Lab
Description
Students will storyboard and create a digital video and use “Windows Movie Maker” to edit the digital video.
Healthy Living Cooking
InstructorStickler Credit .25 Elective Meeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 6-11 Fee
Prerequisites/Requirements Class Size
8-10
Location
202/kitchen
Description
Cooking nutrition and exercise.
Football Conditioning
Instructor Mack Credit .25 P.E.Meeting Time
Afternoon
Grade Level
6-11 BOYS ONLY
Fee/Supplies
Prerequisites/Requirements Class Size Location
200
Electives for Grades 6-11 (continued):
Horseback Riding
InstructorRoskens Credit .25 Elective Meeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 6-11 Fee $200 Prerequisites/Requirements
*discount for parents willing to transport the students
Class Size Maximum: 8 Location Mary-Go-Round Equestrian/100 Description
Students will be given horseback riding lessons and will become knowledgeable in horse care with hands on experience.
Life in the Country
Instructor Roskens Credit .25 ElectiveMeeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 6-11 Fee None
Prerequisites/Requirements Class Size
Maximum: 4
Location
100/Rosken’s farm Description
This is for students interested in doing physical labor in the great outdoors. They will learn life skills such as building fences, throwing hay bales, and some landscaping.
Becoming Missions Minded
Instructor Munro Credit .25 Elective Meeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 6-11 Fee None Prerequisites/RequirementsNotebook, pen, Bible
Class Size
10-15
Location
102
Description
Do you want to learn little ways that you can impact the world in big ways? Join us as we discuss techniques and fun strategies you can use to fulfill the Great Commission in the context of your life. We will be going on a field trip to put into action what we have learned.
Scrapbooking
Instructor Gallegos Credit .25 Elective Meeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 6-11 Fee/Supplies See requirements Prerequisites/RequirementsAlbum, glue stick (either photo squares or adhesive runner), storage container (15qt. Size), patterned paper, photos, and small paper trimmer.
Class Size
10-15
Location
201
Description
Students will explore the hobby of scrapbooking while working on completing an album. Experiment with a variety of techniques, products, and tools including: distressing, embossing, stitching, stamping, chalks, inks, rub-ons, fibers, eyelets, brads, chipboard, rhinestones, die cut machines, and punches.
AFTERNOON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES
C.S.I. Lab
InstructorJuntunen Credit .25 Science Meeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 6-11 Fee/Supplies $12
Prerequisites/Requirements Class Size
10-12
Location
210
Description
Have you always wanted to be a crime scene investigator? In this class students will use chemical analysis to solve simulated cases. Let the sleuthing begin!
*Electives for Grades 6-8 Only:
Fundamentals & Strategies of
Basketball
Instructor Yost/guest speaker Credit .25 P.E. Meeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 6-8Middle School only
Fee
$15.00 shirts and supplies
Prerequisites/Requirements
Shorts (to the knee), short sleeve t-shirt (no writing), and gym shoes Class Size 15 Location 203/Gym Description
Students will be taught the basic fundamentals of basketball through classroom learning, drills, and various techniques. The class will include strategies that will make the player more disciplined and successful.
*Electives for Grades 9-11 Only:
Healthy Living and Weight
Training for Males
Instructor M. Baker Credit .25 P.E. Meeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 9-11 BOYS ONLY Fee $10.00 Prerequisites/Requirements
Loose fitting sweatpants or shorts (to the knee), short sleeve t-shirt, tennis shoes, and water bottle.
Class Size
10-15
Location
Weight Room
Description
The students will learn how to properly train their bodies with weights. They will learn how food and nutrition help build lean muscle mass. They will measure their bodies and see how much they grow or loose in the J-Term period.
*Electives for Grades 9-11 Only:
Weight Training and Healthy
Living for Females
Instructor Haynes Credit .25 P.E. Meeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 9-11 GIRLS ONLY Fee $20.00 Prerequisites/Requirements
Loose fitting sweatpants or shorts (to the knee), short sleeve t-shirt, tennis shoes, mat, five pound dumbbells, and water bottle.
Class Size
10-12
Location
260/weight room
Description
The students will participate in a number of different exercise programs such as: pilates, weight lifting, and TurboJam. The students will also learn about nutrition and the use of nutritional supplements used to encourage a healthy body.
Driver’s Education
InstructorCourtesy Driving School Instructor
Credit
No FRCS Credit
Meeting Time
Afternoon (also Wednesday, May 18 and Friday, June 3, 2011 from 12 noon- 2 PM)
Grade Level
8-11 meeting the requirement of age
Fee
See Ms. O’Leary for registration form. Registration and a check for $249.00 (made out to Courtesy Driving School) must be brought the first day of class. Plus $3 book rental fee
Prerequisites/Requirements
14 years and 8 months of age by May 18 .
Class Size
No limit
Location
101
Description
Segment One driver’s training course includes 24 classroom hours and 6 hours driving experience, enabling students to apply for their permit. Provided through Courtesy Driving School.
Mountain Biking
InstructorMontoro Credit .25 P.E. Meeting Time Afternoon Grade Level 9-11 Fee $25 Prerequisites/Requirements
Teacher approval required.
Class Size
5
Location
103
Description
Grab your helmet and let’s hit the trails! Students will learn and ride various mountain biking trails in the Metro area.
