Thursday HS Elective (PM1A) – Critical Thinking & Current Events

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS: This is a continuation of the Fall 9 am class, but offered at a different time. Current Events are always happening so students will continue to look at events in the News and learn to think critically and summarize those events. This class will lead students to discuss topics that will vary based on the paper articles they read each week about current events throughout the world. Examples of topics are Economics, Health, Drugs, Crime, Medical, World Events, Education, … [Read more...]

Thursday Elective HS (AM2A) – Beginning Ceramics 1

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS: This new elective class for high school will introduce the students to the world of ceramics.  They will be using clay to make projects like pinch pots, coil bowls, and slab pots, etc., and use glazing techniques to finish their projects.  They will also learn what clay and glazes are made of, and what happens to them when they go through the firing process.  This class is dependent on attendance and participation, both in class and on work done at home.  Students will be … [Read more...]

Thursday *JH (AM1) – Art Foundations

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS: Taught by one of our talented art teachers, this class will help students learn and sharpen their artistic skills.  During this semester students will learn about and complete projects to enhance their: drawing skills, shading ability, use of perspective and color theory. … [Read more...]

*Wednesday 5-8th (PM2) – Finding Your Creativity in Art

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS: In this new art class, students will be able to free their creativity, learning to release any self-doubt and gain confidence in their God-given gifts of expression in visual form. They will use music, photography, nature and the emotions they evoke to create artworks using mixed media. The class will also include exploration of various artists and their artworks, sketching, value & form, color theory, plein air experience (painting outside in nature), and more. They … [Read more...]

**Tuesday Elective HS (AM2B) – Home Economics

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS: This class is designed to enable students to provide solutions for the basic household “problems” that arise with everyday living. Students will develop attitudes, skills and techniques for maintenance and improvement in the home- including: basic first aid skills, how to prepare for an interview, budgeting, meal prep for a family, hospitality, personal wellness and health goals, how to “green” up a home, basic home repairs and much more. … [Read more...]

*Wednesday 4/5-8th (PM2) – Theater Arts & Ensemble

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS: Chloe Wangler will be working with students again this semester to go beyond the basics of musical theater performance to explore a wider variety of theatrical arts skills, such as developing believable characters, storytelling through monologue, solo and duet singing, basics of harmony, and ensemble performance. Since the class will be focused on practice-based learning at their own pace, this will accommodate a wider range of age levels. This course will enhance … [Read more...]

**Tuesday HS (AM1B) – American Sign Language 3

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ONE YEAR CLASS - New students welcome to join mid-year with equivalent skill: ASL 3 is an advanced level course designed for students who have completed ASL 1 and ASL 2. This course will continue to focus on the immersion approach to language learning, with no voice in the classroom, allowing students to develop their fluency and improve their ASL skills. Students will continue to expand their ASL vocabulary, grammar, and conversational skills, enabling them to perform narratives in ASL at … [Read more...]

**Tuesday Elective *JH/HS (PM2A) – Culinary Arts 101

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ONE YEAR CLASS - New students welcome to join this class mid-year: In this class, students will discover the fundamentals of culinary arts. From kitchen safety protocols to measuring techniques and more, students will build a solid foundation in the culinary arts. Exploring the diverse cuisines of the world, students will learn techniques from various countries to craft dishes at home each week. Additionally, students will embark on a culinary journey through research papers, investigating … [Read more...]

*Wednesday JH (AM2A) – Sing & Strum

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ONE SEMESTER CLASS: In the 2nd semester, Students will work on their skills as they continue learn to play the ukulele with new songs. They will perform at our end-of-year Open House in June, 2025. … [Read more...]