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2018-2019 Spring Semester
2nd Semester Note: If a class was full 1st semester, priority will be given to returning students until December 15th. New students should still register in December, as spots will be given to new students in the order that the registrations were received.
Science
For assistance in choosing the correct class, see our class track guidelines.
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| Applied Engineering | 7-9 | Laura Glassel | Enter into the world of engineering through a series of in-class hands-on projects. |
| General Science | 7-9 | Laura Kirkwold | Apologia General Science course including labs and demonstrations, covering general foundations, fossils, and creation vs. evolution in first semester, and life science in second semester |
| Physical Science | 8-10 | Laura Glassel | Apologia Physical Science course including labs and demonstrations, covering earth science and pre-chemistry in first semester, and pre-physics in second semester. The 2nd period class is FULL. |
| Biology | 9-11 | DeAnn Gerdin | A college-prep high school Apologia Biology course designed to teach the study of life from the microscopic level to the ecology level all from a biblical perspective with quality, hands on laboratory experiments |
| Marine Biology | 10-12 | DeAnn Gerdin | And advanced biology course in marine biology. |
| Biology Enrichment | 9-12 | DeAnn Gerdin | A biology study skills class to complement current biology classes. |
| Chemistry | 10-12 | Laura Kirkwold | Apologia high school chemistry course along with Spectrum's lab, which exercises the student's practical-problem-solving skills and scientific reasoning |
| Chemistry CLEP Test Prep | 10-12 | Laura Kirkwold | A 5-session companion class for students in Chemistry to prepare them to take the CLEP test for college credit. (This will be offered again in 2019-20.) |
| Physics | 10-12 | Laura Glassel | Physics including labs and demonstrations, which is an algebra based high school course that serves as college-prep or just to better understand the design of the universe (This class is not offered in 2018-19 but will be offered again in 2019-2020 ) |
| The Art of Anatomy | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | This class class combines life sciences with drawing/watercolor as an endeavor to see the masterful work of God. (1st semester only) |
Social Studies, Economics, and Worldview
For assistance in choosing the correct class, see our class track guidelines.
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| American History & Literature | 9-12 | Michelle Griep | History is drama with enormous consequence--which is exactly how this high school level class will be presented via a combined medium of literature and textbook. This class is FULL. |
| Civics | 9-12 | Michelle Griep | A study of how our government, economic, and political
systems are supposed to operate as defined by our founding
fathers |
| Cultural World Geography | 9-12 | Laura Glassel | A look at world geography through the lens of culture and history. |
| Economics | 10-12 | Kim Witthuhn | A high school course that explores the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. |
| Jr. High Cultural Geography | 7-8 | Laura Johnson | A class that explores geographic areas, cultures, religions, governments, and current events around the world. |
| Jr. High World History | 7-8 | Sarah Nelson | A course that follows the development of human civilization from the beginning of recorded history. |
| Worldview | 9-12 | Michelle Dikken | A comparative religious and philosophy course using Summit
Worldview Academy materials to teach students how to understand
and apply the Christian world view |
| World Wars I & II | 9-12 | Sarah Nelson | A course exploring World War I and World War II and how it has shaped our world. (WWI 1st semester, WWII 2nd semester) |
Math
For assistance in choosing the correct class, see our class track guidelines.
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| Advanced Math Enrichment | 7-9 | Lisa Berscheid | A fun and interactive class that focuses on math concepts and skills needed for success in current and future math classes |
| Pre-Algebra | 7-9 | Kim Nelson | A course designed to prepare students for Algebra 1 |
| Algebra 1 | 8-10 | Kim Nelson | Algebra 1 is a first level algebra class preparing students
for Algebra 2 |
| Geometry | 8-12 |
Kim Nelson |
The study of geometry including the construction of proofs
|
| Algebra 2 | 9-12 | Kim Nelson | A continuation and extension of Algebra 1 and equivalent to a College Algebra course (CLEP eligible) |
| Pre-Calculus | 10-12 | Kim Nelson | A high school/college level course (CLEP eligible) |
Writing, Language Arts, Literature
For assistance in choosing the correct class, see our class track guidelines.
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| English A | 7-8 | Annette Anderson | A writing class that incorporates literature,
vocabulary, and grammar |
| English B | 8-9 | Kim Witthuhn | A course intended to expand students’ literary analysis and writing skills with a focus on basic essay structures, consistent style and grammar, and the fundamentals of essay formatting. |
| Writing 1- Basic Composition | 9-12 | Kim Witthuhn |
A high school writing course focused on building good writing
techniques, reviewing grammar, and analyzing literature. |
| Writing 2 - Advanced Composition | 9-12 | Kim Witthuhn | A high school writing course focused on writing
various essays and a short research paper and analyzing American
literature.
This class is FULL.
|
| Writing 3 - Research and Writing | 10-12 | Kim Witthuhn | A college-prep course focused on writing essays and a lengthy research paper and analyzing English literature. |
| Creative Writing | 8-12 | Michelle Griep | Techniques and formats to transform passive writing into active writing (full year class or by semester) |
Speech
| Course Name | Grades | Tutor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speech: Public Communications | 7-12 |
Andrea Merboth
|
Most people are quite uncomfortable speaking in public, yet Christians need to be a voice in the conversations. Public Communications is a course to train students to be competent, interesting and comfortable speakers. |
Foreign Languages
| Course Name | Grades | Tutor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign Language 1 | 7-12 | Jill Mann-Porvaznik | An introductory course in ASL sign language |
| Sign Language 2 | 7-12 | Jill Mann-Porvaznik | A second year course in ASL sign language |
| Sign Language 3 | 8-12 | Jill Mann-Porvaznik | A third year course in ASL sign language |
| Spanish 1 | 7-12 | Sue Welsh |
First year high school Spanish |
| Spanish 2 | 8-12 | Sue Welsh | Second year high school Spanish |
|
Spanish 3 |
9-12 |
Sue Welsh | Third year high school Spanish |
Physical Education and Health
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| Ballroom, Swing & Salsa | 8-12 | Kim Nelson | A course exploring different styles of partner dancing (1st semester only) |
| Health & Fitness | 7-9 | Dana Piper | A class that combines classroom health instruction and gym time sports and fitness activities |
| Karate & Self Defense | 7-12 | Peter Sterling | A Christ centered class in karate and self defense. |
| Salsa Rueda | 8-12 | Kim Nelson | An interactive, partner-changing Latin dance (2nd semester only) |
Performing Arts
| Course Name | Grades | Tutor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballroom, Swing & Salsa | 8-12 | Kim Nelson | A course exploring different styles of partner dancing (1st semester only) |
| Drama Class | 7-12 |
Andrea Merboth |
A course in learning dramatic skills such as acting, building voice animation, and physical expression (1st semester only) |
| Encore! | 7-12 | Karen Bjorlin | Encore! - A dynamic home school choir with an emphasis on singing technique and performance (by semester or full year) |
| Grace Notes | 7 | Karen Bjorlin | A singing group and music course (mostly) studying singing, also music appreciation and musical notation and theory (for CHAT 7th graders and eCHAT 5th and 6th graders) |
| Guitar Ensemble | 7-12 | Ben Adler | A performance group for guitar players. |
| Guitar Lessons | 7-12 | Ben Adler |
One on one lessons catered to the individual that focuses on
techniques, songs, note reading and music theory (semester
class)
|
| Guitar Lessons | 7-12 | Jared Sells | One on one lessons catered to the individual that focuses on
techniques, songs, note reading and music theory (semester
class)
|
| Salsa Rueda | 8-12 | Kim Nelson | An interactive, partner-changing Latin dance (2nd semester only) |
Arts
| Course Name | Grades | Tutor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-D Art | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | A hands-on class that explores the art of simple sculpture, texture, and design (2nd semester only) (This class is not offered in 2018-19 but will be offered again in 2019-2020 ) |
| Advanced Art Exploration | 9-12 | Sandy Adler | An advanced art class that will explore familiar and new mediums |
| Art Studio | 8-12 | Andrea Merboth | An advanced art class incorporating studio time using different mediums (2nd semester only) (This class is not offered in 2018-19 but will be offered again in 2019-2020 ) |
| Art Learning by Leonardo | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | An exploration of artists, who they were and what they did, and the incorporation of those same skills into the students own art style. |
| Beginning Oil Pastels | 7-12 | Sandy Adler | An introduction to the use of color and painting through the medium of high-quality oil pastels. (2nd semester only) |
| Drawing Basics | 7-12 | Sandy Adler | A class that provides a solid foundation in drawing basics (1st semester only) |
| Mixed Media A | 8-12 | Sandy Adler | An intermediate class where students work in the mediums of pen and ink, watercolor pencil, and compressed charcoal, as well as continuing at a more advanced level with oil pastel.
|
| Mixed Media B | 8-12 | Sandy Adler | An intermediate class where students work in the mediums of pen and ink, watercolor pencil, and compressed charcoal, as well as continuing at a more advanced level with oil pastel. (This class is not offered in 2018-19 but will be offered again in 2019-2020 ) |
| Photography 1 | 7-12 | Tina Culbertson | An introductory photography class for students of all levels of experience. (1st semester class) |
| Photography 2 | 7-12 | Tina Culbertson | An intermediate photography class. (2nd semester class) |
| The Art of Anatomy | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | This class class combines life sciences with drawing/watercolor as an endeavor to see the masterful work of God. (1st semester only) |
| The Art of Filmmaking | 9-12 | Katie Plaisted | A hands-on class where your student can walk through the entire process of making a movie and learn how to responsibly use the power of film to shine for Christ. |
| Watercolor | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | A course that will explore the very versatile, but sometimes tricky medium of watercolor art (2nd semester only) |
Electives
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| ACT Test Prep | 9-12 | Kim Witthuhn | This course is designed to familiarize students with the ACT test and give practical steps to maximizing their success. (This class is not offered in 2018-19 but will be offered again in 2019-2020 ) |
| Career Exploration | 10-12 | Kim Witthuhn | A course that will help students understand their unique personality, skills, interests, and values and how to apply that towards choosing a career. (This class is not offered in 2018-19 but will be offered again in 2019-2020 ) |
| Jr. Hi Girls Dgroup | 7-8 | Katie Plaisted | A group that will meet weeky to hang out, be challenged, and grow in faith and character. |
| Sr. High Girls Dgroup | 9-12 | Faith Culbertson | A group that will meet weeky to hang out, be challenged, and grow in faith and character. |
| Jr. High Guys Dgroup | 7-8 | TBD | A group that will meet weeky to hang out, be challenged, and grow in faith and character. |
| Sr. High Guys Dgroup | 9-12 | TBD | A group that will meet weeky to hang out, be challenged, and grow in faith and character. |
| Robotics 1 | 7-10 | Laura Glassel | An introductory course in robotics and programming. (1st semester class) (This class is not offered in 2018-19 but will be offered again in 2019-2020 ) |
| Robotics 2 | 7-10 | Laura Glassel | An intermediate course in robotics and programming. (2nd semester class) (This class is not offered in 2018-19 but will be offered again in 2019-2020 ) |
| Web Design | 7-12 | Kim Nelson | A course in website design and coding in HTML5 (1st semester class ) |
Teacher Assistant for eCHAT
For CHAT students who are interested in working with an elementary teacher in an E-CHAT class.
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| eCHAT Kindergarten Enrichment | K | Lisa Berscheid | Assisting in the kindergarten eCHAT class. |
| eCHAT Art Assistant | 7-12 | Kara Hammond and Andrea Merboth | Assisting in an eCHAT art class. |
| eCHAT EEE Assistant | 7-12 | Christina Sluka | Assisting in the grades 1-2 eCHAT class. |
| eCHAT Gym Assistant | 7-12 | Dana Piper | Assisting in an eCHAT gym class. |
| Kindergarten Enrichment | 7-12 | Lisa Berscheid | Assisting in the Kindergarten class. |
| eCHAT Math Assistant | 7-12 | Lisa Berscheid | Assisting in an eCHAT Math Enrichment class. |
| eCHAT Music Assistant | 7-12 | Karen Bjorlin | Assisting in an eCHAT music class. |
| eCHAT Science Assistant | 7-12 | DeAnn Gerdin and Laura Kirkwold | Assisting in an eCHAT science class. |
| eCHAT Writing Assistant | 7-12 | Laura Johnson | Assisting in an eCHAT Writing Enrichment class. |
CLEP Eligible Classes
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| CLEP Chemistry workshops | 10-12 | Laura Kirkwold | A 5-session companion class for students in Chemistry to prepare them to take the CLEP test for college credit. |
| Algebra 2 | 9-12 | Kim Nelson | A continuation and extension of Algebra 1 and equivalent to a College Algebra course |
| Pre-Calculus | 10-12 | Kim Nelson | A high school/college level course |