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Fall, 2012

 

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Science

Course Name
Grades
Tutor
Course Description
Art of Anatomy 9-12 Andrea Merboth An in-depth study of our anatomy using real organs, dissection and requiring drawing to understand the beauty with which God created us
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
Biology CLEP Test Prep 9-11 DeAnn Gerdin A 5-session companion class for students in Biology to prepare them to take the CLEP test for college credit.
Chemistry 10-12 Laura Kirkwold Spectrum's lab-based high school chemistry course 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.
General Science
7-9
 DeAnn Gerdin
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
Natural Sciences CLEP Test Prep 9-12 Laura Kirkwold A 5-session class to prepare students who have taken General Science and Physical Science to take the CLEP test for college credit.
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.
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



Social Studies, Economics, and Worldview

Course Name
Grades
Tutor
Course Description
American History and 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.
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.
Lightbearers 7-10 Carol Glassel A course to equip students to view life from the Biblical Christian Worldview
Personal Finance 10-12 Heather Horn A course designed to teach students how to stay out of debt and use money as a blessing (2nd semester only)


Math

Course Name
Grades
Tutor
Course Description
Algebra 1
8-10
Kim Nelson
Algebra 1 is the first in the sequence of high school level mathematics courses
Algebra 2
9-12
Kim Nelson
A continuation and extension of Algebra 1
College Algebra CLEP Test Prep 9-12 Kim Nelson A 5-session companion class for students in Algebra 2 to prepare them to take the CLEP test for college credit.
Geometry 8-12
Kim Nelson
The study of geometry including the construction of proofs
Math Study Group 6-12 Julie Francis An opportunity for students to get math help on a regular basis (semester class)
Personal Finance 10-12 Heather Horn A course designed to teach students how to stay out of debt and use money as a blessing (2nd semester only)
Pre-Algebra 6-9 Julie Francis A course designed to prepare students for high school Algebra
Pre-Calculus
10-12
Kim Nelson
A high school/college level course
Pre-Calculus CLEP Test Prep 10-12 Kim Nelson A 5-session companion class for students in Pre-Calculus to prepare them to take the CLEP test for college credit.
PSEO College Algebra 11-12 Kim Nelson Northwestern College course (1st semester only)

 


Writing, Language Arts, Literature

Course Name
Grades
Tutor
Course Description
British Literature 9-12 Tammy Prichard A course exploring Brittish literature (2nd semester only)
College Composition CLEP Test Prep 11-12 Tammy Prichard A 5-session class to prepare students to take the CLEP test for college credit.
Creative Writing 8-12 Michelle Griep Techniques and formats to transform passive writing into active writing (semester or full year class)
Writing A - Grammar & Descriptive Writing 6-9 Heather Horn A course in building descriptive sentences that are grammatically well designed in order to construct creative stories
Writing B - Creative Storytelling and Formal Research 7-9 Heather Horn A course in expanding one's writing in order to construct both well rounded, creative stories as well as organized, thought provoking research writing
Writing 1- Basic Composition 9-12 Tammy Prichard A high school writing course focused on building good writing techniques, including grammar
Writing 2 - Building Writing: Developing Various Forms of Essays 9-12 Tammy Prichard A high school writing course focused on various forms of essays in order to enhance and improve students' writing abilities.
Writing 3 - Research and Writing 10-12 Tammy Prichard A college-prep course in research writing, teaching students to write effective research papers using a process approach (1st semester only)

 


Speech

Course Name
Grades
Tutor
Course Description
Speech: Sr. High Debate
9-12
Carol Glassel
A high school debate course (1st semester only)
Speech: Public Speaking
8-12
Carol Glassel
Learning to write and deliver effective speeches  (2nd semester only)



Foreign Languages

Course Name
Grades
Tutor
Course Description
Sign Language 1 6-12 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
Spanish 4 10-12 Sue Welsh Fourth year high school Spanish

 

Physical Education and Health

Course Name
Grades
Tutor
Course Description
Advanced Salsa Rueda 8-12 Kim Nelson An advanced salsa rueda class (semester class)
Ballroom, Swing, & Salsa 8-12 Kim Nelson A course exploring different styles of partner dancing (semester class)
Health & Wellness 9-12 Michelle Griep A hands-on interactive class focusing on physical, mental, social and spiritual health (1st semester only)
Salsa Rueda 8-12 Kim Nelson An interactive, partner changing Latin dance (2nd semester class)


Study Skills

Course Name
Grades
Tutor
Course Description
Effective Study Habits 8-11 Heather Horn Strategies that students will be able to apply to all their studies (semester class)
ACT Test Prep 10-12 Heather Horn Strategies that Sr. High students will be able to apply to all their studies as they prepare for college and college entrance exams (semester class)


Performing Arts

Course Name
Grades
Tutor
Course Description
Advanced Salsa Rueda 8-12 Kim Nelson An advanced salsa rueda class (semester class)
Ballroom, Swing, & Salsa 8-12 Kim Nelson A course exploring different styles of partner dancing (semester class)
Guitar 101 8-12 Chris Depoian A class on the foundations of guitar playing, including riffs, strumming, and basic music theory (semester class)
Guitar Lessons 6-12 Chris Depoian One on one lessons catered to the invidiual that focuses on techniques, songs, note reading and music theory (semester class)
Intro to Acting 6-12
Wayne Matthews
Students start with the basics of acting and progress to character development using other  drama tools. (semester class)
Jazz Ensemble 6-12 Andre Rodriguez An opportunity for experienced student musicians to play in a jazz ensemble (semester class)
Salsa Rueda 8-12 Kim Nelson An interactive, partner changing Latin dance (2nd semester class)
Song Writing & Contemporary Music Technique 6-12 Andre Rodriguez A class that will encourage students to write by creating a safe and constructive environment for them to develop. (semester class)
Theater Performance 7-12
Wayne Matthews
Students will continue their study of acting and will work on drama pieces to be performed for an audience. (2nd semester only)
Vocal Coaching: Chat Singers 6-12
Cindy Frederick This course develops individual singing skills and prepares singers for a successful ensemble experience. (semester class)



Arts

Course Name
Grades
Tutor
Course Description
Advanced Sewing 6-12 Pam Deckert A hands-on course for students who have sewing experience (2nd semester only)
Beginning Sewing 6-12 Pam Deckert A introductory hands-on course in hand and machine sewing skills (1st semester only)
Art Studio 8-12 Andrea Merboth An advanced art class incorporating studio time using different mediums (1st semester only)
Art Survey 7-12 Andrea Merboth Hands-on art that incorporates the Masters
Watercolor 7-12 Andrea Merboth A course that will explore the very versatile, but sometimes tricky medium of watercolor art (2nd semester only)

 

 

Electives

Course Name
Grades
Tutor
Course Description
Auto Mechanics 7-12 Laura Glassel An introductory hands-on course in the care and service of cars (1st semester only)
Drivers Training
age 14 and up
DS Driving School West
A classroom and behind-the-wheel drivers training course (semester class)
Graphic Design 1 7-12 Annika Hansen A course in design, layout, and computer image manipulation in the production of graphic design projects. (1st semester only)
Robotics 7-12 Laura Glassel An introductory course in robotics and programming.

 

 

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