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Fall, 2012
To see a more detailed description, click on the course name. To see what period each class is offered, you can check the class
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| 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 |
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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 | Apologia 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. |
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| American History and Literature |
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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) |
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| Algebra 1 |
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Algebra 1 is the first in the sequence of high school level mathematics courses |
| Algebra 2 |
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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 |
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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) |
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| British Literature | 9-12 | Tammy Prichard | A course exploring Brittish literature (2nd semester only) |
| College Composition CLEP Test Prep | 9-12 | 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) |
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| Speech:
Sr. High Debate |
9-12 |
Carol Glassel
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A high school debate course. (1st semester only) |
| Speech: Public Speaking (Jr. High) |
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Carol Glassel
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An introduction to public speaking (2nd semester only) NOTE: This class will alternate every other year with High School Public Speaking. |
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| 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 |
| Sign Language 4 | 9-12 | Jill Mann-Porvaznik | A fourth year course in ASL sign language |
| Spanish 1 |
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First year high school Spanish |
| Spanish 2 | 8-12 | Sue Welsh | Second year high school Spanish |
| Spanish
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9-12 |
Sue Welsh | Third year high school Spanish |
| Spanish 4 | 9-12 | Sue Welsh | Fourth year high school Spanish |
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| 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) |
| Advanced Salsa Rueda | 8-12 | Kim Nelson | An interactive, partner changing Latin dance (2nd semester only) |
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| 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) |
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| Guitar 101 | 6-12 | 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 | Private or semi-private guitar lessons (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) |
| 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) |
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| 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 | 8-12 | Marie McKowen | A course that will explore the very versatile, but sometimes tricky medium of watercolor art (2nd semester only) |
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| Auto Mechanics | 6-12 | Laura Glassel | A introductory hands-on course in the care and service of cars (1st semester only) |
| Computer Skills for Life | 7-12 | Matthew Nelson | This class will teach the fundamental concepts of word-processing, spreadsheets, and presentations-skills essential for college using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. (semester class) |
| Drivers Training |
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A classroom and behind-the-wheel drivers training course (2nd semester only) |
| 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) |
| Robitics | Laura Glassel | An introductory course in robotics and programming. |
