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Spring, 2011
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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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Physical Science | 8-10 | Mike Thorud | Apologia Physical Science course including labs and demonstrations, covering earth science and pre-chemistry in first semester, and pre-physics in second semester |
| 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 |
| Physics | 10-12 | Mike Thorud | 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 |
| Lightbearers | 7-10 | Carol Glassel | A course to equip students to view life from the Biblical Christian Worldview |
| Personal Finance | 10-12 | Heather Disch | A course designed to teach students how to stay out of debt and use money as a blessing |
| PSEO World Geography | 11-12 | Teresa Brubaker | Northwestern College course |
| PSEO World Religions | 11-12 | Teresa Brubaker | Northwestern College course |
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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 |
| Geometry | 8-12 |
Kim Nelson |
The study of geometry including the construction of proofs |
| Pre-Calculus |
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A high school/college level course |
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| Creative Writing | 8-12 | Michelle Griep | Techniques and formats to transform passive writing into active writing (semester or full year class) |
| Writing A - Grammar Essentials and Creative Components | 6-9 | Heather Horn | A course in building descriptive sentences that are grammatically well designed in order to construct creative stories |
| Writing B - Stylistic Development and Formal Structure | 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. |
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| Speech: Public Speaking |
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Carol Glassel
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An introduction to public speaking (semester class) |
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| Sign Language 1 | 8-12 | Jill Mann-Porvaznik | An introductory course in ASL sign language |
| Sign Language 2 | 8-12 | Jill Mann-Porvaznik | A second year course in ASL sign language |
| Spanish 1 (High School) |
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An introductory course in high school Spanish |
| Spanish
1 (Middle School) |
6-8 |
Sue
Welsh |
An introductory course in high school Spanish geared towards middle school students |
| Spanish
2 |
9-12 | Sue Welsh | Second year high school Spanish |
| Spanish
3 |
9-12 |
Sue Welsh | Third year high school Spanish |
| Spanish 4 | 9-12 | Sue Welsh | Fourth year high school Spanish |
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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 | A course designed to prepare students to take the ACT test for college admissions (semester class) |
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| Ballroom, Swing, and Salsa |
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A course exploring different styles of partner dancing (semester class) |
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| Theater Production | 7-12 | Wayne Matthews | Students will audition for parts in a full play to be performed before an audience (semester class) |
| 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 Photography | 8-12 | Marie McKowen | A class that goes beyond the basics with composition, lighting and portraits (semester class) |
| Art Survey | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | Hands-on art that incorporates the Masters |
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| Drivers Training |
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A classroom and behind-the-wheel drivers training course |
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| World Geography | 11-12 | Teresa Brubaker | Northwestern College course |
| World Religions | 11-12 |
Teresa Brubaker | Northwestern College course |
