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High School Art
The main goal of the High School Art class is for students to see art as a divine
gift and privilege given exclusively to us as humans made in the image of our Creator. Students will also effectively
use the six elements of design: line, texture, shape, form, value, and color. Using the elements of design as
tools, students will create works of art that display sound use of the principles of design: rhythm, variation, balance,
focal area, and harmony. Media covered in class will include oil pastel, paper collage tempera paint, metal tooling
and clay.
7th
and 8th grade Art
Students will understand art as a divine gift and privilege given exclusively to
us as humans made in our Creator's image. Students will effectively use the six elements of design (line, texture, shape,
form, value, and color) in the completion of projects. Students will begin to understand and apply the principles of
design: rhythm, variation, balance, focal area, and harmony. Media to be covered in class will include pen, pencil,
charcoal, oil pastel, paint, and printmaking.
Sign Language
This course is an introduction to American Sign
Language (ASL). It will include basic vocabulary, grammar, fingerspelling, numbers, and cultural information related
to the Deaf Community.
See stories
signed and learn to sign two songs to perform at POINT.
High
School Essay Intensive – Learn how to organize and present your ideas with style, practice and prepare for
the SAT essay, and gain power tips to improve writing flow. The IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing) material is
used for teaching this course. “The College Board has raised the bar on the
SAT test with highly challenging content and a more difficult essay portion. Be prepared to succeed with this easy-to-digest
course.”
Thinking
Like a Christian – Understanding and Living a Biblical Worldview – Biblical
Christianity is the real alternative to the virtual thinking of our times. “From TV news to classrooms, secular ideas
are presented as “the way to think” – sophisticated and scientific, contemporary and aware. And some
Christians buy into this way of thinking because they don’t know how in-touch the biblical view of the world actually
is. Explore ideas that will help you discover for yourself a biblical worldview. Being a Christian is more than
just doing “religious” things like devotional Bible reading, praying, and staying away from sinful habits. It
should affect the very way we think about [every aspect of] life.” This course will include lots of
group discussion and thought-provoking questions to encourage students to determine if they’re really “thinking
like a Christian”.
Intro
to Logic – “The Fallacy Detective is an increasingly-popular book based
on a Christian worldview and focused on practical logic. The Fallacy Detective is filled with case studies,
cartoons, and challenging exercises that explore analogies, generalizations, assumptions, propaganda, and more.”
Writing
and Reporting – Learn basic news gathering and writing, and photography
and how to submit stories and pictures to newspapers and to radio or television stations. This course is
designed for students working at a high school level (open to junior high students). Some writing will be done in class,
and some will be done at home. Out-of-class workload will not be heavy.
Overview
of Lessons:
So you
want to be a news-writer?
Your scrapbook
What is
news?
Kinds
of news stories
What to
do with your stories
Writing
the story (2 weeks)
Feature
articles
Writing
for broadcast
Photojournalism
Classic
Lit. – We will do an overview of some of the most well-known “classics”, giving short lessons on
the author, plotline, and genre. This will allow the student to be more familiar with classic literature and to understand
common literary references and allusions. We will also study the Short Story. Students will do some reading at
home and then will break into “Book Club” small groups in class to discuss the piece, analyze aspects of the work,
answer discussion-questions, and give their input, likes, or dislikes. Some outside-of-class work will be required,
but workload will not be heavy.
Food
and Fitness Choices for You – Our bodies are the “temples of God”. This course will focus
on how food, exercise, and the choices you make can lead to a healthier, more productive life. In-class (and optional
out-of-class) cooking projects will be done. Here are some of the goals of this course:
~learn
how to be a better consumer
~learn
how the food you eat can help you feel and look better
~learn
to prepare (and eat!) food during class
~learn
to manage your food and resources
~learn
to handle food and equipment safely
~learn
about your own fitness level by taking the Lifestyle Quiz
~learn
about improving your fitness, and lots of fun ways to make your body stronger and healthier
Spanish-Speaking
Culture Studies for Missions – Many mission trips are taken to Spanish-speaking countries. Additionally,
many Spanish-speaking people are moving into the US. Learn to appreciate the cultural
differences, to combat racial discrimination, and to carry the light of Christ into Spanish-speaking communities or into the
home of your Spanish-speaking neighbors.
American Heritage (4th Grade) - We will be learning about mound builders of Ohio, Native American life, Pioneer times, and inventors. This unit is great fun.
We will have a pioneer party during the semester. The students will discuss the lifestyles, challenges, and accomplishments
of those who came before us.
Charlotte’s Web (3rd Grade)
- We will read the novel CHARLOTTE'S WEB over the
course of the semester. Readings will be broken down
into very manageable sections each week. In class we will be discussing and responding to the text, and students will
be given short writing assignments. Parents, please note this book is often taught in 4th grade classrooms,
so feel free to help your student with reading assignments. We will have a lot of fun with this book. We will
also watch the film so we can compare and contrast it with the novel.
Island of the Blue Dolphins (5th Grade) - We will be reading Scott O'Dell's ISLAND OF THE BLUE DOLPHINS and
analyzing the text. We will discuss literary techniques such as figurative language, similes, metaphors, and foreshadowing.
We will define historical fiction and introduce the concept of cause and effect. We will ultimately compare and contrast the
novel with the film. The students will complete writing assignments in response to the text throughout the semester.
This is a wonderful novel.
Speech (6th Grade) - The students will learn some important aspects of effective public speaking
as well as overall communication skills. They will participate in group and individual role-playing and will each have
the opportunity to present formally to the class. We will enjoy a safe environment for testing the waters of public
speaking.
Nature Studies
Grade 1
First Grade Nature Studies will use literature
and music as well as outdoor experiences to help students begin to explore and enjoy the wonders of God’s creation. We will learn about such subjects as habitat, mammals, insects, and birds. These topics will be reinforced and expanded upon in the older grades.
SUPPLIES:
First graders should bring 2 toilet paper tubes, an empty, clean peanut butter jar with lid, and a clean egg carton.
Nature Studies
Grade 2
Second Grade Nature Studies will expand
on the topics students studied in First Grade Nature Studies. Second Graders
will take a more in-depth look at insects and spiders, autumn trees and flowers, animal tracks, and fossils, among other topics. We will use literature to reinforce or introduce some topics. Outdoor experiences will provide opportunities to share the excitement of discovery and to apply
what the students are learning.
SUPPLIES:
Second graders should bring an empty, clean peanut butter jar with lid, and a clean egg carton.
Nature Studies
Grade 3
Third Grade Nature Studies students will
learn how to use some of the “tools of the trade,” including field guides, to study the natural world around us. The use of microscopes will be will also be introduced. Students will study animal behavior, wetlands, and natural cycles, as well as taking a more in-depth
look at some of the topics covered in earlier grades. Outdoor experiences
will provide opportunities to share the excitement of discovery and to apply what the students are learning.
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