CDA Dallas
COURSE CATALOG
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AN INVITATION Electives at Coram Deo Academy are an excellent opportunity for your student to explore current interests and discover new ones. We invite you to browse this course catalogue and consider registering your student for some of our Friday or After-school classes in 2021-22 We nd it helpful to think of two things when considering what courses to take: (1) what does my student already love? and (2) what do I want them to learn to love? Growing to become more well-rounded is one hallmark of a rich classical education. We invite you to consider courses that you know your student will love, and to consider some that you would like to see them grow to love
HOW TO PLAN YOUR ELECTIVES Find your student’s grade-level on the schedules below to learn what classes are available to them next year. Be sure to read the course descriptions for each course you are considering, as some have speci c requirements. Keep in mind that some of our classes ll early, so register as soon as you are able if there is a class you are set on taking We recommend having at least a rst and second preference for each class period you plan to attend. You can use the Planning Worksheet provided at the end of this catalogue to help! Once you log-in to register, you may notice that your rst choice is already full
HOW AND WHEN TO REGISTER FOR ELECTIVES You may reenroll your current students for the 2021-22 school year on January 1st beginning at noon. As soon as you complete the reenrollment process, you may also register for 2021-22 Electives Visit the CDA Family Login (click here if viewing this brochure digitally) to reenroll and to register for Electives. If your preferred class is full, you can join the waitlist, but we also recommend registering for your second choice at that time, too
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Please reach out if we can help you make decisions as you plan for Friday classes in 2021-22. 
K- 1 S T F R I D AY C L A S S E S
PERIOD 1 8:15am-9:40am
MUSICAL THEATRE FOUNDATIONS K-4th
HANDS ON SCIENCE K-1st
PERIOD 2 9:45am-11:10am
BEGINNER MUSIC K-1st
BASIC ART 1st-2nd
PERIOD 3 11:15am-11:55am
ELEMENTARY MUSIC 2nd-4th
AROUND THE WORLD K-4th
PERIOD 4 12:30pm-1:55pm
NATURE STUDIES 2nd-4th
SPANISH 1 K-2nd
PERIOD 5 2:00pm-3:25pm
SPORTS SKILLS K-4th
BASIC ART 1st-2nd
LUNCH 12:00pm-12:25pm
2ND-4TH FRIDAY CLASSES
PERIOD 1 8:15am-9:40am
MUSICAL THEATRE FOUNDATIONS K-4th
STUDY HALL 2nd-4th
PERIOD 2 9:45am-11:10am
BASIC ART 1st-2nd
HANDS ON SCIENCE 2nd-4th
PERIOD 3 11:15am-11:55am
ELEMENTARY MUSIC 2nd-4th
GREAT BOOKS 3rd-4th
PERIOD 4 12:30pm-1:55pm
NATURE STUDIES 2nd-4th
INTERMEDIATE ART 3rd-4th
PERIOD 5 2:00pm-3:25pm
SPORTS SKILLS K-4th
SPANISH 2 3rd-4th
LUNCH 12:00pm-12:25pm
AROUND THE WORLD K-4th
PERIOD 1 8:15am-9:40am
RHETORICAL ARTS: SPEECH, DEBATE, POETRY, PROSE 7th-9th
INTERMEDIATE ART 5th-6th
PERIOD 2 9:45am-11:10am
MUSICAL THEATRE 5th-10th
COMPUTER SKILLS 5th-8th
PERIOD 3 11:15am-11:55am
LIFE SKILLS 5th-8th
STUDY HALL 5th-10th
PERIOD 4 12:30pm-1:55pm
UPPER SCHOOL CHOIR 5th-10th
WOODWORKING 7th-10th
PERIOD 5 2:00pm-3:25pm
CHESS 5th-8th
STUDY HALL 5th-10th
STUDY HALL 5th-10th
LUNCH 12:00pm-12:25pm STUDY HALL 5th-10th
RHETORIC FRIDAY CLASSES
PERIOD 1 8:15am-9:40am
RHETORICAL ARTS: SPEECH, DEBATE, POETRY, PROSE* 7th-9th
CHEMISTRY LAB 10th Required
PERIOD 2 9:45am-11:10am
MUSICAL THEATRE* 5th-10th
STUDY HALL 5th-10th
PERIOD 3 11:15am-11:55am
HOUSE Required
NOTE You do not need to register for House when you enroll. You do need to register for Labs. Both are already included in the Rhetoric school tuition You need to earn one Musical, one Art, and one Athletic credit before you graduate!
LUNCH 12:00pm-12:25pm PERIOD 4 12:30pm-1:55pm
UPPER SCHOOL CHOIR* 5th-10th
INTRO & INTERMEDIATE WOODWORKING* 7th-10th
STUDY HALL 5th-10th
PERIOD 5 2:00pm-3:25pm
BIOLOGY LAB 9th Required
WHOLENESS & WELLNESS* 7th-10th
STUDY HALL 5th-10th
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* Graduation Credit for Art, Musical Art, or Athletics
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5TH-8TH FRIDAY CLASSES
FRIDAY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Unless otherwise noted: Friday classes are $525 for the school year. Our 45-minute classes are $275 for the school year AROUND THE WORLD | K-4t Students study geography by “visiting” countries around the world. We learn where the country is, what is unique about the area, discover more about the people, as well animals, that live there. We have fun dressing up, tasting food, singing songs in different languages, and learning about missionaries who have served in various places around the world BASIC ART | 1st-3r In Basic Art, students learn about the seven elements of art (line, shape, form, space, value, texture, color) through fun age appropriate projects. We study famous artists, storybook illustrators, and discuss Art through the ages. There is a strong focus on using our mistakes to create something beautiful. Every year there are new and different projects. First grade students who are not pro cient in basic cutting and coloring skills are encouraged to take Art & Music Exploration BIOLOGY LAB | 9th, Required | Outside work required All 9th grade students must register for the biology lab on Friday. The biology lab requires a completed pre-lab for entrance into the lab each Friday. The pre-lab is used at the start of each class to complete the hands-on portion of the class. Students learn and observe proper lab safety techniques in addition to seeing the biology concepts from the lecture class in action. The Friday lab is not a separate grade. Grades for the lab assignments will be averaged in with the lecture class grade. Come prepared to see God’s amazing living creation through the microscope! CHEMISTRY LAB | 10th, Required | Outside work required All 10th grade students must register for the chemistry lab on Friday. Students do not need to register for their chemistry class Monday-Thursday, but they must register for their chemistry lab period on Friday. Students will experience chemistry in a meaningful and hands-on manner. Students learn and observe proper lab safety techniques in addition to seeing the chemistry concepts from the lecture class in action. Come prepared to see God’s amazing handiwork through the world of chemistry CHOIR | 5th-10th | Outside work required | Musical Art Credit for Rhetoric Students Choir is open to 5th graders and above. This group will perform in a Christmas and Spring concert and will learn how to read music and sing with good vocal technique. They will learn various types of repertoire from classical to pop and gain an understanding of music theory Homework: Weekly practice to learn the repertoire. Limited extra rehearsals to prepare for concerts. Performance Expectations: Fall Concert, Spring Concert (other opportunities for competitions are available). Grading Scale and Credit: ESN for students in the Logic school grades. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. Number grade for students in the rhetoric school grades. Class counts for a Musical Fine Arts graduation credit, appears on the transcript, and affects GPA
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COMPUTER SKILLS | 5th-8th | This course covers a variety of computer skills including but not limited to typing competency, Word document pro ciency, Excel Spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations. This class works in
EXPLORING SPANISH | K-2nd or 3rd-4t Returning Spanish students and new students are invited to discover new vocabulary and dive deeper into the use of oral communication and grammar in the Spanish language. We will often use art, drama and games to practice language development. The class will also focus on re-telling familiar Bible stories and verses in Spanish and will enjoy learning to pray and worship the Lord in a new heart language! GREAT BOOKS | 3rd-4th | 45 minutes Great Books will expose young learners to wonderful classic children’s books. Through reading aloud, student narration, reader’s theatre, crafts, and activities, students will become familiar with story structure and themes (big ideas), quality language, and noble ideas and characters encountered in story. HANDS ON SCIENCE | K-1st or 2nd-4t Grammar-level science students will use all of their senses to learn about plants and understand how God designed them. We will dig in the dirt and plant a garden; identify and examine the many facets of plants; and hike outside to explore and experience the beauty of God’s creation. Our hands-on study of botany will include experiments using the scienti c method, games and projects. Studying and experiencing God’s creation is one of the best ways to learn about God and his love for us! We look forward to exploring the world of God’s design with your children. Note: The content covered each year rotates so that students can repeat the course without repeating content LIFE SKILLS | 5th-8th | 45 minutes | Outside work required Home & Hospitality offers lessons in seven areas: Cooking, Home Management, Hospitality, Sewing, Budgeting, Health and First Aid, and Community Involvement. Each unit will focus on connecting biblical principles to our Home and Family Life. Projects and assignments encourage students to learn new things while also improving their home life and preparing them for the future homes they will one day have HOUSE SYSTEM | 9th-10th Required | 45 minutes Historically, The House System was established in boarding schools in British Commonwealth countries. Even when boarding schools decreased in availability, the house system continued to ourish and can now be found in schools and colleges across the world As a classical school, Coram Deo Academy chose the House System, established in 2007, as its form of student government to create opportunities for student leadership and inter-grade relationships within the Rhetoric school. Houses cooperate with one another in service projects and chapels, while competing against each other in areas of academics and athletics. CDA trains students to be ethical servant-leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God. The House System is one of the practical ways the school’s mission statement is put into daily use. Students do not need to register for this elective. There is no cost, as it is included in Rhetoric School core tuition
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INTERMEDIATE ART | 3rd-4th, or 5th-6t In Intermediate Art, students continue their exploration of the seven elements of art (line, shape, form, space, value, texture, color) through more advanced projects. We continue to study famous artists
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conjunction with what the grade levels are studying by allowing them to prepare documents and presentations that expand on class topics
INTERMEDIATE WOODWORKING | 7th-10th | Outside work required | Art Credit for Rhetoric Students Over the course of the school year students will build on the fundamentals of woodworking they learned the previous year, through personal hands-on learning and supplemental reading. They will further develop basic skills in the use and maintenance of hand tools and power tools, nishing, handcarving, as well as shop safety. Students will explore in greater depth, the history and philosophy of ne woodworking while continuing to practice handcraft as a spiritually forming discipline. Homework: 60 minutes of outside class time for hand-carving. Field Trips and Cost: The class will participate in some scheduled eld trips to local woodshops, lumber yards, and woodworking supply stores. Students will pay an additional $100 supply fee, which will provide them with basic hand tools. Grading Scale and Credit: ESN for students in the Logic school. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. Number grade for students in the Rhetoric school. Class counts for a Visual Fine Arts graduation credit, appears on the transcript, and affects GPA INTRO TO WOODWORKING | 7th-10th | Outside work required | Art Credit for Rhetoric Students Over the course of the school year students will be introduced to the fundamentals of woodworking through personal hands-on learning and supplemental reading. They will develop basic skills in the use and maintenance of hand tools and power tools, nishing, hand-carving, as well as shop safety. This course will also expose students to the history and philosophy of ne woodworking while exploring the practice of handcraft as a spiritually forming discipline Homework: 60 minutes of outside class time for hand-carving. Field Trips and Cost: The class will participate in some scheduled eld trips to local woodshops, lumber yards, and woodworking supply stores. Students will pay an additional $100 supply fee, which will provide them with basic hand tools. Grading Scale and Credit: ESN for students in the Logic school. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. Number grade for students in the Rhetoric school. Class counts for a Visual Fine Arts graduation credit, appears on the transcript, and affects GPA MUSIC ELEMENTARY | 2nd-4th | Note: Requires Music Introduction or prior musical experience. This class will introduce students to the elementary principles of music. Students will continue to build their understanding of musical instruments, notation, and theory Requirements: 2nd Grade students must have prior musical experience (CDA Music Class, Private Lessons, etc) or interview with the teacher before enrolling. If not, students should take Music Introduction rst
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MUSIC INTRODUCTION | 1st-3r This introductory class will begin to familiarize students with the musical concepts of beat, pitch, rhythm, and melody, among others. Students will learn about various musical instruments, listen to great works, and become familiar with age-appropriate songs.
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and delve into deeper discussion about famous artwork through the ages. We continue to work on having a growth mindset by learning to focus on craftsmanship, but also acknowledging that mistakes are tools for learning and they increase our creativity. Every year there are new and different projects.
MUSICAL THEATRE | 5th-10th | Musical Art Credit for Rhetoric Students Musical Theatre incorporates all aspects of performance for teenagers. This class will perform 2 musicals- a Christmas musical in December, and a spring musical in May. All participants will learn to audition for parts, work on memorizing lines, and use their God given instruments - their voices! Students will also learn about stage set up, production, and direction NATURE STUDIES | 2nd - 4t This class will lay the foundation for formal science studies by increasing the student's ability observe, classify, study, and record. The class will participate in discovery-based learning which will include nature walks, selected readings, special programs, and nature journaling. RHETORICAL ARTS: SPEECH, DEBATE, POETRY, AND PROSE | 7th-9th | Outside work required | Fine Art Credit for Rhetoric Students This class introduces students to the art of communication before larger audience. These skills include, but are not limited to, how to use one’s voice to engage and place emphasis, how to create an intentional stage presence, and how to craft a performance in order to meet the communication goal. This course is designed to provide students the con dence and tools to be able to prepare for and perform explanatory, persuasive, poetic, and performance pieces in whatever settings they might nd themselves in. This course will expand upon the fundamentals covered in the core class 7th grade Speech SPORTS SKILLS | K-4t Make great memories through sports play! This class is designed to introduce each student to the foundational techniques for neuromuscular sequencing for body control (coordination) such as, running form, sports movements, stopping, landing and eye/hand coordination. This will be accomplished through a series of drills teaching various techniques without mastering the entire activity. Foundational learning for activity is best deployed under the part-part-whole method. We will introduce techniques (parts) of an activity before we expect the whole to be accomplished. For example, in order to play soccer we must learn and develop all of the parts: kicking, stopping the ball, running, cutting, and dribbling. STUDY HALL | 2nd-4th or 5th-10th | 45 minutes or 90 minutes A teacher-monitored room to work on homework between other Friday classes
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WHOLENESS & WELLNESS | 7th-10th | Outside work required | Athletic Credit for Rhetoric Students Students will work to develop balanced strength in order to protect their bodies and strive towards wholistic thriving. They will study the basics of nutrition and how one’s diet affects their overall wellbeing. The teacher will serve as a trainer, teacher, and tness coach to students as they work towards overall wellness.
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MUSICAL THEATRE FOUNDATIONS | K-4t Musical Theatre incorporates all aspects of performance for children. This class will perform 2 musicals- a Christmas musical in December, and a spring musical in May. All participants will learn to audition for parts, work on memorizing lines, and use their God given instruments - their voices! Students will also learn about stage set up, production, and direction
AFTER-SCHOOL COURSES GRAMMAR SCHOOL 3:00pm-3:45pm
ART & MUSIC EXPLORATION K-1st
CREATIVE WRITING K-4th
LOGIC SCHOOL 3:00pm-3:45pm
GREAT COMPOSERS & GREAT STUDY HALL ARTISTS 5th-8th 5th-8th
STUDY HALL 2nd-4th
AFTER-SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS After School classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00pm-3:45pm, coinciding with the release of our Rhetoric School students at 3:45pm ART & MUSIC EXPLORATION | K-1st | $525 Kindergarten and First grade students will have an opportunity to engage in seasonal arts and crafts, games, music, stories and nger plays. We will spend time each day engaged in story time and creative play based on our seasonal theme. The children will memorize poems, and songs, lead discussions about our theme and make crafts. Skills like cutting, coloring, tracing and gross motor will be part of our Friday routine. This is a wonderful rst Art class to take CREATIVE WRITING | K-1st | $52 This creative writing class will incorporate the seasons and holidays! It will include various styles of writing including poetry, short stories, list making, ction, and non- ction. We will take our time and enjoy the creative process. Activities may include the use of paint, glue, and maybe even melting crayons... you just never know GREAT ARTISTS & GREAT COMPOSERS | 5th-8th | $52 Students will explore the lives and works of classical composers and artists. This class will cover works that are not presented in the sixth grade Music & Art Appreciation class.
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STUDY HALL | 2nd-4th or 5th-8th | $27 A teacher-monitored room to work on homework between other Friday classes. For Upper School study hall, a Latin teacher will be available for homework help on Tuesdays, and a Math teacher will be available for help on Thursdays.
CDA District-wide Electives Polic CDA electives are available to CDA Signature Program students at the published rate. Friday, after school, and athletic electives are included in the Five Day Program tuition. Summer and special electives such as the College Tour are not included in the tuition for Five Day students. Elective drop and change fees apply to all students regardless of their Program Coram Deo Academy makes contractual commitments to faculty, staff and facilities prior to the start of the new school year. Early registration assists the school in making wise decisions and preparing for our elective program. Dates Priority Elective Registration: Jan. 1, 2021 - Jan. 20, 2021
Drop/Change Fee
Refund Policy
No charge
Full refund
Jan. 21, 2021 - Jul. 31, 2021
$25 per change $50 per drop
Full refund less change/drop fees
Aug. 1, 2021 - End of school year
$50 change fee*
No drop fee/ no refund
Therefore, the following policies are in place for all 2021-22 electives except summer and athletics *For any elective changes after August 1, if the old elective is less expensive than the new elective, the family will be charged the difference between the two electives in addition to the $25 change fee. If the old elective is more expensive than the new elective, families WILL NOT receive a refund of the difference, but the change fee will be waived. For summer and athletic electives, refunds for dropped electives are available up to the start of the elective. Families may be charged for any supplies, uniforms, etc. that were purchased for the student prior to the date the elective was dropped. Any drops or changes in a student’s elective will need to be completed by CDA staff. All requests should be sent to your principal or designated staff member via email. Adjustments to your billing account may take up to two weeks
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ELECTIVE CANCELLATION If an elective is cancelled by the school, families will be contacted to see if they want to choose another elective without a change fee or a full refund of the cancelled elective.
PLANNING WORKSHEETS CHILD:
FIRST CHOICE
SECOND CHOICE
THIRD CHOICE
Student McSample, 1st grad _________________________ PERIOD 1 8:15am-9:40am
MUSICAL THEATRE FOUNDATIONS (K-4)
HANDS ON SCIENCE (K-1)
PERIOD 2 9:45am-11:10am
BEGINNER MUSIC (K-1)
BASIC ART (1-2)
PERIOD 3 11:15am-11:55am
AROUND THE WORLD (K-4)
LUNCH PERIOD 4 12:30pm-1:55pm
EXPLORING SPANISH GREAT BOOKS (1-3) (K-2)
PERIOD 5 2:00pm-3:25pm
SPORTS SKILLS (K-4)
CHILD:
FIRST CHOICE
_________________________ PERIOD 1 8:15am-9:40am PERIOD 2 9:45am-11:10am PERIOD 3 11:15am-11:55am LUNCH
PERIOD 4 12:30pm-1:55pm
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PERIOD 5 2:00pm-3:25pm
BASIC ART (1-2)
SECOND CHOICE
THIRD CHOICE
CHILD:
FIRST CHOICE
SECOND CHOICE
THIRD CHOICE
FIRST CHOICE
SECOND CHOICE
THIRD CHOICE
_________________________ PERIOD 1 8:15am-9:40am PERIOD 2 9:45am-11:10am PERIOD 3 11:15am-11:55am LUNCH
PERIOD 4 12:30pm-1:55pm PERIOD 5 2:00pm-3:25pm
CHILD: _________________________ PERIOD 1 8:15am-9:40am PERIOD 2 9:45am-11:10am PERIOD 3 11:15am-11:55am LUNCH
PERIOD 4 12:30pm-1:55pm PERIOD 5 2:00pm-3:25pm