CDA FM Elective Brochure 2016-2017

GRAMMAR SCHOOL elective schedule

Drama

Instructor: Bernadette O’Shea Grades: 3-4 Class Description for 3-4: Our Grammar school drama is an adventure in discovery. Students develop their God-given talents and abilities through thoughtful instruction. They practice communicating feelings and the telling of a story through dramatic expressions. The students learn the basic skills of projection and articulation. Your child will forever use the skills they learn in drama class. Memorization of lines is required.

Grades: ESN. Does not affect GPA. Special Notes: Fall Production for family and friends. The Spring production will be open to the school. Parts assigned by audition.

Music

Why take Friday classes?

Friday classes help foster your child’s creativity. There is no doubt that creativity is as natural and necessary for children as fresh air and sunshine! By exposing children to creative experiences, we give them the gift of a rich and memorable childhood while laying the foundation for a lifetime of creative expression.

Explore the CDA Electives offerings and choose the classes right for your family. We look forward to seeing you on Fridays.

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Friday classes for the Grammar School start at 8:15 and end at 2:45.

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Students no longer need to be enrolled in more than one class to participate. However, students need to be scheduled in a class to remain on campus between two classes.

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Story time with Mrs. Wall is 7:45-8:15 for students enrolled in 1st period.

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Lunch is 11:15 to 11:45. To eat lunch with us on Friday, students must be enrolled in both 2nd and 3rd period.

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Grammar School electives fill up quickly. Please enroll early if a specific schedule or class is important.

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Due to start time, passing periods, lunch/3rd period, and carline, the Grammar School, Logic/High School classes end at different times. Please be aware of the differences between Grammar, Logic and High School schedules when deciding upon classes for your students.

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Drama and PE have been added to the Grammar School Elective Schedule.

Instructor: Kimbra Moer Class Descriptions for K-1: Our approach to music education is to make music both educational and fun and to help your child build a solid foundation in Christ through music. This action packed class is filled with singing, music games, and classroom instrument playing. We will study composers, notes, music symbols and instruments of the orchestra. Creative movement is used to study the compositions and composers. Vocal technique and expression will be emphasized as we prepare for our Festival of the Arts which is held each May. This is a wonderful age for music study full of exuberant singing and discovery of God’s gift of music. Our curriculum is entitled, God Made Music, and we use a new book every year so the students learn new songs and concepts

on a rotating basis. The book is provided by the teacher.

Requirements: There is no homework. Students bring their books, a sharpened pencil, and crayons each week.

Class Description for 2-4: Plato said that “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” What fun this class will have as we apply our knowledge of note study to the recorder. At this age the recorder is one of the best ways to make note reading applicable. The study of the recorder will give students a head start in playing any other instrument and it is so much fun!

In addition to music theory and recorder study we will continue our study of vocal music, composers, classroom and orchestral instruments, performance skills, and lots of music games. The recorder and book will be provided by the teacher. Recorder practice at home is voluntary. As students progress from the third through fourth grades they will have the opportunity to progress to more challenging music.

Requirements: Students bring their recorder, books, sharpened pencil and crayons to class each week.

Grades: ESN. Does not affect GPA. Special Notes: No homework assigned for this class.

Art Through the Ages

Grade Levels: 2-4 Instructors: Kimberly Lee and Tonia McGee Class Description for 2-4: Students explore the elements of art (Line, Shape, Color, Form, Space, Value , Texture) through the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Imagine their excitement as they examine the art history of Ancient Egypt, Greece, Middle Ages, into the Renaissance,

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Baroque, Neoclassical, forward to the Impressionists and Post Impressionists and into the 20th Century. Students do a variety of art projects in different media (ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, metal working, painting, drawing). The art curriculum rotates through a three year cycle allowing students to retake the class and never repeat a project.

Requirements: No homework. Take advantage of the local museums when they offer free admissions at various times of the year.

Grades: ESN. Does not affect GPA. Special Notes: Please provide an ‘art smock’ or covering (large t-shirt) to protect uniform.

9X12” 100 page, wire bound sketchbook.

Art through Winning Illustrations

Grade Levels: K-1st Instructors: Kimberly Lee and Tonia McGee Course Description for K-1: Students explore the elements of art (Line, Shape, Color, Form, Space, Value , Texture) by examining award-winning illustrated children’s books.

We focus on the ability of the artists to tell stories with pictures while using different and unique styles. Projects are developed around the theme of the book using a variety of media. Students will experiment with various types of paints and drawing materials, as well as explore printmaking, ceramics, and collages. We love to reinforce the understanding of the elements of art and how they come together. The curriculum rotates through a two year cycle so your young artist will not repeat an exact assignment in Kindergarten or First Grade, gospel truths are woven into the lessons and we marvel at the awesome creations of God, the ultimate

Creator/Artist.

Requirements: No homework. Take advantage of the local museums when they offer free admissions at various times of the year.

Grades: ESN. Does not affect GPA. Special Notes: Please provide an ‘art smock’ or covering (large t-shirt) to protect uniform.

Bienvenidos: Welcome to Spanish

Grades: K-1 and 2-4 Instructor: Señora Longcrier Class Description for K-1 and 2-4: Hola!

Welcome to Spanish class. The goal of CDA Spanish is to introduce students to the Spanish language and to the exciting aspects of the rich culture. Your child will learn Spanish by singing songs, playing games, conversing with one another while using proper vocabulary that builds week after week in a way that encourages retention, vocabulary and concepts. Students enjoy instruction, which combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities. The instructor’s time in Costa Rica and Mexico allow the students a unique opportunity to draw upon her experiences enhancing their own passion for the Spanish language and culture.

Requirements: There are no special requirements for this class. No Homework.

Grades: ESN. Does not affect GPA.

Hands-on Science

Instructor: Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Hudgens Grades: K-1 and 2-4 Class Description for K-1 and 2-4: Grammar level science students will explore God’s amazing world through classifying, creating models, predicting, and observing. They will preform experiments with magnets, electricity, simple machines and discover chemical changes. Learning about God’s creation begins with WONDER - HOW AND WHY something works! Let’s EXPLORE general science!

Requirements: There are no special requirements or homework for this class.

Grades: ESN. Does not affect GPA. Special Notes: 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.

Physical Education

Grades: K-2 and 3-4 Instructor: CDA Coaches Class Description for K-2: 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. An example – in order to play soccer we must learn and develop all of the parts: kicking, stopping the ball, running, cutting, and dribbling.

Class Description for 3-4: This class is designed to further develop running form, sports movements, stopping, landing and eye/hand coordination through the introduction of various team sports. Additionally, a developmental base for “training” to improve one’s physical abilities will be slowly introduced. Sports that students can expect to experience are soccer, basketball, softball/baseball, flag football, sprinting, jogging and volleyball.

Grades: ESN. Does not affect GPA. Special Notes: Students will spend a large amount of time out of doors for this class.

CDA agrees that good sportsmanship is an aspiration or ethos that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one’s competitors.

LOGIC SCHOOL elective schedule

LOGIC SCHOOL ART, MUSIC, & THEATER ELECTIVES Art

•Lunch is 11:55 to 12:25. Logic and High School students eat together on Fridays.

•Students need to be scheduled in a class to remain on campus between classes.

•Students enrolling for the five-day program for the first time must meet with Mrs. Dwyer in order to ensure that the program is right for your student.

•Logic School electives fill up quickly. Please enroll early if a specific schedule or class is important.

•Due to start time, passing periods, lunch/3rd period, and carline, the Grammar School and Logic School classes end at different times. Please be aware of the time differences between Grammar school and Logic school schedules.

Grades: 5-6 Instructor: Rebecca Kendall Class Description: Art is a great class for students to exercise another part of their brain after a busy week of academic studies. It is also a wonderful way to discover the creative potential that God has placed in each of us! The goal in logic school art is to help young artists see the how and why behind art and to give them tools/techniques to take their work to a new level. Students at this age are asking questions like, “How do I make my drawings look more realistic?” Students will draw and explore the Elements of Art using a variety of media and techniques including pastel, paint and clay.

Requirements: Outside sketchbook work.

Homework is 15-20 minutes/week for 5-6th.

Logic Art classes are designed to build on one another so that students can form a strong foundation year to year with different assignments. Likewise, a new art student may begin at any grade level without having prior experience.

Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: One $5 portfolio is required to be provided by the student. All other supplies will be provided. Students are expected to attend the Night of Art in May and fulfill all obligations for the evening as a part of their grade. Students can retake this class each year.

Art

Grades: 7-8 Instructor: Rebecca Kendall Class Description: The goal in logic school art is to help young artists see the how and why behind art and to give them tools/techniques to take their work to a new level. Art students in 7/8 grade build on their artistic skills and develop a strong drawing foundation. One of the highlights of this class is the beloved Mystery Portrait assignment, a collaborative effort where students draw pieces from an image without knowing the identity until it is assembled as one. Students also explore the Elements of Art and Principles of Design using a variety of media and techniques including pastel, paint and clay.

Requirements: Outside sketchbook work.

Homework is 30-45 minutes for 7-8th. Logic Art classes are designed to build on one another so that students can form a strong foundation year to year with different assignments. Likewise, a new art student may begin at any grade level without having prior experience.

Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: One $5 portfolio is required to be provided by the student. All other supplies will be provided. Students are expected to attend the Night of Art in May and fulfill all obligations for the evening as a part of their grade. Students can retake this class each year.

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Choir

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: Kerry Hillier Class Size: Varies Class Description: High School Choir is open to 7th graders and above. It is a great place to grow in your musical education. We will study music theory as well as basic vocal technique. We will learn three pieces of vocal music per semester with at least one joint piece sung with Select Choir.

Requirements: Students should expect homework and at-home rehearsal time. There will be quizzes in class. There are extra rehearsals scheduled either before or after school a few times per semester.

Credit: High school fine arts credit can be obtained by students in the 9th -12th grades.

Grading scale: ESN for students in the 7th and 8th grades. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

For high school students only: class counts for fine arts credit, appears on the transcript and affects GPA. Number grade for students in the 9th-12th grades.

Performance Expectations: Fall Concert, Spring Concert, Graduation (other opportunities for competitions are available).

Special Notes: Notebook, notebook paper, pencil, fine tip dry erase marker, and water bottle. Specific concert attire is required and will be purchased by parents through the school: Girls - Black long dresses. Boys - black pants, white tux shirts with bow ties (same as Symphonic Band). Students can retake this class each year.

in a choir.

Performance Expectations: Fall Concert and Spring Concert Requirements: Weekly practice for music memorization 30 minutes, no quizzes or additional homework.

Grading scale: ESN for students in the 5th and 6th grades. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: Black concert attire is required.

Supplies needed are notebook paper, pencil, and water bottle. This is a 45-minute class offered at 3rd period.

Select Choir

Grades: 8-12 Audition required Instructor: Kerry Hillier Class Description: Select Choir is an invitation only choir. We will learn 5-6 pieces of vocal music per semester with 1 or 2 being from the era studied. We will study music of Africa, Asia and South America in 2016-17. There is homework, quizzes and expected at home rehearsal time. There will also be extra rehearsals scheduled either before or after school a few times per semester. Students need to contact Mrs. Hillier for an audition.

Returning students can sign up without an audition if approved by Mrs. Hillier.

Requirements: Practice minutes/memorization of music, homework, and in class tests.

Prerequisite: Beginning Choir OR audition with Mrs. Hillier Credit: High school credit can be obtained by students in the 9th grade or above.

Grading scale: ESN for students in the 8th grade. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. For 5th/6th Choir high school students only: class counts for Grades: 5-6 fine arts credit, appears on the transcript and Instructor: Kerry Hillier affects GPA. Number grade for students in Class Description: 5/6 Choir the 9th-12th grades. is a choir just for you! In Performance Expectations: Fall Concert, Allthis class, we will have fun, Region Choir (audition), All-State Choir (ausing, learn about music, and learn how to be

dition), Region & State Solo & Ensemble participation, Concert Competition, Spring Concert and Graduation performances required.

Special Notes: Concert Attire is required (same as Symphonic Band). Supplies needed are notebook paper, pencil, and water bottle.

Beginning Band

Grades: 5-8 Instructor: Elizabeth Bowen Class Description: Beginning Band introduces the students to instrumental music in an ensemble, while teaching music reading, history, theory, and the joy of working together as a musical team to make music for God’s glory. Because students are accountable to the band director and their fellow students in the class as we work in a “team effort” environment, the students respond well to “doing their part” with practice. It is the perfect place to foster discipline and time management while having fun doing it with a school organization.

Students and parents should schedule an instrument evaluation with the band director to determine the best instrument choice.

The “band family” is ready to welcome your student!

Requirements: 100 minutes of documented practice time each week. Weekly playing assignments are submitted and reviewed online. Parents are responsible for instrument rental or purchase. Students are required to take one private lesson per week throughout the school year. The band director will give families a list of qualified private instructors.

Before school begins in the fall, students should have taken 3-5 private lessons to be prepared for the 1st day of band class. Look for information about instrument evaluations during this spring semester.

Prerequisites: No experience required

Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN for students in the 5th8th grades. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: Private lessons are required for all band classes. There are two performances required in the spring. Concert Attire required. Concert attire is nice dress, dress pants and nice shirts. There are two performances required in the spring. Students can retake this class each year.

Intermediate Band

Grades: 6-10 Instructor: Elizabeth Bowen Class Description: Intermediate Band is for students who have been promoted from Beginning Band but have not yet reached the Symphonic Band level. Although the students will continue to learn music theory and history, Intermediate Band will highlight the joy of working together as a musical team to put together performances designed for ministry, competition and your enjoyment! With more opportunities to perform, this organization provides an ideal environment to develop discipline and to learn time management while having fun and doing it with a school organization. The “band family” is ready to welcome your student!

Requirements: 150 minutes of documented practice time each week. Weekly playing assignments are submitted and reviewed online. Parents are responsible for the purchase or rental of instrument. Students are required to take one private lesson per week throughout the school year.

Prerequisites: At least one year of beginning band or audition Credit: High school credit can be obtained by students in the 9th grade or above.

Grading scale: ESN for students in the 6th8th grades. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

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Special Notes: This is a performance elective.

Required performances: Fall Concert, Spring Concert, Pinewood Retirement Home, Sandy Lake competition.

Optional competition or performance: Auditions for Honor Band - includes a two-day workshop and concert. Concert Attire required. Girls: CDA Band T-shirt for Sandy Lake performances. Nice dresses or slacks with dress shirt for concert performances. Boys: CDA Band T-shirt for Sandy Lake performances. Nice dress pants and nice shirt for concert performances. Students can retake this class each year.

Guitar Appreciation

Grades: 5-12 Instructor: Michael Kokkinakis Class Description: This class is for students of all levels of experience (beginners welcome!) who are interested in learning about the guitar as well as learning to play the guitar. Basic music theory and sight reading of staff and tablature will be stressed in this class, along with the history of the guitar and influential players of all the styles of music the guitar has infiltrated.

Requirements: Curiosity, faith, and good participation skills are required for success in this class. Students are not required to perform, but are welcome to perform in the ensemble concerts if they have the time and the dedication. 30 minutes of homework may be assigned for music theory and instruction.

Prerequisites: none Credit: High school credit can be obtained by students in the 9th grade or above.

Grading scale: ESN for students in the 5th8th grades. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: A small number of guitars can

be checked out from the school, however, most students purchase their own. Contact the teacher for details on an affordable but good quality guitar. Students can retake this class each year.

Guitar Ensemble 1

Grades: 5-12 Instructor: Michael Kokkinakis Class Description: This class is for students who are interested in not only learning to play the guitar, but in performing as well. Beginners are welcome, but all levels of experience will be challenged. Intermediate and advanced level students are encouraged to audition for Ensemble 2. Sight reading of staff notation and tablature will be stressed, and development of these skills will be evaluated. Repertoire of all styles will be performed, from classical, to sacred, to rock/pop.

Requirements: Fall and Spring performances are required. Strong work ethic, desire, discipline, and faith are necessary for participation in this class, as well as a minimum of 1520 minutes of practice time 5 days a week.

Private lessons are strongly recommended.

30 minutes of homework may be assigned for music theory.

Prerequisites: none Credit: High school credit can be obtained by students in the 9th grade or above.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN for students in the 5th-8th grades. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. Special Notes: A small number of guitars can be checked out from the school, however, most students purchase their own.

Contact the teacher for details on an affordable but good quality guitar. This is a performance elective. Grade will have be based upon participation in the performance as well as the weekly class. Students can retake this class each year.

Guitar Ensemble 2

Grades: 5-12 Instructor: Michael Kokkinakis Class Description: This class is for experienced guitar students who have at least rudimentary sight reading of staffnotated music, and strong tablature-reading skills. Basic chord knowledge is required, as well as a committed work ethic, discipline, strong desire to perform, and faith. Repertoire of all styles will be performed, from classical, to sacred, to rock/pop.

Requirements: Fall and Spring performances are required. Private lessons are strongly recommended. A minimum of 20-30 minutes of practice time 5 days a week is necessary to keep pace with this class. 30 minutes of homework may be assigned for music theory and instruction.

Prerequisites: Auditions required. Music theory skills are stressed along with ensembleplaying skills.

Credit: High school credit can be obtained by students in the 9th grade or above.

Grading scale: ESN for 5th-8th grade students. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. Special Notes: A small number of guitars can be checked out from the school, however, most students purchase their own. Contact the teacher for details on an affordable but good quality guitar. This is a performance elective.

Grade will be based upon participation in the performance as well as the weekly class. Students can retake this class each year.

Speech 5/6

Grades: 5-6 Instructor: Abby Boerger Class Description: Logic Speech is an elective course that will provide students with the basic skills needed in a variety of public and daily interaction within society.

Students will learn the essential types of speech. At the end of the course, students will have developed an understanding of both delivery and proper skills in evaluating public speaking. Students will be able to understand and apply the following core concepts: •Develop the basic fundamentals of speech and nonverbal communication •Understand core group dynamics and communication •View a variety of communication in a professional setting •Understand fundamental speech skills •Develop listening skills •Create a sense of confidence in the delivery of both themselves and the topic in which they are presenting.

Students learn to listen with an open mind and evaluate the delivery and not just the message. Public speaking skills are emphasized. Students use these skills as they make presentations in other courses.

Requirements: If work is not completed in class, that work will be done at home. Approximately 10 minutes outside of class. Supplies needed: 1 inch 3 Ring Binder, Notebook, Pencils, and Color Pencils Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN. Students can retake this class each year. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. This is a 45-minute class offered at 3rd period.

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Speech 7/8

will be done at home. Students will be required to memorize lines at home and be Grades: 7-8 prepared for class and rehearsals. Dependent Instructors: Gerri Colvin Class Description: Do class upon student time management, most work presentations freak you is approximately 10 minutes outside of class. out? Want to learn to argue Supplies needed: 1 inch 3 Ring Binder, Notesmarter, not just louder? book, Pencils, and Color Pencils Join this class and get plenty of practice in Prerequisites: No experience necessary both public speaking situations and argu- Credit: No high school credit mentation, whether it’s giving a school pre- Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by sentation or convincing Mom to give you 30 ESN grades.

Special Notes: This is a performance elecmore minutes of Xbox.

Requirements: Spiral notebook, pens, pencils, tive. Grade is based upon participation in the highlighters. Laptops are helpful. 30 minutes performance as well as the weekly class. Fall of homework outside of class per week; more and Spring productions required. Students can retake this class each year. when students debate.

Prerequisites: None Credit: No high school credit Theater II Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by Grades: 6-8 ESN grades.

Instructor: Bernadette Special Notes: Primary style of homework is O’Shea Speech outline writing, practicing, and preClass Description: Adsenting in class. Some research for speeches vance Theater Arts builds is necessary. A few tests on vocabulary and upon previously learned argumentation theory are expected. Students skills enabling students to perform increascan retake this class each year. ingly more difficult and sophisticated work.

Students demonstrate increased poise and confidence when speaking publicly. In addiTheater I tion, students not only learn to apply acting Grades: 5-8 Instructor: Bernadette techniques they have acquired from previous instruction, but also to command audience atO’Shea Class Description: Stu- tention by developing a stage presence. Students experience warm- dents memorize lines, understand and follow up techniques, improvi- stage directions, and use proper techniques sation, and pantomime. Students learn the for voice and body control. Students prepare importance of voice and body control as scripted works throughout the year which well as the importance of technical aspects they produce for friends and family. Scripts of drama such as lighting, sound, and cos- are selected from a variety of catalogs. tumes. Public speaking skills are emphasized, Requirements: Work not completed in class and students use these skills as they make will be done at home. Students will be representations in other classes. Theater Arts quired to memorize lines at home and be class encourages interaction and coopera- prepared for class and rehearsals. Dependent upon student time management, most hometion among students.

Requirements: Work not completed in class work is approximately 10 minutes outside of

class. Supplies needed: 1 inch 3 Ring Binder, Notebook, Pencils, and Color Pencils Prerequisites: Theater I or by Invitation Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: This is a performance elective. Grade is based upon participation in the performance as well as the weekly class. Fall and Spring productions required. Students can retake this class each year.

Writer’s Workshop

Grades: 5-8 Instructor: Megan Best Class Description: Writer’s Workshop is a process-oriented class in which students draft, edit, give and receive response, revise, and refine their writing. The chief goal of the class is to assist students with their writing assigned in their Monday-Thursday courses.

In addition, students have opportunities for creative writing and oral presentations. Students learn to apply grammar fundamentals from Shurley English to writing projects. They also practice implementing the MLA format and keyboarding skills to assigned writing.

Students who choose to take the Writer’s Workshop receive writing guidance along with instruction concerning study skills (e.g. time management, organization, and test preparation). The class provides a forum for both student creativity and scholarly pursuits.

Requirements: Notebook, Pencils and work assigned in core classes.

Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Introduction to

Computer Programming

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: David Browne Class Description: Minecraft, Angry Birds, Pinterest, Instagram, many students interact with these and other apps on a constant basis. A combination of creativity and logic combine to make the most popular computer programs. Do your students want to learn to write their own programs?

God is a God both of order and creativity.

Computer programming reflects the orderliness God has put into the world and allows programmers to express their creative gifts.

This class will introduce the students to computer programming and teach them how to write their own applications.This course will cover basic programming principles, teaching the students how to write programs using the computer language Java. Each class will introduce key programming concepts to the students and allow them to write computer programs using what they have learned. In addition, various topics in technology will be discussed such as privacy and safety on the internet. No homework is required.

Requirements: A laptop will be required for in class use, 4Gb Memory recommended, Windows recommended. Java and Eclipse will be provided for the students to be installed on the laptops.

Prerequisites: A desire to learn about computers. No previous programming experience is required.

Credit: No High School Credit Grading Scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN Grades Special Notes: This class is limited to 12 students. This course does not deal with PowerPoint, Excel, Word or other types of software.

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Advanced Computer Programming

Grades: 7-12. Interview required.

Instructor: David

LOCAL ELECTIVES Scientific Explorations

Grades: 5-6 Instructor: DeAnn Pitts Browne Class Description: Prepare Class Description: This course will build on your fifth and sixth graders the basics learned in the beginner programthrough this “summary of science.� Students ming class. Many of the most popular apwill have the opportunity to strengthen their plications and programs require many coders scientific thinking and academic vocabulary to work together in order to complete them. as we explore introductory concepts presentThis class will cover a review of basic proed in Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences with gramming principles using the computer Chemistry included for fun. Students will delanguage Java. Then the class will work on velop a foundation for the material and teradvanced group coding projects that will reminology they will encounter in grades six quire working together over several classes. through eight while exploring the concepts Good group coding practices and developin a hands-on, get messy, and get real with ment processes will be taught through the science approach. use of these group projects.

Requirements: Completion of lab study outRequirements: Students need to have comside of class (15-20 minutes each week). pleted the Beginner Computer Programming Some labs may require a few disposable class or be approved prior to selecting the household items rescued from the trash bin. course. A laptop will be required for in class Prerequisites: none use, 4Gb Memory and Windows recommendCredit: No high school credit ed. Java and Eclipse will be provided for the Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by students to be installed on the laptops.

ESN grades.

Internet access will be required to access Special Notes: This class has homework that shared coding resources is required for the preparation for or the Prerequisites: Beginning Computer Programcompletion of the class work. Students can ming or approved by Mr. Browne. Students retake this class each year. need to contact Mr. Browne for an interview.

Credit: No High School Credit Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: This class is limited to 15 students. This course does not deal with PowerPoint, Excel, Word or other types of software.

Journalism/ Newspaper

Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: This class reads and discussGrades: 7 and 8 es a number of short stories and one or two Instructor: Leslie longer works of fiction. Students can retake Auvenshine this class each year. This class is a 45-minute Course Description: Stu- class offered during 3rd period. dents will learn the basics of news writing, including interviewing Friday techniques, story writing, and an introduction to AP style. Students will write stories and Math Lab determine content for a quarterly newspaper Grades: 7-12 to be distributed to logic school students.

Instructor: Joan Lester Requirements: Most work will be completed Class Description: This in class, however, there may be 30 minutes class adds structure for needed to finish assignments or editing work. the student who needs a Prerequisites: none dedicated time for math homework and adCredit: No high school credit ditional access to a math teacher. It is not Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by meant to replace one-on-one tutoring.

ESN grades.

Requirements: Math lab does not add to Special Note: Laptop brought to class each the homework load. Students work on their week, if available. Do not purchase one solely homework from their core math class under for this course. This class is a 45 minute class teacher supervision. offered during 3rd period.

Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Great Books Special Notes: A Math Lab is also offered afDiscussion ter school on M/T for 45 minutes (Math Lab Grades: 5-7 on Friday is 90 minutes). The After-School Instructor: Alice McDaniel Math Lab is monitored by Mr. Johnson. StuClass Description: Jesus dents can retake this class each year. used parables to vividly express life lessons. We read and discuss works of fiction because in the process of understanding and assimilating well-crafted stories, our souls are shaped and the course of our lives put into focus. Logic-level students love to talk about what they read as it relates to their own lives. Discussion with others gives a sense of community and helps broaden and deepen the exploration process.

Requirements: 30-60 minutes of reading per week Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit

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Strategia

Grades: 5-9 Instructor: Joan Lester Class Description: This fun class helps develop problem-solving skills through the use of strategy and cooperative play. This class does not add to the homework load. Students will participate in board games that present them with the opportunity to win either individually or as a team through the use of logic and strategies.

Requirements: Students must be prepared to help with set-up, clean-up and play games within the time period.

Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN. Students can retake this class each year. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

LANGUAGE ELECTIVES Logic School Spanish

Grades: 5-7 Instructor: Itha Rowland Class Description: This class will learn about Spanish speaking countries. We will use our imagination and travel to different countries. We will learn some songs and traditions. We will do some arts and crafts that relate to the countries we study. Day to day activities encourages repetition and activities teaching new vocabulary to reinforce the knowledge we are acquiring. We will use hands-on projects to apply Spanish as we continue working. This class has 90 minutes and a more relaxed pace.

Requirements: 15 minutes of homework Family & Contime if not completed in class, primarily sumer Science involving vocabulary. Some research when Grades: 7-8 needed for projects. One of the most imporInstructor: Kim tant homework assignments will be preparLinebarger ing for the Fiesta. At the end of the quarter Class Description: Famwe will have a Fiesta in which the students ily and Consumer Science is the new name bring something to share with the class. for the traditional Home Economics class.

Prerequisites: none Students in this class will learn the basic Credit: No high school credit skills of running and maintaining a Christian Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by household in our modern time. Topics covESN grades. ered will include home and family living, nu- Special Notes: Students will not receive HS trition, food service, cooking concepts, basic Spanish 1 credit through Logic level Spanish sewing skills, and household budgeting and courses. Students can retake this class each wise stewardship. year.

Requirements: Homework may be assigned to prepare for, or complete in-class assignments.

Credit: No high school credit Grade scale: GPA not affected by ESN grades.

Logic School Spanish

Grades: 7-8 Instructor: Itha Rowland Class Description: Students are encouraged to enroll in this dynamic class. The students explore the Spanish language by learning: • Spanish songs • Spanish alphabet, numbers and time.

• Parts of the body • Ask and answer simple questions.

• Conjugation of common verbs.

We will have fun while we learn! This class is 45 minutes and will move more quickly.

Requirements: 30 minutes of homework time. This involves memorizing vocabulary and research when needed for projects. One of the most important homework assignments will be preparing for the Fiesta. At the end of the quarter we will have a Fiesta in which the students bring something to share with the class.

Credit: No high school credit.

Grade scale: GPA not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: Students will not receive HS Spanish 1 credit through Logic level Spanish courses. Students can retake this class each year.

Latin Lab

Grades: 7-8 Instructor: Patty Gaskamp Class Description: This class adds structure for the student who needs a dedicated time for Latin and additional access to a Latin teacher. It can shore up skills and reinforce the learning of the current classroom experience. It is not meant to replace one-on-one tutoring. Requirements: Latin Lab does not add to the homework load. Students work

on homework assigned by the Latin courses during the week with the help of the teacher.Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: Students will not receive Latin 1 credit through Latin Lab. On Friday, this is a 45-minute class offered at 3rd period. A Latin Lab is also offered after school on W/ TH. The After-School Latin Lab is open to students in grades 5-8. Students can retake this class each year.

Latin I for New CDA Students, 8th and Above

Grades: 8-12 Instructor: Patty Gaskamp Class Description: This course is offered to new CDA students 8th grade and above who need the Latin I graduation requirement.

Requirements/Prerequisites: An elective cost is assessed if the student is taking more than 7 core classes. One to two hours of homework each week depending upon student’s background in Latin.

Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a Language credit.

Special Note: Students re-enrolling from the 7th grade to the 8th grade should not sign up for this course. This class is designed for students in the 8th grade and above that are new to CDA. Successful completion of this course will meet the new student’s graduation requirement for Latin 1.

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Ancient Greek I

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: Jon Jordan and Tyson Guthrie Class Description: Ancient Greek I will equip students to begin reading the Ancient Greek language known throughout the Greek and Roman empires in the centuries leading up to and following the birth of Jesus. Through studying the alphabet, sentence structure, culture, and common nouns and verbs of Koine (common language) Greek, students will take a significant first step towards reading our New Testament in its original language. By the end of the year, students will be able to read select passages from the New Testament, and will display mastery of 200 of the most frequently occurring words. Students from Ancient Greek I, II, and III will be taught together by Mr. Guthrie and Mr. Jordan in the same room.

As students progress, they will display their mastery by occasionally teaching concepts to younger students.

Requirements: Approximately 60-90 minutes of homework during the week.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Ancient Greek II

Grades: 8-12 Instructor: Jon Jordan and Tyson Guthrie Class Description: Students will continue learning the grammar of Ancient Greek on their way to developing the ability to read the New Testament in its original language. By the end of this course, students will be able to read sections of the New Testament with minimal use of a dictionary and other aids.

Theological issues raised by the interpretation of various New Testament passages will be explored at the Greek level. Students from Ancient Greek I, II, and III will be taught together by Mr. Guthrie and Mr. Jordan in the same room. As students progress, they will display their mastery by occasionally teaching concepts to younger students.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Ancient Greek I. Approximately 60-90 minutes of homework during the week.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

AFTER-SCHOOL LABS

After School Labs are not meant to replace one-on-one tutoring.

After-School Math Lab

Grades: 5-10 Instructor: David Johnson Class Description: AfterSchool Math Lab is offered on Monday and Tuesday from 2:30-3:15. Students may sign up for both or just one day. This 45-minute class adds structure for the student who needs a dedicated time for math homework and additional access to a math teacher.

Requirements: Math lab does not add to the homework load. Students work on their homework from their core math class under teacher supervision.

Special Notes: Students can retake this class each year.

After-School Latin Lab

Grades: 5-12 Instructor: Patty Gaskamp Class Description: Students may sign up for both or just one day. This 45-minute class adds structure for the student who needs a dedicated time for Latin and additional access to a Latin teacher. It can shore up skills and reinforce the learning of the current classroom experience.

Requirements: Latin Lab does not add to the homework load. Students work on homework assigned by the Latin courses during the week, with the help of the teacher, if needed.

Special Notes: Students will not receive Latin 1 credit through Latin Lab. A Latin Lab is also offered on Friday. The Friday Latin Lab is open only to students in the 7-8 grades.

Students can retake this class each year.

After School Study Skills

Grades: 5-8 Instructor: DeAnn Pitts Class Description: This class is designed to help students organize their work, create goals and develop strong study skill techniques.

Requirements: Study Skills does not add to the homework load. Assignment book required.

Grading scale: ESN. Students can retake this class each year if needed. The same curriculum will be used. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: Monday and Tuesday from 2:30-3:15. Students may sign up for both or just one day. This 45-minute class adds structure for the student who needs support in their study skills and a dedicated time to organize their at home work with a teacher before leaving school.

Special Notes: Students can retake this class each year.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION APT: Speed, Strength, Conditioning (Friday)

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: CDA Coaches Number of Students: Unlimited Class Description: This is an intensive development program for 7th – 12th grade athletes. This program will focus specifically on the enhancing sports performance through physical training.

Requirements: Must have a physical signed by a doctor.

Grading Scale: ESN. GPA is not affected.

Special Notes: This class is scheduled for Friday 5th period. Logic school students cannot receive high school PE credit for the purpose of graduation credit until they enter the 9th-12th grades. Students should expect to spend a large amount of time out of doors for this class. CDA agrees that good sportsmanship is an aspiration or ethos that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one’s competitors.

After School, Athletic Performance Training Fall – APT Basketball Fall - APT Soccer Winter- APT Strength & Speed Spring – APT Volleyball Grades: 7-12 athletes Instructor: CDA Coaches Class Size: varies

Class Description: This class is sport specific for development of skills.

Requirements: Must be signed up for the sport.

Special Notes: These classes have separate sign-ups and meant for students who want to improve their skills in a particular sport.

It does not fulfill PE graduation credit. CDA agrees that good sportsmanship is an aspiration or ethos that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one’s competitors.

Health and Fitness

Grades: 5-6 and 7-8 Instructor: CDA Coaches Class Description: This active class provides students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to be more physically active and healthy. The majority of the time is spent outdoors learning participation in various sports and activities.

Requirements: Students are required to be active and able to participate with positive attitudes. Water bottles are needed for hot weather. Jackets are needed for cooler weather. A change of clothes (shorts, t-shirts and tennis shoes) is required for the class.

Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN. Students can retake this class each year. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

Special Notes: 3rd period Health and Fitness is a 45-minute class. Students should expect to spend a large amount of time out of doors for this class. CDA agrees that good sportsmanship is an aspiration or ethos that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one’s competitors.

HIGH SCHOOL elective schedule Important Information •Lunch is 11:55-12:25 each Friday.

•CDA primarily offers full year courses. Students must participate in the full year of the course for graduation credit to be met. Credit, for the purpose of meeting graduation requirements, is not given for being in the course for one semester only. Therefore changing courses at mid-year is discouraged. If a mid-year change must be made, ½ credit will be recorded on the transcript for the purpose of communicating to colleges that a half-year was taken. Most courses cannot be entered at the half year mark as success in the second semester relies upon information taught within the first semester.

•AP and Honors courses have grade multipliers that are added to the average at the end of the school year. The student must have a yearly average of 70 or better for the grade multiplier to be applied.

•Biology and Chemistry Friday Labs are required.

Labs are offered 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th periods.

•There is no additional cost for biology and chemistry labs

FINE ARTS Art I: Visual Arts

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Laura Neibert Class Size: 16 Class Description: This course will familiarize students with the Elements of Art, Principles of Design, artists, art history, and various techniques and media. Students will gain confidence and sharpen skills in art making while gaining an appreciation of art and learning to use and manipulate these skills.

Homework: 60 minutes of outside class sketchbook assignments Requirements/Prerequisites: none Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit.

Advanced Art:

Design, Color Theory and Drawing

Grades: 10-12 Instructor: Laura Neibert Class Size: 16 Class Description: This course will expose students to advanced drawing, design and color theory. Students will gain confidence in the making of art by building skills, promoting creativity, and learning to appreciate art and beauty around us.

Homework: 60 minutes of outside class work.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Art I: Visual Art Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Affects GPA. Counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit.

Special Note: This class may take field trips if applicable to content being learned. Students can retake this class each year.

AP Art History

Grades: 10-12 Instructor: Rebecca Kendall Class Size: 16 Class Description: This course encourages critical thinking and an understanding and knowledge of diverse historical and cultural contexts of architecture, sculpture, painting and other media. Students examine and critically analyze major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures. Emphasis is placed on understanding how and why works of art function in context, considering such issues as patronage, gender, and the functions and effects of works.

Homework: Readings, research, videos, writing and museum visits Field Trips: Four-Five trips to area museums.

Requirements/Prerequisites: 10th-12th

Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Affects GPA (weighted for AP). This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit. This class cannot be retaken for credit.

Special Note: In May 2017 students are eligible to take AP Art History exam, which may result in college credit of 3-6 hours, depending on the test score and university to be attended. Class will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 8:30-10:00. MW students need to contact Mrs. Dwyer for options.

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Art Studio

Grades: 10-12 Instructor: Laura Neibert Class Size: 16 Class Description: This course enables independent study for Advanced Art students to further develop skills or complete art projects. Instruction will be based upon student interest or techniques necessary to complete a desired art project.

Prerequisites: Completed Visual Art I. Grading scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Choir

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: Kerry Hillier Class Size: varies Class Description: Choir is a great place to grow. We will study music theory as well as basic vocal technique. We will learn 3 pieces of vocal music per semester with at least 1 joint piece sung with the Select Choir.

Requirements: There is homework, quizzes and expected at home rehearsal time. There will also be extra rehearsals scheduled either before or after school a few times per semester Grading scale and Credit: For High School students: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit. For Logic School students: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. No high school graduation credit can be earned.

Performance Expectations: Fall Concert, Spring Concert, Graduation (other opportunities for competitions are available) Special Notes: Notebook, notebook paper, pencil, fine tip dry erase marker, and water bottle. Specific concert attire is required and will be purchased by parents through the school: Girls - Black long dresses. Boys - black

pants, white tux shirts with bow ties (same as Symphonic Band). Students can retake this class each year.

Select Choir

Grades: 8-12, audition required Instructor: Kerry Hillier Class Size: varies Class Description: Select Choir is an invitation only choir. We will learn 5-6 pieces of vocal music per semester with 1 or 2 being from the era studied. We will study music of Africa, Asia and South America. There is homework, quizzes and expected at home rehearsal time. There will be extra rehearsals scheduled either before or after school a few times per semester. Students should contact Mrs. Hillier for an audition time. Returning students can sign up if previously approved

by Mrs. Hillier.

Requirements/Prerequisite: Practice minutes/memorization of music, homework and in class tests. Beginning Choir OR audition with Mrs. Hillier.

Grading scale and Credit: For High School students: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit. For Logic School students: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. No high school graduation credit can be earned.

Performance Expectations: Fall Concert, AllRegion Choir (audition), All-State Choir (audition), Region & State Solo & Ensemble participation, Concert Competition, Spring Concert and Graduation.

Special Notes: Concert Attire is required (same as Symphonic Band). Supplies needed are: notebook paper, pencil, water bottle.

Intermediate Band

Grades: 6-10 Instructor: Elizabeth Bowen Class Size: varies Class Description: Intermediate Band is for students who have been promoted from Beginning Band but have not yet reached the Symphonic Band level. Although students will continue to learn music theory and history, Intermediate Band will highlight the joy of working together as a musical team for performances designed for ministry, competition, and enjoyment! With more opportunities to perform, this organization provides an ideal environment to develop discipline and to learn time management while having fun and doing it with a school organization. The “band family� is ready to welcome your student!

Homework: 150 minutes of documented practice time each week. Students are required to take one private lesson each week throughout the school year. Weekly playing assignments are submitted and reviewed online.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Parents are responsible for the rental or purchase of the instrument. At least one year of experience of beginning band or audition is required to enroll in Intermediate Band. This is a performance elective. Required performances include fall concert, spring concert, Pinewood Retirement Home, and Sandy Lake Competition.

Optional competitions and performances: Auditions for Honor Band - includes a twoday workshop and concert. Concert Attire required: Girls: CDA Band T-shirt for Sandy Lake. Nice dresses or slacks with dress shirt for concert performances. Boys: CDA Band T-shirt for Sandy Lake. Nice dress pants and nice shirt for concert performances.

Grading Scale and Credit: For High School students: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit. For Logic School students: ESN.

GPA is not affected by ESN grades. No high school graduation credit can be earned.

Special Note: High school students interested in joining the band for the first time should meet with Mrs. Bowen. Students can retake this class each year.

Symphonic Band

Grades: 8-12 Instructor: Elizabeth Bowen Class Size: varies Class Description: Students are encouraged to enroll in this dynamic and award winning ensemble. Symphonic Band is for students who have been promoted from Intermediate Band or they are a high school that has auditioned for the band director. This is a performance group that plays at all home football games and pep rallies, performs at concerts and participates in competitions such as solo ensemble contest, honor band auditions, and concert and sight-reading contest. In addition, this group is ministry-minded as they serve the community by playing at a local nursing home. They will have approximately two extra rehearsals per month. With many opportunities to perform, this organization provides an ideal environment to foster discipline and to learn time management while having fun and doing it with a school organization.

Homework: 150 minutes of documented practice time each week. Students are required to take one private lesson each week throughout the school year. Weekly playing assignments are submitted and reviewed online.

Requirements/Prerequisites: At least two years of Intermediate Band or audition. This is a performance elective. Required performances are fall concert, spring concert, home football games, pep rallies, solo and ensemble contest, nursing home performance, band competitions, Commencement.

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Optional competitions and performances: audition for Honor Band - includes a two-day workshop and concert. Specific Concert attire is required and will be purchased by parents through the school. Girls: black long dress.

Boys: black pants, black vest, and white tux shirt with tie.

Grading Scale and Credit: For High School students: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit. For Logic School students: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. No high school graduation credit can be earned.

Special Note: High school students interested in joining the band for the first time should meet with Mrs. Bowen. Students can retake this class each year.

Jazz Band

Grades: 8-12 Instructor: Elizabeth Bowen Class Size: varies Class Description: FALL ONLY. This performance based class explores jazz. The students need to be responsible, self-motivated, and interested in jazz studies. They will learn jazz scales and will also be introduced to improvisation as well as learning to play the different styles offered in jazz music.

Homework: Same as Symphonic Band Requirements/Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Symphonic Band. Must have permission from the Band Director to sign up. Must have a class or plan approved by the School Director in place for spring semester. Usually one to two performances in addition to the required Symphonic Band performances and competitions.

Optional competitions and performances: audition for Honor Band - includes a two-day workshop and concert. Specific Concert attire is required and is the same as Symphonic band.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course

does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Students can retake this class every year.

High School Theater I

Grades: 9-12 Instructors: Gerri Colvin, Abby Boerger Class Size: 25 Class Description: Like to perform? Great at hamming it up? This theatre class will take you there and beyond! Join us for 90 minutes each week as we explore the great plays of Western civilization and put together shows designed just for our group of extraordinary players. These students may be combined for productions with the Theatre II class if necessary.

Homework: 1 hour each week for homework.

Requirements: This is a class for first-year theatre students with no or very little experience. Incoming ninth graders with previous experience can take this class OR audition for Theatre II with theatre teacher recommendation.

Number of Performances/Weekend Obligations: All students are cast in the fall and spring shows. Up to six outside rehearsals throughout the semester and four to six evening dress rehearsals/performances the week of the show are required.

Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit. Students can retake this class each year.

Special Note: Students are required to supply personal props and pay for their own costume rental ($50-$70 per performance). Students can retake this class every year.

High School Theater II

Grades: 10-12 Instructors: Gerri Colvin, Abby Boerger Class Size: 25 Class Description: This class is offered to upper class advanced students with theatre experience and ninth graders by recommendation/audition only. The fall contest play is a part of the class production calendar along with another show/musical in the spring.

Requirements: Previous CDA drama experience. Incoming ninth graders must have a theatre teacher recommendation and audition for the directors before admittance.

All students are cast in the fall and spring shows. Eight outside rehearsals and four to six evening performances are required. 1 hour each week for homework. Credit: This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit.

Homework: Reading, memorization, written play/character analysis, small amount of research and writing concerning play, author, or characters.

Requirements/Prerequisites: All students are cast in the fall and spring shows. Six Friday rehearsals after school are held throughout the year. 4-6 mandatory dress rehearsals are held after school throughout the year to prepare for performances. Four evening performances and a fall competition are required. 1 hour each week for homework.

Number of Performances/Weekend Obligations: 4-6 performances on Thursday and Friday. One to four weekends depending on the advancement of the contest play in the fall and scheduling of the spring shows.

Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts toward graduation as a fine arts credit. Students must participate in the full-year course for graduation credit to be met. Grading criteria is based upon participation 50%/performance 50% Special Note: Students are required to sup-

ply personal props and pay for their own costume rental ($50-$70 per performance). Students can retake this class every year.

Speech and Debate

Grades: 9-12 Instructors: Gerri Colvin, Abby Boerger Class Size: 18 Class Description: Improve your public speaking skills and join the competitive speech team at Coram Deo Academy! Learn the art of argumentation and how to win with grace and skill, whether you are competing in the final round of a tournament or talking Dad into using the car for an evening with friends.

This Friday elective makes you better in every arena.

Homework: Research for speeches and debates, outlining, writing, and practicing speeches, article research and download/ printing for the team’s electronic/paper files.

One hour of homework is expected each week minimum; more is required if students are preparing debates.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Observation at one speech tournament and competition in one tournament are mandatory. Tournaments are usually 1-1½ days. Students are asked to judge the logic school speech tournament in the spring.

Number of Performances/Weekend Obligations: Two weekends (August-January) will fulfill the mandatory tournament attendance requirement. Students may participate in as many regular season tournaments as are offered and may qualify for state and national tournaments if they choose to participate beyond the requirements.

Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts toward graduation as a fine arts credit. Students must participate in the full-year course for graduation credit to be met. Credit is not given for being in one semester of the course and is discour-

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aged. Grading criteria is based upon tests 40%, class work 30%, and participation 30% Special Note: Supplies/Technology Needed: A laptop computer with internet access is helpful but not necessary. Dress clothes (suit, tie and dress shoes) are required for tournament participation. Students can retake this class each year.

Guitar Appreciation

Grades: 5-12 Instructor: Michael Kokkinakis Class Size: 14 Class Description: This class is for students of all levels of experience (beginners welcome!) who are interested in learning about the guitar as well as learning to play the guitar. Basic music theory and sight reading of staff and tablature will be stressed in this class, along with the history of the guitar and influential players of all the styles of music the guitar has infiltrated. Curiosity, faith, and good participation skills are required for success in this class. Students are not required to perform, but are welcome to perform in the ensemble concerts if they have the time and the dedication.

Homework: 30 minutes required practice time each week.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Acoustic guitar is required. Private lessons are encouraged.

Performances and competitions are optional.

Grading Scale and Credit: For High School students: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit. For Logic School students: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. No high school graduation credit can be earned.

Special Notes: A small number of guitars can be checked out from the school, however, most students purchase their own. Contact the teacher for details on an affordable but good quality guitar. Students can retake this class each year.

Guitar Ensemble 1

Grades: 5-12 Instructor: Michael Kokkinakis Class Size: 14 Class Description: This class is for students who are interested in not only learning to play the guitar, but in performing as well. Beginners are welcome, but all levels of experience will be challenged, though intermediate and advanced students are encouraged to audition for Ensemble 2. Sight reading of staff notation and tablature will be stressed, and development of these skills will be evaluated. Repertoire of all styles will be performed, from classical, to sacred, to rock/pop.

Homework: Strong work ethic, desire, discipline, and faith are necessary for participation in this class, as well as a minimum of 1520 minutes of practice time 5 days a week.

Private lessons are strongly recommended, but not required.

Requirements/Prerequisites: none Grading Scale and Credit: For High School students: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit. For Logic School students: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. No high school graduation credit.

Special Notes: A small number of guitars can be checked out from the school. Contact the teacher for details on an affordable but good quality guitar. Students can retake this class each year.

Guitar Ensemble 2

Grades: 5-12 Instructor: Michael Kokkinakis Class Size: 14 Class Description: This class is for experienced guitar students who preferably have at least rudimentary sight reading of staffnotated music, and strong tablature-reading skills. Basic chord knowledge is required, as well as a committed work ethic, discipline,

strong desire to perform, and faith. Repertoire of all styles will be performed, from classical, to sacred, to rock/pop.

Homework: Private lessons are strongly recommended, but not necessary. A minimum of 20-30 minutes of practice time 5 days a week is necessary to keep pace with this class.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Auditions required, and music theory skills will be stressed in class along with ensemble-playing skills.

Grading Scale and Credit: For High School students: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit. For Logic School students: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. No high school graduation can be earned.

Special Notes: A small number of guitars can be checked out from the school. Contact the teacher for details on an affordable but good quality guitar. Students can retake this class each year.

Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit. This class cannot be retaken for credit.

Yearbook

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Leslie Auvenshine Class Size: 25 Class Description: Students will learn about journalism, photography, and time management. They will enjoy meeting people from all grade levels and learn the important of professionalism while performing their duties and in the creation of the school’s yearbook.

Homework: One to two hours outside of class for page design work. Homework time varies for students based upon event being photographed. Students have free admission to games and events if they are working the event.

Architecture Requirements/Prerequisites: New students to yearbook are asked to participate in sumAppreciation mer training to familiarize themselves with Grades: 9-12 the computer program skills needed for the Instructor: Alice McDaniel class. Students must sell ads, attend event Class Size: 16 and purchase a yearbook t-shirt which serves Class Description: Architecture Appreciation as their identification when attending events is primarily a hands-on class where students on yearbook business. learn about design, engineering principles Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Afand construction techniques through minfects GPA. This course counts towards graduiature building projects. Several local field ation as a fine arts credit. Students can retrips to construction sites will be scheduled take this class each year. during class time. One more field trip each semester will be scheduled for a Saturday – but optional. Students will be presented with LANGUAGE ELECTIVES a broad overview of historical architecture, Latin I: placed in its philosophical context, drawing a connection between worldview and human New CDA Students accomplishments.

Grades: 8-12 Homework: 15 minutes of reading per week Instructor: Patty Gaskamp outside of class is common. Two field trips Class Size: 14 outside of class time per year.

Class Description: This course is offered to Requirements/Prerequisites: none new CDA students 8th grade and above who

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need the Latin I graduation requirement.

Homework: One to two hours of homework each week depending upon student’s background in Latin.

Requirements/Prerequisites: An elective cost is assessed if the student is taking more than 7 cores.

Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a Language credit.

Special Notes: Students re-enrolling from the 7th grade to the 8th grade should not sign up for this course. This class is designed for students in the 8th grade and above that are new to CDA. Successful completion of this course will meet the new student’s graduation requirement for Latin 1.

AP Latin

Grades: 11-12 (10th grade - see Special Note below*) Instructor: Patty Gaskamp Class Size: 14 Class Description: In AP Latin, students will read familiar stories like The Trojan Horse in Vergil’s original poetry while they find the earmarks that make the Aeneid an epic. In preparation for the AP test, students will also read Caesar’s Gallic Wars and compare the two works and the two authors discussing (in English) such questions as: What makes a great leader? What were the Roman views of foreigners? How did the Romans relate to their gods and to the gods of others? What did the Romans value and how is it shown in the original literature? and How do the Roman values and views differ from those of today’s society as a whole and from our personal values and views as Christians?

In Class Work: Group translation, discussion, short essays (in English), and occasional presentations.

Homework: Vocabulary memory work, short essays (in English), translation preparation

and consolidation. Minimum of two hours estimated per week but will vary based on an individual’s mastery of vocabulary.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Latin III. See Special Note below Grading Scale and Credit: This AP course is optional. Affects GPA. A 1.08 multiplier is applied to all AP courses at the end of the school year. Students must pass any AP or honors course with a yearly average of 70 or better for a grade multiplier to be applied.

Special Note: Open to all students who have completed Honors Latin III. *Students who have completed Honors Latin II with a 95 or above (unweighted average) may take the course with instructor’s permission.

Spanish III/IV Honors

Grades: 11-12 Instructor: Itha Rowland Class Size: 18 Class Description: This class will put in practice what the students have learned in the previous years of Spanish. Spanish III and IV will be taught in the same classroom. The students will learn to listen, speak, and read in Spanish in a comfortable environment. By participating in conversations in Spanish the students will read phrases they have heard in English and compare and contrast them when spoken in Spanish. Spanish is an exciting language and these students have lots of fun in this participatory class.

Homework: 90 minutes of homework/week Requirements/Prerequisites: Spanish 1 and 2. Spanish IV students need Mrs. Rowland’s permission to sign up.

Grading Scale and Credit: This Honors course is optional. A 1.04 grade multiplier is applied to all Honors courses at the end of the school year. Students must pass any AP or Honors course with a yearly average of 70 or better for a grade multiplier to be applied.

LOCAL ELECTIVES Applied Theology

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Tyson Guthrie Class Size: 18 Class Description: “What has Athens to do with Jerusalem?” When Tertullian posed this question, he meant to call into question the usefulness of pagan philosophy for Christian theology. Is it that simple? Is the Christian stance on pop culture limited to avoidance or ambivalence? In Applied Theology, the students will develop a Christian view of popular culture. We will read Christian authors, listen to popular music, and view modern films with a view to learning how to engage our culture in a way that is distinctly and uncompromisingly Christian.

Homework: Reading and creative projects with no public performances Requirements: none Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Ancient Christian Theology

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Tyson Guthrie,Jon Jordan Class Size: 18 Class Description: Why do we believe what we believe? Have Christians always believed what we believe? Ancient Christian Theology will explore the development of doctrine in the earliest centuries of Christianity. The student will read selections from several 2nd, 3rd, and 4th century Christian authors and lead/participate in class discussions over the readings. We will come away from our time together with a new appreciation for the antiquity of our faith, and new tools for building up the body of Christ.

Homework: Reading and presentations Requirements/Prerequisites: none

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Vocation & Calling / Christian Spirituality

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Jon Jordan Class Size: 18 Class Description: In the fall, students will learn how Christians have historically thought about who we are to be, and what we are to do. After this overview, students will spend time discerning who they are to be, and what they may want to do. In the Spring, students will be guided in reading short selections from some of the best writings on Christian Spirituality from throughout Church history.

Students can benefit from taking this class every year.

Homework: Approximately 30 minutes during the week.

Requirements/Prerequisites: None.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Special Notes: This course meets during Zero Hour (7:00-7:55) for 55 minutes.

Bible Doctrines spring only

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Jon Jordan, Tyson Guthrie Class Size: 18 Class Description: Bible Doctrine explores what all the Bible says about a specific subject and how Christians throughout the centuries have understood and articulated their understanding of that subject. Each Spring we will explore a different topic, making this

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a wonderful class to repeat each year. In the 2016-17 Spring semester we will explore pneumatology (the study of the Holy Spirit) and ecclesiology (the study of the Church).

Homework: Approximately 30 minutes during the week.

Requirements/Prerequisites: None.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Philosophy fall only

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Jon Jordan, Tyson Guthrie Class Size: 18 Class Description: Philosophy asks the most basic questions about life: What is the nature of reality? How do we know what we know? What is good? What is beauty?

Our Philosophy class will survey the answers to these questions that have been offered over the centuries. Special attention will be given to how philosophy informs and is informed by theology. For this reason (and many more), fall semester Philosophy students may want to consider the spring semester course, Biblical Doctrine.

Homework: Approximately 30 minutes during the week.

Requirements/Prerequisites: None.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Ancient Greek I

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: Jon Jordan, Tyson Guthrie Class Size: 18 Class Description: Ancient Greek I will equip

students to begin reading the Ancient Greek language known throughout the Greek and Roman empires in the centuries leading up to and following the birth of Jesus. Through studying the alphabet, sentence structure, culture, and common nouns and verbs of Koine (common language) Greek, students will take a significant first step towards reading our New Testament in its original language. By the end of the year, students will be able to read select passages from the New Testament, and will display mastery of 200 of the most frequently-occurring words. Students from Ancient Greek I, II, and III will be taught together by Mr. Guthrie and Mr. Jordan in the same room. As students progress, they will display their mastery by occasionally teaching concepts to younger students.

Homework: Approximately 60-90 minutes during the week.

Requirements/Prerequisites: None.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Ancient Greek II

Grades: 8-12 Instructor: Jon Jordan, Tyson Guthrie Class Size: 18 Class Description: Students will continue learning the grammar of Ancient Greek on their way to developing the ability to read the New Testament in its original language.

By the end of this course, students will be able to read sections of the New Testament with minimal use of a dictionary and other aids. Theological issues raised by the interpretation of various New Testament passages will be explored at the Greek level. Students from Ancient Greek I, II, and III will be taught together by Mr. Guthrie and Mr. Jordan in the same room. As students progress, they will display their mastery by occasionally teach-

ing concepts to younger students.

Homework: Approximately 60-90 minutes during the week.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Ancient Greek I Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Ancient Greek III

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Jon Jordan, Tyson Guthrie Class Size: 18 Class Description: Students will continue to explore the finer points of Greek grammar as well as continue to build their Greek vocabulary. Much of the year is spent carefully reading through our Greek New Testament, translating passages, and discussing the theological significance of the Greek text.

Students from Ancient Greek I, II, and III will be taught together by Mr. Guthrie and Mr. Jordan in the same room. As students progress, they will display their mastery by occasionally teaching concepts to younger students.

Homework: Approximately 60-90 minutes during the week.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Ancient Greek II Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

and strategies.

Requirements: Students must be prepared to help with set-up, clean-up and play games within the time period.

Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN. Students can retake this class each year. GPA is not affected by ESN grades.

High School Math Lab

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: Joan Lester Class Size: 14 Class Description: Do you need a little time for Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2, Trigonometry, Integrated Math or Calculus? Students will complete math homework and prepare for exams or standardized testing with a math instructor in attendance to answer questions and provide guidance as needed.

Homework: No additional math homework is assigned from this class.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Must be taking a CDA high school math course.

Grading Scale and Credit: This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA.

Worship Band

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Kerry Hillier Strategia Class Size: varies Grades: 5-9 Class Description: Worship Band is a studentInstructor: Joan Lester led ministry opportunity with Mrs. Hillier as Class Description: This fun class helps dethe vocal coach and music coordinator. The velop problem-solving skills through the use students learn music in order to lead others of strategy and cooperative play. This class into worship and how to work together as a does not add to the homework load. Students band that is focused on ministry and not perwill participate in board games that present formance. them with the opportunity to win either indiHomework: Approximately 45 minutes per vidually or as a team through the use of logic week depending upon individual skill level

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to learn music.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Must be able to play an instrument or enjoy singing. Must play/sing for chapels as scheduled by the House system.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Family & Consumer Science

Requirements/Prerequisites: none Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Introduction Computer Programming

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: David Browne Class Description: Minecraft, Angry Birds, Pinterest, Instagram, many students interact with these and other apps on a constant basis. A combination of creativity and logic combine to make the most popular computer programs. Do your students want to learn to write their own programs? God is a God both of order and creativity. Computer programming reflects the orderliness God has put into the world and allows programmers to express their creative gifts. This class will introduce the students to computer programming and teach them how to write their own applications.This course will cover basic programming principles, teaching the students how to write programs using the computer language Java. Each class will introduce key programming concepts to the students and Test Prep allow them to write computer programs usGrades: 9-12, FALL ONLY Recommended for 11 ing what they have learned. In addition, various topics in technology will be discussed Instructor: Art Ricciardi Class Size: 20 such as privacy and safety on the internet. No Class Description: A College Prep Genius rep- homework is required. resentative teaches this “Master the SAT” class. Requirements: A laptop will be required for This course gives students the tools needed in class use, 4Gb Memory recommended, Winto conquer the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT. Stu- dows recommended. Java and Eclipse will be dents learn the logical patterns behind stan- provided for the students to be installed on dardized test questions and necessary strate- the laptops. gies that help raise test scores. It is open to Prerequisites: A desire to learn about comput9th-12th grade but 11th graders find it most ers. No previous programming experience is beneficial. Students can retake this class. required.

Homework: 45 minutes per week.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Kim Linebarger Class Size: 16 Class Description: Family and Consumer Science is the new name for the traditional Home Economics class. Students in this class will learn the basic skills of running and maintaining a Christian household in our modern time. Topics covered will include home and family living, nutrition, food service, cooking concepts, basic sewing skills, and household budgeting and wise stewardship.

Prerequisites: None.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Special Notes: This class is limited to 12 students. This course does not deal with PowerPoint, Excel, Word or other types of software.

Advanced Computer Programming

Grades: 7-12. Interview required.

Instructor: David Browne Class Description: This course will build on the basics learned in the beginner programming class. Many of the most popular applications and programs require many coders to work together in order to complete them.

This class will cover a review of basic programming principles using the computer language Java. Then the class will work on advanced group coding projects that will require working together over several classes.

Good group coding practices and development processes will be taught through the use of these group projects.

Requirements: Students need to have completed the Beginner Computer Programming class or be approved prior to selecting the course. A laptop will be required for in class use, 4Gb Memory and Windows recommended. Java and Eclipse will be provided for the students to be installed on the laptops.

Internet access will be required to access shared coding resources Prerequisites: Beginning Computer Programming or approved by Mr. Browne. Students need to contact Mr. Browne for an interview.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

Special Notes: This class is limited to 15 students. This course does not deal with PowerPoint, Excel, Word or other types of software.

Writing Lab

Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Megan Best Description: The purpose of the Writing Lab is to assist high school students’ development as effective writers and wise thinkers. Students bring writing assignments from their Monday-Thursday courses to the Writing Lab for review and revision. The Lab provides an opportunity for students to work with the instructor one-on-one to discuss specific paper topics and guidelines. The course equips students with an understanding of writing mechanics including but not limited to: thesis statements, thorough argumentation, MLA or APA formatting, and proofreading.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. This course does not count as a fine arts or language credit toward graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be included on the transcript.

College Tour (Core Options)

Grades: 9-10, Instructor: Kathy Schaefer and Polly Dwyer Date: March 23 and 24 (Tentative) Class Size: 36 Boys, 36 Girls Class Description: SPRING ONLY. This trip for freshmen and sophomores is designed to give students a look at public, private and Christian universities varying in size while exploring different areas of college life at each campus. Students tour each college, they eat in the cafeterias, attend a college class, meet with campus ministries, tour the sports facilities, attend chapel, visit libraries, and/ or honors college, and meet with university students when available. It is a fast-paced, amazing event that takes away the intimidation factor some young students experience when thinking about college. College reps also stress the importance of grades, rigorous class loads, test scores, and student activities when applying to colleges. Students

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come back with a broader knowledge of what college life is like and an idea of what some of their priorities are in choosing a college.

Students must have excellent classroom behavior while at CDA prior to being able to attend the trip. We serve as the ambassadors for the current seniors interested in the universities we visit.

Requirements/Prerequisites: For our 2017 tour, we will be heading west to visit 4-5 colleges including large schools such as Texas Tech as well as smaller private and/or Christian schools, like Abilene Christian. This trip fills up quickly so sign up soon!

Grading Scale and Credit: No grade or credit for this event. This trip does not appear on the transcript.

Projected Cost: $170 (includes transportation, hotel, and all meals)

AFTER-SCHOOL LABS

After School Labs are not meant to replace one-on-one tutoring.

After-School Math Lab

Grades: 5-10 Instructor: David Johnson Class Description: After-School Math Lab is offered on Monday and Tuesday from 2:303:15. Students may sign up for both or just one day. This 45-minute class adds structure for the student who needs a dedicated time for math homework and additional access to a math teacher.

Requirements: Students work on their homework from their core math class under teacher supervision.

Special Notes: Students can retake this class each year.

After-School Latin Lab

Grades: 5-12 Instructor: Patty Gaskamp Class Description: Students may sign up for both or just one day. This 45-minute class adds structure for the student who needs a dedicated time for Latin and additional access to a Latin teacher. It can shore up skills and reinforce the learning of the current classroom experience.

Requirements: Students work on homework assigned by the Latin courses during the week with the help of the teacher, if needed.

Special Notes: Students will not receive Latin 1 credit through Latin Lab. Students can retake this class each year.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

CDA agrees that good sportsmanship is an aspiration or ethos that a sport or activity will be enjoyed for its own sake, with proper consideration for fairness, ethics, respect, and a sense of fellowship with one’s competitors.

APT: Speed, Strength, Conditioning (Friday)

Grades: 7-12 Instructor: CDA Coaches Class Size: varies Class Description: This program will focus specifically on the enhancing sports performance through physical training.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Must turn in a Physical signed by a doctor.

Grading Scale and Credit: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. One year of this class can meet the CDA PE requirement needed for graduation. For students in 9th-12th grade.

Special Notes: This class is scheduled for Friday 5th period. The level of activity is greater than PE Health and Wellness. Students should expect to spend a large amount of time outside for this class.

HS Physical Education: Health & Wellness

Grades: 9-12 non-athletes Instructor: CDA Coaches Class Size: varies Class Description: The purpose of Coram Deo Academy’s Health and Wellness program is to educate, equip and empower students to lead a physical lifestyle that honors God’s creation, themselves, to the best of their ability. The development of knowledge, attitudes and skills can lead to behaviors that promote a physically healthy lifestyle. Coram Deo’s Health and Wellness will provide concepts and practices related to overall good health, enabling students to garner decision making processes and strategies that are necessary to make the best choices regarding stewardship, and care for their bodies, mind and spirit.

Requirements/Prerequisites: None Grading Scale: ESN. GPA is not affected by ESN grades. One year of this class can meet the CDA PE requirement needed for graduation. For students in 9th-12th grade.

Special Notes: This class is scheduled for Friday, 1st period. Students should expect to spend a large amount of time out of doors for this class.

After School, Athletic Performance Training

Fall – APT Basketball Fall - APT Soccer Winter- APT Strength & Speed Spring – APT Volleyball Grades: 7-12 athletes Instructor: CDA Coaches Class Size: varies Class Description: This class is sport specific for development of skills.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Must be signed up for the sport.

Special Notes: These classes have separated sign-ups. They are meant to be taken by students who want to improve their skills in a particular sport.

ATHLETIC CREDIT

High School students are required to have one credit of PE for graduation. Each season completed earns the student a 1/2 credit towards the PE requirement for graduation; therefore, two seasons are needed for meet the graduation requirement. At this time there are team options for 6th-12th. No high school credit is given for students not in high school. High School PE credit is given for students in 9th-12th.

Fall Sports Football for boys Volleyball for girls Cross Country for boys and girls Winter Sports Basketball for boys Basketball for girls Co-ed Soccer for boys and girls Swimming for boys and girls Spring Sports Track for boys and girls Softball for girls Baseball for boys Tennis for boys and girls Golf for boys and girls Athletic Performance Training After School Options are available- Sport Specific Fall semester for boys and girls - No PE credit is given for this training.

Spring semester for boys and girls - No PE credit is given for this training.

APT - Speed - Strength - Conditioning Friday Class - Development of Athletic Skills Fall semester for boys and girls - 1/2 credit can be earned toward PE graduation requirement for students in 9th-12th.

Spring semester for boys and girls - 1/2 credit can be earned toward PE graduation requirement for students in 9th-12th.

HS Physical Education: Health and Wellness Friday Class - Specifically for students who want their PE credit without participating on a sports team Yell Leaders Robin Henderson - faculty HS Yell Leaders coach.

Stephanie Weinzierl - faculty LS Yell Leaders coach One Athletic credit is received for HS Yell Leaders. This team practices throughout football and basketball season. Their training starts in the spring prior to the year the students perform (usually April) and requires a summer camp.

No athletic credit can be received by Logic School students.

Athletic options are subject to change. Contact Doug Hix at doug.hix@coramdeoacademy.org for details.

LOGIC SCHOOL AFTER-SCHOOL LABS Monday-Thursday from 2:30-3:15 These labs do not replace one-on-one tutoring but rather add structure to homework completion under the supervision of an instructor. Students can receive help in order to better understand the concept or to complete a problem.

After-school Math Lab (grades 5-10) - Monday or Tuesday After-school Study Skills and Action Plan Lab (grades 5-8) - Monday or Tuesday After-school Latin Lab (grades 5-12) - Wednesday or Thursday HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE LABS Science labs are required to fulfill the course requirements of the following classes.

Biology (grade 9) - required lab is offered only on Friday, Periods 1, 2, 4, 5.

Chemistry (grade 10) - required lab is offered only on Friday, Periods 1, 2, 4, 5.

AP Environmental Science (grade 11) - lab is offered in connection with the M-Th class. This class meets for two hours during the week. No additional Friday lab time is needed.

AP Chemistry (grade 11) - lab is offered in connection with the M-Th class. This class meets for two hours during the week. No additional Friday lab time is needed.

AP Calculus (grade 12) - required lab is on Friday, Period 2.

Dual Credit College Physics (grade 12) formerly AP Physics B - required lab is on Friday, Period 1.

All seniors must take regular Physics to graduate. Physics is offered during the week M/W or T/Th in their regular schedule. Dual Credit College Physics requires an additional lab on Friday along with the M/W or T/Th Physics class in order to meet dual credit requirements.

MATH LAB Math Lab is a 90 minute Friday class for 7th-12th grade students. This class does not add homework to the students work load. Under the supervision of a math teacher, students work on their Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, Integrated Math or Calculus homework. The teacher can answer questions for all math classes and help complete the attainment of a concept. The math lab does not take the place of one-on-one tutoring but can help reduce the workload and the anxiety caused by a challenging class.

CORE OPTIONS Offered Monday-Thursday It is important to sign up early for core course options in order to ensure your student is able to take the course they prefer. Classes will be closed when the maximum enrollment is reached. Classes will be cancelled if the minimum enrollment is not reached. See the chart below for the core course options. These choices will be available on the website at your family login on January 1st. The grade multiplier is added at the end of the school year.

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Class Latin II Honors Spanish I Honors Latin III Honors Spanish II Honors

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11 AP Environmental Science M/W and T/Th 1.08 11 AP Chemistry M/W Only 1.08 11 Pre-Calculus* Friday Lab** none 12 Integrated Math* M/W and T/Th none 12 AP Calculus* T/Th Only 1.08 * not required for graduation. **Precalculus Lab is designed to offer students a more in-depth treatment of advanced topics in preparation for Calculus. Students will attend Trigonometry with their class on Core days, but students taking the additional Friday lab will have Precalculus, rather than Trigonometry, designated on their transcript. This lab is required for students who plan to take Calculus in their senior year. We will study advanced topics in Algebra, add depth to topics studied in Trigonometry, and make sure students are well-prepared for AP or Dual Credit Calculus the following year.

HOUSE SYSTEM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS House meetings and chapels for high school students are scheduled for 3rd period on Friday. There is no charge for 3rd period for high school students. Students are randomly placed within the House system at the end of their 8th grade year and after re-enrollment into the 9th grade. Younger siblings are placed within the same house as older siblings.

Flower Mound Houses: House of Wallace House of Wright House of Lewis House of Homer Service projects, chapels, intramurals, pep rallies, debates and video productions are part of the house system. Officers are elected in the spring by their peers.

ONLINE OFFERINGS For students desiring to go beyond the regular offerings of electives and core options at CDA, two classes that are commonly requested, Government and Economics, can be taken online through Seven Star. These classes are not included on the CDA transcript.

DUAL CREDIT INFORMATION Dual Credit is currently being offered for Duel Credit College Algebra, Dual Credit College Physics, American Literature, AP Calculus and AP U.S. History through Colorado Christian University (CCU). It is the responsibility of the parent to determine if the additional cost and credit is right for their student.

Dual Credit College Physics (with Friday lab) is equal to 10 hours of college credit.

12th grade U.S. History is equal to 3 hours of college credit.

12th grade American Literature is equal to 3 hours of college credit. (1st semester only) Integrated Math is approved as Dual Credit College Algebra and is equal to 3 hours of college credit.

For CDA to offer dual credit, the institution offering the dual credit must meet the following standards: 1. Must allow CDA to teach from a Christian worldview 2. Must allow CDA to use our own instructors and curriculum 3. Must not be cost prohibitive to our families 4. Must allow us to follow our school schedule 5. Must offer credit opportunities for both the FM and CC campuses ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES (AP) CDA has a passage rate of over 80% on AP tests for 2015. National passage rate average is 46% for 2015.

Students are required to take five AP courses to meet the graduation standards of CDA. Students have the option not to take the test at the end of the year. Many students score well enough to receive college credit through the AP tests. Colleges look favorably on students with AP classes on their transcripts when making admissions decisions.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR ELECTIVES: GO TO YOUR FAMILY LOGIN ON THE CDA WEBSITE Parents must first re-enroll their students in CDA from their family login in order to register for next year’s electives.

Eighth graders must be re-enrolled into ninth grade before a House assignment will be made.

New Year’s Day is not a working day for the faculty or staff. Re-enrollment opens for your convenience on January 1. Emails will be returned after the holiday.

1. Log in to your CDA family account (please note: this is different from your CDA Connect login).

2. Click on Re-enroll for 2016-2017.

3. Follow the prompts to complete online enrollment.

4. Once enrolled, the elective registration is made available; click on the link next to your student’s name for 2016-2017 electives to view offerings according to the student’s grade and home campus.

5. Electives are grouped by course type (Core Options, Friday electives, After-School Electives, Athletics, etc.).

6. At the bottom of the list, you can click on a link to see electives at other campuses.

7. If you wish to register for a spring of 2015 athletic offering, please click on Spring Registrations for CURRENT YEAR ONLY.

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