Liberal Arts Courses
Leadership 100: Go Leader 1 is an introductory outdoor course on the study of leadership. Through real world, hands-on experience, students learn how to navigate and develop practical skills in leading small teams including how to use healthy, clear, and concise interpersonal communication, acting with a strong inner compass of character, and applying innovative solutions to real world challenges. The course will culminate in an action project at the end of the semester where the students will serve others who are in need. Grade 10 (Credits 2)
Introduction to Speech 1: The goal of this course is for the student to grow in their identity and who they are in Christ, overcome any fears they might have in public speaking, and gain confidence in themselves as they learn new mechanical skills used in public speaking. (Credits 2)
Introduction to Informal Logic: teaches students how to think critically and identify the fallacies that are often used in unbiblical methods of persuasion. The goal of the class is to equip students with good reasoning skills and the ability to identify the premises and conclusions in any argument, so that they can assess the arguments they encounter and appreciate the Biblical arguments presented throughout Scripture. (Credits 2)
Introduction to Formal Logic: (Elective) This course teaches students to standardize and evaluate deductive arguments. Students learn how to use the language of logic, with its statements, truth values, logical operators, Metamolecule argument forms, and methods for determining validity and cogency. Here, the goal is to understand that, as in all of creation, God has provided us with patterns that all good arguments follow. If we understand that, then bad arguments become easier to recognize and reject. (Credits 2) Prerequisite Informal Logic.
Introduction to Chess (Elective) is a semester course for new or beginning students of chess. It teaches students the purpose of all the pawns and how to navigate the chess board with the proper language and etiquette. The course builds a strong foundation in the rules and strategies needed to play the game of chess and the thought process and strategy behind every move. The course is designed for students with little to no experience with chess. The course begins with a brief history of the game of Chess. (Credits 1)
Psychology (Elective) In this class, the student is exposed to a few of the most popular secular models of counseling that exist within our society and the men who introduced them based on their world and life view. In the last third of the class the student is introduced to a distinctly Christian model for counseling that's practical for ministering to one’s friend as well as one's own sanctification and spiritual growth as well. Grade 12 (Credits 3)
Home Economics (Elective) Students are introduced to all the areas of home economics and to the occupations related to home economics. This course will focus on Family Studies, Food and Nutrition, and Practical Skills for Home Life. High School Home Economics courses cover important topics such as time management, money management, cooking, hospitality, emergency preparedness, meal preparation, and more. Home economics consists of five interdependent areas: Human Development, Food and Nutrition, Financial Management, Clothing and Textiles, and Shelter and Housing. (Credits 2)
Introduction to Golf 1 (Elective) Introduction to golf is an elective introductory golf course designed to teach the basics of golf to beginners. The course typically covers golf terminology, equipment, rules, etiquette, and how to take care of the course. The course will also provide you with an opportunity to practice your swing and putting skills. By the end of the course, you should have a good understanding of the basics of golf and be ready to play on a real golf course. (Credits 2)
Introduction to Golf 2 (Elective) Introduction to Golf 2 picks up where the first course leaves off. This is an elective golf course designed to improve the skills of golf for beginners. The course will review golf terminology, equipment, rules, etiquette, and how to take care of the course. The course will also provide students with an opportunity to improve their swing and putting skills. Outside practice on a golf course or simulator will be a part of this experience and may include some additional costs. (Credits 2).