Middle School Electives: Second semester

Middle Schoolers: Please review the elective course catalog below. Once you have selected your top two choices for the second semester, please complete the elective form. Elective forms must be submitted by Wednesday, January 15 for schedule consideration. While we will do our best to match student preferences, we cannot guarantee first choice elective placement.

Debate

Only offered second semester
Students will be encouraged to strengthen their communication skills in this debate course. They will learn effective strategies for respectful, intentional, and effective debate. As they practice using their voices, they will be encouraged to apply those skills to their daily lives as they shine the love of Jesus to the world around them.

Culinary Life Skills

Offered 1st and 2nd semester, students may only take one semester
As we follow the Abeka curriculum, this family and consumer sciences course will include food and kitchen safety, basic techniques, healthy habits, hospitality, and fresh ingredient cooking, all from a Christian perspective.

Racquet & Yard Sports

Offered 1st and 2nd semester, students may only take one semester
This course will include pickleball, badminton, spike ball, bocce ball, croquet, and 4-way volleyball. Students will have fun learning these recreational, life-long community games. The course will also focus on inclusivity and sportsmanship for all ability levels.

Choir

Offered second semester
Choir students will focus on the various aspects of performing music as an ensemble and worship team. Music literacy, vocal technique, and harmonizing will be covered as we utilize our vocals gifts to glorify Him.

Leadership

Offered 1st and 2nd semester, students may take one or both semesters
The class will focus on John Maxwell's Laws of Leadership. Through this course and workbook, students will use case studies, self-evaluations, and group discussion questions to help boost their leadership skills.

Study Hall

Offered 1st and 2nd semester, students may take one or both semesters
We are excited to offer this intentional time for students to study and complete assignments. The class teacher will facilitate a quiet work environment, supporting the development of organizational and time management skills. This is a great elective for students with after-school commitments.

Intro to Drama

Only offered 2nd semester
This course will offer opportunities for students to experience all aspects of drama. From acting to behind-the-scenes support, students will dive into drama basics with opportunities to practice what they have learned through small productions.

Watercolors

Only offered 2nd semester
Students of all artistic skill levels are welcome to focus specifically on watercolor painting.  As we focus on how we are fearfully and wonderfully made, students will have the opportunity to express themselves and use art as a form of worship.