2014-15 Elective Schedule

Elective

2014-2015 Flower Mound

Logic School

High School

electives

Logic School

•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. Pease be aware of the time differences between Grammar school and Logic school schedules.

ART, MUSIC, & THEATER ELECTIVES

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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 different forms of 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 build 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 Special Notes: Twelve students will be allowed to sign up for each section. 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 and fulfill all obligations for the evening as a part of their grade. Night of Art is in May at the MCL Grand Theater complex. Students can retake this class each year.

sembled as one. Students also explore the Elements of Art and Principles of Design using a variety of media and techniques including different forms of 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 build 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 Special Notes: Twelve students will be allowed to sign up for each section. 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 and fulfill all obligations for the evening as a part of their grade. Night of Art is in May at the MCL Grand Theater complex. Students can retake this class each year.

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Logic School Choir

Grades: 5-8 Instructor: Kerry Hillier Class Description: Choir is a place for students to learn the fundamentals of music and sight-reading/singing as well as how to sing in a group setting. It is open to both boys and girls with or without prior choir or music experience.

Requirements: 30-60 minutes of outside practice time. Study outside of class may be needed for tests and quizzes.

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Beginning Band

Grades: 5-8 Instructor: Elizabeth Bowen Class Description: Beginning Band introduces the students to instrumental music in an ensemble, while teaching them music reading, history, theory, and the joy of working together as a musical team to make music for God’s glory. Students are required to practice 100 minutes per week. 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 1 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 5th-8th 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.

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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 5th-8th grades.

Number grade for students in the 9th-10th grades.

For high school students only: class counts for fine arts credit, appears on the transcript and affects GPA. Special Notes: This is a performance elective. Required performances: Fall Concert, Spring Concert, Pinewood Retirement Home, Sandy Lake competition, Barnes and Noble performance.

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 and Barnes and Noble performances.

Nice dresses or slacks with dress shirt for concert performances. Boys: CDA Band T-shirt for Sandy Lake and Barnes and Noble performances. Nice dress pants and nice shirt for concert performances. Students can retake this class each year.

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Symphonic Band

Grades: 8-12 Instructor: Elizabeth Bowen 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 student that has auditioned for the band director. This is a performance group that plays at all home football games, performs at concerts and participates in competitions such as solo and 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 2 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.

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

Prerequisites: At least two years of Intermediate 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 5th-8th grades.

Number grade for students in the 9th-12th grades.

For high school students only: class counts for fine arts credit, appears on the transcript and affects GPA. Special Notes: This is a performance elective. Required performances: Fall Concert, Spring Concert, Home Football games, Solo and Ensemble contest, nursing home performance, band competitions, Commencement.

Optional competitions and performances: audition for Honor Band - includes two-day workshop and concert. 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. Students can retake this class each year.

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Jazz Band

Grades: 8-12 Instructor: Elizabeth Bowen 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.

Requirements: 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.

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Symphonic Band.

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

Optional competitions and performances: audition for Honor Band - includes a two-day workshop and concert. Specific Concert attire is same as Symphonic Band. Students can retake this class each year.

Guitar Guitar Appreciation

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Grades: 5-12 Instructor: Rees Davies 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 more than welcome to perform in the ensemble concerts if they have the time and the dedication.

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

Grading scale: ESN for students in the 5th-8th grades. Number grade for students in the 9th-12th grades. For high school students only: class counts for fine arts credit, appears on the transcript and affects GPA. 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.

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Guitar Ensemble 1

Grades: 5-12 Instructor: Rees Davies 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 15-20 minutes of practice time 5 days a week. Private lessons are strongly recommended.

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

Grading scale: ESN for students in the 5th-8th grades. Number grade for students in the 9th-12th grades. For high school students only: class counts for fine arts credit, appears on the transcript and affects GPA. 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 Guitar Ensemble 2

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Grades: 5-12 Instructor: Rees Davies Class Description: This class is for experienced guitar students who preferably have at least rudimentary sight reading of staff-notated 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.

Prerequisites: Auditions required. Music theory skills is stressed along with ensemble-playing skills.

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

Grading scale: ESN for 5th-8th grade students. Number grade for 9th-12th grade students. For high school students only: this class counts for fine arts credit, appears on the transcript and affects GPA. 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.

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Speech 5/6

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Instructor: Bernadette O’Shea 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 essentials 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 and skills of a focused audience •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.

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Speech 7/8

Spe Speech Grades: 7-8

Instructors: Gerri Colvin Class Description: Do class presentations freak you out? Want to learn to argue smarter, not just louder? Join this class and get plenty of practice in both public speaking situations and argumentation, whether it’s giving a school presentation or convincing Mom to give you 30 more minutes of Xbox.

Requirements: Spiral notebook, pens, pencils, highlighters. Laptops are helpful. 30minutes of homework

outside of class per week; more when students debate.

Prerequisites: None Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN Special Notes: Primary style of homework would be Speech outline writing, practicing, and presenting in class. Some research for speeches is necessary. A few tests on vocabulary and argumentation theory are expected. Students can retake this class each year.

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Beginning Theater Arts

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Instructor: Bernadette O’Shea Class Description: Students experience warm-up techniques, improvisation, and pantomime. Students learn the importance of voice and body control as well as the importance of technical aspects of drama such as lighting, sound, and costumes. Public speaking skills are emphasized, and students use these skills as they make presentations in other courses. Theater Arts class is very participatory and encourages interaction and cooperation among students.

Requirements: Work not completed in class will be done at home. Students will be required to memorize lines at home and be prepared for class and rehearsals. Dependent upon student time management, most work is approximately 10 minutes outside of class.

Supplies needed: 1 inch 3 Ring Binder, Notebook, Pencils, and Color Pencils Prerequisites: No experience necessary Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN 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.

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Advanced Theater Arts

Grades: 5-8 Instructor: Bernadette O’Shea Class Description: Advance Theater Arts builds upon previously learned skills enabling students to perform increasingly more difficult and sophisticated work. Students demonstrate increased poise and confidence when speaking publicly. In addition, students not only learn to apply acting techniques they have acquired from previous instruction, but also to command audience attention by developing a stage presence. Students memorize lines, understand and follow stage directions, and use proper techniques for voice and body control. Students prepare scripted works throughout the year which they produce for friends and family. Scripts are selected from a variety of catalogs.

Requirements: Work not completed in class will be done at home. Students will be required to memorize lines at home and be prepared for class and rehearsals. Dependent upon student time management, most homework is approximately 10 minutes outside of class. Supplies needed: 1 inch 3 Ring Binder, Notebook, Pencils, and Color Pencils Prerequisites: Theater experience or by invitation Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN 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.

setting. Weekly homework (3-6 problems/week) are not routine exercises that would be found in usual textbooks, but normally require creative thinking and interesting strategies. Grades are based on attempting homework, and students are encouraged to share the problems with family members. Hands-on activities, games, and class discussion in a fun, supportive environment allow students to explore deep logical and mathematical concepts that should help them succeed in higher level academic classes and on high-stakes tests. Previous students have said that this has been one of the most fun classes they’ve taken -- not realizing that they were learning strategies that they will find useful for the rest of their lives.

Requirements: Must be in 6th through 8th grade.

Homework will generally take one hour/week. Problems will be graded on attempted completion and professionalism (turning in work on time, neatness, following directions, etc). Three-ring binder, paper, pencil, Text: Problem Solving Strategies: Crossing the River with Dogs, 2nd edition Prerequisites: none for 7th and 8th graders, 6th graders need teacher recommendation Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN Special Notes: Students can retake this class each year.

The problems will be different and the solutions will always be applicable to improving the problem-solving skills of the students.

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Health and Fitness

Grades: 5-6 and 7-8 Instructor: Ed Chen Class Description: This active class proLOCAL ELECTIVES vides 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.

Math Guitar Math Problem Solving Requirements: Students are required to be active and Problem Grades: 6-8 Solving able to participate with positive attitudes. Water botInstructor: Sarah Clinkscales Class Description: This class is a radi- tles are needed for hot weather. Jackets are needed for cally different math class, designed around the con- cooler weather. A change of clothes (shorts, t-shirts cepts of problem solving, critical thinking, written and tennis shoes) is required for the class. communication and oral communication. Students Credit: No high school credit who have taken similar classes have achieved tre- Grading scale: ESN. Students can retake this class mendous amounts of growth in the areas mentioned each year. above. Students will learn 10-14 problem-solving Special Notes: 3rd period Health and Fitness is a 45 strategies in a high-intensity, low-pressure classroom minute class

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Scientific Explorations

Grades: 5-6 Exploration Instructor: DeAnn Pitts Class Description: Prepare your fifth and sixth graders through this “summary of science.� Students will have the opportunity to strengthen their scientific thinking and academic vocabulary as we explore introductory concepts presented in Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences with Chemistry included for fun. Students will develop a foundation for the material and terminology they will encounter in grades six through eight while exploring the concepts in a hands-on, get messy, and get real with science approach.

Requirements: Completion of lab study outside of class (15-20 minutes each week). Some labs may require a few disposable household items rescued from the trash bin.

Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN Special Notes: This class has homework that is required for the preparation for or the completion of the class work. Students can retake this class each year.

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Exploring Greek

Grades: 6-8 Instructor: Jon Jordan Class Description: Exploring New Testament Greek is a fun and exciting way to be introduced to the Ancient Greek used in the original New Testament. Students should expect to leave with a grasp of the Greek alphabet, pronunciation, and a very basic vocabulary.

Requirements: 15-20 minutes of homework Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN Special Notes: Students will not receive HS Greek 1 credit through Exploring Greek. 6-7th grade students that have taken Exploring Greek are eligible to take HS Greek I in their 8th grade year. Greek is not a graduation credit.

Math Lab

Math Lab

Grades: 5-8 Instructor: Joan Lester Class Description: This class adds structure for the student who needs a dedicated time for math homework and additional access to a math teacher. It is not meant to replace one-on-one tutoring if that is recommended.

Great Book Great Books Discussion Discussions Requirements: Math lab does not add to the homeGrades: 5-8 work load. Students work on their homework from Instructor: Alice McDaniel Class Description: Jesus used parables their core math class under teacher supervision. to vividly express life lessons. We read and discuss Prerequisites: none works of fiction because in the process of understand- Credit: No high school credit ing and assimilating well-crafted stories, our souls are Grading scale: ESN shaped and the course of our lives put into focus. Log- Special Notes: A Math Lab is also offered after school ic-level students love to talk about what they read as it on M/T for 45 minutes (Math Lab on Friday is 90 minrelates to their own lives. Discussion with others gives utes). The After-School Math Lab is taught by Mrs. a sense of community and helps broaden and deepen Gaskamp. Students can retake this class each year. the exploration process.

Requirements: 30-60 minutes of reading per week Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN Special Notes: This class reads and discusses a number of short stories and one or two longer works of fiction. Students can retake this class each year.

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War Game Games

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Grades: 5-8 Instructor: To be assigned Class Description: This fun class helps with strategic problem-solving, and does not add to the homework load. Students will participate in board games that present them with the opportunity to win through use the logic and strategies.

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

Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN. Students can retake this class each year.

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.

Prerequisites: none Credit: No high school credit Grading scale: ESN Special Notes: Students will not receive HS Spanish 1 credit through Logic level Spanish courses. Students can retake this class each year.

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Latin Lab

Grades: 7-8 Instructor: Patty Gaskamp Class Description: This class adds Study Skills structure for the student who needs a dedicated time Guitar Grades: 7-8 for Latin and additional access to a Latin teacher. It Instructor: To be assigned can shore up skills and reinforce the learning of the Class Description: This class is de- current classroom experience. It is not meant to resigned to help students organize their place one-on-one tutoring if that is recommended. work, create goals and develop strong study skill tech- Requirements: Latin Lab does not add to the homeniques. work load. Students work on homework assigned by Requirements: Study Skills will have a workbook to the Latin courses during the week with the help of the be discussed in class and completed at home if neces- teacher, if needed. sary. Approximately 15 minutes of homework.

Prerequisites: none Special Notes: ESN. Students can retake this class Credit: No high school credit each year if needed. The same curriculum will be Grading scale: ESN used.

Special Notes: Students will not receive Latin 1 credit through Latin Lab. A Latin Lab is also offered after school on W/TH. The After-School Latin Lab is open LANGUAGE ELECTIVES to students in grades 5-8. Students can retake this class each year.

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Logic School Spanish

Spanish Grades: 5-6 and 7-8

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.

Requirements: 30 minutes of homework time if not completed in class, primarily involving vocabulary and some research when needed for projects. One of

AFTER-SCHOOL LABS Math Lab

After-School Math Lab

Grades: 5-8 Instructor: Patty Gaskamp Class Description: This is the same lab as the Math Lab on Friday except that the Friday Math lab offers 90 minutes of class time. This class is offered on Monday and Tuesday from 2:303:15. Students may sign up for both days or just one.

This 45-minute class adds structure for the student who needs a dedicated time for math homework and additional access to a math teacher. It is not meant to replace one-on-one tutoring if that is recommended.

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.

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After-School Latin Lab

Grades: 5-8 Instructor: Patty Gaskamp Class Description: This class is the same lab as the Latin Lab on Friday. The afterschool Latin labs meets on Wednesday and Thursday from 2:30-3:15. Students may sign up for both days or just one. 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 if that is recommended.

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.

electives

High School

•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.

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FINE ARTS ELECTIVES Art I: Visual Arts

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Grade Level: 9-12 Teacher: Laura Neibert Number of Students: 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 Type: 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: Printmaking & 3-D Design

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Grade Level: 10-12 Teacher: Laura Neibert Number of Students: 16 Class Description: This course will expose students to printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture. Students will gain confidence in the making of art by building skills, promoting creativity, and learning to appreciate art and beauty around us.

Homework Type: 60 minutes of outside class sketchbook assignments 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 a field trip if applicable to content being learned. Students can retake this class each year.

AP ART History

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Art History

Grade Level: 10-12 Teacher: Rebecca Kendall Number of Students: 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. Dual credit will also be sought for two semesters of art history.

Homework: Readings, research, videos, writing and museum visits Requirements/Prerequisites: 10th grade or above 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.

Special Note: In May 2015, 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. T/Th, 7th period. MW students and parents are encouraged to take class.

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High School Choir

Grade Level: 9-12 Teacher: Kerry Hillier Number of Students: unlimited Class Description: High School choir incorporates a fun environment filled with song and joy with the challenge of learning music history, sight singing and theory. They will study areas of musical history culminating in a quiz and encompassing homework assignments. Excellence is achieved through the learning of the material, the professionalism of the performances and the strengthening of the foundation, skills and techniques.

Homework Type: Learning music, music history and theory, studying for quizzes, attending concerts, practicing sight singing Requirements/Prerequisites: Five performances and/or competitions including graduation in May. Performances are required/graded. Some travel expenses incurred by the parents. No audition. Music and competition entrance fees provided by CDA. 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: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a fine arts credit. Students can retake this class each year.

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Intermediate Band

Grade Level: 6-10 Teacher: Elizabeth Bowen Number of Students: unlimited 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 as 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 Type: 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, Sandy Lake Competition, and Barnes and Noble performance.

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

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: E/S/N, 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.

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Symphonic Band

Grade Level: 8-12 Teacher: Elizabeth Bowen Number of Students: unlimited 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 Type: 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.

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: E/S/N, 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.

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Jazz Band

Grade Level: 8-12 Teacher: Elizabeth Bowen Number of Students: Unlimited 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 Type: 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: E/S/N. 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.

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Grades: 9-12 Instructors: Gerri Colvin and Kerry Hillier Number of Students: 30 Class Description: Like to perform? Great at hamming it up? This drama 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 a show designed just for our group of extraordinary players. Students can re-take this class each year.

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.

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

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

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Hillier Number of Students: 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.

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.

Homework Type: 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.

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 discouraged. 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.

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Grades: 9-12 Instructor: Gerri Colvin and Bernadette O’Shea Number of Students: 18 Class Description: This class offers students a chance to participate in a court trial! Teams work with teacher and attorney coaches to prepare their version of the case, both from the prosecution and defense perspective. Preparation is for the Mock Trial competition held in January at the Dallas County Courthouse in a trial room in front of Dallas County lawyers and judges. Winners at the district level qualify for the state meet. When not preparing for competition, students are given instruction in speech and debate skills.

Requirements/Prerequisites: One hour of homework/week is minimum; more may be required for competition. A fall clinic and spring district competition is mandatory; further competition required if team advances to region or state.

Homework Type: Weekly vocabulary tests, preparation of speeches and statements, direct and cross-x questions, memorization of case/statement facts, and rules of evidence, practice session assignments Number of Performances/Weekend Obligations: Friday afternoon extra practices may be assigned as necessary closer to competition date. Two Saturdays are booked with clinic in the fall and competition in January. Depending on advancement, other weekends may be required.

Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Affects GPA. This course counts toward graduation as a fine arts credit. Students must participate in full year course for graduation credit to be met. Grading criteria: tests 40%, class work 30%, and participation 30%.

Special Note: Supplies/Technology Needed: A 1� binder and legal pad is required. A laptop computer with internet access is helpful but not necessary. Dress clothes (suit, tie and dress shoes) are required for lawyers and clothing appropriate for witnesses is required for competition. Students can retake this class each year.

Appreciation Guitar Guitar Grade Level: 5-12

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Teacher: Rees Davies Number of Students: 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 more than welcome to perform in the ensemble concerts if they have the time and the dedication.

Homework Type: 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: E/S/N, 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.

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Grade Level: 5-12 Teacher: Rees Davies Number of Students: 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 Type: Strong work ethic, desire, discipline, and faith are necessary for participation in this class, as well as a minimum of 15-20 minutes of practice time 5 days a week. Private lessons are strongly recommended, but not necessary 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: E/S/N, 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.

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Grade Level: 5-12 Teacher: Rees Davies Number of Students: 14 Class Description: This class is for experienced guitar students who preferably have at least rudimentary sight reading of staff-notated 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 Type: 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: E/S/N, no high school graduation.

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.

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Architecture Appreciation

Grade Level: 9-12 Teacher: Alice McDaniel Number of Students: 16 Class Description: Architecture Appreciation is primarily a hands-on class where students learn about design, engineering principles and construction techniques through miniature building projects. Several local field trips to construction sites will be scheduled during class time. One more field trip each semester will be scheduled for a Saturday – but optional. Students will be presented with a broad overview of historical architecture, placed in its philosophical context, drawing a connection between worldview and human accomplishments.

Homework Type: 15 minutes of reading per week outside of class is common. Two field trips outside of class time per year.

Requirements/Prerequisites: none 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.

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Yearbook

Grade Level: 9-12 Teacher: Leslie Auvenshine Number of Students: 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 Type: 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.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Students must sell ads, attend event and purchase a yearbook t-shirt which serves as their identification when attending events on yearbook business.

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.

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Grade Level: 11-12 Teacher: Patty Gaskamp Number of Students: 18 Class Description: Students who have completed Latin III are already familiar with half of the works included on the AP Latin exam! In-class AP work will consist of translation (individually and in groups), discussion, short essays (in English), and occasional presentations.

Homework Type: Vocabulary memory work and translations outside of class. Minimum of two hours of homework per week but will vary based upon student’s skill and memory work in Latin.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Latin III Grading Scale and Credit: This AP course is optional. Affects GPA. A 1.08 grade 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.

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Grade Level: 11-12 Teacher: Itha Rowland LANGUAGE ELECTIVES Number of Students: 18 Class Description: This class will put in practice what the students have learned in the last Latin I for New CDA Latin I La two years of Spanish. The students will learn to lisStudents, 8th and Above ten, speak, and read in Spanish in a comfortable enGrade Level: 8-12 vironment. By participating in conversations in SpanTeacher: Patty Gaskamp ish the students will read phrases they have heard in Number of Students: 14 Class Description: This course is offered to new CDA English and compare and contrast them when spoken students 8th grade and above who need the Latin I in Spanish. Spanish is an exciting language and these students have lots of fun in this participatory class. graduation requirement.

Homework Type: One to two hours of homework Homework Type: 90 minutes of homework/week each week depending upon student’s background in Requirements/Prerequisites: Avancemos 2 workbook, Cuaderno 2 Latin.

Requirements/Prerequisites: An elective cost is as- Grading Scale and Credit: This Honors course is optional. A 1.04 grade multiplier is applied to all Honors sessed if the student is taking more than 7 cores.

Grading Scale and Credit: Number grade. Affects courses at the end of the school year. Students must GPA. This course counts towards graduation as a Lan- pass any AP or Honors course with a yearly average of 70 or better for a grade multiplier to be applied. guage credit.

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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 Christian Theology

Applie pl d Grade Levels: 9-12 Theolo heolog gy y Teacher: Tyson Guthrie Number of Students: 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 Type: Reading and creative projects with no public performances Requirements: none Grading Scale and Credit: E/S/N. 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.

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Christian Grade Level: 9-12 Theology Teacher: Tyson Guthrie (primary instructor) and Jon Jordan (visiting instructor) Number of Students: 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 Type: Reading and presentations Requirements/Prerequisites: none Grading Scale and Credit: E/S/N. 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.

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Ancient Greek I

Grade Level: 8-12 Teacher: Jon Jordan Number of Students: 18 Class Description: Ancient Greek 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 as well as Plato and other Greek philosophers.

Homework Type: 1 hour of study per week.

Requirements/Prerequisites: None for current High School students. 8th Grade students must have taken Exploring Greek.

Grading Scale and Credit: E/S/N. 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.

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Teacher: Jon Jordan (primary instructor) and Tyson Guthrie (visiting instructor) Number of Students: 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 Greek.

By the end of this course, students will be able to read sections of the New Testament with minimal use of dictionary and other aids. Theological issues raised by the interpretation of various New Testament passages will be explored at the Greek level.

Homework Type: Approximately 60-90 minutes during the week.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Ancient Greek I Grading Scale and Credit: E/S/N. 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.

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Ancient Greek III

Grade Level: 10-12 Teacher: Jon Jordan Number of Students: 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.

Homework Type: Approximately 60-90 minutes during the week.

Requirements/Prerequisites: Ancient Greek II Grading Scale and Credit: E/S/N. 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.

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Grade Level: 10-11, recommended for 11 Teacher: Kathy Schaefer Number of Students: 20 Class Description: SPRING ONLY. Students interested in getting a head start with the college selection/application/admissions process should consider attending this class taught by the CDA Testing and Guidance Coordinator. Students will gain insight into the admissions process from local College admissions professionals on basic college guidance topics such as differentiating between colleges, applications, tips for attending college fairs, identifying priorities, and the value of attending a Christian and/or Liberal Arts college. They will get practical advice on creating resumes, perfecting essays, and taking part in an admissions selection workshop. Students become familiar with Naviance and can take advantage of resources available for career and college selection.

House Worship House Homework Type: Approximately 30-40 minutes Worship Grade Level: 9-12 Requirements/Prerequisites: Laptop/computer helpTeacher: Kerry Hillier ful. A one-inch notebook is required.

Number of Students: unlimited Class Description: House Worship is a Grading Scale and Credit: E/S/N. This course does student-led ministry opportunity with Mrs. Hillier as not count as a fine arts or language credit toward the vocal coach and music coordinator. The students graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be inlearn music throughout the year and then lead their cluded on the transcript. Students can retake this class fellow students in worship at chapel. The students every year. learn how to lead others into worship and how to work Test Test Prep together as a band that is focused on ministry and not Prep performance. There isn’t any additional homework Grade Level: 10-12, other than learning the music. recommended for 11 Homework Type: Approximately 45 minutes -1 hour Teacher: Art Ricciardi per week depending upon individual skill level.

Number of Students: 20 Requirements/Prerequisites: Must be able to play an Class Description: FALL ONLY. A College Prep instrument or enjoy singing. Must play/sing for cha- Genius representative teaches this “Master the SAT” pels as scheduled by the House system. class. This course gives students the tools needed to Grading Scale and Credit: E/S/N. This course does conquer the SAT and PSAT/NMSQT. Students learn not count as a fine arts or language credit toward the logical patterns behind standardized test questions graduation, does not affect the GPA, but will be in- and necessary strategies that help raise test scores. It cluded on the transcript. is open to 10th graders but 11th graders find it most beneficial.

Homework Type: 30 minutes per week.

Requirements/Prerequisites: none Grading Scale and Credit: E/S/N. 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.

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ATHLETIC CREDIT

Students are required to have one credit of PE for graduation. 1/2 a credit is given for each season; therefore, two seasons are needed for meet the graduation requirement.

At this time there are team options for 6th-12th.

High School credit is given for those in 9th-12th.

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

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

Spring Sports

Track for boys and girls Softball for girls Baseball for boys Tennis for boys and girls.

Athletic Performance Training Fall semester for boys and girls Spring semester for boys and girls

Yell Leaders

Robin Henderson - faculty coach One Athletic credit is received for Yell Leaders. This team practices throughout football and basketball season. Their training starts the spring before and requires a summer camp.

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 a teacher. Students can receive help in order to better understand the concept or the problem being worked.

After-school Math Lab (grades 5-8) - Mon. or Tues.

After-school Latin Lab (grades 5-8) - Wed. or Thur.

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 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.

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.

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Latin II Honors Spanish I Latin III Honors Spanish II AP Environmental Science AP Chemistry Integrated Math AP Calculus

M/W and T/Th M/W and T/Th M/W and T/Th M/W and T/Th

Grade Multiplier for Honors or AP 1.04 none 1.04 none

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ADVANCED LANGUAGE CLASSES OFFERED ON FRIDAY

AP Latin and Spanish III Honors are found within the Friday elective schedule and are not required.

AP Latin has a grade multiplier of 1.08.

Spanish III Honors has a grade multiplier of 1.04.

Students must pass all AP and Honor level courses with a yearly average of 70 or better before a grade multiplier is applied. The grade multiplier is added at the end of the school 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 upon 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, debates and video productions are part of the house system. Student Officer elections take place in the spring. Officers are elected by their peers.

POSSIBLE NEW OFFERINGS

For students desiring to go beyond the regular offerings of electives and core options at CDA, two new classes

are being considered for the school year 2014-2015. Minimum enrollment must be met.

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GOVERNMENT* ECONOMICS*

9-12 Fall only 9-12 Spring only

Online Online

GPA Impact Number grade only Number grade only

*Online course is being developed. These courses are dependent upon finding an online platform to support the class. An additional cost may be needed to cover the cost of the online platform and/or dual credit. Government and Economics classes most likely will consist of two online lectures with assigned readings and study. Once a week, students must participate in an online live discussion. Once a month, students must be on campus for a scheduled test.

DUAL CREDIT INFORMATION

Dual Credit is currently being offered for Dual Credit College Physics and 12th grade American 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 American History is equal to 6 hours of college credit.

Integrated Math is tentatively approved as Dual Credit College Algebra.

Dual credit will be sought for AP Art History, Government and Economics.

Other courses are being reviewed.

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 73% on AP tests.

Students are required to take five AP courses to meet the graduation standards of CDA. Students have the option not to take the $89 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. 8th graders must be re-enrolled into 9th grade before a House assignment will be made.

New Year’s Day is not a working day for the faculty or staff. Although re-enrollment opens for your convenience on January 1, please understand that 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 2014-2015.

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 2014-2015 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 2014 athletic offering, please click on Spring Registrations for CURRENT YEAR ONLY.

Thank you for the privilege of educating of your child(ren).

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