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Senior writing for college: This course will focus on three aspects for high school seniors to prepare for college acceptance and writing skills. The first part will be writing essays for college and scholarship applications. Part two is research writing and presentation which is important for group projects. Lastly, resume writing is key to applying for jobs.
This class will be more of a technical writing class for practical application.
Instructor: TBA
This class in persuasive rhetoric and communications will introduce students to the skills that are necessary to communicate effectively on a public platform. Rhetorical analysis, practice, and classroom exercises will encourage students to learn how to argue persuasively and winsomely with a decidedly Christian World View. To achieve this goal, students will be asked to analyze, study, learn and practice the skills that are necessary to become effective public speakers. This class will encourage participants to learn how to manage public speaking anxiety, how to better persuade and influence resistant audiences, and how to use different styles of formal debate to learn the art of argument. Classwork and homework will require students to write and deliver speeches, make and present visual and demonstrative presentations, research opposing viewpoints, and write critiques of each another as they refine their skills at the podium. Pre-requisites: students must have basic writing skills and a desire to become more confident public speakers.
Teacher: Sue Gray
German I in high school is designed to give students a basic introduction to the four components of learning a world language- speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Since level 1 is at the beginning, no prior knowledge of the language is assumed. We will learn basic conversational vocabulary and phrases and move throughout the year learning how to communicate at the basic level in the German language. Students will learn how to order food in a café, how to shop for clothes, and how to describe themselves and the people they know. Grammar will be learned at a steady pace, for the purpose of furthering communication in the language.
Colleges require a minimum of 2 years of the same language for admissions to college.
Teacher: David Lovin
Would you like to take the fear out of algebra and make sure your child is well prepared for high school math? Pre-algebra is the place to make that happen. Not only will the class focus on solidifying and cementing important math skills, but it will introduce basic algebra concepts concretely through Dr. Borenson’s Hands on Equation program (see Instructor’s Vimeo).
We will be using Saxon Pre-Algebra (3rd Edition) which provides a balanced, integrated mathematics program. We will cover concepts such as prime and composite numbers, fractions and decimals (which must be mastered before Algebra), order of operations, coordinates, exponents, radicals, ratios, algebraic phrases and concepts, probability, and more.
Manipulatives are an intrigal part of classroom instruction making math concepts meaningful and memorable. Students will have time in class to practice what they learn. Parents are asked to participate by using the answer key to correct a portion of the weekly homework, as well as monitoring exams.
Instructor: Mindy Black mindyb2020@yahoo.com
Prerequisite for Pre-Algebra:
This course is an entry level course for the HARC Mathematics Program. Pre-approval is required before registering for the class. To ensure that your student is prepared for the Pre-Algebra course, please have him/her take the Saxon Middle School Placement Test (Questions 41-80). Saxon_Middle_School Placement Test
Students are to take the test to the best of their ability without help for accurate placement. Please mail the test including the students work to Mindy Black at 709 Bahama Ct., Holly Springs, NC 27540. Please provide an email address or phone number where you can be reached to discuss the test results.
Textbook: Saxon Algebra 1/2 (3rd Edition)
You do not need the DIVE CD.