High School (9th grade and up)

High School classes require a greater level of commitment on the part of the student. Courses at this level involve not only learning new concepts but also being able to analyze them and place them within the larger context of a worldview. Students should expect more rigorous homework assignments, weekly exams and long-term projects. Preparation for related college-board exams is a by-product of some high school level classes. Classes require the purchase of textbooks and other related materials.
French II
Tuesday, 12:30-3:00
This course is a continuation of French I. There will be more grammar and an expansion of vocabulary, memorization, and written exercises. Students will write a short play. French culture will be explored. Homework is required and must be completed on a regular basis.
Teacher: Christine LeGall
Spanish I
Tuesday, 12:30-3:00
Students will be introduced to the Spanish language through dialog and an exploration of literature. They will learn grammar and vocabulary and develop elementary skills in writing and translation. Weekly homework assignments are required.
Teacher: Margaret Fernández
Platform Speech, the Art of Argument and Introduction to Debate
Thursday, 9:30-12:00
Students will study great speeches of famous orators, build their reasoning skills, and be able to recognize fallacies. Learn the basic structure of argument and debate. Students will travel to NCFCA (National Christian Forensics and Communications Association) competitions to observe debates with a view to actually compete when students are adequately prepared.
Teacher: Vanessa Fiori
History of Art with Studio Art
Thursday, 12:30-3:00
This class will be taught in two parts: During the first hour, students will learn art history by looking at various periods of art and discussing them. Students will learn about art concepts and the principles of design to gain the ability to describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate art work. During the second hour of class, students will apply the knowledge they have gained by demonstrating the concepts taught in their studio art projects. Required text: “The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern.”
Teacher: Patricia Melton
Earth Science
Thursday, 12:30-3:00
Topics in this course include the composition of the earth, minerals and rocks, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, weather, climate and the atmosphere. Class demonstrations and some lab work required. T
Teacher: Kim Torquato
French Conversation Club
Tuesday, 3:15-4:15
An after-school club for students who are interested in improving their French language skills. The format of the meeting will involve a discussion of literature which students will be required to read on their own. This class will complement on-line classes because it will provide the necessary interaction between a French native speaker and dedicated students of French. It will be the perfect stepping stone for the AP French oral exam. Pre-requisite: 2 semesters of high school French.
Teacher: Christine LeGall
AP French preparation classes
available upon request.