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
Thursday, 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
Our Dynamic Earth
Thursday, 12:30-3:00
Hurtling through space at speeds in excess of 66 million miles per hour, our small rock planet, earth, is locked in a rhythmic dance with its nearest neighbor star, the sun. A thin atmosphere prevents this ultra-hot star from scorching our planet’s surface and turning it to dust. Deep beneath our planet’s surface, molten magma roils and churns, moving great masses of crust above it. Portions of crust collide and grind past each other, causing earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis on the earth’s surface. Learn more about the geology of the earth and how our planet differs from that of other planets in our solar system. Lab work required.
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.