Upper School Course of Study

Archived Courses

Revised January 2026

Christian Studies

Christian Studies Archived Courses

None at this time.

English Language Arts

English Archived Courses

English 09 VT

This course focuses on skill development in literary analysis and writing for academic purpose. Students identify tone, figures of speech, rhetorical devices and modes then analyze their impact on theme. Students study vocabulary from Classical Roots and within the context of literature. Rhetorical modes of exposition, narration, persuasion, and analysis allow students to respond to prompts to produce both expressive and academic prose. Literature of all genres develops students’ comprehension and analytical skills. Theological integration occurs during the analysis of literary themes. The focus of diverse voices in literature is African-American. Students master skills for success on Pre-ACT and PSAT. Summer reading forms the basis of graded work.

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Credit: 1

English 10 VT

This is a pre-AP course designed to prepare students for the challenge of college-level reading, writing, and thinking necessary for success in junior and senior Advanced Placement English courses. The curriculum includes a variety of complex texts and diverse voices in the major literary genres of drama, short and long fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Through close attention to how authors use the language to serve their unique purposes, students develop their skills of close reading, critical analysis, and argumentation. Writing expectations increase as students routinely compose pieces in a variety of writing modes and use increasingly sophisticated sentence structure and precise diction. This course is suited to reflective learners who perform at high levels in writing and analytical thinking, who enjoy challenge, and who are committed to the rigors and pace of honors course work. Summer reading forms the basis of graded work.

Prerequisite: English 9/English 9 VT and Teacher Recommendation

Credit: 1

English 11 VT

Students are challenged beyond English 11 as they examine American Literature with a focus on historical context that reveals how the American experience is portrayed through the unique voice of American writers who separate themselves from the European tradition of literature. Theological integration occurs during the analysis of literary themes. Students analyze one Native American text, as well as a Native American anthology. Students write with increased mastery of mechanics and rhetoric, focusing on critical and persuasive writing while using MLA format. Students hone their skills through the research process and evaluate literary criticism for the works they read. Students continue their growth in strong development of vocabulary. Skills aligned with ACT are embedded throughout units of study. Summer reading forms the basis of graded work.

Prerequisite: English 10 and Teacher Recommendation

Credit: 1

English 12 Seminar: Comedy and Satire Honors

Designed to offer students a variety of options for literary study and flexible educational opportunities with increased responsibility and autonomy as they transition to college, each one-semester seminar involves in-depth study of texts through discussion, research, and writing that explores a genre or topic of literary significance. Students collaborate with peers to set goals and deadlines and actively take part in preparing for and shaping discussion to stimulate the well-reasoned and civil exchange of ideas. This seminar is taught in a blended format with some content delivered online.

Students read, discuss, and write about texts ranging from comedic plays and fictional works to humorous poems and essays as they explore how writers create and use comedy and satire. Some theoretical pieces are included for insight into the psychology of humor and the ethics of joking. After studying core texts, students make choices from several optional texts and try their hand at writing a comedic or satirical piece. The course culminates in a significant project involving research of primary and secondary sources to support an original literary argument. Instruction in college-level research skills helps students confidently navigate the process of online research using academic databases– from critically evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources and practicing the principles of academic integrity, to organizing and articulating complex ideas clearly and accurately as they support their claims with well-chosen evidence. This course is well-suited to independent learners who are accustomed to the pace and elevated level of honors reading and have demonstrated well-developed writing skills.

Prerequisite: English 11/English 11 VT and Teacher Recommendation

Credit: .5

Mathematics

Mathematics Archived Courses

Accounting

To give an introduction to the principles and methods of accounting and personal finance; to make connections between assets, liabilities and cash flow; to learn the skills necessary for the handling of the financial records of a small business; to introduce the student to automated data processing and its applications to accounting; to learn the necessary skills for the preparation of a federal tax; to learn the basics of insurance and budgeting. Also included in this course is a business simulation.

Prerequisite: Algebra II

Credit: .5

Algebra II VT

This course is designed to pursue higher intellectual engagement through challenging and academically rigorous explorations. It includes the same topics as Algebra II Honors and extends the scope through critical analysis of the complex relationship between concepts and theoretical examination of topics. It is well-suited to students who enjoy the abstract nature of mathematics and who hope to extend their mathematical exploration through AP Calculus and are considering computer science or engineering as college majors.

Prerequisite: Geometry Honors/Geometry VT and Teacher Recommendation

Credit: 1

Finance

This course provides a practical understanding of personal finance and money management and includes a business simulation. Students learn the time value of money, the importance of compound interest, the basics of banking and credit, strategies of investing, and cash flow. Course does not count as one of the four math credits needed for graduation; however it does fulfill the Financial Literacy requirement.

Prerequisite: Algebra II

Credit: .5

Geometry Honors/VT

This course is designed to pursue higher intellectual engagement through challenging and academically rigorous explorations. It includes the same topics as Geometry and provides opportunities for discovery and proof of conjectures. Students discover the need for clear, concise forms of communication to prove mathematical conjectures. This course is well-suited to the above-average math student who benefits from more examples and opportunities for practice.

Prerequisite: Algebra I and Teacher Recommendation

Credit: 1

Precalculus VT

In this year-long introduction, students work cooperatively and independently to explore and analyze data through technological methods and predict data patterns using probability modeling and simulation. Topics include: exploring data by observing patterns and departures; determining what and how to measure; anticipating patterns by introducing probability and simulations; and statistical inference. This project-based course is designed for students interested in exploring other branches of mathematics, and it is ideally suited to students interested in non-mathematics intensive college majors.

Prerequisite: Algebra II Honors/Algebra II VT and Teacher Recommendation

Credit: 1

Science

Science Archived Courses

Biology VT

This course includes the same topics as biology, but challenges students to think scientifically, to integrate concepts, to analyze data, and to explore complex issues. The molecular approach investigates concepts of biology with a focus on the nature and methods of science. Major emphasis include biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, development, and energy. The course includes pre-AP strategies such as drawing inferences, asking questions at the application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation levels, using double-entry journals, and synthesizing varying perspectives.

Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

Credit: 1

Chemistry VT

Topics parallel Chemistry but probe increased depth and breadth particularly in molecular structure and bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, gases acid/base and nuclear chemistry. This course is well-suited to students who wish to engage in higher intellectual engagement through challenging and academically rigorous explorations. Approach is through guided inquiry, explorative research, and cooperative learning.

Prerequisite: Biology and Corequisite: Algebra II Honors/VT and Teacher Recommendation

Credit: 1

Dynamic Earth

Learn the foundations of geology as we examine the composition of the earth and the different mechanisms that shape the earth’s surface. Topics include: how mountains are formed, the earth’s magnetic field, how to classify different minerals, and how a changing earth impacts human lives. This physical geology course incorporates inquiry-based labs, hands on modeling, and a review of content from previous science courses.

Prerequisite: Biology

Credit: 1

Engineer Your World

This full year elective course engages students in authentic engineering practices in a project-based environment. It teaches important engineering skills such as creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, communication and collaboration. Through solving authentic problems, students explore engineering fields and professions including chemical, civil, mechanical, and electrical/software engineering. Topics include addressing customer needs through design, designing with data, reverse engineering, programming, and systems engineering. Course counts toward Technology graduation requirement or Science elective.

Prerequisite: Algebra II Honors/VT

Credit: 1

Introduction to Human Genetics

A survey course in human genetics, this course begins with a review of DNA and then explores the human genome, chromosomes, genetic diseases and mutations, epigenetics, cancer, DNA technology and how genetics impacts our everyday lives.  This course build off of previously mastered content from both Biology and Chemistry.

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry

Credit: 1

Organic Chemistry I

Organic Chemistry is the study of carbon and is required for most engineering and pre-med majors; this two-semester course gives students a competitive edge in these selective majors. Topics include organic nomenclature, isomerism, reaction mechanisms, reactions, structure determination, and synthesis. Specifically, Organic Chemistry I covers alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and halogen compounds. Students may choose to take the first semester, Organic Chemistry I, as a brief introduction or enroll in both semesters for increased content breadth. The goal is to provide a solid foundation which would facilitate a smooth transition to organic chemistry in the sophomore year of college. Due to it’s advanced nature, this course receives A.P. course weighting.

Prerequisite: AP Chemistry

Credit: .5

Organic Chemistry II

Organic Chemistry is the study of carbon and is required for most engineering and pre-med majors; this two-semester course gives students a competitive edge in these selective majors. Topics include organic nomenclature, isomerism, reaction mechanisms, reactions, structure determination, and synthesis. Specifically, Organic Chemistry II covers alcohols, ethers, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, and a final synthesis project. Students may choose to take the first semester, Organic Chemistry I, as a brief introduction or enroll in both semesters for increased content breadth. The goal is to provide a solid foundation which would facilitate a smooth transition to organic chemistry in the sophomore year of college. Due to it’s advanced nature, this course receives A.P. course weighting.

Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry I

Credit: .5

Social Studies

Social Studies Archived Courses

Cultural Anthropology

In this course students will be introduced to basic sociocultural anthropological concepts and how they correlate with the origins, development, and diversity of human culture and society. This course will expose students to a wide variety of topics within social and cultural anthropology, including how anthropological knowledge can be used to shape our global perspective and how it impacts our Christian witness. This course can be taken as a senior Bible elective.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

Domestic Current Events

Students study the ways people interact around contemporary local and national issues. We explore how competing beliefs and goals, methods of engagement, and conflict and cooperation affect the dynamics of those interactions. Contemporary issues have political, economic, social, historic and geographic components and approaches to addressing domestic issues reflect historical influences and multiple perspectives. We apply a Christian perspective and challenge students to make an impact through service learning and projects.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

International Current Events

The dynamics of global interactions among nations and regions present issues that affect all humanity. These dynamics include: competing beliefs and goals, methods of engagement, and conflict and cooperation. Contemporary issues have political, economic, social, historic and geographic components and approaches to addressing global and regional issues reflect historical influences and multiple perspectives. We apply a Christian perspective and challenge students to make an impact through service learning and projects.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

Race, Justice, & Community

Students explore important questions about ethnicity, race, community, and the role of media in our society. An important component is the examination of how people are inspired to take action to help others. Films, outside readings, guest speakers, discussions, and group projects enhance instruction.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

Western Civilization

A historical survey of the Western world from Greece to the Cold War of the 1950s-60s. Students study patterns of continuity and change and the cause and effect nature of historical events from a predominately Western perspective. Topics include democracy formation in Ancient Greece and Rome; development of Christianity and Islam; Middle Ages, rise of modern nations; Renaissance and Reformation including art and intellectual mood; the Age of Monarchs, the Enlightenment, and the French, Russian, and Industrial Revolutions; exploration and imperialism; 1930’s Depression, World Wars and their aftermath. Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information for use in creative productions. Historically appropriate primary and secondary source analysis and novels serve as resources beyond the text.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: 1

Western Civilization VT

This honors course analyzes past people and events to understand their influence and relevance today. Students examine the major achievements of ancient civilizations including Greece and Rome to identify how developments in those areas provided the foundation for western civilization. This course also examines how Europeans created a western world supremacy in the 15th and 16th centuries as a result of exploration and colonization. By examining how Europeans attempted to impose their political, social, and economic views on others, students will have the ability to assess ways this was both helpful and hurtful. Revolutions throughout the world erupted during the 19th, 20th and early 21st centuries, helping to weed out flawed practices that hindered or limited progress.

Prerequisite: Algebra I and Teacher Approval

Credit: 1

World Languages

World Languages Archived Courses

Conversational Spanish

This advanced course primarily focuses on further developing interpersonal and presentation speaking skills and to advance proficiency in all aspects of the interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes. Topics of conversation include but are not limited to travel, health and nutrition, education, family, Christian faith and outreach and current events. For credit, students must consistently perform within the Intermediate Mid proficiency guidelines for speaking as outlined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL).

Prerequisite: Spanish III

Credit: 1

Conversational Spanish Honors

This advanced course primarily focuses on further developing interpersonal and presentation speaking skills and to advance proficiency in all aspects of the interpretive, interpersonal and presentational modes. Topics of conversation include but are not limited to travel, health and nutrition, education, family, Christian faith and outreach and current events. For honors credit, students must consistently perform within the Intermediate High proficiency guidelines for speaking as outlined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language (ACTFL).

Prerequisite: Spanish III and Teacher Recommendation

Credit: 1

Fine Arts

Music Fine Arts Archived Courses

Dance as a Fine Art

In this non-audition course, students learn and perform basics of ballet, jazz, modern, tap, musical theater, and Latin dance forms; research culture and history of dance forms; undergo written and performance assessment; view examples of professional dance; and create individual choreography. They participate in daily exercise focusing on the use of dance for physical fitness. (Note: Credit awarded differs if taken for Fine Arts vs. PE credit.)

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

Introduction to Theatre

In this non-audition course, students practice essential elements of dramatic arts to produce and design technical production elements, research theater history, analyze and create scenes, and develop verbal and physical skills to create characters. Students actively participate and divide time between theater knowledge and acting skills and construct and decorate actual productions.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

Symphony Orchestra

This non-auditioned performance group is an ensemble for strings, winds, and percussion. Students perform a broad range of orchestral works and literature for concert band with emphasis on developing individual technique and gaining knowledge of music theory, history, performance practices, and musical genres. Students develop stage presence, performance etiquette, and contribute to the larger musical productions. Private lessons are encouraged. Honors credit available, see instructor.

Prerequisite: Prior Music Experience

Credit: 1

Visual Fine Arts Archived Courses

None at this time

Health

Health Archived Courses

Elevated Wellness

This completely re-designed health class focuses on principles of wellness and takes students on a journey from the CHCA teaching kitchen to the state-of-the-art greenhouse to the surrounding campus grounds while working directly with a registered dietician, an agriculture sustainability expert, and a wellness coach. Students rotate daily from location to location and learn key principles dealing with living a happy, healthy life from the food one eats to the way in which its grown to the benefits of movement and exercise. Students must be able to participate in physical activities which may include walking, jogging, yoga, deep breathing, and stretching. Course counts toward E&S Certificate Elective and fulfills the Health graduation requirement.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

Physical Education

Physical Education Archived Courses

Conservation and Outdoor Recreation (CORE) as PE

Students expand their knowledge of Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) by exploring several aspects of our nation’s vibrant Conservation Program and popular Outdoor Recreation activities. Under the umbrella of conservation, students explore hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, birding, boating, outdoor games, and gardening. Using a combination of resource and hands on learning, the course fosters daily skill development, information gathering, and project completion. (Note: Credit awarded differs if taken for Elective vs. PE credit.)

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .25

CORE Leadership as PE

In this full year course, students deepen their knowledge of Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) and through combining resources and hands on learning with leadership development. Under the umbrella of Conservation, students delve further into advanced hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, birding, boating, and outdoor games. Students must develop skills and information gathering abilities to strategize, develop and complete projects. (Note: Credit awarded differs if taken for Elective vs. PE credit.)

Prerequisite: Conservation and Outdoor Recreation or Teacher Recommendation

Credit: .5

Dance as PE

In this non-audition course, students learn and perform basics of ballet, jazz, modern, tap, musical theater, and Latin dance forms; research culture and history of dance forms; undergo written and performance assessment; view examples of professional dance; and create individual choreography. They participate in daily exercise focusing on the use of dance for physical fitness. (Note: Credit awarded differs if taken for Fine Arts vs. PE credit.)

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .25

Elevated Wellness as PE

This completely re-designed health class focuses on principles of wellness and takes students on a journey from the CHCA teaching kitchen to the state-of-the-art greenhouse to the surrounding campus grounds while working directly with a registered dietician, an agriculture sustainability expert, and a wellness coach. Students rotate daily from location to location and learn key principles dealing with living a happy, healthy life from the food one eats to the way in which its grown to the benefits of movement and exercise. Students must be able to participate in physical activities which may include walking, jogging, yoga, deep breathing, and stretching. Course counts toward E&S Certificate Elective and fulfills the PE graduation requirement.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .25

Human Performance as PE

Enhance your physical performance in the areas of muscular strength and endurance, force production, explosivity, speed and agility, balance and flexibility, injury prevention and recovery, coordination and reaction time, and aerobic and anaerobic conditioning.¬† Students¬† also develop their knowledge of sports psychology and nutrition.¬†¬†This course is well-suited to¬†in-season athletes, off-season athletes, and non-athletes with an interest in fitness and physical performance. It allows athletes to complete your strength and conditioning work during the school day so that you do not have to commit additional time after school, and/or before or after your sports practice.  (Note: Credit awarded differs if taken for Elective vs. PE credit.)

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .25

Technology

Technology Archived Courses

Engineer Your World

This full year elective course engages students in authentic engineering practices in a project-based environment. It teaches important engineering skills such as creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, communication and collaboration. Through solving authentic problems, students explore engineering fields and professions including chemical, civil, mechanical, and electrical/software engineering. Topics include addressing customer needs through design, designing with data, reverse engineering, programming, and systems engineering. Course counts toward Technology graduation requirement or Science elective.

Prerequisite: Algebra II Honors/VT

Credit: 1

Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Archived Courses

Advanced Investing Honors

With a firm foundation in Financial Literacy, students explore key investing strategies and devise plans tailored to investment principles including long-term growth and short-term gains. Students deepen their understanding of market cycles and terminology while studying the current market alongside past performance. There may be opportunities to work with real accounts. Course counts toward E&S Certificate Elective.

Prerequisite: Financial Literacy
Credit: .5

Agriculture and Sustainability

Students are immersed in the world of regenerative agriculture and will practice this knowledge hands-on in CHCA’s 4,000 sq. ft. greenhouse and other outdoor growing spaces. Students will study a range of agricultural techniques and focus on sustainable growing methods while looking at the impact agriculture has on the climate. Through the hands-on work, students will learn techniques associated with soil, hydroponic, and aeroponic growing in addition to knowledge around crop rotation, soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration. Course counts toward E&S Certificate Elective.

Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5

Culinary Arts: American Fare

Part hands-on culinary instruction, part health and nutrition, part food exploration, culinary arts electives are designed to introduce students to a range of food options while empowering them to create, design, and prepare delicious meals. In this course, students explore the heart of American cuisine while grasping cooking techniques and baking skills. They apply health-conscious methods toward American favorites such as the perfect burger, comforting macaroni and cheese, classic pies, pizzas, and more. Course counts toward E&S Certificate Elective.

Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5

Culinary Arts: In the Bakery

Part hands-on culinary instruction, part health and nutrition, part food exploration, culinary arts electives are designed to introduce students to a range of food options while empowering them to create, design, and prepare delicious meals. This this course, students learn how to make baked goods ranging from pies, cookies, breads to pan aux chocolate, danishes, cheesecakes, and more. Students understand how baking with a health-conscious mindset creates food both nutritious and delicious. Course counts toward E&S Certificate Elective.

Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5

Culinary Arts: International Cuisine

Part hands-on culinary instruction, part health and nutrition, part food exploration, culinary arts electives are designed to introduce students to a range of food options while empowering them to create, design, and prepare delicious meals. In this course, students take a culinary trip around the world while experiencing different flavors and cultures through cuisine. They learn how to make exotic dishes and the background behind each one including flavors and techniques that are native to Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and more. Course counts toward E&S Certificate Elective.

Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5

Culinary Management

Students run the Teaching Kitchen located in the back of the CHCA’s 4,000 sq. ft. greenhouse located at the CHCA High School. They oversee the production side of the Teaching Kitchen which includes running the business of selling directly to consumers with value-added products, many of which are sourced directly from the school gardens. In addition to business skills such as customer service, financial tracking, and team building, students learn both basic and advanced culinary skills to aid in kitchen confidence. This course also has honors options for selected students who perform extra responsibilities.

Prerequisite: Successful Application; Perspectives of Entrepreneurship starting 22-23

Credit: 1

Culinary Skills & Food Ed.

Part hands-on culinary instruction, part health and nutrition, part food exploration, this elective is designed to introduce students to a range of food options while empowering them to create, design, and prepare delicious meals. Modeled after the Stone Barns Center’s Food Ed. curriculum, this class uses a teaching kitchen concept that offers regular guided hands-on instruction covering a range of cooking skills including knife skills, mise en place, food preparation, and heat application (including sautéing, braising, roasting, grilling, and sous vide). In addition, we study food sourcing and human health while exploring a range of diets from around the world along with accompanying cuisine. Course counts toward E&S Certificate Elective.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

Elevated Wellness

This completely re-designed health class focuses on principles of wellness and takes students on a journey from the CHCA teaching kitchen to the state-of-the-art greenhouse to the surrounding campus grounds while working directly with a registered dietician, an agriculture sustainability expert, and a wellness coach. Students rotate daily from location to location and learn key principles dealing with living a happy, healthy life from the food one eats to the way in which its grown to the benefits of movement and exercise. Students must be able to participate in physical activities which may include walking, jogging, yoga, deep breathing, and stretching. Course counts toward E&S Certificate Elective and fulfills the Health graduation requirement.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

Greenhouse Growing Systems

With CHCA’s 4,000 sq.ft. greenhouse as the perfect classroom, students foster a love and knowledge of horticulture in a climate-controlled space that allows for year-round harvests. Soil planting is only the beginning as students get a hands-on education of the future of horticulture through aeroponic and hydroponic growing methods. Course also provides opportunities in the outdoor gardens when weather permits. This is a hands-on course with little to no extra work required outside of class hours and counts toward E&S Certificate Elective.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

Horticulture Management

Students run both the farming and business of Eagle Farms. The farming involves horticulture practice through gardening techniques (planting, growing, and harvesting) in CHCA’s 4,000 sq. ft. greenhouse located at the CHCA High School and other outdoor farming spaces located on and off campus. Business involves management and oversight of the Eagle Farms eCommerce platform in addition to the physical marketplace that offers home-grown, home-made, and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) products. This course also has honors options for selected students who perform extra responsibilities.

Prerequisite: Successful Application; Perspectives of Entrepreneurship starting 22-23

Credit: 1

Perspectives of Entrepreneurship

A college-style seminar featuring podcasts and lectures from leaders in entrepreneurship. Students study market validation, customer interviews, industry analysis, marketing, leadership, and vision. Required for the Entrepreneurship Certificate. Honors option available.

Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5

Practicum

Students garner hands-on experience in business management while working at a business internship at CHCA or other institution. Each opportunity challenges students to expand on customer service, financial tracking, product design, and program vision, thus creating an innovative approach to a traditional business class. Students are responsible for finding and applying for their own internships. This course also has honors options for selected students who perform extra responsibilities.

Prerequisite: Successful Application; Perspectives of Entrepreneurship starting 22-23

Credit: 1

Small Business Management

Students run The Leaning Eagle Coffee Bar located in the center of Miracle Commons in the CHCA High School. They gain business management experience through daily work at the coffee bar providing customer service, tracking financials, building a team, tracking sales and inventory, and more. Rather than meet daily in a classroom, students “report to work” and manage the student-run business for their particular bell. This course also has honors options for selected students who perform extra responsibilities.

Prerequisite: Successful Application; Perspectives of Entrepreneurship starting 22-23

Credit: 1

General Electives

General Elective Archived Courses

Beyond the Classroom: Skills for Life

In today’s fast-paced environment, it is important students develop practical techniques and knowledge to navigate life’s day-to-day challenges. Designed to be interactive, practical and highly informative, this high-energy course uses subject matter experts to impart their wisdom while incorporating creative learning experiences. Students develop skills to budget time, money and other resources; understand employment paperwork and procedures; build relationships with medical professionals; manage stress; plan healthy, tasty and budget friendly meals; solve common life tasks; make the most of college resources and cope with sticky social situations. Honors credit available, see instructor.

Prerequisite: English 10/English 10 VT

Credit: .5

Communication in Relationships

Students expand their knowledge of Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) by exploring several aspects of our nation’s vibrant Conservation Program and popular Outdoor Recreation activities. Under the umbrella of conservation, students explore hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, birding, boating, outdoor games, and gardening. Using a combination of resource and hands on learning, the course fosters daily skill development, information gathering, and project completion. (Note: Credit awarded differs if taken for Elective vs. PE credit.)

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

Conservation and Outdoor Recreation (CORE)

Students learn how to avoid relational crashes and maintain great relationships as they explore and test foundational truths that inform the mindsets and behaviors inherent in healthy family, friend and dating relationships. Moving beyond simply learning about these foundational truths, students are challenged to experiment with them and develop relational tools as they apply these truths in their real life. Students draw from personal experiences, consider the experiences of others, and participate in small group discussions as they discover and test the elements of positive purposeful relationships. Students complete a pre and post survey about their experiences in these integral relationships at the beginning and end of this course to assess and affirm growth. A level of maturity is required to engage in this content.

Prerequisite: English 9/English 9 VT

Credit: .5

CORE Leadership

In this full year course, students deepen their knowledge of Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (CORE) and through combining resources and hands on learning with leadership development. Under the umbrella of Conservation, students delve further into advanced hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, birding, boating, and outdoor games. Students must develop skills and information gathering abilities to strategize, develop and complete projects. (Note: Credit awarded differs if taken for Elective vs. PE credit.)

Prerequisite: Conservation and Outdoor Recreation or Teacher Recommendation

Credit: .5

Human Performance

Enhance your physical performance in the areas of muscular strength and endurance, force production, explosivity, speed and agility, balance and flexibility, injury prevention and recovery, coordination and reaction time, and aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. Students also develop their knowledge of sports psychology and nutrition. This course is well-suited to in-season athletes, off-season athletes, and non-athletes with an interest in fitness and physical performance. It allows athletes to complete your strength and conditioning work during the school day so that you do not have to commit additional time after school, and/or before or after your sports practice. (Note: Credit awarded differs if taken for Elective vs. PE credit.)

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5

Sports Communication

This course is designed to help students learn traits, behaviors, and concepts used by successful leaders in the field of sports. This course will analyze players and coaches across various sports to dissect what successful leadership looks like in athletics and in the game of life. In this seminar style course, students will read articles and watch films that encompass certain topics, such as courage, determination, discipline, and selflessness to name a few. Students will study successful athletes and coaches at the professional and collegiate levels, as well as analyze sports films and documentaries to better understand leadership in tangible terms. The objective of the course is to prepare students to become positive leaders during their time at CHCA, in college, and in their future careers. If you are interested in becoming a better leader, finding your voice, and influencing others in a positive way, then this class is for you.

Prerequisite: None

Credit: .5