Math B
The Seniors have completed their study of the quadratic function and imaginary numbers. This year they spent some time learning how to use their calculator to graph quadratic functions and inequalities.
Mrs. Wong
Algebra II
The Juniors have completed their study of the quadratic function. This was their first experience working with imaginary numbers.
Mrs. Wong
Geometry
Currently the Sophomores are designing stained glass windows using lines. They studied Frank Lloyd Wright’s stained glass designs using geometric shapes and are now designing their own. They realize that geometry is not just for the classroom.
Mrs. Wong
Fingerprints
Forensics Class has completed its unit on Fingerprints, and Other Impressions. The students took their actually fingerprints and investigated its characteristics. They use magnifying glasses to search for specifics such as: whorls, loops, and arches. They also investigated two other classmates’ fingerprints and indentified at least 7 categorical items of the fingerprint.
Mrs. Christian
Consumer Math
Consumer Class had a guest speaker. The guest speaker, (a parent) a bank manager came to share with our class the importance of checking and savings accounts. The students have been working on a unit dealing with personal and small businesses assets, liabilities, profits and deficits. They have been introduced to the business aspect of calculating profits, and gains. The students were given a mock business to calculate its assets, liabilities, profits and deficiencies.
Mrs. Christian
Geometry
Geometry Class is entering into a unit on Parallel and Perpendicular Lines. Students will work on activities that will allow them to draw and identify different types of lines. The students will be engaged in word problems that will demonstrate how parallel and perpendicular lines can ne used in driving, maps, and carpentry.
Mrs. Christian
Solving Equations
Advance Algebra students are currently working on Solving Equations. They will write their own word problems to display how an every day life situation ca be written in an algebraic equation.
Mrs. Christian
Integers
8th Grade Math Class is currently working on a unit of Integers. Students will be engaged in activities that will require them to add, subtract, divide and multiply using integers. The students will write everyday examples of how integers are used in our lives.
Mrs. Christian
Future Scientist
This week in lab we conducted an experiment on Weathering and Erosion. We took a small in-house field trip to the elementary school playground to observe how air, water and ice have affected the grounds. Students became scientist for the moment and experienced first hand some of the techniques used in the field. They were able to differentiate between physical and chemical erosion and the textbook became alive. Finally, after the observations were made some took turns sliding down the kiddy slide.
Mrs. Alvarado
High School Electives
Dance
Students will learn fundamental skills in these dance techniques: ballet, modern, hip-hop and jazz, pop-n-lock and break dancing. The course will emphasize creative expression through movement, awareness of space, timing and dance technique.
Drama/Theater Arts I, II
These courses instruct students in the fundamentals of theater arts. Course I is designed to teach students the art of pantomime, improvisation and human video. Students in course II learn the basic skills of acting and develop short skits that present contemporary dialogue.
Leadership
This course gives high school interns an opportunity to work with 4th and 5th grade students during their physical education class. Interns are taught how to effectively run a physical education class and how to prepare a lesson plan. Interns will also be given an opportunity to execute their lesson plans.
Yearbook
Students taking the yearbook course will assist in creating the school yearbook. They are formed into work groups according to their liking: photographers, layout artists, writers, etc. Students will learn how to design yearbook pages!
World Civilization
A year-long college credit course that covers the Neolithic Revolution and rise of civilization through the classical, post-classical, and early modern period. With quizzes and projects, as well as tests.
Internship
Students choose an area where they would like to assist and grow in knowledge. Students assist in classrooms, tutor students, and in the office.
Fashion
In this course, students are introduced to professional standard sewing techniques and apparel construction. Through assignments, the techniques are applied to produce finished garments for the upcoming Christmas Program.
Audio Visual
The courses focus on audio, visual, and audio-visual equipment. Through hands-on experience, participants learn how to operate the soundboard, light board, computer programs such as Media Shout, and integrate its use during our Chapel service.
Photography
This course covers types of photography, digital camera basics, and creating still and moving pictures.
Home Economics
This course covers theories and methods of cooking, Students are taught to set up a proper workstation. In addition, students are taught a series of knife cuts using the proper safe knife handling methods, accomplish and season a variety of foundation dishes, define, utilize, and convert standard American weights and measurements.
Worship Team
This course is designed for vocalists and instrumentalist who have a desire to worship the Lord. Students are taught basic pitch and rhythmic notation as well as harmonization. The course also provides a practical study of various styles of worship.
Choir
In this elective students learn to sign different choral arrangement and will learn to sign harmony.
Art of Mathematics
Students connect math to architecture on this very exciting elective.
Art/Drawing
Students will learns the basic elements of Drawing.
Self Defense
Students will learn the basic self-defense moves and will know how to defend themselves from an attacker.
Physical Body Training
Boys will train and work out the different areas of their bodies and will also do strength training.
Body Workout
Girls will work out to “Body Gospel”.