Elective Opportunities

Bushcraft (Grades 6–8) First Semester Only

Thursday 12:45–1:40

Bushcraft (Grades 9–12) First Semester Only

Thursday 1:45–2:40

Teacher: Josh Greer

Description: Bushcraft is the study and practice of surviving and thriving in the wild. The course teaches hands-on wilderness skills involving basic cutting tools, knots, shelters, foraging, orienteering, and building and cooking with fire. Students will participate in many projects and move from basic to advanced skills.

There is a $15 material fee included in the cost of this course.

Class and Material Cost: $143

Book: None

Prerequisite: None

Handyman Skills for Everyone! (Grades 6-8)
Second Semester Only

Thursday 12:45–1:40

Class and Material Cost: $173

Handyman Skills for Everyone! (Grades 9–12)
Second Semester Only

Thursday 1:45–2:40

Class and Material Cost: $173

Teacher: Josh Greer

Description: This class is a hands-on course teaching young men and women to use a wide variety of hand tools and power tools, practice safety, gain familiarity with automotive and small engine maintenance, understand and troubleshoot home electric, plumbing, and repair projects, plan and complete construction projects, maintain appliances and tools, learn to operate and market a business, and apply their new-found skills in service-learning projects. 

Project Supply Fee: $45 per student (This covers the cost of lumber and fasteners for the in-class projects.)

Supply/Tool List: All students will need the following: Claw hammer, 25-foot tape measure, speed square (aka angle square), flathead and Philips screwdrivers, carpenter’s pencil, and utility knife. Supplies do not need to be new.

Food Prep and Fun Snacks Club — (Ages 12–18)

3rd Thursday and Friday of each month during the lunch period (12:00–12:40).

Cost: This club has a $190 fee to cover expenses.

You can register for this club when submitting your registration form.

Teacher: Ilda Percini

Description: Food brings people together; banqueting is a major biblical theme. We find pleasure in preparing and presenting our edible creations. Culinary Arts is a growing field of study. This new GRACE Club provides an opportunity for students to learn beyond food, as our resident culinary, award-winning expert, Ilda Percini, presents foundational skills and guides students as they learn and create. This will be a “hands-on” activity, allowing students to develop knowledge and skills in this area. Please let us know of any food allergies to which your child might be affected.

This will be a 10-session “club” where the class will meet once each month (3rd week) throughout the year during the lunch period in the kitchen. There will be finger food to taste in class or to take home.

Different recipes will be used each year so that students may continue to enjoy the club year after year!

A Personal Note from Ilda Percini: I have developed the desire and the passion to cook, bake, and create different dishes, I do love and enjoy the variety of food we have in America, and I am always looking to taste new foods myself. Our kids must not be picky eaters; we parents and teachers are the ones to teach them and we also do so by our examples. I do have a teaching degree as well.

Check out my Instagram account at #ildasculturalcuisine.

Home Economics — (Grades 9–12)

Friday 1:40–3:10

Teacher: Alida Luck

Description: In Home Economics class, students will examine a Biblical look at the relationships they have in their lives, different ways of communication, budgeting and finance, goal setting, Christian hospitality through sharing meals and fellowshipping around food, and more. The students will learn practical life skills that will apply to our life such as: laundry, cleaning, ironing, sewing, embroidery, preparing and learning diverse techniques for preparing foods, how to fill out paperwork, general health, as well as some car and safety knowledge. They will learn about the responsibilities that adulthood brings and will be equipped with the knowledge which they will need to accomplish this such as simple repairs for a future home . They will also look at the habits we have in our lives and how to build healthy habits which will help us throughout our lives.A group service project such as a quilt, pillowcases, or stuffed animals will be completed and donated to an appropriate cause, and a recipe collection is required for a semester project. There is a $30 material fee  included in the cost of this course.

Supplies: Notebook or Journal

Kaleidoscope — (Grades K–2)

Thursday 12:45–1:40
Teacher: Ruth Noble

Friday 1:40–3:10
Teacher: Alida Luck

Description: This new class is a fun introduction to a variety of subjects!  There will be a 3-year rotation of content. This year we will enjoy The History of ME first semester and Beginning Geography (maps) second semester.  All year we will learn about good manners and healthy habits plus give presentations, an expanded version of “show and tell”, making oral communication easy and fun. There is a $5 copy fee included in this class.

Year 2 (2025-2026) will offer children’s literature and music, continuing history and geography.

Year 3 (2026-2027) will continue history, geography, and music, adding writing and memorization.

Supplies: 24+crayons, scissors, glue stick, #2 pencils

DRAMATIC ARTS AND EXPLORING THEATRE —

(Grades 6–8) Thursday 2:45–3:40
Teacher: Stephanie Green

(Grades 9–12) Thursday 2:45–3:40
Teacher: Josh Greer

Description: This high-energy course explores acting styles and techniques through sketches, improv, and formal performance. Through discussion, presentation, and hands-on activities, students strengthen their acting and public speaking skills. While creating scenes and studying theatre’s historical development, students recognize the artistry of our Creator and the call to use performance to point others to Him.

This year, we are offering middle school and high school level drama classes. Each class will highlight the fundamentals of dramatization along with working intensively on a full production. There will be try-outs for parts and a minimum number of students will be required to enroll in this class. When the students are not working on their production, they may be writing and practicing short scripts and playing many games that teach and improve acting skills.

Both classes will be offered during the last hour on Thursdays so that practice times can be extended as needed as production time gets closer. A $30 fee is included in this class to pay for the license, scripts, and audio equipment for the play. Costumes and props will all be provided by actors and families helping to find free supplies.

Grades 6–8 will perform a large production in December while students in grades 9–12 will have a short performance. A longer performance will be performed by high school students in May 2025, while the middle schoolers will have a short performance. All students will have a role in performances. 

WEB DESIGN 101: CREATING YOUR OWN WEBSITE (Grades 9–12)
Friday 2:40–3:40
Teacher: Dustin Boss

Description: Welcome to the inspiring realm of web design! In this course, tailored for aspiring young web developers, we embark on a journey to explore the depths of HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript. Our mission is to empower students to unleash their creative potential and honor their Christian values as they craft their own digital expressions on the web.
Throughout this course, students will:
•Master the building blocks of web development with HTML to structure their web pages.
•Add style and visual appeal to their websites using CSS to create stunning designs.
•Harness the power of Bootstrap to create responsive and user-friendly layouts.
•Bring interactivity and functionality to their sites with JavaScript.
•Gain hands-on experience by completing fun and engaging projects.
Whether your young learners aspire to become future web designers, programmers, or simply wish to express their Christian values online, this course will equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to make a meaningful impact in the digital world. Join us in nurturing creativity and faith through web design and start building your own web masterpiece today! 

Books Required:
CSS in Easy Steps, 4th Edition, By Mike McGrath (ISBN 10: 1840788755)

HTML: In Easy Steps, 9th Edition by Mike McGrath (ISBN 10: 1840788763)

JavaScript in Easy Steps, 6th Edition by Mike McGrath (ISBN 10: 1840788771)