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Electives

During 8th period each day, Upper School students have the opportunity to participate in an exciting array of elective courses.  Students may take one or two electives each year. 

 

Electives for the 2010-11 School Year

 

 

Advanced Physical Education - Instructor, Jason Alexander

This particular elective course is offered in two separate sections - one for boys and one for girls.  The course is designed to enhance skills and abilities through goal oriented weight training and conditioning. 

     

 

Craftings – Instructor, Ruth Vann    

Students learn to knit, embroider, hand sew, make purses and bags, and jewelry. 

     
   

Creative Writing / Journalism – Instructor, Dorothy Callaway    

     
 

DramaInstructor, Becky Stone    

Theatre Veritas provides an outstanding opportunity for our students to learn the history and art of the dramatic arts.  Students enrolled in this elective present a Shakespearean play in the fall of each year and a musical in the spring.   See the Performing Arts section under Student Life for more details and photos.

    

     
 

First Person Nature – Instructor, Pat Stone    

This elective course allows students to experience nature at its best.  Students enrolled in this elective gain hands-on experience in dealing with many aspects of nature such as planting, caring for plants, building a fire, trail building, camping, water rafting, and many other fun adventures. 

     
   

High School Chorus - Instructor, Becky Stone

This elective course provides an opportunity for students to study and perform choral literature from a variety of stylistic periods, genres, and cultures appropriate for high school vocal development. The High School Chorus

performs at numerous Veritas Christian Academy events. This elective provides the pportunity for students to develop skill in individual vocal development and in ensemble singing.

     

 

Middle School Art Instructor, Jennifer Edwards

Students learn skill in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, collage, sculpture, and multimedia projects as they learn the elements of art and principals of design through hands-on artwork and demonstration.

     
 

Middle School Performing Arts

This course is for Middle School students who are interested in performance. It is a beginning level course designed to prepare students for more advanced dramatic productions.  The students in this elective will perform in Lessons and Carols, the Spring Musical, and other productions as time allows. 

     
 

Praise Band - Instructor, John Hathaway

Students who enroll in this elective can take advantage of this opportunity to learn and enjoy contemporary praise songs to lead their peers in worship during chapel.  These students will also have the opportunity to perform at various school events. 

     
 

Studio ArtInstructor, Elisa Petree

This course is designed for High School students who want to take their art skills to a higher level.  This class will explore many different art mediums and expressions.

     

 

Video Production I, II, and III

In this elective, students have the opportunity to learn both the technical aspects of video productions as well as the “power” of presenting a meaningful message in a clear way.  This is a hands-on elective in which each student experiences planning, writing, shooting, editing, and directing his or her own creative projects. 

     
   

Yearbook – Instructor, Sharon Madison  

High School students have the opportunity to design, layout, and create the school yearbook.  This is a hands-on class utilizing photography, design, and computer software.