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    • The Basics
    • Learning Model
      • Philosophy & Model
    • Learn More & Enrollment
    • Ways to Attend
      • Lower School (K-2nd)
      • Lower School (3rd-6th)
      • Upper School (7th-12)
      • Discovery Thursday
      • Discovery Thursday Jr/Sr
      • Discovery Thursday Gr 3-6
    • Year 2022-2023
      • Academic Calendar 2022-23
      • Classes & Electives
      • NDA Hot Lunch
      • Theme, Trips & Events
      • Student Supply List
      • Athletics and Clubs
    • Registration & Forms
    • Current Student Login
    • Staff and Leadership
  • Home
  • The Basics
  • Learning Model
    • Philosophy & Model
  • Learn More & Enrollment
  • Ways to Attend
    • Lower School (K-2nd)
    • Lower School (3rd-6th)
    • Upper School (7th-12)
    • Discovery Thursday
    • Discovery Thursday Jr/Sr
    • Discovery Thursday Gr 3-6
  • Year 2022-2023
    • Academic Calendar 2022-23
    • Classes & Electives
    • NDA Hot Lunch
    • Theme, Trips & Events
    • Student Supply List
    • Athletics and Clubs
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Junior & Senior Elective Options for 2022-2023

First elective - 11:00 to 12:15

Experience Medieval Art and Culture

Experience Medieval Art and Culture

Experience Medieval Art and Culture

In complement to our core studies, we will dive deeply into the art, culture, and day-to-day life during the Middle Ages. This class will be interactive, engaging, and collaborative as students investigate life in the Middle Ages.

Children of Light

Experience Medieval Art and Culture

Experience Medieval Art and Culture

In this fascinating class students will study how the light that is visible is not only a tiny fraction of the electromagnetic spectrum, but more importantly, that this tiny visible fraction is fundamental to life on earth. This points us to the unique place that earth has in the universe. All of this evidence pointing towards a Designer who made the earth for life, specifically, humanity.

second elective - 12:45 to 2:00

Introduction to Entrepeneurship

Introduction to Entrepeneurship

Introduction to Entrepeneurship

In this engaging elective students will learn about small business, side hustles, and being your own boss. Fundamental skills like marketing, vision-casting, customer relationships, and basic budgeting will be covered. The course will be completed with students creating their own ideas for a side hustle or self-run business.

Robotics 1

Introduction to Entrepeneurship

Introduction to Entrepeneurship

In this two-part class students will begin to learn the basics of programming and robotics. This class will be hands-on, engaging, and project-based. For students interested in technology and/or a career in this realm this is a great class to take.

third Elective - 2:15 to 3:30

The Circulatory, Respiratory, and Nervous Systems!

The Circulatory, Respiratory, and Nervous Systems!

The Circulatory, Respiratory, and Nervous Systems!

Walk through the major systems of the human body. Discovering how they work together. Not only will students learn about the systems of their bodies but they will also see how the imprint of God's design has been stamped upon them. It will be a class built around projects, investigation, and discovery. 

Mythology

The Circulatory, Respiratory, and Nervous Systems!

The Circulatory, Respiratory, and Nervous Systems!

This class will be a whirlwind tour of the mythologies of different cultures around the world. Examine their meaning, significance, stories, and how they inform the storytelling we have today.

SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES

first elective - 11:00 to 12:15

Radicals: Art and Culture in a Time of Revolution

Radicals: Art and Culture in a Time of Revolution

Radicals: Art and Culture in a Time of Revolution

 As our core studies follow the time of the renaissance, reformation, and revolution, we will explore the radical spirit that took hold during that time. Following famous artists and thinkers like Leonardo Da Vinci and others will help students understand this important time period. It will be fun and engaging as art, hands-on learning, and projects will happen throughout this class!

The Wonder of Water

Radicals: Art and Culture in a Time of Revolution

Radicals: Art and Culture in a Time of Revolution

A rich study of something that is taken for granted, water. In this study, students will learn how uniquely designed water is to sustain life on earth, specifically human life. Based upon the work of Dr. Michael Denton students will see how this basic element has been unique designed to sustain life on earth and how that points us to the Designer who made it.

second elective - 12:45 to 2:00

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

In this class, students will read C.S. Lewis' classic "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe". We will have scheduled reading each week that must be completed. After reading the teacher will lead students through a discussion about the chapter. Students will debate characters, ideas, values, and more as we discover the power of story in this classic tale. At the end of the semester students will watch the movie and discuss how similar or different it was. There is a $10 book fee.

Robotics 2

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

A continuation of the first class students will finish their projects and continue to develop their skills in programming robotics.

JR/SR HOUR 4 - 2:15 to 3:30

Whole-Life Enrichment

Introduction to Game Theory

Introduction to Game Theory

In this broad elective students will be enriched in a variety of activities. These activities will include outdoor experiences and projects, personal finance information, artistic experiences, and more. This class will be a variety of enriching opportunities. A class to engage the students in hands-on experiences and active learning.

Introduction to Game Theory

Introduction to Game Theory

Introduction to Game Theory

"Game Theory" is not just fun and games. This area of study is extremely important in many arenas: math, economics, marketing, tech development, strategic decision--making, tactical decision-making and more. Learn how big companies, generals, investors, economists, marketing strategists all use something called "Game Theory" to inform how they make decisions. This class will involve lots of "games" that instruct what is being taught and is a very popular class with students.

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