J-Term 2010 Course Selection

Please click the link below to complete the “J” Term Course Interest form. The form needs be completed by Wednesday, September 23. Each student should only complete the form one time

::Course Interest Survey

American Heritage-College Tours-SAT Prep

Staff: Mr. Hurst and Mrs. Cook

May be paired

Our nation was founded by Christians and built on Christian principles. This class will examine the evidence for America’s Christian heritage. Fieldtrips to regional Christian colleges that students may be interested in attending. (Eastern University, Valley Forge Christian College, Washington Bible College, Philadelphia Biblical University and Gordon College) College Scholarship opportunities will be explored and applications drafted and submitted. This course will offer an examination of the people, principles, politics, beliefs, and philosophies that made up the foundation of our country the United States of America. Students will experience life as a colonial in Williamsburg, a federalist in Philadelphia, a confederate in Gettysburg, and a responsible citizen of the United States of America in our countries capital Washington D.C.. The fieldtrips to the following places listed above will allow students to use their Christian worldview to take a glimpse into the lives of those people who had an impact in developing this country. If you have an interest in politics, law, history, social work, or even your heritage as an American, this is the class for you.

Cost will be approximately $200-$400. Cost will be dependent upon travel requirements.

SAT/ACT Prep

Staff: Mrs Henry and Mrs. Hudson

May be paired

Do you feel confident in your ability to:

A) narrow the college search down to a reasonable size list according to your specific criteria?

B) obtain your highest possible score on the ACT and SAT (which are used to determine acceptance and scholarship offers)

C) set up college visits, speak to faculty members and admissions counselors, and ask the right questions?

D) search and apply for scholarships?

E) know whether to take an SAT II Subject test?

F) find time to do all of this while you are taking classes during the traditional four block semester?

Cost: $100 to cover the cost of the SAT Online Preparation (active for 4 months) and ACT Prep book. Other expenses will be for personal visits made with parents.

Mexico Immersion

Staff: Sra. Curtis

Spend one week in a Spanish Immersion school in Guadalajara, Mexico. This time will challenge and broaden your ability to communicate in Spanish. Classrooms are divided into varying levels from beginner to advanced. Travel via bus to Ixmiquilpan Mexico for missions outreach. We will be working with the pastor from a local Mexican church, El Pan de Vida Church. Students will be involved in evangelism, worship services and children’s ministry.

Cost will be approximately $1500 depending on airfare. This will include meals in Ixmiquilpan but not in Guadalajara. ($200 deposit due by October 1st, 2009. Limited to 10 students due to transportation available while in Ixmiquilpan.

Driver’s Ed

Staff: Mr. Mohr

Must be paired

Partial (six day) course offered to 10th graders who are eligible for driver’s education. Students who take this course must also select another ‘J’ term course that is compatible in regards to time schedule. (Must be paired with another course).

Cost will be $50 plus state mandated cost.

Habitat for Humanity

Staff: Mr. Trice

May be paired

DCHS students will participate in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home. Students will learn and employ construction skills to provide affordable housing for a Sussex County family.

Cost will be for basic safety equipment and tools ~$50.

Art Class

Staff: Mrs. Betts

May be paired

Students will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of various artistic expressions that may include leather and metal tooling, clay and wire sculpture, mosaic, collage, book making, calligraphy, sketching, and painting, as well as, perspective techniques, color theory, various image transfer methods, and mat cutting.

Cost will depend on personal projects selected.

Jamaica Missions Trip

Staff: Mr. Rusty Dukes, Pastor Tim Dukes and Parent Chaperone

May be paired

Participants will have the exciting and rewarding opportunity to minister to the people of Jamaica through a partnership with Teen Challenge. In addition to helping build dorms at Teen Challenge, teams will go out into the community to minister to those in prison, those living on the street, and children in local schools. This is a life changing experience, both for you and those you touch in Christ’s name.

Cost will be $1,400 with a $100 non-refundable deposit required by September 22th.

The Write Stuff

Staff: Mr. Scott

May be paired

A creative writing workshop designed to immerse students in the thinking/writing process. This course will enable students with writing potential to improve and expand upon their skills. We will concentrate on short story, poetry and biographic writing, as we go out into the community and interview elderly citizens to produce a literary review on Sussex County memories and musings. Community service credits will be earned.

Cost will be up to approximately $50 depending upon field trips taken.

Athletic Training

Staff: Doc Hunt

May be paired

Exploring the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of the physically active. This course will combine theory, practical labs, and field trips to various athletic training facilities. Students will complete First Aid and CPR training, and achieve basic Athletic Training skills.

Cost will be approximately $50 for supplies and travel costs.

Home Missions

Staff: Sra. Curtis and DCHS Staff

May be paired

Local Ministry/Service Outreach. Students will be challenged through various local service projects to be Christ hands extended. Work with elementary children from North Georgetown Elementary and Howard T. Ennis. Ministry to local nursing homes. We will also be cooking for several homeless shelters and our own soup kitchen. Additionally, evangelistic outreach and Sidewalk Sunday School will be conducted in the Baltimore area. Other service/ministry projects as they become available.

Cost is $100 and due by December 20th, 2009. Students traveling to Baltimore will need to pay an extra $50. Limited to 15 students.

Culinary Arts

Staff: Mrs. Viramontes

May be paired

This intense, hands on, interactive course will teach students about culinary arts, restaurant management and catering coordination. We will be working closely with Georgia house Restaurant to learn: Portion control, cost analysis, front of the house service, kitchen organization and food prep. Students will also learn culinary terms, how to read a recipe, and receive cooking and baking instruction. We will also be helping with community fund raisers and planning a service event.

Cost-$75 will cover field trip, and cost for food for in school cooking class.

Science Olympiad and AP Chemistry Prep

Staff: Mrs. Henry

May be paired

Students will be given the opportunity to enhance their scientific knowledge and skill by preparing for the Science Olympiad competition at Delaware State University in March 2010. All science discipline will be available for exploration through hands-on, fun, and challenging events. AP chemistry students will be given foundational instruction in preparation for the Spring 2010 course.

Cost approximately $30.

Internships/Coop

Students will be given the opportunity to explore career related job opportunities through internships and cooperative work agreements with businesses or ministries. Students will be required to coordinate the development of a set of competencies that the students/parents, businesses/ministries, and DCHS agree upon as the curriculum guide and provide a 5-page, APA formatted end of experience paper.

Digital Media

Staff: Mr. Sadler and Master Kim

May be paired

This high-energy course will allow students of any ability to find their niche in the exciting field of contemporary digital design and media. Using the new DCHS Mac Lab we will explore the development of a short-film from concept to story-boarding to scripting, set design and layout, directing – and of course acting. Students will have a chance to “specialize” but will also cross-train in techniques of filming and video-editing. But that’s not the only cross-training we will offer; students will also receive daily self-defense instruction from the black belt instructors of Park’s Martial Arts plus daily Asian studies courses such as reading and writing the Korean language, Asian cultural etiquette, and even how to properly use chopsticks.

Cost is approximately $125.00

Holy Lands Trip

Staff: Mr. Jones

A trip to the Holy Lands centering on developing a deeper understanding of God’s chosen people and His precious design for all of man. Using the Biet Bracha guest house in the Galilee as a base of operations, team members will visit prominent biblical site while providing service to at a Hebrew-Christian School, work at the homes of holocaust survivors, widows, single moms etc., and participating in pro-life outreach in Tel Aviv. The team will help with renovations at the Shelter (Discipleship Center) in Eilat (also a super place to snorkel and swim with the dolphins! They will also meet with the local youth groups.

Cost will be determined by airfare, housing and transportation costs. Passports are required and should be obtained ASAP.

Aviation Science and the Adventure of Discovery

Staff: Pastor Abent

Part time – Must be paired

This course is designed around the world of aerospace and aviation science while being grounded in God’s Word. Students will be exposed to this part of our technical world through the study of various aspects of flight and hands on activities. Field trips will include Langley AFB and other aviation facilities. Students will be able to “learn to fly” in a state of the art flight simulator.

Cost will be determined by the number of field trips and should be approximately $25.

Journalism

Staff: Miss Daisey

May be paired

Students will gain the necessary writing skills, grounded in Associated Press style, for various newspaper beats. Coverage areas will include state, national, international, student affairs, and features. An intensive study of media perspective will be introduced and NY Times and The News Journal will be researched daily and adapted into their own student paper. Students will learn how to handle media relations, including communication skills. Tours of local news offices will be held. (Cape Gazette, WBOC, etc.) Students will publish their own newspaper, which will be distributed to local areas. This DCHS paper will establish news with a Christian perspective. This is an excellent introductory class for aspiring writers, editors, and photojournalists. A trip to “The Newseum” in Washington D.C. will possibly be taken. This intensive course is designed to follow on throughout the school year, establishing an official DCHS newspaper in print and online.

Cost – Dependent on tour fees and supply costs.

All The World’s a Stage

Staff: Miss Daisey

May be paired

Students will write and perform a drama that deals with self and society. A scenario will be written and improvised by students who will perform in costumes of their own creation. This course is an excellent opportunity for inspiring actors, playwrights, costume designers, stage directors, and technical producers. All students will participate in the final creation to be performed at a suitable place.

Memoir Writing Workshop

Staff: Miss Daisey

May be paired

Students will write a story based on a true-life experience and publish it for real audiences. This course is for students motivated to read, write and discuss the memoir as a genre for helping them get into touch with their own lives. A major focus of the course will be on intensive revision of a four-to-five page memoir. A range of opportunities to publish the finished piece will also be offered.

Poetry Out Loud

Staff: Miss Daisey

May be paired

Students will master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and examine the literary genre of poetry as “spoken word” performing art. Curriculum includes a selection of over 400 poems for study, discussion, written activities and dramatic performance. A juried school-wide competition will select two students to represent DCHS at the Statewide Poetry Out Loud competition. Registration must be completed by September 30, 2008. Materials are provided by the Delaware Division of the Arts.

Exploring Healthcare

Staff: Mrs. Hudson

May be paired

Students will have the opportunity to learn about a variety of health care fields such as physical therapy, pediatrics, laboratory medicine, oncology, geriatrics, radiology, nuclear medicine, histology, nursing and respiratory care. They will explore these various fields by visiting different healthcare centers and offices. This will give the student the opportunity to discover the type of work and skills that are performed by healthcare professionals. Additionally, this will give students the opportunity to learn how God uses science and technology to touch the lives of people in the community and how a career in healthcare can be a medium through which we show the love of Jesus to those in need.

Cost will vary depending upon field trips taken.

The Return of Indiana Jones and More

Staff: Mr. Jones

May be paired

A look at archaeology and its impact on history and the world today! Under consideration are treasure-hunting adventures to museums in Philadelphia & Washington D.C. In addition, students will become “armchair archaeologists” engaged in online research uncovering what has come to light at some ancient biblical sites and make become familiar with archaeological digs to be done in the near future. Artifact identification, field archaeology techniques, pottery restoration, surface survey and other scientific techniques will be examined and applied by students. In addition, if interested Mr. Jones will provide the opportunity and instruction on a special Movement Ministry called STIX in which Christian praise is expressed through the use of dowel rods. A presentation can be scheduled for a future chapel to share with the entire student body.

Estimated expenses $300.00.