American Heritage
Staff: Lauren Cook
Can Be Paired with Drivers Ed: Yes
Step back in time and experience the world of our founding fathers.  Williamsburg, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, and other historical locations on the East coast offer an opportunity to experience the struggles and successes of our nations past. This course offers an examination of the people, principles, politics, and philosophies that were a part of our growing new country during the 18th and 19th centuries.  In addition, we will be visiting nearby universities to allow students the opportunity to experience prospective schools.
Cost: $250

Athletic Training
Staff: Doc Hunt
Can Be Paired with Drivers Ed: Yes
This course will look at ways to prevent, treat, and rehab injuries to the physically active. Students will investigate the traditonal and alternative ways to assist the active person to achieve success.
Cost: $0

Culinary Arts
Staff: Rose Viramontes
Can Be Paired with Drivers Ed: Yes
This intense, hands on, interactive course will teach students about culinary arts, restaurant management and catering coordination. Students will work 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.
Cost: $50

Drivers Ed
Staff: Jeff Mohr
Drivers Education class will be offered the first week of J-term. Class will start on Monday, Jan. 3rd. Students who turn 16 by August 1 2011 are eligible for this course.  Parents need to register their student by calling Brenda Enders at Sussex Tech Adult Education, 302-856-9035.  This class must be paired with another J-Term course.
Cost: $50

Exploring Careers in Healthcare
Staff: Sue Hudson
Can Be Paired with Drivers Ed: Yes
Students took 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 explored these various fields by visiting different healthcare centers and offices. This gave the student the opportunity to discover the type of work and skills that are performed by healthcare professionals. Additionally, this gave 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: $75

German Mission Trip
Staff: Kemerling, W. S.
Can Be Paired with Drivers Ed: No
This 17 day trip is an outstanding opportunity to share the love of Christ with our host families and students at Buigen Gymnasium (BuGy) in Herbrechtingen Germany.  Team members will also experience German culture beyond the host families by touring sites of interest, including cathedrals, the Guttenburg museum, and sites significant to Christianity in Germany. Students will serve the German community by helping in a special needs school and presenting “human videos” at local public schools.  Team member will also participate in a skiing holiday with BuGY students in the Austrian Tirol.  The team will depart Philadelphia January 2 and return January 19, 2011.
Cost: $2500

Habitat for Humanity
Staff: Jeff Neithammer
Can Be Paired with Drivers Ed: Yes
DCHS students participate in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home. Students learn and employ construction skills to provide affordable housing for a Sussex County family.
Cost: $50

Home Missions
Staff: Mrs. Hubbard, Pastor Rob Brown
Can Be Paired with Drivers Ed: No
Prepare your hearts and minds for a mission trip like no other! We will travel to the exotic destination of Georgetown, DE as we ask Father to transform our hearts into those of servants amongst the people He died to save. Using the MITI “Foundations for Success” video curriculum, we will search the scriptures, learning  from He who came “not to BE served, but TO SERVE and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Then we will hit the streets of Georgetown and other nearby cities as we minister to the most needy among us. Our J-term will culminate in an overnight retreat/service opportunity.
Cost: $200

Israel
Staff: Eddy Jones
Can Be Paired With Drivers Ed: No
This is both an educational and service oriented trip.  We will not only visit some historical and biblical sites of interest but also serve the church in Israel in various ways which may include cleaning projects, passing out Pro Life literature, assisting in ministry to Sudaneze refugees or other service projects still be be decided by our host in Israel.
Cost: $1300.00 is due now!  Airline tickets to be purchased within two weeks.  Balance due end of November. $2500

Jamaica Missions
Staff: Rusty Dukes, Pastor Tim Dukes and Parent Chaperone
Can Be Paired with Drivers Ed: Yes
Participants will have the 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 will be a life changing experience, both for the students and those they touch in Christ’s name.
Cost: $1400

Mexico Missions Trip
Staff: Janice Curtis
Can Be Paired with Drivers Ed: No
This  10 day trip is an outstanding opportunity to share the love of Christ with our brothers and sisters in Christ in Mexico. Team members will be traveling to Ixmiquilpan, Mexico in the state of Hidalgo and work with Pastor Jairo  and his church, El Pan de Vida. There, we will minister in drama, human videos and in children’s ministry. We will also be ministering in an orphanage.  From there we will travel to two mountain region churches established by Pastor Jairo’s father.  We will experience the culture and food of Mexico. We will go shopping in an open air market and as well as spend time in a park where we can zip line and propel from a mountain. Travel Dates:  January 6 and return January 17, 2011.
Cost: $1200

Student Short Filmmaking
Staff: Jonathan Douglas, John Sadler
Can Be Paired with Drivers Ed: Yes
Students will work in teams to create and produce a short film project from start to finish, from scripting to screening.  All candidates must schedule an interview with Mr. Douglas and Mr. Sadler.  Those with digital media background should bring samples of individual work in iMovie and Keynote.  Those with a performing arts background should be prepared to discuss previous experience and read an audition part as selected by the instructors.  All participants must be willing to take on multiple roles in the process of production.
Cost: $50

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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.

Habitat for Humanity
Staff: Mr. Trice, Habitat Personnel and Americorp Volunteers
DCHS students participated in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home. Students learned and employed construction skills to provide affordable housing for a Sussex County family.
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Jamaica Missions Trip
Staff: Mr. Rusty Dukes, Pastor Tim Dukes and Parent Chaperone
Participants had 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 went out into the community to minister to those in prison, those living on the street, and children in local schools. This was a life changing experience, both for the students and those they touched in Christ’s name.
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Culinary Arts
Staff: Mrs. Viramontes
This intense, hands on, interactive course taught students about culinary arts, restaurant management and catering coordination. Students worked closely with Georgia house Restaurant to learn: Portion control, cost analysis, front of the house service, kitchen organization and food prep. Students also learned culinary terms, how to read a recipe, and receive cooking and baking instruction.
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The Write Stuff
Staff: Mr. Scott and Miss Daisey
A creative writing workshop designed to immerse students in the thinking/writing process. This course enabled students with writing potential to improve and expand upon their skills. They concentrated on short story, poetry and biographic writing, as they went into the community to interview elderly citizens to produce a literary review on Sussex County memories and musings.
::Photos
::Blog

Home Missions
Staff: Sra. Curtis, Mr. Hurst and Pastor Brown
Local Ministry/Service Outreach. Students where 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. Students also cooked for several homeless shelters and our own soup kitchen. Additionally, evangelistic outreach and Sidewalk Sunday School was conducted in the Baltimore area.
::Photos

Digital Media
Staff: Mr. Sadler and Master Kim
This high-energy course allowed students of any ability to find their niche in the exciting field of contemporary digital design and media. Using the new DCHS Mac Lab students explored the development of a short-film from concept to story-boarding to scripting, set design and layout, directing – and of course acting. Students had the chance to “specialize” and also cross-train in techniques of filming and video-editing. But that’s not the only cross-training students received; they also received 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.
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::Videos

Art Class
Staff: Mrs. Betts
Students had 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.
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Athletic Training
Staff: Doc Hunt
Exploring the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of the physically active. This course combines theory, practical labs, and field trips to various athletic training facilities. Students complete First Aid and CPR training, and achieve basic Athletic Training skills.
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SAT/ACT Prep
Staff: Mrs Henry
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?
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The Return of Indiana Jones and More
Staff: Mr. Jones
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 became “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 were examined and applied by students.

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J-Term Courses

Sporting Clays
Staff: Mr. Barnett and Professional Staff
The two-week class consists of firearm safety and an understanding of the sporting use of shotguns in the various sports such as trap and sporting clays. In addition to the lectures, video tapes on shooting sporting clays were shown in class. Various professional shooters came in to speak to the class. The shoots were on Wednesday and Saturday mornings each week. Parents were welcomed and encouraged to attend the classes and shoots in order to promote family togetherness and interaction in the wonderful sport that can be enjoyed by all ages throughout life.

Brazilian Mission Trip
Staff: Mrs. Santos and Parent Chaperones

This mission trip provided an outstanding opportunity to share and dynamically explore cultural differences (food, customs, etc) and similarities (the culture of God’s Kingdom) with people in a rural setting two hours outside Rio de Janeiro. Students joined the youth group from Igreja Mais Que Vencedores (More Than Conquerors Church) to be trained in ministry and street evangelism. We then, along with the Brazilian youth, had opportunities to do street and house-to-house evangelism and work with a local children’s ministry that reaches out both practically and spiritually to almost 100 of the area’s poorest children and their families. We also prepared a creative service for the youth service and another for the main church.

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Driver’s Ed
Staff: Mr. Mohr
Partial (six day) course offered to 10th graders who are eligible for driver’s education.

Habitat for Humanity
Staff: Mr. Trice
DCHS students participated in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home. Students learned and employed construction skills to provide affordable housing for a Sussex County family.

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Art Class
Staff: Mrs. Betts
Students were introduced to basic skills in the fine arts and be given the opportunity to create projects that are of personal interest or support the mission of the school.

Additional Information ::Pictures

Jamaica Missions Trip
Staff: Mr. Rusty Dukes, Pastor Brown, Pastor Tim Dukes and Parent Chaperone
Participants had 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 went out into the community to minister to those in prison, those living on the street, and children in local schools. This was a life changing experience, both for you and those you touch in Christ’s name.

Additional Information ::Blog ::Video

Athletic Training
Staff: Doc Hunt
Exploring the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of the physically active. This course combined theory, practical labs, and field trips to various athletic training facilities. Students completed First Aid and CPR training, and achieve basic Athletic Training skills.

Home Missions
Staff: Sra. Curtis
Students performed various outreaches within the local communities. Outreach included projects and other forms of practical help as an extension of Christ’s love as needed throughout the local area. They cooked and prepared meals for local shelters and culminated the J-term with an outdoor soup kitchen project. We will also serve the local Hispanic community.

Science Olympiad and AP Chemistry Prep
Staff: Mrs. Henry
Students were given the opportunity to enhance their scientific knowledge and skill by preparing for the Science Olympiad competition at Delaware State University. All science discipline were available for exploration through hands-on, fun, and challenging events.  AP chemistry students were given foundational instruction in preparation for the Spring 2009 course.

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

Digital Media
Staff: Mr. Sadler
Students learned to use Windows Movie Maker to create exciting productions documenting life at DCHS. In addition to exercising their creative talents, students will also exercise their bodies through Self-Defense and martial arts
training.

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Truth Project
Staff: Mr. Hurst
Most Christians today live very similarly to non-believers. Evidence that we have been spiritually transformed, renewed in our mind, and are presenting ourselves as a living sacrifice to God have all but disappeared. To counter this, the Truth Project was developed by Focus on the Family. The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum that examines
the relevance and importance of developing and living a Christian worldview in daily life. Fieldtrips to Philadelphia and Washington DC, in pursuit of evidence for Christianity in American’s history and government, are part of the curriculum.

Swimming
Staff: Mrs. Cook
Are you interested in enjoying the gift God has given us in our abilities to swim? Come refine your swimming skills and learning proper water safety. In this course students will learn and exhibit the proper techniques and style in the 5 main swimming strokes as well as imitate proper training for safety measures from a lifeguard perspective. Students will be required to build up their swimming endurance and act out proper CPR, AED, and swimming safety procedures. This class is not for the novice swimmer as it will require distance swimming and extensive agility in the water.

Indiana Jones
Staff: Mr. Jones
Mr. Jones provided a course that focused on archaeology. Under consideration were treasure-hunting adventures to museums in Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Dover. In addition, students became “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.

Exploring Healthcare
Staff: Mrs. Hudson
Students took 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 explored these various fields by visiting different healthcare centers and offices. This gave the student the opportunity to discover the type of work and skills that are performed by healthcare professionals. Additionally, this gave 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.

Hope for Chattanooga
Staff: Mr. Vonhof and Mrs. Parsons
The girls’ basketball team traveled to Chattanooga, TN to participate in urban missions work. The team worked with Hope For Chattanooga and took the opportunity to do construction work on homes and worked with kids in after school programs. The team also visited several colleges on the trip.

Additional Information:
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Habitat for Humanity
Staff: Mr. Mohr, Mr. Trice and Mr. Hurst
Headed by the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, DCHS students and parents participated in the construction of a Habitat for Humanity home on site and at the school. Students learned and employed construction skills to provide affordable housing for a Sussex County family.
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Art Class
Staff: Mrs. Betts
Mrs. Betts art students were introduced to basic skills in the fine arts and given the opportunity to create projects that were of personal interest and supported the mission of the school.

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Hurricane Katrina Missions Trip
Staff: Mr. Rusty Dukes, Pastor Brown
An exciting opportunity to support those who have been devastated by hurricane Katrina. Katrina students were able to support the outreach of churches in the Gulfport, MS area through various construction and cleanup projects. Students were also challenged in their faith and encouraged to share that faith with others.
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Masterpiece Ministries “Created to Create”
Staff: Mr. Scott
Students’ abilities in creative writing, and the visual arts are validated as genuine gifts from God. The Masterpiece Ministries Students have been encouraged to excellence in creative expression and performance and have positively impact the community for Christ, as they created and published literary works as well as a work of visual art.

Athletic Training
Staff: Doc Hunt
Doc’s students explored the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of the physically active. The athletic training course combined theory, practical labs, and also took field trips to various athletic training facilities. Students also completed First Aid and CPR training, and achieved basic Athletic Training skills.

Home Missions
Staff: Sra. Curtis
The Home Missions students were challenged to reach out to various Hispanic communities in the local area. Outreach included projects and other forms of practical help as an extension of Christ’s love. Students were able to minister within the Hispanic Community of Sussex County with soup kitchens, work in the area elementary schools and cooking for both the Megan and Crisis houses here in Georgetown. Through these opportunities students were immersed in those cultures and were able to exercise their Spanish language skills.
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Quilt and Care
Staff: Mrs. Kemerling
The girls that participated in the Quilt and Care course were able to learn about the Pro-Life mindset and responsibility of a Christian. They were able to complete baby quilts for the Pregnancy Center and volunteer at the Pregnancy Center for two days. The class culminated with a field trip to participate in the annual March for Life in Washington, DC as well as having the privilege of hearing national pro-life speakers at the Right For Life Rally.
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Internships/Coop
Student Interns were given the opportunity to explore career related job opportunities through internships and cooperative work agreements with businesses or ministries.Additional Information: ::Pictures

Holy Lands Trip
Staff: Mr. Jones
The Israel group was able to explore 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 were able to visit prominent biblical sites while providing service to a Hebrew-Christian School, work at the homes of holocaust survivors, widows, single moms etc. They were even able to participate in a pro-life outreach in Tel Aviv. The team was able to help with renovations at the Shelter (Discipleship Center) in Eilat (also a super place to snorkel and swim with the dolphins! They got to meet with the local youth groups.
Additional Information: ::Pictures

Aviation Science and the Adventure of Discovery
Staff: Pastor Abent and Mrs. Henry
Designed around the world of aerospace and aviation science, students were exposed to this part of our technical world through the study of various aspects of flight and hands on activities. Field trips included a trip to Langley AFB and other aviation facilities. Students were also able to “learn to fly” in a state of the art flight simulator.
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Team Building
Staff: Mr. Vonhof
The DCHS girls’ basketball team took the time during J-term to learn self-defense and build a shed with Habitat For Humanity. They were able to do daily bible training and toured several colleges.
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Tonoho O’odham Indian Reservation, Arizona
An intense two-week period of ministry designed to challenge, educate, and train students on the mission field. Students will be introduced to life on an Indian reservation, be involved in evangelism, worship services and outreach to children. There will also be an opportunity for ministry through a construction project and a Spanish immersion experience in Nogales, Mexico.
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Girls’ Basketball Mission Trip, Chattanooga, TN and West Palm Beach, FL
The girls’ basketball team will travel to Chattanooga, TN and West Palm Beach, FL to participate in urban missions work and to play basketball. While in Chattanooga the team will work with Hope For Chattanooga and will have the opportunity to do construction work on homes and will work with kids in after school programs. While in Florida the team will play 3 games against Christian high schools in addition to continuing their missions efforts.
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Home Missions
Students will be challenged to reach out to various Hispanic communities in the local area. Outreach may include projects and other forms of practical help as an extension of Christ’s love. We will also be working alongside of Eastern Shore Master’s Commission as they teach us Spanish Human Videos in order to minister and outreach within the Hispanic Community of Sussex County. Students will be immersed in those cultures and will be able to exercise their Spanish language skills.

Masterpiece Ministries
Students’ God-given abilities in the performing and visual arts, to include creative writing, are validated as genuine gifts from God. Students are encouraged to pursue excellence in creative expression and performance and to positively impact the community for Christ.

Athletic Training
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.

Science Olympiad
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 2007. All science disciplines 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 2007 course.

Internships 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.