Instructor: None Description: students will be taught mobile photography, using a smartphone, or tablet. First semester will introduce composition in photography and focus on inanimate objects. Classroom instruction will be brief, and the majority of class will be outside putting into practice the concepts being taught. Second semester will focus on photographing people. The purpose of this class is to help students see the world they live in differently, and challenge them to capture it in artistic ways. This course will count as a 1/2 credit for electives or fine arts for high school students. Requirements: The students will meet…

Instructor: Jennifer Sands Description: Fitness is designed to provide an opportunity for students to engage in vigorous, physical activity; gain a basic knowledge of various sports; and develop a rudimentary understanding of body systems as they relate to fitness.  Students of all fitness levels will be challenged and those who apply themselves will increase in strength, flexibility, and endurance.  Students will survey popular sports like soccer, football, and baseball; play many different playground games; and develop their own new team sports. Requirements: Willingness to try new activities, work with other students, and display a positive attitude will result in student…

Instructor: Melissa Bryant Description: Grab your passport, appetite, and adventurous spirit as we travel the world exploring various countries, cultures, and cuisines. From sushi making in Japan to tapas in Spain and many more between… Students will learn the basics of cooking as they “travel” to a country or region and explore its peoples, cultures, and foods. We will learn meal planning and preparation, proper measuring/safety/equipment, cooking to a recipe, and clean-up. Perhaps the most fun of all – students will get to enjoy tasting various foods from around the globe! Requirements: None Prerequisites: None Grades: Grades will be assessed…

Instructor: Courtney Johnson Description: This class will take a workshop approach to creative writing using published works as models for writing. The students will read short stories from Great American Short Stories and participate in classroom conversation about the works. Students will work together and provide feedback to one another in order to improve each other’s writing in a positive and collaborative environment. In the fall, each student will complete a minimum of four projects of his or her choice with the goal of publishing MRA’s first official literary journal. In the spring, students will work on a semester-long playwriting…