28Jan, 2023

Dual Credit- SPAN 1113 Elementary Spanish I

09th Grade,10th Grade,11th Grade,12th Grade,Core Class,Dual Credit,Elective,High School,

Instructor: Shannon Rosales Fall Semester (SPAN1123 will be available in the Spring) Additional cost: $300 LeTourneau University dual credit fee Description: Emphasis on speaking, writing, reading, and listening, as the basis for the development of all three Communication Modes (Interpersonal, Interpretive, and Presentational). Hispanic cultures will be introduced through a variety of texts, including readings, music, art, and film. The class will be conducted primarily online through LeTourneau University. In-person meetings at MRA are designed to provide help with organization, allow opportunities for group discussion and support students with individual assistance as needed. (meets one semester one day a week)…

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28Jan, 2023

Dual Credit- Introduction to Speech Communications COMM1113

09th Grade,10th Grade,11th Grade,12th Grade,Core Class,Dual Credit,High School,

Instructor: Melissa Bryant Spring Semester Additional cost: $300 LeTourneau University dual credit fee Description: A study of basic communication principles, with emphasis placed on public speaking. Topics include classical origins of communication, communication theory, speech development and organization, use of visual aids, and strategies for informative, persuasive, and special occasion speeches. Students have multiple speaking opportunities in class. The class will be conducted primarily online through LeTourneau University. In-person meetings at MRA are designed to provide help with organization, allow opportunities for group discussion and support students with individual assistance as needed. (meets one semester one day a week) Requirements:…

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28Jan, 2023

Speech

09th Grade,10th Grade,11th Grade,12th Grade,Core Class,High School,

Instructor: Mike Johnson Description: The primary goal of this class is to help your child and develop better communication and leadership skills.  This speech class will use the same format as used in Toastmasters International.  Students will be assigned various roles that will change from day to day to help facilitate our classes.  Some examples of the roles will be Speaker, Evaluator, Timer, Listener, Grammarian and Invocation / Pledge.  This class will complement your child’s progression in all their other classes, now and in the future, by improving and giving them more confidence in their communication skills.  Requirements: Students will…

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28Jan, 2023

Spanish 1

09th Grade,10th Grade,11th Grade,12th Grade,Core Class,High School,

Instructor: Shannon Rosales Description: Students will begin their study of Spanish through reading, writing, speaking and listening utilizing the online platform, Encuentros. Students will use this software to learn vocabulary, grammar, and cultural tidbits as they engage and interact with the language several times a week. Students will meet for class one day a week at which time they will cement their learning, practice their conversation skills, and show mastery of the material they have learned through the platform. Requirements: Students will be required to complete online language assignments which are composed of listening, speaking, writing, and reading the Spanish…

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28Jan, 2023

Publications

09th Grade,10th Grade,11th Grade,12th Grade,Elective,High School,

Instructor: Percella Scarpinato Each student will receive a yearbook. Description: The Publications class will produce MRA’s school newsletter, and school yearbook.  Students will work with student editors and the instructor while learning the ins and outs of Canva while peer editing and learning journalism and design. Students will practice the processes of interviewing, editing, writing, and rewriting. In this fast paced elective period teamwork is a requirement as this environment thrives when students contribute ideas and opinions each class period while being challenged to rotate between the newsletter and yearbook work as needed. Requirements: The class will meet once a…

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28Jan, 2023

Photography

09th Grade,10th Grade,11th Grade,12th Grade,Elective,High School,

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…

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28Jan, 2023

New Testament

09th Grade,10th Grade,11th Grade,12th Grade,Core Class,Elective,High School,

Instructor: Daniel Sweet Description: This course is an overview of the life and times of Jesus Christ and His disciples, including the history, geography, culture and religious life. Students will explore key events from the life of Christ as presented in the Gospels, the growth of the early church as presented in the Book of Acts, the ministry and letters of Paul, along with an overview of the other books of the New Testament. Requirements: Schedule of homework will be on the syllabus that is given before the beginning of the semester. Prerequisites: Students must be at a 9th grade…

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28Jan, 2023

Dual Credit – Math 1203

09th Grade,10th Grade,11th Grade,12th Grade,Core Class,Dual Credit,High School,

Instructor & Facilitator: Maurine Amend Description: A study of linear and quadratic equations, exponential and logarithmic functions, and linear inequalities with emphasis on business applications. This course is a year-long. First semester is a preparatory class for the second semester, which is a dual credit course through LeTourneau University. (meets one semester two days per week) Requirements: None Prerequisites: Students must be in at least 11th grade, and be admitted to the LeTourneau dual credit program.  There is a $300 fee for LeTourneau dual credit. Grades: Mrs. Amend will determine grades for the fall semester. The LeTourneau professor will determine…

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28Jan, 2023

Fitness

09th Grade,10th Grade,11th Grade,12th Grade,Elective,High School,

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…

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28Jan, 2023

Geometry

10th Grade,Core Class,High School,

Instructor: Maurine Amend Description: This course is a continuation of either Algebra I or II. Topics covered, geometric figures and their measure, triangle relationships, measuring in the plane, measure in space, reasoning proving triangles congruent, similarities, and right triangle trigonometry. Requirements: First, students are required to write all homework assignments down in a journal. Assignments will be written on board at the end of class. It is their responsibility to write it down as training them for college. Second, all homework must be neat, legible, written in pencil and all work shown. Third, students are graded on 12 quizzes, any…

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