Dual Credit – Math 1203

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…

Dual Credit History 2123 – United States History II (Spring 2023)

Facilitator: Melissa Bryant Description: A continuation of the survey of American life beginning with the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era and extending to the present. 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 two days per week) Requirements: This class should take about five to eight hours per week aside from the two one-hour in-person meetings. The amount of time required from week to week will vary based on the assignments and…

Fitness

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…

Dual Credit History 2113 – United States History I

Facilitator: Melissa Bryant Description:  A general survey of the establishment and growth of the American nation from the colonial period through the Civil War and into the Reconstruction era. 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. (one semester two days per week course) Requirements: This class should take about five to eight hours per week aside from the two one-hour in-person meetings. The amount of time required from week to week will vary…

Dual Credit- English 1023 (TCCNS 1302)

Instructor: Courtney Johsnon Description:  This course is a one-semester, dual credit course through LeTourneau University offered in the spring semester. The class will be conducted primarily online with a twice-per week, in-person meeting. Students will receive three hours of college credit if they successfully complete the course. The LeTourneau course catalog describes this course as “A study of argumentation/logic and writing for the professions with an emphasis on using the personal computer to plan, draft, and revise written projects. Each student is required to write a fully documented research paper and give oral presentations in class.” Requirements: The class will…

Economics

Instructor: Melissa Bryant Spring Semester Government is offered in the Fall. Description: This course involves a study of macroeconomics and will cover topics such as Factors of Production, The Laws of Supply & Demand, Pricing and Markets, Competition, Pay, Risks and the Relationship between Governments and the Marketplace.  This is a one semester, two days a week course that meets in the spring . This course should be paired with the American Government course offered in the fall. Requirements: Read the economics textbooks and complete all assigned work from the book, associated weekly quizzes, midterm and final exams, semester project….

Cooking Around the World

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…

Dual Credit- English 1013 (TCCNS 1301)

Instructor: Courtney Johsnon Description: This course is a one-semester, dual credit course through LeTourneau University offered in the fall semester. The class will be conducted primarily online with a twice-per-week, in-person meeting. Students will receive three hours of college credit if they successfully complete the course. The LeTourneau course catalog describes this course as “a study of rhetoric and effective writing processes. Emphasis on expository and evaluative writing.” Requirements: The class will meet twice per week for discussion and assistance, but the majority of the work will be completed online. The student is expected to complete all assignments and required…

Creative Writing

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…

American Sign Language 2

Instructor: Claryce Cook Description: This course will review and apply American Sign Language (ASL) vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, fingerspelling, and Deaf culture learned in ASL I.  Students will learn how to describe people and things, how to make requests, how to describe places, state opinions, and discuss plans and goals. Students will learn to communicate with Deaf people by using more advanced phrases and vocabulary. The instruction will vary each class period. We will learn Intermediate ASL grammar, drill vocabulary words, numbers and fingerspelling, use games to reinforce learning, and tests will be given to evaluate the student’s comprehension and…