Facilitator: Melissa Bryant Description: Upon successful completion of this course, students will earn the required one-half credit in Government for their high school transcripts. Among the myriad topics covered in our detailed, full color text are: what shaped our Founding Fathers’ philosophies, the ideals contained in the Declaration of Independence, the framing of our Constitution, the Amendments, our Constitutional system, and the challenges we face in the 21st century. Each unit includes terms to understand, critical thinking activities, review questions, and discussion questions. In addition to the text, we will pull in other activities and resources to further explore various…

Facilitator: Melissa Bryant Fall  Semester Economics will be offered in the Spring Additional cost: $300 LeTourneau University dual credit fee Description: The constitution and structure of the United States government will be emphasized. In addition, forces that impact the federal government’s operation will also be evaluated including the role of the media, the economy, and its global relations. 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 a week) Requirements:…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…