28Jan, 2023

Life Skills: What’s Next

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

Instructor: Percella Scarpinato Description: This course is a two days per week elective for juniors. The primary goal of this class is to help prepare our upperclassmen for success in life by learning about different aspects of their futures. We will have in class activities, guest speakers, and group discussions. Students will learn applicable information such as completing college and scholarship applications, applying for financial aid, signing up for SAT/ACT testing, as well as more practical skills such as how to make minor sewing repairs, grocery lists, email etiquette and more. Guest speakers will vary to include guests who may…

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28Jan, 2023

Strength Training

09th Grade,10th Grade,11th Grade,12th Grade,7th Grade,8th Grade,Elective,High School,Intermediate,

Instructor: Jen Sands Description:  Students will participate once a week in a strength training class with the instructor. There will be a range of exercises working out upper body, core, and lower body. Students will set goals for the year to accomplish and even have some friendly competition with classmates. Requirements: None Prerequisites: Completion of previous course or entrance exam Grades: ParticipationUpon completion of this course High School students will earn 0.5 P.E. credit toward graduation. See All Courses Level of Parental Involvement M,W,F work High School:5 hours independently per day, 1 hour working with a parent per day Texts:…

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28Jan, 2023

Dual Credit SPAN 1123 Elementary Spanish II

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

Instructor: Shannon Rosales Spring Semester 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) Requirements: This class should take about five…

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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

Physics

12th Grade,Core Class,High School,

Instructor: Nina Wilhite Description: This rigorous high school course introduces the student to physics-learning about the nature and properties of matter and energy that makes up God’s creation and how the two interact. Topics covered will include motion in one and two dimensions, Newton’s laws, circular motion and gravity, work and energy, momentum, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms.Physics ONLY meets on Fridays. Requirements: Our class time will consist of both lecture and science labs and projects, which enriches the learning experience by supporting the concepts studied. Students will be maintaining a binder…

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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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