Course Descriptions and Information

Textbooks: CHESS works hard to find good prices on all of its textbooks. The textbook fees include all shipping and tax costs. Unless specified, textbooks will be used for both the fall and spring semesters. If you already own a certain textbook please contact the CHESS office to verify you have the correct edition.

Lab fees: Lab fees are determined by the number of copies and kinds of supplies the teacher will need for their course. We buy in bulk and try to keep these costs as low as possible.

Registration: To register for classes please fill out the Enrichment Academy registration form (Click here for the editable format) and mail to the CHESS office. For other Enrichment Academy forms, click here.

Chemistry w/lab (.5 credit)
Linda Kautz

Lab: $5

This course is a continuation of the fall semester. The class is open to new students with consent of the instructor. *This is a 2-day class and meets on Wednesday and Friday.

Instrumental Ensemble (.25 credit)
Teri Ong

Text: $5

This group is open to all students who have played their instruments long enough to be able to read music at an intermediate/advanced beginner stage (generally 1-2 years of instruction). We will be playing folk music this semester and will perform in conjunction with the beginning and intermediate choirs. Students are required to participate in the spring semester performance on Thursday, March 29 at 7:00 p.m. to receive full credit. If you are in doubt about your skills, auditions are available.

marine Biology (.5 credit)
Linda Kautz

Lab: $30

This course is a continuation of the fall semester. The class is open to new students with consent of the instructor. There will be two Friday lab sessions: Feb. 3rd and March 2nd from 1:00pm-3:00pm

Research & Comp (.5 credit)   back to top
Chris Smart

Text: $5

Researching a topic doesn’t need to be laborious or boring.  Using the Institute for Excellence in Writing as a base, students will learn about finding information, organizing it, and assembling compositions while learning structure and style.  Although this class builds upon last semester, new students are always welcome.  Writing can be fun, just come and see!

Old Testament Survey (.5 credit)  back to top
Jeff Figgs

Text: Benware’s Survey of the Old Testament

This course is a continuation of the fall semester. The class is open to new students with consent of the instructor.

U.S. History (.5 credit)   back to top

James Clifford

Text: BJU  United States History 3rd Ed.

This course is a continuation of the fall semester. The class is open to new students with consent of the instructor.

British Literature (.5 credit)back to top
Annie Nelson

Text: BJU British Literature 2nd Ed.

This course is a continuation of the fall semester. The class is open to new students with consent of the instructor.

Christian Worldview III (.5 credit) back to top

Michael Brockmann

Text: $5

This course is a continuation of the fall semester. The class is open to new students with consent of the instructor.

 

Algebra 1

Linda Kautz

Lab:$5

This course is a continuation of the fall semester. The class is open to new students with consent of the instructor.

 

Algebra II (.5 credit)
Linda Kautz

Text: BJU Algebra II 2nd Ed.

This course is a continuation of the fall semester. The class is open to new students with consent of the instructor. *This is a 2-day class and meets on Wednesday and Friday.

High School Choir (Ages 13+) (.25 credit)
James Clifford

Lab: $14 (music fee)

Students will be working on 3 and 4 part music and will receive instruction in vocal technique, choral blend, and sight-reading. We will be working on a variety of music this semester that is designed to expand the choir’s abilities. Students are required to participate in the dress rehearsal on Tuesday, March 27 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and the concert on Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. to receive a grade for the course. Students who miss more than 3 rehearsals will not be able to sing in the concert (choir camp counts as 1 rehearsal). The choir camp on January 20 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. is included in the tuition for this course.
NOTE: Students need to be able to match pitches and confidently sing a melody line to participate in high school choir.

NOTE: Students need to be able to match pitches and confidently sing a melody line to participate in high school choir.

Basic English & Grammar (.5 credit)
Teri Ong

Lab: $12 Easy Grammar Plus Student Workbook

This course is a continuation of the fall semester. The class is open to new students with consent of the instructor.

Chemistry W/Lab (.5 credit) back to top

Linda Kautz

Lab: $5

This course is a continuation of the fall semester. The class is open to new students with consent of the instructor. *This is a 2-day class and meets on Wednesday and Friday.

Secrets of Mental Math (.25 credit)   back to top

Linda Kautz

Lab: $7

This fun and engaging math class is based around The Great Courses The Secrets of Mental Math DVD course and will include lectures such as Math in Your Head, Mental Addition & Subtraction, and Go Forth and Multiply. The goal of this course is to act as a fun refresher in basic math for parents and high school students. Parents are invited to take the course at half price ($25).

Leadership Part 2 (.5 credit)   back to top
James Clifford

Lab: $25 The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader & Today Matters plus handouts

Utilizing the books Today Matters by John Maxwell and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader by John Maxwell, we will look at building on and applying the leadership learned in part one. This class will focus more on the practical side of leadership. There will be a huge emphasis on character development as we challenge each student to “lay aside every weight.” (Heb 12:1) This class is an honors level class and is designed for the serious student that wants to make a kingdom difference in whatever arena of life God puts them in whether home, ministry, or business.

Advanced Ensemble (.5 credit)   back to top
Teri Ong

Text: $5

This group is open to string and woodwind players who have intermediate to advanced skills (generally 3 or more years of instruction). We will be playing the first movement of Mozart piano concerto no. 11 in F major with a piano soloist and additional standard chamber repertoire. Students will be required to attend a dress rehearsal on Tuesday, March 27 from 11:30-12:30 and the performance on Friday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. to receive credit.

 

Christian Worldview 2 (.5 credit) back to top

James Clifford

Lab: $12

In this class we will be looking at the inspiration and authority of God's Word. We will be using the second installment of the True U series put out by Focus on the Family entitled Is the Bible Reliable? We also will be looking at several sources to build on our reasons for faith.