Ancient Literature and History
Instructor: Katie Connolly
Tuesday/Thursday 8:00-10:00 AM
This is an exciting deep dive into ancient world history and literature of Ancient Greece and Rome. Think the Iliad and Odyssey, Plato, Aristotle, and Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Assignments will include reading, acting, writing, and presenting. This is not a lecture based course and students will be highly involved in teaching and learning. This course fulfills both English and history credit requirements.
Students 15 years and older can take this course for college credit. We will meet twice per week for 120 minutes.
Understanding the Culture
Instructor: Julie Little
Wednesdays 9:45-1:15
Capping the four-year Understanding the Times Bible curriculum, this course addresses issues such as gender identity, abortion, technology, poverty, and other issues prevalent in today’s culture. Students will learn how an authentic Christian worldview addresses culture and what Christian history teaches us about these issues. Students will read, listen to experts, and discuss the topics affecting them every day. They will learn Biblical and compassionate ways to engage with others in an often-hostile environment. Students can take this course for college credit. We will meet once per week for 90 minutes.
Physics and Aviation
Instructor: Dave Huston
Fridays 8-11 AM
This introductory high school physics course emphasizes a conceptual understanding of the fundamental principles governing motion, forces, energy, waves, and electricity, using Prentice Hall Conceptual Physics as its core text. Designed for students with a range of mathematical backgrounds, the course prioritizes real-world application and critical thinking over heavy computation. Classroom learning is reinforced through hands-on aviation-based activities that bring abstract concepts to life, such as exploring lift, thrust, drag, and gravity through model aircraft experiments and flight-based demonstrations. By connecting physics principles to the dynamics of flight, students gain a deeper, more tangible understanding of how physical laws operate in everyday and specialized contexts.
This course meets for three hours on Fridays and is open to all high school students, but not offered for college credit.
Psychology 101 and 102
Fridays, 12:30-3:30
Instructor: Dave Huston
Psychology 101: Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including motivation, emotion, physiological psychology, stress and coping, research methods, consciousness, sensation, perception, learning, and memory. This is a college credit course taught in the Fall.
Psychology 102: Focuses on the scientific study of behavior including cognition, language, intelligence, psychological assessment, personality, abnormal psychology, therapy, life span development, sex, gender, sexuality, and social psychology. This is a college credit course taught in the Spring.
Leadership: Character and Influence
Instructor: Gavin Depew & Jenny Depew
Day/Time: Thursday 12:15-1:45
This course explores leadership as a practice rooted in character, purpose, and influence. Drawing from foundational concepts in leadership studies, students will examine identity, values, communication, and team dynamics, while learning how effective leaders serve others and shape culture. Through discussion, case studies, and interactive activities, students will develop self-awareness and practical leadership skills they can apply in school, work, and community settings. This is not a lecture-based course; students will be actively engaged in collaboration, reflection, and leading small-group initiatives. Students will explore topics such as emotional intelligence, ethical decision-making, conflict resolution, and servant leadership. Emphasis is placed on developing a personal leadership philosophy and practicing leadership in real-world contexts. This course meets once per week for 90 minutes, is open to all high school students and can be taken for college credit.
Health: Fitness and Nutrition
Instructor: Gavin Depew & Jenny Depew
Day/Time: Tuesday 2:00-3:30
This course introduces students to the foundations of physical fitness and nutrition through a combination of classroom learning and active, hands-on experience. Students will explore principles of strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall wellness while participating in a variety of fitness activities including stamina and resistance training using both low-impact and high-intensity workouts. The course emphasizes fundamentals/technique, goal setting, and developing lifelong healthy habits. This is not a lecture-based course; students will be actively engaged in movement, reflection, and personal progress. Students will also study the basics of nutrition, including calories, macronutrients, micronutrients, and how different food sources fuel the body. Through guided instruction and practical application, students will develop personalized fitness plans and meal plans tailored to their individual goals and needs. This course meets once per week for 90 minutes and is open to all high school students, but not offered for college credit.
Entrepreneurship: Development and Mentorship
Instructor: Jenny Depew
Day/Time: Wednesdays 1:00-2:30
This course introduces students to entrepreneurship as both a practical skill set and a pathway for career discovery. Students will explore how ideas become viable businesses while identifying their own strengths, interests, and passions to help guide future career exploration. Emphasis is placed on developing both the mindset and skills of a successful entrepreneur, including understanding risk, resilience, initiative, and the drive required to launch and sustain a business. Through discussion, case studies, and project-based work, students will learn how to conceive, develop, and lead a business that delivers innovative products or services. Students will develop their own business concepts by writing mission and vision statements, setting goals, creating a foundational business plan, and designing a company website. A central component of the course is career mentorship, with intentional partnerships connecting students to local entrepreneurs and business owners in fields that interest them. These experiences provide insight into real-world careers and help students explore pathways that align with their abilities and aspirations. This is not a lecture-based course; students will be actively engaged in collaboration, planning, and presenting. This course meets once per week for 90 minutes and is open to all high school students, but not offered for college credit.
Apologetics
Instructor: Kyle Stanton
Time and Day: Wednesday 8:00-9:30
This course introduces students to the principles of Christian apologetics and biblical worldview analysis through lectures, readings, discussions, and case studies drawn from Summit Ministries curriculum and conferences. Students examine foundational questions concerning truth, faith and reason, the reliability of Scripture, the existence of God, ethics, science and faith, culture, and competing worldviews. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, logical argumentation, cultural engagement, and the ability to articulate and defend Christian beliefs with clarity, humility, and intellectual rigor. Students develop skills in worldview discernment, persuasive communication, and analysis of contemporary social and philosophical issues.
Photography: Natural Light and Digital Imaging
Instructor: Jenny Depew
Day/Time: Tuesday 12:15-1:45
This course introduces students to the art and technique of digital photography with a focus on using natural light. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practice, students will learn how to operate DSLR cameras in manual mode, mastering the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO) to create intentional images. Students will explore composition techniques such as the rule of thirds, framing, perspective, and the use of color and light to tell compelling visual stories. This is not a lecture-based course; students will be actively engaged in shooting, critiquing, and refining their work. Students will also develop technical skills in focus techniques, white balance, and color temperature, along with introductory photo editing using Lightroom. While the course primarily uses DSLR equipment, students will also learn how to apply these principles to smartphone photography. Emphasis is placed on creativity, observation, and building a personal photographic style. This course meets once per week for 90 minutes and is open to all high school students, but not offered for college credit.
British Literature and Composition
Instructor: Julie Little
Wed/Fri 8:00-9:30 AM
This class offers a survey of British Literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the modern era. Students will focus on influential authors like Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens, Shelly, and Orwell, reading through a historical lens that explores themes such a cultural identity, social change, and industrialization. Classwork will emphasize critical reading, literary analysis, rhetoric, and analytical essays. Further composition assignments will emphasize advanced research techniques and the development of evidence-based arguments. Students can take this course for college credit. We will meet twice per week for 90 minutes.
