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• Cleveland: Mirror of America

  Proctors: Dr. James Gutowski, Director of Academic Services; Instructor in Latin, US

  This course will study pivotal moments in American history by focusing on Cleveland as a microcosm of the United States. We begin by looking at the entrepreneurial endeavors of Moses Cleaveland and Alfred Kelley before moving into a study of the effects of the second industrial revolution which turned Cleveland into the fifth-largest city in the United States by 1930. The class will then shift its focus to the post-World War II era to learn about suburbanization, deindustrialization and efforts at rebirth. This class fulfills part of the Social Studies graduation requirement.

• Health (Virtual)

  Proctors: Dr. James Gutowski, Director of Academic Services; Instructor in Latin, US
  Ms. Meagan Fowler, Director, Student Support Services

  This is a comprehensive health course, covering topics of mental and emotional health, nutrition and physical activity, social health and relationships, sexual health, personal health and disease, substances and abuse, and injury prevention and safety. This class is graded on a pass/fail basis – students must earn a minimum score of 70% to pass. Because this course is 100% virtual, students may complete the work whenever convenient to them. Final exams must be proctored by Ms. Fowler or Dr. Gutowski. All final exams must be completed by August 5. This class fulfills the Health graduation requirement.

• Learning Skills

  Instructor: Whitney Daly, Chief Mission Integration Officer

  This class prepares incoming ninth graders for high school curriculum. Students will examine their learning styles and develop skills in time management, organization, note taking, studying and test taking. The course will also explore the importance of critical thinking, problem solving and active reading.

• Speech

  Instructor: Dr. Linda Monitello, Instructor in Theology

  This class is designed to help students develop their skills in public speaking. They learn the speech preparation process, how to combat stage fright and how to adapt to different speaking situations. Students will cover topics such composing their own orations, interpreting other orator’s works, persuasive speaking, informative speaking, and debate. We also will address the changing demands of technology by covering how to effectively use Power Point presentations. This class is an excellent introduction to the art of public speaking and both prepares students for successful speaking in their future endeavors as well as to continue on into competitive speech. The class fulfills the Speech graduation requirement. Please note: a minimum of six (6) students must register for this course to run.