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Wednesday, 10:30 -11:25 AM

3rd Period

Instructor Sherry Hill

• $80/Semester
• $20/New Student; Instrument Rental Fee 

This class provides children a strong musical foundation by learning the concepts, language, notation, and vocabulary of music. Students will be introduced to some of the greatest composers. The gift of music will be explored through singing, listening, movement, and other engaging activities.

Wednesday, 9:30 -10:25 AM

2nd Period

Director Kerri Dilling

• $80/Semester

Students will have the opportunity to learn 2 or 3 part choral works and have at least one opportunity each semester to perform these pieces. 

They will be taught proper vocal technique with occasional one-on-one direction with the teacher.

Wednesday, 8:30 -9:30 AM

1st Period

Director Kerri Dilling

• $80/Semester

Ensemble students will have the opportunity to learn 2 or 3 part works and have at least one opportunity or more each semester to perform these pieces.

In the ensemble they will be taught proper vocal technique while working on tone and blending together as a smaller unit. Students will receive occasional one-on-one direction with the Director.

Monday Evening Class

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Instructor, Josh Johnson

• $115/Semester
• Additional Team Shirt Fees

Our goal is to immerse team members in a fun environment where learning happens through hands-on experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to work as a team to design, build and program a robot using the VEX IQ Robotics Program. Throughout this process, practices such as, documentation and working together as a team will be highly encouraged and learning opportunities will rise from every design roadblock. After the robots are designed and tested, the team members will be able to enter their robots into multiple competitions against other robotics groups in the area, learn from their results and iteratively improve their robot.

Competitions take place on Saturdays. BTHE Robotics Club intention is to attend 3-4 competitions between early November and mid February.

Tournaments to determine the best teams are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship each April.

Wednesday, 11:30-12:30 PM 

4th Period

Instructor, Melissa Alexander

• $80/Semester

The ability to speak a second language in our society today is an asset for any student’s future.

Students will gain the building blocks required toward reaching that goal with American Sign Language (ASL). Each student will learn the finger spelled alphabet and how to properly shape those letters. In addition, basic signs such as colors, days of the week, and months of the year will be introduced. Beginning conversational signs will be taught along with the history of ASL.

Required Textbook

Sign Language for Kids: A Fun & Easy Guide to American Sign Language by Lora Heller.

ISBN-13  9781402706721

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Wednesday, 1:00 -1:55 PM 

5th Period

Instructor, Melissa Alexander

• $80/Semester
• Prerequisite; ASL I

Second-year ASL students will continue to build on their American Sign Language (ASL I) foundation by expanding their ASL vocabulary to nearly 800 signs.

ASL sentence, grammar, and conversation structure used within the deaf community will be learned. Students will also explore the use of ASL in singing and the beauty that ASL possesses when set to music. Students will continue working toward the goal of using ASL only during class time.

Required Textbook

• Learn American Sign Language: Everything You Need to Start Signing by James W. Guido ISBN-13:978-1-57715-107-4

• American Sign Language Workbook by Rochelle Barlow ISBN -978-1-64611-950-9

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Monday & Wednesday, 11:30-12:25 PM 

4th Period

Instructor Jon Streeter

• $265/Semester
• Additional $25 Material Fee
• Credits: 2
• Prerequisite; Algebra I or currently enrolled in Algebra I

Personal finance is a vital skill for high schoolers to learn that is sadly not taught in many traditional schools. This class will give students the tools to look after their money, prepare them for the ups and downs in the economy, and teach them about investment opportunities and the importance of balancing saving, spending, and giving.

Each module begins with in-class lessons to teach the fundamentals of an aspect of personal finance; they are then followed with application exercises both during and outside of class.

Required Textbook

Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance in Your Twenties and Thirties by Beth Kobliner, 2017    ISBN-10: 1476782385

Class Supplies Needed: Calculator

Monday & Wednesday, 3:00-3:45 PM 

First Semester Class

Director Erica Johnson

• $80
• Credits: 0.5

In order to take this class, you must commit to participating in the Bob Jones University High School Festival,  Greenville, SC.

Competition Dates

November 4-7, 2024

Students will learn various handbell techniques and how to perform in a musical ensemble setting. Note/music reading ability is preferred but not mandatory.

Handbell Choir meets during the summer and first semester in preparation at BJU's "Fall Fest"(November 4-7) and BTHE Christmas Concert (December 11, 2024).

Monday & Wednesday, 11:30-12:25 PM 

4th Period

Director Scott Mayer

• $80/Semester
• Credits: 1

Students will learn musical and choral concepts for use in SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) choirs. *Note reading is preferred but not mandatory.

Performances

• BTHE Talent Night; Thursday, October 24
• Bob Jones University High School Festival, Nov. 4-7
• BTHE Christmas Concert: Wednesday, December 11
• Local Church Performance(s) TBD