Electives Develop New interests & Abilities!

Wednesday, 10:30 -11:25 AM

3rd Period

Instructor, Sherry Hill

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

This class builds a strong musical foundation for children by teaching essential concepts, language, notation, and vocabulary of music. Students will also be introduced to some of history’s greatest composers. Through singing, listening, movement, and interactive activities, they will explore the joy and beauty of music.

Wednesday, 9:30 -10:25 AM

2nd Period

Director, Kerri Dilling

• $80/Semester
• $15 Additional Copy Fee

Students will have the chance to learn two- and three-part choral pieces, with at least one performance opportunity each semester. They will also receive instruction in proper vocal techniques, including occasional one-on-one guidance from the teacher.

Wednesday, 8:30 -9:25 AM

1st Period

Director, Kerri Dilling

• $80/Semester
• $15 Additional Copy Fee

Students will have the opportunity to learn two- and three-part pieces, with at least one or more performances. They will develop proper vocal technique while focusing on tone and blending as a cohesive group. Additionally, students will receive occasional one-on-one guidance from the Director.

2025 - 2026 Performances

• BTHE Talent Night; Thursday, October 23
• Bob Jones University High School Festival, Nov. 3-6
• BTHE Christmas Concert: Wednesday, December 17
• Academic Festival, Friday, March 6
• Local Church Performance(s) TBD

Monday Evening Class

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Instructor, Josh Johnson

• $115/Semester
• Additional Robotics shirt required >Swag Store<
• Additional Team Shirt Fees

Our goal is to create a fun, hands-on learning environment where team members gain experience through active participation. Students will collaborate to design, build, and program a robot using the VEX IQ Robotics Program. Along the way, they will practice teamwork, documentation, and problem-solving, turning every design challenge into a learning opportunity.

Once their robots are built and tested, team members will have the chance to compete against other robotics groups in multiple competitions, analyze their results, and refine their designs for improvement. (November - February Saturday competitions).

Year-round tournaments at regional, state, and national levels lead up to the VEX Robotics World Championship each April.

Wednesday, 11:30-12:25 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

Amazon

ChristianBook.com

BulkBookstore.com

Monday, 10:30AM-11:25 AM 

3rd Period

Instructor, Jon Streeter

• $132.50/Semester
• $10 Additional Copy Fee
• Credits: 1

This course is designed to develop students' critical thinking abilities and apply them to modern situations in both formal debates and informal conversations. Students will complete a teacher-developed workbook that shows how to identify problems, brainstorm solutions, assess their relative merits and detriments, and develop a workable plan to solve that problem. These are more than political/ethical issues; students will learn to address every day problems, and even how to approach a non-believer and have Christ-centered conversations with them. 

During the second semester students will transition to application. The semester will end with a formal debate unit in which students will learn the art of debate, how to condense ideas into quick, easy to understand presentations and argue the merits of their solutions. Considerable research will be necessary during the final unit.

No Required Textbook

Monday, 11:30AM-12:25 PM 

4th Period

Instructor, Jon Streeter

• $132.50/Semester
• Credits: 1

German is a fascinating language to learn and incredibly useful in the business and medical fields. Studies have also shown that students who take at least two years of high school German score an average of 100 points higher on the verbal sections of the SAT & ACT standardized tests, as German grammar is similar to English; thus American students often learn more about their own language. 

Students will learn the fundamentals of German vocabulary and grammar with an emphasis on conversational German through dialogues with each other and with the instructor. 

Coursework will focus heavily on basic vocabulary in the first semester with daily quizzes and homework. In the second semester we shift to more complex grammar and writing short dialogues and essays. 

Required Textbook

TBD

Monday & Wednesday, 3:00-3:45 PM 

*First Semester Class

Director, Erica Johnson

• $80
• $15 Additional Copy Fee
• Credits: 0.5

In order to take this class, you must commit to participating in the November 3-6, Bob Jones University High School Festival,  Greenville, SC.

Competition Dates

Fall Fest, November 3-6, 2025

Students will learn various handbell techniques and how to perform in a musical ensemble setting. Note/music reading ability is preferred but not mandatory. Students are required to have a choir shirt, and may use their shirt from the previous year. Shirts may be ordered through the BTHE Swag Store.

Tuesday morning rehearsals are required beginning in June to prepare for the BJU Fall Fest and the BTHE Christmas Concert.

2025 - 2026 Performances

• BTHE Talent Night; Thursday, October 23
• Bob Jones University High School Festival, Nov. 3-6
• BTHE Christmas Concert: Wednesday, December 17
• Academic Festival, Friday, March 6

Wednesday, 10:30 AM-11:25 PM 

3rd Period

Instructor, Alicia Estes

• $132.50/Semester
• $10 Additional Copy Fee
• Credits: 1

Drama Performance guides students to develop their storytelling and acting skills. The text also instructs in theory and technique for performing in a variety of oral communication situations. The educational materials include eight projects designed to stretch acting skills. Students are also encouraged to evaluate the messages and philosophies of the literature selections they perform. 

Required Textbook: TBD 

Classroom Supplies: 3-ring binder, divider pages, red pen

Monday & Wednesday, 11:30-12:25 PM 

4th Period

Director, Scott Mayer

• $80/Semester
• $15 Additional Copy Fee
• 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.

2025 - 2026 Performances

• BTHE Talent Night; Thursday, October 23
• Bob Jones University High School Festival, Nov. 3-6
• BTHE Christmas Concert: Wednesday, December 17
• Academic Festival, Friday, March 6
• Local Church Performance(s) TBD

Students interested in competing at the Bob Jones University High School Festival (Fall Fest), must attend Tuesday morning rehearsals beginning June, 2025. Students are required to have a BTHE choir shirt, and may use their shirt from the previous year. New shirts may be ordered from the BTHE Swag Store.