We will read multi-cultural American literature from each American writing period. Students will use creative projects, multimedia, and discussions to explore important concepts and themes of both literature and of humanity. We will also work on research papers in class. This course is designed to foster an exploration of our multi-faceted world and enjoyment of reading same.

Course offered Tuesday AND Thursday 2:30-3:25 pm
Suggested ages are 13-18
Tuition is $325 per semester
Class taught by Nira Scheer
Suggested high school credit: 1.0 Language Arts

This year-long course serves as a complete high school biology course with lab work. The class will meet for a two-hour block once a week exploring concepts, having discussions, and performing lab work. There will be a fair amount of research-based learning aspect to the course so students can delve deeper into the topics that interest them while learning at least a little on all required topics. There will be quizzes, lab reports, a science fair, a debate, and exams.

Course offered Thursday 10:00-11:55 am Suggested ages are 13-18
Tuition is $325 per semester and Material Fee of $75
Class taught by Nira Scheer
Suggested high school credit: 1.0 Science

Certified Emergency Rescue Team is a Georgia-approved fourth science credit for high school. CERT educates individuals about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT volunteers can assist others in their community following a disaster when professional responders are not immediately available to help. •Includes a certificate with an ID# from Cobb County upon completion. CERT qualifies as Georgia colleges' admission requirement under science electives

Course offered Thursday 9:00-9:55 am
Suggested ages are 13-18
Tuition is $225 per semester 
Class taught by Kiesha Shoemaker Suggested high school credit: 1.0 Science

This course is a comprehensive presentation of algebra for the high school student touching on equations and functions, real numbers, equations of lines, graphs of equations and functions, writing linear equations, linear inequalities, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomials, quadratic equations, and probability.

Course offered Tuesday AND Thursday 10:00-10:55 am
Suggested ages are 13-18
Tuition is $325 per semester
Class taught by Tony Vila
Suggested high school credit: 1.0 Mathematics

The course will cover main points of geometry including points, lines, planes, angles, parallel lines, triangles, similarity, trigonometry, reasoning and proofs, coordinate geometry, applications of probability, transformations, circles, and area.

Course offered Tuesday AND Thursday 9:00-9:55 am
Suggested ages are 13-18
Tuition is $325 per semester
Class taught by Tony Vila
Suggested high school credit: 1.0 Mathematics.

Students will explore history from the indigenous peoples through the 20th century. Class will focus on both creating a timeline for history and looking at the broader world themes that influenced our history. We will look at primary and secondary sources as well as use project-based learning to capture interest and enthusiasm for our topics. This class can be paired with American Literature or taken separately.

Course offered Tuesday 11:00-11:55 am Suggested ages are 13-18
Tuition is $225 per semester
Class taught by Nira Scheer
Suggested high school credit: 1.0 Social Sciences

American Sign Language (ASL) is the 3rd most common language in the United States. This course introduces the basics of ASL. It is designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of ASL. In this course, learning is visually based. ASL questions, commands, and other simple sentence structures are introduced to develop conversational skills and beyond in ASL. Students will learn basic vocabulary, grammar, history, fingerspelling, numbers, and Deaf terminology. Information about the Deaf Community and Deaf Culture is introduced. This course is suitable for middle-school-age students who are serious about learning a language, high school language credit, or general community learning. Practice outside of class and/or Deaf events required!

Course offered Tuesday AND Thursday 12:30-1:25 pm
Suggested ages are 12-18
Tuition is $325 per semester
Class taught by Kiesha Shoemaker Suggested high school credit: 1.0
World Languages

ASL 2 course is a continuation of ASL 1 language skills. This course expands the study of sign language vocabulary, grammatical knowledge, and Deaf cultural awareness. Emphasized in this course are conversational skills, storytelling, and practical application including cultural idioms, ongoing cultural needs, and concerns.

Class offered Tuesday AND Thursday
1:30-2:25 pm
Prerequisite Class: ASL 1
Suggested ages are 12-18
Tuition is $325 per semester
Class taught by Kiesha Shoemaker

This class will tackle Spanish language learning as well as cultural exploration. It is only scheduled once a week on-site. Therefore, there is a strong listening component for home as well as exercises. We will be, in the main, project-based, exploring the language conversationally utilizing the order of most common words onwards.

Course offered Tuesday 1:30-2:25 am
Suggested ages are 13-18
Tuition is $225 per semester
'Class taught by Nira Scheer
Suggested high school credit: 1.0 World Languages

This class provides comprehensive experiences in drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media arts, book arts, assemblage, and sculpture. Students will build on the elements of art and design principles through various projects while learning historical and contemporary art practices from a variety of cultures. High School age students will have the opportunity to build a portfolio with a concentration on personal interest and artwork for future college or career opportunities.

2 Course Sessions Available
First Session: Tuesday 12:30-1:25 am Second Session: Tuesday 1:30-2:25 pm
Suggested ages are 12-18
Tuition is $250 per semester
Class taught by Karissa InCreation Miller
Suggested high school credit: 1.0 Humanities 

Students can bring work from any class -- either previously-due work or new assignments. We help them prioritize, get focused and accomplish work for that period.

2 COURSE SESSIONS OFFERED
First Session: Tuesday 9:00-9:55 pm
Second session: Thursday 1:30-2:25 pm.
Suggested ages are 12-18
Tuition is $75 per course session enrolled per semester
Class taught by Nira Scheer

In this class, we will cover the basics of using a computer for work and play. From text and editing programs to the fundamentals of spreadsheets and file organization. Each week we will focus on a new computer skill so that we can build up the students' knowledge. We will be using free programs, mostly online in Google Drive. Students will need either a laptop or two-in-one (a tablet with a keyboard attachment such as a Chrome Book or Surface) running an up-to-date Windows, Mac, Android, or Google operating system.

First Semester Only
Course offered Tuesday 10:00-10:55 am 
Suggested ages are 12-18
Tuition is $225 per semester
Class taught by Nira Scheer
 

In this class, we teach the fundamentals of sewing, giving kids new skills and the sense of accomplishment that comes with saying "I made this!" We start with basic techniques like hand-stitching and replacing buttons, before moving on to using a sewing machine to make actual wearable items. In the process, students develop their project planning, problem-solving, and spatial skills. Over the course, students will make a number of projects, including hair scrunchies, throw pillows, sleep shorts, totes, and aprons.

Course offered Tuesday at 10:00-10:55 am
Suggested ages are 9-18
Tuition is $225 per semester and Material Fee is $80
Class taught by Kristin Petersen

 
In this class, we continue the fundamentals of sewing, continuing new skills and the sense of accomplishment that comes with saying "I made this!" In the process, students develop their project planning, problem-solving, and spatial skills. Over the course, students will make a number of projects

Course offered Tuesday at 10:00-11:00 am
PREREQUISITE: You're Sew Clever Beginner
Suggested ages are 9-18
Tuition is $225 and  Material Fee $80
Class taught by Kristin Petersen  

Introductory cooking class that will start from basics and work towards building on those skills. We will learn the art of meal planning by using sales flyers, basic supplies to have on hand, have “Iron Chef” challenges and much more fun. We often share our creations with teachers and students during our lunch break.  Both classes will be making the same food weekly. We do not use peanuts or tree nuts in our lessons; please reach out if you would like to discuss other allergy restrictions.

2 Course Sessions Available
First Session: Tuesday 10:00-11:50 am Second Session: Thursday 10:00- 11:50 am
Suggested ages are 12-18
Tuition is $250 per semester
Class taught by Jennifer Swan