The Fallacy Detective

Jessica Salmeron

Learn how to recognize bad reasoning.  This course focuses on informal logical fallacies. The lessons are grouped into the following sections: The Inquiring Mind, Avoiding the Question, Making Assumptions, Statistical Fallacies, and Propaganda.  At the end of the class, we will play The Fallacy Detective Game to put into practice what we have learned.  This is a semester class.  The required book is The Fallacy Detective.  Contact Jessica Salmeron at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions or to be added to a temporary class roster.

  • When: Thursdays Period 5 1:45- 3:10
  • Cost: $230 + $20 HERC fee = $250
  • Minimum Number of Students: 4
  • Prerequisite: none

U.S. History

Diane Baker

The class will consist of lectures, Q&A sessions, current events, the Founding Fathers, our history with the world, and our accomplishments (good and bad) as a nation. We will take a brief look at our government and how it has progressed. There is much discussion and debate. We will use video, research and projects that make the class interactive and remind the students of the immigration, ingenuity and Spiritual culture of our nation. Required text: Curriculum required: info given at the time of registration.  Notebook, paper, pen, pencils, e-mail for class updates. Contact Diane Baker with questions or to be put on Temporary Class Roster <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

  • When: Thursdays, Period Five 1:45 - 3:05
  • Cost: Cost: $460 (plus $40 HERC fee) = $500, $40 non-refundable HERC fee is due at time of early registration in June
  • Minimum Number of Students: 6
  • Prerequisite: None

Veritas

Sandy Armstrong

Grade: 7-12 The Truth is that EVERYONE is gifted! Veritas (truth) is a club where HERC students can hone their leadership skills as they plan and implement fun and educational events to highlight gifts and abilities of their fellow HERC students. Past events include Showcases, fundraisers, art shows, Talent Shows, Career Carnivals, and Christian Youth Film Festival entries. Your imagination is the limit! Come and we'll get creative - and busy - and everyone will benefit! Minimum Number of Students: 2 When: Second Thursdays, 3:10 - 4:30 pm Cost: $25 HERC fee   Tutor: Sandy Armstrong  <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

  • When: 2nd Thursday of every month 3:10-4:30
  • Cost: $25
  • Minimum Number of Students: 4
  • Prerequisite: n/a

World History

Diane Baker

This class will introduce students to the history of the world, concentrating on Western Civilization. We will explore the importance and effects of Christianity on early civilizations. Students will understand how geography also affected people in their development socially, economically, and politically, as well as culturally. We will see the rise of democratic ideas and Christian influence. There will be much discussion, research and projects to make this an interactive classroom. Required text: Curriculum required: info given at the time of registration.  3-ring binder, paper, pens, pencils, access to e-mail for updates and homework   Contact Diane Baker with questions or to be added to Temporary Class Roster <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

  • When: When: Thursdays, Period 5
  • Cost: Cost: $500 (includes $40 HERC fee), $40 non-refundable HERC fee is due at time of early registration in June
  • Minimum Number of Students: 5
  • Prerequisite: None

Worship Team

Carla Muller

The student team will lead the HERC community in prayer and praise at the worship rallies held on the first Thursday of every month. The worship team will meet for practice during club period every 2nd and 4th week.  All worship team members are encouraged to attend every worship rally whether leading, assisting with tech, or participating in the congregation.   Please contact Mrs. Muller with any questions <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

  • When: 6th Period 3:10-4:30 -Every 2nd and 4th Thursday as well as 12-12:30 pm every 1st Thursday
  • Cost: $25
  • Minimum Number of Students: 3 minimum
  • Prerequisite: Prior instrument training and ability to play and/or sing in a group setting. Must be able to read and play chord charts.