Chess Club
The club meets once a month, 8 - 9 times in the school year, September thru May. See the HERC calendar for details. Chess is the strategy game of kings and generals. The game can be enjoyed at many different levels of play. Chess helps to develop critical thinking. Learn to play chess. All ages and skill levels, including beginners, are welcome. Have fun and improve your game strategy. Club time includes some group and individual instruction and board play time. Chess boards are provided. Students are welcome to also bring their own board if they wish. Strategy is discussed and play notation is encouraged to help develop strategy. Contact Randy Cowart with questions or to be added to Temporary Club Roster <
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Drama Club
Grade: 7-12 This a fun club where we work on acting skills and stage presence through improv and games during meetings and other gatherings. We also work on performances for HERC Showcases and Talent Shows, as well as occasional full-scale productions. Minimum Number of Students: 5 When: First Thursdays, 3:10 - 4:30 pm Cost: $25 HERC fee Tutor: Sandy Armstrong Contact Sandy with questions or to be added to Temporary Club Roster <
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Economics College Prep
Economics is the second semester of a student’s 12th grade requirement. This class will deal with the economics of countries and people from a biblical perspective. Topics covered include free enterprise, capitalism, free market, wealth and stewardship, and economic roles of individuals as well as government. There is much discussion, as well as projects, video clips, and class interaction. NOTE: Each component may be taken separately; Together with Government Class, these count as the 12th grade history core classes. Curriculum required: info given at the time of registration. A notebook, binder and writing utensils are required. Contact Diane Baker with questions or to be added to Temporary Class Roster <
Partial payments are not available at this time.
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Elementary Math Skills (Semester Course)
This elementary math skills course focuses on enriching the student’s knowledge of vital foundational skills ranging from grades 3rd-4th. This course is designed to reinforce and develop understanding of key math concepts such as multiplication, division, and fractions using memorization, manipulatives, and group exercises. This course will serve as an addition to your child’s learning and at-home curriculum. Contact Beth Michal with questions or to be placed on temporary class roster <
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Elementary Reading Comprehension (Semester Course)
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In this enrichment class, students will be encouraged to develop a love for reading, both in private and public settings, through reading aloud in class, vocabulary work, and comprehension exercises. While the class will be centered on increasing students articulation and ease in oral reading, this class is also designed to encourage students to grow in personal reading skills as well. Literary proficiency will be enhanced through vocabulary worksheets, using words found in the selected texts, as well as comprehension exercises ensuring that students are able to grasp and apply what is being read. These goals will be facilitated through the reading of several books throughout the semester. Students will be expected to possess basic reading skills, however this class is designed to benefit readers of varying proficiencies.
There will be an additional book fee of $30 to cover material costs.
For more info or to be placed on the class roster, please contact Rebecca Asi <
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