Animation Appreciation 10AM – 12 PM DaRon Spence Anime favorites like Spirited Away, Akira, or Evangelion, or modern stop motion such as Wallace and Gromit, Coraline, Fantastic Mr. Fox. We will watch each film and discuss their importance and of, course…why we like them or not! Comparative Religion 11 AM – 12 PM Chad Ingold In this class we will systematically and analytically compare many of the world's religions. We will learn the basic tenets and doctrines of each religion while also looking at each religions affect on the past and the present. Some of the religions we will discuss are Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism, Christianity, Scientology, Mormonism, Jainism, and mysticism. Who are important to each religion? What places around the world would we expect to find various religions? How are these religions similar and how are they different? These are just a few of the questions we will attempt to answer as we travel around the world virtually learning about spiritual culture and traditions. There will be a final project for this class! The Life and Times of Malcolm X 9 – 10 AM Chad Ingold Malcolm X is one of the most revered American civil rights leaders as well as a recognized America hero to oppressed people around the world. Until he was assassinated in 1964, Malcolm X worked tirelessly to raise the consciousness of African-‐Americans in particular, and all people, in general. We will spend most of the time in this class reading and discussing the Autobiography of Malcolm X. You will be expected to complete readings every week for homework. We will also view parts of Spike Lee's movie adaptation of the autobiography. Please do not sign up for this class unless you are ready to READ! Basketball 1 – 2 PM Chad Ingold This class will spend time discussing the ethics of good sportsmanship as well as fundamentals of the game basketball. We will Practice, run drills, and play full court games. There is a limit of twenty students that may sign up for this class. You must dress out every week. You must have appropriate shoes and shorts. No jeans, sandals, or inappropriate blouses and/or shirts. General Chemistry Lab Ram Bhagat Section 1: 9:45 – 10:45 Section 2: 10:45 – 11:45 Section 3: 11:45 – 12:45 Location: J. Sargeant Reynolds Downtown Campus, Room 605 Description: THIS IS A REQUIRED THURSDAY CLASS FOR ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN CHEMISTRY. Lab activities will be designed to compliment topics covered in the lecture course. Students will be provided with an opportunity to learn a variety of laboratory techniques. Because of our partnership with J. Sargeant Reynolds, students have the privilege of taking Chemistry lab in a college setting. Lab safety and responsible behavior will be expected from all students at all times. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes travel time between classes. Expectations: Students will be expected to maintain a lab notebook for class. Since Chem. Lab only meets on a weekly basis, substitute assignments will only be provided to make up excused absences on lab days. APES Review 9 -‐ 10 AM Emily Betts This class is for any APES student who is looking for additional help in mastering the APES content. We will be reviewing for reviewing concepts covered in class, preparing for upcoming tests, and reviewing past test material. Students are responsible for researching, planning and presenting a review of a specific concept for the class. Open to any APES students. AP Biology Review 10 – 11 AM Emily Betts This class is for any AP Biology student who is looking for additional help in mastering the AP Biology content. We will be reviewing for reviewing concepts covered in class, preparing for upcoming tests, and reviewing past test material. Students are responsible for researching, planning and presenting a review of a specific concept for the class. Blue Sky's Outdoor Adventure 11 AM – 1 PM Cat Anthony and Emily Betts During this elective, students will have the opportunity to learn more about outdoor adventure sports. We will be learning more about hiking, rock climbing, survival skills, and water sports. This will be a 2 hour class, but students will also have the opportunity to go on field trips during the warmer months. No previous experience is necessary to join our elective. 15 Student Maximum. Glee 12 – 2 PM Douquona Cain and others Bring your talents! This class will focus mainly on singing and dancing. Students will not need to know how to read music notes in order to participate and we accept anyone everyone! Students will need to wear a plain white shirt and blue slacks as appropriate performance attire. Students will choose which songs they would like to sing every week. Virtual Virginia Lab Time 3 Sections: 9 – 10 AM 10 – 11 AM 11 AM – 12 PM This is monitored time for you to work on your Virtual Virginia courses. Microsoft IT Academy 12 – 1 PM (Writing Lab) Join this exciting program that offers you Microsoft Office certification…right here at OHS…for FREE! Open’s IT teacher Shana will monitor your tests, and by the time you are finished, you could be certified in Microsoft Office applications. With Open High School’s membership in the Microsoft IT Academy Program, we gain the instant recognition and credibility of the Microsoft brand along with a comprehensive curriculum, and resources for our students and educators. Our surrounding communities and businesses also benefit from a highly trained and employable workforce. Math Tutoring 3 Sections: 9 – 10 AM 10 – 11 AM 12 – 1 PM John Herbst and Irina Alekseeva For those they know they need tutoring, think they need tutoring, wonder if they need tutoring, or have been told they need tutoring, this hour is power-‐packed with help from Open’s math teachers. No matter if it’s Algebra II, PreCalculus, or Stats. Get Up and Dance 11 AM – 12 PM Robricha Coleman and Emonie Smith Get to know those people you don’t know through the art of dance! Students will participate in everything from a “Soul Train” line to competing with one another and more. You do not have to be an experienced dancer to take this class; it is strictly fun! The Art of Argument 11 AM – 12 PM John Herbst In this discussion-‐based course, we will seek each week to understand the various aspects of argumentation. You will learn what goals argument can accomplish, how to recognize a good argument or tear apart a bad one, and how to form a good argument yourself. We will learn to analyze an argument by identifying the assumptions it is based on, breaking down the logic it depends on, and identifying logical fallacies when they arise. The focus will be on engaging in argument in a civil and productive way. COLLEGE PREP FOR REAL! 2 Sections: 10 – 11 AM 11 AM – 12 PM LORAH ALLEN JUNIORS ONLY!! Are you a junior preparing for a hectic senior year? Want to get a head start on selecting colleges, writing college essays, and applying for scholarships? This class is designed specifically for you! Each Thursday, you will spend an hour researching colleges and universities which interest you; composing, revising, and editing standard essay questions for applications; and finding the perfect scholarship opportunities to help ease your financial burdens. Spring of junior year is the perfect time to start one of the most important processes of your life. Your peers and your instructor will be there to guide you. Some research and writing outside of class is required. The Butcher, the Baker and the Wrinkle Chaser 9 – 10 AM Vic Carll Guess what….there are other jobs out there in the world other than the doctor, the lawyer, the physical therapist and the engineer!!! Can you believe it? Have you ever thought to yourself: “Maybe I want to be a…honey extractor, or a…hostler, or a…nib inspector…or a whelt wheeler.” Probably not. Unfortunately, we do not do a very good job at helping our students explore the variety of interesting careers that exist in the world. In this class, we will look at our own interests and dive in to the many fields that could help both bring satisfaction and a paycheck. We will then move forward into seeing how to pursue those careers, work on resume skills and how to promote a confident self in an interview process. Oh, and we will have some fun looking at some strange jobs too. Students will be required to create “Individual Pathways” Power Point based on a few career choices for a final project and present them to the class. The Morality of Molly Ringwald: 80s Movie Marathon 10 AM – 12 PM Vic Carll In the infinite struggle to deal with one’s own individuality and reasoning, one must constantly consider this question: “What would Molly Ringwald do?” The 1980s land of film provided an in-‐depth and interesting landscape of moral questions pertaining specifically to the American teenager. In this class, we will watch a variety of movies, specifically those from producer John Hughes, and discuss the similarities and differences in the social, moral and cultural perceptions of then and now. Students will be required to discuss debate questions and plot scenarios after watching the films. As a final project, students will have to choose a character from one of the films watched and provide a psychological analysis of the identity of this character and what he or she represents in the greater context of a generation. Who the Bleep Am I? and the Pursuit of Creating Compassion 1 – 2 PM Vic Carll Why are you here? Who are you? What is the purpose of existence? We will start looking into these questions. Beginning with a viewing of the movie What the Bleep Do We Know, the class will explore the metaphysical realm of existence and the questions posed from the movie and class discussions. Then the class will move to learning how to develop empathy and compassion for those that we live with on this planet. This class is an exploration of the self, others and our species as a whole. With open minds and hearts, we will delve into our moral obligations and how to create goodness in our actions, words and thoughts. Students will be required to keep a personal journal as well as to explore one moral question of their choosing and present it to the class through any creative means. Disney Movies 10 AM – 12 PM Tierny Barksdale and Kristin Parson Students will view a series of Disney classics. Through the films, they will explore the progression of animation and history behind each story. Students will compose written analyses that compare and contrast specific films and discuss the evolution of the Disney trademark throughout its rapidly changing empire. (2 hours) Card Games 1 – 2 PM Tierny Barksdale and Kristin Parson Test your skills against the most talented card players Open High has to offer. Brush up on and/or acquire new tricks to add to your arsenal! Scrapbooking 9 – 10 AM Kristin Parson Create your very own memory keepsake album which includes journaling, calligraphy, personal photos or add new dimensions to an incomplete project. Come with a reflective, open and creative mind! AP Studio 9 – 10 AM Brigette Newberry Only for those students enrolled in the course MTWF Yearbook 10 – 11:30 AM Brigette Newberry In this class we will create the yearbook in its entirety. We will sell ads, take photos or see that they are taken properly, lay out the work and select everything that goes into the book. Be prepared to work long and hard and up to the wire on this! We need seniors from the yearbook committee, please! APART History 12 – 1 PM Brigette Newberry Only for those students enrolled in the course MTWF Basic Ceramic Crafts 1 – 2 PM Brigette Newberry In this class we will explore the basic ceramic techniques of pinch, coil and slab. We will make and glaze uncomplicated and a little bit more complicated pieces. You will learn about air pockets, firing times, cones, earthenware and all of its attributes! AP English Literature and Composition 9 – 10 AM Clary Carleton AP English Literature and Composition is a continuation of the MTWF class. All students who currently are enrolled must sign up. Knitting 10 – 11 AM Clary Carleton and Georgia Rudolph Discover the meditative and creative joy of knitting! Learn the basics of how to knit while creating your own finished, wearable pieces. We will discuss how to select and use the appropriate needles and yarn for a project. Casting on, binding off, the knit stitch, and the purl stitch will provide the fundamental skills for any project. Those with some experience may want to work with circular or double-‐pointed needles and a specific pattern. Make a scarf, hat, socks, poncho, or design your own project. This course is intended for beginners as well as those with some experience. Classical Mythology 11 AM – 12 PM Clary Carleton Myths are humanity’s earliest imaginative attempts to explain the universe, its creation, and its working. In this class we will explore the mythology of the Greeks and Romans, their culture, and their way of life. The stories created by the Greeks and Romans told them who they were and help us understand foundational ideas of Western thought, which impact our world today. We will study the world of gods, goddesses, and heroes and discover how the ancients created order from chaos. Podium 1 – 2 PM William Robi Students will write and help produce the Richmond Public Schools, city-‐wide literary magazine Podium. You will learn to solicit, select, and edit quality submissions from your peers. You will also learn new techniques to enhance your writing. Writers, editors, and designers are highly encouraged to participate in this exciting opportunity to make your voice heard. Crocheting and Cross-‐stitching 9 – 10 AM Mimi Westbrook and Tierny Barksdale Crocheting is similar to knitting but uses only one “hook” to form the chains. This class will teach basic techniques and stitches. We will have fun learning and helping each other. Both beginners and experienced crocheters are welcome! Each participant will need to purchase a crochet hook and skein of yarn (about $3.00). We will complete a simple project in the class. Cross-‐stitching is similar to embroidery but uses a cross-‐weave cloth and graph rather than printed pattern. We will learn the basic stitches as we complete a simple project. Both beginners and experienced stitchers are welcome. You will need to purchase a small cross stitch project (approximately $3.00). Recreational Biking! 10 AM – 11 AM Marcus Saunders This class is all about bikes, so if you love biking for enjoyment or for competition, this is your class! In order to successfully complete this class, you need to participate in the activities and to class on time and ready to ride. You are required to have your own bike. Helmets can be provided to those who need them, but you MUST wear a helmet at all times. AP Government (2 sections) 2 Sections: 9 – 10 AM 1 – 2 PM Mike Hasenfus Only for those students enrolled in the course MTWF Soccer 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Mike Hasenfus Get fit while playing the world's most popular sport. All levels of experience are welcome, but general knowledge of the game (no hands!) is suggested. Students will learn strategies for playing, develop skills, and play pickup games. Weather will vary drastically from the start to end of the semester, so dress appropriately. On days of inclement weather, we will view games from around the world and discuss strategy and skills. Soccer cleats are recommended; shin guards are strongly suggested. Class starts at 11:15 promptly on the field behind the Byrd House. AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION 2 Sections: 9 – 10 AM 1 – 2 PM Lorah Allen This class is the continuation of MTWF AP English Language & Composition. All students enrolled in AP Language must also enroll in this class.