J-TERM 2019 SJCA J...· 6th Graders: Thursday, 12/6, beginning of 3rd period It is important to note...

J-TERM 2019Course Catalog January 7-18

OBJECTIVEEnrich mind, body, and soul by increasing student choice while maintaining academic rigor.

SUMMARYJ-Term provides a hands-on learning session for our students with opportunities that ignite curiosity, creativity and inspiration. Courses are deliberately experiential, giving time and freedom to explore topics outside of our normal college preparatory curriculum. J-Term provides our students with a distinctive experience that helps reveal talents, gifts and passions.

REGISTRATION Students will select their J-Term courses on the following dates:

· Seniors: Tuesday, 12/4 at the beginning of first period· Juniors: Tuesday, 12/4 at the beginning of second period· Sophomores: Wednesday, 12/5, at the beginning of first period· Freshman: Wednesday, 12/5, at the beginning of second period· 8th Graders: Thursday, 12/6, beginning of 1st period· 7th Graders: Thursday, 12/6, beginning of 2nd period· 6th Graders: Thursday, 12/6, beginning of 3rd period

It is important to note the following:· AP CALCULUS students are REQUIRED to take AP CALC TEST PREP class during A.· AP CHEM students are REQUIRED to take AP CHEM LAB class during C.· 6-8th grade students attending Space Camp MUST sign up for a class during A and C, and MUST sign up for "Let's go to Space Camp" during B.· Students going to SPAIN / ITALY should NOT sign up for any classes. When students return, they will work on reflections and building a memory book of the trip.

Alphabetical Index of Classes10 Sports in 10 Days: 6-8

ACT English / Reading Comp Prep: 9-12

ACT Math Prep: 9-12

Animal Sculptures: 6-8

AP Calculus Test Prep

AP Chem Lab

Art Metals: 11-12

Become a Babysitter: 6-8

Boys Volleyball: 9-12

Choir & Band: 6-12

Comics, Scripts & Graphic Novels: 6-12

Conspiracy Theories: 6-8

Crime Scene Investigation: 9-10

Culinary Boot Camp: 9-12

Debate: 9-12

Decorating Desserts: 6-8

Delicious Desserts: 6-11

DIY Board Games: 9-12

Faux Calligraphy: 6-12

Flag Football: 6-8

Forensics: 9-12

Foundations of Chess: 6-12

The Game of Basketball: 9-12

Genealogy: 9-12

Get Crafty (Hoff): 6-8

Get Crafty (Naden): 6-8

Get Crafty (Zematis): 6-8

Get Crafty for Others: 9-12

History through Film: 10-12

Internship: 11-12

Intro to College: 9-10

Intro to Computer Science: 8-12

Intro to Forensic Psychology: 10-12

Junior Chef: 6-8

Keyboarding: 9-12

Law & Order: 9-12

Let's Go to Space Camp

Lifelong Sports: 9-12

Money, Money, Money: 6-8

Mosaic Masters: 9-10

Online Photo / Scrapbooking: 9-12

Online Photobook Creating: 6-8

Painting: 6-7

Retreat Team

Running: 6-12

Sign Language: 9-12

Sports & Society: 9-10

Statistics in Sports: 9-12

Studio Art

Trip to Spain & Italy

Use Logic & Escape!: 6-8

Yoga: 9-12

PERIOD A10 Sports in 10 Days: 6-8AP Calculus Test PrepArt Metals: 11-12Become a Babysitter: 6-8Crime Scene Investigation: 9-10Culinary Boot Camp: 9-12Decorating Desserts: 6-8DIY Board Games: 9-12Flag Football: 6-8Foundations of Chess: 6-12Get Crafty (Hoff): 6-8Get Crafty for Others: 9-12Internship: 11-12Intro to College: 9-10Junior Chef: 6-8Law & Order: 9-12Mosaic Masters: 9-10Online Photobook Creating: 6-8Sign Language: 9-12Sports & Society: 9-10Yoga: 9-12

ACT Math Prep: 9-12Boys Volleyball: 9-12Comics, Scripts & Graphic Novels: 9-12Conspiracy Theories: 6-8Debate: 9-12Delicious Desserts: 6-8DIY Board Games: 9-12Faux Calligraphy: 6-12Forensics: 9-12Get Crafty (Zematis): 6-8Get Crafty for Others: 9-12Internship: 11-12Intro to Forensic Psychology: 10-12Let's Go to Space CampLifelong Sports: 9-12Money, Money, Money: 6-8Online Photo/Scrapbooking: 9-12Painting: 6-7Sign Language: 9-12Use Logic & Escape!: 6-8Yoga: 9-12

10 Sports in 10 Days: 6-8ACT English / Reading Comp Prep: 9-12Animal Sculptures: 6-8AP Chem LabChoir & Band: 6-12Comics, Scripts & Graphic Novels: 6-8Culinary Boot Camp: 9-12Decorating Desserts: 6-8Delicious Desserts: 9-11Genealogy: 9-12Get Crafty (Naden): 6-8Get Crafty for Others: 9-12History through Film: 10-12Internship: 11-12Intro to Computer Science: 8-12Junior Chef: 6-8Keyboarding: 9-12Running: 6-12Statistics in Sports: 9-12Studio ArtThe Game of Basketball: 9-12

PERIOD B PERIOD C

Index of Classes by Period

RETREAT TEAM

Description: Students that are selected to be a part of the retreat team will be in charge of assisting Father Todd with the Middle School retreats that will take place during the first week of J-Term.

Students selected for retreat team will have to make additional course selections that they will attend for the second week of J-Term and will sign up for those courses with Mrs. Witthun on Monday, December 3rd.

Retreat team will consist of 12 students during J-Term.

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Fr. Belardi High SchoolPeriod(s): Special

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GET CRAFTY FOR OTHERS

Description: Students will be crafting different projects that will be designed to donate to different charities when we are finished. In addition, students will be designing projects that can be done with some of our lower campus students throughout the course as well.

Mrs. BenhartMs. Naden

High School (9-12)Period(s): A,B, & C

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10 SPORTS IN 10 DAYS

Description: Students will participate in 10 sports in 10 days. In addition to playing/participating in each sport, students will learn the rules and fundamentals of each sport. Throughout the class, students will work in teams to create a new sport and present their idea to the class. Some of the sports include basketball, volleyball and other great things!

Mrs. Berry Middle School (6-8)Period(s): A & C


YOGA

Description: This course is for anyone interested in learning about yoga poses. It is for those with little to no experience and for those with varied levels of experience.

You will need to wear appropriate gym clothing. No yoga pants.

Mrs. Betker High School (9-12)Period(s): A & B


SPAIN & ITALY TRIP

Description: Our students will be immersed in language, history, culture, and the arts. We will begin our adventure in Florence, Italy, visit Ancient Rome, tour Madrid, and finish our adventure in beautiful Barcelona.

Registration for the trip has already occurred.

Mrs. BrisboisMrs. NiespodzianyMrs. O’ConnorMr. Bernhardt

Middle/High SchoolPeriod(s): Special


ONLINE PHOTOBOOK CREATING

Description: Students will learn how to produce engaging and dynamic digital photo books through a variety of online programs. Students will be required to provide at least 50 or more pictures to begin their photo book creation. These photos should be chosen around a theme (vacation, holiday, birthday, specific year of celebration). Students will learn how to use photobook design and layouts as well as adding text and images to enhance their photobook project.

Mrs. Cerny Middle School (6-8)Period(s): A


CONSPIRACY THEORY

Description: Ever wondered which side of the story is true? There have been multitudes of conspiracy theories surrounding events in history. In the class, we will use a variety of resources to research and come to our own conclusions on how events really went down.

Mrs. Cerny Middle School (6-8)Period(s): B


DIY BOARD GAMES

Description: Students will play different board games, create their own board games, evaluate the board games of others, and reflect on the process throughout.

Mrs. Epping High School (9-12)Period(s): A & B


FORENSICS

Description: Forensics provide an opportunity for students to enhance communication skills through participation in Theater, Debate and Speech activities. Students choose from an array of 14 speech categories, which are a combination of individual and group events. Once a category is chosen, students create, develop and practice their performance. Constructive evaluation in a safe atmosphere empowers students to gain confidence in the important life skill of oral interpretation. Categories include: Impromptu Speaking, Demonstration Speech, Extemporaneous Speech, Informative Speech, Moments in History, Oratory, Public Address, Special Occasion, Farrago, Group Interpretative Reading, Play Acting, Poetry, Prose, Radio News Reporting, Humorous Solo Acting, Serious Solo Acting and Storytelling.

Mr. Feldpausch High School (9-12)Period(s): B


KEYBOARDING

Description: If you want to learn touch-typing or improve your existing typing skills, this is the perfect course for you! In this course you will learn how to touch-type—that is, to type text you read from a printed page or a computer screen without looking at your keyboard. With the skills you master here, you'll become faster and more confident at the keyboard.

Mr. Feldpausch High School (9-12)Period(s): C


DEBATE

Description: Want to be President of the United States or win an argument with your friends? If you answered yes to either scenario then this would be a class to consider. Learn debate skills and strategies while practicing against your classmates in one on one and team debate formats.

Mr. Furreness High School (9-12)Period(s): B


RUNNING

Description: This J-Term course will excite both the novice runner and the experienced athlete. Students will study and put into practice the Essential Eleven components necessary to improve as a runner. We will also hit the roads of Kenosha, spend time in the weight room, and run circles on the indoor track at Carthage College.

Mr. Furreness (9-12))Mrs. Zematis (6-8)

Middle/High SchoolPeriod(s): C


JUNIOR CHEF

Description: Do you binge watch Food Network? Is it your dream to be in Chopped or Master Chef? Then this is the class for you. In this J-Term we will be introduced to various cooking techniques and kitchen basics. Students will compete to plan and create the best dishes in four categories: Breakfast, Soup/Chili, Dinner and Dessert. In each round, a panel will judge the student's dishes to see which group will be named Junior Chef Champions!

Mr. Gesell Middle School (6-8)Period(s): A & C


SPORTS & SOCIETY

Description: Sport plays a pervasive role in almost all of our lives as fans, players, and consumers. Despite this omnipresence, sports remain an understudied topic. This course will attempt to analyze the impact of sports. We will explore the topic of sport from a critical perspective. We will seek to answer questions such as: How does sport participation teach people important norms in society? How does sport reflect class relations? How do people become involved in sports, become defined as athletes, derive meaning from participation, and make transitions out of sports into the rest of their lives? How sports are gendered activities, and how do they reproduce dominant ideas about gender in society?

Mr. Groblewski High School (9-10)Period(s): A


LIFELONG SPORTS

Description: This class is designed to enhance your ability to gain a deeper knowledge of various sports that we cannot cover in detail during the regular physical education sessions. This section will allow you to explore different sports that you can participate in for a lifetime. This will be in a non-competitive environment in which you will learn sports that you can participate in from adolescence through adulthood. Throughout out this course we will engage in gym and weight room activities in which we will do circuit training and dry land training activities.

Mr. Groblewski High School (9-12)Period(s): B


LAW & ORDER

Description: This fascinating J-Term course will be taught by real-life detectives eager to share their real-life experiences. Students will learn that criminology is an actual science. Be ready to learn about different types of crimes, why crimes are committed, terminology within the criminal justice system and possible career choices in the field. This class will require research and presentations.

Mr. Hansen High School (9-12)Period(s): A


THE GAME OF BASKETBALL

Description: Learn the basics of basketball in the classroom and on the court. Rules, offensive and defensive play and drills to improve your game will be covered, along with daily skill contests and games.

Mr. Hansen High School (9-12)Period(s): C


INTERNSHIPS

Description: Internships provide our students with a hands-on experience in an area of their interest. It allows them to see and experience the working life of an experienced professional. Internships help students discovers their abilities, interests, and passion as well as provide real-world practice in a field of potential study.

Students must secure their own internships and may be a full day or half-day. If half-day, student must be enrolled in another J-term class.

All internships will be approved by Administration. See Mrs. Hantke for necessary paperwork.

Mrs. Hantke High School (11-12)Period(s): Special


GET CRAFTY – MRS. HOFF

Description: Are you a crafty type of person? In this class you will be able to exhibit your creativity while completing a variety of DIY projects. Mrs. Hoff would like to share with you her love for crafting to make a variety of projects from Pinterest or other sources.

Mrs. Hoff Middle School (6-8)Period(s): A


USE LOGIC AND ESCAPE!

Description: Students will explore a variety of single and multiplayer logic based board games and then transition into team play to complete logic based tasks involved in an Escape Room simulations.

Mrs. Hoff Middle School (6-8)Period(s): B


FLAG FOOTBALL

Description: Class for middle school students that wish to see if they enjoy football or already do. We will be playing flag football in the gym or outside weather permitting. Emphasis will be on learning the skills of football before games are played.

Mr. Kamin Middle School (6-8)Period(s): A


STATISTICS IN SPORTS

Description: Class for students who wish to learn how to keep statistics in a sport. Students will learn how to keep score, cumulate statistics in different sports and how to interpret them. Excellent class for anyone looking to understand the sports better, wanting to be a manager for a sport, or wishing to be a sports statistician.

Mr. Kamin High School (9-12)Period(s): C


AP CALCULUS TEST PREP

Description: Students already enrolled in AP Calculus will meet in the mornings to prepare for the AP test in May.

Mrs. Kim AP Calc StudentsPeriod(s): A


ACT MATH TEST PREP

Description: If the Math section on the ACT has you stressed and worried, use this time during J-Term to refresh your skills in Algebra, Geometry and Trig. The timing is perfect for the February ACT test date!

Mrs. Kim High School (9-12)Period(s): B


BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Description: This class is designed for boys with the basic skills of volleyball that are interested in playing competitively. Since SJCA does not currently offer a Varsity Boys Volleyball Team this class is meant to give boys the opportunity to experience what a team would be like in high school. This class will be coached at a high competitive level and any student signing up for this class should have a strong desire to learn the correct way to play the sport.

Ms. LueckMs. Reisner

High School (Boys)Period(s): B


DELICIOUS DESSERTS

Description: This course is a study of the fundamentals of baking items typically included in a bakery (cookies, bars, cakes, quick breads, etc.). Students will learn functions of ingredients, tool and equipment use, baking terminology, measurement conversion, and proper kitchen safety. Delicious desserts is open to all middle and high school students of varying levels of baking experience/skills.

Mrs. McGonegle (MS)Ms. Lueck / Ms. Reisner (HS)

Middle School (6-8)High School (9-11)Period(s): B(MS) C(HS)


GENEALOGY

Description: Explore your family history while creating a family tree utilizing various online resources.

Mrs. McGonegle High School (9-12)Period(s): C


CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

Description: Do you like watching CSI or NCIS? Do you want to learn more about this field of science? Then this class is for you! In this class you will gain hands-on experience with a variety of common forensic tests and will use your knowledge and skills to analyze crime scenes and solve mysteries.

Ms. Meyer High School (9-10)Period(s): A


AP CHEM LAB

Description: AP Chemistry students will practice their lab skills while doing supplemental labs that don’t fit into our regular semester schedule. Students will practice designing labs, analyzing data, and evaluating evidence [AP Science Practices 3, 4, and 5]. Students will also learn how to use technology to collect and analyze data.

Ms. Meyer AP Chem StudentsPeriod(s): C


SIGN LANGUAGE

Description: Have you ever wanted to learn how to sign? During J-Term, students will learn how to sign basic signs that they can use in everyday life.Anyone in grades 9-12 has the opportunity to learn how to sign and understand deaf culture! Students should come to class with a computer and ready to have fun learning a new language!

Ms. Moyer High School (9-12)Period(s): A & B


CULINARY BOOT CAMP

Description: Students will develop menus and create meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with emphasis on cleanliness, sanitation and safety using proper techniques. Students will also learn about nutrition, including calorie counting, portion size, and daily requirements. Students will learn frying, baking, sautéing, and preparing foods in different methods to cook. Sampling of prepared food is part of this course.

Mr. Mroz High School (9-12)Period(s): A & C


GET CRAFTY – MS. NADEN

Description: Come and be prepared to get your craft on! You will learn to do various crafty projects over the course of these 2 weeks, and you will have great opportunities to explore and showcase your individuality and creativity.

Ms. Naden Middle School (6-8)Period(s): C


MOSAIC MASTERS

Description: Students will explore the art of glass mosaics and will come up with intricate designs to create their own.

Ms. Neu High School (9-10)Period(s): A


ANIMAL SCULPTURES

Description: Students will focus on the artwork of pop artist, Romero Britto, to create their own animal sculpture. Using Styrofoam and plaster, students will construct 3D sculptures inspired by Romero Britto. Each animal sculpture will be painted to represent Britto's pop art style!

Ms. Neu Middle School (6-8)Period(s): C


INTRO TO FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY

Description: This J-Term course offers an introductory look at what forensic psychology is all about. Topics will include the history of forensic psychology, comparing TV to reality, profiling, jury selection, lie detection, eyewitness testimony, handwriting analysis, insanity pleas, trash profiling, and cyber crime. If time, students will conduct a case study on Jack the Ripper.

Mrs. Peterson High School (10-12)Period(s): B


HISTORY THROUGH FILM

Description: This course examines Hollywood feature films as historical evidence. Students will view movies on various topics such as World War I, the Great Depression, World War II. This course examines Hollywood feature films as historical evidence. Students will view movies on various topics such as World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, Civil Rights, the Vietnam War, and Post-WWII foreign policy. In addition to watching the films, students will participate in class discussions, and write short essays comparing film evidence to information in more traditional sources, such as articles, reviews and commentaries.

A signed parental permission slip to view the films will be required.

(Should I list the films?)

Mrs. Peterson High School (10-12)Period(s): C


BECOME A BABYSITTER

Description: Do you love working with children? Maybe you want to become a teacher or nurse one day? The first step is becoming a certified babysitter. In this course, students will have the opportunity to become an American Red Cross certified babysitter. Students will also have the opportunity to plan fun activities that children will actually enjoy! Students will have a binder full of valuable info by the end of this course to help them on their next babysitting venture. .

Ms. Rogers Middle School (6-8)Period(s): A


MONEY MONEY MONEY

Description: Ever wonder what it’d be like to be a millionaire?Through real world examples, students will begin to learn and understand the role of money in everyday life. Students will explore different ways to become a millionaire. Some of the topics explored will include: how a budget is created, what are the primary financial products, what is insurance and why is it necessary? We will also cover investments and dig deep into Shark Tank, the TV show. This class will be a ton of fun!

Ms. Rogers Middle School (6-8)Period(s): B


FOUNDATIONS OF CHESS

Description: Chess is the classic game that develops focus, spatial thinking, and strategic application. The class is geared for all levels of chess players. All students will learn chess history, study classic chess scenarios, and will compete daily against other students in a low-stress environment. Beginners will learn basic game rules and opening tactic moves. Intermediate and advanced players will learn notation, sophisticated combinations, tactics, checkmates, strategies, and advanced opening, middle, and endgame concepts. No previous knowledge of chess is required.

Mr. Scott Middle/High SchoolPeriod(s): A


CHOIR & BAND

Description: In this course I will be working with you both in group lessons and one on one to help improve your skills as a musician or singer. You will learn different instrument and vocal techniques, work on ensemble playing and music theory.

Mr. Scott Middle/High SchoolPeriod(s): C


ART METALS

Description: Learn basic sawing, hammering, forming, riveting and soldering skills. Design and create silver rings and/or earings. Use copper or brass to make keychains, pendants, bracelets and/or other metal items.

New students only. No students who had metals last year.

Mrs. Slamar High School (11-12)Period(s): A


PAINTING

Description: Students will learn the basic techniques to create 1 or 2 paintings on canvas board. Color theory, mixing and blending, brush strokes, and composition. Art history and artistic styles will be used for inspiration.

Time management and clean up skills required.

Mrs. Slamar Middle School (6-7)Period(s): B


STUDIO ART

Description: Studio Art Honors students may use this class time to work on their art projects.

Optional

Current Studio Art Class Only

Mrs. Slamar Studio Art StudentsPeriod(s): C


LETS GO TO SPACE CAMP

Description: This course is composed of two parts. Students will travel to Huntsville, Alabama during the second week of J-Term to participate in NASA’s Space Academy. While there they will experience firsthand the future of space travel and train to solve technically challenging anomalies. During the first week, students will participate in hands-on STEM based activities designed to complement the activities they will experience while at the Space Academy.

Ms SteinMrs. Dillmann

Camp Students ONLYPeriod(s): B


COMICS, SCRIPTS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

Description: Explore the history of comic books and graphic novels from the Golden Age to Comicsology.com - the new wave in digital books. Students will be instructed on the history of comics and graphic novels, how to grade and appraise comic books, and how to draw and create their own books either on paper or digitally. There is the possibility of a field trip to local comic book store. The last part of the class each day will feature a superhero movie of the class’ choosing.

Mr. Van Lannen Middle/High SchoolPeriod(s): B(HS) C(MS)


DECORATING DESSERTS

Description: Students will learn the basics to making tasty treats look fun and creative. Students will decorate cookies and cupcakes and other tasty baked goods. Desserts will be decorated for many special events, holidays, and seasons.

Ms. Weiser Middle School (6-8)Period(s): A & C


FAUX CALLIGRAPHY

Description: Have you ever heard of Faux Calligraphy? I'm sure you have; it's a fancy way of saying Fake Calligraphy. Faux calligraphy can be used to create a calligraphy look with any writing tool: you can use chalk, marker, pen, pencil, crayon, or anything else you want to use to create your lettering piece. The beauty of faux calligraphy is that with just a few easy steps--and your own handwriting! --you are able to replicate real calligraphy! Practice does mark perfect, so we will be doing a good amount of practice each day before we do our final piece of art.

*If you are taking this course for the second time around and find yourself to be more than a beginning, we will create a project.

Ms. Westphal Middle/High SchoolPeriod(s): B


ACT ENGLISH/READING COMP

Description: In order to prepare for the English portion of the ACT, we will break down the skills needed and enhance our level of understanding. There will be practice tests, as well as technique work.

Ms. Westphal High School (9-11)Period(s): C


GET CRAFTY – MRS. ZEMATIS

Description: Come get your craft on! We will be making various projects throughout the two weeks of J-term. One of the projects we make will be donated to a local organization.

Mrs. Zematis Middle School (6-8)Period(s): B


INTRO TO COMPUTER SCIENCE

Description: This course will serve as an extremely broad introduction and survey into multiple aspects of Computer Science. While programming concepts will be covered on one day, this course will not be limited to just that. Topics will also include, among others, networking, building and troubleshooting computers (including why the unicorns are important), security, careers in IT, and a brief history of the Internet.

Other topics may be discussed as time and interest allow.

Mr. Baranowski Middle/High School (8-12)Period(s): C


COLLEGE and CAREER 101

Description: Join the counselors to begin exploring possible career options and how to map out your high school path to help reach your goals after graduation. You will learn how to utilize Naviance in your college search and career exploration, take assessments to help determine your natural abilities and your personal interests and how you can leverage them into possible career choices, do an in-depth college search, visit college campuses, learn about the college application and financial aid processes, create a resume which you can build on throughout high school, learn interviewing skills, and more. This course will be especially helpful to students who might classify themselves as first-generation college students, meaning you or your siblings will be the first in your family to receive a college degree.

Ms. Forystek and Mrs. Runkel

High School (9-10)Period(s): A


ONLINE PHOTO/SCRAPBOOKING

Description: Students will learn how to produce engaging and dynamic digital photo books through a variety of online programs. Students will be required to provide at least 50 or more pictures to begin their photo book creation. These photos should be chosen around a theme (vacation, holiday, birthday, specific year of celebration). Students will learn how to use photobook design and layouts as well as adding text and images to enhance their photobook project.

Mrs. Witthun High School (9-12)Period(s): B


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