The courses listed below offer students a variety of educational experiences. These courses give students the opportunity to explore several career and academic programs that may be of interest.
Acting | Semester Long | 9th-12th Grade
“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” This performance-oriented class will focus on the skills needed by competent actors. Students will learn techniques for portraying physical and emotional traits appropriate for a character. Use of the body and voice to project a character will also be studied. This class will be a challenging yet fun way to become acquainted with the world of acting.
Debate | Semester Long | 10th-12th Grade
This is an introductory course in the field of organized, structured argumentation and basic debate skills. Students will learn specific formats and forums for debates, processes of logic, and critical thinking. They will learn how to construct and research affirmative and negative cases. Time is spent analyzing oral and written arguments. These concepts are presented so that they may be applied to either daily life or competitive activities.
Forensics | Semester Long | 9th-12th Grade
The purpose of this course is to deliver, interpret, collect and edit various forms of literature and speeches for performance. This course is beneficial for those who are uncomfortable, as well as comfortable, with public speaking categories: Dramatic Interpretation, Prose Interpretation, Poetry Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Multiple Interpretation, Story Telling, Impromptu Speaking, Informative Speaking, Sales Speaking, Extemporaneous or Oratory. Perfection of one of these areas will be stressed for performance in interscholastic competition. Enrollment and successful completion of the class may lead to optional membership on the Forensics team that will compete during the winter semester. This class is a valuable experience for students who are interested in theater and public speaking.
Independent Study | Semester Long (1 Credit) | 11th-12th Grade
A student may elect to study a topic not available in the high school curriculum on an independent basis. The student must work with a faculty advisor who will establish the means of evaluation of the project. The student must complete an Independent Study proposal describing the project which includes a listing the objectives and the methods of achieving them. The proposal must be submitted to the Administration for approval in advance. The student must report daily to the supervising teacher at a designated hour.
Journalism | Semester Long | 11th-12th Grade
NCAA Approved - Students considering Journalism should have very strong writing skills and a very strong interest in news and current events. Knowledge of and experience in Page Maker and word processing is recommended. Journalism students will learn how to write news, features, and much more for publication in online GHS VOICE Google Site. Students produce a monthly school newspaper as they learn the financial, photographic, design and literary responsibilities necessary for publication.
LEAD (Leadership Education and Development | Semester Long | 12th Grade
This course is offered to those seniors who may have an interest in a career in education. This course has a non-traditional format. The student will be working as a teacher aide in an elementary or middle school classroom of his/her choice for three days a week. The other two days will be in a classroom setting learning the various aspects of the teaching profession such as lesson plan development, classroom management skills, current issues in education, etc.
LINKS | Semester Long | 9th-12th Grade
The LINKS course is an elective course with six different semesters of coursework for high school credit. Students will expand their knowledge of cognitive difficulties including autism, intellectual/cognitive disabilities, emotional impairments, and other learning disabilities. Students will be paired with a student who fits one of these disability areas and will attend class with the student for one period each day. A LINK is expected to model appropriate behavior at ALL times in class. Students are expected to complete online classwork and will use this knowledge to improve their effectiveness as a LINK. Peer mediated instruction (being a LINK) is a research proven way to improve social skills, behaviors, and communication skills for students with autism.
Success Lab | Semester Long | 10th-12th Grade
This course allows students to recover core credits by completing an online class. Instruction and assessment are presented by teachers in an online virtual classroom environment. Enrollment by permission only. This course may be repeated for credit.
Summit | Semester Long (1 Credit) | 9th-12th Grade
This course is designed to teach study skills, time management, and organizational strategies. The skills learned will be applied in the student’s current classes with supervised study. Class units also include career awareness and activities to promote positive relationships and self-awareness. This course may be repeated for credit.
Yearbook | Semester Long (1 Credit) | 11th-12th Grade
Students will design and prepare the yearbook for publication. This is an adviser run venture covering the financial, photographic, design and literary responsibilities in creating a yearbook. Students will be expected to submit their page designs, stories, captions and photos in a responsible and mature fashion. Students considering yearbook should have knowledge and experience with the use of computers, digital cameras and word processing. Enrollment is limited, interested students should contact the adviser.