Summer School at The First Academy
Upper School 2013 - 0.5 Credits/ea - Cost: No Charge
Worldview: 10 Day course
Teacher: Dr. Toenges
June 3-7, 10-14: 8:00am-3:30pm
This course examines the major worldviews students are faced with today. It covers Christianity, Secular Humanism, Cosmic Humanism (New Age Movement), and Marxism. The students will understand how worldviews influence issues such as creation, moral issues, and politics. This is a required Christian studies course for graduation.
World Religions: 10 Day course
Teacher: Dr. Toenges
Date & Time: June 17-21, 24-28: 8:00am-3:30pm
Through the study of world religions, students acquire an understanding of the way people in different cultures satisfy their spiritual needs. Students understand the place of religion in culture, the importance that has been attached to religion in peoples' lives and the relationship between religion and other social institutions. This is a required Christian studies course for graduation.
Personal Fitness: 10 Day course
Teacher: Coach Kinard
Date & Time: June 3-7, 10-14: 8:00am-3:30pm
The purpose of this course is to (a) acquire knowledge of physical fitness concepts (b) understand the influence of lifestyle on health and fitness, and (c) begin to develop an optimal level of fitness. Contact Coach Kinard regarding make-up days prior to starting the course.
*Minimum of 3 students per class required. May 1st Deadline, contact your Guidance Office for any questions.