We are so excited to again offer a week for our students at Sheboygan County Christian High School to go on a journey of discovery. This week will be an opportunity for everyone to perhaps discover a new talent in readers’ theater, music or public speaking, perhaps uncover the mathematics behind aeronautics or become the mad scientist in the science lab, or take the opportunity to develop a Biblical worldview in regards to media, discover a sense of direction for their God-given vocation, or have a greater awareness of hospitality, service, ministry and mission. Our goal is that each student will walk away expanding their appreciation for knowledge and the learning process.
Again, the faculty, staff and community members have dedicated themselves to developing this week of on-campus and off-campus classes or trips to be a time of discovery - the act of finding or learning something for the first time. This term will engage students in a one-week learning experience allowing them to choose two sessions [one in the morning and one in the afternoon] focusing on a variety of topics.
Learning outside of the normal academic day through this unique week of discovery enlarges a student’s awareness of the vastness of knowledge in God’s world and expands their desire to learn. In this way, SCCHS is advancing its mission of preparing students to be effective servants of Christ in contemporary society. “God has given each of you [us] a gift from his variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another” I Peter 4:10.
The brochure and additional information is available on the SCCHS website. Please feel free to refer any question to the Discovery Term committee: Myron Bolkema, Tricia Meyer, Rhonda Anderson and Sue Hendrikse. Their planning and hard work have brought together a greatly anticipated week.
Be prepared for your student to discover something new!
Rhonda Anderson
7 Bridges Mission Trip to Atlanta, Georgia - Mr. Chris Hendrikse
Students will be traveling to Atlanta Georgia to serve alongside 7 Bridges Church, a rescue team that reaches out to our brothers and sisters. We will help break the binds of homelessness, alcohol, abuse, and other addictions.
Service & Learning in Santo Domingo - Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic - Mr. Juan Engels
From December 29th to January 7th our Spanish 4 students will be serving in Santo Domingo, the oldest Spanish settlement in the New World. This service & learning mission trip will give the students a first-hand view and understanding of the missionary task and life.
Coffee, Art, and Faith - Mr. Ron VanDerPol
In this "coffeehouse meets creating art" course, the students and I, over coffee and fellowship, will discuss, study, and create art, dealing with different aspects of the Christian faith. We will use several art mediums to create our art. The art will be prominently displayed at the end of the week. Questions such as, “What does it mean to be a Christian artist?” and, “What is the relationship between faith and art?” will be discussed. We will discuss what it means to be called and what are the prime tasks of an artist: to listen, to remain aware, and to respond to creation through one's own art.
5,333,900 - Mr. Kevin Gesch
5,333,900 What is 5,333,900? How many is 5,333,900? These numbers mean nothing to most of us. How’s this: a one pound bag of Skittles has, on average, 400 skittles. 5,333,900 equals 13,334.75 one pound bags of Skittles. Or, alternatively, an eight ounce can of sweet peas has, approximately, 267 individual peas. That’s equal to 19,997 cans.Now turn each skittle or early June pea into a person. In a little over 12 years, from 1933-1945, 5,333,900 Jews were put to death, most of them, amazingly in a bit over three years. Also, the number 5,333,900 doesn’t include a possibly equal number of non-Jews who died over those same 12 years.
In this part of the Discovery Term we’ll study and experience the motivations, perpetrators, and victims of the atrocity known as The Holocaust. We’ll read, view and dig into the lives of individuals who lived through The Holocaust, on both sides of these horrible events. We’ll also see to what extent our world has learned anything from spending the last 70 studying it.
Water, Water, Everywhere - Mr. John Andringa
Careers - Mrs. Joyce Smies
Submitting a resume and completing an application will be one of the first steps in securing a job. In this class students will learn how to compile a resume to give a prospective employer an accurate picture of what they have to offer. Interviewing skills will also be developed and practiced. Students will also have the opportunity to hear first-hand advice from professionals in the Human Resource field.
Once Upon a Time… Readers’ Theater - Mrs. Kris Hancock
Students in “Once Upon a Time Readers’ Theater” workshops will create and practice readers' theater scripts to perform in area nursing homes. Students will spend two sessions (half days) developing and practicing scripts. They then will spend three sessions visiting area retirement homes, where they will perform scripts and encourage seniors to participate in performances with them. It will be a wonderful opportunity to thank grandmas and grandpas for all the times they read “Once upon a time….” to them.
Physical Fitness is Fun! - Mr. Jim Cowdy
With the heart of winter at our door, the importance of physical fitness and exercise is essential. Students in this session will be able to participate in a variety of games and activities that will bring about fun and team building.
Worship Leadership and Planning - Mr. Zack Flipse
History, tradition, and formative faith documents shape our liturgy today. Not only will we find our place in the history of worship, but we will discuss tools and techniques to equip and prepare worship leaders. Liturgists, song leaders, chapel planners, tech operators and more are welcome!
Job Shadow - Mrs. Rhonda Anderson
Student will have the opportunity to set up a ½ day shadowing experience. This experience will help give direction to juniors or seniors as to what career they should pursue. Each student will find the shadow placement(s) and submit a form with contact person and phone number before Christmas break. To qualify for this class, juniors and seniors must have their own transportation.
Leadership, Faith & Culture - Pastor Drew Zylstra
As Christians, we are called to be bold leaders in the world. In order to be faithful to the call, we must understand how to engage culture responsibly –building bridges and establishing common ground while at the same time maintaining our distinctiveness as
followers of Jesus.Computer Programming for Dummies - Mr. Ron De Master
Forensics - Mrs. Tricia Meyer
Spend your afternoons building your confidence in your speaking and acting skills. We will begin each day working together as a group in various drama activities, but the majority of the time will be spent working on individual or group performance pieces in anticipation of competing in weekend Forensics tournaments.
Ceramic Clay Exploration - Mrs. Lorri Brown
Understand and explore a variety of techniques using ceramic clay as 3-dimensional art.
Design and then create a unique mug, cup, or vase that will be glazed, kiln-fired, and taken home.
Artist and teacher Lorri Brown has taught 2-D and 3-D art classes at both Sheboygan Christian School and Cornerstone Christian Academy. She has taught several home-school groups and currently teaches private art lessons.
Music in Worship- From Cathedrals to Chapels - Mr. Ron De Master
What kind of music do you hear in your church? What practices are truly God glorifying? Throughout the history of the church, music has always been a part of worship. What things have changed throughout the years and what has never changed? In this class we will listen to music of the past and of today to see how God is worshiped in music. We will draw some conclusions and principles for worship music of today.
Job Shadow - Mrs. Rhonda Anderson
Student will have the opportunity to set up a ½ day shadowing experience. This experience will help give direction to juniors or seniors as to what career they should pursue. Each student will find the shadow placement(s) and submit a form with contact person and phone number before Christmas break. To qualify for this class, juniors and seniors must have their own transportation.
Movies as Literature - Pastor Richard Anderson
Every story has a purpose. Stories use techniques meant to impact its audience and so to film is a medium with its own techniques. Just as literature teaches, so does a great movie. Participants will learn to understand the elements of good story-telling, identify and respond to messages and develop the ability to critique stories. Learning to critique movies develops the ability to reflect on underlying messages and analyze them from a Christian point of view.
Woodworking - Mr. Jim Fieldhouse
Students in this class will be instructed in the safe use of woodworking hand and power equipment to construct and fabricate woodworking projects. Students will also be taught proper planning, layout and construction techniques used in the woodworking industry. Students will have the opportunity to complete a project in the Discovery Term.
The Wonders of Flight - Mr. Myron Bolkema
In this course, students will learn the basics of flight-how and why planes fly. Then we will be creating a variety of flying aircraft, attempting to use what we have learned to create planes that fly well and for long distances.
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