High School

The High School Pod is for students who are roughly 14-18 years old. If your child does not fit in this group based on age, but you feel he/she would be a good fit for the classes based on your child's maturity and academic level, please contact the Pod Leader for this group and request permission to have your child enrolled.

Flexibility

CCHC allows students to take anywhere from one to four classes each Monday. Your child does not have to enroll in all four hours of classes.

If your student is not 14-18 years old, but you would like him/her to take one or more classes in this pod, please contact the pod leader for permission to enroll your child. Remember, your child can take some classes in this pod and some classes in another. Our classes are registered for individually so you can match your child to the class that fits him/her best!

Fall 2026

Class Workload

Each class summary includes a workload. Workload refers to the amount of homework expected outside of class hours.

0= no homework

1= optional homework

2= less than 30 minutes of homework a week

3= student may have a presentation/final project to prepare, or less than 1 hour a week

4=student may have 3-4 days a week of homework

5= student may have daily reading, occasional assignments, or 30-45 minutes of daily homework

5+= student may have up to a full hour of daily homework/reading along with tests/quizzes

Academic Agreement

All students taking 7th-12th grade classes must read, agree to, and sign the Academic Agreement. We also ask that the parent/ guardian sign the agreement as well.

Download Academic Agreement

First Hour

8:30-9:25

HS Foundational Biology

1 SPOT LEFT

Welcome to The Riot and the Dance A foundational Biology course by Dr. Gordon Wilson that meets all the requirements for a high school science credit as a lab class. This biology class will cover the topics of cells, enzymes, DNA, heredity, viruses, bacteria, and parts of the plant and animal kingdoms. This is an academic class with a heavy homework load. The bulk of learning for this class will be independent study. Students will be expected to complete a weekly lab report, read assigned weekly chapters from the textbook, answer review questions, and take a weekly in class quiz. Class time will be spent performing labs that pertain to the information read in the textbook. The second semester labs will focus on dissection where students will perform 6 dissections.

Teacher: Kim O.

Aide: TBD

Class Fee: $100 each semester.

Supply/lab fee: $100/year This includes all lab materials except for the lab manual and safety goggles.

Workload: 5 (Weekly in class quizzes)

Required Supplies: The Riot and the Dance textbook and Lab Manual, lab safety goggles, dedicated lab notebook, calculator, dedicated binder, internet access, colored pencils, and pencils.

Intro to DSLR Photography

Bring your camera and your creativity and join me to learn how to take beautiful pictures. In this class, students will learn about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, depth of field, lighting, and composition techniques. By the end of this course, students will be able to take pictures in manual mode, and they will create a final portfolio to display their best work. This class is best suited for students who have a genuine interest in learning about photography.

Teacher: Paula Wangler

Aide: Nana Becky

Class Fee: Choose Base Level or Fine Arts Credit Level

Base Level: $65

Weekly homework will consist of taking pictures that apply the concepts learned in class. Students' work will be graded.

Fine Arts Credit Level: $100

In addition to taking pictures that apply the concepts learned in class, more homework will be given that will expand on the weekly concepts, and more picture-taking will be assigned. This can be counted as a 0.5 high school fine art credit.

Required Supplies: A DSLR camera, memory card, camera battery, and pencil.

Second Hour

9:30-10:25

IEW: The Elegant Essay

In this course, students aim to become confident essay writers as they dive into the details of the essay-writing process and learn what makes a well-written essay. We will break down the parts of an essay, practicing skills individually, and then put it all together! Our final capstone project will be a persuasive essay on a novel to-be-determined in the fall.

Teacher: Katie Choudhary

Aide: Christina Driscoll

Class Fee: $100

Workload: 5

Required Supplies: The Elegant Essay Writing Lessons Student Book ($29), Portable Wall for Structure and Style ($9) or Student Resource Packet from IEW ($19).

Novel to-be-determined in the fall.

IEW: Persuasive Writing with the Classics

In this course, students will read and discuss four classic novels and will learn how to write a well-structured persuasive essay on an issue from each one. We will break down the structure of persuasive writing, review writing stylistic techniques, and strengthen our critical thinking skills as we break down the characters and issues in each novel.

Teacher: Rebecca Stempak

Aide: Julie Stinson

Class Fee: $100

Workload: 5

Required Supplies: The Lord of the Flies, Pride and Prejudice, Animal Farm, The Scarlet Letter, Portable Wall for Structure and Style ($9) or Student Resource Packet from IEW ($19)

ASL 2

(New students welcome)

CLOSED

Ungraded Class: Students will continue to learn a variety of new units to enrich their abilities to converse more fluently in American Sign Language. This is a YEAR LONG class. Units will include: Brand Names, Community, House/Home, ASL Grammar-Parameters/Classifier study, Deaf Culture, Bible terms, Finance/Shopping, Civics/Government, Holidays, Adjectives/Character Traits, Storytelling and more!

Graded Class: All of the above is included and students will be required to use Google Classroom to submit assignments. I will share a Google Classroom sign up link at the beginning of the fall semester. Many assignments will require students to upload short videos of themselves showing what they know. Others will be responses to videos I share (personally made or from my resources). I will keep grades for all assignments and projects and create a report card at the end of each semester for each student to keep for their records. I record points for participation, assignments and projects.

Teacher: Sarah Spoerl

Aide: Heather Aleman

Class Fee: Ungraded - $120/semester

Sibling $95/semester

Graded - $175/semester

Sibling $150/semester

Workload: 1

Required Supplies: Dedicated binder. Many resources will be provided in customized handouts and materials, but this ASL book is used for part of this class.

Barron's American Sign Language: A Comprehensive Guide to ASL 1 and 2 with Online Video Practice

https://a.co/d/09h2RTu4

Careers and Trades

CLOSED

We will explore a variety of careers & trades through a biblical lens. Students will reflect on who God has made them to be and the many ways that they can use their strengths, interests, & gifts to find fulfilling jobs & volunteer work. Students will also learn about how to fill out different types of forms & applications, interview strategies, and components of writing a resume. We will occasionally have a speaker join class and optional field trips scheduled outside of co-op hours.

Teacher: Beth Ficek

Aide: Denise Wilson

Class Fee: $45

Workload: 3-4

Required Supplies: Pencil, loose leaf paper, 3 ring binder with dividers, access to internet and computer outside of class

Third Hour

10:45-11:50

HS Foundational Biology

Welcome to The Riot and the Dance A foundational Biology course by Dr. Gordon Wilson that meets all the requirements for a high school science credit as a lab class. This biology class will cover the topics of cells, enzymes, DNA, heredity, viruses, bacteria, and parts of the plant and animal kingdoms. This is an academic class with a heavy homework load. The bulk of learning for this class will be independent study. Students will be expected to complete a weekly lab report, read assigned weekly chapters from the textbook, answer review questions, and take a weekly in class quiz. Class time will be spent performing labs that pertain to the information read in the textbook. The second semester labs will focus on dissection where students will perform 6 dissections.

Teacher: Kim O.

Aide: Melissa Terhorst

Class Fee: $100 each semester.

Supply/lab fee: $100/year This includes all lab materials except for the lab manual and safety goggles.

Workload: 5 (Weekly in class quizzes)

Required Supplies: The Riot and the Dance textbook and Lab Manual, lab safety goggles, dedicated lab notebook, calculator, dedicated binder, internet access, colored pencils, and pencils.

Cosmetology 6th-12th

In Cosmetology class we will be teaching the girls how to apply simple makeup to enhance their natural beauty, a variety of different hair styles/ blow dry techniques and non-toxic beauty care. There will be weekly homework involving the style or technique they learned in class.

Teacher: Mandy Korzik

Aide: Beth Ficek

Class Fee: $60

Workload: 2

Required Supplies: Small and large round brush, makeup pallet with brushes, additional disposable eyeshadow applicators, tail comb, teasing brush, paddle brush, blow dryer, 1 inch curling iron, flat iron, bobby pins, vanity mirror, and face lotion.

This semester, the students will need to purchase this mannequin head.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BZ43WKSK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1KNKTWXR2OEKG&th=1

Truth, Evidence, and Faith

CLOSED

In this apologetics class, students will tackle the big questions they hear (and sometimes ask themselves) about God, the Bible, and Christianity. Together we’ll talk honestly about questions like: Does God really exist?

Can the Bible be trusted? Is science opposed to Christianity? Why does God allow suffering? Is there such a thing as absolute truth?

Students will learn how to think through these questions using Scripture, logic, and evidence. We’ll have guided discussions, some friendly debates, and hands-on looks at scientific and historical ideas related to faith, creation, and design.

The goal of the class isn’t to “win arguments,” but to help students understand what they believe, why they believe it, and how to talk about their faith clearly and respectfully. By the end of the course, students should feel more confident having real conversations about Christianity while showing grace, humility, and good reasoning.

Teacher: Ashlee Schneider and Julie Stinson

Class Fee: $30

Workload: 2

Required Supplies: A journal, Bible, and Bible highlighters. Students will need to purchase the book Grill A Christian: Answers to Tough Questions About Christianity, God and the Bible.

https://www.christianbook.com/christian-answers-questions-about-christianity-bible/roger-carswell/9781915705938/pd/173111

Get Moving Gym Class!

This gym hour will be split into two parts. The first part of each class focuses on cardio, light weight training, and learning proper exercise techniques to promote safe and effective workouts. Students will practice movements that improve overall fitness, coordination, and flexibility. The second half of class is dedicated to sports and recreational games such as basketball, dodgeball, badminton, and other team activities. These activities encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and active participation while keeping fitness fun and engaging.

Teacher: Stephanie Knudsen

Aide: Abbey Vath

Class Fee: $15

Workload: 1

Required Supplies: Workout mat, two 5-10 lbs dumbbells, resistance bands (five below has all of this equipment), gym shoes, workout appropriate attire.

Fourth Hour

11:55-12:55

Economics

CLOSED

Can economics be engaging and fun? Is understanding money and the economy at both a micro and macro level important? The answer to both of those questions are yes! Come explore economics from its early days in church history to modern times. We will discuss ecomomic choices and challanges while learning about markets, money, trade, businesses, labor, and government involvment. Each week will consist of reading five lessons and historical/modern documents, essays, and letters (~30-40) completing lesson review questions, and a quiz. There will be three exams during the course.

*This is a one semester course.

Teacher: Ms. Fun

Aide: Amanda Martin

Class Fee: $80 (cash only)

Workload: 5+

Required Supplies: 1 inch 3 ring binder, spiral notebook, loose leaf notebook paper, pencils, pens, colored pencils, and highlighters.

Required textbook:

Exploring Economics Curriculum Package (2nd Edition): Explororing Economics and Making Choices

Forensics 102

(New students welcome)

CLOSED

Forensics 102 is going to pick up right where Forensics 101 left off. We will continue exploring several fascinating topics of forensics including: toxicology, ballistics, blood evidence, entomology, anthropology, death investigation and careers in forensics. We will dive into each topic and go further than scratching the service as we do hands on activities as well. Forensics 101 is not a prerequisite, but encouraged. Sensitive topics may come up.

Teacher: Melissa Terhorst

Aide: Stephanie Knudson-Feehan

Class Fee: $85 per semester

Lab Fee: $25

Workload: 3

Required Supplies:: General school supplies, dedicated folder and 1/2 inch binder.

Cartooning 1

CLOSED

Get ready for an awesome adventure in drawing and creating characters. Each week we'll learn something new and build on the week before. By the end of 12 weeks you'll be able to design your very own cartoon character from scratch!

You'll have a little homework each week but don't worry- its fun!

Teacher: Ed Smith

Aide: Natalie LaStrong

Class fee: $20

Workload: 3

Required supplies: All supplies will be provided for this class

Culinary Arts: Create, Cook, & Customize

This hands-on culinary arts course introduces high school students to essential kitchen skills, food safety, and foundational cooking techniques, including the five mother sauces. Throughout the semester, students will explore a variety of cooking methods while learning how to build and customize recipes, apply artistic plating and food presentation techniques, table setting etiquette, complete cost-analysis spreadsheets for each dish, and learn about influential chefs throughout history.

Each week, students will review an instructional lesson (PowerPoint with voiceover) prior to class. During class, we will focus on a specific cooking theme, and students will be provided with a selection of core ingredients. Using their understanding of flavor profiles and complementary ingredients, students will create their own customized dish by incorporating the provided ingredients along with 3–5 additional ingredients from home.

At the end of each class, students will plate their dish and take a photograph to include in their personal recipe book and culinary portfolio. The final presentation will culminate in a student-created culinary showcase at the Christmas program.

This course emphasizes creativity, confidence, and practical life skills while developing the ability to plan, prepare, and present meals independently.

This course may be counted as a 0.5 high school credit as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) elective. MS students can also count this on their future transcripts.

Teacher: Jen

Aide: Mandy Korzik

Class fee: $150

Workload: 4

Required supplies: Each student will need a chef knife and cutting board. I will try to bring most of the supplies, but additional supplies may be needed throughout the semester such as mixing bowls, measuring spoons, and measuring cups. Students will need to bring 3-5 ingredients from home each week. They will need a 2" binder for their recipe book/portfolio.