Classes: Fall 2026
Fall Semester courses listed below begin online with Crown College on Wednesday, August 26. The weekly in-person schedule begins the first week of September and runs through a 15-week semester. Finals week is December 14-18.
All classes are open to Enrichment Students (students in Grades 9 and 10, and upperclassmen who do not wish to enroll in college credits), with the exception of Introduction to Computer Applications.
Thursdays, Beginning Sept 3:
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: General Biology & Lab (3 credits), Dr. Andrzej Noyszewski
A biology course designed to give insight, appreciation, and understanding of our biological world and to realize our obligations and responsibilities as citizens to contemporary biological problems. Emphasis is given to molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. One laboratory per week.
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits), Dr. Andrzej Noyszewski
A systemic approach is used in the analysis of philosophical problems. The course will examine and evaluate alternative solutions to classic philosophical issues, including the existence of God, the problem of evil, and the nature of knowledge.
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM: College Algebra (3 credits), online-only with college student mentor, Miss Tanis Lee
This course provides a short review of Algebra II, followed by a concise study of algebraic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs. Linear, quadratic and systems of equations are included, along with their applications. This course provides a foundation for students wishing to take calculus.
Prerequisite: High School Algebra II
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Sociology (Instructor position open; contact us to apply)
This is a survey course of the basic concepts in the sociological study of society, culture, the self, social organizations, the range of associational life, and social process.
Fridays, Beginning Sept 4:
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Class Voice Lessons (1 credit), Mr. Benton Schmidt
This course will help students develop habits and skills that are appropriate for healthy vocal production. The course is designed for students with little or no vocal training who desire to develop their musical and vocal skills. Course content will include the fundamentals of speech and singing, the vocal process, vocal technique and how to learn and perform simple songs. Can be taken up to 3 times.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Introduction to Computer Applications (3 credits), Mrs. Bethany Johnson
A practical introduction to common computer software applications for workplace settings including programs for word processing, spreadsheets and presentation. Students learn through hands-on activities and applied projects.
*Note--this course is not available to Enrichment Students, only those taking it for college credit.
12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch Break/Worship
1:00-2:30PM: College Writing and Research (3 credits), Mr. Scot Sorrells
This course emphasizes the fundamentals of effective writing in the context of the elements of rhetoric: writer, audience, and purpose. Students write narrative, informative, and persuasive compositions and a documented research paper.
2:45 PM – 4:15 PM: General Psychology (3 credits), Mr. Aaron McWilliams
This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the field of psychology. Topics include research in psychology, the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, memory, emotion, learning, psychological disorders and psychotherapy. This introductory course aims to help students think deliberately and skillfully about human behavior and mental processes.