HIGH SCHOOL 2025-2026 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Class information and availability, and teachers listed may be subject to change, and a co-teacher may be added to any classes currently listed with only one teacher.

(Still under construction)

Class options:

9:00 a.m.

  • Class #1: Writing with 
  •   This is a full-credit high school class.  At its core, writing is about communication.  Effective writing conveys its message clearly and meaningfully, always keeping the intended audience in mind.  In this course, students will learn how to write clearly, concisely, and effectively.  We will begin with the nuts and bolts of sentences and paragraphs.  We will cover brainstorming, planning and outlining, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading.  Students will practice different types of writing--descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive.  They will even try their hands at humor.  Then we will take a focused look at the kind of writing students do most often--the school essay.  We will break an essay down to its necessary parts, from opening hooks and thesis statements to decisive conclusions.  Students will learn how to create a finished product that satisfies any teacher.  Needed books... On Writing Well by William Zinsser (ISBN 9780060891541) and The Elegant Essay (Student Book only) (ISBN 9780977986019)
  • Class #2: Biology with Lab with 
  •   This is a full-credit high school class. We will cover...  Class lecture and lab time.  Apologia   Book required, workbook highly recommended.

  • Class #3:  Photography with 
  •   This is a full-credit high school class, fine arts elective.  This class is designed for smartphones and digital cameras.  We will not be focusing on the technology, but composition and creating successful pictures.  Along with our artistic homework, there will be research projects and we will showcase students' work at the talent show.


  • 10:30 a.m.

  • Class #1: American Government and Economics with 
  •   This is a full-credit high school class.
  • Class #2: Home Economics with 
  •   This class will be 1 semester long, offering 1/2 credit, then students will switch to Personal Finance.  We will cover  
  • Class #3:  Personal Finance with 
  •   This class will be 1 semester long, offering 1/2 credit, then students will switch to Home Economics.
12:30 p.m. (optional)

  • Class #1: Spanish 1 with  
  •   This is a full-credit high school class.  Students will need a copy of 

  • Class #2: Yearbook  with Holly Gilley 
  •   This class qualifies as a full-credit elective.  Open to 8th-12th graders. This class will teach the basics of layout and web design. The class will NOT require any coding nor will it teach any. In addition to learning web design and layout, the class would take on the KACHEA Yearbook as a class project, and design, layout, and create the 2025-2026 KACHEA Yearbook for printing. Because all layout and design needs excellent photos, this elective class would be good for any students with an interest in photography. Likewise, because all layout and design also needs compelling content, this elective class would also be good for any students with an interest in copywriting, editing, creative writing or advertising. 

  • Class #3:  Theater/Drama:  with April Shirkey
  •   This is a full-credit high school class, fine arts elective.  Open to 7th grade and up.