The following options courses are available to students in Grades 8 and 9 during Term 3 of the 2024-2025 school year. Read through the course descriptions, then use the Grade 8/9 Option Registration Form to choose the courses you'd like to register for.
Industrial Arts (IA) (Huedepohl)
Students will complete various woodworking, metalworking and possibly electronic projects. Various skills will be learned to complete these projects.
Course Fee: $35
Mentorship (Schock)
What is the mentorship option? Well, do you like helping others? In this class you will learn to set up a personal portfolio identifying your strengths for helping others. You will receive training in the skills of leadership, assisting others, making successful personal relationships with younger students and teaching reading and math/LA activities. You may be assigned to work with a younger student from our school to help with school work. Of course, there is always time for playing friendly games and building relationships.
Course Fee: $0
Foods (Glegloff/Denet)
Students will learn the necessary techniques needed to be a junior cooking expert! This challenge will allow them to explore their inner foodie as they create delicious snacks and desserts. Students will be introduced to a wide variety of ingredients to enhance their palette.
Course Fee: $40
Art & Design (Teliani)
Students plan and design an authentic advertisement for an already existing product. Students will work through different art mediums including technology to develop a foundation of which medium would be appropriate to create an advertisement for an already existing product. Students identify the art medium or technology that best meets the needs of advertising a product.
Course Fee: $10
Drama - One Acts (Manchak-Conroy)
Drama course offers an immersive, hands-on exploration of theater production, focusing on the creation of a one-act play. Students will work collaboratively through the entire process of producing a one-act— character development to set design, rehearsals, and final performance. Emphasizing creativity, teamwork, and communication, this course provides an opportunity for students to gain practical theater skills while experiencing the magic of live performance.
Course Fee: $20
Badminton (Peet)
Students will develop badminton leadership skills through participation in various drill and game-play situations. They will learn and develop their badminton skills through a variety of activities led by the instructor and peers. Students will be required to participate in a variety of different drills to develop their personal skill level, team situations, communication and leadership skills, and develop and instruct a short lesson. After developing the necessary skills and knowledge of the skill and game, students will gain the confidence to lead others on the court.
Course Fee: $0
Personal Fitness - Girls Only (Bradshaw)
In this class, girls will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of physical activities, including spinning, running, yoga, plyometric exercises, and strength training. Additionally, they will plan and lead their own fitness activities. This course offers students the chance to explore different fitness methods and understand how exercise positively impacts the body.
Course Fee: $0
Fashion Studies (Cresswell)
Fashion Studies introduces students to the fundamentals of fashion, sewing, and personal style. This class helps students develop creativity, technical skills, and an appreciation for fashion while gaining hands-on experience with hand sewing and sustainable design projects.
Course Fee: $30
Robotics (Eddy)
In this option, students will learn how to code RVR+ Robots (ATV Robots) by using their critical thinking skills to complete tasks and challenges with the robots.
Course Fee: $20
Taste for Travel (Davis)
In this option, you will explore countries around the world and discover the unique foods, famous sights and experiences that make them great travel destinations. So get your taste buds ready to sample unique foods from countries like Germany, Japan, Ukraine, Jamaica, India and Mexico. You will be your own travel agent and learn to plan and budget a dream trip of your choice.
Course Fee: $25
Leadership and School Spirit (Young)
This is a hands-on program designed for students passionate about creating a vibrant and inclusive school environment. Students in this course will serve as representatives of Woodhaven’s student body, spearheading initiatives to boost school spirit and foster a sense of school community. Through real-world experience in planning, organizing, and promoting a variety of school-wide events, students will develop essential skills in leadership, teamwork, budgeting, communication, and event management.
Course Fee: $0