The following options courses are available to students in Grades 8 and 9 during Term 2 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.
French (Davis)
Have some fun while learning the French language. Daily games and activities will build new communication skills. Our class will participate again in Manie Musicale with students from all over the world so that we can learn French with the best new Francophone music and videos that are being released. We will also celebrate several French holidays and explore regional culture and cuisine because everyone knows that food is a pretty big deal for the French!
Course Fee: $20
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
Technical Theatre (Manchak-Conroy)
In Technical Theatre, students will learn about “behind the scenes” careers in Drama. Students will learn stage makeup and costuming techniques, as well as prop and set design. They will also engage in sound and lighting design that help make a theatrical production come to life.
Course Fee: $20
Sports Medicine (Peet)
Students will learn the proper names of the structures of some body parts and the terminology used in sports medicine. We will explore some taping techniques that can be used to treat and/or prevent injury. This course will be a combination of academic learning and hands-on practice. Students will be responsible for demonstrating their learning in a variety of ways.
Course Fee: $10
Leadership & 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
Personal Fitness (Bradshaw)
In Personal Fitness 8/9, students 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
Cosmetology (Cresswell)
This course will focus on developing the basic knowledge and skills in the cosmetology and esthetics industry. Some topics of instruction will include skin care, hair care and nail care. Students will be exposed to many aspects of cosmetology through multimedia, guest speakers, theory and practical work.
Course Fee: $40
Transportation and Driver's Safety (Eddy)
Imagine the freedom of being behind the wheel, the open road ahead, and the thrill of new adventures. But with that freedom comes responsibility. In our Transportation and Driver's Safety, you'll uncover the secrets to becoming a safe and confident driver before you even hit the road. Through interactive simulations, real-life stories, and hands-on activities, you'll learn to navigate traffic laws, understand the importance of road safety, and grasp the impact of your choices on yourself and others. Join us to gain the skills and insights you need to be a responsible and safe driver, ready to take on the journey of a lifetime! This is not an accredited driver education class, but this information will provide you some knowledge and skills to get your learners permit!
Course Fee: $0