Grade 8 / 9

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.

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  

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 (Manchak-Conroy)

Drama 8/9 is a dynamic and engaging course designed to immerse students in the multifaceted world of dramatic arts. Throughout the course, students will engage in various performance activities, including dramatic games, improvisation and scripted performances. In addition to exploring theatrical performance, students will also gain insights into the technical aspects of theater production and scriptwriting.

Course Fee: $20

Volleyball Leadership (Peet)

Students will develop volleyball leadership skills through participation in a variety of drill and game play situations. They will learn and develop the skills of volleyball through a variety of different 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 to improve on communications 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 mini others on the court.

Course Fee: $0

Robotics (Young)

Students will learn how to code rover robots (ATV robots) by using their critical thinking skills to complete tasks and challenges with the robots.

Course Fee: $20

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: $10

Cosmetology (Cresswell)

Students will experience various areas of esthetics including hair, makeup, and nails.

Course Fee: $40

Leadership in Action (Eddy)

Students will learn strategies for leadership, learn about the issues surrounding the school and community, then create and implement a social justice project that benefits Woodhaven, and the community at large.

Course Fee: $0