Secondary Class Descriptions

We have many class choices for our Secondary students (11 and up) including Biblical World View, Flags, Art, Choir, PE, Speech, Comedy and many more! Classes do vary some depending on the semester and teachers.

ACT Prep

This class will help students prepare for the ACT test.

Biblical Worldview

Biblical Worldview is a required class for all secondary students. The class will open with prayer, receive a Biblical lesson then break into small groups for discussion. Time and discussion will be spent practicing the use of Biblical scriptures and biblical reference tools to find and record Truth to combat lies in our sight, thoughts, speech, counsel, and actions. Classes will often alternate with a lesson week and an application week. Lesson weeks will focus on learning and finding Scripture related to what is true. Application weeks will consist of students sharing scripture and the experience of applying what they learned from the prior lesson.
CLASS REQUIREMENTS:

Please have Students bring their own Bible. We do have extras if you don't have one or forget.
Students must bring writing tools for their journals. (colored pens & pencil, highlighters)
Students are highly encouraged to share prayer requests, struggles they may be dealing with in culture or how they would like the class to find truth with Scripture.

This class will be taught by Mrs. Traci Slagter.

Biology

This class will talk about different topics in biology and the study of life.

Lessons will include animal dissection, marine biology, plant life study,

creation of Life And how God designed our bodies heart, lungs, brain, cells and how they function together

and the study of babies and how they develop.

Board Games

This fun class will give students time to play games and socialize! (You MUST participate in games or other class approved activities!)

Requirements:

Have Fun
Play Games
Socialize

Cartoon Art

Come put your artistic skills to practice as we practice drawing cartoon characters.

Cheerleading

A basic introduction to competitive cheerleading. Cheerleaders will learn a short routine and perform at our Fall and Spring performances. This will include cheers, a dance, jumps, and group stunting. Cheerleaders will need to purchase black leggings and a Veritas Cheer T-shirt. Medical release forms are required.

Choir

Learning the fundamentals of using our singing voices properly with an introduction to harmony.

This class will be taught by Darci Bilberry.

Comedy Improv

Come be funny with Liz Peak!

Comedy Sketch Writing

Sketch comedy writing students will write short, funny scenes, called "sketches.” A sketch is usually between one and ten minutes long and performed by a group. Students will be writing short sketches both on their own and as a group. At the end of the semester, there will be an opportunity for students to perform some of the sketches they have written.

Communications & Presentations

This course is designed to help students develop essential communication skills for academic, professional, and real-world settings. Through a combination of individual and a partner presentation, students will learn how to organize ideas, craft effective messages, and deliver presentations with confidence and clarity. Emphasis is placed on public speaking, active listening, interpersonal communication, and the use of visual aids and technology to enhance presentations. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools to speak effectively, collaborate with others, and communicate their ideas with impact.

Dance

Dance is more than just movements. Dancing tells a story. It is fueled by emotion. It’s a process of feeling and moving through that feeling. It lets you express whatever you’re going through by dancing your heart out and glorifying God. This fun, energetic, and unique class will be taught by Carmen Parks. Male dancers would be greatly appreciated and will more than likely receive a featured part in the program. This class requires practice outside of class time.

Performance-based class requires:

Regular Attendance.
Students must participate in class with a good attitude and readiness to learn.
Practice at home is required.

Debate & Speech

Description coming soon.

Drumline

In Drumline, students will learn the basics of playing snare, bass, and quad marching drums with the intention of performing a Veritas cadence. This class will require a drum rental through a third party.

Hand Lettering

Come learn how to make your hand writing cuter and practice it while writing Bible verses and doing a short Devo! This class will be taught by Hailee Walker and Raegan Miller.

Junk Journaling

Have you heard of Wreck This Journal, Mixed Media Art, or Junk Journaling? Whatever your answer, this class is for you! We will focus on putting together a keepsake journal that revolves around you. This is for life events, your favorite things, journaling, letting off steam, your favorite Bible verses - anything that makes you - YOU! You can make this a beautiful work of art or chaos. It’s your choice!

Lego Creations

This class will let students use their creativity to build whatever they want that goes along with

the theme of the day in a set amount of time.

Library Book Talk

Learning about the Library & READING.

Visit the Veritas Library to discover more about your favorite reading topics and build your research skills. Expand your library experience and get to help run the library (check-in, shelf with the Dewey Decimal System, design library bulletin boards, and more).

You will also explore and choose books to check out for yourself. Then participate in informal book discussions, create book reviews or ads, and more!

Library Student Helper

Students will help Mrs. Heather Broughton in the Library with sorting, and entering books into our library system or whatever else she is needing help with in the Library.

Math Club

This class is for 11-13 year olds. This class will focus on math and math games.

Math Tutor

This class is for 14-18 year olds. There will be a math tutor available to help students during their lunch time. They can just go and ask questions and get help with their math. This is not a class you will need to sign up for but can just find Ms. Jean Andress if you are needing help.

Photography

The Art of Photography. Students will learn about natural lighting, camera settings and exposure.

Cropping and framing. Students are encouraged to bring in a camera if possible.

And we will learn about capturing images of landscapes, people and pets.

PE

Middle & High School PE: We will practice a variety of sports with the goal of gaining fitness, learning new skills, and having a lot of fun with your classmates. The class rotates through both team and individual sports. Fall sports may include Dodgeball, Jump rope, volleyball and Futsol (indoor soccer).

We offer two different PE classes one for our 11-13 year old students and one for our 14-17 year old students.

Our amazing PE teacher is Mrs. Erin Watson.

Revolution Flags

Revolution Flags is a student favorite and this class will strive to challenge and encourage your student to use their gifting to Honor the Lord. Learning Flags techniques can be demanding as it will build muscle strength and take discipline. Equally, it is fun to work as a team and exhilarating once you have picked up the techniques.

Performance-based class requires:

THIS IS A PERFORMANCE-BASED CLASS. IF YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE PERFORMANCE PLEASE NOTIFY THE TEACHER ASAP. (This is important because of the choreography that takes place inside the classroom for the end-of-semester performance. Last-minute changes can be difficult and stressful on the students and teachers.)
Students must have their own Flags. (You may rent or purchase your students' flags. If you purchase you may choose your flag color. If you rent your student will be given colors that are available.)
Students must return rental flags at the end of each semester. (No exceptions)
Students must bring their flags each week to class. (We do not have extras if your student forgets. They may not be able to practice if they forget to bring them.)
Students are highly recommended to purchase a “Flag Team Shirt”. (If this isn’t applicable to your student, they need to wear a dark gray shirt for the performance.)
Students must practice at home. (Instruction videos are on our Facebook page and website.)
Students must be willing to listen and learn the movements. (We ask that all students bring their best attitude to class.

Sewing

Our sewing class this semester will teach students how to sew with sewing machines and also hand stitching.

They will make simple sewing projects in class. This class will be taught by Mrs. Tamara Wasielewski.

Strength Training

This class will focus on building strength and endurance over the semester! This class will be taught by Brandon Young and participation is required!

Student Helper

We will have places for up to 3 student helpers per class hour. Student helpers will help in the nursery, preschool or prime time areas during the time they are helping. This will offer good experience in interacting with younger children. Student helpers will be placed where needed.

Survival

Learn the basics of what to do in crisis situations where you can no longer rely on the

luxuries of electricity, running water, medicine, automobiles or even phones.

Worshiping Hands

Worshiping Hands is a class that equips kids with a new way to Worship the Lord and communicate through American Sign Language. They will learn a song that will be performed at the end of the Semester performance. Additionally, they will learn basic conversational ASL. In 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Paul explains that he has, "Become all things, to all people" so that the gospel might be proclaimed. The goal in class is to equip your children with a useful skill that is versatile and can be used to Glorify God.

Performance-based class requires:

Regular Attendance.
Students will need a solid black shirt for performance.
Students must participate in class with a good attitude and readiness to learn.
Practice at home is required.

Veritas Praise

The Veritas Praise class is designed to help students learn how to worship together in a group. Students must already know how to play their instrument. It is preferred that they bring their instrument with them. We do have a piano, keyboard, cajon and drum set at Veritas that can be used as long as it is properly cared for. This class is not designed to learn how to perform, but how to truly worship our Savior through music. We will also need students who sing and who want to learn how to do sound and media. This class will be taught by Mrs. Danielle Dale.

Word in Motion

In Word in Motion students will be acting out scenes and/or telling stories through scripture and/or music.