Secondary Class Descriptions

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

Advanced Drumline

The drumline is literally the heartbeat of every marching band. It’s tempo, rhythm and groove with a little bit of attitude! Advanced drumline will prove to be challenging and hard work but also one of the coolest

thing you’ve ever been a part of. It’s more than just class, it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

Apothecary

An apothecary is a person who prepares and works with natural ingredients such as herbs, flowers, roots, and spices to create remedies, teas, salves, tinctures, and other wellness products. Before modern pharmacies existed, apothecaries were an important part of healthcare and community wellness.

In this class, we will explore the history of apothecaries, learn about common medicinal plants, study safe preparation methods, and discover how different cultures have used herbs throughout history. We will also examine the science behind plant properties and discuss the importance of safety, ethics, and evidence-based practices when working with herbal products.

This course is designed to combine history, botany, chemistry, and hands-on learning. By the end of the class, students will be able to identify useful herbs, understand their traditional uses, create simple herbal preparations, and think critically about the role of natural remedies in today’s world.

*This class will have an extra $20 class fee to help with extra supplies.

Beginner Drumline

Learning Beginner Beats

Reading music & playing in rhythm.

Beginner Stringed Orchestra

All beginning students are offered the choice of learning violin, viola, or cello and will learn the fundamentals of playing these instruments. This will include learning the parts of the instrument and bow, how to tune the instruments, how to hold them correctly, and how to play them properly. Students will also spend a lot of time learning the fundamentals of reading music notation and how to apply it to their instrument.

*There is an extra fee for Orchestra

Biblical Worldview

Biblical Worldview is a required class for all Secondary students. Students will work to develop their reading and critical thinking skills as they apply God's Word, like a lens, to all aspects of life. Class will be co-taught by Mrs. Traci Slagter and Pastor CJ Davis

Career Path: Finding Your Purpose & Passion

Have you ever wondered, “What is my purpose?” or “What specifically is God calling me to do with my life?” As you approach graduation, the options can feel exciting but overwhelming as you look at all the possible routes you could go. In this class, we will discover our Biblical God-given purpose, unpack how our own personal stories and passions fuel our specific callings, and go through a fun and eye-opening process of writing out our own unique, individual mission statements. We will use a book I wrote called, “Wake Up, Generation: You Have a Life…. How Will You Use It?”, as the template for these conversations, however, it is not required that the students read the book as we will talk through portions of it. This class is meant to be more conversation style and I pray will inspire and set a holy fire in all who come!

Cartoon Art History

From 1970’s-2000 Learn about characters from those time periods, who drew them, learn about

history of cartoons, and draw characters from those decades.

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.

Comedy Improv

Come be funny! Improv offers a fun and funny way to build confidence, quick thinking, and teamwork, using fast-paced and, some times, ridiculous games. We will offer this class two different hours this semester with Andy Parks teaching one of the classes and Liz Peak teaching the other! This class is sure to be fun!

Cozy Book Club

Love a good story but can never find the quiet time to sit and read? Bring your current crafting project—whether you are stitching, sketching, or scrapbooking—and let your hands do the work while

your mind wanders into a great book. We will listen to an engaging audiobook together.

No reading homework, no pressure. Just cozy atmosphere, creative company, and a good book.

Creative Writing

This creative writing class will be purpose driven. It will stimulate, nurture and grow student’s imagination; to develop the habit of creative thinking and idea invention,

Dance

Secondary Dance will focus on warm ups, jazz dance technique, and short combinations. This class performs a dance at the end of the semester.

Performance-based class requires:

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

Fallacy Detectives

Fallacy Detective is a humorous introduction to understanding logical fallacies through cartoon and comic illustrations. A fallacy is a statement or argument based on false or invalid ideas. This is the foundation for teaching students how to discern truths from untruths with a biblical perspective.

Financial Peace

Students will learn Biblical guidelines and practical applications for saving money, tithing, and spending money.

Forensic Science 2

This class is for 14-18 year old students only.

We will be learning about past crimes that have been committed.

We will investigate who, what, where, why, how of each case.

*This class is only for students 14 and up

Games With Friends

The purpose of this class is to enjoy games of different varieties with classmates. Strategy, tournaments, creativity, board games, group games and more is what you can expect in Games with Friends.

Home Ec

13 classes of general Home Economics. This semester we'll continue with lessons on gardening, how to have a successful job interview, how to do laundry, and write a resume among other necessary life skills.

All students welcome.

Intermediate Guitar

*bring your own guitar (and amp if you bring electric)

**(Must be able to play basic chords)

In this class we will learn basic scales, chords, and bar chords. We will learn to play (and sing) together as a group. Learning to play with other musicians is an important skill for playing with a band.

Depending on how the class progresses we can do more.

Intermediate Stringed Orchestra

Intermediate students will deepen their understanding of music theory by learning how to

play songs of increasing difficulty which include more complex rhythms and musical keys.

They will also work on playing with more expression.

Intermediate students also learn more advanced techniques like vibrato and shifting.

*There is an extra fee for Orchestra

Intro to Emergency Preparedness

info coming soon

Intro to Guitar

*bring your own guitar, and a pick. (A tuner if you have one)

We will cover the parts of the guitar, basic chords, strumming, and learn a song or two.

Junk Journaling

Be creative write stories, decorate pages in a journal, have fun!!

Lego Robotics

This class will let students work to create robots out of Lego kits. This is a great class to encourage thinking skills!

Library Helper

Students will be able to go into the Library to help sort books and keep the Library looking nice

Musical Theatre

Music Theatre will focus on warming up the voice and body, acting through music/dance and dialogue, and ultimately performing a number from a Broadway musical show as an ensemble piece.

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.

Roller Coaster Engineering

In this class students will work in pairs to design, build and test their ingenuity on building

a working roller coaster made from Popsicle sticks.

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

Learn to sewing using machines. Learn the parts of different machines and the functions of stitches. Also learn some hand stitching by sewing buttons or mending. Some of the projects will include potholder, book marks, scrunchies, fleece hats, and tote bags. All skill levels are welcome.

Shakespeare

Think these are just dusty old plays? Think again. You’ll encounter jealousy and ambition, mercy and justice,

loyalty and betrayal. Learn about Shakespeare’s works, poetic language, strategies and old English terms.

Wisdom lives in these works that have shaped civilization for over 400 years.

Through watching, reading, or listening to Shakespeare's plays, you’ll progress from

Peasant to King or Queen, tracking your journey through the works of Shakespeare.

Will you be crowned king or queen of Shakespeare?

This semester, our class discussions will focus on “The Merchant of Venice.” Each student will need a copy of this play. We will be using “CliffsComplete The Merchant of Venice.” It is available on Amazon for $10.

Sketch Comedy

Learn to write short funny scenes, called sketches. We will work as a class to write a sketch, with an

opportunity to perform the sketch at the end of the semester.

Strength Training

Students will learn the major muscle groups, how to strengthen them, and how to gain

muscular endurance with the use of free weights and calisthenics.

Student Council

Hi! I'm Miss Traci and I'm SO EXCITED about this class! Student Council class is OPEN TO ALL! Required if you are an elected StuCo member. We will work to prepare for events and community projects. If having fun, working alongside friends and building the community you want Veritas to be is something you're interested in... JOIN US! This class will allow time for StuCo members to ACCOMPLISH the many great ideas they have and alleviate early morning meetings. If you're wanting to run for StuCo, join the class!

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.

Team Building

Students will work together in groups figuring out how to solve the problem, puzzle, etc whatever activity is choosen for that day without communicating verbally but by working into a cooperative unit by improving trust, and collaboration

Team Sports

Students will learn the rules of and play a variety of popular sports including basketball,

volleyball, flag football, handball, kickball, and soccer.

Varsity Revolution Flags

In Varsity Flags you will have the opportunity to perfect your skills and learn more advanced techniques. Because of this you may need to dedicate more time than previously to personal practice. In order to qualify for our Varsity Flags Team at Veritas you must have met the following requirements:

1. You must have participated in a Flags Class for at least one full year (2 full semesters)

2. You must have Mastered all 11 of our main techniques (Victory/Wing/Rod, Backwards Victory/Wing/Rod, Night & Day, Elohim, Hallelujah, Running Hallelujah, Adoni, Hedge of Protection, High Yahweh, Low Yahweh, Seraphim)

3. You must have consistently attended classes. (I understand trips mid-school year are easy for homeschoolers and sickness is not controllable. However, for Varsity I am looking for those students who are committed to being in class as often as possible and will put in the effort to catch up when they do miss) 4. You must show a heart and enthusiasm for flags. (Now this looks different for everyone but I'm looking for those who are working hard in & out of class, paying close attention in class, asking questions, excited to learn, ect.)

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.

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.

Yearbook

This class will work on putting together the 2026/27 Veritas Yearbook! Students will work on the

yearbook layout, design and taking pictures throughout the year to be used in the yearbook.

If students have a laptop they are encouraged to bring it for this class.

*This class is only for students 14 and up