GRADE LEVEL: 12th grade
In person: 6/3-6/14
Online: 6/17-6/21
8:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

This course provides an understanding of worldview development and then looks at various contemporary worldviews. Upon examination of the contemporary worldviews, the course articulates the Christian worldview and provides a thoughtful response to the competing philosophies. Specific attention is given to the Reformed Christian perspective as we confront issues such as the brokenness of our society and the ways to bring redemption to our fallen world. The course provides an opportunity for students to individually articulate their faith development and culminates with a project that asks students to engage a controversial issue and analyze it through the lens of a Christian worldview.

GRADE LEVEL: 9th-12th grade
6/3-6/21
11:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

A one semester study of basic economic concepts at the microeconomic, macroeconomic, and international level, as well as personal financial decisions. The course will utilize technology to study various aspects of local, national, and personal economics.
Prerequisite: ALGEBRA 2 is recommended.

GRADE LEVEL: 9th - 12th grades
6/3-6/21
11:50 a.m.-2:50 p..m.

Health is Wealth! This course is designed to be taken within the first few years of high school and meets the .5 Health graduation requirement. Do you want to learn how to save a life and be certified in adult & pediatric CPR/AED? In this course you will incorporate both intellectual and physical units in human health, fitness, CPR, and First Aid. The CPR unit will include instruction, testing, and certification. Are you as fit as you think you are? The fitness aspect will include aerobic activities, cross training, circuit training, and learning how to physically fit for a lifetime.

GRADE LEVEL: 9th grade
6/3-6/21
8:20-11:20 a.m.

"English" is more than just a language: it is a broad sphere of study encompassing many different forms of literature and art, media and communication. In this course, students will read and study a wide variety of important genres that they will encounter later in their high school career. They will develop skills in discussing and analyzing different texts, examine what makes writing successful (or not), and improve key skills in the writing and revision process. This course is required for all freshmen during the second semester.

GRADE LEVEL: 10th grade
6/3-6/21
11:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

With technology and media rapidly evolving, the necessity to teach how to interact with it has become imperative. Students will study, from a Reformed Christian perspective, media texts from film, television, and advertising in order to learn how to interact with culture with discernment and discretion. Students will be required to write a short paper, complete a project, and provide an analysis of their social media platforms. This course is required for all sophomores during the first semester.

GRADE LEVELS: 10th - 12th (closed to 2024 - 2025 Student Congress members)
Student Leadership comes with 3.0 credits in Business from Kuyper College.
6/3-6/21
11:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Cost: Free

GRCHS Student Congress is partnering with the Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders (GRIL) to offer students a life-changing leadership course. GRIL U Teen Leadership Program is a leadership program for high school students with a purpose of growing young people as leaders, and creating spaces for students to lead and transform their school. By taking this class, Student Congress members will gain valuable skills that will enhance student life and improve school community engagement.

GRADE LEVELS: 10th - 12th
6/3 - 6/21
8:20 - 11:20 a.m.

This one semester course is a general study of U.S. government and politics. The study includes an overview of various aspects of political science, in-depth study of the election process, and the structure and function of our national government. Projects underscore through first-hand experience the importance of government in daily life and participation.

GRADE LEVELS: 9th - 12th
6/3-6/21
8:20-11:20 a.m.

This class will lay the foundations for effective communication with video in a very hands-on manner. We'll learn the basics of cameras, lighting, and sound, through the creation of several video projects. Pre-production (planning), production (filming), and post-production (editing) will be our three phases of work on these projects. Likely projects will include a music video, studio interview, short film, and more. This course may be taken more than once.

GRADE LEVEL: 9th Grade
6/3-6/21
11:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.

This course focuses on the history, geography, and culture of regions in the eastern and western hemispheres. After a review of ancient history, the course begins in Renaissance Europe and continues to present day. The last quarter of the course is devoted to contemporary global issues.

GRADE LEVEL: 10th Grade
6/3-6/21
8:20 - 11:20 a.m.

Though Shakespeare and Charles Dickens are notable figures in the English canon, this course seeks to include other notable authors around the globe, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of literature. Students will read a variety of literary genres including mythology, the novel, the short story and film, and analyze those texts from a Christian perspective. This course is required for all sophomores during the second semester.

GRADE LEVEL: 11th Grade
6/3-6/21
8:20 - 11:20 a.m.

This class focuses on the history of Christianity and the beliefs of other world religions. The course begins with a study of the Christian Church and the formation of its theology. Specific attention is given to the development of the creeds, denominational structure, and the challenges the Church encountered throughout the ages. Upon setting the foundation of Christian theology, the course examines the major religions of the world. After looking at Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, and comparing their beliefs and practices to Christianity, the course presents a thoughtful defense, or apologetic, of Christian belief in the light of Christian history. Of particular importance is the question of how our faith relates to these other faiths.

Option A
6/3-6/7
8:20-11:20a.m. 

Option B
6/10-6/14
8:20-11:20a.m

Option C
6/10-6/14
11:50a.m.-2:50p.m.

The college essay is consistently ranked as one of the most important factors in the college admission decision. Join this unique workshop to learn from experts in the field of college essay writing, write and revise your own essays, and receive feedback and editing advice from a GRCHS instructor and local college admission representatives. This course will take place during June. Students should have their essay topics identified prior to the workshop.

6/3-6/7
8:20-11:20a.m.
The PSAT is the practice version of the SAT that all sophomores take in the Spring. Although it is intended as a trial run (and is good practice for both the SAT and ACT), there are really good reasons to come in prepared. Students that do well on the PSAT can qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program and other merit-based scholarships. Incoming sophomores and juniors that want to come into this test feeling really prepared should consider this workshop opportunity.