This class will cover a wide range of skills and knowledge. The main goal of the class is to learn as much about the physical science of cold and snow along with the adaptations of plants and animals to living in the highly variable environment of Northwest Michigan.  We will also discuss and practice cold weather survival methods and we will be learning and practicing different modes of transportation including snowshoeing and cross country skiing. ½ Science Credit Instructor: Cal Meyers  

Math Support will provide the opportunity to redo or reinforce skills in any of our math courses offered during the academic semesters.  Students choosing to enroll in Math Support will co-create an individualized plan including goals to be accomplished during Winter Term.   Students in the Calculus class who would like to take the AP exams at the end of the school year are also welcome to enroll in this class. ½ math credit Instructor: Jay Meyers  

The Needle and Threads course is a chance to exercise your creativity during Winter Term!  Expect to improve your sewing and knitting skills while working on your own personal projects for yourself or someone you love. We will be utilizing videos, instructional demonstrations, and field trips to strengthen your hands-on knitting and sewing skills. During this course, you will design and plan textile projects and then reflect on and refine your process. Prior experience with sewing or knitting is recommended. ½ elective credit Instructor: Barbara Zyren  

During this course, students will create operational technological devices that will involve some entry level writing of computer code as well as the building of some robotics.  Students are led through this experience by an instructor but will be allowed to progress at their individual rates of expertise and levels of interest.  Initially, students will begin their work in pairs as they learn the basic skills needed to move forward in this area of study. Students may be charged an additional fee if their progress accelerates to addressing a personal project. Families would be consulted in advance of a purchase if this is needed. ½ Science Credit Instructors: Cal Meyers and Jay Meyers  

This is the class for musicians, poets, and those who always dreamed of writing songs.  We will begin by learning the basic skills on the guitar, bass, piano, mandolin, fiddle, drums, etc.  We will also be working with our voices and the practice of writing lyrics.  Then we will take all of these skills, work together in small groups, and put them into the wonderful art of song writing.   Prior experience on an instrument would be wonderful but not required.  I am looking for those with a creative spirit, willingness to try new things, openness to playing any style of music, and an interest in working with others. ½ elective credit Instructor: Laura Hood