May 28th – May 31st, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon

During this week of class, students will be looking at the ACT website, which includes ACT practice tests, ACT flashcards, learn how to prepare for the ACT, and learn good test taking skills. The main objective for this week will be to learn how to break down the Science portion of the ACT.

This course is designed to introduce students to the works of William Shakespeare. As part of this course students will explore, analyze, and interpret some of Shakespeare’s most famous works. Topics covered during this course will include a look at the time period in which Shakespeare wrote, his writing style, and the lasting impression his works have had on modern society.

Do you enjoy writing? Do you aspire to be a famous author someday? If so, this Creative Writing course is for you! This course gives students the opportunity to write in different creative genres such as fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. We will also develop basic writing skills used to create imaginative literature that you can take with you in your future as a writer.

Through reading articles, viewing videos, and class discussions, students will learn how much influence ancient cultures have on the modern world. Students will write in different languages, view and create art, and identify various activities or traditions that came directly from the ancient world.

Explore the history and zeitgeist (defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time) of the 1950s through the science fiction / horror movies produced in this decade. Are classic films from the 1950s like “Godzilla” and “Forbidden Planet” still relevant with modern audiences?

This course will cover 75 math skills from ACT. Bring your current ACT score in Math with you on Day 1 and see how much you grow by Day 5.

Learn all about 3D printing. In this course we will learn to create drawings that we will then send to a 3-D printer. We will work on a few small projects as a class, and they have time to design something on our own

June 3rd – June 7th, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon

It’s fall in Louisiana and the nights and days are muggy; a Black man is on trial in a time when race counts against a person. What will be his fate? Join me in reading and discussing “A Lesson Before Dying” to find out!

This course will read excerpts from The Great Gatsby and tie this to the history of the roaring 20’s. Students will dissect the reading as they bring the roaring 20’s to life through their interpretation of the excitement and downfall of this era.

This class examines selected works of outstanding authors of the Appalachian region. Involves critical reading and writing.

The demand for post-apocalyptic fiction exploded in the past 10 years. In this course, we will use film studies and discussions to examine how the genre’s popularity is tied in with past and current events. Some films will be rated "R," typically for violence/language. Students who might be upset by these things should choose a different course.

Edgar Allen Poe was an American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. He was most famous for his dark, shadowy tales during the American Romantic Movement. We have all heard of him, but who exactly was this mysterious man? Was he just a man with an obscure side or was there something more inside that drove him towards darkness? In this class, we will look further into Poe’s personal life, his literacy career, and his mysterious death.

This course is an introduction to the writing skills needed in a professional setting. During the course students will practice techniques used for effective written and verbal communication. Topics covered will include; the vernacular used for professional document creation and design, speech preparation and delivery, presentation literacy and organization, as well as daily writing exercises.

This course is designed for the students who are interested in Turkish language and culture. In this course, we will explore Turkish history: Past and Present, Turkish language, Turkish lifestyle, and tourism.

This class will consist of reading some great picture books, having fun with writing, and exploring ways to help others be a better reader. As a part of this class students will interact with some of Patricia Polacco’s powerful picture books. Students will also have the opportunity to write a simple picture book of their own and participate in a service learning project based on encouraging children to love reading

“I had a feeling there was something wrong with me. I guess I was a mystery even to myself. That sucked. I had serious problems.” -Ari Mendoza, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Books can teach us many things about the world around us, bring insight to vast and vary subjects. The RIGHT book can lead us to uncover the greater mystery of our selves…even lead to the secrets of the universe. If you are brave enough, in this course we’ll become explorers, each of us in search of those elusive answers to questions such as: Why do we smile? Why do we laugh? Why do we feel alone? Why are we sad and confused? Why do we feel shame? What is that thing in the pit of your stomach called desire? Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is the groundbreaking, award-winning, heartfelt novel by Benjamin Alire Saenz that explores not only friendship, powerful social and cultural themes, but self-discovery, identity, and friendship as well. Join us, if you dare to know the truth.

Getting started in Photography. This fun-filled course will teach you the basics of photography. We will start by exploring how shutter speed and aperture settings determine the exposure of your images. We will then move on to learning how to compose good pictures. We will end with learning how to use free tools to edit your photographs. Along the way we will take many pictures and have a good time.

June 10th  – June 14th , 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon

A quick introduction into the wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including three days hiking and camping in the park. We’ll see majestic forests, waterfalls, incredible views from what seems like the top of the world, and lots of wildlife – who knows, we may get lucky and see a bear.

This course is designed to serve as a foundation for other high school science courses. It will emphasize the basic DNA, RNA, human chromosomes karyotypes, and human chromosome disorders. Laboratory and problem solving activities will be utilized to cover the curriculum including making a DNA keepsake necklace.

In this class, we will learn how to have safe lab techniques, demonstrate practical aspects of staining bacteria and culturing organisms as well as discuss disease processes in relation to host organisms. You will have hands-on learning opportunities, so come join us!

Course will cover history of Spanish language, culture, and traditions. Students will be creating projects related to the course’s objectives. No prior knowledge of Spanish required—just a desire to be immersed into the many aspects of the Spanish world. Get ready to actively be involved in experiencing Spanish cultures in a way that makes learning fun.

This course is designed to serve as a foundation for other high school science courses, college courses, and introduction to possible career paths within the medical field. It will emphasize the use of compound light microscopes while learning about the morphology of varying bacteria. Laboratory and problem solving activities will be utilized to cover the curriculum including making gram stains to identify bacteria.

The course applies to basic scientific principles to food. Chemical/biochemical reactions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and other constitutes in fresh and processed foods are discussed with respect to food quality.

This class will focus on the craft of the short story. We will be reading short stories and analyzing their overall development. We will also discuss theme, author’s purpose, plot elements, tone, author’s voice, etc. We will use creative lessons and workshops to acquire more knowledge on all the essential elements that go into some of the world’s most famous short stories.

Introduction to Appalachian Literature examines selected works of outstanding authors of the Appalachian region while also studying the history of Appalachia. Involves critical reading and writing.

Students will examine the history of Tennessee, including the cultural, geographic, economic, and political influences upon that history. Students will also analyze and describe the foundation of the state of Tennessee.

Getting started in Photography. This fun-filled course will teach you the basics of photography. We will start by exploring how shutter speed and aperture settings determine the exposure of your images. We will then move on to learning how to compose good pictures. We will end with learning how to use free tools to edit your photographs. Along the way, we will take many pictures and have a good time.

This course is an introduction to basic communication skills needed in the professional setting. During the course students will learn skills and techniques involved in effective communication, both oral and written. Topics covered will include; speech, interpersonal skills, body language, writings skills and the basics of professional attire. Students will participate in impromptu speeches, group presentations, and mock job interviews

June 17th - June 21st, 2019,  9:00 a.m. – 12 Noon

This course is an introduction to basic communication skills needed in the professional setting. During the course students will learn skills and techniques involved in effective communication, both oral and written. Topics covered will include; speech, interpersonal skills, body language, writings skills and the basics of professional attire. Students will participate in impromptu speeches, group presentations, and mock job interviews.

This course is designed to serve as a foundation for Immunohematology as well as for other high school science courses, college courses, and serve as a glimpse into a career in laboratory medicine. The course will emphasize proper laboratory technique in performing laboratory activities involving antigens and antibodies and morphology of blood cells. Laboratory and problem solving activities will be utilized to cover the curriculum including learning about the role immunohematology in the assistance of saving lives.

In this course, we will start by covering electric charge, transfer of charge, current, voltage, resistance, Ohm’s Law calculations, parallel and series circuit drawings, and the basics of magnetism. We will use this information to wire model structures in a home. Students will wire an outlet, light switch, and a light bulb.

Students will use inquiry skills to examine the issues that impact the contemporary world. Included in the course will be analysis of the historical, cultural, economic, and geographic factors that have raised certain issues to levels of concern in our nation and around the globe.

This week of class will cover lessons from physical science and chemistry. The instructor plans to cover topics that seem difficult for most students. These topics will include: ionic and covalent compounding, stoichiometry, balancing equations, and the gas laws. This class may vary depending on the need of students, but the class will be covering different science topics. This class will also be conducting two lab experiments.

Course will cover history of Spanish language, culture, and traditions. Students will be creating projects related to the course’s objectives. No prior knowledge of Spanish required—just a desire to be immersed into the many aspects of the Spanish world. Get ready to actively be involved in experiencing Spanish cultures in a way that makes learning fun.

This class is an introduction to the reading and writing of poetry. We will look at the work of published authors and generate new work. Class will consist of lectures, discussions, writing exercises and workshops, focusing on the elements of poetry. Expect to challenge your own and others’ ideas about poems, and to explore new territory in your reading and writing.

In this class students will learn the basics of how to set up and fly drones. Come fly the skies with us!

June 24th  – June 27th , 2019,  9:00 a.m. –12 Noon

Practitioners of ecology are skilled in observing and understanding how nature is organized and how living things interact. In this class, Upward Bound students will develop their observational skills in the classroom and in the field. Students will also grow in their understanding of the process of ecology by studying terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

This class provides an overview of six bodily systems: nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and muscular. This course will culminate with a pig dissection, which will allow students a hands-on experience that will aid in their understanding of these systems, as well as giving them a firsthand knowledge of the organs involved in making these systems function. This course is for anyone interested in the medical or veterinary field.

Flash Fiction is an easy way to bloom as a writer! Whether you write every day or have never tried, join me as we create fiction….in a flash!

The study of the nervous system with multidisciplinary branches dealing with the anatomy, biochemistry, molecular biology, and physiology of neurons (nerve cells) and neural circuits. This course will offer students lab intensive experiences of brain anatomy & physiology with an emphasis on our special senses (vision, hearing, equilibrium (balance), taste and smell). Labs will include: Visual Perception and Special Senses Lab, as well as gross anatomy eye and brain dissection labs. A student choice neurobiology research project will also be a graded assignment.

In this class, we will take a closer look at all of our favorite things: Movies, Podcasts, and Memes. We will learn to analyze movies, podcast, and memes in a similar way that we would a literary piece of literature. Be ready to watch movie classics, listen to podcasts, and evaluate your favorite memes all while using literacy skills.

Learn how program in this fun, low-stress class. We will cover the basic of computer programming starting with the Sphero robot. We will create programs visually on this rolling robot. We will also do a little programming in the Python language.

This art course will combine traditional painting technique with paper, metal, and found objects in design.

An overview of Trigonometry involving both right and non-right triangles and their applications to the real world. ACT questions involving trigonometry will also be reviewed.

This course will cover 75 math skills from ACT. Bring your current ACT score in Math with you on Day 1 and see how much you grow by Day 5.