High School Electives

ELC101 - Leadership Communication
Prerequisites: None
Periods per week: 2 or 3Credit: .50Grade(s): 9-12
Leadership Communication is not an ordinary "speech course". The purpose of Leadership Communication is to help students develop the strategies and the confidence to speak in order that they may fully carry out the Lord's purpose for their life. A foundational premise of this course is that God uses ordinary people to carry out extraordinary tasks. Therefore, students are encouraged to develop their speaking ability. Throughout this course, students will examine the lives of historical figures and will focus on important characteristics that assisted these leaders in being great communicators.
ELC301 - Principles & Practices of Christian Leadership
Prerequisites: None
Periods per week: 2 or 3Credit: .50Grade(s): 9-12
Principles and Practices of Christian Leadership is a course designed to introduce students to the Biblical model of servant-leadership as demonstrated by Jesus during his ministry on earth. Students will explore various theories of leadership, motivation, communication, and consensus building. Students will also examine a variety of issues related to the area of personal leadership such as their God-given design, obtaining and being a mentor and dealing with overload. The course seeks to be both theoretical and practical while offering students opportunities to implement what they are learning.
ELC404 - Digital Publications
Prerequisites: None
Periods per week: VariesCredit: .50Grade(s): 9-12
This course focuses on the production of the HCS Student Newspaper and annual Yearbook. It includes research, writing, photography, editing, layout, marketing, sales and distribution.