FCA Electives

Two young women sit at a table decorating cupcakes. In front of them are bowls of sprinkles and frosting, and a tray of frosted cupcakes.

COOKING CLASS

High school cooking classes are designed to build upon skills each year. It is a hands on class that teaches students the value of teamwork and responsibility with clean up while students become comfortable with foods and cooking techniques. Students prepare a recipe together in class and close with sampling and evaluating. Cooking I introduces basics skills to students. Students become comfortable working with breads, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and meats. The recipes prepared consist of main dishes, snacks, appetizers, and desserts. Cooking II enhances the students’ knowledge acquired in Cooking I. Emphasis is placed on more complicated main dishes and desserts. We hope to implement Cooking which will focus on specialty foods and foods from a variety of cultures.

The highlight of the cooking classes is FCA’s annual Cupcake Wars. Students work in teams to create cupcake flavors and designs that coordinate with FCA’s spring Fine Arts Program. Adults and select FCA elementary judges evaluate each team’s cupcake based on flavor, texture, design, and theme relevance. Teams provide flavor and design information to the judges and explain how the cupcakes represent the theme. The top winners’ cupcakes are featured and sold at Fine Arts Night as a school fundraiser.

Meet The Instructor

A group of elementary school-aged children stand on a stage behind music stands, dressed up and playing white recorders during a musical performance.

MUSIC CLASS

1 Chronicles 16:9 says, “Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!”

Music education provides a variety of learning experiences for the developing spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social, and physical needs of our students. In music classes at Fellowship, we strive to honor the Lord in all our activities. Through the practice of music, students acquire skills, values, behaviors, and knowledge that are essential for success in life. Students should aspire to use their knowledge, skills, talents, and abilities to serve the Lord and bless others. Therefore, we have the students prepare and present at least two performances a year: the Christmas Program and Fine Arts Night. Our desire is to honor the Lord with music.

ELEMENTARY MUSIC GRADES K4-2
Movement, singing, circle games, melody, rhythm instruments, bells, rhythm work, and enrichment are all an important part of Music Education of the younger grades.
ELEMENTARY MUSIC GRADES 3-6
More complex movement, singing, folk dances, melody, harmony, recorders, bells, handbells, rhythm work, note and rhythm reading, active listening to music, and enrichment are all an important part of Music Education for these grades.
FCA CHOIR- GRADES 7-12
This full year course is open to all in grades 7-12. Students are encouraged to sing for the Lord! They will learn to sing properly and dynamically, read music, and perform a wide variety of choral literature from different genres of music. Students are assessed several times a year though written and oral exams. Students are encouraged to prepare and audition for the Northeast Junior or Senior District Choruses. Students perform three or more times a year: the Christmas Program, Fine Arts and Graduation. All for the glory of God!