Pathway High School Class Schedule

Pathway classes are in person, and meet weekly on Fridays in Huntersville, North Carolina

Please email us with any questions at pathwayhighschool@gmail.com

** We do have some classes that run at the same time, so before registering,

please make sure your class choices do not overlap **

Upcoming 2025-2026 Class Schedule

Leslie Goggin

Current 2024-2025 Class Schedule

Class is Full-Waitlist

Modern World History

Class Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Instructor: Clay Broussard

Class Fee: $475

Course Description:

An introductory survey of Modern History, with emphasis on its relation to a philosophy of history, and ability to interpret meaning from history.

PURPOSE STATEMENT (OR ROLE OF THE CLASS IN PROGRAM OF STUDY):

The course will fulfill a full credit for humanities/social studies at the high school level and can be considered Advanced Placement and/or Honors if certain projects are undertaken by the student. These projects are optional.

OBJECTIVES:

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

1. demonstrate their acquaintance with the lecture and/or written material related to historical

Ideas/concepts and key events by the successful completion of assignments and class attendance.

2. demonstrate how particular ideas have shaped modern culture are brought to bear in the contemporary setting: The student will demonstrate how worldview shapes policy and culture by the successful completion of a research paper.

3. demonstrate historical knowledge by interacting with the course by performance on a mid-term and final exam.

4. Demonstrate achievement through successful performance on quizzes. (These will not be “pop” quizzes)

RESOURCES FOR THE COURSE:

Holy Bible, ESV/NIV/KJV/NKJV/HCSB
Access to the Internet.
Periodic materials to read will be assigned from the public domain.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, Mary Shelley
Animal Farm, George Orwell
The Problem of Socialism, Thomas Dilorenzo

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE:

1. Readings & Class Participation

Each student will be required to do all assigned readings and attend and participate in class.

2. Paper

Each student will be required to write a research paper on a topic which must be pre-approved by the instructor. This paper will be 5-7 pages in length with full citations.

3. Tests

Each student will be required to successfully pass both a mid-term and final exam. A study guide will be given by the instructor.

4. Quizzes

Each student will be required to successfully pass 2-4 quizzes throughout the term. The quizzes will be announced prior to being given

GRADING:

Readings & Participation 20%

Paper: 25%

Tests 35%

Quizzes 20%

COURSE OUTLINE:

Part I: The Foundation for the Modern World

Lectures 1-7: The Enlightenment to 1848 and the Birth of Nations

Part II:

Lectures 8-14: The Spector of Socialism & The Overcoming of Man: From Marx & Darwin to Nietzsche & Freu

Part III:

Lectures 15-21: The Ideological Underpinnings of Global War & the Quest for Empire

Part IV:

Lectures 22-28: The New World Order and Questions of Authentic Humanity

Homework Load:

This class is taught similar to a collegiate format in that it is heavily lecture based learning. The homework is very manageable and will be rooted in readings sent from the instructor and various writing assignments which promote critical thinking. All assignments/writings will be done at home with open access to the student's resources. This class offers invaluable information for the students, and a great option to add in to your student's schedule along with other classes that may be heavy in the homework area.

Class Reviews

"My son absolutely has loved both of Clay's classes and enjoys his teaching style of discussions and lectures. I feel this is setting him up for success and these types of classes in college. We will continue to take his classes in the future."

~Caroline, Parent

"Mr. Broussard is my son's favorite teacher. He engages the students and promotes thoughtful discussions in the areas of History, Economics and Christianity." ~Allison, Parent

“Clay is a good friend and a father figure to me. I cannot think of a better teacher for such an important subject.” ~Daniel, student of Clay's for 3 years.

"It’s been a gift for my son to sit in Mr. Broussard’s classes the past four years. As a passionate orator, gifted historian and insightful philosopher, he inspires his students to an understanding of history and events, as opposed to a dry history book. His dedication and care for his students and their relationship to their Lord and Savior is evident in all he does. Mr. Broussard has been the most influential teacher in my son's life, and I’m so grateful he takes the time to come to Pathway to teach and mentor." ~Tammy, Parent

Government and Economics

Class Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Instructor: Clay Broussard

Class Fee: $475

Course Description:

The class will explore the key elements of Government and Economics while emphasizing their distinct interrelationship, including, but not limited to: Economic Theory and Social Contract Theory as well as the historical progression of systems of Government/Economics and their relationship and dependence upon Philosophy/Religion, Technological Progress, Natural Resources and the Arts. The consequences of ideas regarding freedom (individual rights) and the move to the collective currently underway in the West will be examined historically and as related to current events specific to Government and Economics. A Biblical worldview will be stressed as the only foundation for human freedom politically. The course will examine and evaluate Gov/Econ through the lens of the City of God, as characterized by human prosperity and liberty with the City of Man, and its oppressive and insidious recurrence and man imposed tyranny.

Key figures and turning points in history will be evaluated and discussed with a goal of basic comprehension of the ideas and impacts contained therein that have brought us to the modern world.

Highlights will include:

Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Locke, Hume, Rousseau, Jefferson, Adams, Bastiat, Hamilton, Madison, The Magna Carta, The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes, Milton Friedman, Von Hayek Emphasis will be placed on the philosophical/Christian development of the West as the primary cause of America's founding. Once this is established, we will look at the branches of Government, Key Supreme Court Decisions and their impact on Freedom as well as current events and the daily news cycle.

After the above, we will venture into Economic Theory and study both economic freedom, and the counter, Marxism in all of its pernicious forms. This will again bring us face to face with current events in our world.

The students will be required to read select texts and articles in a reading schedule (tbd), interact in classroom debate and dialog, and exhibit comprehension of the subject matter via tests (2) and a research paper (1).

While the subject matter at hand can be daunting and dry, the instructor will seek to build a lifelong passion for activism and evangelism through proper integration of the subject to our actual life experiences. The goal is to bring the material to life!

Homework Load:

This class is taught similar to a collegiate format in that it is heavily lecture based learning. The homework is very manageable and will be rooted in readings sent from the instructor and various writing assignments which promote critical thinking. All assignments/writings will be done at home with open access to the student's resources. This class offers invaluable information for the students, and a great option to add in to your student's schedule along with other classes that may be heavy in the homework area.

Class Reviews

"My son absolutely has loved both of Clay's classes and enjoys his teaching style of discussions and lectures. I feel this is setting him up for success and these types of classes in college. We will continue to take his classes in the future."

~Caroline, Parent

"Mr. Broussard is my son's favorite teacher. He engages the students and promotes thoughtful discussions in the areas of History, Economics and Christianity." ~Allison, Parent

“Clay is a good friend and a father figure to me. I cannot think of a better teacher for such an important subject.” ~Daniel, student of Clay's for 3 years.

"It’s been a gift for my son to sit in Mr. Broussard’s classes the past four years. As a passionate orator, gifted historian and insightful philosopher, he inspires his students to an understanding of history and events, as opposed to a dry history book. His dedication and care for his students and their relationship to their Lord and Savior is evident in all he does. Mr. Broussard has been the most influential teacher in my son's life, and I’m so grateful he takes the time to come to Pathway to teach and mentor." ~Tammy, Parent

Composition and Literature

**Please note that this class is offered 3 different times throughout the day to maximize student scheduling flexibility**

Class Times: 9:00 - 10:30 AM, 10:30 - 12:00 PM, 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Instructor: Sara Rhew

Class Fee: $475

Class Description:

This course appeals to various learning styles and provides an atmosphere that expands students' reading and writing experiences, fostering individual and academic growth. Lively, engaging in-class discussions and small group projects will be an integral component, as well as weekly vocabulary and grammar review.

Writing assignments will feature responses to literature, a variety of essays, creative pieces such as a faith-based reflection, professional writing for the workplace, and a detailed step-by-step guide through the process of writing a research paper. Students will be exposed to numerous styles of writing through a multi-genre survey of literature both modern and historical. Texts will take the form of engaging short stories and poetry, as well as novels and novel excerpts. Literary study will be infused with historical applications for a better understanding of the social and historical context of the readings.

Beginning with modern selections of The Hobbit and Animal Farm, students will enjoy traveling back in time as we experience classics such as The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Mere Christianity. Students will also encounter amazing British authors such as Bronte, Dickens, Kipling, Milton, Shakespeare, Tennyson, Wordsworth, and Yeats through our literature survey process, along with complimentary sources from other backgrounds. We’ll explore what makes these masterpieces stand the test of time and still challenge us today.

The class includes an Honors option, as well as the opportunity for accommodations. Building a foundation for high school and beyond, this course will give students confidence to approach sources from a variety of backgrounds.

Please note the course is offered three times throughout the day in order to maximize student scheduling flexibility.

Biology

Class Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Instructor: Shari Kaiser

Class Fee $475

– lab costs included in tuition –

Modules cover atoms, chemical structures, ecosystems, biomes, ecological communities, cell structure and function, cellular energy, DNA, proteins, cell cycles, and genetics (including inheritance, disorders, and technology). Students will also learn about prokaryotes, viruses, protists, fungi, and the fascinating worlds of plants and animals.

This college-prep course will include labs and lectures. Students will be expected to complete homework, prepare lab reports and demonstrate their understanding with closed-book tests. The text and course are taught from a Christian perspective. The course requires a substantial amount of work to be done by the student at home. The student is expected to check and correct his/her own homework.

Parents are expected to oversee completion of assignments. The facilitator will present each module’s concepts, provide in-class lab time, grade tests and lab reports and provide quarterly progress reports.

Required online component using Google Classroom:

This class is set up to be a fluid mix of in-person and/or remote to work for each student as needed. There will be a weekly in-person class for lecture, lab and review. There will be pre-recorded videos available covering the lecture material, which can be watched if a student misses class for any reason (illness, vacation, etc.).

All work will be given out and turned in using the online portal Google Classroom.

Honors Option

There is an Honors option available for this course. Requirements will be explained on the first day of class.

Requirements include additional detail in lab reports, and extra work outside the text. Send an email inquiry for questions prior to the start.

Required Purchases

Textbook: Exploring Creation with Biology ISBN-13: 9781946506450 (3 rd Edition)

Solutions Guide: ISBN-13: 9781946506467

[optional: MP3 Audio CD for auditory learners, ISBN-13: 9781946506498]

Maximum: 16 students

Chemistry

Class Time: 11:30 - 1:00 PM

Instructor: Shari Kaiser

Class Fee: $475

– lab costs included in tuition –

This course covers fundamental aspects of chemistry such as the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gasses, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Weaving together concepts and their mathematical applications, the course teaches students how to think as a chemist so they can analyze the major changes that occur in matter.

Math Prerequisite: successful completion of Algebra 1 (no exceptions)

This college-prep course will include labs and lecture. Students will be expected to complete homework, prepare lab reports and demonstrate their understanding with closed-book tests. The text and course are taught from a Christian perspective. The course requires a substantial amount of work to be done by the student at home. The student is expected to check and correct his/her own homework.

Parents are expected to oversee completion of assignments. The facilitator will present each module’s concepts, provide in-class lab time, grade tests and lab reports and provide quarterly progress reports.

Required online component using Google Classroom:

This class is set up to be a fluid mix of in-person and/or remote to work for each student as needed. There will be a weekly in-person class for lecture, lab and review. There will be pre-recorded videos available covering the lecture material, which can be watched if a student misses class for any reason (illness, vacation, etc).

All work will be given out and turned in using the online portal Google Classroom.

Honors Option

There is an Honors option available for this course. Requirements will be explained on the first day of class. Requirements include additional detail in lab reports, and extra work outside the text. Send an email inquiry for questions prior to the start.

Required Purchases

Textbook: Discovering Design with Chemistry ISBN: 978-0-9962784-6-1 Publ date: 2015

Solutions Guide: ISBN #: 978-0-9962784-7-8

Required Supplies: Text, Solutions Guide, and scientific calculator (parentheses and scientific notation)

[Optional: MP3 Audio CD for auditory learners, ISBN: 9780996278485]

Maximum: 16 students

Earth Science

Class Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Instructor: Shari Kaiser

Class Fee: $475

– lab costs included in tuition –

The text covers the geosphere (such as core, mantle, crust, etc.), minerals and rocks, then plate tectonics, seismic waves, earthquakes, and volcanoes. Students learn about fossils and how both uniformitarians and catastrophists interpret those fossils. The course explores the properties of water such as polarity, the ability to hydrogen bond, and heat capacity, which leads to a discussion of the hydrologic cycle and residence time, then the waves, currents, and tides in the ocean, and the ice and freshwater reservoirs on the earth. The atmosphere is discussed, including the composition of air, the sections of the atmosphere, temperature gradients, and pollutants, and the weather. The course ends with chapters on the solar system and the universe as a whole.

This college-prep course will include labs and lectures. Students will be expected to complete homework, prepare lab reports and demonstrate their understanding with closed-book tests. The text and course are taught from a Christian perspective. The course requires a substantial amount of work to be done by the student at home. The student is expected to check and correct his/her own homework.

Parents are expected to oversee completion of assignments. The facilitator will present each module’s concepts, provide in-class lab time, grade tests and lab reports and provide quarterly progress reports. Required online component using Google Classroom:

This class is set up to be a fluid mix of in-person and/or remote to work for each student as needed.

There will be a weekly in-person class for lecture, lab and review.

There will be pre-recorded videos available covering the lecture material, which can be watched if a student misses class for any reason (illness, vacation, etc).

All work will be given out and turned in using the online portal Google Classroom.

Honors Option

There is an Honors option available for this course. Requirements will be explained on the first day of class.

Requirements include additional detail in lab reports, and extra work outside the text. Send an email inquiry for questions prior to the start.

Required Purchases:

Textbook: Discovering Design with Earth Science, ISBN-13: 9780996278430 PubDate 2021

Answer Key, ISBN-13: 9780996278447

[optional: MP3 Audio CD for auditory learners ISBN: 978-0-9962784-5-4]

Maximum: 16 Students

Anatomy & Physiology

Class Time: 10:30 - 12:00 Noon

Instructor: Lisa Barna

Class Fee: $475 - all lab/dissection materials are included in the class fee

Course Description:

This course will include coverage of the following systems:

1. Skeletal

2. Muscular

3. Cardiovascular

4. Respiratory

5. Nervous

6. Digestive and Metabolism (includes basics of nutritions)

7. Special Systems (Blood, Immune and Lymph, Urinary and Integumentary)

We will perform dissections of a sheep’s heart and a cow’s eye. Other specific dissections will be observed online.

We will be learning medical terminology throughout the course. This will be invaluable in deciphering words and making educated guesses as to the meaning of many unfamiliar words in the English language.

The reproductive and endocrine systems will not be covered in class.

The students will check and correct their worksheets at home in order to facilitate learning the material.

Parents will ensure students complete reading assignments, worksheets, quizzes and tests at home. Quizzes and tests will be taken with closed text books and monitored by a parent.

The instructor will view corrected worksheets and give the student credit for their completion. The instructor will collect and grade quizzes and tests for credit.

Anticipated daily time to complete assignments is 1 hour.

An honors option will be announced on the first day of class.

Required Texts and Manuals:

Masterbooks: Curriculum by Dr. Tommy Mitchell

1. Wonders of the Human Body Volume 1

2. Teacher Guide - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 1

3. Wonders of the Human Body Volume 2

4. Teacher Guide - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 2

**Please have all 4 items purchased by the first day of class. We will be doing a little jumping around between volumes throughout the year.

Prerequisites: None (biology may be helpful, but certainly not required)

Minimum Students: 6

Maximum Students: 15

Spanish Level 1

Class Time: 11:00 - 12:30 PM

Instructor: Maria Rivera

Class Fee: $550

Course Description:

This course is intended for the beginning Spanish language student. Spanish I is designed to give students a balanced exposure to all four language skills. The course objectives emphasize accurate pronunciation, structure knowledge with primary focus on the present tense and language acquisition of basic vocabulary. The course provides students with opportunities to: respond to and give oral directions and commands and to make routine requests in the classroom and in public places; understand and use appropriate forms of address in courtesy expressions and be able to talk about daily routines and events; ask and answer simple questions and participate in brief guided conversations related to their needs and interests. Students will begin to speak and write in the target language. Cultural similarities as well as differences between Spanish-speaking countries and the United States are studied. Proficiency exam will be given at the end of the course.

Class Participation (verbal communication, guided practice and class participation)
Classwork (Includes all daily class work, homework assignments and participation)
Tests & Projects (written and listening, grammar, vocabulary and basic skills and written and oral presentation projects)
Quizzes (grammar, vocabulary and basic skills)
Homework (independent practice, may include small projects)

Make-up Work for Absent Student

It is the student’s responsibility to coordinate arrangements with the teacher(s) and complete make-up work and tests within 2 school days upon the student’s return to school. Make-up work may not be completed during class time on Fridays.

Minimum Students: 12

Max Students: 25

Prerequisites: none

Spanish Level 2

Class Time: 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Instructor: Maria Rivera

Class Fee: $550

Course Description:

Spanish II is a continuation of Spanish I with a substantial amount of new grammatical structures. The course increases emphasis on all four language skills. Students will begin to understand spoken Spanish and interaction will be enhanced. The students will become familiar with different aspects of the culture, including the visual arts, architecture, literature, and music. Cultural and historical aspects of Hispanic countries are also studied. The course enables students to participate in classroom and extracurricular activities related to the target language as well as to participate in conversations concerning daily activities and personal interests. Proficiency exam will be given at the end of the course.

CLASS EVALUATION CRITERIA

Class Participation (verbal communication, guided practice and class participation)
Classwork (Includes all daily class work, homework assignments and participation)
Tests & Projects (written and listening, grammar, vocabulary and basic skills and written and oral presentation projects)
Quizzes (grammar, vocabulary and basic skills)
Homework (independent practice, may include small projects)

Make-up Work for Absent Student

It is the student’s responsibility to coordinate arrangements with the teacher(s) and complete make-up work and tests within 2 school days upon the student’s return to school. Make-up work may not be completed during class time on Fridays.

Minimum Students: 12

Max Students: 25

Prerequisites: Spanish Level I

Apologetics and Biblical Worldview

Class Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Instructor: Kurt Lawrence

Class Fee: $450

Course Description:

As your student transitions from home to the world of work or higher education he or she will be exposed to unfamiliar points of view on a range of topics. Apologetics and the Biblical Worldview is designed to equip students for encounters with people who hold worldviews different from their own. They will learn to use tools for examining truth claims based on logical principles. They will examine evidence that makes the compelling argument that Biblical Christianity is the most reasonable of all worldviews. They will learn tactics for having friendly and convincing discussions about worldview with people having beliefs different from their own.

Course Objectives:

Students will be able to

Identify and apply logical tests to truth claims.
Understand that Biblical Christianity is well supported by evidence from science, philosophy, and history.
Use questions as a tactical approach to helping friends see the flaws in their worldviews and point them to the Bible as the best way to understand God and His creation.

Requirements for the course:

There will be assigned readings from the required texts. Students will sign a statement affirming that they have read all assigned readings.
Assigned work based on the readings will be given through Google Classroom
Three tests will be administered during the year

Required purchases:

Geisler, Norman L. and Turek, Frank, I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist. {available of Christianbook.com or Amazon}

Koukl, Greg, Tactics Updated and Expanded, A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions, 10th Anniversary Edition. {available on Christianbook.com}

Minimum Students: 10

Maximum Students: 15

ASL 101: Introductory American Sign Language 1

Class Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom: Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Optional)

Instructor: Alexis Johnson

Class Fee: $450

Class Description:

This year-long, interactive, personalized course is a beginning American Sign Language (ASL) course for those who would like a strong foundation in learning to communicate with American Sign Language. It will aim to educate those who have a desire to learn ASL, Deaf culture, and ASL history and provide them with the resources to communicate on a basic level. Students will learn and practice fingerspelling, identifying and signing words used in everyday life; asking questions; special structure of sentences in ASL; the role of expression (non-manual markers) in communication; the foundations of ASL’s history; Deaf culture; and practice communicating with one another.

This is an introductory course designed for students with little to no previous study of ASL. In addition to this, students will learn the best ways to retain sign material, develop important receptive skills, learn to use facial expressions which correspond to a wide variety of signs and topics, practice building basic introductory sentences, and understand how to approach interactions through a visual perspective. From the start, this fun and engaging course ensures the rapid growth of each student's signing knowledge & abilities, always surpassing expectations. The underlying goal is to minimize and ultimately eliminate barriers to communication in exchanges with Deaf & hard of hearing individuals. Building a greater understanding of all aspects of this amazing language and culture.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

In this module, students gain a comprehension of the following:

The manual alphabet (fingerspelling skill)
Signs that will allow them to understand greetings, introductions, and some basic information about themselves
Learn personal and possessive pronouns and become familiar with the use of space
Learn about facial expressions and body language and how they are used in ASL
Learn signs for being polite
Cardinal numbers 1-100
How to ask and answer Yes/No and Wh- questions, and how to show understanding
Learn about verb pairs and how to incorporate them into a request or polite command
Learn the Topic-Comment structure and use it to establish the subject (or topic) of a statement
Instrument classifiers will be introduced, as well as, the structure for requests and commands
Learn about noun-verb pairs, in which the motion in a sign differentiates the noun from the verb
Culturally appropriate (and inappropriate) ways of getting attention in the Deaf community
Learn to use “signer’s perspective” when explaining or describing
Learn ways to ask for a sign and to get help understanding
Learn Body and Instrument classifiers and the conventional order of descriptors, and use them to describe people

Required Text: All class curriculum will be provided by instructor

Minimum students: 4 Max: 20

ASL 201 American Sign Language 2

Class Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Zoom: Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00 PM (Optional)

Instructor: Alexis Johnson

Class Fee: $450

Class Description:

This year-long, interactive, personalized course is an intermediate American Sign Language (ASL) course for those who would like to build upon a strong foundation in learning to communicate with American Sign Language. It will aim to educate those who want to have a deeper understanding of Deaf culture and ASL history. Students will continue sequential development of their ASL language skills. Students will progress in their fingerspelling skills receptively and expressively. They will continue to identify and sign vocabulary used in everyday life; asking questions; special structure of sentences in ASL; the role of expression (non-manual markers) in communication; learn about specific people in ASL history and Deaf culture; and engaging in conversation using ASL at a level expected for high-beginning signers. This course will require voice-off sessions to ensure students are developing their skills at a functional level.

This course requires the prerequisite ASL 1 course. In addition to this, students will continue to develop their expressive and receptive ASL skills, learn to use more sophisticated facial expressions which correspond to a wide variety of signs and topics, be able to hold conversations about topics using full and correct ASL syntax, and understand ASL grammar. From the start, this fun and engaging course ensures the continued rapid growth of each student's signing knowledge & abilities, always surpassing expectations. The underlying goal is to minimize and ultimately eliminate barriers to communication in exchanges with Deaf & hard of hearing individuals. Building a greater understanding of all aspects of this amazing language and culture.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

In this module, students gain a comprehension of the following:

Understanding and recalling things spelled using the manual alphabet
Signs that will allow them to give detailed descriptions about a person
Master the ASL box of space and how to sign with spatial awareness
Correctly use facial expressions and body language while signing
Learn signs for describing directions
Basic mathematics equations in ASL
More complex questions
Incorporating more verb pairs into conversations
Advanced classifiers will be introduced
Holding conversations with people in the Deaf community
Learn to convey ideas and information to listeners
Learn ways to ask for a sign and to get help understanding

Required Text: All class curriculum will be provided by instructor

Minimum students: 4 Max: 10

Pathway Gavel Club

Class Time: 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Instructor: Leslie Goggin

Class Fee: $200

Credit: This class will serve as a Public Speaking elective.

Pathway Gavel Club is an affiliate club of Toastmasters International. The mission of Toastmasters is to provide a supportive and positive learning environment in which members have the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which foster self-confidence and personal growth. Gavel Club is the 18 and under version of Toastmasters, and runs similarly.

Gavel Club members will:

Deliver speeches throughout the year based on the goals outlined in the Competent Communicator Booklet.
Overcome nervousness when speaking in front of their class in a safe, encouraging environment.
Organize and present ideas logically and convincingly.
Listen carefully to others’ ideas.
Participate in and lead various jobs each week during Club Time.
Offer advice to help others improve their speaking and leadership skills.

All these skills are necessary for earning a living in today’s competitive job market, but are also essential for maintaining healthy personal relationships and achieving academic goals in high school as well as college. Gavel Club offers an environment for students to gain confidence and get comfortable speaking in front of others while having fun in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Gavel Club is a student run class in which each student participates in every session. There are several jobs that are required to run Gavel Club, and each student will be given a different job each week. Students are required to come to class prepared and ready to perform their job on Friday. Students will complete speeches throughout the year. Gavel Club is formatted where students will deliver 5 speeches each year, so they will need two years of Gavel Club if they wish to achieve their Competent Communicator Award. Upon successful completion of 10 qualifying speeches, the student will receive the “Competent Communicator” award from Toastmasters International. This achievement is looked upon favorably on college and job applications.

Each week, there will be an award for best speaker, best evaluator and best table topic.

Our goal is for each student to grow individually in their overall communication abilities throughout the year.

Weekly homework will usually take less than 30 minutes, unless you are a speaker that week. It is recommended that speakers write and practice presenting their speech 2-3 weeks prior to their Speech Day.

The hour of gavel club each Friday is used for the students to deliver their speeches and complete their jobs, therefore, it is essential for the parents to be involved at home in assisting their student to read the Competent Communicator Book, know what their objectives and goals are for each job and help them complete these tasks Monday through Thursday and come to class prepared and ready to participate.

All materials required for class will be provided by the instructor. Students are responsible for providing all material that is needed for their speeches: note-cards, handouts, display boards, visual aids, etc.

We look forward to a fun, productive year!

Personal Finance

Class Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Instructor: Stephen Clark

Class Fee: $400

Credit: This class will fulfill the North Carolina graduation requirements for Personal Finance

Class Description:

This course teaches students how to handle and think about money in a Godly way. The information learned is invaluable to becoming a successful steward over all that God has blessed us with. “Stewardship is managing God’s blessings, God’s ways for God’s glory. See, the Bible tells us in Psalm 24:1 that He owns it all: “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof” (KJV).” – Dave Ramsey

Topics Include:

Saving, Budgeting, Debt, Life After High School, Spending and Budgeting, Investing & Retirement, Insurance, Money and Relationships, Careers, Taxes, and Giving.

Class time will consist of watching videos (related to personal finance management). We will have class discussion and complete activities together. Students will have the opportunity to work with other students to discuss and present case studies and other activities in class.

Homework will consist of studying class notes, reading class text and additional articles assigned,and taking unit tests.

Required Text:

TBD

Pathway High School Class Schedule

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Pathway classes are in person, and meet weekly on Fridays in Huntersville, North Carolina

Please email us with any questions at pathwayhighschool@gmail.com​

Upcoming 2025-2026 Class Schedule

Leslie Goggin

Class is Full-Waitlist

Please email us with any questions at pathwayhighschool@gmail.com