Term 1 electives 2015-2016

Elective Program 2015- 2016/1st trimester
Tuesday, 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.
Name of student: ______________________________ Class: ______
Section: _____
Make sure to choose your courses carefully. You might get your 1st , 2nd or 3rd choice.
Title of the course, name of teacher and course description
Artistic skills and Multimedia
Clay Animation: Mr Mohamed Saadeh(French & English) #1
In this course students will create characters and objects out of colored clay.
They will be also introduced to the making of clay animation movies.
Jewelry Making: Ms Joelle Petrakian (French/ English) #2
This course will teach students the fundamentals of jewelry making; from
learning about the tools, different stones/elements and their uses to the making
of bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings.
Photographie: Mr Abdel Rahman Singer (English & French) #3
Venez déclencher vos sentiments en regardant les photos de chaque instant par
le viseur de votre cœur, pour les imprimer dans la mémoire de votre vie.
Ce cours vise à connaître la photographie dans son aspect plutôt pratique qui
vous permettra de découvrir votre esprit créatif et de le traduire par des photos
couvrant différents thèmes: portrait, reportage, paysage, mode, publicité.
Latin and Ballroom Dancing: Mrs.Tatiana Bondorovich #4
( French & English)
Do you want to learn how to dance the Cha-Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue,
Samba, Rock' N Roll and much more? Come and Join the fun
Jewelry Making: Ms Joelle Petrakian (French/ English) #5
This course will teach students the fundamentals of jewelry making; from
learning about the tools, different stones/elements and their uses to the making
of bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings.
Film Making: Miss Mimosa Arawi (English & French) #6
This course aims at introducing the students to the growing importance of
television and the art of video projection.
You will be amazed to see your ideas and emotions reflected in a short video
film of your own making! Through knowledge of techniques and concepts
discussed in class, you will be the producers, the actors and the cameramen. You
will also learn to critically analyze the T.V. programs. You will start the course
by introducing your film and end the course by producing a film and watch the
difference!
Well-being and Interpersonal Skills
The Art of Food: Miss Kawthar Farshoukh ( English& French) #7
Having a healthy diet is sometimes easier said than done. It is tempting to turn to
less healthy snack choices because they might be easier to get or prepare. In this
course nutrition and diet tips will be given. We will prepare together healthy
snacks and you will learn about food etiquette and presentation.
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Hand in hand to save our planet : Mr Richard Pamfylde ( English) #8
Imagine the year is 2020. World governments are failing in their commitments
to climate change and sustainable development. What can we do now in 2015 to
help? Join this elective to help Lebanon, the Middle East and the world realize
their commitments, through fun and interactive activities, videos, tools and
online games.
Introduction to Behavioral neuro science: Miss Maya Chebaro (English) #9
The goal of this course is to provide a general overview of topic areas in
behavioral neuroscience such as understanding the bases of consciousness,
perception, learning, memory, sleep and emotion as well as sexual and addictive
behavior. These topics will be addressed using a case-study approach whereby a
clinical case of a certain medical disorder is presented and then analyzed to
understand the brain’s role in this disorder.
Debate and conversation skills: Ms Abir Graizy (English) #10
This course will teach students how to speak in public and how to voice their
opinions on a wide variety of topics. They will learn how to control stage-fright
and become better listeners. The secrets of good communication will be revealed
to them. They will become more self-confident, expressive, eloquent, and
persuasive. The general knowledge they will gain from this course will serve
them throughout their life. The interaction with other students their age will help
them in respecting people’s opinions and communicating non-aggressively.
Ma premiere entreprise: Miss Maya Karam ( French) #11
Que nous soyons de profil artistique, manuel, social ou scientifique, nous avons
tous, à un moment ou à un autre, le gout d’entreprendre quelque chose. Qu’il
s’agisse d’un projet scolaire, d’un défi sportif, d’une idée d’entreprise, d’un rêve
qui nous est cher.
Ce cours vise à sensibiliser les jeunes aux qualités entrepreneuriales menant à la
réussite telles la créativité, la ténacité, le sens des responsabilités, et avoir le goût
de les exploiter à leur plein potentiel.
Hospitality and Etiquette: Mr Hassan Hammoud (English & French) #12
Do you want to know how to run an operation in hotels and restaurants?
Do you want to know the basic rules for Etiquette and Hospitality?
Join this course and enjoy the varied activities: Group discussions, playing
games, watching videos and visiting hotels and restaurants.
Miscellaneous
Animal Awareness: Mrs Sim Dabbous Kalache (English and French) #13
In this course, we will explore the care, handeling and management of various
animals. An overview of domestic pets, exotic animals, farm animals, cross
breeds and unusual animals will be examined, alongside the guide on how to
handle any animal that we encounter.
Mad Science: Mrs Samar Noueihed ( English& French) #14
This elective course will develop students' manipulative lab skills through
interesting activities. All the activities will be covered in the lab. Come and
enjoy the session with microscopes, dissecting specimens, beakers …
Italian: Ms Ibtissam Nakad (English / French) #15
You have surely enjoyed Italian food and definitely appreciated Italian art so
why not learn Italian Language!