Experiential Learning 2014

Juniors and seniors at CCHS have an opportunity to create a semester-long project at any community-centered program, or job shadow they request to go to. This part of the curriculum is driven by the desire for students to create a project independently, combining the lessons learned in service-learning with the research component of independent projects. Students are already actively participating at their chosen locations, including some new locations this year. Some of these locations include The Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, The Dwelling Place, Springbrook Nature Center, Calvin Blaine campus, & Rensfeldt's Automotive Inc. So, if you are around Monday afternoons, you will soon see juniors and seniors off and running to their experiential learning locations.  

- Angela Balboa

Calvin Christian High School Art: Art Splatters Calvin

Art: Jack Harrison

This year started art off with a clay-ng. Structures created by students and formed of clay. Art, the Elmers glue that holds some of this school-church together. Many projects have been introduced from the coasters of the freshmen to the creativity of the juniors and seniors. Art has impacted this school by giving students a chance to express themselves through pencil and charcoal. Students have been enthralled with art this year and have formed their own opinions about it. Kellie Hedberg, a junior, had this to say: “I enjoy art because it gives me a chance to be creative and express myself. Through my years in art I have acquired an improvement in my artistic abilities, a knowledge in art history, and an appreciation of other art styles.” Brad Mateer, a sophomore, said: “I like art because it allows me to explore my creativity. Through my art I have glorified God as well as become more creative of a person.”


- Ian Erickson

Service Learning at CCHS

“Businesses have logos that represent who they are. Service learning is like a  logo; it tells what we’re about.”  Here at CCHS, volunteer opportunities are provided for freshmen and sophomores. Service is an integrated part of who we are. When students participate in service learning, they understand that the most essential calling of humans is to be servants of The King. When we serve one another, we learn that we need each other. Also, students discover a gift, talent, or passion that they didn't know they had. As Mr. Schaap, school principal explains, "students get the most out of it by reflecting on what they’re doing."

- Miriam Nelson

A Delectable Start to the Year

CCHS Implementing a New Lunch Program

This new school year, Calvin Christian High School is implementing a new hot lunch program that serves lunch every day of the week. The school is partnering with Done Right Food, an organization also providing lunch for the Blaine and Edina campuses of Calvin. The years preceding this one, the school has served fast food only on Wednesdays, and now that is changed. Done Right Food focuses on serving wholesome food. Jeremiah Wicklund, a senior, says: “They’re having a real emphasis on being healthy. There’s not many good things to say about it, but that’s one good thing.” Also, students find that it is helpful that the lunch is served every day, instead of once a week. Students and even teachers look forward with expectation for the lunches throughout the rest of the year.


- Nicole Krueger

Skonewood Retreat 2014!

At the beginning of every school year, CCHS students and teacher go on a retreat to the Skonewood Christian Retreat Center in Cushing, Wisconsin. Going to Skonewood is a Calvin Christian High School tradition that is intended to encourage and facilitate the students and teachers to bond, build community, make friends, and have fun. Freshmen and sophomores work together on the “Who am I?” question, while juniors and seniors work on the “Where am I?” question. As part of an effort to build community, all five advisories competed in Advisory Olympics, a series of silly contests. Going to Skonewood at the beginning of the school year was an excellent transition into school!

- Jacob Allwine

Join us at the CCS Challenge!

On October 4th, at the Lake Harriet Bandshell, the third annual Calvin Christian Challenge 5K Fun Run will be taking place. Ms. Zlab, admissions and digital media associate, says that the funds help every Calvin campus to raise money for tuition, trips, and other Calvin needs while connecting with community. Anyone can participate and if you sign up by September 17th, you will be guaranteed a race tee shirt. The cost is $15 for kids and students, and $35 for adults. For more information, visit ccc5k.com. Hope to see you there!

- Miriam Nelson

Robin Hood: Anticipating the Fall Play

As the warmth of summer ends, Calvin Christian eagerly awaits the play accompanying fall. This year, we are excited to announce that the fall play will be the classic story of Robin Hood. Those who enjoyed last year’s light-hearted spring musical, State Fair, will be pleased to discover Ms. Lydia Thoreen is back to direct Robin Hood. “I always liked Robin Hood ever since I was in High School,” Ms. Thoreen says. “I got to do costumes for the show and saw the inner workings of it. I fell in love with the story.” Students interested in auditioning don’t need to prepare anything, only show up on October 3rd. Ms.Thoreen will have the the pieces picked out to read. “No pressure there,” she says. When asked what we can look forward to, Ms. Thoreen stated, “It’s Robin Hood. There’s gotta be a good combat.” For many of us, Robin Hood is a favorite childhood story. Seeing it coming alive on stage will be a thrilling experience.

- Shannon Read