For the 2016-17 school year, CHESS is offering a wide variety of courses, all of which effectively equip students for college and life. See our course catalog for the complete list of all our courses.

Here are some highlights:

• Career Photography – The art of photography through the lens of a business
• Journalism 101 – Learn professional writing skills and techniques, and develop the student’s natural voice
• Mastering Microsoft Essentials – Use Word, Excel, and Power Point to accomplish real-world projects
• Effective Writing and IMHO-Logic – “These classes train you to think and to communicate – immeasurably valuable skills which I use every day at work and interacting with the culture. Much of the content I learned exceeded anything I was taught at University.” Jesse Taylor, Electrical Engineer, MICRON
• Economics – Learn to protect your freedom through hard work and free enterprise and create your own market
• Personal Finance – Preparing for financial independence; understanding financial responsibility
• Study Skills – Discover and put into practice the tools needed to be successful in any learning environment
• Career Exploration – Explore personal interests and research careers, plus interviewing and applying for jobs
• Advanced Leadership Academy