2015 Intersession Course Guide

COURSE SELECTION GUIDE
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Dear Whitfeld Community,
I am pleased to announce details of Whitfelds second
Intersession term which will be held March 10-12, 2015. Our
inaugural Intersession was held last spring and based on the
feedback from students, faculty and staff, the experience was
a resounding success. In fact, in a survey administered at the
conclusion of last years term, 90% of our students said that
Intersession was a positive addition to Whitfelds curriculum
and 98% asked that Intersession continue to be offered.
Intersession work is designed to take the kind of experiential
education Whitfeld has always endorsed to a new level. An
effective intersession experience depends on gathering a small
group of students under the supervision of faculty who bring
special expertise to the curriculum. The students have a rich
choice of topics which ensure interdisciplinary thinking and
cross-grade level collaboration; characteristics truly rare in most
schools but clearly prized aspects of Whitfelds culture. The
Intersession term is Whitfelds mission statement in action.
Student and faculty interests are at the heart of Whitfelds
Intersession. To develop this years course offerings, we
examined the student and faculty evaluations from the
conclusion of last years Intersession. Some popular courses
are being repeated to give more students an opportunity to
experience them, and some new courses have arisen that will
continue to challenge and excite both students and faculty.
We are enthusiastic about the potential of this years
Intersession and the enrichment it will bring to your childs
Whitfeld experience.
John Delautre
Head of School
If you have any questions regarding Intersession, please
contact Mr. Matt DiGiulio or Ms. Sara Ringe,
2015 Intersession Coordinators.
WHITFIELD MISSION
WHITFIELD SCHOOL CULTIVATES
ETHICAL, CONFIDENT,
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS IN A
COMMUNITY OF INNOVATION,
COLLABORATION AND TRUST.
Intersession 2015
Schedule of Events
Course Registration Form Due:
October 24 by 5:00 pm
Course Notifcation:
February 2015
Intersession:
Tuesday, March 10 through
Thursday, March 12, 2015
How to select your
Intersession Courses
1
Read all of the descriptions of the
courses in this packet.
2
Make note of the most intriguing classes.
Think about your personal interests and
skills. What have you always wanted to
learn about?
3
View the digital descriptions to learn
more about those courses.
4
After discussing your choices with your
parents and advisor, narrow your list to
six (6) choices and have your advisor
sign-off on your selections. **Parents
must also sign if there is a premium lab
fee associated with any of your course
choices.
5
Make your fnal selections by submitting
the course registration form (included
in this packet) by Friday, October 24 at
5:00 pm.
Cover Art by Noah Elmore 18
Course #1: Ergonomic Design
Explore the world of design and 3D printing in this unique
course that will integrate art and technology to serve a very
special group of children. We will be partnering with Ranken
Jordan, a pediatric bridge hospital that helps children with
complex medical conditions transition from hospital to home.
After visiting their facility and interacting with their patients,
we will begin our work of redesigning toys and tools to meet
the special needs of these patients. For example, how could
we design a checkerboard that would help a child with a brain
injury regain fne motor skills? You will learn a CAD program
and basic 3D printer operations to bring your designs to life.
Grade Levels: Middle School and High School
Class Size: 16 Maximum, 5 Minimum
Teachers: Ms. Cara Foster, Ms. Nicki Kohrs and
Mr. Mark Payton
Course #2: FACE OFF / Stage Makeup and More!
In Face Off/Stage Makeup and More!, come learn techniques
of creating characters through design. Applying make up and
prosthetics to watch yourself age into an old person, acquire
faux injuries such as burns and bruises, and transform into a
zombie, monster, animal or fantasy creature. Experiment with
fun materials to create different effects--its your creation!
Grade Levels: 8 - 12th grade
Teachers: Ms. Mary Schnitzler and Ms. Meredith Schuh

Course #3: Fins and Feathers: Fly Fishing 201
Fins and Feathers will cover many aspects of fy fshing for
local species of trout. We will study trout behavior and biology
as well as explore the physics behind the necessary equipment
through experimentation. You will be introduced to beginning
and intermediate fy tying. Finally, you will receive casting
instruction and will test your skills on a river fshing expedition.
Most equipment will be available to borrow; however, if you
wish to purchase additional equipment for your own personal
use, it may increase your cost for this course.
*Premium Lab Fee: $25 for supplies and transportation
Teachers: Mr. Harold Barker and Mr. Matt Politte
Course #4: Global Perspectives in Sports and
Entertainment
Why does the United States play American football and the
rest of the world play soccer? Why does India play cricket and
China table tennis? This course is an overview of sports as
viewed in different parts of the world today, including the USA.
We will explore the reasons for the differences of popularity of
sports in different countries, the diffusion of sports around the
world, and globalization of sports and entertainment events.
Guest speakers will join us. Volleyball Olympian Ms. Kristin
Folkl and expert on the Olympic movement, Ms. Nena Koseva,
will join us to share their experiences.
Grade Levels: High School only
Teacher: Mr. Cipriano Casado

Course #5: Indoor Rock Climbing
This course will introduce you to rock climbing. You will become
profcient in rock climbing safety, and will gain experience
climbing rock walls at local climbing gyms. This course will
allow you to try different types of climbing such as bouldering,
top-rope climbing, and lead climbing. All experience levels are
welcome to join; it doesnt matter if you are an experienced
climber or just starting.
*Premium Lab Fee: $50 for climbing fees and transportation
Teachers: Mr. Matt Kingston and Mr. Jim Daniels
Course #6: Lead Like a Girl
What qualities are shared by dynamic and effective leaders?
Are some of those qualities unique to or characteristic of
women specifcally? What does it mean to be a woman and
a leader in todays society? Lead Like a Girl will examine the
ins and outs of effect female leadership and its position in the
work place. You will explore your own leadership strengths
while shadowing and interviewing women in local leadership
positions. Gain a frsthand perspective on the lifestyle,
characteristics, work ethic, and mindset of women who lead.
Teachers: Ms. Sara Rodney and Ms. Maggie Young

Course Description Guide
DIGITAL DESCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE AT
whitfeldnow.com/intersession
All students will be charged $25 for their Intersession course.
In addition, some courses have a premium lab fee to cover ancillary expenses.
Course #7: Learn How, Ni Hao: Exploring Chinas
Culture, History, Language, and Cuisine
Learn some basic Mandarin (written & spoken), while also
exploring Chinas culture, history, and cuisine. Mandarin
is a dialect of Chinese, spoken by about 90% of Chinese
speakers. This class will provide you with the opportunity to
learn some basic Mandarin, taste and sample Chinese cuisine,
celebrate the Chinese New Year/Lunar Festival and study the
culture and history of the country. Potential activities include:
exploring the Chinese zodiac calendar, celebrating Chinese
holidays, learning about the practice of Tai Chi, Buddhism,
and the Chinese Elements, building Dragon Boats or Kites for
a New Years Dragon Boat race, Chinese calligraphy writing
and related crafts, creating and using an Abacus, exploring
a Chinese garden, Skyping with Whitfelds partner school in
ShenZhen, Jade jewelry-making, and Chinese tea tasting.
Participating students will be able to rank their preferred
activities in order to determine the courses agenda. Students
will also have multiple opportunities to eat Chinese cuisine off-
campus, in order to learn more about the foods associated
with the various regions of China.
*Premium Lab Fee: $20 for off-campus fees and transportation
Teachers: Ms. Tanya Bergantz and Ms. Natalie Wasserman

Course #8: Lost in the Woods: Survival 101
Have you ever been lost? Have you ever taken a wrong turn,
found out your directions were wrong, or lost track of people
and landmarks? What if you found yourself in a situation so
new and unexpected, in a place so remote, that there were no
directions, no people, and no familiar landmarks? How would
you keep from panicking? How would you identify danger and
fnd safety? What would you do frst? Survival 101: Lost in the
Woods is about how to deal calmly with a potentially scary
situation, being lost in the outdoors. Designed for 12 seniors or
juniors, Survival 101 is not a camping trip, nor is it a traditional
outdoor recreation course. It is the opportunity to go empty
handed into a tough situation and learn habits of mind and
practical skills that can keep you alive in the woods. These
same abilities can help you when you become disoriented
driving your car, when you get behind in a diffcult class, or
when you are tempted to give up in college. We will train in
the woods and return to campus at the end of each day during
this course. For juniors, this course is an excellent precursor
to Outdoor Challenge.
Teachers: Dr. Larry Hays and Ms. Jill Gerber

Course #9: Music Mechanics
Have you ever wanted to make your own musical instrument?
In this course, you can do just that. You will start by investigating
different ways to make sound into music. Using that knowledge,
you will design and build your own musical instruments. Once
built, you get to compose pieces to be performed on both your
created instrument and more traditional ones.
Teachers: Mr. Andrew Asikainen, Ms. Mary Kate File,
Mr. Todd Gienke and Ms. Anna Seim
Course #10: Music Production
Sound production is a huge industry in the music world. Learn
the skills of creating, recording, and producing your own music.
In this course you will learn how to produce music through the
MixCraft software. First you will learn how to arrange multiple
tracks into one cohesive piece of music. Then you get to
develop your skills further by including music from your own
instrument or voice. By the end of the course, you will be able
to create your own piece of music that you have performed
and produced. **PRE-REQUISITE: Participants must have
2 years of instrumental music or vocal experience OR need
prior approval from instructors.
Grade Levels: 8 - 12th grade**
Teachers: Mr. Andrew Asikainen, Ms. Mary Kate File,
Mr. Todd Gienke and Mrs. Anna Seim

Course #11: Outdoor Challenge
This course will enable you to face challenges in the outdoors
internal and external, expected and unexpected through
arduous hiking and mindful backpacking. We will enjoy two
full days of hiking (approximately twenty miles over mixed
terrain with moderate elevation gain) and two nights of
backpack camping. Our emphasis will be on building physical
endurance, mental fexibility, and a respectful ethic of minimal
impact on the environment. We may also enjoy some possible
side-sessions on trail maintenance, identifcation of fora and
fauna, and emergency frst aid (depending on prior experience
of the participants). **PLEASE NOTE: All course participants
MUST attend two critical preparation and planning meetings
on Saturday, February 28 and Saturday, March 7 from
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grade Levels: High School only**
*Premium Lab Fee: $100 for food supplies and transportation
In addition to the premium lab fee, there may be rental fees of
about $100 for students who do not own tents, backpacks, or
sleeping bags.
Teachers: Mr. Luke Cano, Mr. Mike McGlew and Ms.
Caroline Tesar
Course #12: Pinterest 101: Creativity Brought to Life!
Have you ever wanted to actually make the things that you
see on Pinterest? In this course we will create virtual boards,
reinvent pins, and share our creations with fellow pinners.
In addition to smaller projects, we will plan a fctional party
utilizing Pinterest to bring our ideas to life. Throughout the
course, we will participate in mini-competitions and display our
creations.This course will help us use a tool to turn everyday
items into practical art.
*Premium Lab Fee: $15 for supplies
Teacher: Ms. Michelle Rosenfeld

Course #13: Resiliency: Its Your Mindset
Do you have a fxed or growth mindset? Do you believe
individuals are born good at something? Have you ever heard
the phrase he or she is a natural athlete or he or she was
born good at physics? This course will look at the things
people say and do to make themselves successful and good
at anything. Bouncing back from situations that do not go
your way or have the outcome you would like is what makes
successful people successful. This course will describe and
provide ways in which you can overcome negative situations
and prepare yourself before those situations arise to better
embrace them.
Teachers: Mr. Bill Daues and Mr. Mike Quante
Course #14: Rock n Roll High School
Blues to Beatles to Beastie Boys
Experience the RocknRoll High School revolution! Take a
tour of pop music history with three experts in the feld: the
co-author of The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll,
a historian of global popular culture, and a lifelong music fan
who adds a touch of St. Louis favor. Well study the poetry,
politics and aesthetics, the image and message of the music
that crosses borders and cultures. How has Western popular
music impacted dissidence and resistance to totalitarian
communist systems in Eastern Europe and beyond? How did
American music and culture become central to youth identity
on both sides of the Cold War divide? Well explore these
and other questions through videos, interviews, music clips,
and instrumental demonstrations. A fnal project will test your
knowledge of the main currents in popular music from the
1950s to today.
Teachers: Mr. Paul Evans, Mr. Michal Kwiecien and Mr.
Dave Lauer
Course #15: Saint Louis: Beyond the Arch
Are you interested in St. Louiss history? Would you like to
learn more about famous people who called St. Louis home?
Are you eager to explore some of St. Louis natural features? In
St. Louis: Beyond the Arch, you will have a chance to see the
sights in this area that many natives and tourists rarely think
to visit. You will tour historic sites and important landmarks,
visit some of the citys lesser known museums, play in some
of countys most beautiful parks, and taste the offerings at
local iconic eateries. Just remember to bring a jacket and your
walking shoes!
Grade Levels: Middle School only
*Premium Lab Fee: $25 for site fees and transportation
Teachers: Ms. Shelia McCarthy and Mr. Charlie Sherertz
Course #16: SCUBA Certifcation
Only 30 percent of the planets surface is covered by land.
During this years Intersession, get your passport to the other
70 percent. In a few short days, you will study the science of
scuba diving, practice the skills necessary for scuba diving (in
the safety of a pool) and complete your open water training in
the Bonne Terre Mine, Missouris own bonaire quality diving
site. In the mine you will be in depths of over 100 feet and
swim in crystal clear water fltered through ancient mineral
deposits in this 19th century source of nickel. Successful
completion of this course will culminate with your open water
test and certifcation. All equipment, training manuals, online
classroom support and dive master instruction necessary to
become a certifed scuba diver will be included. This could add
a little something special to that spring break trip!
Grade Levels: High School
*Premium Lab Fee: $400 for certifcation and transportation fees
Teachers: Mr. Ken Greathouse and Mr. Buddy Smith
Course #17: Shovels and Saws:
Building the Warrior Garden
Do you love good, outdoor physical work thats merged with
creative design and woodworking? If so, come help us with the
initial landscaping and construction of the Whitfeld garden! The
site and size of this garden is still being determined, but well
be doing the real prep work and building for the bed. This may
include any and/or all of the following activities: designing and
digging the bed, choosing and building wood elements (such
as a trellis or a vertical garden), selecting and laying edging
materials, adding soil and mulch, and determining type and
spacing of future plantings. Youll also fnish the course with a
good understanding of how to start your own garden at home!
Teachers: Ms. Beth Wilner, Mr. Jeff Cacciatore and Ms. Amy
Allen-Cano
Course #18: Somatic Studies
Somatic Studies is the interdisciplinary study of physical activity,
meditation, and personal refection. You will engage in a variety
of rigorous physical activity, guided meditations, journaling and
visceral organic eating experiences. We will introduce the
fundamentals of yoga, meditation and healthy living habits. You
will also participate in a series of writing activities that allow
you to refect upon and express your holistic experiences. You
will learn how your choices affect not only your body but the
global environment as well. You will take feld trips to yoga
studios, local organic restaurants, the Ethical society and an
eco-friendly farm. All three days will begin and end at Whitfeld
interspersed with feld trips and the classroom setting. The
minds frst step to self-awareness must be through the body.
- Dr. George Sheean, runner and author.
*Premium Lab Fee: $200 for site fees and transportation
Teachers: Ms. Jessica Butler, Ms. Catalina Martinez-Aldrich,
Ms. Maggie Sullivan and Dr. Carine Terras

Course #19: Stereotypes in Film
Do you ever wonder what shapes your perceptions of others?
Have you ever wondered what infuences how you perceive
yourself? In this course, you will explore identity by examining
how stereotypes and preconceived ideas infuence how we
see ourselves and others. You will explore how different flms,
primarily Crash, foster those stereotypes and reinforce those
preconceived ideas. You will frst research the historical basis
of several stereotypes and then apply your analytical skills
to different flms and identify the stereotypes portrayed and
reinforced. You will refect, discuss and critique the origin,
validity and effects of stereotypes. By the end of the course,
you will present your own analysis of a flm and refect on your
own experiences.
Grade Levels: 11-12th grades
Teachers: Ms. Lauren Hamburg, Mrs. Nicole Randall and
Ms. Jenny Walter

Course #20: Sweets and Meats,
Grilling and Bread Making
What can you learn from the age-old processes of grilling over
fre and breadmaking? What delicious combination can you
create when you put the two together? In this hands on course
you will learn grilling techniques for meat, vegetables, and fat
breads. You will also create sweet and savory breads and pies.
The fnal products will be the edible, creative combinations of
the grilling and dough processes that you will enjoy and share
with the school community.
Teachers: Ms. Ginny Fendell, Mr. Mike Potsou, Ms. Audrey
Ploesser and Ms. Sara Mata
Course #21: The Tools of the Warrior:
The Evolution of Strategy, Weaponry, and Ethics
Through the study of historic and modern battle strategies, we
will explore the science and psychology behind the evolution
of weaponry. We will go on feld trips to such places as Boeing,
a local police department, and a paintball feld that will allow
us to apply what we are learning. Further, we will discuss the
ethical decision making involved in war, both generally and as
it pertains to certain battles and strategic moves. Because this
course is open to the entire student body, we will work with
you individually to help you draw on your personal knowledge
base and prior schooling throughout the course.
*Premium Lab Fee: $25 to cover fees and transportation
Teachers: Mr. Jason Getz and Ms. Laura Lotz
Course #22: Warrior Strong
What does it mean to do your personal best? How do you
react when things get tough? In this course, you will be
encouraged to fgure out how to be physically, mentally, and
emotionally warrior strong. The three days of obstacle course
race training will focus on key components like balance, core,
speed, strength, cardiovascular, endurance, injury prevention,
and fexibility. Every day, you will run the obstacle course,
evaluate your progress, and prepare for the following day. Be
aware - you will experience activities that take you outside of
your comfort zone. He who conquers himself is the mightiest
warrior. Confucius
Grade Levels: Middle School only
Teachers: Mr. Keith Borzillo and Ms. Ann Marie Hardy

Courses By Grade Level
Combined Middle School / High School
Course #1: Ergonomic Design
Course #2: FACE OFF/Stage Makeup (Grades 8-12)
Course #3: Fins and Feathers
Course #5: Indoor Rock Climbing
Course #6: Lead Like a Girl (Grades 8-11)
Course #7: Learn How, Ni Hao
Course #9: Music Mechanics
Course #10: Music Production (Grades 8-12)*
Course #12: Pinterest 101
Course #13: Resiliency: Its Your Mindset
Course #17: Shovels and Saws
Course #20: Sweets and Meats
Course #21: The Tools of the Warrior
Middle School Only
Course #15: Saint Louis: Beyond the Arch
Course #22: Warrior Strong
High School Only
Course #4: Global Perspectives in Sports
Course #8: Lost in the Woods (Grades 11-12)
Course #11: Outdoor Challenge*
Course #14: Rock n Roll High School
Course #16: SCUBA Certifcation
Course #18: Somatic Studies
Course #19: Stereotypes in Film (Grades 11-12)
* above indicates course has additional pre-requisites
Courses By Content Area
Have a favorite area of interest, or two, or three? Though all classes are multidisciplinary, use this chart
to help you select the courses that will allow you to explore those interests.
Fine Arts: music, theater, visual arts, multi-media, art and music appreciation
Language Arts: reading, writing, poetry, speech making
Life Skills: leadership, outdoor education, travel, community outreach
Math: numbers, logic, engineering, applied mathematics
Physical Education: health and well-being, athletics, ftness
Practical Arts: wood working, metal working, crafts, do-it-yourself, cooking
Service: philanthropy, community service
Science: biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, environmental
Social Studies: culture, history, anthropology, psychology, economics, sociology, pop-culture, social justice
Technology: music recording software, video and flm making, website design
Fine L.A. Life Math P.E. Pract. Service Sci Social Tech
Course #1: Ergonomic Design X X X X X X X
Course #2: FACE OFF / Stage Makeup X X X
Course #3: Fins and Feathers X X X X X
Course #4: Global Perspectives X X X X
Course #5: Indoor Rock Climbing X X
Course #6: Lead Like a Girl X X X X
Course #7: Learn How, Ni Hao X X
Course #8: Lost in the Woods X X
Course #9: Music Mechanics X X X X
Course #10: Music Production X X
Course #11: Outdoor Challenge X X X X
Course #12: Pinterest 101 X X X X
Course #13: Resiliency: Its Your Mindset X X X
Course #14: Rock n Roll High School X X X
Course #15: St. Louis: Beyond the Arch X X X X
Course #16: SCUBA Certifcation X X X X
Course #17: Shovels and Saws X X X X X
Course #18: Somatic Studies X X X X
Course #19: Stereotypes in Film X X X X X
Course #20: Sweets and Meats X X X X
Course #21: The Tools of the Warrior X X X X X X X
Course #22: Warrior Strong X X X

2015 Intersession Course Registration
REQUIRED: Advisor Signature _________________________________________________________________
Signature above indicates that advisor has discussed all of the Intersession choices with the student and approves of the students top six choices.
REQUIRED: Student Signature _________________________________________________________________
Signature above indicates that student has discussed all of the Intersession choices with their parents and advisor. Student understands that they could be
assigned to any of the six choices ranked above.
Parent Name (print)______________________________ Parent Signature ________________________________
Parent signature above indicates approval of any premium lab fees that may be associated with the cost of their students 2015 Intersession course and serves
as an agreement to pay this premium lab fee, which will be billed on the students Whitfeld account in March.
Complete and return this form to your advisor by Friday, October 24* at 5:00 pm
after confrming your selections with your parents and advisor.
*Students who have an alternate date for their parent/student/advisor conference should submit
their registration form to their advisor as soon as possible after the October 24 due date.
Students will not be placed into a course which they took in 2014. Do not rank those courses.
Name: (print) __________________________________ Advisor: ____________________ Grade: _______
Please rank your course choices 1-6 (1 = your top choice). Refer to the course guide for descriptions and course pre-requistes
before making your selections. All students will be charged $25 for Intersession. Students ultimately enrolling in courses with a
premium lab fee will pay an additional cost (see below and in course description) and will need parent permission on this form.
Courses without a premium fee:

Course #1: Ergonomic Design.................................................................................................... _____
Course #2: FACE OFF/Stage Makeup (only grades 8-12) ......................................................... _____
Course #4: Global Perspectives in Sports (only high school) .................................................. _____
Course #6: Lead Like a Girl (only grades 8-11) .......................................................................... _____
Course #8: Lost in the Woods (only grades 11-12) .................................................................... _____
Course #9: Music Mechanics ..................................................................................................... _____
Course #10: Music Production (only grades 8-12) .................................................................... _____
Course #13: Resiliency: Its Your Mindset ................................................................................ _____
Course #14: Rock n Roll High School (only high school) ........................................................ _____
Course #17: Shovels and Saws .................................................................................................. _____
Course #19: Stereotypes in Film (only grades 11-12) ................................................................ _____
Course #20: Sweets and Meats .................................................................................................. _____
Course #22: Warrior Strong (only middle school) ....................................................................... _____
Courses with a premium fee (if courses are selected from this category, parent signature required below):
Course #3: Fins and Feathers ........................................................................................... +$25 _____
Course #5: Indoor Rock Climbing .................................................................................... +$50 _____
Course #7: Learn How, Ni Hao .......................................................................................... +$20 _____
Course #11: Outdoor Challenge (only high school) ........................................................ +$100 _____
Course #12: Pinterest 101 ................................................................................................. +$15 _____
Course #15: Saint Louis - Beyond the Arch (only middle school) ................................... +$25 _____
Course #16: SCUBA Certifcation (only high school) ..................................................... +$400 _____
Course #18: Somatic Studies (only high school) ............................................................ +$200 _____
Course #21: Tools of the Warrior ...................................................................................... +$25 _____
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