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Bob Kuhn:

This seminar is designed to help students increase their passing rate on the Biology EOCT.

Melanie Watson:

This seminar will focus on review skills to better your score on the GHSGT.

Catherine Carrick:

This course reviews content areas for GHSGT and EOCT in Science and provides study guides and practice tests for students.

Narasimhan Kumar:

This seminar will focus on math and test taking skills to prepare students for the math portion of the GHSGT.

Caroline McLeod:

Daniel Glynn:

Individual Enrichment with a twist! Enjoy the perks of the individual enrichment seminar, but in a smaller class environment with more one-on-one assistance. I will help you with your assignments, papers, or just help you study for tests and quizzes in a more efficient manner. I will help you get and stay organized so you can be a more effective and successful student. Suitable for those who need occasional help with their work and who do not qualify for a remediation seminar.

Lauren Head:

This seminar is only open to students in Mr. Richmond's Integrated Advanced Algebra classes. Students must apply and be approved by Mr. Richmond. Students will have an opportunity to do recovery as part of this seminar if they qualify.

John Richmond:

This a seminar for current baseball players on the Centennial Baseball team.

Jake Hill:

Individual Enrichment for basketball players.

Allen Whitehart:

Game analysis and Film Review about Boys' Lacrosse

Stephen Jameson:

Take a mid-morning walk around campus, or inside on rainy days with Ms. Hostler. Be prepared for a little bit of exercise with appropriate shoes, attire and attitude 3 days a week. Feel free to sign up with a friend and chat as you walk, just be prepared to pay attention to where you are walking.

Rebecca Hostler-Vaughan:

To assist defensive linemen in math and defensive line techniques.

Wesley Wozgen:

Students will talk to coaches, make highlight tapes, fill our questionnaires, and prepare for college entrance exams.

Jeff Measor:

Do you need a little motivation to walk? On seminar days we will use the time to walk on the upper track in the gym. "Let's move it , move it!"

Amy Saunders:

In this seminar, members of the girls' lacrosse team will have the opportunity to work on team goals. Seminar will meet in G58.

Larken McCord:

Come learn about the sport of disc golf. There are now more than fifty courses in the state of Georgia and two within minutes of Centennial. We will be learning all the basic throws involved as well as the rules of the sport which will allow you to go out and play on your own. All skill levels are welcomed.

Brett Porter:

For girls who have already taken the "Self-Defense for Girls" seminar (this year or last). We will review skills that we have already learned and build on them with more advanced techniques.

Jennifer Davis:

Shotokan training is usually divided into three parts: kihon (basics), kata (forms or patterns of moves), and kumite (sparring). There will be NO sparring, so, do NOT ask Mr. Sims. I will teaching basic Hand kata's. You can test for national certification in the American Bushido Karate Association.

Joshua Sims:

This seminar is for distance runners looking to compete in the 800m, one mile and/or two mile dash. Runners will help plan track workouts and discuss training philosophy. This seminar will also be subject to outside work on Track projects and the cross country trail.

Michael Higgins:

Students in this seminar will work on track and cross country projects such as setting up for home track meets, season cleanup, and work on teh cross country trail

Patrick Weigand:

Learn the basics and tactics.

Scott Gizinski:

Learn all aspects of high school soccer.

Rachel Wadley:

Enjoy the Spring weather by walking on the outdoor gym track (or indoor track during inclement weather). Walking is a great, low-impact activity that will boost your mood and keep you fit! Nutrition and health topics will be discussed. All fitness levels welcome!

Jama Willbanks:

A seminar for current members of Yearbook, Newspaper, or Literary Magazine to work on articles or layouts.

Scott Kent:

This seminar is designed for band students or students who play musical instruments. Students will play in small groups and have an opportunity for individual practice.

James Warner:

Do you enjoy playing basketball and shooting hoops? Do you like hanging out with students from CBI? Sign up for this seminar and build friendships with some of the coolest students in school. Space is limited so sign up now!

Eric Colcord:

We will use seminar time to improve Centennial's Environmental Stewardship. We will work on environmental projects on campus including gardening, planning Earth Day at Centennial, campus cleanups, Clean Air Campaign, locker cleanout and student suggestions. You do not need to me a member of the Environmental Club to participate.

Julie Burroughs:

This is a seminar designed for students currently in student council. During the seminar we will work on student council projects.

Nicole Snyder:

FBLA members who would like to be more involved with FBLA activities. Great for students who are intereted in officer positions.

Sue Cowart:

Students will practice questions and read to prepare to compete in the 2010-11 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl.

Marie Yelvington:

Come on down and Karaoke with CBI! Make new friends and assist students with special needs!

Pamela Kaye:

If you are interested in being a part of the grassroots movement to help save Mother Earth and all of her wonderful plants and animals, please come out! The world could use your help! This seminar is looking for "doers" - people who don't sit on the sidelines. If you are passionate about the environment and helping to preserve it while teaching others to do the same, come on out! Spring is on the way, and our organic garden should be blooming with fruits, vegetables, and flowers. We'll spend time in the garden as well as time in the classroom and around the school trying to help Centennial, Roswell, and the world GO GREEN!

Adam Wildstein:

Mentorship and direction of assigned JROTC cadet staff

Kevin Wright:

The Latino Club meetings will take place during your seminar. In this seminar, we will talk about school, academics, universities, scholarships, different aspects of the hispanic culture and we will celebrate some of its holidays. Once you register for this seminar, you will become a member of the Latino Club. BE READY TO HAVE FUN! El club latino tendrá sus reuniones durante los días del seminario. En este seminario hablaremos sobre temas relacionados con la escuela, las clases, universidades, becas, diferentes aspectos de la cultura hispana y celebraremos algunas de las celebraciones más importantes. Al registrarse para este seminario, automáticamente se convertirán en un miembro más del club latino. ¡VENGAN A DIVERTIRSE!

Maria Luque:

Do you enjoy helping other students succeed at math? Mu Alpha Theta students are eligible to earn service hours by tutoring your fellow students.

Cherine Foutch:

The Pals Club is an organization that brings together students of all ability levels for school related and social activities. The purpose of this club is to develop friendships and create an accepting social environmet throughout the school.

Catherine Wise:

Create friendships and help facilitate students in CBI with Mrs. Freeman.

Rachel Freeman:

This seminar is designed for students who specifically want to work with CBI students in the Perk coffee shop. The Perk is designed as a "real life" experience that enables CBI students to learn functional, transitional, and vocational skills via a school-based business. You will be required to help the students do their job...pour coffee, make deliveries, and work a cash register.

Jennifer Myrick:

This seminar is a general background for students interested in flying fixed-wing aircraft. This seminar has previously covered the basic concepts such as Principles of Flight, Instrumentation, Aircraft Control, Airport Operations, and Communications. SESSION 4: Airspace Management and Navigation - Part 2, Weather Forecasts for Aircrafts, and other topics of interest relating to aviation.

Richard Moushegian:

Shotokan training is usually divided into three parts: kihon (basics), kata (forms or patterns of moves), and kumite (sparring). There will be NO sparring, so, do NOT ask Mr. Sims. I will teaching basic Hand kata's. You can test for national certification in the American Bushido Karate Association.

Joshua Sims:

Open to students competing at nationals. Also open to new leadership to prepare for next year.

Thomas Washburn:

This seminar is only open to students taking: Examining the Teaching Profession Contemporary Issues in Education Early Childhood Education Human Growth & Developement in Early Childhood This seminar allows students extra time to work at Hillside or on class projects.

Lizabeth Grage:

Additional help for students taking Algebra 1

Jean Rosembert:

Extra help for students in Algebra 2.

Joseph Boyer:

Additional help for students taking Algebra II

Pamela Darrow:

Students can seek individual assistant on AP Calculus AB/BC material. It is open to all students who take AP Calculus this year.

Ko-Ming Shih:

This seminar is for students currently enrolled in AP Computer Science who need some extra preparation for the AP examination. The majority of seminar time will be used to focus on multiple choice and free response questions.

Ria Galanos:

In this seminar, we will work on preparing for the AP Lang exam in May - specifically we will work individually on your writing and organization skills for the essay portion as well as close reading skills for multiple choice practice. You will get to choose which portions you want to work on.

Cathy Rumfelt:

Prepare for the AP Physics B and C exam.

Brian Heglund:

Extra help for those students taking AP Statistics this year.

Annamarie Miller:

This is a seminar for extra help to students currently enrolled in either AP US history or who were enrolled first semester in AP US government. Preparation for the national AP exam is stressed.

Ben Crosby:

Discuss AP World History topics and strategies for taking the AP World History test in May.

Gary Ruther:

This seminar is designed for band students or students who play musical instruments. Students will play in small groups and have an opportunity for individual practice.

James Warner:

This is a hands-on class for absolute beginners who want to learn basic car care--from changing tires to checking fluids to jump-starting, and much more. We will spend most days outside in the parking lot.

Matt Bosarge:

It is never too early to start researching the college that will best fit your goals and personality. This seminar is geared for sophomores and juniors who are just beginning their college search. You will learn how to search for colleges, complete the application process, and get interviewing tips. Start your college search today!

Butera, Tiffany:

Learn the language that it most widely spoken throughout Europe! This seminar will provide you with skills to learn basic, conversational German. It is designed for students who have not yet learned the language, but are eager to travel to several European countries in which German is spoken. You will be learning greetings and everyday vocabulary that would be useful for traveling to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. If you love European culture and these specific countries, this is the seminar for you!

Jennifer Davy:

Individual Enrichment with a twist! Enjoy the perks of the individual enrichment seminar, but in a smaller class environment with more one-on-one assistance, if needed. I will help you with your assignments, papers, or just help you study for tests and quizzes in a more efficient manner. I will help you get and stay organized so you can be a more effective and successful student. Alternatively, if you are just looking for a more quiet environment in which to study, this will be a great option. Suitable for those who want or need occasional help with their work and who do not qualify for a remediation seminar

Maria Arnett:

This class is offered to students currently enrolled in French 1 or 2 OR Spanish 1 or 2. Students will be able to review and clarify grammar points, work on repetition of vocabulary and verb tenses as well as complete homework assignments. This class will be conducted in a small group tutoring style class and will be limited to 6 students.

Caron Kelly:

This seminar is for students who would like extra help in French.

Kerri Hinds:

This seminar reviews content areas for GHSGT in English-Language Arts and provides study guides and practice tests for ESOL students. Only join if you are SERIOUS about studying for the GHSGT!

Maria Jiram:

Student will be able to get extra help,tips in how to prepare for quizzes and exams and review material they have questions.

Helena Ohana:

Individual Enrichment with a twist! Enjoy the perks of the individual enrichment seminar, but in a smaller class environment with more one-on-one assistance, if needed. I will help you with your assignments, papers, or just help you study for tests and quizzes in a more efficient manner. I will help you get and stay organized so you can be a more effective and successful student. Alternatively, if you are just looking for a more quiet environment in which to study, this will be a great option. Suitable for those who want or need occasional help with their work and who do not qualify for a remediation seminar.

Donna Solomon:

Students have an opportunity to do homework, study, or read in a quiet environment.

Ellen Hartz:

Melanie Snow:

Worried about that big 11th grade research project? Need help with MLA citations? Don't have a clue about how to research online? Still struggling with writing your essay for that college app? Or you just don't get that grammar thing? Here's your chance to get some one-to-one help on any aspect of writing, from forming the research question to proofreading the final draft from an English teacher who is also a professional writer and editor.

Leslie Wolfe-Cundiff:

Get help with Int Adv Alg from Mu Alpha Theta tutors and from an Int Adv Alt teacher. This seminar is for students who are NOT in Math Support.

Pam Mott:

This seminar is only open to students in Mr. Richmond's Integrated Advanced Algebra classes. Students must apply and be approved by Mr. Richmond. Students will have an opportunity to do recovery as part of this seminar if they qualify.

John Richmond:

This seminar is for students in Math 2 and not in Math 2 support. This seminar will offer students the opportunity to further prepare for the spring endo of course test in Math 2.

Tara Daas:

This seminar is for students in need of extra help in Math 1 or Math 2.

Armando Gilkes:

This is a seminar for students who want a little extra help with their math class. Students in the math honor society, Mu Alpha Theta, will be available as student tutors for math 1(IAA), Algebra 2 and Trig/pre-calc. Students will be arranged in small groups(if possible) by class subject with a peer tutor.

Glora Williamson:

An opportunity for students who are in danger of failing these course to get extra help from peers as well as a faculty member.

George Powell:

This math seminar is for students currently enrolled in Advanced Algebra/ Trig or Precalculus. Other students will provide help in small groups to go over homework, quizzes or prepare for tests. Students are expected to work each day, and those who don't will be removed from the seminar.

Cherine Foutch:

Students will have seminar with a physics teacher available for extra help with homework, labs, or test preparation.

Patrick Weigand:

Students enrolled during lunch in the PLATO Online Credit Recovery Program or Fulton/Georgia Virtual Campus Courses may enroll.

Laura Grace Faris:

Students will review for the AP Pscyhology exam. We will review each topic and use practice AP questions.

Jill Dias-Schindler:

Would you like to improve your overall score on the SAT and ACT without having to pay big bucks for the prepackaged courses? This seminar is taught by an outside agency with experience in test writing and working for the College Board. This seminar will teach you how to read questions and choose the best answer. Practice tests and post test analysis will be provided. Start improving your test taking abilities today!

Butera, Tiffany:

This seminar will help prepare students for the up coming U.S. history EOCT test.

Hager Sharkasi:

Do you want to do a work program next fall? Preparation for YAP, CBE, and WBL work programs. Learn how to fill out an application correctly, job interview skills, and resume writing.

Mary Lou Pritchard:

If you missed it last session I am offering it again. This seminar is for males or females interested in learning BASIC boxing skills. Learn how to properly stand, move and throw a punch. No sparing will take place. You will need a jump rope. Some physical exertion is required. Students who took this seminar last semester are not eligible to take it again. This class is for beginners only!

Keynun Campbell:

Take a mid-morning walk around campus, or inside on rainy days with Ms. Hostler. Be prepared for a little bit of exercise with appropriate shoes, attire and attitude 3 days a week. Feel free to sign up with a friend and chat as you walk, just be prepared to pay attention to where you are walking.

Rebecca Hostler-Vaughan:

This is a hands-on class for absolute beginners who want to learn basic car care--from changing tires to checking fluids to jump-starting, and much more. We will spend most days outside in the parking lot.

Matt Bosarge:

Learn to play chess or play chess against other students. All abilities welcome!

Bradley Davis:

OPEN TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY Based on nationally syndicated talk show host and financial expert Dave Ramsey's ideas of financial responsibility, this seminar will teach students the basics of financial responsibility. This is not a "get-rich-quick" seminar, rather it will teach students the "baby steps" to becoming financially responsible and safe a little bit at a time. It is hoped that the students will quickly learn that it does not take a financial expert to achieve abundant financial success!!!

Adam Stone:

Teachers: Ms. Anne Rigsbey & Marcelle Male Email: Rigsbey@fultonschools.org; male@fultonschools.org Course Description: Students will investigate how and what ideas, values and concepts are connected through film. In analyzing film, students will examine elements of plot, setting, style, and point of view. Class activities include viewing, listening, researching and analyzing film. Note: School film policy requires parental permission before students can participate in the classroom viewing. Please bring this outline signed and dated by both student and parent/guardian. DUE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SEMINAR SESSION, MARCH 19TH. Students will not be admitted without prior parental consent. Films to be viewed and discussed: 1-Amélie (2001) – Director - Jean-Pierre Jeune – French with English subtitles Plot: Amelie, an innocent and naive girl in Paris, with her own sense of justice, decides to help those around her and along the way, discovers love. When impish gamine Amélie who lives alone, finds a long-hidden trove of toys behind a baseboard in her apartment, she's inspired to repatriate the items, an impulse of generosity that sparks more benevolent acts. A celebration of life and love, French director Jean-Pierre Jeune stresses the importance of small wonders that surround us, if only we paused to look. Country: France Parental Guidance: Rated R for language and sexual content. Runtime: 122 min 2-Central do Brasil (Central Station) (1998) - Director: Walter Salles – Portuguese with English subtitles Plot: The film centers on a young boy (Vinicius de Oliveira) whose mother is killed in front of Rio de Janeiro's Central Station. Homeless and with nowhere to turn, he is reluctantly befriended by a lonely and cynical woman (Montenegro). Resisting her initial impulse to make a quick profit off the child, she commits to returning him to his father in Brazil's remote northeast. The trip becomes a quest for their own identities: one boy's search for his father; and one woman's search for her heart. Central Station" is that rarest of achievements: a film that speaks to your head while it touches your heart. Country: Brazil Parental Guidance: Rated R for language. Runtime: 113min 3- La vita è bella (Life is beautiful) (1997) - Director: Roberto Benigni – Italian with English subtitles Plot: La Vita e bella: In 1930s Italy, a carefree Jewish book keeper named Guido starts a fairy tale life by courting and marrying a lovely woman from a nearby city. Guido and his wife have a son and live happily together until the occupation of Italy by German forces. In an attempt to hold his family together and help his son survive the horrors of a Jewish Concentration Camp, Guido imagines that the Holocaust is a game and that the grand prize for winning is a tank. Country: Italy Parental Guidance: Rated PG-13 for holocaust-related thematic elements Runtime: 113min 4- Da hong deng long gao gao gua (Raise the Red Lantern) (1991) - Director: Yimou Zhang – Mandarin with English Subtitles Plot: China in the 1920's. After her father's death, nineteen year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older Chen Zuoqian, becoming the latest concubine in Chen's burgeoning harem and finding herself at the bottom of an oppressive hierarchy. Country: China Parental Guidance: Rated PG-13 Runtime: 125min Seminar Timeline: March 19 –May 7th Classroom Expectations: Students should be aware of the vital importance attendance makes, as DVD’s, lectures and discussions performed in class are a one chance opportunity and may not be available outside of this seminar. Class participation is not only encouraged but expected. I have read the above information and understand the policies and procedures. Student Name (print) ____________________Student Signature _________________ Date: _________ Parent/Guardian Name (print) ________________ Signature ____________________ Date: _

Anne Rigsbey:

Join us to have fun playing dominoes, card games, scrabble, jenga, chess, checkers and other games. You can bring your own game to share.

Joanna Beugnon:

Students will practice questions and read to prepare to compete in the 2010-11 Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl.

Marie Yelvington:

Do you need a little motivation to walk? On seminar days we will use the time to walk on the upper track in the gym. "Let's move it , move it!"

Amy Saunders:

Come on down and Karaoke with CBI! Make new friends and assist students with special needs!

Pamela Kaye:

Come learn to knit or crochet. No experience necessary. If you already know how to knit or crochet and want to bring projects you are working on feel free! Some basic tools will be available for use (mainly for learning and charity projects), but you will be asked to supply your own materials for projects of your choice

Marylou Wiesendanger:

Want to learn the newest trends in makeup application and hair style? Come join our makeover seminar. It will be led by a teacher and students will take turns doing demonstrations and being a model. Students will show each other how to look their best for different occassions--school, work or social occasions

Lisa Lindgren:

This seminar will focus on the basic techniques of meditation and relaxation. If time permits basic Yoga Postures will be introduced.

Linda Theobald:

A time for Mythbusters Addicts to gather and watch some of our all-time favorite episodes. Who knows, if all goes well we may recreate (or invent) a few experiments of our own!

William Hall:

Need some ART ENRICHMENT? This seminar is for ART STUDENTS looking for extra help on their art portfolios or for the opportunity to learn new art materials and techniques. Handbuilding ceramics, drawing/painting, visual journals. Approval only.

Lauren Trudeau:

This seminar is a general background for students interested in flying fixed-wing aircraft. This seminar has previously covered the basic concepts such as Principles of Flight, Instrumentation, Aircraft Control, Airport Operations, and Communications. SESSION 4: Airspace Management and Navigation - Part 2, Weather Forecasts for Aircrafts, and other topics of interest relating to aviation.

Richard Moushegian:

Easy hand sewing, repairs, buttons, etc.

Rebecca Phillips:

Do you want to learn how to solve a Rubix's Cube? Do you know how to solve the cube but want to increase your speed? This seminar is a challenge for all learners and by the end of the session there can only be one CHAMPION CUBE SOLVER...will it be you? If you've already taken this seminar and gotten yourself to a place where you can solve the cube, there are many methods for speed solving. You will learn ways to shorten your current solve time. The Rubik's Cube has been called "the perfect puzzle" and with the right twists and turns anybody can do it! With 43 quintillion (43,252,003,274,489,856,000) combinations, no challenge is ever the same! SPACE IS LIMITED SO SIGN UP TODAY! BY THE TIME YOU'VE COMPLETED THIS SEMINAR PEOPLE WILL THINK YOU'RE A GENIUS!

Carrie Bates:

For girls who have already taken the "Self-Defense for Girls" seminar (this year or last). We will review skills that we have already learned and build on them with more advanced techniques.

Jennifer Davis:

Do you need to work on your Indoor soccer skills, this is the seminar to do just that. Hurry up and join, spots are going fast and when they are gone...they're gone.

Andrea Williams:

TTG is about learning about different games and game systems such as Magic the Gathering, Mini based games, and Role Playing Games. We will cover MTG and building decks and other card games. Mini based games such as Warmachine, Warhammer, WH40K, Star Wars, Iron Wind Metals, Flames of War, and other games. Mini painting and building, as well as making terrain, will be covered. Role playing games such as D&D and Star Wars RPG will be covered.

John Riggins:

Windows Movie Maker is a fun and easy to use video editing program that allows you to make home movies, automated photo albums and classroom presentations.

Mandie Robinson:

Students will play Boggle, Scrabble, Word Up, Apples to Apples, Scattegories and other fun word games to increase vocabulary skills.

Martha Smith:

Come play strategy and word games to increase your vocabulary and thinking skills.

Roxanne Clay:

This is a hands-on class for absolute beginners who want to learn basic car care--from changing tires to checking fluids to jump-starting, and much more. We will spend most days outside in the parking lot.

Matt Bosarge:

We will watch movies that span decades and genres. Some of these connect to present day issues that will allow us to appreciate universal ideas and themes. Chinatown 's depiction of water wars, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly's treatment of 'locked in' syndrome are 2 examples of movies we will watch. Cool Hand Luke will teach you what NOT to do to parking meters and Papillion will make you want to learn long distance swimming.

Linda Jones:

Students interested in pursuing Marketing as a college major and career will create marketing and advertising campaigns designed to enhance college and job portfolios.

Alison McCoy:

Come on down and Karaoke with CBI! Make new friends and assist students with special needs!

Pamela Kaye:

Want to learn a little Japanese? Mr. Corey knows a little and wants to learn more. Join him in a seminar that will include learning to write and speak basic Japanese phrases.

Benjamin Corey:

They say everybody loves a clown...but what does make us laugh? And why? We'll look at the history of humor, the psychology of humor, and have a few laughs along the way! From Ben Franklin, through Mark Twain, the Algonquin Group, and the Three Stooges we'll laugh together until we find Spongebob Squarepants and the Simpsons. We'll try to figure out why laughter is still 'the best medicine,' and aids both physical and mental health.

Marilyn Curtis:

A time for Mythbusters Addicts to gather and watch some of our all-time favorite episodes. Who knows, if all goes well we may recreate (or invent) a few experiments of our own!

William Hall:

"V" on universal healthcare... "Battlestar Galactica" on abortion..."Star Trek" on racism... We'll examine many different ways political issues saturate the science fiction genre.

Joan Nichols:

What will we do?

Discuss philosophy of zombies. Seriously.

There are many courses in college that use the “zombie” or “undead” to talk about philosophy. It is pretty cool stuff. Think about it—zombie films tell us a lot about society. What do we do when it breaks down? How are stereotypes portrayed? How do we behave as groups in the face of horror? What does it say about capitalism?

Why is this only open to upperclassmen?

It is pretty obvious isn’t it? Zombie films are known for their guts and gore. The seminar is designed to challenge your abstract thinking, so younger audiences may get caught up on all the violence and not be able to examine the film for its sociological message. If you really want to take it, wait until your junior or senior year.

Why is it limited to such a small group?

Smaller groups make for better discussion—especially when we look at complex stuff like philosophy. Plus, when watching zombie films, smaller groups are able to more appropriately handle violence.

Why should I take this seminar?

Umm, hello? Zombies? Philosophy? Discussion and debate? Why wouldn’t you take this course? It is fun talking about zombies (or as Romero would say “undead”) and how they comment on our society.

It has been said that society is defined by its monsters. So it makes sense to have students use monsters to analyze the constructs of society. Having students using the genre of film to discuss the post-structuralist views on truth is nothing new. Many colleges and universities offer courses on the study of the “undead” to examine how post modern theory deals with the only truth man can prove: life and death. In the latest Governor’s Honors Program, they offered a similar course on zombies.\Daniel Dennett of the Institute of Philosophy’s Millennial Lecture puts it this way: “Here is one good way of looking at the problem of consciousness. If this is the metaphorical truth about consciousness, what is the literal truth? What is going on in the world, (largely in this chap’s brain, presumably) that makes it the case that this gorgeous metaphor is so apt?” Zombies create a problem for structuralist theory because they defy the classification of dead or alive. Jacques Derrida would call this an embodiment of differánce. Or as Dan Lloyd, head of the Department of Philosophy at Trinity University says, “A philosophical zombie is a being indistinguishable from an ordinary human in every observable respect, but lacking subjective consciousness. Zombiehood implies *linguistic indiscriminability*, the zombie tendency to talk and even do philosophy of mind in language indiscriminable from ordinary discourse;” it is this discourse that will teach students to examine zombie films as philosophical literature. Students will ultimately learn to apply post-structuralist theory to the films of George Romero and examine how those philosophies create commentaries on capitalism, post modernism, utilitarianism, physicalism, behaviorism, and consumerism.

Jordan Kohanim:

Students leave your mark upon CHS while empowering yourself with life changing concepts based upon the national bestseller, Sean Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens”. This seminar is based upon the ultimate teenage success book providing a step-by-step guide to help teens improve their self-image, build friendships, resist peer pressure, achieve goals, get along with parents, and more. Students will share their interpretations of the experience with the Centennial community through a collaborative art project. Seminar conducted by: Mrs. McGill and Ms. Turner

Charlotte Turner:

Take a mid-morning walk around campus, or inside on rainy days with Ms. Hostler. Be prepared for a little bit of exercise with appropriate shoes, attire and attitude 3 days a week. Feel free to sign up with a friend and chat as you walk, just be prepared to pay attention to where you are walking.

Rebecca Hostler-Vaughan:

This is a hands-on class for absolute beginners who want to learn basic car care--from changing tires to checking fluids to jump-starting, and much more. We will spend most days outside in the parking lot.

Matt Bosarge:

This seminar will take a look at some of the new information concerning carbohydrate consumption, "nutritionism" and the industrialization of the food supply. Topics covered will include industrial meat production, modern agriculture, and making wiser food choices.

Jennifer Jarvis:

OPEN TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY Based on nationally syndicated talk show host and financial expert Dave Ramsey's ideas of financial responsibility, this seminar will teach students the basics of financial responsibility. This is not a "get-rich-quick" seminar, rather it will teach students the "baby steps" to becoming financially responsible and safe a little bit at a time. It is hoped that the students will quickly learn that it does not take a financial expert to achieve abundant financial success!!!

Adam Stone:

Come on down and Karaoke with CBI! Make new friends and assist students with special needs!

Pamela Kaye:

If you are interested in being a part of the grassroots movement to help save Mother Earth and all of her wonderful plants and animals, please come out! The world could use your help! This seminar is looking for "doers" - people who don't sit on the sidelines. If you are passionate about the environment and helping to preserve it while teaching others to do the same, come on out! Spring is on the way, and our organic garden should be blooming with fruits, vegetables, and flowers. We'll spend time in the garden as well as time in the classroom and around the school trying to help Centennial, Roswell, and the world GO GREEN!

Adam Wildstein:

This seminar is part book club and part community service activity. We'll read excerpts from novels and memoirs (Gap Creek, Bastard Out of Carolina, All Over But the Shoutin', The Grapes of Wrath, Native Son, Breath, Eyes, Memory, Angela's Ashes) and use them as a jumping off point to discuss the reality of hunger and poverty in our community. We'll finish off the year by organizing a food drive to benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Ellen Oconnor:

This engaging seminar will discuss the myths and stereotypes that we have of one another. This includes but is not limited to people of different races, cultures and in some instances religions. The goal is to facilitate dialogue and understanding about the many cultures that exist within our community. The following is expected from each student: *Respect for each other's opinions *Participation *No ridiculing of another person's race/culture/religion *Maturity *****Any student who disrespects other students on the basis of their race, creed or culture will face administrative discipline!!

Yonette Harris:

Students who have an interest in the stock market and investing can learn about how the market works, investment strategies, stock chart analysis, and explore where the markets are headed in the future.

Lincoln Silver:

What will we do?

Discuss philosophy of zombies. Seriously.

There are many courses in college that use the “zombie” or “undead” to talk about philosophy. It is pretty cool stuff. Think about it—zombie films tell us a lot about society. What do we do when it breaks down? How are stereotypes portrayed? How do we behave as groups in the face of horror? What does it say about capitalism?

Why is this only open to upperclassmen?

It is pretty obvious isn’t it? Zombie films are known for their guts and gore. The seminar is designed to challenge your abstract thinking, so younger audiences may get caught up on all the violence and not be able to examine the film for its sociological message. If you really want to take it, wait until your junior or senior year.

Why is it limited to such a small group?

Smaller groups make for better discussion—especially when we look at complex stuff like philosophy. Plus, when watching zombie films, smaller groups are able to more appropriately handle violence.

Why should I take this seminar?

Umm, hello? Zombies? Philosophy? Discussion and debate? Why wouldn’t you take this course? It is fun talking about zombies (or as Romero would say “undead”) and how they comment on our society.

It has been said that society is defined by its monsters. So it makes sense to have students use monsters to analyze the constructs of society. Having students using the genre of film to discuss the post-structuralist views on truth is nothing new. Many colleges and universities offer courses on the study of the “undead” to examine how post modern theory deals with the only truth man can prove: life and death. In the latest Governor’s Honors Program, they offered a similar course on zombies.\Daniel Dennett of the Institute of Philosophy’s Millennial Lecture puts it this way: “Here is one good way of looking at the problem of consciousness. If this is the metaphorical truth about consciousness, what is the literal truth? What is going on in the world, (largely in this chap’s brain, presumably) that makes it the case that this gorgeous metaphor is so apt?” Zombies create a problem for structuralist theory because they defy the classification of dead or alive. Jacques Derrida would call this an embodiment of differánce. Or as Dan Lloyd, head of the Department of Philosophy at Trinity University says, “A philosophical zombie is a being indistinguishable from an ordinary human in every observable respect, but lacking subjective consciousness. Zombiehood implies *linguistic indiscriminability*, the zombie tendency to talk and even do philosophy of mind in language indiscriminable from ordinary discourse;” it is this discourse that will teach students to examine zombie films as philosophical literature. Students will ultimately learn to apply post-structuralist theory to the films of George Romero and examine how those philosophies create commentaries on capitalism, post modernism, utilitarianism, physicalism, behaviorism, and consumerism.

Jordan Kohanim: