Cherry Creek Options Program
Deadline for curriculum orders is May 3, 2013!
2013-2014 Curriculum List/Price List (Revised 03-12-13)
Cherry Creek Schools
Please note that you are not required to buy your Consumables/Materials from Options.
We provide them as a convenience and pass along our costs to you.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS, RETURNS OR EXCHANGES ON CONSUMABLES!
When available, it is strongly recommended that you purchase consumables for all subjects. Most textbooks are not effective as homeschool curriculum without these consumables.
Teacher Editions are useful when providing answers or solutions, however, teacher editions are written for a classroom teaching situation and can be difficult to decode and apply to
individual homeschool teaching. Not all curriculum have a teacher edition available for check-out. However, most curriculum comes with a Student Text and a Teacher Edition.
Consumables must be paid for, by cash or check made payable to Cherry Creek Options Program, prior to receiving any curriculum and no refunds can be issued for consumables.
Any lost or damaged items will need to be replaced or paid for in full before the end of the school year.
Abbreviations Key
Teachers Edition (TE): Accompanying guide for teacher use.
Student Text (ST): Non-consumable for student use.
Student Workbook (Wkbk): Generally a consumable for student use, made available for purchase.
Manipulatives: Hands-on teaching aid available for Saxon Math, Mathematics (Foresman) or Math U See. One per family available upon request.
Solution Manuals: Some math programs provide a solution manual that provides answers and/or how problems are solved.
Activity Book: For elementary social studies and science—these optional consumables are available for purchase to enrich curriculum.
LANGUAGE ARTS
Complete Curriculum:
TITLE:
Sing, Spell, Read,
Write
By Pearson Learning
GRADE
LEVEL:
K-3
COMMENTS:
Uses phonics songs, interactive charts, and games to teach the alphabetic principle, phonemic awareness,
sound/letter correspondence, short vowel sounds, and blending - in a fun and meaningful way. Covers all aspects of
language arts for K-2. We dispense one year at a time.
Kindergarten and Level 1 (specify Kindergarten or Level 1): Kit includes: Level 1 Instructors Manual, 8 Phonics Songs
Tapes, 1 Phonics Songs cd, A-Z Placemat, Raceway Chart, 5 Games, 1 Treasure Chest, 1 VHS tape, dry erase marker &
eraser & 17 Storybooks. No other items available.
Level 2: Kit includes: 17 readers (begins the study of the 50 states), 2 CD set, Teacher Manual, Answer keys to
workbooks and Cursive Writing Manual. No other items available.
Level 3: Includes 2nd set of 17 readers (finishes the study of the 50 states). No other items available.
CONSUMABLES
AVAILABLE
PRICE
PER ITEM
Kindergarten (2
wkbks)
$30.00
Level 1 (2 wkbks
& 1 assmt book
$40.00
Level 2 (2 wkbks)
$36.00
1
Open Court
K-6
Imagine It!
available for grades K-6
LIMITED SUPPLY –
FIRST COME, FIRST
SERVED!
A literature rich, reading and language arts program that instills passion in children for lifelong learning and a love
of reading. Includes all language arts needs INCLUDING spelling for grades 2-6.
Items available for check-out:
Grade K; 10 TE Volumes, 2 TE Skills Practice Books and 1 TE Assessment book. Separate Kindergarten set of 12
“Big Books” are not available through the Options Program. However, that information is included in the
Teacher Editions.
Grade 1; 10 TE Volumes, 2 TE for Skills Practice, 2 TE Lesson Assessment, 1st Reader book, 2 ST Textbooks.
Grades 2-6; 6 TE Volumes, 2 TE Skills Practice Books, 2 TE Lesson Assessment, Getting Started Reader (2 nd grade
only), Language Arts Handbook, ST Textbook, Second ST Textbook (2 nd & 3rd grade only).
Additional free resources: http://www.opencourtresources.com/ocr/about/about.html
Kindergarten PKG (2
wkbks & 1 lesson
assessment)
$49.00
Gr 1 PKG (2 wkbks &
2 lesson assmt)
$55.00
Gr 2&3 PKG
(2 wkbks, 2 lesson
assmt, sound card)
$58.00
Gr 4-6 PKG (2 wkbks)
$38.00
Grammar:
Daily Grams
by Easy Grammar
Systems
Easy Grammar
by Easy Grammar
Systems
3-7
&
Jr/Sr
level
3-6,
Plus,
Guided Review Aiding Mastery Skills texts have been designed as a 5-10 minute daily review to be used
at the beginning of every lesson. Students use concepts learned in capitalization, punctuation, and other
areas on a daily basis. This process promotes mastery learning. This is a review text for grammar
concepts already covered. http://www.easygrammar.com/eg2.html No workbook for Jr/Sr level.
Student Wkbk
3rd-7th only.
No consumable
for Jr/Sr Level.
Easy Grammar is a teaching text and includes grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Plus. Grades 2-6 are for elementary students. Workbooks:
EGPlus is non-grade level ideal for 7th grade but used also through high school and into college. Concepts are
Ultimate taught within sequential grammar units, beginning with prepositions. Using this approach, sentences are stripped
8-12 to basics, enabling students to understand subject and verb and to build throughout each text. EG Ultimate is for
grades 8-12 – a teaching text presented in a daily-lesson format. Answer keys and teaching strategies are
contained in the teacher edition only. NEW - Test booklet now available for Ultimate 8th-11th!
$14.00
2nd through Plus .
Ultimate.
Test Booklet
(Ultimate 8th-11th)
$16.00
$15.00
K-3rd Workbooks
$12.00
4th-6th Word
Study
Workbooks
$17.00
Student Packets
(All Grades)
$44.00
Stdt Wkbk – K
Stdt Wkbk – 1-8
$10.00
$22.00
$6.00
Phonics:
MCP “Plaid” Phonics
(Phonics/Word Study) by
Modern Curriculum Press
Saxon Phonics
by Saxon Publishers
K-6
K-2
MCP “Plaid” Phonics incorporates best practices for teaching essential phonemic awareness and phonics skills with
unmatched flexibility! It is more comprehensive, offering more flexibility, practice, and support to meet all your
students' needs. Every level has a student workbook consumable and a teacher resource guide for check-out.
Picture cards available for Kindergarten. Word card set and picture cards available for levels A & B.
Order by Level: K, A=1st, B=2nd, C=3rd, D=4th, E=5th, F=6th
Saxon Phonics prepares students to be successful, independent readers and spellers. Saxon Phonics is appropriate
for all children, including those with learning difficulties. Lessons are scripted to make teaching easy.
The check-out Teaching Tool Kit includes: Teacher manual, review decks, kid cards, rule book, phonics audiotape
and video instructional guide.
Kindergarten Packet includes: 2 workbooks, reader card set & collection box, letter tiles and alphabet strip.
1st Grade Packet includes: 2 workbooks, reader card set & collection box, letter tiles, alphabet strip and Irregular
Spelling Booklet.
2nd Grade Packet includes: 2 workbooks, reader card set & collection box, alphabet strip and Irregular Spelling
Booklet.
Spelling:
Spelling Connections
by Zaner-Bloser
Spelling Power
by Castlemoyle Books
Spelling Workout
Modern Curriculum Press
K-8
K-12
1-8
Connects spelling to thinking, phonics, vocabulary, reading, and writing. TE available, student workbooks available
for purchase.
A multisensory, multilevel, individualized spelling program designed to help your student master spelling skills in
just 15 minutes a day. Activity Task Card set available upon request. The activity task cards provide more ideas to
teach various learning styles. Spelling Power Book and Activity Task Card Set are limited to one per family.
Spelling Workout takes a solid phonic & structural analysis approach to encoding. Capitalizing on the close tie
between spelling and phonics, the program leads students from simple sound-letter relationships to more complex
spelling patterns. Order by Level: A=1st, B=2nd, C=3rd, D=4th, E=5th, F=6th, G=7th, H=8th
No consumables
Student Wkbk
$15.00
2
Vocabulary:
Vocabulary
Workshop
by Sadlier-Oxford
2-12
Vocabulary development – focuses on words themselves, their meanings (both literal and figural), their ranges of
application, and their relationships with other words. Great cumulative review throughout.
Purple=2nd gr, Green=3rd gr, Orange=4th gr, Blue=5th gr.
A=6th gr, B=7th gr, C=8th gr, D=9th gr, E=10th gr, F=11th gr, G=12th gr.
Student Wkbk
$12.00
Writing:
Writing Strands
by National Writing
Institute
K-12 Written by Dave Marks - for homeschoolers! Uses a step-by-step, structured format to help students master composition
No consumables
techniques, a process which prepares them for college-level writing. Through its 7 levels, the series organizes writing into
4 strands: creative, argumentative, report & research, and expository writing. LEVELS ARE NOT BY GRADE.
Evaluating Writing (teacher edition) available upon request.
Level 1 = age 5-7, Level 2 = age 7, Level 3 = age 8-12, Level 4 = age 13-14, Level 5 = age 15-16, Level 6 = age 17,
Level 7 = age 18
Writing & Grammar or Writing & Reading:
Elements of
Literature - by Holt,
Rinehart, & Winston
Writing & Reading
Write Source
by Great Source
6-12 Readings from a variety of authors and genres. Includes poems, short stories, essays, memoirs,
No consumables
biographical sketches, and interviews. Excellent writing exercises with each lesson.
TE available in limited quantities. Intro=6th gr, First Course=7th gr, Second Course=8th, Third Course=9th,
Fourth Course=10th gr, Fifth Course=11th gr, Sixth Course=12th gr.
K-12 Write Source is geared to teach writing and grammar, no reading or spelling in this program.
Writing & Grammar
Workbooks:
Kindergarten
Grades 1-12
$15.00
$10.00
LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM GUIDE
Title:
Daily Grams
Easy Grammar
Elements of Literature
MCP Phonics/Word Study
Saxon Phonics
Sing, Spell, Read & Write
Spelling Connections
Spelling Power
Spelling Workout
Vocabulary Workshop
Write Source
Writing Strands
Spell
X
X
X
X
Vocab Grammar Writing Reading
X
X
some
some
X
X
X
X
X
weekly
X
Phonics
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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MATHEMATICS
Since we cannot accommodate curriculum exchanges, it is strongly recommended that students be given
a math placement test if you are using a math curriculum new to the student.
TITLE:
Teaching
Textbooks
Computer/CD
Curriculum
Mathematics
by Scott Foresman
Addison-Wesley
GRADE
LEVEL:
Gr 3 – Gr 7
Pre-Algebra
through
Pre-Calc.
K-6
COMMENTS:
CD driven curriculum – Teach yourself MATH in 3 Easy Steps!
STEP 1. Watch the Lesson STEP 2. Do the Problems STEP 3. Watch a tutor explain the ones you missed.
Placement Tests available at www.teachingtextbooks.com/v/vspfiles/tt/placement.htm
(Regarding CD set – if one CD is lost, the entire set must be replaced - $185.00)
If needed, Mac users can download a patch from the Teaching Textbook’s website free of charge. Close all
programs/applications prior to running Teaching Textbooks. Call 1-866-867-6284 if you have questions.
Scott Foresman shares the vision of the NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) standards. Includes:
*Active learning for strong concept development. *Effective Practice opportunities reinforce concepts. *Emphasis
on problem solving. *Reasoning skills support mathematical thinking.
Consumable Packages: Kindergarten includes 2 workbooks, answer key & manipulatives. 1st & 2nd Grade
includes 4 workbooks, answer key & manipulatives. 3rd-6th Grade includes 1 workbook, answer key &
manipulatives. K-2nd Grade Student Textbooks can be purchased for: $30 Kindergarten, $41 First Grade
CONSUMABLES
AVAILABLE
No consumables.
PRICE PER
ITEM
Kindergarten Package
$35.00
1st & 2nd Grade Package
$45.00
3rd – 6th Grade
Package
$26.00
Student Pack for
Primer through Zeta
$27.00
Student Pack for
Pre-Algebra through
Calculus
$34.00
Student Workbook
Set, Grades 1-3
$34.00
Meeting Book K-3
$16.00
Consumables;
5/4 and 6/5
$25.00
7/6 and 8/7
$31.00
Algebra 1 & 2
$22.00
Geometry,
Advanced Math &
Calculus
$16.00
or Second Grade.
Math-U-See (MUS)
by Math-U-See
* This course has
hands on teaching
aides referred to as
“Manipulatives”
Saxon Math
by Saxon Publishers
* This course has
hands on teaching
aides referred to as
“Manipulatives”
Saxon Math
by Saxon Publishers
Note: Limited
Supply of Teacher
CD’s for 5/4, 6/5,
7/6, 8/7, Geom, and
Adv Math available
on a “first come –
first served” basis.
K-12
through
Calculus
K-3
4-12
“MUS” is designed to make you a better teacher, and through you, make better students. Comes with
video/manipulatives to help you teach basic concepts and give the student a firm foundation in math.
*If a manipulatives set is desired, specifically request it on the order form, only 1 per family.
Primer through Delta uses the Manipulative Block Set only. Epsilon uses the Fraction Overlays only.
Zeta, Pre-Algebra & Algebra 1 uses the Manipulative Block Set & the Algebra/Decimal Inserts. No manipulatives
are used with Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus and Calculus.
PLACEMENT TEST at www.mathusee.com
Teacher’s pack includes a DVD & teacher edition. Student pack includes a workbook & test booklet.
Primer=K, Alpha=1st, Beta=2nd, Gamma=3rd, Delta=4th, Epsilon=5th, Zeta=6th, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry,
Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus.
This program is designed so that four lessons are taught each week with the fifth day of the week used for review
(if necessary). *If a manipulative set is desired, specifically request it on the book order form, only 1 per family.
Note: Titles are Math K, Math 1, Math 2, Math 3
Student Workbook Set (Math 1,2,3) includes: Workbook part one, workbook part two and fact cards.
Meeting Book (Math K,1,2,3) is used to practice skills related to time, temperature, money, counting, patterning
and problem solving.
The only major math program that systematically distributes instruction, practice and assessment throughout the
academic year as opposed to concentrating or massing the instruction, practice, and assessment of related
concepts into a short period of time. Saxon’s unique approach to math instruction ensures that students gain and
retain essential math skills. (80% review to 20% new material per lesson) Solutions manuals begin at Algebra 1
level. There are not any teacher editions published. No manipulatives available.
PLACEMENT TEST at http://saxonhomeschool.hmhco.com/en/resources/result.htm?title=placement
Consumables:
5/4, 6/5, 7/6, 8/7: Tests and Worksheets Book.
Algebra 1 and Algebra 2: Tests, Answer Forms, Test Analysis Form and Answer Key Book.
Geometry: Tests, Answer Forms and Answer Key Book.
Advanced Math: Test Forms Book
Calculus: Test Solutions and Test Forms Book
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Primary Math by
Singapore
1-6
NOTE: No math
manipulatives available
with this curriculum.
Textbooks lead the student from the vocabulary of counting, shape, and position, through word/story
problems to the beginnings of Algebra & Geometry. Includes exercises in the text to supply model
explanations of new topics as they come up. Each new topic becomes enriched by new connections
with other parts of mathematics/applications of greater difficulty. Features of Singapore Math:



Titles:
1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B,
4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A &
6B


Mathematic framework that places problem solving at the center of the framework.
Mathematical focus at each grade level enables progress at a faster pace at the next level.
Consistent use of pictorial bar or strip model to provide structure that enables students to think
symbolically and solve difficult math problems.
Multi-step problems that utilize a range of skills and concepts to arrive at a solution.
Every level has 1 textbook, 1 home instructor’s guide and 1 workbook available.
Workbooks (each)
$12.00
Every level (1A, 1B,
2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A,
4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B)
has one workbook
available
http://www.singaporemath.com/Placement_Test_s/86.htm for more info and placement test
SCIENCE
TITLE:
Biology
by Glencoe, 2009 ed.
Discover Science
by Foresman-Wesley
2010
GRADE
LEVEL:
9-12 High School level biology.
K-6
Quick Study Guides: printed version of the comprehension questions at the end of each lesson.
Workbook: The student workbook reinforces textbook concepts.
Workbook TE: Includes the student workbook plus the answer key.
Activity Book: The student activity book emphasizes the scientific method.
Activity Book TE: Includes the student workbook plus the answer key.
Glencoe Science -
6-8
Physical Science
8-9
Physics
by Saxon
Teaches skills needed to understand how science works. Content is organized into four major units & several
content strands. Each unit and strand is developed continuously throughout the program.
Units: Life, Physical, Earth, Human Body.
Request grade on Book
Form
Glencoe 2008 ed.
CONSUMABLES
AVAILABLE
PRICE
PER ITEM
No consumables
Teacher edition is available on a very limited basis. This curriculum is used primarily at our sites.
Complete Science content
coverage.
Glencoe
2008 ed.
COMMENTS:
A flexible program that allows you to decide the pace at which you cover the content and which topics to present,
based on the needs of the student.
Go to http://www.glencoe.com/sites/colorado/student/science/index.html then click on Integrated Science Red, Green or Blue, 2008 edition for more information.
Teacher edition is available on a very limited basis. This curriculum is used primarily at our sites.
Order Level Red, Green, or Blue. Levels are interchangeable and can be used for any grade 6-8.
Teacher edition is available on a limited basis. This curriculum is used primarily at our sites.
11-12 Saxon Physics is taught at an introductory level and is unique because the entire program is based on introducing a
topic to a student and then allowing them to build upon that concept as they learn new ones.
Quick Study Guide
$7.00
Student
Workbook
$7.00
Teacher
Workbook
$7.00
Student
Activity Book
$7.00
Teacher
Activity Book
No consumables
$7.00
No consumables
Tests & Answer
Key
$24.00
Topics are never dropped but are instead increased in complexity and practiced every day, providing the time
required for concepts to become totally familiar.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
TITLE:
American Government
by Great Source
Colorado Story
by Gibbs Smith Education
GRADE
LEVEL:
CONSUMABLES
AVAILABLE
COMMENTS:
9-12 American Government puts an enormous emphasis on activities to make it interesting so that the student will
4-5
Geography Alive
end up with a better sense of what governing means.
Teacher guide, student textbook and activity book available.
http://www.greatsource.com
Colorado Story is a multi-media textbook program for 4th grade Colorado Studies. The program is based on
Colorado's 2010 Academic Standards for social studies and teaches civics, history, geography, and economics.
The student edition places the state's historical events in the larger context of our nation's history. The Audio
Book features the entire student edition read aloud, including special pages, photo captions, and chapter
reviews. Read by professionals, the audio book helps aid struggling readers and English Language Learners.
Teacher Guide available.
Please specify Student TEXTBOOK OR Student AUDIOBOOK
Geography Alive! Regions and People creatively challenges students to use the tools of geography to view,
analyze, and understand the world around them. The program has been carefully designed to build students’
content area reading skills.
This curriculum is used primarily at our sites. No teacher edition or consumable available.
No consumables
Student Guide
Workbook
9-12
History of US
A History of the US is a comprehensive survey of United States history from the first Americans to the No consumables
election of President Barack Obama. It presents history through the lens of adventure and exciting
9-12 stories, making the subject come alive for students. It contains a wealth of true stories, biographies,
and beautiful illustrations.
Sourcebook and Index available upon request.
Assessment Book available upon request.
Teacher Guides available upon request (volumes 1-10 only).
Blackline Masters are no longer in print.
No consumables
HS A Teacher’s Activity Book including brief, daily activities for each topic as well as longer, extended
activities to simulate participating in government.
How to Get into Politics
– And Why
By Great Source
Mapping the World by
Heart
6-8
or
5-12 Presents world geography in manageable chunks. Students learn to draw and label locational
by Tom Snyder Productions
Social Studies
by MacMillan /McGraw Hill,
2005
$6.00
No consumables
By Teachers’ Curriculum
Institute 2011 ed.
by Oxford University Press
PRICE
PER ITEM
1-6
geography of countries, land, and water. Go to www.fablevisionlearning.com to watch an
introductory video.
This program pays tribute to the noble values of our country while teaching the importance of
freedom and patriotism. Includes maps, charts, graphs, photos, and illustrations to help students
learn and organize social studies content. For more information go to:
http://www.macmillanmh.com/socialstudies/2003-5/student/COpickbook.html
1st grade – People & Places
2nd grade – We Live Together
3rd grade – Our Communities
4th grade – Our Countries Regions
5th grade – Our Nation
6th grade – Our World (no consumable)
Maps
Student Practice
and Activity
Workbooks
available for
grades 1-5
No other
consumables
available
$17.00
$7.00
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ART
TITLE:
GRADE LEVEL:
COMMENTS:
Atelier Art
K-12
Level chart
listed below.
Each level contains an Instruction notebook, set of 3 DVDs, and art Prints. There are no
consumables with this curriculum. http://homeschoolart.com/
Please look at the leveling chart below and choose ONE level – each level teaches multiple
grades.
by Atelier Art
CONSUMABLES
AVAILABLE
PRICE PER
ITEM
No consumables
Order the LEVEL # on the book order form and remember only ONE level per family.
TITLE:
Artistic Pursuits
GRADE LEVEL:
K-3: Book 1
K-3: Book 2
K-3: Book 3
Gr 4-6: Book 1
Note: Only one level per Gr 4-6: Book 2
family.
Jr. High: Book 1
Jr. High: Book 2
Sr. High: Book 1
Sr. High: Book 2
by Artistic Pursuits
COMMENTS:
CONSUMABLES
AVAILABLE
PRICE PER
ITEM
No consumables
Grades K-12
These books are written to the student – NO teacher preparation is needed. Full color text
shows how art materials look and captures students’ interests and imaginations, inspiring
them to create original works.
Grades K-3 books include; Complete art history using works of the Great Masters. 32 projects
in each book, includes drawing, painting, paper craft, clay, printmaking, sculpture and more!
Limited supply of the preschool book available for check out with K-3 Book 1.
Grades 4-12 books include; 64 projects in each 4-12 book, each resulting in original artwork.
View American, European, and World art by the Great Masters and learn art history including
artist biographies.
Please note on order form which level and book you want.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE
TITLE:
Rosetta Stone
ONLINE
By Rosetta Stone
GRADE
LEVEL:
CONSUMABLES PRICE PER
AVAILABLE
ITEM
COMMENTS:
3-12 NOTE: Online only, kits are not available for checkout. Provides mastery instruction in Listening
$25.00
(Per
student)
Comprehension, Reading, Speaking and Writing. Systematic structure teaches vocabulary and
grammar naturally, without lists and drills. Previews, exercises and tests accompany every lesson with
automated tutorials throughout the program. NOTE: does not provide adequate grammar as needed
for High School Foreign language credit, supplementation suggested.
Headphones with microphone and usb port will be needed.
OTHER
TITLE:
Building Thinking Skills
by Critical Thinking Books &
Software
Core Knowledge Series
By Delta Education
GRADE
LEVEL:
COMMENTS:
K-12 Provides highly effective verbal and nonverbal reasoning activities to improve your student’s
K-6
CONSUMABLES
AVAILABLE
Student
workbooks
available for
all levels
vocabulary, reading, writing, math, logic, and figural-spatial skills as well as their visual and auditory
processing. This exceptional skill set provides a solid foundation for academic excellence and success
on any assessment test.
http://www.criticalthinking.com/series/052/index_p.html
Primary=K-1st Grade Level 1=Grades 2-3 Level 2=Grades 4-6
Level 3=Grades 7-12 (Choose Figural Level or Verbal Level they are separate curriculum)
What your K-6th Grader Needs to Know. Helps children gain the fundamentals they will need to make No consumables
available.
progress in school and be effective in society. http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/index.htm,
Order one grade level. Separate book for K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
PRICE PER
ITEM
$35.00
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