10:00-11:00 Classes
8-27-15
Algebra II
Instructor: Jessica Fields
Grade: High School
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition plus a one time copy fee of $20
Text: Algebra II Glencoe 2004 (Used editions under $10)
Course Description:
This course continues to expand on concepts covered in Algebra I and introduces
matrices, imaginary numbers, and graphs of conic sections.
Art & Design (Art I)
Instructor: Jamie Kelly
Grade: 7th-12th
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition plus $15 semester fee
Text: N/A However a supply list will be provided by the instructor
Course Description:
Art 1 is a building block or foundation course. This class includes a broad range of topics
that help prepare students for all subsequent courses pertaining to art. Classes will
encompass age appropriate work. There are four parts to a disciplined art basic program:
* The project or product (lets make something)
* Art Appreciation (quality of art)
* Art History (who did what when)
* Critiquing Art (my work is good because…or Monet’s work is good because..)
Elementary ASL
Instructor: Roshea Reininger
Grade: Lower Elementary
2 Semester Course
Excellence in Writing
Instructor: Jeana Little
Grade: 3rd, 4th, 5th grades
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee plus a $20 book fee
Text: N/A
Course Description:
Students will learn how to use a wide range of models and techniques in writing
composition as they comprehend and digest a variety of enjoyable fiction and nonfiction.
Financial Peace
Instructor: Lori Williams
Grade: High School(counts as a full credit toward Personal Financial Literacy)
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee
Text: Consumable textbook is used (instructor will order)
Course Description:
This class will cover budgeting, savings, investments, insurance, how to write a check
and balance a checkbook. We will also cover the difference between a debit and credit
card, as well as the importance of staying out of debt! The students fill in the book that
moves along with the video. Discussion questions are asked during each video segment.
In addition, there is a test at the end of each chapter. If a student has a job I will assist
them in setting up a budget.
Focused Reading
(One-on-one program or small group for reading comprehension)
Instructor: Carla Jacques
Grade: All grades for the one-on-one program
Upper Elementary (ability level: 3rd grade) and Middle School (ability level: 4th-5th
grade) for small group
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee plus a $15 copy and supply fee
Text: One-on-one: Barton Reading and Spelling Program (supplied by teacher)
published by Bright Solutions
Small Group: Novels and Progeny Press guides
Course Description:
Reading skills and comprehension for students needing extra work to catch up to grade
level. Our novels will be one to two years below grade level to build confidence and
fluency.
Hebrew I
Instructor: Pam Matthews
Grade: Upper Elementary-Middle School
2 Semester course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee plus $10 materials fee per semester
Text: Instructor will hand out copies of material
Course Description:
A course for beginners in Hebrew with attention to the Aleph-Bet. The course will have a
more basic view and understanding of the Aleph-Bet as well as vowels and consonant’s.
Intended to develop the ability to read basic words and provide a foundation for further
studies. No previous knowledge of Hebrew is assumed.
Junk Drawer Robotics
Instructor: Shellie Johnson
Grade: Middle School through High School
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee, a $35 first semester fee(includes workbook), a $20 second
semester fee
Text: Junk Drawer Robotics (Through the 4H curriculum resources)
Course Description:
The Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum has three books. In book 1, the student will
explore the design and function of robotic arms, hands and grippers and build a robotic
arm that really moves! In book 2, the student will design and build machines that roll,
slide, draw or move underwater and explore robot mobility-movement, power transfer
and locomotion. Book 3 is all about the connection between the mechanical and
electronic elements of robots and the student will explore sensors, write programs, build
circuits and design their own robot.
Oklahoma History for Kids
Instructor: Kristy Gamez
Grade: 5th-8th (middle school)
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee
Text: N/A Instructor uses a variety of books and online resources to gather information
Course Description:
Each student will build his/her own Oklahoma History notebook. The student will have
vocabulary, notes, maps, timelines, book reports, article outlines and any other tools
needed to learn more about our great state’s history. We will also go on field trips and
the students will write about the experience and what they learned.
Photography I
Instructor: Liz Phillips
Grade: High School
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee plus $20 semester fee
Text: $30 for book plus student must have a camera
Course Description:
This course is designed to help students learn how to get out of auto settings on their
cameras and into manual settings. Weekly assignments will be given so that students
have the opportunity to practice the art of photography. Students will learn different
ways of displaying photography with each of the assigned projects. Most of all, students
will have lots of fun!
Pre-Algebra (Life of Fred)
Instructor: Cara Grant
Grade: Ages 11-17, depending on skill level
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition plus $10 material fee per semester
Text:
Course Description:
Life of Fred is a fun, interactive way to learn Pre-Algebra. The Pre-Algebra course is
actually three books and also covers beginning physics, beginning biology, and high
school economics. Life of Fred puts math into the context of everyday useful skills
instead of contrived disconnected math facts with no connection with the real world. Life
of Fred cuts most of the “kill and drill” out of math while adding in other useful life skills
information. Many students who “hate” math, find Life of Fred a refreshing, fun way to
achieve their math requirements. The student will be required to do 4 to 6 lessons a week
outside of class. Some weeks the bridges (tests) will be required for homework.
Reading Comprehension
Instructor: Freda Sidle
Grade: 4th-7th
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition plus a $10 book purchase fee (for books that the instructor will
purchase each semester for the students in addition to the ones from Abeka)
Text: Purchase the following through Abeka
1st Semester: Read and Think 3 (code 104426)
Read and Think 4 (106828)
Book: Paths to Adventure (code 104213)
2nd Semester: Read and Comprehend 5 (code 134872)
Read and Comprehend 6 (code 157147)
Book: Secret in the Maple Tree (code 104329)
Course Description:
This class will focus on understanding what is being read and then discussing it. We will
work on building confidence when reading aloud. We will work on reading flow and
reading with emotions shown by punctuation used. We will use worksheets with short
stories and questions to answer. We will read a few chapter books and a couple of
readers from Abeka.
Spanish I
Instructor: MacKenzie Unale
Grade: High School
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee
Text: Realidades Level 1 - 2004 Student Edition (textbook) Instructor will provide a
supply list
Course Description:
This is a beginning Spanish class designed to teach grammar and communication skills
needed to speak the Spanish language. In this class we will focus on pronunciation,
conjugation and vocabulary. My hope is that each child will leave this class with the
confidence needed to be able to attempt conversations with native speakers
State Capitals
Instructor: Paula Hill
Grade: Elementary Students (or anyone that needs to learn this information)
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition plus $20 materials fee
Text: No text required
Course Description:
In this course, we will learn two states, their capitals and one president per week. We
will use flash cards, coloring sheets, and games to make it more fun.
Writing Process II/Academic Writing
Instructor: CJ Powell
Grade: 11th-12th or by instructor permission
1 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee plus a one time $10 materials fee
Text: Handouts for Student Notebook
Course Description:
The student will use the writing process steps to engage in note taking skills, analytical
writing styles, and other writing tasks to prepare for a college classroom.
CAT (Commons Area Time)
Instructor: CAT TEAM
Grade: 7th-12th
Fees: $10 monthly fee
Description:
Students will use this time for studying, as well as for discussion/on task time for the
Study Smart-Work Skills concept. Students will have opportunities to listen to guest
speakers discussing a profession, college or employer. This time also includes
opportunities for the students to socialize with each other.