SAGE 2015-2016 Class Descriptions
** Classes listed by grade level **
1st & 2nd Grades
Gym
Play games that involve movement and educational themes.
Instructor: Marie Lamb
3rd & 4th Grades
Countries, Cultures
Exploring Countries and Cultures (based on My Father's World Curriculum) - This class will be an enrichment
study, filling in a "passport" and giving an overview of the world mainly through geography, science
(ecosystems and animals), and global art.
*No materials necessary, but if you choose to use this curriculum study for the year at home, we'll be tracking the order and pace in class with this study.
Instructor: Karla Myers
5th & 6th Grades
Science
Science experiments involving electricity, magnetism, chemical reactions, and anatomy. There is a $5 dollar
fee for this class.
World Cultures & Geography
You will be taking a fast trip around the world and getting an opportunity to explore the diverse people and
places on the seven continents. You will learn about their cultures while getting a better understanding of
the geography and history of the world thru a variety of activities such as mapping, researching, group projects, interviews and food tasting. I will supply each student with an organized 1-inch binder. Class and group
participation, completion of homework assignments, and chapter test will determine grades *Please note
that this class requires homework and some study/research time.
Required Materials 1. pens
2. pencils
3. loose-leaf paper
4. glue/glue sticks
5. scissors
6. colored pencils or markers
7. Textbook: National Geographic Student World Atlas 4th edition ISBN 978-1-4263-1775-0
Instructor: Dalanda Boyd dalanda.boyd74@gmail.com
7th & 8th Grades
Church History
We will look at the church and missions chronologically across the ages and world, using the History Lives Series by Mindy and Brandon Winslow and Trial and Triumph by Richard Hannula. Class time will consist of
highlighting a person and creating a personal timeline that also includes other world events. Throughout the
year, a book report will be guided to be worked on at home and then shared in class.
*Books not necessary but make wonderful home library additions
Instructor: Karla Myers
Pre-algebra
Will be using Math U See Curriculum however parents can utilize any curriculum at home.
Required materials 1. notebook
2. pen or pencil
3. graph paper at some point
Instructor: Kimberly Foreman
Science
Text will be Abeka Science Order and Reality copyright 1993. This is an introduction to plants, anatomy,
weather, cells, classification, and insects. Students will be expected to read chapters at home and answer
questions from the chapter. We will do some of the experiments from the chapter in class and some experiments will be assigned as homework. Tests will be given on the material in the chapters.
Required Materials Abeka Science Order and Reality copyright 1993. Available at Moores Expression in Va Beach and at
Amazon.com. It is a green book with a tree on the cover.
Instructor: Marie Lamb
9th-12th Grades
Exploring World History Pt. 2
The Renaissance to the Present (Ray Notgrass) - The class format will be a brief reading from In Their Words
(a collection of primary source writings) and the Bible study for the unit as an introduction, followed by guided, independent working through the text and answering curriculum quiz questions. Anything not finished
in class should be completed at home for the following week. The breakdown will be two lessons per week
with a unit exam every third week. For an additional literature credit, select books that coordinate with the
study, named in the curriculum, can be worked on at home.
Required Materials 1. Exploring World History (World History, Literature, and Bible part 2: The Renaissance to the Present) by
Ray Notgrass
2. Quiz and exam book (obviously, if the answer key is purchased, it should only be referred to after the
work is complete). The exam books cover part 1&2, while we'll only use pt. 2.
Instructor: Karla Myers
Algebra 1
Will be using Math U See Curriculum however parents can utilize any curriculum at home.
Required materials notebook
pen or pencil
graph paper at some point.
Instructor: Kimberly Foreman
Chemistry
Chemistry will be presented from a Christian perspective with insight into Creation, knowledge of the beginning, goals of Science, conservative conservation, and foundational truths. Students will have weekly assignments to reinforce classroom teaching. This is a high school class with expectations and will be graded accordingly. A syllabus will be handed out on the first day of class. Video labs will be incorporated and some
hands on experiments will take place.
Required Material –
1. Abeka Chemistry textbook (No lab manual required)
2. Notebook Paper
3. Pens or pencils
4. Folder to organize handouts
Instructor: Kimberly Foreman, Karen Babcock (Free Chemistry help online
http://www.mathtutordvd.com/public/Chemistry-Tutorial.cfm?gclid=CMD1kv77uMYCFdgXgQodN2YC8Q)
Biology Lab
In conjunction with the Abeka curriculum led lecture class the Lab class will be offered. Students will need to
pay an additional lab fee of $10 for this class payable to SAGE and PAGE. We will have virtual labs, Microscope use and hands on animal dissections. This will not be a class for the weak in stomach! Students may
also want to have their own apron to wear during dissections beginning in December.
Biology Lecture
This high school Biology course will be presented from a Christian prospective as we study the brilliant order
and design of God's creation. Students will be given weekly assignments and a syllabus to guide them into
more self discipline and dependability. Grades will be given in accordance to these standards.
Needed Materials:
1. Abeka Biology: God's Living Creation Text, Lab Manual and Student Test
2. 1 -1 in. - 3 ring binder
3. Subject dividers
4. Notebook Paper
5. Pencils or Pens
6. Highlighter
Instructor: Vernita Conner
Personal Finance
This course by watching short video lessons featuring Dave Ramsey and his team of experts, using on-line
resources, and participating in a variety of group exercises will develop students understanding and skills in
areas such as money management, budgeting, financial goal attainment, the wise use of credit, insurance,
investments, and consumer rights and responsibilities. Thru the various teaching methods students will
analyze their personal financial decisions, evaluate the costs and benefits of their decisions, and apply the
knowledge learned to financial situations encountered later in life. Class and group participation, completion
of homework assignments, and chapter test will determine grades. *Please note that this class requires
homework and some study and research time.
Required Materials 1. 1-inch 3 ring binder or folder
2. pens
3. pencils
4. loose leaf paper
5. calculator
6. textbook: Foundations in Personal Finance (High School Edition for Homeschool) by Dave Ramsey ISBN
978-1-936948-19-2. Please email me your name, cell phone number and number of books, if you would
like to order book from me for a group buy price, it will be $18.00. If you have questions, please email
me.
Instructor: Dalanda Boyd dalanda.boyd74@gmail.com
CHOIR
We were made to sing! This year, we will be learning music theory, practice sight-singing, and enjoying varied
musical repertoire, all with the goal of developing the wonderful gift of song given to us by our Creator. We
Required Material Successful Sight-singing, Book 1 by Nancy Telfer. This is available on Amazon (ISBN 0-8497-4167-X). Families
with multiple children in the class need only purchase one copy.
Instructor: Suzette Corey
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
What in the world is going on? We will gain a perspective as we pursue learning about the physical geography of Earth, as well as cultural aspects. Current events will be shared by the students consistently to keep us
in tune with how things all tie together. Those completing this class for a high school credit will also complete a two to three page paper.
Required Materials 1. Our text will be A Beka Book's World Geography in Christian Perspective, ed. 1, copyright 1998. The A
Beka code on the back is 12815011. (The cover has a beige globe with snow-capped mountains in the
background.)
2. Each student will also need the Map Studies consumable book. The cost for this book is $6.55 from A Beka. We can do a group order for the consumable book. Bring payment to Meet the Teacher Night.
I am looking forward to exploring with you!
Instructor: Suzette Corey