2014-2015 Co-Op Class Descriptions
GRADE
LEVEL
Class Name/
Subject
Nursery
Description
Min.
Students
Credit
Required Books
Other Material
Class Fee
Pre-K
Art
Morrow
K-1
Latin & Logic
K. Deno
Weekly ART themes with corresponding books/finger plays/songs and art
projects. Apples, pumpkins, Autumn and etc.
We will cover the first year of Song School in Latin. We will devote weekly to
Mind Benders and math games. Lastly, each class will be closed with a reading
from Wisdom and the Millers.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$10
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$8 for Copies of
Song School Latin
Worksheet
We would use many and varied activities to cover all the uses of language: reading,
writing, speaking, and listening. This would include reading aloud great children's stories
and doing activities associated with them (e.g. reading Caps for Sale, then playing Simon
Says and Monkey Imitation, walking across the room while balancing things on our heads,
Team Teach etc.), poetry writing and recitation, vocabulary development/enrichment ("How many
Wilkerson, B. Byron
words can we think of to use in place of 'good', 'big', 'said', etc. ?"), learning parts of
& LaManque
speech with mad-libs-type activities, playing with French and Spanish, spelling/copy work,
drama, listening comprehension activities, card-writing (thank you cards and others),
public speaking (show and tell and more), how to be a great conversationalist, reading the
comics, and how to tell and appreciate jokes.
Grade. 2-3
Language Medley
Grade 3-5
Mini-Weapons of
Mass Destruction
A. Byron
In this class we will be working together to create, innovate, and educate. We
will be creating simple machinery using engineering skills.
12
4
N/A
NONE
Possible items from home
$15
Grade 4-5th
Elementary Creative
Writing
L. Deno
We will continue working on basic paragraphs, descriptive writing, narrative,
comparing and contracting persuasive writing and how to paragraphs. The
children will be exploring various writing techniques, expanding vocabulary and
basic grammar. I hope to inspire kids to develop a love for writing through fun
and creative activities.
10
5
N/A
NONE
Notebook, 2 folders, pens and
pencils
NONE
Grade 6- 8th
European History
1100-1945
Torchetti/Harr
A study of European History through the following major topics; town & guilds,
The Renaissance, The Reformation, Age of Exploration, The Ages of Absolutism,
Reason & Revolution, Australia, The Victorian Era, and Both World Wars.
15
N/A
Full Yr.
All Materials will be
provided
N/A
6
1
Full Yr.
NONE
Set of watercolor brushed, basic
set of pencils (various levels of
softness), watercolor set,
watercolor paper, drawing pads:
1 small, 1 large
Drawing Basics
Kurr
9th & Up
Friendly Chemistry
Nicholson
Students will receive a solid foundation of for all future science. It uses simple
language, analogies, and multi-sensory aid with labes and geam to help materials
be better understoon. This course has all the topics found in Chemistry just way
easier. The will be the FUNNIEST class ever!!
Friendly Chemistry Book Introduction Chemistry
4th editon & Test &
Quizzes
Manipulation Set
9th & Up
Human Body
(Apologia Advanced
Biology)
Bailey/Barber
Combined with Exploring Creation with Biology, it give the student the equivalent
of a university biology course. In other words, these 2 courses together cover the
entire "Advanced Placement" (AP) curriculum. In order to take this course, the
student MUST have completed the 1st year biology course AND the 1st year
chemistry course. It covers both the anatomy and physiology of the Human
body's 11 Organ systems in detail
Apologia Advanced
Biology in Creation: The
Human Body, The
Human Body Dissection
Specimens (Solution/test
manual option)
Notebook, 2 pocket folder
Nursery
10
4
Full Yr.
A. Byron
Zoe S.
Jen S.
N/A
Students MUST be able
to follow safety
guidelines and
demonstrate self-control
Titus
Shannon
Lankford
N/A
NONE
$10
Morgan
Learning Through
Literature
Helper 2
N/A
$17
Grade 6th &
Up
Helper1
Prerequiste: Algebra I &
General Science
N/A
Jen. S.
In this class we will read various age-appropriate literature then participate or
create extended activities around the story.
N/A
N/A
N/A
NONE
NONE
$10
Teachers
children in Floater/
Class
Cleaner
Alvia as Helper
$15
Basic prerequisite is love for drawing and desire to master "how-to" details. We
will cover the basic rules of drawing, e.g. 3-D, perspective, composition as well as
the importance of light & shade in various settings. Water color will be our main
material. We will get into the most-used techniques. While tackling projects
students will be able to bring into play every bit of knowledge acquired.
Homework is a key part of this educational process involving independent
student research to come up with ideas and build on as well as re-enforce
insights gleaned from each in-class lesson.
Pre-K
Notes:
Hodges
9:30- 10:30
9:30 - 11:00
Teacher
Max.
Students
Sarah Jenks
Zoe S. /John B.
GRADE
LEVEL
Class Name/
Subject
Teacher
Description
K-2
Hands on Science
Scott
U. S. Geography
Min.
Students
Credit
Required Books
Very Hands-on Science. This class teacher science in a fun and hands on way.
Topics to be covered will include: Life Cycle of the butterfly, the water cycle, 5
Senses, Insect, the Food Pyramid, apples & pumpkins as well as plants & trees.
We will spend at least 2 weeks on each topic and will complete a lap book
and/or science notebook on each topic.
15
N/A
N/A
NONE
Brown/Hodges
In this class we will be using the Trail Guide to U.S. Geography to teach students
about the states and their capitals. Each student will be making a detailed binder
that will encompass every state and it's capital, mapping skills, landmarks,
regions etc. Each week we will cover 2 states and do supporting activities for
those states. Students will be expected to memorize the states & capitals as well
as be active participants in class
10
N/a
N/A
NONE
pencil, scissors, colored pencils
and glue stick
6
4
N/A
NONE
Biking: working bicycle, helmet,
closed toed shoes. Cooking: pencil,
pen, markers, crayons, notebook
and Apron
10:30-11:30
Grade. 2-3
Max.
Students
Grade 4-6
Biking/cooking
Zimmerman
1st- 6 weeks will be basic Bicycling Safety and Skills through games and practice.
At the end of the 6weeks there will be a bike rodeo where the students will
demonstrate their learning and win prizes. ** Cooking: This class will include
the following projects: 1- Edible Gifts: just prior to the holidays we will make
edible gifts to take home. Children can expect 2 gifts from 3 projects, totaling 6
gifts. 2-Special Diets: learn to cook as it applies to gluten free, sugar free,
vegetarian, dairy free etc. 3- Biblical Cooking: explore the Bibles food pyramid
through cooking, tasting, reading. Learn about seeds, nuts, spices, vegetables,
and fruits
Grade 4-6th
Recorder
Mallory
Students will learn soprano, recorder instrument, music theory, rhythm & music
composition through games and other musical activities. Beginner-Intermediate.
8
4
N/A
Recorder Express (To be
ordered by Teachers)
L. Deno
We will be covering various types of writing through a variety of fund and
creative methods. The class will learn about writing narrative, memoirs,
persuasive essays, poetry, summaries, informational essays and constructed
responses. As we are coving various types of writing genres, we will be looking at
idea development, sentence fluency, word choice, organization, voice,
convention and show don't tell.
8
4
N/A
NONE
1 HS
Some set of missionary
biographies, not
necessarily the Benge
series.
Grade 7- 9th
Grade 5th &
Up
Writing
Historic & Modern
Church History
Andrews
We will study chronologically via a combination of reading, lecture, discussion and writing
the lives and motivations of heroes of the World Christian Movement, beginning with the
life of St. Patrick and through modern times. We will rely heavily on the George and Janet
Benge biography series for 5th-8th grades and the Catherine MacKenzie Trailblazers series
for 8-12. Positive attitudes are appreciated!
15
8
11:00-12:30
Each quarter there will be one major writing assignment and it will vary to accommodate
the age groups represented.
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9th & Up
Economics &
Participation in
Government
9th & Up
Entrepreneurship
(Business/Business
Math)
Nursery
Torchetti/Harr
We will study how American Government works through units including;
branches of government, the Constitution, elections, and local government. In
Economics, we will study supply and demand, recessions, debt, inflation, and the
2007 financial crisis.
15
N/A
LaPan
Beginning business skills and math for High school students. Including: business
models, business proposals, advertising, budgeting, overview of business law;
Management. We'll include a year end project where students will submit a
business proposal and loan application, create a product market their product
and compete with other students for sales. We will use play money and I will
offer a prize.
15
5
Other Material
Provided
Notes:
$10
Recorder
(will be ordered by
teacher)
2 folders, pens and pencils
Helper1
Helper 2
Marissa M.
$10
Sarah
N/A
$30
Biking: No time will be
devoted to repair. They will
need to sit out if not
prepared which will miss
necessary skills to
participate in rodeo and are
taking a spot from someone
else.
$10 for course
materials
Quarterly reports/grades
ONLY given upon request
and prior arrangement by
parent
NONE
N/A
$42
Binder, paper, folders etc. &
supplies for Marketing as
students' creativity demand
N/A
N/A
$30
Morgan
Marissa M
Pre-K
ABC's
Graham
We will become familiar with the alphabet and develop early pre-reading skills
by concentrating on one letter of the alphabet each week, using all of our senses
when possible.
N/A
K-2
American History
through Literature
Benoit, Jenks Zoe &
Jen Steinberger
It will be an early American History thorugh Literture class using Beautiful Feet
Early American Hiostry as a guide and will include some art projects along the
way, incorporated into some of the classes
N/A
N/A
N/A
K-1
God Made Kinder
Music
Mallory
Music appreciation, music theory, rhythm instrument interaction, singing and
music games appropriate for K-1 students.
8
4
N/A
N/A
N/A
God Made Music Kinder
music (to be ordered by
teacher)
N/A
Zayvius/
Nathan
Needs to be
willing to
rideand in
variable
weather.
$20 Total -$15 for
license to use
Tapestry of Grace
Church History &
$5 additional
supplies
1/2
Economic
All Books Materials will
s & 1/2
be purchase by Teachers
Governme
nt
Full Yr.
Class Fee
Teachers
children in Floater/
Class
Cleaner
$0
John B.
$20
No Helpers need as there
are 4 Team-Teachers
$8 for course
materials
Quarterly reports/grades
ONLY given upon request
and prior arrangement
by parent
11:30-12:30
GRADE
LEVEL
Class Name/
Subject
Teacher
Description
We will be covering Gladys Aylward, Corrie ten Boom, William Carey, Amy
Carmichael, Jim Elliot, Jonathan Goforth, Adoniram Judson, Eric Liddell, David
Livingston, Lottie Moon, George Muller, Nate Saint, Mary Slessor, Hudson Taylor,
Cameron Townsend in the class. We will read a story, talk about a Good
Character Quality with each hero, Bible Verse, craft activity, fun facts, map and
flag about the country they represent . The main goal of class will be to
introduce the kids to some incredible Heroes of our Faith and show the
incredible things that God can do through regular people when they surrender
their lives to Him.
Grade 2-3
Missionary Heroes
McLeod
Grade 4-6th
Writing Structure
Pt.2
Hunt/Alger
Institute of Excellent in Writings- Student Intensive Continuation Course- Level A.
To take this class: student must have completed IEW SWI-A
DVD driven writing class built on Student Writing Intensive Level A taught at coop 2013-2014.
Max.
Students
Min.
Students
Credit
N/A
N/A
N/A
12
N/A
N/A
Student Packet to be
ordered by teacher
Previous Year Binder
$20 for packet.
(Optional ebook
available see Lisa)
10
N/a
N/A
NONE
pencil, scissors, colored pencils
and glue stick
$10
Apologia General
Teacher will purchase on lab kit
Science 2nd Edition Text for class use (distributing the
book, & Test & Quizzes
cost)
$55
Grade 4th- 6th
U. S. Geography
Brown/Hodges
In this class we will be using the Trail Guide to U.S. Geography to teach students
about the states and their capitals. Each student will be making a detailed binder
that will encompass every state and it's capital, mapping skills, landmarks,
regions etc. Each week we will cover 2 states and do supporting activities for
those states. Students will be expected to memorize the states & capitals as well
as be active participants in class
Grade 7th &
8th
General Science
Nicholson
This class will follow the Apologia General Science 2nd Edition course
N/A
N/A
Zimmerman
Please go to the Apologia Website to read the Physical Science Description. There
are 16 modules to complete the course. Lots of experiments! Given the breadth
of this class I will ask students to begin preparation one week prior to co-op, to
cover some assignments over the winter break, and may run the course through
the end of May. I will make arrangements with families individually to complete
the course and be available to students through May.
6
4
Grade 7th &
8th
Physical Science
Required Books
Other Material
Notes:
$5 Supplies
Must Be The Second
Edition of Exploring
Creation with Physical
Science
12:301:00
Class Fee
Helper1
Helper 2
Teachers
children in Floater/
Class
Cleaner
Julie Barber
Requiste: IEW 20132014 Co-op
L. Wilkerson
Amy S.
Owen & Emily
Shannon
Lankford
N/A
Cora
$15
Sage
LUNCH
Nursery
Pre-K
Morgan
Story hour/ Rest
Barber
Jen. S.
This class is downtime for your little one to relax and rest. We read stories, take
them to the bathroom, then settle in (with lights off) to watch a child-friendly
movie. Please send them with a blanket and pillow (or pillow-pet, etc), and their
favorite “lovey” if they have one. Whatever they use to get comfy and rest with.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$25 for supplies
N/A
Subscription to Gods
World News
N/A
$13 for
Subscription &
class material
Solid Helper to fill in as
Teacher from time to
time
Students in this class
need to be able to read.
This class can be useful
to struggling readers, but
non-readers will be lost
John B.
1:00-1:45
however, that we may not have time to read the book or watch the movie they
brought (we only have an hour ). We don’t want anyone upset.
K-1
The Science & Art of
Gardening
Jenks
This is class geared toward Kindergarten and 1st grade age children. We will be
exploring topics related to gardening through art and science. Each child will
keep a journal of our scientific experiments, as well as bring home a portfolio of
art projects. We will learn about things like how plants grow, how to plant seeds,
companion planting, herbal remedies, composting, etc. Surely we will need to
take an apple picking field trip and maple syrup tour to complete this class!
Grade 2-3
Gods World News
Graham
A study of Current Events, Geography and Social Studies to supplement what
you're working on at home, and to help young learners begin to think on their
role in God's great big world.
N/A
N/A
Grade 3
Health, Safety, &
Manners
Zimmerman
This Class follow the A Beka Book 3rd grade health curriculum. Topics include;
good posture, personal hygiene, exercise, nutrition, courtesy, first aid, safety, and
spiritual growth. I will enhance this program with additional activities.
Homework is an important part of this class. I try to take a holistic approach,
getting to know the student and working with them over the year to build their
skills.
6
3
A BEKA Health, Safety, Pencil, Highlighter, scissors, solid
Manners book #104663
color file folder
None
Grade 3rd-6th
Land Animals
Scott/Morrow
Students will complete weekly reading and assignments at home. Class time will
be used for experiments, mini-books, animal tracking, review questions, map
labeling and more.
20
N/a
Apologia Land Animals
World Map (preferably
of the 6th day Textbook
Laminated), Pencils, scissors and
AND Note booking
glue sticks
Journal Zoology 3
$7 for class
supplies &
experiments
Charles
Bekah, Rachel,
Kirk, Alivia
GRADE
LEVEL
1:00 -2:30
Grade 5 -7th
Class Name/
Subject
Apologia Chemistry
& Physics
1:45-2:30
Hunt
Description
This class will focus on getting kids ready for General Science with note taking,
lab sheets, and experiments.
This class will be best for older elementary kids.
Min.
Students
12
N/A
10 (but
flexible)
4
6th & Up
Chinese
Andrews
The Beginner Series (Go 100-400) provides solid foundation for continued study
of the Intermediate Series (Go 500-800). The Beginner Series aims to equip
students with vocabulary and common expressions for everyday interactions in
Chinese, while the Intermediate Series place more emphasis on cultural
comparison, self-expression, and opinion exchange. Present in Simplified Chines
and English, each level includes a student text, a workbook, and a CD-ROM
companion.
6th & Up
Melodramatic
Drama
Nicholson
The class will be using "Just Deal Wit It -Character Counts" ..an emphasis on
godly character acted out. And will be using "Drama For the Church Year".
Learning parts, and piece of theatre with empahsi in speaking (for a speech
credit). All students expected to participate. The students will try their hand at
directing, writing and being in a play.
N/A
N/A
9th & Up
Creative English 2
Torchetti/Harr
The study of written and spoken language in everyday areas of life. Units will
include literature studies, opinion writing, public speaking, theater, films, and
research. This is a continuation of the 2013-2014 course. However, NEW
students are welcome.
15
N/A
Nursery
Credit
Required Books
Other Material
Apologia Chemistry and
Physics’ Textbook
A three ring binder with
note paper, or Apologia
notebook Journal
Full Yr.
Full Yr.
Class Fee
Notes:
$7 Experiment
supplies
First 100 Chinese
Characters ($9.49 @
CBD)
LOT AND LOTS OF INDEX CARDS
OR QUIZLET
$70 For the books
and materials to
be ordered by
teacher.
N/A
N/a
N/A
NONE
If you took Creative English 1: Save
Notebook for continued use. New
Students will need 1 subject
notebook used exclusively for this
class
$12
Pre-K
Free Play
Benoit
K-1
Spanish
LaPan
Grade 2-3
God Made Music 3
Grade 2-3
Adventures with
Science Experiments
An hour for the preschool age little ones to have free play time with the creative
play set and toys in the preschool room. I will also bring play dough, coloring
books, and other items throughout the year for kiddos who may like a more
quiet form of play during that hour.
N/A
N/A
N/A
For the Spanish class: primary Spanish will use movement, art, music, and crafts
to introduce kids to the cultures of Spanish speakers. The kids will begin to learn
the most beautiful of the romance languages and Spanish/Mexican traditions,
from dia de los muertos to flamenco.
N/a
N/a
N/a
N/a
$25
Mallory
Music appreciation, music theory, rhythm instrument interaction, singing and
music games appropriate for 2nd -3rd grade students.
10
5
God Made Music 3 (to
be ordered by teacher)
$8 for course
materials
Brown/Hodges
This is a very hands-on science class. We will be using Adventure with atoms and
molecules -Chemistry experiments for Young People book and learning about
gages, liquids & solids - along with their interactive states. We will be doing a
new experiment each week. Each student will be making a detailed binder that
includes information and findings on each experiment performed. Students
should be prepared and ready to actively participate.
10
N/A
NONE
Pre-K
Gym
Wilkerson
K-2
Gym
Hunt
3-5th
Gym
TBA
6th & Up
Gym
Nicholson
Helper 2
Lisa Wilkerson
Shannon
Lankford
Owen
Jen. S.
N/A
Morgan
Helper1
Teachers
children in Floater/
Class
Cleaner
N/A
Morgan
Nursery
2:30 -3:15
Teacher
Max.
Students
N/A
Pencil, scissors, colored pencils
and glue sticks
John B./Emily
Hunt
$5 supplies
Eliana
Julie Barber
Quarterly reports/grades
ONLY given upon request
and prior arrangement by
parent
N/A
$10
N/A
Marissa M
Zayvius
/Nathan
Shannon
Lankford