1st Hour Classes:
Astronomy (Whisler):
Welcome to the world of Astronomy! We will explore our universe together in order
to better understand how things work. This class will be student centered with many
topics pulled directly from student’s questions and research. It is an overview course
where we will touch on many ideas with the intention of stimulating student curiosity.
We will rely on the scientific method to guide our understanding.
King Alfred’s English (Hall)
King Alfred’s English: A History of the Language We
Speak and Why We Should Be Glad We Do
Do you remember the first time you looked under the hood of a car or
popped off the back of an electric toy to see the inner workings? Well, most of us go through our
entire life speaking a highly complex and organized set of sounds we call language without ever
getting a glimpse under its hood. So come have a look at some of the hidden springs and gears
that have steered and energized English over the centuries. King Alfred’s English provides a
guided tour of forces and events, conquerors and writers that have shaped, simplified, matured
and expanded English into what it is today—the first truly global language in history.
The capstone of the book is the story of how we got the Bible in English and its influence upon
our language.
◦ What were the driving ideas behind the Reformation?
◦ Are the New Testament documents really reliable and how do they
compare to other ancient manuscripts?
◦ Why was translating the Bible into English punishable by death?
◦ …and what does all THAT have to do with the history of English?
(from theshorterword.com)
For this semester course we will be using the text of the same name,
King Alfred’s English, as well as maps and timelines. Recommended
for Middle or High School age. Students will be expected to write 3
reports and participate in oral narration during class time. Qualifies as
1/2 unit History or 1/4 history, 1/4 unit English.
I will order books in bulk for $10.95 each.
IEW B & C (Baker, B)
The Institute for Excellence in Writing Student Writing Intensives B (middle school) and C (high
school) are recorded live with Mr. Andrew Pudewa. We will be using these four-DVD writing
courses to lay a solid foundation of writing skills. Over the course of the year, students will learn
how to effectively use a wide range of structural models and stylistic techniques in their
compositions, as they write on a variety of enjoyable fiction and non-fiction topics. Included
with the student handouts are complete teacher's notes, source texts, assignments, and checklists.
For our classes, you will need a notebook with paper (spiral or loose leaf), and the IEW packets
for your level. Go to IEW's website to purchase the packets needed for these classes. Go to
IEW.com/shop
Click "category" for a drop down menu
Click "e-books/PDF downloads"
Scroll down to find Student Writing Intensives B and C, $19.00 for the binder and packet, or just
$10.00 to purchase the PDF to print yourself (provide your own binder).
Pre-Algebra (Erlandson)
This class will be geared toward the students in the class to get them prepared to take algebra.
No specific text will be used, but lots of basics from Easy Peasy Homeschool as well as Khan
Academy will be the supplementary information. There is a $5 fee for this class for printing
costs. Please make sure your student takes the placement test before classes start! There will
be homework every week with emphasis on grasping and mastering concepts.
Middle School Drawing and Painting I (Veal)
We will study the elements of art and the principles of design. We will use a variety of media as
we study drawing and painting. The first eight weeks are devoted to drawing, while the second
eight weeks our focus will be on painting.
Martial Arts (Wieland):
Students will have the opportunity to learn Martial Arts in a Christ centered
environment. The focus will be on basic techniques including blocks, strikes, falls,
and holds. In addition, student's will be taught in an environment which does not
include any of the Eastern Philosophy which has permeated martial arts in
general. Students who take the class for multiple sessions will have the opportunity to
earn advanced belt levels.
Health (Rushing):
In this class, students will learn about things that are healthy for them.
The class will be informative and the information will carry with the students
throughout their lives. As a class we will concentrate on faith, food, fitness, focus,
and friends. It will be a wonderful opportunity to gather as a family with your student
as he or she is learning about health for themselves. I am asking that you will be their
support in what they are learning as well as the student sharing with you how they can
be a positive impact from the knowledge they are gaining from this class.
The book that will be used is as follows, but not limited to:
~Total Health by Susan Boe ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-1583312261
http://www.amazon.com/Total-Health-Choices-WinningLifestyle/dp/1583312269/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436374464&sr=81&keywords=total+health+boe
Physics Lab (Baker, J.)
This class is a full year course and will follow the general order of instruction of the Apologia
Physics course, covering one module every two weeks. As such, the course can act as either a
companion to home instruction, or as a stand-alone physics supplemental. While the primary
purpose of the course is experimentation, key concepts will be reviewed in order to maximize
teachable/A-Ha moments. There will be no grades assigned by the instructor. (The instructor
reserves the privilege of performing labs other than those described in the text, but consistent in
demonstrating the same physics principles.)
2nd Hour Classes:
Political Economy (Oleka)
This course is designed to get high school and middle school students to understand how to advocate
for, and organize towards a cause or idea they believe in. The general outline of the course is divided in
to thirds:
Part One: Understanding Campaign Operations and Strategy
This section of the course is designed to get students to understand that machinations of electoral
and advocacy politics. Students will be able to:
- Understand, define, and articulate what an advocacy and issue-oriented organization is
- Comprehend, explain, and define the different types of nonprofit organizations tax statuses
- Think critically about why each different organization design may work for different kinds of
causes
Part Two: Recognizing the 5 different levels of movement based leadership
This section is designed to explain to students the five different levels that a cause or idea must reach
in order to be considered movement-based level support. Students will be able to:
- Comprehend and articulate the first level of movement based leadership: Ignorance
- Comprehend and articulate the second level of movement based leadership: Awareness
- Comprehend and articulate the third level of movement based leadership: Acceptance
- Comprehend and articulate the fourth level of movement based leadership: Advocacy
- Comprehend and articulate the fifth level of movement based leadership: Activism
- Cite three historic examples of movement based leadership
Part Three: Independent Project
This section is for students to utilize the skills they've developed and create an independent project
that could lead to movement based leadership. Students will be able to:
- Find a local issue and design a non-profit and movement strategy to combat that issue
- Meet with 5 individuals of their choosing and move them one level on the movement based
leadership scale
Grades will be based on class participation and the depth of each student's independent project.
Readings will be assigned throughout the course to encourage discussion.
Algebra 1 (Baker, J.) –
This class is a full year course and will cover topics typical of a high school Algebra 1 class.
After reviewing several textbooks, I have chosen Foerster’s Algebra 1 because of its clear
presentation of concepts and logical format. Since we cannot meet as a traditional high school
math class would, we need a text that walks through the concepts with enough explanation for
the student to complete a week’s worth of material at home. Class time will be spent introducing
and reinforcing key concepts and going over homework problems that students had difficulty
with.
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As students work through the material, they will copy definitions, axioms, and other
important information into their notebook for easy reference.
Each week students will be assigned homework problems that can be checked with the
answers provided in the book.
Short quizzes will be given each week, covering materials assigned and reviewed.
Tests will be taken at home at the end of each chapter (about every 2 to 3 weeks) and
brought back to class for me to correct.
Grades provided to parents will be based on test scores, homework completion (pass/fail),
quiz scores, and class participation.
Textbook: Algebra 1: Expressions, Equations, and Applications by Paul Foerster (Prentice Hall
Classics Edition) - (I will be using the 1994 edition. Sources have told me that differences
between the 1994-2006 editions are minimal, so any editions published between these dates
should suffice.)
Public Speaking (Kelley)
This is an introductory class that includes instruction in composition, communication, and
exploration of public speaking experiences that focus on informing, and persuading. Students
will develop an understanding of public speaking to:
- improve language skills via research of various topics for speech preparation
- develop verbal communication through spoken words with the use of visual aids to
inform and persuade an audience
- build on comprehension through listening and following a speech
Students may find it helpful to have index cards and materials for visual aids for
assignments.
Art History I (humanities) (Veal)
We will study the first half of art history using Short Lessons in Art History.
We will cover Artists of the Italian Renaissance, Artists of Northern Europe, Spanish Masters,
and English Painters.
The texts for this class will be used the entire year.
Short Lessons in Art History at CBD for 19.99
Short Lessons in Art History Student Activity Book at CBD for 19.99
Home Economics Class (Ballerstedt)
We will be using a year-long curriculum with free lesson plans to help train our
daughters up in the way of the Lord with purpose. We do this so that He may use
them as future husbands or wives, father or mothers, or as single missionaries out in
the world. Here is the link to the curriculum:
file:///C:/Users/Dell/Documents/Home%20Economics%20Class/Home%20economics%20lesson
%20plans.html
The homework will be the daily readings and activities and we will do the cooking or
sewing lab in class. There will be take home questions covering the reading material.
6-7 Grade Math (Erlandson)
This class will be geared toward the students in the class to get them prepared to take prealgebra. No specific text will be used, but lots of basics from Easy Peasy Homeschool as well as
Khan Academy and A+ Tutor will be the supplementary information. There is a $5 fee for this
class for printing costs. Please make sure your student takes the placement test before classes
start! There will be homework every week with emphasis on grasping and mastering concepts.
Job Skills (Schafer)
Class course will involve learning how to create a resume that you can use for applying for
summer jobs and beyond. Also, the class will spend a lot of time doing mock interviews and
learning what companies are looking for in a potential applicant. Final exam will be a full
interview and your presentation of your final resume. Knowledge of Word is important to
complete the resume template.
IEW B & C (Baker, B)
The Institute for Excellence in Writing Student Writing Intensives B (middle school) and C (high
school) are recorded live with Mr. Andrew Pudewa. We will be using these four-DVD writing
courses to lay a solid foundation of writing skills. Over the course of the year, students will learn
how to effectively use a wide range of structural models and stylistic techniques in their
compositions, as they write on a variety of enjoyable fiction and non-fiction topics. Included
with the student handouts are complete teacher's notes, source texts, assignments, and checklists.
For our classes, you will need a notebook with paper (spiral or loose leaf), and the IEW packets
for your level. Go to IEW's website to purchase the packets needed for these classes.
For our classes, you will need a notebook with paper (spiral or loose leaf), and the IEW packets
for your level. Go to IEW's website to purchase the packets needed for these classes. Go to
IEW.com/shop
Click "category" for a drop down menu
Click "e-books/PDF downloads"
Scroll down to find Student Writing Intensives B and C, $19.00 for the binder and packet, or just
$10.00 to purchase the PDF to print yourself (provide your own binder).
3rd Hour Classes:
The World At Your Doorstep: A Class in World Geography (Shores)
The focus of this world geography class will be on cultures and people groups of the world. Our
laboratory and field for research is our very own city, Louisville.
Students will explore topics like:
What is human geography?
What is culture?
What are the elements that make up another culture?
Why should we care about other people groups and cultures?
Expect to:
Explore other people and places
Desire to try new foods
Travel the globe locally
See what God is doing among the nations in Louisville
Knots as Art (Glisson)
Knots – Weather they are an Art or a Craft knots are both functional and decorative. Class will
cover basic knots used in daily life to more advance decorative knots. Terminology, language
and history of knots will also be discussed. A 10 foot length of 3/8” soft rope, Home Depot or
Lowes, is needed, additional supplies will be discussed as needed. Not book need tutorials and
handouts will be provided.
High School Biology using Apologia Science (Bowles)
"Exploring Creation with Biology" textbook, 2nd edition. We will supplement information on
human body systems in preparation for Biology CLEP exam, as time allows.
Acting (Keeley)
This Acting class is designed for those who wish to improve their performance and speaking
skills. We will cover acting technique, use of space, diction, creative choices, timing, and
confidence. This class will be primarily focused on physical performance rather than a broad
spectrum of theater on the whole.
PE (Oleka/Barnes G. & S.)
This Physical Education class is designed for those who are not already athletes to learn the basic
skills and rules of 3 sports (basketball, soccer and volleyball) as well as basic fitness and healthy
lifestyle. Each sport will be taught for 4 weeks with fitness getting 4 weeks also.
Please wear non-marking shoes and clothes appropriate for lots of movement!
Grade will be based on participation in class and knowledge of the sports that are covered.
Parents – You are welcome to join us for any part of the class to get a little exercise 
Civil War (Hall)
Learn:
Why slavery was not the cause of the war, but only one of the issues in which the true causes
manifested themselves.
Why most Southern leaders did not expect succession to lead to war.
How the Great Awakening contributed to the war and affects the character
of American churches to this day.
How Cuba nearly became a Confederate state.
The part that Jesse James played in the war.
How Walt Whitman’s poem, O Captain! My Captain!, was a tribute to a Civil War leader.
What Reconstruction and the Communist Manifesto have in common.
How the war still affects us today.
For this year-long course we will be using the text The War Between the
States—America’s Uncivil War by the Western Conservatory of the Arts and Sciences as well as
maps and timelines. Recommended for High School age (or Middle-Schoolers who are avid
readers). Students will be expected to write 1 essay per semester.
Books are $50 ($25 for an e-book), however, if we have enough students, I can place a bulk
order to reduce the cost to $30. This is a beautiful and well-written volume that you will want to
keep for reference long after the class is over.
Public Speaking (Kelley)
This is an introductory class that includes instruction in composition, communication, and
exploration of public speaking experiences that focus on informing, and persuading. Students
will develop an understanding of public speaking to:
- improve language skills via research of various topics for speech preparation
- develop verbal communication through spoken words with the use of visual aids to
inform and persuade an audience
- build on comprehension through listening and following a speech
Students may find it helpful to have index cards and materials for visual aids for
assignments.
High School Drawing and Painting I (Veal)
We will study the elements of art and the principles of design. We will use a variety of media as
we study drawing and painting. The first eight weeks are devoted to drawing, while the second
eight weeks our focus will be on painting.
(If we don’t have enough students for two classes, I could combine these two with different
expectations based on the student’s grade level.)
There is no text, but I have a list of art supplies and an art fee of $15 for supplies that I order in
bulk.
Political Science (Wieland):
Students will study the unique aspects of the US Political System. Within this they
will look at the role of American Federalism, impact of media and public opinion,
Civil Rights and Liberties, Institutions of American Government, and Elections. In
addition, students will consider the current election cycle and interact with numerous
contemporary political issues.