3-11-16
11:00-12:00
Algebra I
Instructor: Jessica Fields
Grade: High School
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition plus a one-time copy fee of $20 (includes USB drive with
answer keys)
Text: Algebra 1 Glencoe 2004 (Red cover; Used editions under $10)
Course Description:
This course covers algebraic concepts including solving multi-step equations and
inequalities, graphing linear equations, solving systems of equations, and simplifying
polynomials.
Classical Approach to US History (Elem)
Instructor: Jamie Kelly
Grade: 1st-5th or by instructor permission
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee plus $10 copy fee
Text: N/A
Course Description:
This class will be a classical learning approach using US history, handwriting and US
geography. Each week a history sentence will be introduced. This sentence will have a
song and actions to help the student recite the sentence. The history sentence will be used
for handwriting during the week. Also, each week there will be a focus on four states and
capitals. During the second semester there will be a focus on major rivers and
mountains. Throughout the year we will be learning a song about the 50 states along
with a song that helps us name the presidents.
Constitutional Literacy
Instructor: Paula Hill
Grade: High School
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee
Text: Constitutional Literacy by Michael Farris ($33 at Mardel)
Course Description:
In this class, students will have the chance to study and learn what the framers of the
Constitution intended and some of the ways it has been changed and/or affected.
Students will view a 20 minute video taught by Michael Farris. They will learn
vocabulary and discuss questions provided in the text.
Elementary ASL
Instructor: Roshea Reininger
Grade: K-5th
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee
Text: N/A
Course Description:
This class is an introduction to the basic skills of American Sign Language-ASL. This
class will develop conversational ability, culturally appropriate behavior and expose
students to ASL grammar. We will learn the manual alphabet, numbers, vocabulary,
commands, questions and statements in ASL.
Elementary Math
Instructor: Freda Sidle
Grade: 4th-7th
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition
Text: Abeka Grade 5 Arithmetic Kit (Code #163171) $22.00
(Found through Abeka or possibly Textbook Exchange)
Course Description:
In this class, students work on the basics of arithmetic and story problems. We go at the
pace of the students so if more time is needed on some concepts we are able to do that.
Focused Reading
Instructor: Carla Jacques
Grade: 4th & up
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee plus a $15 copy and supply fee
Text: 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.
Middle School Literature
Instructor: Kristy Gamez
Grade: Middle School
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee
Text: Students will be reading
*Island of the Blue Dolphin (7weeks)
*The Hiding Place (7 weeks)
*The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (3 Weeks)
*Where the Red Fern Grows (6 weeks)
*Across Five Aprils (6 weeks)
*The Giver (7 weeks)
Course Description: We will be following Progeny Press curriculum. We will be
reading the novels, answering questions, learning vocabulary words, going over various
grammar terminology and doing essay writing.
Middle School Spanish
Instructor: Mackenzie Unale
Grade: Middle School
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee plus $10 copy fee (*Your child may be asked to bring in
items for a specific project or recipe.)
Text: TBD
Instructor will use supplemental material from:
Teach them Spanish
Un Poco de Todo
Spanish Playground
Course Description:
This is a beginning Spanish class. We will work on vocabulary and beginning grammar.
This is a great way to introduce the language and help prepare your student for high
school Spanish! (This class will not meet High School Transcript requirements.) We
will study cultures and countries in this class. We will learn songs to help with
vocabulary and try new foods! We will be speaking Spanish in class. This is hard
enough on their own, much less in front of peers. There will be no teasing when a
student is asked to read or speak aloud.
Performing Arts for Middle School/High School
Instructor: Sonya Brunner
Grade: 6th-12th
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee
Text: N/A
Course Description:
This class is open to all middle/high school students who are interested in singing, acting,
dancing, writing, instruments, and drawing. This class is a little bit of everything for
those kids that like multiple things. You don’t have to be great at any of these things—
just a willing heart to try!
Robotics I
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 mobilitymovement, 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.
Sociology
Instructor: Liz Phillips
Grade: Junior/Senior ONLY
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee plus $15 semester fee
Text: Sociology by John J Maconis (can be found on Amazon)
ISBN-13: 978-0205116713
ISBN-10: 020511671X
Course Description:
This class will provide students with the opportunity to take the Clep Test in Sociology.
Some controversial topics may be discussed but will be done with a biblical worldview.
Please consider this when signing up for this class.
Class participation is a must and will be 50% of the grade. Homework will be given and
will need to be completed so we can keep moving forward.
*Please be aware that students who are not completing assignments may be asked to
enroll in the class at another time that might work better for them.
Trigonometry
Instructor: Jeff Riles
Grade: High School
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee
Text:
Course Description:
Video Comp
Instructor: Pam Matthews
Grade: Middle School/High School
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee plus $10 copy fee each semester
Text/Resources: PC or laptop, camera and/or video camera, and editing program
Course Description:
The term video editing can refer to the process of manipulating video images. Once the
province of expensive machines called video editors, video-editing software is now
available for personal computers and workstations. Video editing includes cutting
segments (trimming), re-sequencing clips, and adding transitions and other special
effects.
Writing Process I
Instructor: CJ Powell
Grade: 9th-10th or by instructor permission
2 Semester Course
Fees: $30 monthly tuition fee plus $10 copy fee per semester
Text: Handouts, lessons, student notes and student work in the student notebook
Course Description:
The student will use the steps in the writing process to organize and develop ideas in a
paragraph, which lead to the five-paragraph essay using five purposes. Basic grammar,
mechanics, vocabulary will be extended.
CAT (Commons Area Time)
Instructor: CAT TEAM
Grade: 7th-12th
Fees: $10 monthly fee
Description:
Students will use this time for independent study, teacher-assisted study, as well as some
opportunity for roundtable discussion led by the instructor. 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. Snack
area and vending is available. Students may be enrolled in CAT once in the morning and
once in the afternoon.