Affirming Christ; Achieving Excellence
Course Catalog
2013-2014
Brighton Academy
10100 Metcalf Avenue
Overland Park, KS 66216
Phone: 913-269-6939
http://www.brightonkc.com
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Table of Contents
Art
ACT/Test Prep and College and Career Planning
Bible
Business
Communication Arts
Computer
Critical Thinking
Dance
Exploration Courses
Languages
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Science
Social Studies
Speech, Theatre Arts and Forensics
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NOTE: Instructors and course offerings are listed but are subject to change based on course
content and the number of students enrolled.
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Art
ELEMENTARY COURSES
Adventures in Art (Grades 4-6) One day per week
Come explore the wide world of art in this class where students will learn art history and the
elements of art in conjunction with a variety of media and techniques. We do different projects
and learn new things every year, so returning students are welcome! Creativity is strongly
encouraged and students are urged to experiment with different media which may include
pencil, crayon, pastel, paint, watercolor, collage, printmaking, fibers, and sculpture. The class is
loosely structured in units of 3-5 weeks, with each unit focusing on a specific element or period
of art history. An example of a unit would be: Color groups and how impressionist artists like
Van Gogh and Monet use color in their paintings, with students creating 2-3 projects related to
different color groups using paint and pastel. Students will keep an out-of-class sketchbook
with a simple weekly drawing assignment. All projects are completed in class and no supplies
are required except a pencil and sketchbook. Come and join our class to learn all about art and
express your creativity!
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Christy Berry
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: sketchbook and pencil
Art Studio Elementary One day per week
The Art Studio for elementary course is a hands on class in which students will get to create
projects while learning about a variety of different art periods, styles and artists. Each project
will also include the study of the basic art elements and principles of design while using a wide
variety of art media which may include crayon, pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink, marker,
watercolor, tempera paint, acrylic paint, pastels, oil pastels and various clays. Even though
elementary art students are not given project grades, all lessons still meet grade level
requirements for the state and national art education standards.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Julia Shaw
Materials Fee: $55/semester
Required Materials: pencils, erasers and sketchbooks
Elementary Art One day per week
Come explore the wide world of art in this class where students will learn art history and the
elements of art in conjunction with a variety of media and techniques. We do different projects
and learn new things every year, so returning students are welcome! Creativity is strongly
encouraged and students are urged to experiment with different media which may include
pencil, crayon, pastel, paint, watercolor, collage, printmaking, fibers, and sculpture. The class is
structured in units of 3-5 weeks, with each unit focusing on a specific element or period of art
history. An example of a unit would be: Color groups and how impressionist artists like Van
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Gogh and Monet use color in their paintings, with students creating 2-3 projects related to
different color groups using paint and pastel. Students will keep an out-of-class sketchbook
with a simple weekly drawing assignment. All projects are completed in class and no supplies
are required except a pencil, eraser and sketchbook. Come and join our class to learn all about
art and express your creativity!
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor:
Materials Fee: $55/semester
Required Materials: Students will be required to bring pencils, erasers and their own
sketchbook to class. Sketchbooks may be any size, although spiral bound sketch books are
recommended for their durability.
Fiber Art (Grades 5-12) One day per week
Mrs. Berry’s expertise is fiber art and this exciting class covers all her favorite media including
felting, spinning, weaving, resist dyeing, embroidery, knitting, and crochet. If you’ve ever been
inspired by a handcrafted piece of fiber art and wanted to explore the textures and processes of
creating with fiber, this is the class for you. Students will learn about the rich history of fiber
art, practice the techniques for each medium and then create projects based on what they’ve
learned. No prior experience in art is necessary for this class, just an excitement for the subject
matter! Due to the structure of this class there will be as much or as little out-of-class work as
the student desires.
Minimum 5, Maximum 15
Instructor: Christy Berry
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: None
Play in the Clay One day per week
Students will learn a wide variety of hand-building pottery techniques to create both 2-D and 3D works of art that can be both decorative and functional. Students will also learn about the art
elements and principles of design as well as different artists and art styles. Art media for
sculpting may include earthenware clay, modeling clay, celluclay and sculptamold.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Julia Shaw
Materials Fee: $90
Required materials: Students must bring with them to class a pencil, folder for handouts, lotion
(clay can be very drying to the hands) and a sketchbook of any size, although spiral bound or a
sewn binding is preferred to the glued binding.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Advanced Drawing and Painting (HS) One day per week
This class is for students who have had the basics and are ready to go on to more advanced
drawing and painting skills and techniques. We will cover a wide variety of art media, meeting
National Art Education standards for the Arts while incorporating art elements and principles of
design and touching a little bit upon art portfolio development.
Minimum 8 maximum 20
Instructor: Julia Shaw
Materials Fee: $75/semester
Required Materials: pencil, eraser, folder and spiral bound sketch book
Art History (dual credit) One day per week
This is a dual credit course offered at Brighton and taught using the same text and course
outline as Central Christian College. As quoted from their course syllabus, "Art history, art
works and artists used by God to represent and illustrate Christian principles to the next
generation are vitally important thoughtful communication in general and to the spread of the
Gospel." Students who take this course will increase their visual, intellectual and verbal
understanding of Art in the past and present while developing a well-rounded opinion of the
use of visual images and to communicate that intelligently.
Learning outcomes for this course include that students will be able to...
 recognize the major art periods historically and regionally; the major artists and their
works of art while acquiring and using Art vocabulary.
 see and experience some of the various visual art media.
 research and communicate by writing about, visually showing and verbally talking about
artists and understand current trends in art with emphasis on Christian and Bliblical uses
of Art.
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
 Art appreciation course is often a general requirement for college students of most
majors.
 The dual credit course offered at Brighton has a small class size of 10-20 students vs. a
lecture hall with hundreds of students.
 Our course allows for interaction and dialogue between the instructor and students,
increasing the depth of growth and understanding.
 Central Christian College has structured their Art Appreciation course to include
occasional experimentation of the art media that the artists being studied used to
create their art.
 The course is completed over a full year rather than in a single semester.
Minimum 8, Maximum 25
Instructor: Julia Shaw
Materials Fee: $20/semester
Required Materials:
Required text: The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich, 16th Ed. ISBN # 0-7148-3355-X
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Drawing/Painting (MS/HS) One day per week
Drawing and Painting is a course for both the inexperienced student and those who are already
knowledgeable in the arts and looking to improve their skills. This course will give students the
opportunity to learn and explore a variety of Art media such as pencil, colored pencil, marker,
pastel, oil pastel, conte crayon, watercolor pencil, watercolor, acrylic as well as mixed media
projects. Projects will be based on the art elements and principles of design as well as different
art styles and artists. Students are more than welcome to re-enroll in the course multiple years
since the course projects will continue to change from year to year.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Julia Shaw
Materials Fee: $75/semester
Required Materials: Students should bring their own pencils, erasers, folder for class handouts
and sketchbook to each class. Sketchbooks may be any size, however spiral bound or a sewn
binding is preferred as they tend to be more durable than the glued binding of some brands.
Exploring Art (MS/HS) One day per week
Come explore the wide world of art in this class where students will learn art history and the
elements of art in conjunction with a variety of media and techniques. We do different projects
and learn new things every year, so returning students are welcome! Creativity is strongly
encouraged and students are urged to experiment with different media which may include
pencil, pastel, paint, watercolor, collage, printmaking, fibers, and sculpture. Class time is
structured around units in which students first learn about a period of art history, the
techniques of a certain medium, and the concepts related to an element of art, then complete
a project based on that learning. An example of a unit would be: The impressionists and their
use of color and brushwork, acrylic paint color mixing and layering, and the concept of
atmospheric perspective, with the end product of an impressionistic landscape painting. No
prior artistic knowledge is necessary and all skill levels are welcome. Come and join our class
to learn all about art and express your creativity!
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Christy Berry
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: Students will be required to keep an out-of-class sketchbook with a
weekly drawing assignment and may have a few other out-of-class assignments. All projects are
completed in class and no supplies are required except a pencil and sketchbook.
Fiber Art (Grades 5-12) One day per week
Mrs. Berry’s expertise is fiber art and this exciting class covers all her favorite media including
felting, spinning, weaving, resist dyeing, embroidery, knitting, and crochet. If you’ve ever been
inspired by a handcrafted piece of fiber art and wanted to explore the textures and processes of
creating with fiber, this is the class for you. Students will learn about the rich history of fiber
art, practice the techniques for each medium and then create projects based on what they’ve
learned. No prior experience in art is necessary for this class, just an excitement for the subject
matter! Due to the structure of this class there will be as much or as little out-of-class work as
the student desires.
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Minimum 5, Maximum 15
Instructor: Christy Berry
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: None
Portfolio (HS) One day per week
This class is designed for advanced high school Art students who would like to increase their
skills, build a professional looking portfolio for college entry into art programs, creating an artist
resume including an artist statement to pursue a career in Art. This class will cover a wide
variety of mixed media materials and may require students to do a lot of work outside of class.
Minimum 8 maximum 20
Instructor: Julia Shaw
Materials Fee: $75/semester
Required Materials: pencil, eraser, folder, spiral bound sketchbook, portfolio folder or
presentation binder.
Sculpture/Ceramics (MS/HS) One day per week
Sculpture and Ceramics offers the opportunity for students to explore art media such as
clay, paper maché, plaster, wire and wood as well as applying the appropriate patina for
different sculptural forms (glazing stoneware, for example). Students will learn about the
different types of sculpture such as relief, kinetic and in the round while constructing both 2-D
and 3-D pieces that can be functional or decorative. Both beginning art students as well as
more experienced students are encouraged to enroll. Projects will change from year to year
to keep those creative juices flowing for returning students.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Julia Shaw
Materials Fee: $100/semester
Required Materials: Students will be required to bring a pencil, folder for handouts and a
sketchbook to each class. Size of sketchbook is optional, although spiral bound or a sewn
binding is preferred over glued bindings for durability throughout the year.
Secondary Art (MS/HS) One day per week
This class is perfect for the students still developing their skills and wanting to experience a
wide variety of art media. We will cover all the basics plus some including art elements and
principles of design as well as studying a wide variety of artists’ art styles and art movements
throughout history.
Minimum 8 maximum 20
Instructor: Julia Shaw
Materials Fee: $75/semester
Required Materials: pencil, eraser, folder and spiral bound sketch book
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ACT/Test Prep and College/Career Planning
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
ACT Test Prep (Mini-course) One day per week
This class provides a combination of instructor-led lecture, discussion, and exercises combined
with individual tutoring. The course objective is to prepare students to get their best results on
the ACT Test. The course teaches specific methods for each section of the ACT Test, as well as
test strategies and specific practice methods.
Course Outline
 Session 1 Introductions, overall test-taking approach, teach the English method.
 Session 2 Review assignments. Teach Reading method and Active Reading.
 Session 3 Review assignments. Teach Math method and TGER practice method.
 Session 4 Review assignments. Teach Science method.
 Session 5 Review assignments. Individual review and evaluation of each student’s
results, including timing, score, and methods.
 Session 6 Individual review and evaluation of each student's results. Assist each student
in self-evaluation and practice approach.
 Session 7 Individual review and evaluation. Review of test strategies and physical testtaking considerations, such as adequate sleep, eating right, using a watch/timing,
stretching, slow breathing, relaxing.
Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Instructor: Doug Curts
Materials Fee: All books and materials are provided as part of the course fee. The Kaplan
ACT Prep book will be used.
Career Exploration and College Planning One day per week
This course will guide students through the career exploration and college planning processes
to provide the strategies and skills necessary for a lifetime of career-related decision making.
Students will engage in a variety of self-discovery assessments, exploring personal traits,
interests, values, and skills to define and clarify college and career plans. They will learn how
their course work now will impact their success in the future. Students will explore career
interests, learn interviewing and online research skills, and apply them as they investigate
occupations and colleges in depth. They will discover career and college options, education
choice and requirements, college and career plans and development. This course is designed to
help the student understand that God designed them uniquely and personally and that He not
only has a plan for their life, but that He has equipped them for the call He has placed on them.
They will learn how to match their design with specific career fields and occupations. They will
also develop an academic resume, put a transcript together, begin to apply for scholarships,
and understand the college search and application process. The student will have the
opportunity to shadow individuals in areas of career interest.
Minimum 8, Maximum 15
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Instructor: Paula Lang
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: A 2” three-ring binder with seven tabs/dividers, willingness to seek God’s
will, and a desire to learn more about themselves and what their future holds.
Textbook: What Color Is Your Parachute for Teens, 2nd Edition, by C. Christen and R. Bolles.
ISBN-10: 158008141X
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Bible
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Introduction to the New Testament (dual credit) One day per week for 2 class periods
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW SOON!
Minimum 2, Maximum 15
Instructor: Dennis Knight
Materials Fee: $
Textbook:
Worldviews One day per week
This is an introductory course to broaden our understanding of the world we live in. It can serve
as a continuation of the concepts and thought processes learned in Critical Thinking II.
Worldviews is designed primarily as a forum for open discussion in the classroom, with very
little out of class work or reading. We will compare and describe similarities and differences in
the ways various world cultures define individual rights and responsibilities including the use of
rules, folkways, mores and taboos. We will also analyze economic, political, educational,
familial, and religious institutions as agents of both continuity and change. All this will be
studied under the umbrella of the Biblical Worldview, as well as insights I've garnered during
my missionary journeys. This class seeks to achieve the goal of better understanding this
diverse world and our place in it!
Minimum 5, Maximum 20
Instructor: Dennis Knight
Materials Fee: $
Textbook:
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Business
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Accounting Two days per week
NEW COURSE
Students will learn the fundamentals and principles of double-entry accounting for service and
merchandising businesses. The class focuses on financial reports along with transactions,
journals and ledgers for a sole proprietorship and partnership. Manual activities, digital
applications and simulations are used to reinforce understanding. This class is highly
recommended for students who plan to pursue a business degree or own or manage a business
in the future.
Minimum 6, Maximum 20
Instructor:
Materials Fee:
Required Materials:
Textbook:
Economics One day per week
Economics is the common sense science of how and why businesses, governments, and people
make the choices they do. This class will introduce economic terms and theories with an
emphasis on a Christian world view, common sense and practical application. Students will
learn the impact of supply and demand, the role of the Federal Reserve Bank, the differences
between Capitalism and Socialism, and other essential topics. We will discuss current events to
gain an understanding of our country's economy and its future.
Minimum 10, Maximum 20
Instructor: Heather Murphy
Materials Fee: None
Textbook: Economics, 2nd Edition by BJU (Bob Jones). Used copies of this text are available
through Homeworks as well as other sources.
ISBN 978-1-59166-411-6
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Communication Arts
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COURSES
Grammar and Reading 4/5 Two days per week
Many students find grammar to be a dry subject; but when learned through good literature,
grammar comes alive with meaning. Students can actually have fun practicing grammar and
good communication skills while reading and discussing good books. Students will learn
grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and fundamental composition through the use of the Shurley
English curriculum and reading and writing about literature. The Shurley English curriculum
utilizes all learning styles, exposing the learner to activities to “see it, hear it, say it, and do it.”
The class will enable students to learn and retain the eight parts of speech through
jingles/chants, analyze the role of each word in a sentence, and gain an understanding of
sentence structure. Students will identify and label the parts of speech in a sentence using the
Question and Answer Flow as a way to analyze the role of each word in a sentence. Students
will apply learned skills to write their own sentences, improve and expand sentences, and apply
editing and revision strategies. Additionally, each student will use a dictionary and thesaurus,
learning assigned vocabulary to further develop their language and communication arts skills.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: Loose leaf notebook paper; pencil; pen
Required Materials: TBA
Textbook: Shurley English Homeschool Student Workbook, Level 5; Shurley English Homeschool
Practice Booklet, Level 5;
Level 5 Jingle CD (optional/recommended)
Grammar and Reading 5/6 Two days per week
Many students find grammar to be a dry subject; but when learned through good literature,
grammar comes alive with meaning. Students can actually have fun practicing grammar and
good communication skills while reading and discussing good books. Students will learn
grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and fundamental composition through the use of the Shurley
English curriculum and reading and writing about literature. The Shurley English curriculum
utilizes all learning styles, exposing the learner to activities to “see it, hear it, say it, and do it.”
The class will enable students to learn and retain the eight parts of speech through
jingles/chants, analyze the role of each word in a sentence, and gain an understanding of
sentence structure. Students will identify and label the parts of speech in a sentence using the
Question and Answer Flow as a way to analyze the role of each word in a sentence. Students
will apply learned skills to write their own sentences, improve and expand sentences, and apply
editing and revision strategies. Additionally, each student will use a dictionary and thesaurus,
learning assigned vocabulary to further develop their language and communication arts skills.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: Loose leaf notebook paper; pencil; pen
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Required Materials: TBA
Textbook: Shurley English Homeschool Student Workbook, Level 6; Shurley English Homeschool
Practice Booklet, Level 6;
Level 6 Jingle CD (optional/recommended)
PROGYM GENERAL INFORMATION/TEXTS
For all the Progym classes, students may purchase workbooks directly from Classical
Composition. Workbooks will be purchased on the first day of class from the instructor. Some
courses require multiple workbooks that can be purchased throughout the year as needed.
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Progym #1 Fable 1 workbook
Progym #2 Narrative 2 workbooks
Intro to Progym MS 3 workbooks
Intro to Progym HS 5 workbooks
The Progym #3 will need one workbook
Supplies needed for all Progym classes: 3 ring binder, notebook paper, pencils
Progym #1 Fable (4th Grade) Two days per week
Fable is the first stage in the Progymnasmata, an effective writing program that was used
before the 4th century AD throughout the world producing effective writers. It is now being
revived throughout the country in classical schools and home schools with stunning
results. Your student, whether a gifted or struggling writer, will enjoy putting the wonderful
Aesop's fables into his or her own words while learning fun ways to write creatively and
descriptively. This is a "no more tears" writing program and you will be amazed at the
results! Telling a story is fundamental to good communication and this is the exercise that
teaches students to do just that.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Jenny Behrens
Progym #2 Fable/Narrative (5th grade) Two days per week
For those in 5th grade who have not had Progym, and for those who have finished Fable.
Fable is the first stage in the Progymnasmata, an effective writing program that was used
before the 4th century AD throughout the world producing effective writers. It is now being
revived throughout the country in classical school and home schools with stunning
results. Your student, whether a gifted or struggling writer, will enjoy putting the wonderful
Aesop's fables into his or her own words while learning fun ways to write creatively and
descriptively. This is a "no more tears" writing program and you will be amazed at the
results! Telling a story is fundamental to good communication and this is the exercise that
teaches students to do just that.
In the Narrative stage, the second stage of the Progymnasmata, students continue to hone their
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story-telling skills, and practice using creativity, description, and variety in their compositions
through rewriting in their own words, great stories from the past including folk tales, Biblical
narratives, and myths. Students are taught 18 figures of description that aid students who do
not naturally come up with ideas, and also provide a great spring board for those who are gifted
in this area.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Jenny Behrens
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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES
Communication Arts Two days per week
This course focuses on grammar, writing, literature, and vocabulary to continue students’
development of their God-given ability to communicate and think creatively and critically.
Students will practice their written expression through writing in a range of styles and voices.
Study of vocabulary, parts of speech, and sentence patterns further equips students with
important tools of communication and thinking.
Minimum 8, Maximum 25
Instructor: Taylor Sasse
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required Text: TBA
Creative Writing One day per week
NEW COURSE
In this course, students will explore the elements of writing fiction and poetry through regular
assignments geared at deepening skills in character development, crafting a plot, dialogue,
writing different genres, and using figures of speech such as metaphor and simile. During the
second semester, students will create a portfolio of polished work, which may include edited
and revised class assignments, stories or poems written independently, or even an edited and
revised longer work (such as a novella or a novel). The second semester will include regular
writing workshops, during which students will share pieces from their portfolio with one
another and give feedback. Through these workshops, students will gain a broader audience for
their writing and also learn the art of constructive criticism. At the end of the year, each student
will submit his or her favorite completed writing assignment to be published in a book, of which
everyone will receive a copy.
Students can expect weekly writing assignments of 500-1000 words (5-10 handwritten pages).
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: Students will be asked to pay $5 for a copy of the class book published at the
end of the term
Required Materials: Loose-leaf notebook paper, pen or pencil, and a three-ring binder or twopocket folder. Students will have the option to type assignments, but access to a computer is
not required.
Required Text: TBA
Intro to Photography and Yearbook (7-12) One day per week
This is a great class for both the inexperienced and experienced photographers! Students will
learn about the many different types of photographs, composition, design layout, critique and
editing. We'll also be putting our skills to use by photographing the everyday student life at
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Brighton as well as special events when possible and collaborating together to create the 20132014 Brighton Academy yearbook.
Minimum 4, Maximum 20
Instructor: Julia Shaw
Materials Fee: $25
Required Materials: Students will need to bring with them to class a notebook, pencil, folder
with pockets, 1" or 2" 3-Ring binder and a camera. Students should also purchase a package
of 8.5X11 photo paper and have access to a color printer at home. A laptop would be helpful to
bring to class, but not required.
Textbook: None
Middle School Grammar Through Literature Two days per week
Many students find grammar to be a dry subject; but when learned through reading and
writing, grammar comes alive with meaning. Students can actually have fun practicing
grammar and good communication skills while reading and analyzing good books. Students will
learn grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and fundamental composition through studying the books
listed below.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Cathan Prinzing
Materials Fee: $15
Required Materials: 3-ring binder with 5 dividers and a folder, notebook paper, pencils
Textbook: Learning Grammar Through Writing by Sandra M. Bell and James Wheeler
ISBN-13: 978-0838814932
Families also need to provide students with the following books, either by purchase or from the
library. You Can’t Read This by Val Ross - Nonfiction; A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park Historical Fiction; The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder - Mystery; All Creatures Great and
Small by James Harriot - Memoire; A String in the Harp by Nancy Bond - Fantasy; Eva by Peter
Dickenson - Science Fiction; The Great Divide by T. Davis Bunn - Adventure; Drawing from
Memory by Allen Say - Autobiography
PROGYM GENERAL INFORMATION/TEXTS
For all the Progym classes, students may purchase workbooks directly from Classical
Composition. Workbooks will be purchased on the first day of class from the instructor. Some
courses require multiple workbooks that can be purchased throughout the year as needed.
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Progym #1 Fable 1 workbook
Progym #2 Narrative 2 workbooks
Intro to Progym MS 3 workbooks
Intro to Progym HS 5 workbooks
The Progym #3 will need one workbook
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Supplies needed for all Progym classes: 3 ring binder, notebook paper, pencils
Intro to Progym 1 (MS) Two days per week
For students in 6th-8th grade who have not had previous Progym courses.
This course is for students 6th grade and higher who have not had instruction in the classical
writing method called the Progymnasmata (progym for short). The Progym is a set of exercises
(14 stages in all) developed in ancient education to move students in a smooth and logical
progression from the basics of telling a story all the way to a thesis exercise. The purpose of the
exercises is to prepare students to become clear and effective communicators as they become
equipped to tackle higher level writing tasks in the upper grades of high school and in college.
In this course students will begin at the initial stage of the Progym with Fable and then will
move to Narrative. In these two stages students learn how to tell a story effectively while
engaging the imaginations of their audience. During second semester the class will progress to
the Chreia/Maxim stage which teaches how to develop an idea that is focused on a wise saying
(also called a chreia or commonplace). These ideas are developed through eight paragraphs,
four of which are narratives, thus using the skills mastered in the Fable and Narrative stages.
Students also learn to write an introductory paragraph and a closing paragraph called an
epilogue. This class will meet twice a week. The purchase of a Fable, Narrative, and
Chreia/Maxim workbook is required at the time each is covered. Each are $19.95. The teacher
will bring the workbooks to class when needed and will send out an email indicating that.
Minimum 6, Maximum 15
Instructor: Jenny Behrens
Progym #3 Chreia/Maxim Two days per week
Prerequisite: Fable/Narrative course
In this stage of the Progym students use the story telling ability that they gained in
Fable/Narrative and in addition, learn other methods for developing an idea, through writing an
eight paragraph essay about a "chreia" or wise saying such as a proverb or a quotation from an
American President. Through writing these eight paragraphs, they learn to develop a topic
sentence with support points giving them foundational skills that they will use in high school
and college.
Minimum 6, Maximum 15
Instructor: TBA
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HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Communication Arts 1 (9-10) Two days per week
Communication Arts 1 will cover parts of speech, grammar rules, and basic sentence structures.
Students will use these skills to write paragraphs and essays for a variety of purposes. There will
also be a creative writing component to the class including poetry and a literature unit. Weekly
vocabulary and spelling assignments will add depth to each student's writing abilities.
Minimum 8, Maximum 15
Instructor: Sheri Thompson
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: 3 ring notebook, 5 dividers, loose leaf notebook paper, blue/black pens, pencil
Textbook: Grammar 9 from BJU available at http://www.mardel.com/writing-grammar-9student-text-bju-press.aspx
Communication Arts 2 (11-12) (dual credit) Two days per week
This course will begin with a review of basic grammar and writing skills. Students will learn
a writing strategy called P.E.N.S. and learn to apply it to their writing. The class will read two
novels: The Chosen by Chaim Potok and To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Using these
stories, students will discuss and write about the literary themes, discuss the importance of
setting and how the historical significance relates to the overall moral of each book. Students
will learn about character development and draw parallels between the plot and Bibical
principles. They will complete various types of writing assignments and projects based on
concepts learned. Students will also learn to write essays which can be used in other areas of
study such as informative, persuasive and compare/contrast essays and biography. Throughout
the year, students will learn new vocabulary related to each literature unit as well as words
necessary and appropriate for high school students and for preparation for college entrance
exams. Second semester, students will complete a major research project. Finally, students will
prepare for the writing portion of the SAT/ACT college entrance exams through in-class essays
and practice writing assignments. Students should already have a basic knowledge of the parts
of speech in order to be successful in this class.
Minimum 8, Maximum 18
Instructor: Sheri Thompson
Materials Fee: $25 (for text provided to students)
Required Materials: 3 ring notebook, 5 dividers, loose leaf notebook paper, blue/black pens, pencil
Textbook: TBA, The Chosen by Chaim Potok and To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Creative Writing (HS) One day per week
NEW COURSE
This course is an excellent option for both students who are seasoned writers and those who
are just beginning. During the first semester, students will complete short assignments in prose,
playwriting, and screenwriting while studying the fundamental story elements of plot,
character, conflict, theme, and setting. Students will learn how to write strong dialogue, use
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words effectively to tell a story, and observe the maxim “Show, don’t tell.” During the second
semester, students will write a proposal for and complete (or write a sizeable portion of) a
longer work, such as a novel, novella, poetry or short story collection, play, or screenplay. The
proposal for this project will be due early in the semester, and each student’s progress will be
assessed through regular submissions of their work. In addition to this semester-long project,
students will complete assignments in poetry during the third quarter. Students will learn about
the elements of rhyme and meter, but the objective of this unit will be to extend students’
mastery of language through the use of figures of speech such as metaphor and simile. At the
end of the year, each student will submit his or her favorite completed writing assignment to be
published in a book, of which everyone will receive a copy.
The course will also feature regular writing workshops, during which students will share their
work with one another and give feedback. Through these workshops, students will gain a
broader audience for their writing and also learn the art of constructive criticism.
Students can expect weekly writing assignments of 500-1,500 words.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Taylor Sasse
Materials Fee: Students will be asked to pay $5 for a copy of the class book published at the end of the
year.
Required Materials: Loose-leaf notebook paper, pen or pencil, and a two-pocket folder. Students will
need access to a computer with word processing software and a reliable printer.
Required Text: TBA
Honors Literature (11-12) (dual credit) Two days per week
Honors Literature is a course that stresses British Literature. Students will read works by a
variety of authors and that span approximately 1500 years. From the Epic of Beowulf, to
Macbeth by Shakespeare and works by Charles Dickens, students will see how British Literature
has developed and changed throughout history. They will read, discuss, and write about various
works including prose, poetry and plays. This course does require students to read large
portions at a time and have a good understanding of grammar and writing rules and
techniques. Admittance to this class is based on completion of Communication Arts 2 with a
grade of C or better or by approval of the instructor after submitting a writing sample. Students
new to Brighton or who have not had the Communication Arts course should contact Sheri
Thompson, instructor, at sherithompson@brightonacademy.net for details about submitting a
writing sample.
Minimum 6, Maximum 18
Instructor: Sheri Thompson
Materials Fee:
Required Materials: 3 ring notebook, 5 dividers, loose leaf notebook paper, blue/black pens, pencil
Textbook: TBA
Intro to Photography and Yearbook (7-12) One day per week
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This is a great class for both the inexperienced and experienced photographers! Students will
learn about the many different types of photographs, composition, design layout, critique and
editing. We'll also be putting our skills to use by photographing the everyday student life at
Brighton as well as special events when possible and collaborating together to create the 20132014 Brighton Academy yearbook.
Minimum 4, Maximum 20
Instructor: Julia Shaw
Materials Fee: $25
Required Materials: Students will need to bring with them to class a notebook, pencil, folder
with pockets, 1" or 2" 3-Ring binder and a camera. Students should also purchase a package
of 8.5X11 photo paper and have access to a color printer at home. A laptop would be helpful to
bring to class, but not required.
Textbook: None
Intro to Progym 2 (HS) Two days per week
For the high school student who has not had previous Progym classes.
This course is for students 9th grade and higher who have not had instruction in the classical
writing method called the Progymnasmata (Progym for short). The Progym is a set of exercises
(14 stages in all) developed in ancient education to move students in a smooth and logical
progression from the basics of telling a story all the way to a thesis exercise. The purpose of the
exercises is to prepare students to become clear and effective communicators as they become
equipped to tackle higher level writing tasks in the upper grades of high school and in college.
Students will move through 6 stages of the Progym this year.
In this course, students will begin at the initial stage of the Progym with Fable and then will
move to Narrative. In these two stages, students learn how to tell a story effectively while
engaging the imaginations of their audience. During second quarter, the class will progress to
the Chreia/Maxim stage which teaches how to develop an idea that is focused on a wise saying
(also called a chreia or commonplace). These ideas are developed through eight paragraphs,
four of which are narratives, thus using the skills mastered in the Fable and Narrative stages.
Students also learn to write an introductory paragraph and a closing paragraph called an
epilogue.
During second semester, students will progress to the Refutation/Confirmation stage in which
they learn to write and argumentative type essay. The skills learned in this stage of the Progym
are fundamental to learning to become a good writer as students learn how to generate ideas
or arguments for or against an idea. In addition, this exercise is great fun! In the Progym
exercises, students acquire composition skills that will give them tools they need in college, and
throughout life.
Minimum 6, Maximum 15
Instructor: TBA
PROGYM GENERAL INFORMATION/TEXTS
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For all the Progym classes, students may purchase workbooks directly from Classical
Composition. Workbooks will be purchased on the first day of class from the instructor. Some
courses require multiple workbooks that can be purchased throughout the year as needed.
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Progym #1 Fable 1 workbook
Progym #2 Narrative 2 workbooks
Intro to Progym MS 3 workbooks
Intro to Progym HS 5 workbooks
Progym #3 will need one workbook
Progym #4 will need workbook(s) and On Copia of Words and Ideas by Desiderius Erasmus
translated from the Latin by Donald B. King and H. David Rix. ISBN-10: 0874622123 | ISBN-13:
978-0874622126 May order from: http://www.amazon.com/Desiderius-Erasmus-RotterdamPhilosophical-Translation/dp/0874622123 Ifor $12.74
Progym #5 will need workbook(s) and On Copia of Words and Ideas by Desiderius Erasmus
translated from the Latin by Donald B. King and H. David Rix. ISBN-10: 0874622123 | ISBN-13:
978-0874622126 May order from: http://www.amazon.com/Desiderius-Erasmus-RotterdamPhilosophical-Translation/dp/0874622123 Ifor $12.74
Progym #7 will need workbook(s) and On Copia of Words and Ideas by Desiderius Erasmus
translated from the Latin by Donald B. King and H. David Rix. ISBN-10: 0874622123 | ISBN-13:
978-0874622126 May order from: http://www.amazon.com/Desiderius-Erasmus-RotterdamPhilosophical-Translation/dp/0874622123 Ifor $12.74
Supplies needed for all Progym classes: 3 ring binder, notebook paper, pencils
Progym #4 Refutation/Confirmation/Common Topic (dual credit) Two days per week
The course will begin by reviewing the Chreia stage and then moving to
Refutation/Confirmation. These two sets of exercises, Refutation and Confirmation, correspond
to an argumentative essay in modern composition theory. The students are learning how to
structure their thought and, thus, their communication process when given the task of arguing
for or against an idea, thought, chain of events, method or story. The categories of
development or paragraphs that make up these essays are essential elements in the rhetorical
process (identified as heads of purpose in later stages) that must become second nature in the
mental processes of our students.
Key Benefits
 Explicit instruction of skills
 Multiple contexts for skill development
 Allows for deep cognitive processing around skills
Capabilities Encouraged
 Invention of argumentation
 Craft an introductory paragraph
 Flexibility in creating Topic Sentence
Minimum 6, Maximum 15
Instructor: Elaine Selby
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Progym #5 Encomium/Invective/Comparison/Characterization (dual credit) Two days per
week
Prerequisite: Progym #4 Refutation/Confirmation/Common Topic
After a review of the previous stages: Fable, Narrative, Chreia/Maxim,
Refutation/Confirmation, Common Topic, this class will begin the
Encomium/Invective/Comparison stages This stage is primarily concerned with the skills of style
although students continue to practice the skills of Invention and Arrangement. This exercise
further develops the students’ skills of sequencing and is told as a soliloquy—further honing
their narrative ability. This particular style is achieved through continued mastery of paraphrase
and confining students to an abbreviated word count
These three stages continue to train the students in their ability to utilize and integrate heads
of development or enthymemes and examples, that is, the general and the particular in
communicating ideas as well as continuing to train them in the use of heads of purpose or
modes of argument.
Key Benefits
 Empathetic and engaging topics for exercises
 Explicit instruction for development of style
 Allows for creative, “outside the box” eloquence
Capabilities
 Ability to write from unusual points of view
 Innovative expression
 Clear, concise, and colorful style
Minimum 6, Maximum 15
Instructor: Elaine Selby
Progym #7 Description/Thesis/Law (dual credit) Two days per week
Prerequisite: Progym #5 or #6 (Encomium/Invective/Comparison/Characterization)
After a review of previous Progym exercises from the various stages, students will begin The
Description stage which is primarily concerned with the development of particular styles as the
students bring the subject of the exercise vividly into the reader's imagination. Person, places,
objects, will serve as topics for in-depth description, painting a picture with words. In
description a fast paced, free, relaxed style is developed with the inclusion of many figures of
description, speech, and thought. This stage allows for creativity and engaging eloquence.
Upon completion of Description students will move to the Thesis and then the Law stages, the
final and crowning stages of the Progymnasmata. The Thesis and Law stages of the exercises
serve as capstones to the five plus years our students have been learning to write through the
Progymnasmata. These exercises hone reasoning skills through the introduction of counter
point and resolution providing the students with a plethora of opportunities to create
arguments (Invention) using the heads of purpose and to demonstrate them using the heads of
development.
Benefits of this stage include:
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Prepared for the advanced skills of Rhetoric
Ability to write “Qualifying” essays for College Entrance Exams
Minimum 6, Maximum 15
Instructor: Elaine Selby
Research and Writing (10-12) Two days per week
NEW COURSE
Prerequisite: Communication Arts 1 or teacher permission
Designed for students who have completed Communication Arts 1, this course will focus on the
use of the internet and technology for completing research. Students will learn how to identify
reputable sources and will practice the reading and notetaking skills necessary to identify
specific supporting evidence required for research-based writing. Students will utilize MLA
format and create a wide range of research-based writing including cause and effect, compare
and contrast, argumentation and general research papers.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Taylor Sasse
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Textbook: TBA
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Computer
ELEMENTARY COURSES
Computer Applications One day per week
NEW COURSE
The purpose of this course is to give students the knowledge and skills needed to use
computers effectively throughout their educational journey. Emphasis will be placed on
learning about basic computer hardware and software components, proper keyboarding
techniques, and safe and responsible use of the Internet. In addition, students will practice
using a number of educational website to create interactive projects related to core subject
areas as a mean of increasing their understanding of the digital world.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Lisa Prososki
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: A wireless laptop computer loaded with Microsoft Word and Publisher. If
purchasing, Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Academic Version would be much more
affordable. Siblings may share a computer.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
App Design and Marketing (MS/HS)-ONE SEMESTER One day per week
NEW COURSE
This is a fun, hands-on class that will provide students the opportunity to learn how to create
and develop an app as a team and then either share it with friends and family or sell it on
Google marketplace. We will discuss both Apple apps and droid software, licensing and
markets. Students will learn how to use MIT APP creator (free online program), a very basic,
introductory program to design apps for the Google Android platform. This is a fabulous
program that is easy to use and requires no previous programming experience. Students will
brainstorm ideas for new app development and narrow their choices based on predetermined
criteria (feasibility, time, skill, etc.) Students will form teams to create their desired app, and
they will learn teamwork, communicate and work division during this process. Once the apps is
working, students will form a marketing or share plan and learn how to sell their app.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Niki Smith
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: A laptop computer with wireless internet capability. Siblings may share a
computer.
High School Computer Applications (HS) Two days per week
The purpose of this course is to give students the knowledge and skills needed to use
computers effectively throughout their educational journey and in the workplace. Emphasis will
be placed on developing computer skills and knowledge of business applications using
Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Power Point and Publisher. In addition,
students will utilize the internet, social media and free software programs as commonly used
for school, home and the workplace.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Lisa Prososki
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: A laptop computer with wireless internet capability loaded with Office
2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher). If purchasing, Microsoft Office 2010 Professional
Academic Version would be much more affordable. Siblings may share a computer.
Intro to Computer Programming (HS)-ONE SEMESTER One day per week
NEW COURSE
Using resources on codehs.com and codeschool.com, students will learn how to do computer
programming, including Karel and Javascript. There will also be an online component to the
course that allows students to further their programming skills individually.
Minimum 6, Maximum 10
Instructor: Doug Curts
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: A laptop computer with wireless internet capability loaded with the
Chrome web browser. Siblings may share a computer.
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Middle School Computer Applications One day per week
NEW COURSE
The purpose of this course is to give students the knowledge and skills needed to use
computers effectively throughout their educational journey. There will be a review of basic
computer hardware and software components, proper keyboarding techniques, and safe and
responsible use of the Internet. Emphasis will be placed on practicing skills through creating
projects that utilize word process and presentation software commonly used for school and
home projects.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Lisa Prososki
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: A wireless laptop computer with wireless internet capability loaded with
Office 2010 (Word, PowerPoint and Publisher). If purchasing, Microsoft Office 2010
Professional Academic Version would be much more affordable. Siblings may share a
computer.
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Critical Thinking
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Critical Thinking 1 (MS) One day per week
This is an introductory course, taught from a Biblical perspective, designed to equip students in
the principles of good reasoning and analytical skills. Exploring the techniques of classical logic
will open the door to discernment of truth over fallacies. In a day when the battle for the minds
and hearts of young people is at an all-time high, the need for critical thinking has never been
greater. The text will be completed as well as supplemental projects.
Minimum 10, Maximum 20
Instructor: Judy Logan
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials:
Required Text: The Fallacy Detective, author: Nathaniel Bluedorn, 2009
Critical Thinking 2 One day per week
Critical Thinking 2 is an exploration into the world of logic, problem solving, debate, and group
dynamics. We will be using the textbook "The Thinking Toolbox" to provide the bases for our inclass discussions. We will also bring the Bible and it's principles to bear on the various topics we
discuss. This class is designed to be fun, challenging and informative. It's goal is to provide
students with the tools necessary to think for themselves, make sound decisions based on
Christian principles, and keep their wits about them as they face life on their own.
Minimum 6, Maximum 20
Instructor: Dennis Knight
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: Bible, Notebook
Required Text: The Thinking Toolbox
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Dance
COURSES OPEN TO ALL GRADE LEVELS
Ballet 101 and 201 One day per week
NEW COURSE
This class will provide for the student (male and female alike) vital fundamentals for building a
solid foundation for all dance, poise, and posture. Alignment, flexibility, core awareness, muscle
strengthening and toning, focus and presence are just some of the elements included. This class
is a great addition to any athlete’s workout regimen to develop agility and aid in injury
prevention. Class will divided by level of previous education; 101 Beginning - Intermediate, 201
Intermediate - Advanced.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Marc Wayne
Production Fee: $50
Required Dress:
Girls-Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers. A waist covering may be worn (ballet skirt,
sweater shorts, etc.), and a fitting shirt.
Boys-Black jazz (yoga) pants or sweat pants (close fitting, cannot be baggy), form fitting shirt,
and black ballet slippers (or socks).
Contemporary Dance Two days per week
Contemporary dance (gaining widespread popularity by shows like “So You Think You Can
Dance”) will introduce students to a mix of various dance genres and styles including ballet,
jazz, hip hop, modern, lyrical, and elements of pedestrian movement. The class will include
warm-up, body awareness and placement, progression in technique, and combinations.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Marc Wayne
Production Fee: $50
Required Dress:
Boys and Girls-jazz (yoga) pants or close fitting sweats (cannot be baggy) fitting shirt, jazz
shoes, jazz sneakers, or socks.
Jazz Dance 1 One day per week
NEW COURSE
This mix of jazz dance will include elements from contemporary dance, hip hop, lyrical, and
Broadway. Dancers will build strength in coordination, quick response actions, musicality,
rhythm, and style. The class includes a warm-up, progressions, and combinations.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Marc Wayne
Production Fee: $50
Required Dress:
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Boys and Girls-jazz (yoga) pants or close fitting sweats (cannot be baggy) fitting shirt, jazz
shoes, jazz sneakers, or socks.
Musical Theater Dance One day per week
NEW COURSE
Students will experience a variety of movement and choreography styles including Pan,
Robbins, Fosse, and Ortega. They will also engage in characterization, expression, timing and
presence. The class will also include combinations, theater games, and improvisation.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Marc Wayne
Production Fee: $50
Required Dress:
Boys and Girls-jazz (yoga) pants or close fitting sweats (cannot be baggy) fitting shirt, jazz
shoes, jazz sneakers, or socks.
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Exploration Courses
ELEMENTARY COURSES
Academic Competition Team One day per week
NEW COURSE
Open to all students, our academic competition teams will encourage students to build on their
basic skills as they work together in teams to practice and compete in local academic
competitions selected by the academic team teachers.
More specific information about this course will follow soon.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Taylor Sasse
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required text: None
Study Skills and Test Taking One day per week
NEW COURSE
Open to all students, the focus of this class will be on specific skills and strategies elementary
school students can use to read textbooks strategically to glean important information, take
notes effectively, organize their folders and notebooks for easy use, utilize a weekly planner to
track homework assignments and due dates, and learn to take a variety of types of tests
effectively.
More specific information about this course will follow soon.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required text: None
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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES
Academic Competition Team (MS) One day per week
NEW COURSE
Open to all students, our academic competition teams will encourage students to build on their
basic skills as they work together in teams to practice and compete in local academic
competitions selected by the academic team teachers.
More specific information about this course will follow soon.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Taylor Sasse
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required text: None
Study Skills and Test Taking (MS) One day per week
NEW COURSE
Open to all students, the focus of this class will be on specific skills and strategies students can
use to effectively organize their coursework at school and at home. Students will learn to read
textbooks strategically to glean important information, take notes effectively, organize their
folders and notebooks for easy use, utilize a weekly planner to track homework assignments
and due dates, and learn to take a variety of types of tests effectively.
More specific information about this course will follow soon.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required text: None
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HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Academic Competition Team (HS) One day per week
NEW COURSE
Open to all students, our academic competition teams will encourage students to build on their
basic skills as they work together in teams to practice and compete in local academic
competitions selected by the academic team teachers.
More specific information about this course will follow soon.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Niki Smith
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required text: None
Driver Safety Course- ONE SEMESTER One day per week
NEW COURSE
This one semester high school driver safety course was developed through ADTSEA (American
Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association) and includes classroom instruction on the
following areas:
 Introduction to Novice Driver Responsibilities and the Licensing System
 Getting Acquainted with the Vehicle
 Understanding Vehicle Control: Starting, Steering and Stopping, Traffic Control Devices
and Laws, Vision and Space Management
 Basic Maneuvers in a Low-Risk Environment
 Risk Reducing Strategies for Different Driving Environments
 Sharing the Road with Other Users
 The Effects of Distractions on Driving
 Adverse Driving Conditions and Emergencies
 Impaired Driving
 The Effects of Fatigue and Emotions on Driving
 Travel Planning
 Loading, Towing and Driving Special Vehicles.
We will cover both Kansas and Missouri licensing and driver requirements. Students will use
the AAA learn to drive textbook and will each receive a CD-ROM for 10 at home computer
simulated driving lessons. They will also receive a detailed lesson plan for eight hours of in car
driving instruction to complete with a parent or designated adult which may be done
concurrently or after completion of the course. A log will also be provided to document the
total 50 hours of in car instruction needed by Kansas law.
Please note this course is not a certified drivers education course through the state of Kansas
board of education, it actually far exceeds the state requirements and may lower your
insurance costs as it is a driver safety course(check with you individual carrier). Each student
who successfully completes the course will earn a letter verifying the completion.
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Minimum 10, Maximum 30
Instructor: Niki Smith
Materials Fee: $30
Required Materials: Textbook, logs and CD-ROM provided by instructor
Required text: Provided by instructor
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Languages
ELEMENTARY COURSES
Latin - LC1 (5-6) One day per week
NOTE: This course moves slow and covers very basic Latin. Students may opt to instead do
First Form Latin which covers more material and at a faster pace. See course descriptions to
compare homework requirements.
Is Latin really a dead language??? “ Over half of our English words are really Latin words—and
it’s not just any half, it’s the difficult half—the SAT half!… (Latin students outscore the average
SAT by 157 points!) …Early Latin gives your students the tools to decode these big words just
when they begin to encounter them… Students begin to see Latin roots in words every where” 1
and the larger, deeper words will be cemented due to this strong language foundation. In
addition, “Latin teaches English better than English itself by requiring students to accurately
identify each part of speech for every word!”2. Lastly, like mathematics, Latin grammar is
systematic, organized, orderly, logical and cumulative, developing concentration, logic, and
mental capacities like no other study can do3. This is why we take Latin!!
This beginning Latin course will help solidify the students’ understanding of English grammar,
expand their current vocabulary, and better prepare them for Spanish or French in the coming
years. Students will learn 10 – 12 Latin words a week as well as two sets of conjugation (verb)
endings and three of the five groups of declension (noun) endings by the end of the academic
year. A few common prayers and ancient Latin songs will be learned for some extra spice along
with some colloquial Latin sayings. Very basic translation will gradually occur as the course
progresses but all translation work will take place in the classroom to minimize parental
responsibility. This class if very incremental and doable for all students with interest and a
willingness to do a 10-15 minute, 4 day-a-week, independent study regimen outlined by the
instructor after each classroom session.
Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Instructor: Michelle Kelly
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper and 15 page protectors, 4
colored pencils OR pen with 4 colors, 1 highlighter, small box with rubber bands OR 5 small
rings to organize flashcards by unit.
Required text: Latina Christiana I workbook ,Ludere Latine I (Puzzles and game book), Book
of Roots with answer key and LCI flashcards by Cheryl Lowe and offered through Memoria
Press. Audio CD is optional.
Latin First Form (5-8) One day per week
NOTE: This class is for students in 5-8 grade with no Latin background AND those who have
had any former basic Latin course such as LC I. Call instructor if you have any questions on
previous curricula.
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Is Latin really a dead language??? Over half of our English words are really Latin words--and it's
not just any half, it's the difficult, SAT half! Early Latin gives your students the tools to decode
and remember these big words just when they begin to encounter them. In addition, Latin
teaches English better than English itself, reinforcing and giving practical application to all parts
of speech. Lastly, Latin develops concentration, logic and mental capacities like no other study
can do. This is why we learn Latin!
This beginning level Latin course is designed for 5th-8th grade students with no background in
Latin as well as graduates of Latina Christiana I OR II . Students will learn 10 – 12 Latin words a
week with exponential English derivatives, the first two conjugation (verb) endings in all 6
tenses, and all five of the Latin declensions (noun). In addition 25 colloquial Latin sayings and
various ecclesiastical ancient prayers will be mastered for fun. This class is very incremental and
do able for all students with interest and a willingness to follow a 20-30 minute, 4 days-a-week,
independent, home-study regimen outlined by the instructor.
Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Instructor: Michelle Kelly
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper and 15 page protectors, 4
colored pencils OR pen with 4 colors, 1 highlighter, small box with rubber bands OR 5 small
rings to organize flashcards by unit.
Required text: First Form Latin textbook and workbook (both paperback), Flashcards,
Pronunciation CD (optional), Book of Roots and answer key-(optional--email instructor for
clarification if potentially interested) (Paperback). ALL MATERIALS ARE PUBLISHED BY
MEMORIA PRESS BUT CAN BE ORDERED ELSEWHERE.
Elementary Spanish One day per week
This course is designed to be an introduction to the Spanish language. Emphasis will be on
listening and speaking skills with written work used only as a support to enhance oral skills.
Lessons will be presented using a “spiral” (or “recycling”) method. Material will be introduced
in one lesson, practiced in succeeding lessons, dropped for a while, and then practiced again.
This has been shown to be very effective in language acquisition, as is the use of TPR (Total
Physical Response). Students will listen to the teacher speak in Spanish, and will be able to get
up and move in response. Lessons will include teacher-led activities, small group work, games
and songs to facilitate language learning. Written work will be minimal and done outside the
classroom. The course goals are to: 1) understand basic vocabulary and useful expressions
essential for everyday communication, 2) respond to questions and commands, and 3) become
aware of the customs of several Spanish-speaking countries. Topics will include but are not
limited to: greetings, farewells, introductions classroom objects, colors, days of the week,
months of the year, seasons, weather, expressions, numbers, telling time, animals and their
sounds food, ordering in a restaurant, family members, articles of clothing, most common verbs
(to go, to be, to want, to have), expressing feelings, travel vocabulary, celebrations/holidays
throughout the Hispanic world.
Minimum class size: 8
Instructor: Dennis Knight
Materials Fee: TBA
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Required Materials: TBA
Required Text: The Complete Book of Spanish (American Education Publishing) and Spanish
Every Day (Barron's)
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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES
Latin First Form (5-8) One day per week
NOTE: This class is for students in 5-8 grade with no Latin background AND those who have
had any former basic Latin course such as LC I. Call instructor if you have any questions on
previous curricula.
Is Latin really a dead language??? Over half of our English words are really Latin words--and it's
not just any half, it's the difficult, SAT half! Early Latin gives your students the tools to decode
and remember these big words just when they begin to encounter them. In addition, Latin
teaches English better than English itself, reinforcing and giving practical application to all parts
of speech. Lastly, Latin develops concentration, logic and mental capacities like no other study
can do. This is why we learn Latin!
This beginning level Latin course is designed for 5th-8th grade students with no background in
Latin as well as graduates of Latina Christiana I OR II . Students will learn 10 – 12 Latin words a
week with exponential English derivatives, the first two conjugation (verb) endings in all 6
tenses, and all five of the Latin declensions (noun). In addition 25 colloquial Latin sayings and
various ecclesiastical ancient prayers will be mastered for fun. This class is very incremental and
do able for all students with interest and a willingness to follow a 20-30 minute, 4 days-a-week,
independent, home-study regimen outlined by the instructor.
Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Instructor: Michelle Kelly
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper and 15 page protectors, 4
colored pencils OR pen with 4 colors, 1 highlighter, small box with rubber bands OR 5 small
rings to organize flashcards by unit.
Required text: First Form Latin textbook and workbook (both paperback), Flashcards,
Pronunciation CD (optional), Book of Roots and answer key-(optional--email instructor for
clarification if potentially interested) (Paperback). ALL MATERIALS ARE PUBLISHED BY
MEMORIA PRESS BUT CAN BE ORDERED ELSEWHERE.
Latin Second Form (MS/HS) One day per week
Prerequisite: 6th -12 graders having completed First Form Latin WITH teacher recommendation
(other former Latin courses may be approved by Instructor)
Is Latin really a dead language??? Over half of our English words are really Latin words--and it's
not just any half, it's the difficult, SAT half! Early Latin gives your students the tools to decode
and remember these big words just when they begin to encounter them. In addition, Latin
teaches English better than English itself, reinforcing and giving practical application to all parts
of speech. Lastly, Latin develops concentration, logic and mental capacities like no other study
can do. This is why we learn Latin!
This second level Latin course is designed for 6-12 graders who have successfully completed
Memoria's First Form Latin. This curriculum will review and further define First Form concepts
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while adding on the 3rd and 4th conjugation verbs in the active voice as well as learning the
passive voice of all four conjugation sets. In addition, students will continue using the
nominative and accusative cases for 1-5th declension nouns while adding on the genitive,
dative, and ablative cases for richer translation purposes. In addition, we will finalize our work
in the Book of Roots, learning many supplemental derivatives and their meanings. Finally, we
will learn several Latin ecclesiastical songs and prayers. This class is very incremental and do
able for all students with interest and a willingness to follow a 30- 40 minute, 4 days-a-week,
independent, home-study regimen outlined by the instructor.
Minimum 4, Maximum 10
Instructor: Michelle Kelly
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper and 15 page protectors, 4
colored pencils OR pen with 4 colors, 1 highlighter, small box with rubber bands OR 5 small
rings to organize flashcards by unit.
Required text: Second Form Latin textbook and workbook (both paperback), SF Flashcards,
Pronunciation CD (optional), Book of Roots and answer key (Paperback-do not purchase
additonal one if you have already been in Mrs. Kelly's previous Latin courses) (Paperback). ALL
MATERIALS ARE PUBLISHED BY MEMORIA PRESS BUT CAN BE ORDERED ELSEWHERE.
Latin Third Form (7-12) One day per week
Pre-requisite: First and Second Form Latin AND Teacher recommendation. Email instructor if
you have any questions on previous curricula or age restrictions.
Is Latin really a dead language??? Over half of our English words are really Latin words--and it's
not just any half, it's the difficult, SAT half! Early Latin gives your students the tools to decode
and remember these big words just when they begin to encounter them. In addition, Latin
teaches English better than English itself, reinforcing and giving practical application to all parts
of speech. Lastly, Latin develops concentration, logic and mental capacities like no other study
can do. This is why we learn Latin!
This intermediate level Latin course is designed for 7th-12th grade students who have mastered
both First and Second Form Latin. Students will continue the Form Latin protocol. New concepts
will be: conjugation in the perfect system passive (rather than indicative) as well as declining
nouns in the imperative mood and vocative case, 3rd person pronouns (as opposed to the
learned 1st and 2nd ), and use of subjunctive and relative clauses. We will continue to learn 10 –
12 Latin words a week with exponential English derivatives, As you well know, this class is very
incremental and do able for all students with interest and a willingness to follow a 30-40
minute, 4 days-a-week, independent, home-study regimen outlined by the instructor.
Minimum 4, Maximum 10
Instructor: Michelle Kelly
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper and 15 page protectors, 4
colored pencils OR pen with 4 colors, 1 highlighter, small box with rubber bands OR 5 small
rings to organize flashcards by unit.
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Required text: Third Form Latin textbook and workbook (both paperback), SF Flashcards,
Pronunciation CD (optional). ALL MATERIALS ARE PUBLISHED BY MEMORIA PRESS BUT CAN BE
ORDERED ELSEWHERE.
Sign Language - American (Grades 7-12) One day per week
This fun, introductory class will begin teaching basic American Sign Language for grades 7-12. It
will be learned and practiced through several venues such as given vocabulary lists, story telling
and role playing experiences, as well as Christian music and verse translation. There will be
guest speakers, pertinent educational movies, articles to read, a small research project, and a
field trip. In addition to helping students learn this dynamic language, it will better develop
their oratory and communication skills in general to all people, hearing and Deaf alike. The
homework load will be between 15-20 minutes a day, 4 days per week, for memorization and
fluency to be acquired. If you have any questions you may email the instructor, Michelle Kelly.
Minimum 8, Maximum 15
Instructor: Michelle Kelly
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper and 15 page protectors, home
CD player, 1 highlighter, full length body mirror for practice purposes
Required Text: A Basic Course in American Sign Language (Humphries, Padden, O'Rourke) older
or newer edition is fine--Paperback or hardback available.
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HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Latin First Form (HS) One day per week
NOTE: This class is for students in 9-12 grade with no Latin background AND those who have
had any former basic Latin course such as LC I. Call instructor if you have any questions on
previous curricula.
Is Latin really a dead language??? Over half of our English words are really Latin words--and it's
not just any half, it's the difficult, SAT half! Early Latin gives your students the tools to decode
and remember these big words just when they begin to encounter them. In addition, Latin
teaches English better than English itself, reinforcing and giving practical application to all parts
of speech. Lastly, Latin develops concentration, logic and mental capacities like no other study
can do. This is why we learn Latin!
This beginning level Latin course is designed for 8th -12th grade students with no background in
Latin as well as graduates of Latina Christiana I OR II . Students will learn 10 – 12 Latin words a
week with exponential English derivatives, the first two conjugation (verb) endings in all 6
tenses, and all five of the Latin declensions (noun). In addition 25 colloquial Latin sayings and
various ecclesiastical ancient prayers will be mastered for fun. This class is very incremental and
do able for all students with interest and a willingness to follow a 20-30 minute, 4 days-a-week,
independent, home-study regimen outlined by the instructor.
Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Instructor: Michelle Kelly
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper and 15 page protectors, 4
colored pencils OR pen with 4 colors, 1 highlighter, small box with rubber bands OR 5 small
rings to organize flashcards by unit.
Required text: First Form Latin textbook and workbook (both paperback), Flashcards,
Pronunciation CD (optional), Book of Roots and answer key-(optional--email instructor for
clarification if potentially interested) (Paperback). ALL MATERIALS ARE PUBLISHED BY
MEMORIA PRESS BUT CAN BE ORDERED ELSEWHERE.
Latin Second Form (MS/HS) One day per week
Prerequisite: 6th -12 graders having completed First Form Latin WITH teacher recommendation
(other former Latin courses may be approved by Instructor)
Is Latin really a dead language??? Over half of our English words are really Latin words--and it's
not just any half, it's the difficult, SAT half! Early Latin gives your students the tools to decode
and remember these big words just when they begin to encounter them. In addition, Latin
teaches English better than English itself, reinforcing and giving practical application to all parts
of speech. Lastly, Latin develops concentration, logic and mental capacities like no other study
can do. This is why we learn Latin!
This second level Latin course is designed for 6-12 graders who have successfully completed
Memoria's First Form Latin. This curriculum will review and further define First Form concepts
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while adding on the 3rd and 4th conjugation verbs in the active voice as well as learning the
passive voice of all four conjugation sets. In addition, students will continue using the
nominative and accusative cases for 1-5th declension nouns while adding on the genitive,
dative, and ablative cases for richer translation purposes. In addition, we will finalize our work
in the Book of Roots, learning many supplemental derivatives and their meanings. Finally, we
will learn several Latin ecclesiastical songs and prayers. This class is very incremental and do
able for all students with interest and a willingness to follow a 30- 40 minute, 4 days-a-week,
independent, home-study regimen outlined by the instructor.
Minimum 4, Maximum 10
Instructor: Michelle Kelly
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper and 15 page protectors, 4
colored pencils OR pen with 4 colors, 1 highlighter, small box with rubber bands OR 5 small
rings to organize flashcards by unit.
Required text: Second Form Latin textbook and workbook (both paperback), SF Flashcards,
Pronunciation CD (optional), Book of Roots and answer key (Paperback-do not purchase
additonal one if you have already been in Mrs. Kelly's previous Latin courses) (Paperback). ALL
MATERIALS ARE PUBLISHED BY MEMORIA PRESS BUT CAN BE ORDERED ELSEWHERE.
Latin Third Form (7-12) One day per week
Pre-requisite: First and Second Form Latin AND Teacher recommendation. Email instructor if
you have any questions on previous curricula or age restrictions.
Is Latin really a dead language??? Over half of our English words are really Latin words--and it's
not just any half, it's the difficult, SAT half! Early Latin gives your students the tools to decode
and remember these big words just when they begin to encounter them. In addition, Latin
teaches English better than English itself, reinforcing and giving practical application to all parts
of speech. Lastly, Latin develops concentration, logic and mental capacities like no other study
can do. This is why we learn Latin!
This intermediate level Latin course is designed for 7th-12th grade students who have mastered
both First and Second Form Latin. Students will continue the Form Latin protocol. New concepts
will be: conjugation in the perfect system passive (rather than indicative) as well as declining
nouns in the imperative mood and vocative case, 3rd person pronouns (as opposed to the
learned 1st and 2nd ), and use of subjunctive and relative clauses. We will continue to learn 10 –
12 Latin words a week with exponential English derivatives, As you well know, this class is very
incremental and do able for all students with interest and a willingness to follow a 30-40
minute, 4 days-a-week, independent, home-study regimen outlined by the instructor.
Minimum 4, Maximum 10
Instructor: Michelle Kelly
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper and 15 page protectors, 4
colored pencils OR pen with 4 colors, 1 highlighter, small box with rubber bands OR 5 small
rings to organize flashcards by unit.
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Required text: Third Form Latin textbook and workbook (both paperback), SF Flashcards,
Pronunciation CD (optional). ALL MATERIALS ARE PUBLISHED BY MEMORIA PRESS BUT CAN BE
ORDERED ELSEWHERE.
Sign Language - American (Grades 7-12) One day per week
This fun, introductory class will begin teaching basic American Sign Language for grades 7-12. It
will be learned and practiced through several venues such as given vocabulary lists, story telling
and role playing experiences, as well as Christian music and verse translation. There will be
guest speakers, pertinent educational movies, articles to read, a small research project, and a
field trip. In addition to helping students learn this dynamic language, it will better develop
their oratory and communication skills in general to all people, hearing and Deaf alike. The
homework load will be between 15-20 minutes a day, 4 days per week, for memorization and
fluency to be acquired. If you have any questions you may email the instructor, Michelle Kelly.
Minimum 8, Maximum 15
Instructor: Michelle Kelly
Materials Fee: None
Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper and 15 page protectors, home
CD player, 1 highlighter, full length body mirror for practice purposes
Required Text: A Basic Course in American Sign Language (Humphries, Padden, O'Rourke) older
or newer edition is fine--Paperback or hardback available.
Spanish 1 Two days per week
Spanish 1 covers all topics in a typical first-year Spanish course. The course will be taught using
a communicative approach to language learning through the use of thematic, contextualized
vocabulary in real-life situations/conversations and progressive practice and recycling. Students
will engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions,
and exchange opinions. They will also understand, interpret and produce written and spoken
language on a variety of topics. Students will also be exposed to Hispanic cultures through
cultural readings in the target language. Emphasis will be on listening and speaking skills during
class, with written work to be done at home. At least twice a week, students will be expected to
participate in and complete audio activities at home, reinforcing oral skills obtained during
class.
Minimum 10, Maximum 20
Instructor: Jennifer Vrablic
Materials Fee: None
Required Texts: ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 1, 2005 edition or later, McGraw-Hill Publishing
ISBN# 0078465702 or 0078791383. It is the red book with a picture of three students on the
front.
Workbook/Audio Activities for ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 1 ISBN# 0078619521
Spanish 2 (dual credit) Two days per week
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in Spanish 1 at Brighton Academy or teacher approval.
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Spanish 2 covers all topics in a typical second-year Spanish course. The course will be taught
using the same method as in Spanish 1 through the use of thematic, contextualized vocabulary
in real-life situations and progressive practice and recycling. Students will further their
communication skills through the use of more extensive vocabulary and grammar. Emphasis
will be on listening and speaking skills during class, with written work to be done at home. At
least twice a week, students will be expected to participate in and complete audio activities at
home, reinforcing oral skills obtained during class.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Jennifer Vrablic
Materials Fee: None
Required Texts: ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 2, 2005/2007 edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing
ISBN# 0078619718
Workbook/Audio Activities for ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 2 ISBN# 0078619726
Spanish 3 2012-2013 (dual credit) Two days per week
Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in Spanish 2 at Brighton Academy or teacher approval
Spanish 3 is the third level in the high school Spanish program. The course will be taught using
the same methods as in Spanish 1 and 2 through the use of vocabulary used in real-life
situations and progressive practice and recycling. Students will continue to further their
communication skills through the acquisition of a more extensive vocabulary. Spanish 3 is
different than the previous two courses in that each unit will focus on a different country or
region in the Spanish-speaking world. We will explore the various cultures through each
country’s particular literature, journalism, art and history. Students will be reading authentic
texts from the different areas we study and will also explore the particular conversational styles
of each location. We will discuss the different vocabularies, accents, etc. of speakers in each
area we study. Grammar will be minimal in this course. Each unit contains a review of several
grammar points presented in Spanish 1 and 2 and occasionally we will study a new grammar
point or explore the nuances of a previously learned concept. As always, emphasis will be on
listening and speaking skills during class, with written work to be done at home. At least twice a
week, students will participate in and complete audio activities at home, reinforcing oral skills
obtained during class.
Minimum 6, Maximum 20
Instructor: Jennifer Vrablic
Materials Fee: None
Required Texts: ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 3, 2004-2007 editions or later, McGraw-Hill
Publishing ISBN # 0078791421
Workbook/Audio Activities for ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 3 ISBN # 0078619920
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Mathematics
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL COURSES
Math 4/5 Two days per week
NEW COURSE
Course content and details coming soon
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required Text: TBA
Math 5/6 Two days per week
NEW COURSE
Course content and details coming soon
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required Text: TBA
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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES
Math 7/6 (MS) Two days per week
Saxon 7/6 reviews fundamental math skills and covers everything the student needs to know to
be prepared for Pre-Algebra. Daily work will be discussed and assigned in class, graded by the
parent, and reviewed by the teacher. Tests will be provided and graded by the instructor.
Minimum 8, Maximum 16
Instructor: Cathan Prinzing
Materials Fee: $25
Required Materials: notebook/grid paper, pencils, and folder
Required Texts: Saxon Math 7/6: Homeschool Edition, Student Text [Paperback], fourth edition
ISBN-13: 978-1591413196
Personal Finance/Consumer Math Two days per week
Prerequisite: Mastery of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
NEW COURSE
This course is designed to provide teens with relevant financial literacy to help them master the
foundational elements of personal finance and to prepare for life on their own. The course
content is scenario and project-based to help students easily grasp the essentials of personal
finance while providing them multiple opportunities to practice core skills and showcases the
real-world impact of the financial decisions they make.
Topics include savings accounts, checking accounts, credit cards, taxes, planning for
employment, paying for post-secondary education, understanding payroll taxes, benefits and
compensation, household budgeting, establishing a good credit rating, preventing identify
theft, planning for retirement, understanding loans and interest, home loans, auto loans,
insurance, bonds, stocks, mutual funds, risk and diversification and inflation.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Lisa Prososki
Materials Fee: $10
Required Materials: Calculator, notebook, 3-ring binder or folder, pencil, a computer with
wireless internet access and Microsoft Excel software. Siblings may share a computer.
Required Texts: We will use e-books for this course. Building Your Future books 1-4 available
for FREE download online through instructor.
Pre-Algebra (MS) Two days per week
Larson's Pre-Algebra covers everything the student needs to know to be prepared for Algebra I.
The topics include: Variables, Expressions, and Integers, Solving Equations, Multi Step Equations
and Inequalities, Factors, Fractions, and Exponents, Rationale Numbers and Equations, Ratio,
Proportion, and Probability, Percents, Linear Functions, Real Numbers and Right Triangles,
Measurement, Area, and Volume, Data Analysis and Probability, Angle Relationships and
Transformations. Daily work will be discussed and assigned in class, graded by the parent, and
reviewed by the teacher. Tests will be provided and graded by the instructor. Please purchase
the textbook listed below.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
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Instructor: Cathan Prinzing
Materials Fee: $25
Required Materials: grid paper, pencils, and folder
Required Texts: McDougal Littel Pre-Algebra by Ron Larson, student edition,
Hardcover, Published in 2008
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-80076-6
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HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Algebra 1 Two days per week
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra (Contact the instructor if you have any questions about readiness.)
This high school level course covers connections to algebra; properties of real numbers; solving
linear equations; graphing linear equations and functions; writing linear equations; solving and
graphing linear inequalities; systems of linear equations and inequalities; exponents and
exponential functions; quadratic equations and functions; polynomials and factoring; rational
equations and functions; radicals and connections to geometry. Students will be required to
complete homework assignments and tests outside of class in a timely manner. Daily work in
Algebra 1 will be graded by the parent and reviewed by the instructor.
Minimum 8, Maximum 16
Instructor: Christi Gramling
Materials Fee: $10
Required Materials: a basic scientific calculator with sine, cosine, and tangent functions (TI-30X
is sufficient) and graph paper
Required Texts: McDougal Littel Algebra 1 by Ron Larson, 2004 student edition
ISBN-10: 0618250182; ISBN-13: 9780618250189 (Available locally through Home Works,
homeworksforbooks@sbcglobal.net or 913-780-4905. Also available online). The solution
manual will be needed and offered for a $15 rental fee.
Algebra 2 Two days per week
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (Contact the instructor if you have any questions about readiness.)
This high school level course covers equations and inequalities; linear equations and functions;
systems of linear equations and and determinants; quadratic functions; polynomials and
polynomial functions; powers, roots, and radicals; exponential and logarithmic functions;
rational equations and functions; quadratic relations and conic sections; sequences and series;
probability and statistics, trigonometric ratios and functions; trigonometric graphs, identities,
and equations. Students will be required to complete homework assignments and tests outside
of class in a timely mannedrs Daily work in Algebra 1 will be graded by the parent and
reviewed by the instructor.
Minimum 8, Maximum 16
Instructor: Christi Gramling
Materials Fee: $10
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Required Materials: A scientific/graphing calculator is recommended. The book specifically
discusses the TI-8x series and graph paper
Required Texts: McDougal Littel Algebra 2 by Ron Larson, 2004 student edition
ISBN-10: 0618250204 (Available locally through Home Works,
homeworksforbooks@sbcglobal.net or 913-780-4905. Also available online). The solution
manual will be needed and offered for a $15 rental fee.
Calculus (dual credit-pending approval) Two days per week
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
Topics for the course include elementary functions (polynomial, algebraic, trigonometric,
exponential and logarithmic), limits, differential calculus with applications, integral calculus
with applications, techniques of integration and plane analytic geometry. This is Calculus 1
college level.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Brent Morgan
Materials Fee: $10
Required Materials: A scientific/graphing calculator is recommended. The book specifically
discusses the TI-8x series.
Required Texts: Calculus with Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry, 2nd edition, by Saxon
Creative Engineering Design (MS/HS) 1 SEMESTER One day per week
NEW COURSE
Students will learn the Engineering and design process through a fun, hands-on, active class.
Students will brainstorm, and search out a possible need for a new product. They will work in
teams to design and create their prototypes using common materials (cardboard, foam
etc). They will document and record their process using both traditional documentation and
multi-media. They will test the product, make any necessary modifications and design a
marketing strategy. Each team will have the opportunity to demonstrate their prototype in a
formal marketing presentation.
Creative problem solving, teamwork, communication, and time management skills will be
stressed. There is minimal outside homework.
Minimum 8, Maximum 24
Instructor: Niki Smith
Materials Fee: $25 per semester
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Required Texts: None
Geometry Two days per week
Prerequisite: Algebra I (Contact the instructor if you have any questions about readiness.)
This is a proof-based course that covers points, lines and planes; rays and angles; congruent
triangles; inequalities; parallel lines; quadrilaterals; area; similarity; circles; the right triangle;
the concurrence theorems; regular polygons; geometric solids; and coordinate geometry.
Problems from the SAT are included as well as examples that help show the real life
applications of geometry. This is a high school level course that develops deductive reasoning
skills. Students will be required to complete problem sets and tests outside of class in a timely
manner. Daily work in Geometry will be graded by the parent and reviewed by the instructor.
Tests will be provided and graded by the instructor.
Minimum 8, Maximum 16
Instructor: Christi Gramling
Materials Fee: $10
Required Materials: a compass, protractor, straight edge, graph paper and a basic scientific
calculator with sine, cosine, and tangent functions
Required Texts: McDougal Littel Geometry by Ron Larson, 2004 student edition.
ISBN-13: 9780618250226 and ISBN-10: 0618250220. (Available locally through Home Works,
homeworksforbooks@sbcglobal.net or 913-780-4905. Also available online). The solution
manual will be needed and offered for a $15 rental fee.
Personal Finance/Consumer Math Two days per week
Prerequisite: Mastery of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
NEW COURSE
This course is designed to provide teens with relevant financial literacy to help them master the
foundational elements of personal finance and to prepare for life on their own. The course
content is scenario and project-based to help students easily grasp the essentials of personal
finance while providing them multiple opportunities to practice core skills and showcases the
real-world impact of the financial decisions they make.
Topics include savings accounts, checking accounts, credit cards, taxes, planning for
employment, paying for post-secondary education, understanding payroll taxes, benefits and
compensation, household budgeting, establishing a good credit rating, preventing identify
theft, planning for retirement, understanding loans and interest, home loans, auto loans,
insurance, bonds, stocks, mutual funds, risk and diversification and inflation.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
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Instructor: Lisa Prososki
Materials Fee: $10
Required Materials: Calculator, notebook, 3-ring binder or folder, pencil, a computer with
wireless internet access and Microsoft Excel software. Siblings may share a computer.
Required Texts: We will use e-books for this course. Building Your Future books 1-4 available
for FREE download online through instructor.
Pre-Calculus (formerly Advanced Math) (dual credit) Two days per week
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
Advanced Mathematics fully integrates topics from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, discrete
mathematics, and mathematical analysis. Word problems are developed throughout the
problem sets and become progressively more elaborate. With regular practice, high-school
level students will be able to solve challenging problems such as rate problems and problems
involving abstract quantities. Conceptually oriented problems help prepare students for college
entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Niki Smith
Materials Fee: $10 per semester
Required Texts: Algebra and Trigonometry: A Graphing Approach
ISBN 0-618-85195
NOTE: You should be able to find this textbook used for less than $20 with great success at
Alibris or Abe books. Student Solution Manual will be available for rent from instructor.
Math Lab enrollment (Thursdays) is required for this class ($75/ semester payable to the
instructor).
Statistics Two days per week
NOTE: Dual credit possible-Central Christian has this as an option for 4 credit hours
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
This is an introductory course in statistics. Statistics is the science of collecting, organizing,
analyzing, and interpreting data in order to make decisions. The use of statistics is common to
almost all fields of inquiry—social and natural sciences, sports, business, education, library and
information science, and even music and art. It is applicable to any type of data. Statistical
methods can be used for analyzing data based on natural laws, and theories. If you can
measure it, you can analyze it with statistics. This is an excellent course for any student
interested in business, social and natural sciences, nursing and research.
While this is a high school level Statistics class, the coursework and text are similar to a college
level/AP Intro to Statistics class. This class starts out with descriptive statistics, then probability
and distributions (binomial, normal, Poisson), and finally moving to inferential statistics in the
form of building confidence intervals, hypothesis testing (for means, proportions, variances),
and linear correlation/regression. The course will include student projects, and real world
examples.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Niki Smith
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Materials Fee: $25 per semester
Required Materials: Scientific Graphing Calculator is required as well as use of a computer for
some of the homework. The book references the Ti-83 Plus.
Required Texts: ISBN 0-13-148317 Elementary Statistics: Picturing the World 3rd ed.
ISBN 0-13-148322-6 Students Solution Manual
ISBN 0-13-148330-7 Technology Manual
You should be able to find this book in good used condition for less than $20 check Alibris or
Abe's books.
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Music
ALL COURSES ARE OPEN TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Band (4-8) One day per week
Students will continue to develop their playing ability and knowledge of music and will also
learn performance skills. Students are expected to practice outside of class and submit playing
assignments and participate in performance(s) throughout the school year.
Minimum 10, Maximum 30
Instructor: Amy Sutherland
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: pencil, instrument (to be rented/purchased by the student) and
appropriate accessories
Required Text: TBA
Choir One day per week
NEW COURSE
Gospel, inspiring, a cappella; singers will develop their stage presence, musicality and timing,
characterization, and team building skills as they learn and sing various compositions, staging,
and choreography.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Marc Wayne
Production Fee: $50
Required Materials: None
Lyrical Lions Show Choir (8-12) One day per week
If you like to sing and dance (or even if you’ve only ever sung in the shower), this is the class for
you! The director will choose songs based on student input and focuses on musicals, pop music
or oldies. We will sing two- or three-part music and add basic choreography. Students will need
to provide a basic outfit or costume, but costs will be kept to a minimum. Two concerts and one
contest yearly. Lift your voice in song and get your body moving with this dynamic group!
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: $20
Required Materials: TBA
Piano Lessons (4-12) One day per week
Piano lessons will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Parents should contact our pianos teachers for detailed information about scheduling lessons.
Debbie Poindexter at debbie.poindexter@gmail.com
Cathan Prinzing at prinzing@everestkc.net
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Private Voice Lessons One day per week
NEW COURSE
Work privately with Amy Sutherland on proper vocal technique, rehearsal and practice
routines, reading and interpreting music, developing personal expression and style and
performance techniques. Students will learn to achieve a balanced, blended vocal sound that
can be used in one of our Rejoice choirs and in other performance venues. Lessons will be
available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Supplies needed: TBA
Course Fee: $22.50 per hour
Instructor: Amy Sutherland
Rejoice Children’s Choir grades K-3 One day per week
NEW COURSE
Singing together provides a way for students to build musical skills, make new friends and
praise God in a creative, fun environment. Students will learn and perform worship songs and
simple choreography and participate in performances during the school year. Students
involved in Rejoice choir will learn and be encouraged to:
 Sing confidently in a solo and ensemble setting
 Sing with an introductory knowledge of proper vocal technique.
 Display an understanding of musical style and interpretation, utilizing appropriate music
vocabulary.
Minimum 10, Maximum 30
Supplies needed: TBA
Course Fee: TBA
Instructor: Amy Sutherland
Rejoice Children’s Choir grades 4-6 One day per week
NEW COURSE
Singing together provides a way for students to build musical skills, make new friends and
praise God in a creative, fun environment. Students will learn and perform worship songs and
simple choreography and participate in performances during the school year.
 Sing confidently in a solo and ensemble setting
 Sing with an introductory knowledge of proper vocal technique.
 Display an understanding of musical style and interpretation, utilizing appropriate music
vocabulary.
Minimum 10, Maximum 30
Supplies needed: TBA
Course Fee: TBA
Instructor: Amy Sutherland
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Rejoice Outreach and Show Choir grades 7-12 One day per week
NEW COURSE
Middle and high school students will build their musical and performance skills, make new
friends, praise God in a creative, fun environment and share their testimony through song as
members of the Rejoice Outreach and Show Choir. Students will learn worship songs,
choreography and performance skills and share with the community through performances
throughout the school year.
 Sing confidently in a solo and ensemble setting
 Sing with an introductory knowledge of proper vocal technique.
 Display an understanding of musical style and interpretation, utilizing appropriate music
vocabulary.
Minimum 10, Maximum 30
Supplies needed: TBA
Course Fee: TBA
Instructor: Amy Sutherland
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Physical Education
Physical Education Two days per week
This class will comprise different kinds of exercises to strengthen different parts of the body
and muscles. There will also be exercises aimed at strengthening the cardio vascular system.
Students will learn the importance of exercising, staying in good shape, and living healthy
lifestyles. Students will receive basic instruction in how to play a number of games, sports and
fun drills too, to keep the class interesting. As the class progresses, there will be tests to
measure the student's progress so every student will be expected to work hard to keep
improving on his/her conditioning.
Minimum 8, Maximum 30
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Textbook: None
Physical Education (MS/HS) Two days per week
This course will comprise various physical regimes and activities designed to promote strength,
flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, and coordination for the students in a fun, yet challenging
way. Students will learn the importance of exercising and staying in good physical condition to
live healthy lifestyles. Fitness tests will be conducted to measure students' progress as their
conditioning improves.
Minimum 8, Maximum 30
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Textbook: None
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Science
ELEMENTARY COURSES
Elementary Science Two days per week
Exploring Creation with Astronomy: What would living on Venus be like? Are there really black
holes? How did God create the cosmos? Curious kids want to know! This course covers the
major structures of our solar system, starting with the sun and working towards Pluto. Along
the way, the student will also learn about Earth s moon, the asteroid belt, and the Kuiper belt.
After that, students will move outside our solar system and learn about the stars and galaxies
that make up God's incredible universe. Finally, the student will learn about space travel and
what it takes to be an astronaut.
Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day: Students will begin exploring the dynamics of flight and
animal classification, learning why the design we see in these incredible creatures points us to
our Creator God. Students will learn how to attract various bird species and identify them by
looking at their special physical characteristics, nests, and domestic practices. Students will also
explore the world of bats, while exposing the misconceptions that most people have regarding
these docile creatures of the night. They will then learn to scientifically classify insects with a
simple glance at wings and other physical characteristics. In addition students will also learn
how to attract and catch insects for scientific study. Your children will become true scientists,
observing nature and the fascinating world God created.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Taylor Sasse
Materials Fee: $20
Required Materials: TBA
Required Textbooks: Exploring Creation with Astronomy and Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day
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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES
Creative Engineering Design(MS/HS)- 1 semester class-once a week
NEW COURSE
Students will learn the engineering and design process through a fun, hands-on, active class. Students
will brainstorm, and search out a possible need for a new product. They will work in teams to design
and create their prototypes using common materials cardboard, foam, etc.). They will then document
and record their process using both traditional documentation and multi-media. They will then test the
product, make any necessary modifications and design a marketing strategy. Each team will have the
opportunity to demonstrate their prototype in a formal marketing presentation. Creative problem
solving, teamwork, communication, and time management skills will be stressed. There is minimal
outside homework.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Niki Smith
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Textbook: TBA
General Science (6-7) Two days per week
This is an introductory science class geared for early junior high age students. We explore the
basics of many different sciences, including anthropology, archaeology, geology, and biology.
We will discover how the fossil record and the geological record give evidence to support
creation. We will learn how to use the scientific method through many class experiments and
outside activities. Students will be expected to read the text at home each week, participate in
class discussions, work with class mates, and prepare for tests. This is a great foundational class
to help students prepare for high school science.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Taylor Sasse
Materials Fee: $20
Required Materials: A basic scientific calculator with sine, cosine, and tangent functions is also
required.
Textbook: Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd Edition, by Dr. Jay L. Wile
Jr. High Hands-On Science Two days per week
This year we will study the concepts of physics and chemistry. This program, which will hold to
a Christian point of view, is built from the perspective that an understanding of physics is
fundamental. We will build on that foundation into the study of chemistry, which is an
application of physics. Science will be presented as a whole, providing a solid framework for
more advanced science classes. Students will learn not only what topics make up a particular
scientific discipline, but also how those disciplines are related to one another. This will help the
student to develop an awareness of the continuity among the sciences. This class will be
engaging and will encourage a love for science and a love of learning. The focus will be on
teaching students a thorough understanding of scientific concepts, rather than loading them
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down with memorization. The text lessons are concise and easily readable. We will focus more
on DOING science, than on reading.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Taylor Sasse
Materials Fee: $20
Required Materials: safety goggles
Required Textbooks: The Rainbow By Durell C. Dobbins, PH.D
Physical Science (7-8) Two days per week
NOTE: Physical Science is considered to be a first level high school science class. It is
recommended that students have completed pre-algebra or are taking pre-algebra concurrent
with this class.
Some areas of study will include the physical nature of our world: including the lithosphere and
the hydrosphere. We will study the basic laws of physics, what is centripetal force, how light
bends through different objects, and how electricity flows from one place to another. We will
study these subjects and many others using the scientific method in classroom lab work and
some outside activities. Students will be expected to read the text at home each week,
participate in class discussions, work with class mates, and prepare for tests.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Niki Smith
Materials Fee: $20
Required Materials: TBA
Required Textbooks: Exploring Creation with Physical Science , 2nd Edition. It is imperative
that you have the 2nd edition. This edition says, "2nd edition" on the cover.
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HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Advanced Biology (HS) (dual credit) Two days per week
Prerequisites: Biology , Chemistry
Combined with Exploring Creation with Biology, this course gives the student the equivalent of
a university biology course. It covers both the anatomy and the physiology of the human body’s
11 organ systems in detail. There will be semester class projects related to Human Anatomy, to
be decided on by the class. Students will be required to complete these projects or agreed upon
extra credit for the class. There will also be 4 Biology article reviews completed by the students
who will be receiving dual college credit for this class. The teacher will provide slides,
dissecting tools, microscopes, and specimens.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Dawn Miller
Materials Fee: $45
Required Materials: Colored pencils, 3-subject wire-bound notebook divided with pockets
Textbook: The Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made! by Dr. Jay L. Wile
ISBN: 1-932012-11-7
Advanced Chemistry (HS) (dual credit) Two days per week
NEW COURSE
Prerequisites: Chemistry
MORE INFO TO FOLLOW SOON!
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Textbook: TBA
Biology Two days per week
This course is designed to be the student’s first high school science course. Exploring Creation
with Biology is a college-prep biology course that provides a detailed introduction to the
methods and concepts of general biology. Heavily emphasizing the vocabulary of biology, it
provides the student with a strong background in the scientific method, the five-kingdom
classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian
genetics, dissection, and ecosystems. It, also, provides a complete survey of the five kingdoms
in Creation. Please note that this course does not contain a discussion of human anatomy and
physiology. Students who take this course will be very well-prepared for a tough university
biology course. In class, we will complete all hands-on activities and discuss major concepts in
each module. Students will be required to read and complete paperwork outside of class. The
teacher will provide slides, dissecting tools, microscopes, and specimens.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Dawn Miller
Materials Fee: $45
Required Materials: Colored pencils, 3-subject wire-bound notebook divided with pockets
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Textbook: Exploring Creation with Biology , Second Edition by Dr. Jay L. Wile
Chemistry Two days per week
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course is designed to be a high school chemistry course and gives the student a rigorous foundation
in chemistry, in order to prepare him or her for an advanced level or a college-level course. The course
covers significant figures, units, classification, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermodynamics,
kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular
geometry, the gas laws, and equilibrium. The students will also be learning how to complete the
scientific process and complete a lab report. The course will be set up completing one module
approximately every two weeks. We will meet twice a week. We will do both experiments that are
located in the book, as well as out of book experiments. A formal lab report will be written each week.
Minimum 8, Maximum 16
Instructor: Bridget Barney
Materials Fee: $20
Required Materials: three-ring binder with seven dividers and a scientific calculator (Texas
Instruments TI-30AX recommended)
Textbook: Exploring Creation with Chemistry by Dr. Jay Wile, 2nd edition
Creative Engineering Design(MS/HS)- 1 semester class-once a week
NEW COURSE
Students will learn the engineering and design process through a fun, hands-on, active class. Students
will brainstorm, and search out a possible need for a new product. They will work in teams to design
and create their prototypes using common materials cardboard, foam, etc.). They will then document
and record their process using both traditional documentation and multi-media. They will then test the
product, make any necessary modifications and design a marketing strategy. Each team will have the
opportunity to demonstrate their prototype in a formal marketing presentation. Creative problem
solving, teamwork, communication, and time management skills will be stressed. There is minimal
outside homework.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Niki Smith
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Textbook: TBA
Physics Two days per week
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Geometry (Chemistry and Algebra 2 recommended but not
required) Contact the instructor if you have any questions about readiness.
This college-prep physics course is designed for the student who has completed algebra and has
had an introduction to the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent. It provides a detailed
introduction to the methods and concepts of general physics, heavily emphasizing vector
analysis; this text is ideal preparation for a university-level physics course. It provides the
student with a strong background in one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion, Newton’s
laws and their application, gravity, work and energy, momentum, periodic motion, waves,
optics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, electrical circuits, and magnetism. The course will be set
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up to complete one module approximately every two weeks. We will do experiments that are
located in the book, as well as out of book experiments. Formal lab reports will be written each
week.
Minimum 8, Maximum 16
Instructor: Christi Gramling
Materials Fee: $20
Required Materials: A basic scientific calculator with sine, cosine, and tangent functions is also
required.
Textbook: Physics, Exploring Creation with, 2nd Edition - Book Set, Apologia
ISBN: 1-932012-45-1 (Includes student text and Solutions Manual)
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Social Studies
ELEMENTARY COURSES
Elementary History Two days per week
NEW COURSE
More information to follow.
Minimum 8, Maximum 22
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required text: TBA
Elementary History of Ancient Egypt One day per week
This class will be an adventure back to a time of pharaohs and mummies. Students will learn
note-taking skills, organizational skills, listening skills, memorize historical material, map, graph,
and create Egyptian era projects. We will dive into the time period and learn about the
Egyptians daily life, government, military, religion, etc. By year's end students will bring home a
completed book detailing everything we have learned. We will culminate the year with a day
recreating Egyptian life that will include: costumes, food, and games!
Minimum 8, Maximum 22
Instructor: Shannon Calloway
Materials Fee: $45/semester
Required Materials: binder, paper, glue, scissors, and markers
Required text: None
Elementary History of Ancient Rome One day per week
Students will journey back into the era of the toga! Each student will develop important study
skills as we dig deep into Ancient Roman culture. This class will involve note-taking,
memorization, mapping, graphing, and project creation. All of our work will be compiled into a
book and sent home at the end of the year. Our last day will be a Roman Festival that will
include: costumes, food, and games!
Minimum 8, Maximum 22
Instructor: Shannon Calloway
Materials Fee: $45/semester
Required Materials: binder, paper, glue, scissors, and markers
Required text: None
Elementary History of the Middle Ages One day per week
Enter into an era where knights, castles, and men with monikers like Charles the Hammer were
commonplace! We will put our study skills to use by learning to take notes, organize materials,
manage time, and memorize historical documents. Through an engaging and hands-on
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experience students will compile a book of work and projects that will come home at the end of
the year. Our last day will be a Medieval Festival showcasing our work, include costumes,
music, and food!
Minimum 8, Maximum 22
Instructor: Shannon Calloway
Materials Fee: $45/semester
Required Materials: binder, paper, glue, scissors, and markers
Required text: None
Elementary US Geography One day per week
An in-depth look at our wonderful country, this geography course includes mapping activities,
atlas usage, research, notebooking, and cultural activities to acquaint the student with all 50
states. Students will memorize the states, their capitals, their largest cities, and their postal
abbreviations. The research topics for each state are varied and interesting, and students have
fun learning about climate, crops, businesses, tourist attractions, and more!
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Cathan Prinzing
Materials Fee: $25
Required Materials: notebook paper, pencil, colored pencils, and a folder
Required Text: None
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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES
American History (MS) Two days per week
American history is taught from a Biblical worldview. The birth of our nation as well as the
events and people God used to make it great will be the focus of the class. Students will learn to
analyze the past to glean wisdom for the present. In addition to various projects, games and
enrichment activities, the text will be completed through assignments, and quizzes.
Minimum 10, Maximum 20
Instructor: Judy Logan
Materials Fee:
Required Materials:
Required Text: American Republic 2nd Edition, BJU Press
World Geography (MS) One day per week
A delightful look at God's wondrous world, this geography course includes mapping activities,
atlas usage, research, notebooking, current events, and cultural activities to acquaint the
student with each amazing continent. This is a fundamental course which students should take
before or along with World History. Knowledge of the world will open their eyes, broaden their
horizons, and encourage appreciation for the world in which we live.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Cathan Prinzing
Materials Fee: $25
Required Materials: notebook paper, pencil, colored pencils, and a folder
Required Text: None
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HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
American Government (HS) One day per week
Students will learn the history and fundamental structure of the United States Constitution. By
investigating current issues, students will evaluate the uses and abuses of our current system.
This class is taught from a Christian perspective, whereby the Bible is used as the ultimate
standard of evaluation. Classroom discussion, projects, quizzes, and various methods will be
incorporated in the class.
Minimum 10, Maximum 20
Instructor: Judy Logan
Materials Fee:
Required Materials:
Required Texts: The Story of the Constitution 2nd Edition Authors: Sol Bloom and Lars Johnson
Pub.: Christian Liberty Press
ISBN #: 1-930367-56-2 This can easily be obtained on line at: www.christianlibertypress.com
American History (HS) Two days per week
In contrast to current trends which promote the elimination of our Christian heritage, American
history is taught from Biblical world view. Students will participate in individual and group
projects while learning about the events that shaped our nation and the people who made an
impact on our lives. The text will be completed. Chapter quizzes, homework and various
supplemental assignments will be given.
Minimum 10, Maximum 20
Instructor: Judy Logan
Materials Fee:
Required Materials:
Required Texts: United States History 4th Edition, authors: Timothy Keesee and Mark Sidwell,
BJU Press 2012 and Grave Influence, author: Brannon Howse, Worldview Weekend Pub.
ISBN: 0-9785014
History of Western Civilization 1 (HS) dual credit Two days per week
This is a general survey course of the root of origins and the rise of orderly society, the
development of culture as seen in art, literature, science and philosophy of the West from
Ancient Mesopotamia, the Graco-Roman world, The middle Ages, the Renaissance and The
European Expansion. This course will concentrate on the development of the west by studying
literature and history starting with the Epic of Gilgamesh and continuing with studies on
important works by Homer, Euripides, Herodotus, Catullus, Vigil, Ovid, Apuleius, St. Augustine,
Alghieri, Boccaccio, Chaucer, Thomas More and others. Art is stressed as a way to understand
culture and students will be taught how to look at art critically. We will take a field trip to the
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Important cities will be highlighted such as Sumer, Athens,
Alexandria and Pompeii. Everything will be taught with a Christian worldview as we take a close
look at Biblical prophecies fulfilled in History!
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Rachel DeCamillo
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Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required text: TBA
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Speech, Theatre Arts and Forensics
ELEMENTARY COURSES
Acting 1 One day per week
NEW COURSE
This class will include Improvisational acting, script reading, scene building, character
development, and team building games to build actors confidence in scene work, public
speaking and stage presence.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Marc Wayne
Production Fee: $50
Required Materials: None
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MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES
Acting 1 One day per week
NEW COURSE
This class will include Improvisational acting, script reading, scene building, character
development, and team building games to build actors confidence in scene work, public
speaking and stage presence.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Marc Wayne
Production Fee: $50
Required Materials: None
Forensics (7-12) One day per week
NEW COURSE
Course content and details coming soon
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required Text: TBA
Middle School Public Speaking One day per week
If there is one unifying theme that crosses all disciplines, it is communication. Communication is
our window to basic literacy and academic excellence. It is what binds us together as family,
friends, co-workers, and human beings. Students in this class will have a great time unlocking
effective communication skills through public speaking practice. We will have guest speakers to
set a good example for the students, and students will study these speeches as well as write
their own. Students will practice the art of speaking loudly, slowly, and clearly for an audience.
This is the perfect class to take in preparation for a formal high school speech class. There will
be a presentation for family and friends at the end of each semester.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Cathan Prinzing
Materials Fee: $10
Required Materials: notebook paper, pencil and folder
Textbook: None
School Newspaper/Journalism (7-12) One day per week
NEW COURSE
Students will learn the basics of news, editorial and feature writing and reporting, photography
and the strategic use of photos, along with the elements of design for publishing our monthly
school newsletter, The Brighton Star. Students will work in teams to develop monthly content,
create interview questions, conduct interviews, write stories and use desktop/multi-media
publishing software to publish this monthly paper.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
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Instructor: Lisa Prososki
Materials Fee: $10
Required Materials: notebook, folder, pencil
Required Text: None
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HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
Acting 1 One day per week
NEW COURSE
This class will include Improvisational acting, script reading, scene building, character
development, and team building games to build actors confidence in scene work, public
speaking and stage presence.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Marc Wayne
Production Fee: $50
Required Materials: None
Forensics (7-12) One day per week
NEW COURSE
Course content and details coming soon.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: TBA
Materials Fee: TBA
Required Materials: TBA
Required Text: TBA
Public Speaking/ Debate (HS) Two days per week
Even the most hesitant speakers will progressively gain confidence and poise while learning the
fundamentals of communication through non-threatening, short, fun assignments as well as
prepared speeches. Outlining and organizational skills are taught using various projects. After
learning the techniques of persuasive speech, students will research and analyze complex
current issues. Participants will quickly learn to defend their position using logic and evidence.
Debate style will alternate from one on one to team debates.
Minimum 10, Maximum 20
Instructor: Judy Logan
Materials Fee: $30.00
Required Materials: TBA
Textbook: None
School Newspaper/Journalism (7-12) One day per week
NEW COURSE
Students will learn the basics of news, editorial and feature writing and reporting, photography
and the strategic use of photos, along with the elements of design for publishing our monthly
school newsletter, The Brighton Star. Students will work in teams to develop monthly content,
create interview questions, conduct interviews, write stories and use desktop/multi-media
publishing software to publish this monthly paper.
Minimum 8, Maximum 20
Instructor: Lisa Prososki
Materials Fee: $10
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Required Materials: notebook, folder, pencil
Required Text: None
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