American Sign Language (Grades 1-3)

This class will introduce younger students to American Sign Language using stories and fun in-class activities. We will learn vocabulary and simple sentences. Materials provided by the teacher.

Teacher: Kathy Hammond

Tuition: $55/mo.

Material fee: $20

American Sign Language (Grades 4-5) Year 1

This class will introduce older elementary students to letters, numbers, vocabulary, and grammar basics.

Required text: American Sign Language for Beginners (9781646116423) and American Sign Language Workbook (9781646119509).

Teacher: Kathy Hammond

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional material fee: $20 one time fee

American Sign Language (Grades 4-5) Year 2

This class will continue to build upon what students learned in ASL (4-5) year 1. We will continue to learn vocabulary and learn more about sentence structure and how to effectively use it.

Required text:

Teacher: Kathy Hammond

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional material fee: $20 one time fee

American Sign Language Middle School

This class is an overview of ASL. We will gain an understanding of the ASL community, culture, and the essentials of ASL grammar.

Students should expect to spend a minimum of 2 hours per week practicing and reviewing vocabulary and lessons Because this is a foreign language, learning vocabulary is a must in the ability to understand and communicate.

Required text: Don’t Just Sign communicate: 1) A Student Guide to ASL and The Deaf Community 2) A Student Guide to Mastering ASL Grammar 3) A Student Guide to The Deaf Experience.

Teacher: Kathy Hammond

Tuition: $55/mo.

Material fee: $20 one time fee

Art

1st-8th grade

Art class will be an exploration of the principles and elements of design, artists, techniques, and art history to inspire each students' personal creative style. We will be working on two dimensional and three dimensional projects where we will be painting, drawing, making collages and mosaics, sculpting, and printmaking (just to name a few)! Students will use a great variety of mediums including water-based paints, papers, leather, wood, and more. No materials needed.

Teacher: Lina Eisman

Material fee: $30 one time fee

Tuition $55/mo

Arts & Crafts

In this class, students will create seasonal crafts using a variety of mediums. Each project is fun, different, and engaging. This is the perfect way for younger students to practice their fine motor and following direction skills in a fun way.

Age: 1st -3rd Grade

No materials needed

Teacher: Alece Campbell

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional Material Fee: $35 one time fee

Beginners Art History & Art Projects

Students will have so much fun studying history, culture, geography, and literacy through the lens of art and art history! These amazing art history lessons provide a unique and interesting way to engage learners and integrate several art projects for beginners. The art history lessons are taught in chronological order covering everything from cave art to modern art.

Age: 1st -3rd Grade

Teacher: Alece Campbell

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional Material Fee: $35 one time fee

Beginners Project Based History

Using History Pockets by Evan Moor, students will create pocket portfolio projects full of engaging 3-D paper projects and minibooks that bring history to life.

Age: 1st-3rd Grade

Teacher: Alece Campbell

Tuition: $55/mo.

Material fee: $35 one time fee

Beginning Drama: Princesses and Goblins (1st-4th grade)

Princesses and Goblins, step into your favorite fairytale where the sky is the limit for your child’s imagination! Students will create characters and miniature plays with the guidance of a seasoned actor and drama teacher. In addition to cultivating creativity, your child will learn projection, strong stage presence, and some fundamentals of acting. You can also expect their self-esteem to be boosted by a few healthy notches! This usually happens when kids work together in a group collaboratively to create something special, as well as deliver it to an audience. There will be a culminating performance that the students partially create at the end of each semester.

Ages: 1st-4th grade

Teacher: Holly Archer

Material fee: One-time supply fee is $10 for costumes and props

Tuition: $65/mo

Book Club with Public Speaking

6th - 8th graders, or 5th graders who are strong readers

Book club with public speaking will provide a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books that intend to be engaging, yet challenge them. Students will learn to dig into the literature and to deeply discuss the books while also learning to identify literary elements. This class will also have a public speaking component where the students will receive instruction in basic presentation skills. They will be given the opportunity several times throughout the year to practice those skills by preparing and presenting a book project or book review in front of their classmates.

A partial book list will be provided prior to the beginning of class.

Teacher: Rana Hicks

Books may be purchased used or checked out from your local library.

Tuition $55/mo

Charlotte Mason Seasonal Nature Study

Using Treehouse Nature Study, this Charlotte Mason and Waldarf inspired seasonal nature study is a gentle approach to the earth sciences through living books, nature notebooking, hands-on projects, and beauty subjects such as poetry, picture study, and folk songs. This class is the perfect blend of science, literature, handwriting, and fine art studies.

Age: 1st-3rd grade

Materials: Large watercolor sketchbook, colored pencils, scissors, gluestick

Teacher: Alece Campbell

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional Material Fee: $35 one time fee

Creative Writing 6-8

In this class we will explore different aspects and genres of creative writing through readings and writing assignments, focusing on the building blocks of story and poetry. Students will have writing assignments every week, and sometimes additional work such as photography or drawing. By the end of the class students will have produced their own, original, short story and works of poetry. This class will be graded based on completion, attitude, improvement, and effort.

Required Text: Fishman, Boris. The Creative Writer, Level One: Five Finger Exercises.

Students should also have their own observation notebook and binder in which to store and organize their work.

Teacher: Stephanie Starr

Tuition $60/mo.

Additional material fee: $25 one time fee

Crime Scene Investigations

3rd-6th Learn listening and reasoning skills, attention to detail, note taking, and logical thought process through mini mysteries. Participate in activities such as: differences in fingerprints, taking and analyzing fingerprints, and dusting for fingerprint evidence, looking at and collecting evidence (shoe prints, handwriting samples, etc), understanding DNA and the role it plays in identifying people, making individual DNA bracelets, etc. Students will be led through the curriculum Forensic Faith for Kids where they learn tools real investigators use to solve crimes. Students will work on one large mystery about a missing dog as well as looking at the evidence that will help them find and share the truth about Jesus and God with family and friends. We will solve several smaller crimes in the classroom and complete a mystery based on forensic evidence. Students will make their own detective badge and graduate with a certificate from Cadet Academy Forensic Faith by the end of the course.

Teacher: Ashley Rideout

Materials required: pencil, scissors, glue stick, and markers

Tuition $55/mo; maximum 12 students

Additional material fee: $50 one time fee

Economics and Entrepreneurship

5th-8th Students will be introduced to economic and business concepts through various activities including participation in class run business game. Students will take on various roles within the business and work with a group to make their business the most profitable. They will learn profit, loss, net worth, accounting, marketing, and much more. Students will plan and create their own business where they will sell items to other classes at an in-school fair. The goal will be for students to participate in at least two or more separate vendor fairs throughout the year. We will use the program “More Than a Lemonade Stand” by Julie Ann Wood. Students may ask parents to make an initial “investment” in their company, which will be paid back (this may occur 2-3 times throughout the year and the amount requires parent approval/provision). Students who show interest or potential in sales will be encouraged to continue their business ventures over the summer based on what they have learned from the course during the year.

Materials Required: pencil, notebook with brads and pockets, notebook paper

Teacher: Ashley Rideout

Tuition $55/mo; 15 maximum students

Additional material fee: $30 one time fee

Early Writers

Using the Writing with Ease by Susan Wise Bauer, students will complete practical exercises to begin writing as a craft. By using narration, dictation, and classic literature as a mentor text, students will establish the style of great authors as the foundation for their writing.

Age: 2nd-3rd Grade

Materials Needed: Composition notebook, gluestick, scissors, highlighters

Teacher: Alece Campbell

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional Material Fee: $25 one time fee

Elementary Introduction to Spanish

This class will introduce younger students to Spanish using classic, living books and fun in-class activities. We will learn letters, numbers, vocabulary and commonly used phrases.

Age: Kindergarten-2nd Grade

Materials: Composition notebook, gluestick, scissors, crayons/color pencils

Teacher: Alece Campbell

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional Material Fee: $25 one time fee

Enrichment Tea Time Hour

Using A Gentle Feast’s morning time curriculum, students will listen to a read aloud, be assessed for comprehension, and engage in activities and that give students an introduction to the subjects of literature, poetry, art, music, history, culture, and science. A healthy snack and tea/lemonade will be served at every session. This class offers students the unique opportunity to engage in academics while learning manners and etiquette. Food allergies and restrictions must be noted upon registration.

Age: Kindergarten-3rd grade

Materials: Large watercolor sketchbook, colored pencils/crayons, scissors, gluestick

Teacher: Alece Campbell

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional Material Fee: $40 one time fee

Foundational Language Arts

In this course, we will read several classic living books that teach a variety of language and phonics skills. Vocabulary, spelling, composition, capitalization, punctuation, and more are included. As we read, your student will create a truly interactive notebook with pages that fold and flip to help engage kinesthetic learners and promote memorization.

For struggling readers. Age: 2nd/3rd Grade

Books: Little Bear, Frog and Toad Are Friends, Caps for Sale, Make Way for Ducklings, The Little House, Billy and Blaze, Blaze and the Forest Fire, The Story About Ping, Stone Soup, Keep the Lights Burning Abbie, Stone Soup, Miss Rumphius Duration

Materials Needed: Texts are from Memoria Press StoryTime Treasures Student Guide and More StoryTime Treasures Student Guide, composition notebook, gluestick, scissors, highlighters

Story Time Treasures Student Guide ISBN: 9781547702442
More Story Time Treasures Student Guide ISBN: 9781615389643

Students will need their own copy of each of the books we will read in class. These can be purchased or checked out from your local library.

Little Bear ISBN: 9780064440042
Frog and Toad are Friends ISBN: 9780064440202
Caps for Sale ISBN: 9780064431439
Make Way for Ducklings ISBN: 9780140564341
Billy and Blaze ISBN: 9780689716089
Blaze and the Forest Fire ISBN: 9780689716058
The Story about Ping ISBN: 9780448421650
Keep the Lights Burning, Abby ISBN: 9780876144541
Stone Soup ISBN: 9780689711039
The Little House ISBN: 9780395259382
Miss Rumphius ISBN: 9780140505399

Teacher: Alece Campbell

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional Material Fee: $25 one time fee

Geography “A” Continents (Geography through Literature A)

Around the World in Picture Books for 1st-4th graders will be an introduction to world geography and culture with award-winning literature. Using Beautiful Feet Books curriculum. We will study China, Japan, Thailand, India, Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ghana. This course includes nature study, folktales, fables, music, art, poetry, cuisine, and history. Each child will make a notebook during class highlighting what they have learned in their own words. Interested parents are encouraged to enrich the experience by exploring more about each country at home. Some ideas include picture books from the library, foods, and movies set in each country. *Please note: due to the nature of different ethnic foods, food allergies will not be able to be accommodated.

Geography Courses stand alone and can be taken in any order or concurrently.

Materials required: pencil, scissors, glue stick, and colored pencils (self sharpening or twistables recommended)

Grades: 1-4

Teacher: Ashley Rideout

Tuition $55/mo; 10 maximum students

Additional material fee: $50 one time fee

Geography - Europe and South America (Geography through Literature B)

Around the World in Picture Books for 1st-4th graders will be an introduction to world geography and culture with award-winning literature. Using Beautiful Feet Books curriculum, we will visit France, Spain, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Great Britain, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. This course includes nature study, folktales, fables, music, art, poetry, cuisine, and history. Additionally, this class will introduce students to common playground games from various countries. Each child will make a notebook during class highlighting what we’ve learned (notebook is provided). Interested parents are encouraged to enrich the experience by exploring more about each country at home. Some ideas include picture books from the library, foods, and movies set in each country. *Please note: due to the nature of different ethnic foods, food allergies will not be able to be accommodated.

Geography Courses stand alone and can be taken in any order or concurrently

Grades: 1-4

Teacher: Ashley Rideout

Materials required: pencil, scissors, glue stick, and colored pencils (self sharpening or twistables recommended)

Tuition $55/mo; 10 maximum students

Additional material fee: $50

Geology with Nature Study

A Charlotte Mason inspired earth science class that focuses on earth systems and materials. This will include the history of the earth, composition, structure, and processes. Students will have 30+/- minutes of homework for Science class each week including nature study and reading a selection from The Story-Book of Science by Jean Henri Fabre. Students will be asked to do an independent study of their choice at home and spread out over several months. A nature journal as well as a travel paint pallett will e provided to the student along with the spine text, First Book of the Earth by Irene Sevrey and the study guide that accompanies it. Students will be required to give an oral, written, or drawn narration of information learned/gleaned from the homework, activities, and readings during class each week. Experiments and activities in rock identification, fossils, geode breaking, crystal growing, animal habitats, volcano studies, caves, the water cycle will be included. Students will also create and take home (at the end of class) their own beginner rock/gem collection as they identify and classify rocks.

Grades: 4-8

Teacher: Ashley Rideout

Materials required: text – The Story-Book of Science by Jean Henri Fabre

Pencils with erasers, black gel eraseable pen, scissors, glue stick, and colored pencils (self sharpening or twistables recommended)

Tuition $55/mo; 14 maximum students

Additional Material Fee: $60 one time fee

Group Voice (grades 1-4)

Group voice for the beginner 1st - 4th grade is designed for our younger singers. Students will learn how to best use their natural instrument in this class, their voice. We will learn different genres of music – worship, musical theater (including Disney and other children’s movie music), pop, and folk. After learning different songs in class together, students will perform them for each other over the course of the year. Some of our best learning comes from watching and listening to each other and this principle applies to singing as well. There will be a strong emphasis on proper singing techniques and breath support. Singers will build confidence over the semester and walk away with a handful of songs to perform. The class will end with a culminating performance at the end of each semester.

Ages: 1st-4th grade

Teacher: Holly Archer

Materials will be provided by teacher.

Tuition: $65/mo

Group Voice (grades 5-8)

Group Voice/Singing for 5th - 8th grade- Students will learn how to best use their natural instrument in this class, their voice. They will learn different genres of music – worship, musical theater (including movie soundtracks), pop and folk. After learning different songs in class together, students will perform them for each other over the course of the year. Some of our best learning comes from watching and listening to each other, and this principle applies to singing as well. There will be a strong emphasis on proper singing techniques and breath support. Singers will build confidence over the semester and walk away with a handful of songs to perform. Each semester will end with a culminating performance.

Ages: 5th-8th grade

Teacher: Holly Archer

Materials will be provided by teacher.

Tuition: $65/mo

Health and Fitness (grades K-8)

Using the SHAPE standards and guidelines, students will experience health and fitness in a new way! This class is designed for grades K-8 and will focus on physical movement, health education and personal growth. Students will practice a variety of movement patterns and motor skills through individual practice as well as group games using age appropriate equipment. All students will keep a fitness and health journal to track and record activity progress throughout the year which will leave them feeling confident and empowered. Each month will bring a new sports theme, new games and new health lessons. Health and Nutrition will also be covered throughout the year which includes recognizing the correlation between nutrition, hydration and physical activity. Students will receive activities to do at home to encourage a healthy movement lifestyle. This class will be graded on a participation level, though students will be given a folder to keep handouts in throughout the year.

Teacher: Audrey Archibald

Tuition $55/mo.; 12 students maximum

Extra Material fee: $40 one time fee

Improv (5th - 8th grade)

Let the games begin! Improvisational acting is not only a blast, but it teaches kids one of the fundamentals of acting – reacting to the others on stage. It’s also a great way to build confidence and boost creative thinking. Improv is truly for everyone - It’s a beloved activity for experienced actors and a great way for beginners to get their feet wet in the game of acting. There will be a culminating improv performance at the end of each semester.

Teacher: Holly Archer

One-time supply fee: $10 for costumes and props.

Tuition: $60/mo

Introduction to Shakespeare

This class introduces the immortal bard using child-friendly retellings of Shakespeare's works including A Midsummer's Night Dream, The Tempest, The Winter's Tale, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, and All's Well That Ends Well. Children create character maps, set the scene, construct simple costumes, order major plot events, and recite lines. This course begins preparation for the study of Shakespeare's plays in their original form.

Age: 4th-6th Grade

Materials: Composition notebook, gluestick, scissors, highlighters

Teacher: Alece Campbell

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional Material Fee: $35 one time fee

IEW Extra Support (Thursday) - Bring your IEW work to our Thursday class for extra support from your teacher! In this class we will review lesson concepts and work on rough drafts with assistance. We will also learn grammar through IEW’s The Nose Tree. This Extra Support class helps your student to gain the most value from their IEW class.

Teacher: Stephanie Starr

Materials required: Fix it! Grammar: The Nose Tree Student book, level 1

Class fee: $30/mo.

Kindergarten

This year we will explore, discover, and grow. We will have fun with numbers, the alphabet, science, and social studies. While I do not focus on formal reading instruction, I will introduce sight words as a way to familiarize students with common words to enhance their recognition skills. Sign language will be integrated through out the class. Not only is learning a new language fun, but it is a fun way to help memorize sight words and basic concepts.

Teacher: Kathy Hammond

Materials Needed: box of 24 count Crayola brand crayons, glue stick, safety scissors, 1 bag of wet wipes, plastic pencil box that will hold crayons, glue, and scissors. These will be left in the classroom each week.

Tuition: $110/month

Additional material fee: $100 one time fee

Latin A and Latin B

6th-8th grades

Learning Latin is like gaining a superpower! Latin will expand your English vocabulary as well as help you with learning romance languages like Spanish and French. It will connect you with our ancient Western heritage. It will open your eyes to all of the Latin words and phrases we are surrounded with every day—only now you’ll understand them! Plus, it’s fun!

These classes will be an introduction to the Latin language as well as the history and culture of ancient Rome. Students may have the opportunity to take the National Junior Classical League’s yearly National Latin Exam.

Homework: Approx. 1 hours per week, plus time spent reviewing and memorizing vocabulary

Materials needed: Cambridge Latin Course Unit 1 (Fourth Edition). Students must have access to a computer to complete online activities. (Students going on to Latin B will also need Cambridge Latin Course Unit 2 (Fourth Edition).

Teacher: Stephanie Starr

Tuition $55/mo

Material fee: $25 one time fee

Lego Education Simple Machines

2nd -5th Students will participate in STEM education through the use of Lego Education’s Simple Machines curriculum. Students will be provided with instruction and challenges based on the simple machines – gears. levers, wheel and axel, and pulleys. Students will also practice listening skills and giving directions as they take turns giving directions to build a specific hidden model. Students will apply skills of Physical Science, science and engineering processes, mathematics principals, measurement and data recording, writing, speaking and listening. Students will also participate in Maker Designs to solve specific problems. This class is very specific and does not leave much time for open ended Lego play, but is instructional in nature using Lego pieces as the building blocks. Students should expect to solve problems and utilize their legos in certain ways that will be explained in class. There will be some space for creativity as well, but this is not an open ended lego club.

Teacher Ashley Rideout

Tuition $55/mo; maximum 10 students

Material fee; $50 one time fee

Math Gameschool K-2

In this class, students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade will learn math concepts in a developmentally appropriate way, through play! Students will be actively engaged in math using a variety of hands on manipulatives, math specific board games as well as a variety of other ways to practice math using dice and playing cards. Concepts taught will include practice with subatizing and making 10 and 100, adding and subtracting strategies, mental math, geometry and measurement, logic and strategy, as well as learning good sportsmanship and teamwork. Each week students will be sent home with a game to practice at home that reinforces the weekly topic of in class game play. Included in the material fee will be a take home folder and math game materials to be used at home distributed throughout the year.

Teacher: Audrey Archibald

Materials needed: 3 ring binder

Tuition: $55/mo; 10 student maximum

Material fee: $40

Math Gameschool 3-6 (max 8 students)

Students in grades 3-6 will practice math skills learned at home through playing math games and board games in small groups. This class will reinforce math content in a fun and engaging way. Rich math vocabulary discussions and problem solving skills will naturally be the focus in this class, as students will work with each other playing various math strategy games. Each month will focus on a different math specific content—such as mental math with addition/subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions and decimals, probability, problem solving, geometry and spatial reasoning in addition to differentiated concepts based on what the students need help with. Learning sportsmanship, teamwork and cooperation will also be just as important as reviewing math concepts. Students will keep a binder to keep handouts and “Take home games” to practice at home. Included in the material fee will be math game materials to use at home distributed throughout the year.

Teacher: Audrey Archibald

Materials needed: 3 ring binder

Tuition: $55/mo; 8 students maximum

Extra Material fee: $45 one time fee

Myths and Fairy Tales

4th-7th grades.

The building blocks of all stories are the Bible, myths, legends, and fairy tales. These are foundational stories that fire the imaginations of our students, and provide them with vital background knowledge for reading classic literature. In this class we will focus on the Greek gods through their most famous stories and adventures. We will also touch on myths from other cultures. We will round out the year by reading fairy tales, which will include comparing fairy tales across cultures. Work will include artwork and creative presentations, and students will have the opportunity to write their own myths and fairy tales.

Teacher: Stephanie Starr

Materials required: To be determined

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional material fee: $25 one time fee

Poetry & Creative Writing

In this class we will study and write different types of poetry. We will review figurative language, sound, rhythm, and rhyme scheme. Then, we will study and write several types of poetry (limerick, ode, haiku, free verse, sonnet, balled, elegy, narrative, and lyric poetry). During creative writing we will focus on getting your writer’s creative juices flowing. Students will learn skills such as adding sensory descriptions, generating ideas, using gestures to show emotion, creating engaging characters and plots, writing dialogue, overcoming writer’s block and more! This class covers prose and poetry writing.

Age: 4th/5th Grade

Materials Needed: Composition notebook, gluestick, scissors, highlighters

Teacher: Alece Campbell

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional Material Fee: $25 one time fee

Private Voice Lessons (all ages)

Individual voice lessons are for students who are seeking advanced training or just prefer to work with a voice coach one-on-one. Students will learn proper vocal technique, breath support, and how to successfully deliver a song. There will be a voice recital at the end of the semester where each student will present two different songs for friends and family.

Teacher: Holly Archer

Schedule with teacher/based on availability

Pricing: $65 per hour lesson, $40 per half-hour lesson

Project Based Learning (PBL) (max students 8, grades 4-8)

Project Based Learning starts with an initial idea and question. From there, the sky is the limit. In this class, students will be given a themed, monthly project objective. By working individually and cooperatively, they will gain exposure to real-world knowledge and how it applies to their project goals. Developing a sugar cookie stand, designing a board game, creating a community service plan, or solving the question of “What items should be in vending machines?”, Project Based Learning projects will blend research, knowledge, creativity and ingenuity together to have your student all in! This class will require some project work to be done at home, as each week students will be given a new objective to help them get their project finished by the end of the month. Students are given the freedom to create their final project however they see fit— whether that be in a power point presentation, poster board diorama, etc. At the beginning of the month, students will be given a project grading rubric, so that they are aware of everything that needs to be included during project creation.

PBL units in this class will inspire multidisciplinary learning— utilizing math, art, geography, engineering, computer literacy, science as well as language arts. Students will work individually and collaboratively to create, model, and design ways to make their project ideas come to life.

The last class of the month, students will share their projects with the class as well as celebrate their creations together.

Teacher: Audrey Archibald

Tuition: $55/mo; 8 students maximum

Materials needed: 1 3 ring binder

Extra Material fee: $30 one time fee

Rooted in Christ Bible Study

This class is designed to encourage and develop a solid root system in the Word of God during this beautiful Bible study. Guided by Scripture, beauty, art, hands-on connections, and discussion, the three units are designed to help students root their identity, devotion, and wisdom in God, our Mighty Creator. This class incorporates beauty subjects with Bible study including Scripture readings, discussion and prayer prompts, hymns, poetry, and art study.

Age: 3rd-5th grade

Materials: Large watercolor sketchbook, colored pencils, scissors, gluestick

Teacher: Alece Campbell

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional Material Fee: $25 one time fee

Science Elementary

1st -5th graders

Elementary science is an engaging opportunity for your child to discover God’s world through hands-on science with a focus on science vocabulary concepts. This science course is designed to introduce science topics in fun ways or to creatively expand on previous knowledge and vocabulary. We will be using God’s Design from Heaven and Earth from Master Books. We will adapt sections of the book for an age appropriate level.

Materials Needed: NON safety scissors, stick glue, and colored pencils

Textbook Needed: MasterBooks; God's Design for Heaven & Earth Set (ISBN-13: 9781683441298) One book required per family (elementary or middle school)

Teacher: Felicia Wilson

Tuition $55/mo

Additional material fee: $50 one time fee

Science Middle School

5th-8th graders

Middle school science will be an in depth study of God’s world through hands-on science. This is a true middle school class with 4 days a week homework and supported exams based off of the concepts learned. We will focus on enriching the student’s knowledge of science concepts and vocabulary while accomplishing activities and experiments in class and supporting experiments at home. At the end of the year, students will select their favorite science topic covered and create a short presentation.

Materials Needed: NON safety scissors, stick glue, colored pencils, and wide-ruled composition notebook. Please know you will need a printer at home to print off weekly homework.

Textbook Needed: MasterBooks; God's Design for Heaven & Earth Set (ISBN-13: 9781683441298). One book required per family (elementary or middle school)

Teacher: Felicia Wilson

Tuition: $55/mo

Additional material fee: $50 one time fee

Spanish (Intro to)

5th-8th grade

Spanish for 5th-8th graders is a fantastic opportunity to familiarize students with commonly used vocabulary and basic conversational skills, while also building organizational, note-taking, and study skills. Language will be presented through monthly themes and reinforced through fun games, songs, worksheets, and Quizlet. Students will actively engage in conversation together to practice common sentence frames to which they can apply the vocabulary while learning frequently used irregular verbs and their proper application. The goal of this class is to build a solid foundation of vocabulary to help demystify second language acquisition and ease the transition into Spanish 1. Monthly themes will vary from year to year, so younger students may repeat the class to continue to build and grow their vocabulary and fundamental conversational skills. By the end of the year, students will be able to introduce themselves and share details about their family, hobbies, and favorite things (food, colors, animals) as well as discuss the date, seasons, weather, and time. Music, art, holidays, and food of Spanish-speaking countries will be shared quarterly to grow awareness of the culture. Approximately 1.25 hrs of homework per week to reinforce and aid in the memorization and learning of vocabulary and sentence frames. Access to computer and internet is needed for study tools and a digital project assigned each semester.

Required Text: There will not be a textbook for this class, but worksheets will be given out weekly. Students will need access via a phone, tablet or computer to use Quizlet at home.

Teacher: Eliana Reece

Material fee: $70 one time fee

Tuition $55/mo

Spanish 1A

Spanish 1A for 7th-9th graders will complete the half of the Spanish 1 curriculum within the school year; students will have the opportunity to learn at a slower pace with added reinforcement of concepts being taught. Supplemented with music, games, role playing, and collaborative opportunities in the classroom, this class will balance verbal fluency with grammatical understanding in a fun, engaging environment. Geography and cultural studies of Spanish-speaking countries will also be incorporated. Up to 1.75 hours of weekly homework assignments that will expand upon, reinforce, and solidify classroom learning.

Materials needed: Breaking the Spanish Barrier Level 1 (yellow work/textbook) tobreak.com/pages/spanish

Teacher: Eliana Reece

Additional material fee: $50 one time fee

Tuition $60/mo

Spanish 1B

Spanish 1B for 8th-10th graders will complete the second half of the Spanish 1 curriculum while reviewing and reinforcing concepts taught the previous year; students will build a solid foundation allowing them to transition seamlessly into Spanish 2 the following year. Supplemented with music, games, role playing, and collaborative opportunities in the classroom, this class will balance verbal fluency with grammatical understanding in a fun, engaging environment. Geography and cultural studies of Spanish-speaking countries will also be incorporated. Up to 1.75 hours of weekly homework assignments that will expand upon, reinforce, and solidify classroom learning.

Pre-requisite: Spanish 1A

Materials needed: Breaking the Spanish Barrier Level 1 (yellow work/textbook) tobreak.com/pages/spanish

Teacher: Eliana Reece

Additional material fee: $50 one time fee

Tuition $60/mo

STEM 5th-8th Grade

This hands-on class will feature numerous STEM opportunities for students to work in groups to achieve a goal while utilizing the engineering design brief process (ask, research, imagine, plan, create, test, improve). Students will start with a problem to solve, will be given a “budget” to spend on their project and will plan their solution. They will be invited to use their creativity as they work independently, with a partner, or in a team. Students will use multiple educational disciplines including writing, reading, math, and science to create their final product. Products will be tested and modified as needed to determine if they solved the challenge. Students will engage in discussion to determine what worked and learn from what did not.

Teacher: Ashley Rideout

Tuition: $55/mo; maximum 12 students

Material fee: $50 one time fee

STEM 1st – 4th Grade

This hands-on class will feature numerous STEM opportunities for students to work in groups to achieve a goal while utilizing the engineering design brief process (ask, research, imagine, plan, create, test, improve). Students will start with a problem to solve, will be given a “budget” to spend on their project and plan their solution. They will be invited to use their creativity as they work independently, with a partner, or in a team. Students will use multiple educational disciplines including writing, reading, math, and science to create their final product. Products will be tested and modified as needed to determine if they solved the challenge. Students will engage in discussion to determine what worked and learn from what did not.

Teacher: Ashley Rideout

Tuition $55/mo; maximum 12 students

Material fee: $50 one time fee

Texas History Adventures

4th-8th Students will take a trip through the state of Texas using a variety of sources including Discovering Texas Curriculum, The Story of Texas (Weems), state-supplied information, picture books, historical fiction novels, etc. Students will learn about geography, native peoples, landmarks, maps, famous peoples, timeline of events, statehood, industry, science, technology, economy, government, food, music, sports, and much more. Students will compete in teams as they work to travel to the most destinations in the state. The record will be kept based on student work in class and additional optional activities such as visiting a TX state park or site of interest on their own, making a notebook entry of at least one page, and reporting what they learned/experienced back to the class. Students travel through the State of Texas and participate in an end-of-year celebration. Students compile information they learn as notes, pictures, and diagrams, in one portfolio/notebook for the year. Students will be required to complete 2 independent research projects throughout the year. The first will be reading and reporting on a living history book of the student’s choice (lists of suggested books will be provided and many can be checked out from the library). The second project, also student choice, but will be a visual presentation. Websites and library book ideas will be provided for research starting points.

Teacher: Ashley Rideout

Materials Required:

1 ½ inch 3 ring binder with clear cover

1 package of 20+ sheet protectors

The Story of Texas (John Edward Weems)

pencil, scissors, glue stick, and colored pencils are expected at every class session

Tuition $55/mo; 15 maximum students

Additional material fee: $40 one time fee

Writing Using IEW (Beginning)

4th-6th grades.

Explore a wide variety of fascinating subjects in Discoveries in Writing! In this theme-based writing curriculum, students will write about exciting topics such as the Bayeux Tapestry, tsunamis, Jerusalem and the Crusades, and other fascinating subjects while they learn to write with the Structure and Style® writing method.

This class is appropriate for students who are new to IEW, as well as students who have had an IEW class but need more practice before moving into higher levels.

Please note: This class requires weekly involvement from a parent, guardian, or other helper. Parents will partner with the student to help them with their weekly checklist and edit their rough drafts. Homework: Approx. 3 hours per week.

Materials needed:

IEW Discoveries In Writing! Student Book

3-ring notebook to hold and organize papers

A thesaurus or access to one online

Teacher: Stephanie Starr

Tuition $60/mo

Material fee: $25 one time fee

Writing Using IEW (Experienced)

6th-8th grades.

From the Anglo-Saxons to the Renaissance, from chivalrous knights to Genghis Khan, students will improve their knowledge of medieval times while learning to write with structure and style. Working through all of IEW's Units 1–9, students will learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, compose essays, and more.

This class is appropriate for older students new to IEW, and younger students with some IEW experience.

Materials needed:

IEW Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons Student Book

3-ring notebook to hold and organize papers

A thesaurus or access to one online

Teacher: Stephanie Starr

Tuition $60/mo

Material fee: $25 one time fee

Writing Using IEW (Advanced)

7th-9th grade

Students, continue the adventure with the remaining four novels of The Chronicles of Narnia® (Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle). Students will learn advanced writing skills while exploring the enchanted land of Narnia through the Structure and Style® writing method.

This is a follow-on to last year’s Following Narnia class. Students who did not take the Narnia class last year may join this class with permission of the instructor. This course is recommended for students with at least one year of experience with IEW. This class will leave the student well prepared for high school writing.

Materials needed:

Following Narnia Volume II: Aslan’s Country Student Book

3-ring notebook to hold and organize papers

A thesaurus or access to one online

Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle from the Chronicles of Narnia series.

Teacher: Stephanie Starr

Tuition $60/mo

Material fee: $25 one time fee

2024-2025 Elementary & Middle School Classes

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