Description: This course is designed to improve sentence structure, grammar, and word choice by producing poems, short stories, a one act play, historical fiction, and other writing assignments. Students will be encouraged to use and develop their creativity through the written word.

Description: This course will excite any young child by introducing them to physical and earth sciences. Students will participate in a hands-on lab every week, along with a Science Fair at the end of the year. In order to begin developing accountability, about one hour of homework will be assigned each week. Also, tests are given every three to four weeks.

Cost: $40 per month + $40 registration fee

Description:  This course will give students a fun introduction to the arts through a mixture of traditional fine art media that teach the basic elements of design. Students will begin the steps of “learning how to draw” with a natural approach that is more than appropriate for their age and skill level. Drawing is taught in an atmosphere of relaxation and fun! Students will experiment with pencil, pens, markers, pastels, mixed media and some paint. Students will also learn about famous artists while creating projects that imitate the master artist’s technique.

Description: Come journey through the land of imagination as pantomime, story enactment, and games give the freedom to explore theater in a truly sensational way. Students will become familiar with the many functions of a working theater and what it takes to make a successful theatrical production. Basic “stage voice” (breathing, intonation, annunciation) skills are introduced and applied in monologues and/or dramatic readings that will be performed before a live audience at the end of each semester.

Description: Students will learn Spanish words the way a native speaker would. They will also learn the fundamentals of the Spanish language beginning with basic dialogue in greetings and introductions. We will cover numbers, colors, classroom objects, food, clothing, the face & body, family, animals, community and the alphabet. Students will leave with a taste and desire for the language and an appreciation for the Hispanic heritage and culture which is ever growing around us. We will have fiestas and learn songs to encourage memorization. We will read, write, use flash cards, and perform activities, reinforcing all that is learned. The students will be tested regularly on their knowledge and understanding of our course work.

Description: Students will continue building on the foundation they built last year or in a previous term. They will learn Spanish words the way a native speaker would. They will also learn the fundamentals of the Spanish language beginning with basic dialogue in greetings and introductions. We will cover food, clothing, the face and body, family, animals, community, etc. Students will leave with a taste and desire for the language and an appreciation for the Hispanic heritage and culture which is ever growing around us. Our goal is for each student to leave with the ability to carry a very basic conversation in Spanish. We will have fiestas and learn songs to encourage memorization. We will read, write, use flash cards, and perform activities, reinforcing all that is learned. The students will be tested regularly on their knowledge & understanding of our course work.

Description: We will explore a variety of musical styles and composers as we prepare for our Semester Concerts. The only requirement is a desire to sing! We will present a Christmas Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May. The class includes elements of music education, music appreciation, ear training, and stage presence. Emphasis is on learning proper vocal techniques for a lifetime of good singing habits and enjoyment.

Description: This will be a complete middle school math curriculum. We will create a path for students to develop an in-depth understanding of key mathematical concepts needed to succeed in higher level math classes. This foundational class should be the last fundamental math class you will ever need. We will thoroughly cover decimals, number theory, fractions, ratios, proportions, percents, and integers; along with this there will be an introduction to geometry and pre- algebra.

Instructor: Ellie Ingle

Description: This course covers the math basics and prepares the student for Algebra 1. Topics that will be covered include: fractions, percentages, decimals, and solving equations. Homework will be given for each day with tests at the end of each chapter.

Description:  This is a college-prep Algebra 1 course that will prepare the student for Geometry and Algebra II. Homework will be given each day with tests at the end of each chapter. Pre-requisite: Pre-Algebra

Book:  A Wind in the Door by Madeline L’Engle ISBN: 0440487617
On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer ISBN: 0899194397
A Boy of Two Worlds by Lorna Eglin ISBN: 1845501268
Heroes of the Faith: Some Gave All ISBN: 1597891193
Write Source 2000 ISBN: 066946774X

Description: Students will become familiar with literary terms and techniques as they explore EXCITING genres. Students will acquire the basic tools needed to distinguish between a Biblical worldview and a secular worldview as presented in literature. Extensive reading, various writing assignments, vocabulary quizzes, and several projects will be assigned.

Description: This is a comprehensive course designed to prepare the student for High School Science by introducing them to Life, Physical, and Earth Science concepts. A hands-on lab will be incorporated into each class. Homework will be given each week with a test every 3-4 weeks.

Description: This is an entry level High School Spanish course intended to prepare the student for college Spanish. Students will experience the language, vocabulary, and culture of Spanish speaking countries. Basic reading and writing will be mastered with a strong emphasis on conversation. Homework will be given each week with a test every 4 weeks.

Description: This is an entry level High School French course intended to prepare the student for college French. Students will experience the language, vocabulary, and culture of French speaking countries. Basic reading and writing will be mastered with a strong emphasis on conversation. Homework will be given each week with a test every 3 weeks.

Description: Following the theme of a Grand Tour, we will "travel" from continent to continent around the world studying the geographic cultures, landforms, climates, resources, economy, religions, and governments of every country of the world.

Description: Come journey through the land of imagination as pantomime, story enactment, and games give the freedom to explore theater in a truly sensational way. Students will become familiar with the many functions of a working theater and what it takes to make a successful theatrical production. Basic “stage voice” (breathing, intonation, annunciation) skills are introduced and applied in monologues and/or dramatic readings that will be performed before a live audience at the end of each semester.

Description: We will explore a variety of musical styles and composers as we prepare for our Semester Concerts. The only requirement is a desire to sing! We will present a Christmas Concert in December and a Spring Concert in May. The class includes elements of music education, music history and elementary theory and fulfills the high school visual arts requirement. Depending on enrollment, a separate middle school choir and/or an advanced ensemble could be formed.

Cost: $45 per month + $45 registration fee

Description:  This course is an excellent introduction to the arts through two dimensional media. Students will explore their creativity through learning the elements of design and examples in art history. Some projects will include still-life, figure drawing, studies in perspective, composition and abstraction. Various materials will include pencil, colored pencil, makers, pastels, inks and some mixed media. Students will learn how to discuss art in class and talk about what they have created.

Description: This personalized academic setting will provide one-on-one instruction time and accountability tailored to the individual needs of each student. PAT is designed to accommodate special learning styles, students who have not flourished in a traditional academic setting and students who require specialized assistance when completing assignments. Emphasis will be placed on improving sentence structure, paragraph construction, and the development of the 5-paragraph essay. The emphasis on enhancing writing proficiency will be the catalyst for improvement in several academic disciplines. Students will complete weekly study skills assignments; accountability for homework in other classes is provided during each study session.

PAT Weekly Reports will assess the following areas of the students’ personal growth:

1) academic progress in specific subjects
2) appropriate social behavior in the academic setting
3) verbal and written communication
4) study skills development
5) Another selected area that parents see a need for accountability

Instructor: Ellie Ingle

Description: This course covers the math basics and prepares the student for Algebra 1. Topics that will be covered include: fractions, percentages, decimals, and solving equations. Homework will be given for each day with a test at the end of each chapter.

Instructor: Jennifer Tachenko

Instructor: Jennifer Tachenko

Description: This is a college-prep Geometry course. Students will explore proofs through the use of deductive reasoning. This course also includes concepts such as: congruence, similarity, parallelism and perpendicularity, polygons, area, volume, and right triangle Trigonometry. Pre-requisite:Algebra 1

Description: This is a college-prep Algebra 2 course. Advanced algebraic concepts such as: linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions, rational expressions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, complex numbers, and matrices will be studied. Students will also explore exponential and logarithmic functions as well as conic sections and basic Trigonometry. Pre-requisite: Algebra 1

Description: This is an entry level High School French course intended to prepare the student for college French. Students will experience the language, vocabulary, and culture of French speaking countries. Basic reading and writing will be mastered with a strong emphasis on conversation. Homework will be given each week with a test every 3-4 weeks.

Description: This course is a continuation of French I. Students will continue learning to read, write, and speak the language, at a more advanced level. There will also be opportunities to learn about the French culture. Since correct grammar, spelling, and pronunciation of the language is strongly emphasized, students will be required to regularly journal in French and attend lab sessions. Pre-requisite: French I

Description: This is an entry-level High School Spanish course intended to prepare the student for college Spanish. Students will experience the language, vocabulary, and culture of Spanish speaking countries. Basic reading and writing will be mastered with a strong emphasis on conversation. Homework will be given each week with a test every 4 weeks.

Description: This course is a continuation of Spanish I. Students will continue learning Spanish conversation at a more advanced level, incorporating new tenses. Homework will be given each week with a test every 3-4 weeks. Pre-requisite: Spanish I

Day/Time: Tuesday 10:30-12:00 OR
Wednesday 10:45-12:15

Description: God’s redemptive work and man’s sin will be addressed as we take an introductory look at American Literature. The approach will be to explore history as presented by various American authors. Extensive reading, 5-paragraph essays, grammar assessments, vocabulary tests, and other literary projects will be assigned.

Description: This is a survey of significant Western Culture texts. Students will read, analyze, and respond to selected works. These works will be discussed from a Biblical worldview and universal themes will be addressed. Extensive reading, vocabulary tests, a compare and contrast essay, a research paper, and other literary projects will be assigned.

Description: This is a comprehensive, college-prep Chemistry course with a hands-on lab each week. We recommend that Physical Science be taken prior to this course. Homework will be given each week with a test every 3-4 weeks. Pre-requisite: Algebra 1

Description: American Government takes a historical approach to the scope and mechanics of our United States government, including its possibilities and limitations. We will analyze the three God-ordained institutions of authority – the church, the home, the state – through a study of all levels and branches of American government, explaining their scriptural foundation. Students will also examine the Constitution, political parties, elections, interest groups, media influence, the bureaucracy, and political behavior.

Description: Economics will present an interesting, logical, uncomplicated examination of comparative economic systems and the laws / principles that govern them. We will build a case for free-market capitalism as the economic system most compatible with a Biblical worldview and consider it in the current battle of ideas for the global economy. Throughout this process, we will study economic theories and principles and the personal (consumer) level and their application to the broader demands of government. We will also consider the consequences of popular economic myths/fallacies. Students will also examine the Biblical principles of money, wealth, and stewardship with regard to income, debt, budgeting, giving, and saving / investing.

Description: We will study historical world events from Creation to the present in light of God's Master Plan. We will build a solid foundation of ancient history, Greco-Roman culture, Medieval History on up to current history. Since man's actions are a product of his thoughts, the history of ideas will be emphasized more so than events and conditions, including political, economic, scientific, language, fine arts, and religion in historical context.

Description: A positive, patriotic approach to American History, bringing to life events and personalities that have shaped the nation.  This class will also cover a chronological survey of American History, Christian contributions to America's heritage, the structure of American Government, and an integration of various facets of American culture will be emphasized in this study of our nation's history.

Description: This course encourages students in their preparation to be independent, successful collegiate writers. Students will read and discuss a variety of common college assignments. They will develop the academic skills and thought patterns needed to successfully complete the writing process required at the collegiate level. Library resources, MLA and APA Handbooks, and internet tools will be explored in completing written assignments. Extensive essays and two research papers will be completed during the semester.

Description: This is an excellent course beginning with two dimensional media. Students will explore their creativity through learning the elements of design and examples in art history. Some projects will include still-life, figure drawing, studies in perspective, composition and abstraction. Various materials will include pencil, colored pencil, makers, pastels, inks and some mixed media. Students will learn how to discuss art in class and talk about what they have created. During the spring semester, students will venture into more media, specifically painting, printmaking and clay. Students will learn more about color, form and composition through these media. More examples from art history will be used to foster the students desire to create and learn from the masters.

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Course: DramaGrade Level: 8-12	Day/Time: Wednesday 2:15-4:15
Cost: $55 per month + $50 registration fee	Instructor: Heather Kleiner
Book: None: (Script to be announced)
Description: Come journey through the land of imagination as pantomime, story enactment, and games give the freedom to explore theater in a truly sensational way. Students will become familiar with the many functions of a working theater and what it takes to make a successful theatrical production. Basic “stage voice” (breathing, intonation, annunciation) skills are introduced and applied in monologues and/or dramatic readings that will be performed before a live audience at the end of each semester.

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Course: World GeographyGrade Level: 8-11	Day/Time: Wednesday 2:15-3:45pm
Cost: $53 per month + $30 registration fee	Instructor: Pam Fields
Book: Bob Jones' Cultural Geography (3rd edition) We are unaware of the ISBN number, but Bob Jones order number is 1-800-845-5731. The catalog number is 231514. The cost is $42.00, as this is a brand new edition.
Description: Following the theme of a Grand Tour, we will "travel" from continent to continent around the world studying the geographic cultures, landforms, climates, resources, economy, religions, and governments of every country of the world.

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Course: PAT (Personal Academic Training) ProgramGrade Level: 7-12	Day/Time: You can choose ANY available time slots: Tuesday and/or Thursday 9:00am-10:30pm
Cost: $40 per month for a 1 hour time slot, $60 for a 1 ½ hours, $75 per month for 2 x 1 hour time slot or $115 per month for 3 hours + $30 registration fee	Instructor: Shelley George
Book: How to Improve Your Study Skills 1st edition by McGraw-Hill ISBN: 0844258865
Description: This personalized academic setting will provide one-on-one instruction time and accountability tailored to the individual needs of each student. The PAT is designed to accommodate special learning styles, students who have not flourished in a traditional academic setting and students who require specialized assistance when completing assignments. Emphasis will be placed on improving sentence structure, paragraph construction, and the development of the 5-paragraph essay. The emphasis on enhancing writing proficiency will be the catalyst for improvement in several academic disciplines. Students will complete weekly study skills assignments; accountability for homework in other classes is provided during each study session. PAT Weekly Reports will assess the following areas of the students’ personal growth: 1) academic progress in specific subjects 2) appropriate social behavior in the academic setting 3) verbal and written communication 4) study skills development 5) Another selected area that parents see a need for accountability

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