| 2010-2011 MIDDLE SCHOOL Courses
All classes meet at First Alliance Church on Hickory Valley Rd. Click on the directions tab above for details. Descriptions below are for the 2010-2011 school year. Click the desired course title to view the details. Also, you can click on the grade level of your child, and a list of possible classes will pop up. This will give you an idea of which classes fit nicely together if you are thinking of multiple classes. The beauty of homeschooling is that you are not bound by the list we provide below.
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Lab Sciences
Course: Middle School Science
Grade Level: 6-8
Day/Time: Wednesday 9:00 - 10:30am OR 10:40am - 12:10pm OR Wednesday 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Instructor: Sarah Duble
Cost: $57 per month + $50 registration fee
Book: A four book series - Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Weather and Climate, ISBN# 0134344944; Cells and Heredity, ISBN# 0134344790; Chemical Building Blocks, ISBN# 0134344804; Chemical Interactions, ISBN# 0134344820. Call 1-800-848-9500 to order all four textbooks or shop used on-line.
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. This class is packed full of facts, fun-filled labs and projects regarding science. Our goal is to help students become more amazed by our Creator, who made all things, and leave the class with a desire to learn more about God's creation. We use a 3 year rotation of books, so students can enter as a 6th grader and take this class until they are ready for High School Biology. Homework will be given each week with a test every 3-4 weeks. We will start with the Weather and Climate book in August.
Literature and Writing
Course: Middle School Literature and Composition
Grade Level: 6-8
Day/Time: Wednesday 9:00 - 10:30am OR 2:10 - 3:40pm
Instructor: Shelley George
Cost: $55 per month + $30 registration fee
Books: Write Source 2000: A Guide to Writing, Thinking, and Learning, ISBN# 0-066946774X; Write Source 2000 SkillsBook Grade 7 ISBN# 0-669-46777-4; The Hiding Place, by Corrie ten Boom ISBN# 0553256696; The Miracle Worker, ISBN# 0743457587; Across Five Aprils, ISBN# 0425182789; I am David, ISBN# 0152051600; The Mysterious Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, ISBN# 0140372628. The Write Source books can be purchased through greatsource.com. The other books may be purchased through amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com. Occasionally, you may find used copies of The Write Source books on Amazon or barnesandnoble.com.
Description: Our class will travel through five books that captivate readers with dynamic plots and characters. We will climb the Alps with a young boy named David, sit in a concentration camp with Corrie ten Boom, solve cases with Sherlock Holmes, and much more. Students will conquer vocabulary quizzes, reading comprehension quizzes, written assignments (including a five-paragraph essay), and grammar exercises in the skillsbook, group activities, and class discussions. We use a 3 year rotation of books, so students can enter as a 6th grader and take this class until they are ready for High School English (Literature and Composition).
Mathematics
Course: Elementary Math
Grade Level: 5-6
Day/Time: Monday 1:25 – 2:40pm
Instructor: Alissa Dunkin
Cost: $40 per month + $20 registration fee
Book: Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley Mathematics Diamond Edition, Pearson 2008, ISBN 0-328-26369-9. Order directly from Pearson (1-800-552-2259) or go to amazon.com and half.com to buy it used.
Description: This course is an excellent foundation for students who will be heading into middle school within 1-2 years. We cover the details of whole numbers, decimals, number theory, fractions, and charts/graphs. Tests will be given at the end of each chapter and homework will be assigned to enhance classroom lessons. This will be a great pre-cursor for those wanting to do Middle School Math in either 6th or 7th grade.
Course: Middle School Math
Grade Level: 6-8
Day/Time: Wednesday 12:30 - 2:00pm
Instructor: Ellie Ingle
Cost: $48 per month + $25 registration fee
Book: Prentice Hall Mathematics: Course 1 ISBN# 0130631361. Call 1-800-848-9500
Description: This is an introduction to what students will face as they enter middle school math. Students will learn the tools they’ll need to succeed in Pre-Algebra. We create a path for students to develop an in-depth understanding of key mathematical concepts needed to succeed in higher level math classes, like the aforementioned ones. This foundational class should be the last fundamental math class your child 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. Homework will be given for each day with tests at the end of each chapter.
Course: Pre-Algebra
Grade Level: 7-9
Day/Time: Wednesday 10:40 - 12:10pm
Instructor: Ellie Ingle
Cost: $54 per month + $30 registration fee
Book: McDougal Littel’s Passport to Algebra and Geometry, ISBN# 0395879884. Call 1-800-462-6595
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.
Course: Algebra 1
Grade Level: 8-10
Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 - 11:15am
Instructor: Mary Lay
Cost: $63 per month + $35 registration fee
Book: McDougal Littell Algebra I ISBN# 0395937760. I’d recommend you buy it used on-line but you can also call 1-800-462-6595 to order.
Description: This is a college-prep Algebra 1 course. Students will investigate concepts such as: solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, radical expressions, and quadratic functions. Students will also develop critical problem solving skills by applying concepts to practical applications. Pre-requisite: Pre-Algebra
Foreign Language
Course: Middle School Spanish
Grade Level: 6-8
Day/Time: Wednesday 10:40am – 12:10pm
Instructor: Lois Anderson
Cost: $48 per month + $25 registration fee
Book: Español para chicos y grandes, Level 2, ISBN# 0-978-0-9822887-0-2 and Grammar Manual: Español para chicos y grandes, Level 2, ISBN# 0-978-0-9745032-0-5. Order at www.allbilingual.com or amazon.com
Description: Students will continue building on the foundation laid last year or in a previous term. We will review correct pronunciation and fundamentals of the Spanish language. We will continue on in the Level 2 Textbook and Grammar Manual. Our goal is for each student to gain the ability to carry on a basic conversation in Spanish. We will read, write, keep a Spanish journal and have interactive methods to reinforce the learning process. Students will be tested regularly on their knowledge and understanding of our course work. Pre-requisite: Intermediate Elementary Spanish at Hilger or another solid Spanish class.
Course: Spanish I
Grade Level: 8-11
Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 - 11:15am OR 12:15 - 1:30pm
Instructor: Tamela Bacon
Cost: $63 per month + $35 registration fee
Book: Juntos Uno ISBN# 0130508470. We will provide you with the Juntos Uno activity/workbook on the first day of class for $15. The textbook is available on Amazon.com and other used book websites.
Description: This is an entry-level High School Spanish course intended to prepare the students for further Spanish study (Spanish II in particular) as well as to help them become comfortable with speaking another language. 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 daily with a test approximately every 4 weeks. Of note, if your child is taking the 10:00-11:15am class and has another class that starts at 12:15 on Tues/Thurs, we will accommodate them to stay at HHL during the lay-over.
Course: French I
Grade Level: 8-11
Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday 12:15 - 1:30pm
Instructor: Jackie Mateo
Cost: $63 per month + $35 registration fee
Book: On Y Va! Level I ISBN# 0838441424, and On Y VA! Level I Activity/Workbook ISBN# 0838441440. You can order retail through Prentice Hall at 1-800-848-9500 or shop used at Amazon.com
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 4-5 weeks.
Fine Arts
Course: Middle Grades Art
Grade Level: 5-7
Day/Time: Monday 12:00 - 1:15pm
Instructor: Katie Knutson (see her artwork at www.katiewardknutson.com)
Cost: $40 per month + $40 registration free
Book: Drawing with Older Children and Teens, by Mona Brookes, ISBN# 0874776619. Order at Amazon.com
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, markers, pastels, inks and some mixed media. Students will learn how to discuss art in class and talk about what they have created.
Course: Drama*
Grade Level: 8-12
Day/Time: Wednesday 2:10 - 4:10pm
Instructor: Heather Kleiner
Cost: $60 per month + $50 registration fee
Book: None (Script to be announced)
Description: Do you have an inner Drama Queen or King waiting to take the stage? If so, this class is for you! We’ll build on the principles of improvisation, character development, monologues and much more while preparing for “the big show” in the spring. Students will also receive hands-on experience in the technical aspects of our elementary and middle school drama productions while assisting with lighting, sound, set design, makeup and costuming.
*Please refer to our Elementary Drama, under Elementary courses, if your child is in 6-7th grade
Electives
Course: World Geography
Grade Level: 8-10
Day/Time: Wednesday 2:10 - 3:40pm
Instructor: Pam Fields
Cost: $54 per month + $30 registration fee
Book: Cultural Geography, Bob Jones’ (3rd Ed.), ISBN# 978-1-59166-496-3. Order used on-line or Call 1-800-845-5731
Description: Following the theme of a Grand Tour, we will "travel" from continent to continent around the world. Our studies with include geographic cultures, landforms, climates, resources, economy, religions, and governments of every country in the world. A “Cultural Fair” Extravaganza, complete with native recipe preparation/food tasting and country/cultural presentations, is the class highlight at the end of each continent’s study!
Course: Middle School Ensemble
Grade Level: 6-8
Day/Time: Wednesday 2:10 – 3:40
Instructor: Joy Gibbons
Cost: $35 per month + $25 registration fee
Book: A $10 fee for music will be asked for each semester
Description: During the pivotal years of middle school, we will offer separate ensemble classes for girls and for boys. This allows the students to bond with one another in confidence while we study the potential and physiological aspects of the developing voice. Additionally, we will study music history and appreciation through field trips and performances. Music theory, sight-singing, and rhythm drills will be a regular component of class. The ensemble(s) will perform in various venues throughout the community. Presently, we are offering a middle school girls ensemble; however, if enough boys are interested, we will certainly add a male ensemble as well. "Music classes offer many benefits which make them very indispensable. Performance programs enhance a student's sense of self esteem as well as their social skills. Students become a part of a positive group and organization. Not only do students profit socially from music programs, but they also gain academically.” (Source: The College Board, 1991)
Course: Study Hall
Grade Level: 6-8
Day/Time: Wednesday 10:40am – 12:10pm OR 12:30 – 2:00pm
Cost: $15 per month
Description: This opportunity is only available to students who have another class beginning at either 12:30 or 2:10. It is our hope and desire for students to make the most of this occasion by using this time to study diligently, take a mental break, or read quietly. We’re also hoping it will help our parents by decreasing trips to and from the church. Your child will have plenty of time for lunch (12:10 – 12:30) either before or after the study hall. No instructor is listed since this is not an academic class, though we will have an HHL staff supervising and conducting the study hall.
Contact Information
Class Location: First Alliance Church, 1906 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Mailing address: Hilger Higher Learning, 1121 Mtn Terrace, Lookout Mtn, GA 30750
Contact us by calling 706-956-8344 or Email us! |
