Monday - Classroom - 220: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
This is a CORE class that meets twice a week for the full year. CORE classes have greater expectations of students, parents, and teachers. Parents are required to attend the mandatory CORE Classes Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 27th at 6:45pm or August 29th at 2:45pm. The term “English class” is a long outdated misnomer. What students need is a class focused on the skills needed to read with strong comprehension, write clearly and effectively and to think independently, both deeply and critically. After all, our students already speak the English language with considerable proficiency. What they require is the guidance to wield that knowledge powerfully and wisely.
To that end, this class will focus on these specific areas: a growing love of reading, constant improvement of comprehension skills and sharper discernment regarding the material they read. Along the way, students will be introduced a variety of rhetorical and literary techniques as well as the steps of the writing process, which they will not only learn to recognize but also have the opportunity to apply. Though this class is not a focused literary class students will be asked to ready, analyze and discuss specific texts (including news articles) on a regular basis.
Requirements:
The class will meet twice weekly for 50 minute sessions. Because classroom time is limited, our meeting will target activities that cannot be outside of class i.e., mini-lessons, classroom discussions, etc. Because the class structure does not revolve around any particular texts, novels, etc. it can be taken repeatedly by students at all middle school grade levels.
Monday - Classroom - 220: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
This is a CORE class that meets twice a week for the full year. CORE classes have greater expectations of students, parents, and teachers. Parents are required to attend the mandatory CORE Classes Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 27th at 6:45pm or August 29th at 2:45pm. The term “English class” is a long outdated misnomer. What students need is a class focused on the skills needed to read with strong comprehension, write clearly and effectively and to think independently, both deeply and critically. After all, our students already speak the English language with considerable proficiency. What they require is the guidance to wield that knowledge powerfully and wisely.
To that end, this class will focus on these specific areas: a growing love of reading, constant improvement of comprehension skills and sharper discernment regarding the material they read. Along the way, students will be introduced a variety of rhetorical and literary techniques as well as the steps of the writing process, which they will not only learn to recognize but also have the opportunity to apply. Though this class is not a focused literary class students will be asked to ready, analyze and discuss specific texts (including news articles) on a regular basis.
Requirements:
The class will meet twice weekly for 50 minute sessions. Because classroom time is limited, our meeting will target activities that cannot be outside of class i.e., mini-lessons, classroom discussions, etc. Because the class structure does not revolve around any particular texts, novels, etc. it can be taken repeatedly by students at all middle school grade levels.
This is a CORE class that meets once a week for the full year. Parents are required to attend the mandatory Core Parent Meeting immediately following Family Orientation on either August 24th at 2pm, August 24th at 6pm, September 7th at 2pm, or September 7th at 6pm.
This class is a year-long class for middle school students. We will meet once per week for one hour. Homework will be approximately 1 hour per week. The focus this year will be on reading quality literature, narrative and essay writing, comprehension strategies, conventions review, vocabulary study. Students will need the following books: The Hobbit, By J.R.R. Tolkien, George Muller: Man of Faith and Miracles (Men of Faith), by Basil Miller; and Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery. Homework is due before class each week in order for students to be prepared for class discussions/activities. Points will be deducted from assignments for late work. This is a pass/fail course (80% for passing). Assignments may be done on paper or on Google Classroom depending on the assignment. Electronic materials will be available on Google Classrroom. Other content for this class may come from YouTube videos and other websites as needed.
Requirements:
Grades 6-8
Needed for each family to purchase: three-ring binder with dividers if using for multiple classes, writing notebook (college-ruled), pencil, high lighter, sticky-notes, The Hobbit, By J.R.R. Tolkien; George Muller: Man of Faith and Miracles (Men of Faith), by Basil Miller; and Anne of Green Gables, by L.M. Montgomery.
Middle school aged students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository writing, argumentative writing, and public speaking. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the use of text evidence to support our opinions. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout. Bring a composition notebook, scissors, pencils, highlighters
Homework: 60 mins/wk
Middle school aged students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository writing, argumentative writing, and public speaking. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the use of text evidence to support our opinions. In order to do this, students will be expected to research and read a variety of articles that relate to their chosen topics. Also, articles and plays from Scope Magazine by Scholastic will be used occasionally as a way to expand ideas and discussion. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout using Simple Solutions and teacher chosen grammar activities. Bring a composition notebook, scissors, pencils, highlighters *Fee note: Students re-enrolling for the second semester will pay a $15 supply fee vs $35 as your workbook was purchased the first semester. Fees will be adjusted after enrollment.
Homework: 60 mins/wk
Middle school aged students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository writing, argumentative writing, and public speaking. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the use of text evidence to support our opinions. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout.
Requirements:
Bring a composition notebook, scissors, pencils, highlighters
Middle school aged students will work to improve their communication skills through oral and written communication. We will focus heavily on the Writing Process, the Traits of Writing, and practice these concepts through expository writing, argumentative writing, and public speaking. Heavy emphasis will be placed on the use of text evidence to support our opinions. In order to do this, students will be expected to research and read a variety of articles that relate to their chosen topics. Also, articles and plays from Scope Magazine by Scholastic will be used occasionally as a way to expand ideas and discussion. Grammar and vocabulary will be woven throughout using Simple Solutions and teacher chosen grammar activities. *Fee note: Students re-enrolling for the second semester will pay a $15 supply fee vs $35 as your workbook was purchased the first semester. Fees will be adjusted after enrollment.
Requirements:
Bring a composition notebook, scissors, pencils, highlighters
Tuesday - Ceramics Studio - 004: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
This class is for beginning and returning pottery wheel students. Students will be guided in wheel throwing techniques with the goal of making functional pieces for use in their homes and spaces. They will be encouraged to bring their own ideas to the classroom and will be given exciting demos. Students will also receive instruction in basic terminology of the ceramics studio pertaining to clay body, stages of clay becoming ceramics and the many curious and helpful tools potters use to create their own signature style. Teaching through lecture & demonstration, as well as 1:1 instruction will all be given in this course.
This class is for beginning, intermediate and advanced pottery wheel students. Students will be guided in wheel throwing techniques with the goal of making functional pieces for use in their homes and spaces. They will be encouraged to bring their own ideas to the classroom. Students will receive instruction in basic terminology of the ceramic’s studio pertaining to clay body, stages of clay, surface decorating techniques and the many curious and helpful tools potters use to create their own signature style. Teaching through lecture & demonstration, as well as 1:1 instruction will all be given in this course.
A mock trial is simply a pretend trial. After learning basic information about the U.S. judicial system, a young person will participate in a trial in which he/she will act as the judge, attorney, witness, bailiff and/or member of the jury. Homeschool Court provides an easy-to-use Christian curriculum where students will become well-informed American citizens who understand our judicial system in depth. All Homeschool Court materials seek to glorify our Savior and draw young people closer to Him by understanding our country's Biblical foundation. The emphasis on logic, writing and legal concepts will strengthen gifts He has given each individual student.
Unlike mock trial competitions, this curriculum is designed to be non-competitve and conducted in a relaxed learning environment.
Students will receive a certificate of completion.