This class is intended for middle- to early high-school aged students who are beginning a formal study of the sciences or continuing an introduction to general scientific concepts before diving into high school biology or chemistry. Apologia texts are designed for self-directed learning, so students should expect to spend about an hour each day working through the textbook material. This class constitutes the lab component for Physical Science. We will perform the labs from the text, with two weeks being allotted for each module.
NOTE: The Apologia curricula are intended for use by students in a homeschool setting working on their own with parental supervision. This course assists the student in completing the laboratory component. It is not a lecture -based class; all material is covered quite thoroughly in the textbook. I will take time to answers student questions, but this will be driven by the students, and the primary emphasis of this class will be completing the necessary lab work for high school science credit.
This is a full-year science class. Instructor will administer and correct tests and keep grade records.
Requirements:
Pre-algebra math
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 5 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
1
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $64
Class Fee:
$140.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Apologia Physical Science Lab (Spring)
Ages 12yr-18yr
Ringnalda, Andrew
Spring 2023
Science
- General Science
Schedule:
Wednesday - Classroom - 220: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
This class is intended for middle- to early high-school aged students who are beginning a formal study of the sciences or continuing an introduction to general scientific concepts before diving into high school biology or chemistry. Apologia texts are designed for self-directed learning, so students should expect to spend about an hour each day working through the textbook material. This class constitutes the lab component for Physical Science. We will perform the labs from the text, with two weeks being allotted for each module.
NOTE: The Apologia curricula are intended for use by students in a homeschool setting working on their own with parental supervision. This course assists the student in completing the laboratory component. It is not a lecture -based class; all material is covered quite thoroughly in the textbook. I will take time to answers student questions, but this will be driven by the students, and the primary emphasis of this class will be completing the necessary lab work for high school science credit.
This is a full-year science class. Instructor will administer and correct tests and keep grade records.
The text used is easily read and comprehended. It teaches the clear-cut, decisive principles of sound politics and economics enunciated by the Founders. Part I presents the Founder's foundational beliefs about how people should be governed with some historical background. Part II consists of 28 Principles that must be understood and lived. I believe through a minimum of reading, reflecting, and discussing the 28 Principles, you will find yourself incorporating them into your life--as the Founders hoped--because they are duties and responsibilities as much as they are rights and privileges. John Adams commented that the Constitution will only provide a stable, prosperous, and nurturing society if it is practiced by a people who believe in God. Hopefully, our discussion will explore that. Reading and discussion are the core of the class. Be prepared to engage in discussion. Class is appropriate for sixth grade through high school.
Requirements:
6th-grade reading level or higher... A willingness to engage in the class...seriously, personally,
Students will work to improve their argumentative writing by flexing their critical thinking muscles. We will begin the semester by analyzing written work and developing a baseline for what good argument writing looks like. We will read and discuss scenarios that involve the need for solid argument and text based evidence to persuade an audience, developing a foundation for writing our own arguments. Students will then work together to solve a real world issue. In a proposal argument, students will describe a significant problem and a reasonable solution, applying all of the skills developed in the first semester. We will also improve our critical thinking through reading, writing, and discussion, and will attend to basic research skills, including MLA documentation. Additionally, we will practice the writing traits of word choice, sentence structure, ideas and organization.. Texts will include traditional sources such as a writing handbook, but we will also examine the arguments in other texts—in popular culture, advertisements, and websites. Students need to have access to a laptop or tablet that they can bring to class and use at home for research and word processing.
If you are in 7th grade, you must have taken my Middle School English class as a prerequisite. Bring a laptop or tablet, paper, pencils, highlighters, binder or other organization system.
Homework: 60-90 mins/wk
Students will work to improve their argumentative writing by flexing their critical thinking muscles. We will begin the semester by analyzing written work and developing a baseline for what good argument writing looks like. We will read and discuss scenarios that involve the need for solid argument and text based evidence to persuade an audience, developing a foundation for writing our own arguments. Students will then work together to solve a real world issue. In a proposal argument, students will describe a significant problem and a reasonable solution, applying all of the skills developed in the first semester. We will also improve our critical thinking through reading, writing, and discussion, and will attend to basic research skills, including MLA documentation. Additionally, we will practice the writing traits of word choice, sentence structure, ideas and organization. Lessons for the first semester will come from Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking 6-12. We will also explore arguments in other texts—in popular culture, advertisements, and websites. This will include the reading of To Kill a Mockingbird, and stories by Edgar Allen Poe. Students need to have access to a laptop or tablet that they can bring to class and use at home for research and word processing.
If you are in 7th grade, you must have taken my Middle School English class as a prerequisite. Bring a laptop or tablet, paper, pencils, highlighters, binder or other organization system.
Homework: 60-90 mins/wk
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Class Override
Admin Fee:
$120, Term Total = $120
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking (Fall)
Ages 13yr-15yr
Hunt, Stacie
Fall 2022
Language Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Students will work to improve their argumentative writing by flexing their critical thinking muscles. We will begin the semester by analyzing written work and developing a baseline for what good argument writing looks like. We will read and discuss scenarios that involve the need for solid argument and text based evidence to persuade an audience, developing a foundation for writing our own arguments. Students will then work together to solve a real world issue. In a proposal argument, students will describe a significant problem and a reasonable solution, applying all of the skills developed in the first semester. We will also improve our critical thinking through reading, writing, and discussion, and will attend to basic research skills, including MLA documentation. Additionally, we will practice the writing traits of word choice, sentence structure, ideas and organization.. Texts will include traditional sources such as a writing handbook, but we will also examine the arguments in other texts—in popular culture, advertisements, and websites. Students need to have access to a laptop or tablet that they can bring to class and use at home for research and word processing.
Requirements:
If you are in 7th grade, you must have taken my Middle School English class as a prerequisite. Bring a laptop or tablet, paper, pencils, highlighters, binder or other organization system.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking (Spring)
Ages 13yr-15yr
Hunt, Stacie
Spring 2023
Language Arts
- Writing
Schedule:
Monday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Wednesday - Classroom - 228: 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description:
Argumentative Writing
Students will work to improve their argumentative writing by flexing their critical thinking muscles. We will begin the semester by analyzing written work and developing a baseline for what good argument writing looks like. We will read and discuss scenarios that involve the need for solid argument and text based evidence to persuade an audience, developing a foundation for writing our own arguments. Students will then work together to solve a real world issue. In a proposal argument, students will describe a significant problem and a reasonable solution, applying all of the skills developed in the first semester. We will also improve our critical thinking through reading, writing, and discussion, and will attend to basic research skills, including MLA documentation. Additionally, we will practice the writing traits of word choice, sentence structure, ideas and organization. Lessons for the first semester will come from Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking 6-12. We will also explore arguments in other texts—in popular culture, advertisements, and websites. This will include the reading of To Kill a Mockingbird, and stories by Edgar Allen Poe. Students need to have access to a laptop or tablet that they can bring to class and use at home for research and word processing.
Requirements:
If you are in 7th grade, you must have taken my Middle School English class as a prerequisite. Bring a laptop or tablet, paper, pencils, highlighters, binder or other organizational system.
Assistants:
Homework:
Up to 2 Hours Week
Billable Hours Per Week:
2
Admin Tier:
Core
Admin Fee:
$4, Term Total = $128
Class Fee:
$125.00
Supply Fee:
$25.00
Art Adventures A
Ages 3yr-7yr
Voreis, Melissa
Fall 2024
Early Education
Schedule:
Monday - Preschool A - 131: 2:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Description:
This class will give your kids the chance to explore their own art making techniques using many different types of art supplies. Process art is about the process of creating, not about the product that comes from the creating. When young children are given the opportunity to discover, explore and make mistakes, unique and creative artwork will flow. They learn to think creatively when allowed the freedom to express themselves through art. Process art also strengthens fine motor skills, cognitive thinking, and spatial intelligence. It is also a lot of fun!
Requirements:
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$5, Term Total = $120
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Art Adventures A
Ages 3yr-6yr
Voreis, Melissa
Spring 2024
Early Education
Schedule:
Monday - Preschool A - 131: 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm
Description:
This class will give your kids the chance to explore their own art making techniques using many different types of art supplies.
Process art is about the process of creating, not about the product that comes from the creating.
When young children are given the opportunity to discover, explore and make mistakes, unique and creative artwork will flow.
They learn to think creatively when allowed the freedom to express themselves through art.
Process art also strengthens fine motor skills, cognitive thinking, and spatial intelligence.
It is also a lot of fun!
Requirements:
3-6 year olds
Assistants:
Homework:
None
Billable Hours Per Week:
1.5
Admin Tier:
Elective
Admin Fee:
$4.00, Term Total = $96
Class Fee:
$100.00
Supply Fee:
$20.00
Art Adventures B
Ages 3yr-7yr
Voreis, Melissa
Fall 2024
Early Education
Schedule:
Wednesday - Preschool A - 131: 10:00 am - 11:20 am
Description:
This class will give your kids the chance to explore their own art making techniques using many different types of art supplies. Process art is about the process of creating, not about the product that comes from the creating. When young children are given the opportunity to discover, explore and make mistakes, unique and creative artwork will flow. They learn to think creatively when allowed the freedom to express themselves through art. Process art also strengthens fine motor skills, cognitive thinking, and spatial intelligence. It is also a lot of fun!