This class is designed for middle and high school students grades 6-12. It is a year-long course.
Section 1: Reading to Write: Students will need to purchase Madeline l'Engle's, "A Wrinkle in Time." The book will be read mostly as homework with discussion questions (in class and at home). Students will produce an essay based on their reading. Basic essay skills will be taught as well in this section.
Section 2: Research Skills and Essay Writing: Students will write a research paper and learn how to properly cite sources (MLA format, in text and bibliography). Students will receive guidance on how to research effectively but will be granted choice in their topics (Center appropriate). Students are expected to use both print and digital sources. A presentation of the research will be given at the end of the unit.
Section 3: Public Speaking and Life Skills: The class will also cover public speaking. Students will do speech where they learn how to write cue cards and speak confidently. This class will also cover interview skills and basic resume writing.
Students will need, a writer's notebook, pencil, highlighters, sticky notes, and "A Wrinkle in Time." A computer and internet at home will be needed. in order to access print sources for their research, the public library may be needed as well. Students will submit work through Google Classroom.
Students will be given a letter grade at the end of each semester to receive credit for their transcript. Therefore, they should anticipate weekly homework.
Requirements:
This class is designed for students highs chool students grades 9-12.
This class is designed for middle and high school students grades 6-12. It is a year-long course.
Section 1: Reading to Write: Students will need to purchase Madeline l'Engle's, "A Wrinkle in Time." The book will be read mostly as homework with discussion questions (in class and at home). Students will produce an essay based on their reading. Basic essay skills will be taught as well in this section.
Section 2: Research Skills and Essay Writing: Students will write a research paper and learn how to properly cite sources (MLA format, in text and bibliography). Students will receive guidance on how to research effectively but will be granted choice in their topics (Center appropriate). Students are expected to use both print and digital sources. A presentation of the research will be given at the end of the unit.
Section 3: Public Speaking and Life Skills: The class will also cover public speaking. Students will do speech where they learn how to write cue cards and speak confidently. This class will also cover interview skills and basic resume writing.
Students will need, a writer's notebook, pencil, highlighters, sticky notes, and "A Wrinkle in Time." A computer and internet at home will be needed. in order to access print sources for their research, the public library may be needed as well. Students will submit work through Google Classroom.
Students will be given a letter grade at the end of each semester to receive credit for their transcript. Therefore, they should anticipate weekly homework.
Requirements:
This class is designed for students highs chool students grades 9-12.
During this hands-on interactive class students use playdough to model various systems and organs of the body. Students build and discuss six systems:
Musculo, Skeletal, Respiratory, Circulatory, Nervous, and Digestive.
They will also add to their own take home booklet “My Body God’s Plan” which will be completed at the end of the semester. With this kinesthetic approach students will build and learn! Its a wonderful way to memorize facts about our bodies and have fun doing it!
"What the hand does, the mind remembers"- Maria Montessori
Equal parts Bible study, music appreciation, and history, this class is a deep dive into 16 of the world's most influential hymns. Each week students will learn the historical and biblical context of the hymn, memorize the hymn's lyrics and tune, and participate in a Bible study about the hymn's doctrinal truths. Students will also have the opportunity to practice basic music theory with a tin whistle!
Requirements:
Students must bring their tin whistle (provided with the materials fee) and Bible to every class.
This is a year long English class where students ages nine through twelve will learn to write strong and interesting sentences, paragraphs, and papers. We will use the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) curriculum called Bible- Based Writing Lessons 3rd edition. Students will use Bible stories and themes to learn to write with structure and style. Students will also have a list of books to read and vocabulary words to study.
Requirements:
Students should be reading and comprehending at grades 6-8. Parents must be willing to help students at home with their writing including going back over the assignment details and editing paragraphs for spelling as well as going over their check sheet with them. Parents should purchase at least the Bible-Based Writing Lessons 3rd edition by Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) student text book, but the combination student /teacher books are helpful. In addition, parents should either purchase the books that are on the reading list or be prepared to find them in the library or on line. Parents should be checking our slack channel for instructions as well as sending me any questions that arise.
This is a year long English class where students ages nine through twelve will learn to write strong and interesting sentences, paragraphs, and papers. We will use the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) curriculum called Bible- Based Writing Lessons 3rd edition. Students will use Bible stories and themes to learn to write with structure and style. Students will also have a list of books to read and vocabulary words to study.
Requirements:
Students should be reading and comprehending at grades 6-8. Parents must be willing to help students at home with their writing including going back over the assignment details and editing paragraphs for spelling as well as going over their check sheet with them. Parents should purchase at least the Bible-Based Writing Lessons 3rd edition by Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) student text book, but the combination student /teacher books are helpful. In addition, parents should either purchase the books that are on the reading list or be prepared to find them in the library or on line. Parents should be checking our slack channel for instructions as well as sending me any questions that arise.
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 is a full year English class for students eleven to thirteen years old. The students will work through nine IEW units. They will learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, summarize multiple references, write essays, and compose formal critiques. They will also learn to use dress ups in their writing. This is not intended as a history class.
One to three students will be randomly selected weekly to read their paper or have the teacher read their paper out loud to the class.
Students will learn vocabulary words and take quizzes at home.
Students will read books from the book list and turn in responses. I love teaching this class.
Requirements:
Parents must listen to their students tell back their outlines in full sentences then edit their papers for them and correct their final draft. The outline, and check off sheet and rough draft and final draft all need to be turned in. Everything on the check off sheet needs to be underlined and labeled. Grades will be given according to what was asked for on the check off sheet. Parents must pay attention to slack. I will hand out a syllabus and post homework on slack weekly. Please check our channel regularly. If your student is going to miss a class or is having trouble with anything please communicate with me.
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 is a full year English class for students eleven to thirteen years old. The students will work through nine IEW units. They will learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, summarize multiple references, write essays, and compose formal critiques. They will also learn to use dress ups in their writing. This is not intended as a history class.
One to three students will be randomly selected weekly to read their paper or have the teacher read their paper out loud to the class.
Students will learn vocabulary words and take quizzes at home.
Students will read books from the book list and turn in responses. I love teaching this class.
Requirements:
Parents must listen to their students tell back their outlines in full sentences then edit their papers for them and correct their final draft. The outline, and check off sheet and rough draft and final draft all need to be turned in. Everything on the check off sheet needs to be underlined and labeled. Grades will be given according to what was asked for on the check off sheet. Parents must pay attention to slack. I will hand out a syllabus and post homework on slack weekly. Please check our channel regularly. If your student is going to miss a class or is having trouble with anything please communicate with me.
We will be using IEW's World History-Based Writing Lessons curriculum. This class will meet twice a week. The first day of the week we will be covering writing techniques and the weekly assignment. We will also be discussing the current book that is being read and working on weekly vocabulary words. The second day of the week we will be learning grammar and the students will receive help in their writing assignments. Students will be assigned papers to write, books to read, grammar and vocabulary to memorize as well as daily journal entries. Parent participation is required. This is not a history class but an English class with an emphasis on writing. The themes are history based. Students must bring paper, text books, and pencil to class. There will be a book list provided in the syllabus, but we will start with Carry on Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham. Text books required for class are World History-Based Writing Lessons by Institute for Excellence in Writing, student and teacher additions as well as the Student Resource Notebook and the Fix It! Grammar Robin Hood Student Book 2, with the teacher Manual optional.
Five hours of homework a week is required.
We will be using IEW's World History-Based Writing Lessons curriculum. This class will meet twice a week. The first day of the week we will be covering writing techniques and the weekly assignment. We will also be discussing the current book that is being read and working on weekly vocabulary words. The second day of the week we will be learning grammar and the students will receive help in their writing assignments. Students will be assigned papers to write, books to read, grammar and vocabulary to memorize as well as daily journal entries. Parent participation is required. This is not a history class but an English class with an emphasis on writing. The themes are history based. Students must bring paper, text books, and pencil to class. There will be a book list provided in the syllabus, but we will start with Carry on Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham. Text books required for class are World History-Based Writing Lessons by Institute for Excellence in Writing, student and teacher additions as well as the Student Resource Notebook and the Fix It! Grammar Robin Hood Student Book 2, with the teacher Manual optional.
Five hours of homework a week is required.