Class Name: 2-Year Olds Class
Teacher: Valeri Nevin
Materials Needed: Pillow, blanket, and sports bottle or sippy cup with child's name on it.
Description: This class is for children who will be 18 months to 2 years old by the first day of co-op. This year we will be leaning the basic colors. We will learn about one color every week for each month. Holidays and seasons will be incorporated into the colors. To accomplish this we will read books, color pages, make crafts and play games. We will have music in the morning, quiet time after lunch (where the children watch a movie and rest) and gym time either in one of the great rooms or outside, weather permitting. Some weeks we will have what I call an "Outstanding Child of the Week." They will be responsible for bringing the snack on that day. We will have parties for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter and at the end of the year. It is not necessary to purchase the usual supplies since I am asking each family to contribute $3 for this purpose. This payment will also cover a gift exchange at Christmas.
Class Name: 3-Year Olds Class
Teacher: Lexi O'Conner
Materials Needed: Backpack, $4 at beginning of year to cover costs for materials and party supplies
Description: We will begin the year by exploring God's creation. We will learn through, song, dance, art, and play. The three year olds also have music, gym, and sign language each week. We will study numbers, letters, animals, shapes, nature and many other exciting things!
Class Name: 4-Year Olds Class
Teacher: Connie Davidson
Materials Needed: A $4.00 supplies fee will be collected at the beginning of the year. This will cover the cost of the ABC notebook, as well as all of the crayons, markers, glue, etc. that we will use for the year. Each child will be assigned a "Star of the Day" schedule throughout the year. The child whose designated as the "Star of the day" will also need to bring snacks and drinks for the class on their special day. The following is a list of supplies that would be welcome donations: cotton balls, paper plates (we use
these a lot!), yarn, ribbon and lace, cardboard egg cartons, magazines, stickers, macaroni pasta, material and old fast food toys (to be given out as prizes for our ABC Bingo).
Description: This class is for children who will be 4 by the first day of co-op. Our class is very busy! We start off each day with circle time, where we focus on the weather, letter of the day, birthdays, days of the week, months of the year and seasons. Our Star of the Day is identified, and he or she has a share time. We state the Pledge of Allegiance. We then work on our ABC Journal, which is a weekly tactile/sensory craft that is collected in a notebook and sent home near the end of the year. Music time usually follows where the children learn fun, bible songs and focus on rhythm. The children then move into free time where we may pull out playdoh, stamps, puzzles, the parachute or various other learning activities. One of our favorite games is ABC Bingo that reinforces sights and sounds of the letters. It is highly effective and the children love to win prizes. We always have a story to quiet down and settle before lunch. After lunch, we have P.E. in the great room or gym and then we come back for a craft, science project or a story. Fourth hour will be reserved for unwinding after a long day. We usually have a snack (brought by our Star of the Day), special guests, bible stories and/or special parties. We hope to have the fire department, police officer, and Zoo come to visit. We incorporate many Language arts activities, including upper and lower case ABC's, recognition of opposites, recognizing our names, addresses, beginning writing skills, cutting skills, etc. Each week we will concentrate on a specific letter and many of the activities will center around that letter. We also focus on Math skills concentrating on numbers, sorting, telephone number recognition and simple addition/subtraction concepts. Science will touch on weather, seasons, parts of the body, senses, plants, etc.
Class Name: ACT/SAT prep
Teacher: Sarah Furia
Grade levels: 10-12
Class Size: 12
Length of Course: 1 Year
Description of Course: This class is intended to prepare students for taking the ACT & SAT college entrance tests. We will discuss the test format & content, review and practice the skills needed for each test, and students will take practice tests in class. Strategies for better test-taking will also be discussed & practiced. NOTE: The class is scheduled for 1 hour, but may exceed that time on occasion. Plan on 1-1/4 hours.
Prerequisite: Because the math sections on both tests cover content up to & including Algebra 2, students are best prepared if they have taken or are taking Alg 2.
Books to purchase and approximate cost: Two practice books will be used in this class --
The Official SAT Study Guide ISBN 0-87447-718-2 list price $19.95
The REAL ACT Prep Guide ISBN 9780768926750 list price $19.95
Both books can be purchased at any bookstore, but sell for $13.57 & $16.47 respectively at Amazon.com.
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: A folder or binder may be required for organizing handouts.
Time required outside of class for homework: 1 hour per week.
Parent Involvement Required: Plenty of encouragement!
Will Grade Be Assigned: (I am not sure what you have done in the past. I can assign grades or make this ungraded. Their performance on the actual tests will indicate their achievement.)
Course Title: Advanced Drawing -FACES, HANDS & FEET - DRAWING WHAT YOU SEE PART II
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Jenny Veeneman
Class Size Maximum: 10
Length of Course: One Year
Are new students accepted second semester: Yes, with teacher permission
Description of Course: Students will participate in a variety of drawing exercises to increase their awareness of what they see and how to present it on a flat surface. Projects will enable the students to develop interesting compositions using the human form in relation to its surroundings. Studies will include the use of contour lines, value, form, color, negative spaces and creation of depth. Various materials will be experimented with: soft and hard pencils, pastels, colored pencils, collage and different kinds of papers. Individual creativity is emphasized. A formal gallery exhibit & reception is likely.
Prerequisite Some previous drawing experience
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Additional $35.00 student fee
Time required outside of class: Students will need to set aside time outside of class to complete projects.
Will Grade Be Assigned: At Student request only
High Schol Credit: 1/2 credit (Sudent must work on drawings outside of class time and complete an additional individual project.)
Course Title: Advanced Math(or Pre-Calculus)
Grade levels: 11th or 12th
Teacher: Ing Wan Steiner
Class Size Maximum: 10
Curriculum Used: Advanced Mathematics by Richard G.Brown (McDougal Littell). Please email me (
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Length of Course: 1 year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: no
Description of Course: This course offers a comprehensive coverage of precalculus topics. Emphasis on trigonometry and discrete mathematics provides a solid introduction to calculus.
There is an extra fee, approximately $150 per semester ($10/week) to be paid directly to the teacher. The actual cost will depend on the number of students who register. This class needs a minimum of 3 students to be taught at Learning Tree. If less than 3 students register, it's up to the teacher whether or not to continue the class.
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
Books to purchase and approximate cost: (Discussed above)
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Calculator TI-83 plus (on sale for about $85 in August). If cost is an issue, TI-30 will do.
Time required outside of class for homework: 1 hr/day
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: none
Parent Involvement Required: Just make sure student is getting weekly assignments done.
Will Grade Be Assigned: yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Student should be passing all tests.
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: no
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
*If your child would like this class, but has a schedule conflict, please let me know. I am open to finding a more suitable time if it is agreeable with all students involved.
Class Name: Adventures in Music
Grade levels: 6-8
Teacher: Jennifer King
Class Size: 12
Materials Needed: pocket folder w/prongs, pencil.
Outside Work: minimal weekly homework, plus a more involved project preparing an end of semester presentation.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes
Description: This is primarily a music appreciation class designed to broaden the student's frame of reference for different styles of music. First semester will focus on classical music and jazz, and second semester on world music and popular music. We will incorporate geography, history, and a little music theory into our discussions as well. There will be a few quizzes each semester.
Course Title: Algebra I
Grade levels: 7-10
Teacher: Jennifer Patton
Class Size Maximum: 10
Curriculum Used: McDougal
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: No new students admitted second semester
Description of Course: We will review previous assignments as well as cover new concepts and ideas weekly in a 1.5 hour class. I will give assignments each week to be completed at home. Plan to spend at least 1 hour per day on homework assignments. I plan to host a 1 hour help session weekly at my home. This session is for anyone who needs further assistance with the weekly homework assignments. Study session attendance is recommended but not required. No new ideas or concepts will be presented during the study sessions. Students will need to read the text to reinforce the lecture. It is important to keep up with the homework even if a week of co-op is missed (due to illness, traveling, etc.). Learning math is cumulative and each weeks lesson will build on the weeks prior. Tests will be taken at home and turned in the following week to be graded by me.
Prerequisite: At least 8th grade math.
Books to purchase and approximate cost: We will use the same Algebra 1 text as previous years. These can be purchased from others at co-op or ordered individually. I will have the information on what to order soon.
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: 3 ring binder, notebook paper and a scientific calculator.
Time required outside of class for homework: 1-1/2 hours per day.
Time required outside of class for practices/performance:
Parent Involvement Required: Please make certain that the homework is completed AND graded each week.
Will Grade Be Assigned: yes
Course Title: Algebra 2
Grade levels: 10-12
Teacher: Ing Wan Steiner
Class Size Maximum: 12
Curriculum Used: McDougal Littell
Length of Course: 1 year
If two semesters, are new students accepted second semester: no
Description of Course: This course develops and reinforces the basic skills of first year Algebra and extends these skills and concepts into the traditional topics of Algebra 2. The course explores and develops the concept of mathematical functions, including linear, quadratic, and exponential functions. Other topics include polynomials, exponents, radicals and an introduction to complex numgers. Applications and problem solving using technology will be integrated into the course.
PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS WOULD ALSO NEED TO ATTEND A CLASS AT THE TEACHER'S HOME IN FAIRFIELD ON WEDNESDAYS (tentatively 1:00-2:00) or another day/time if agreed by all involved. THE COST FOR THIS EXTRA CLASS IS $10/HOUR TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO MRS. STEINER.
Prerequisite: Passing Grade in Algebra 1
Books to purchase and approximate cost:
Call McDougal Littell at 1-800-462-6595 to order: Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method Book 2 by Richard G. Brown, Mary P. Dolciani, Robert H. Sorgenfrey and Robert B. Kane. ALSO order the Solution Key for the textbook. Order #2-13329 for Algebra II Pupil's edition ($52.50) and #2-12922 for Solution Key ($33.54). If interested in purchasing used books, contact current Algebra 2 students, or buy on half.com, or call me (860-4370). I might be able to get some at a fairly decent price.
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Calculator (preferably TI-83 plus (approx. $80). You can get this
on sale for $65 if you watch the ads in August, or TI-30 )
Time required outside of class for homework: 1 hour/day
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: none
Parent Involvement Required: Parents need to ensure that homework is done and graded. Please email/call me
if the student is having a hard time with homework.
Will Grade Be Assigned: Yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Students should be receiving passing grade in semester report card.
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Class Name: American Girl History
Grade levels: 3 - 6
Teacher: Debbie Winkle
Class Size: 15
Materials Needed:
Outside Work: Read American Girl books at home
Length of class (one or two semesters): 2 semesters
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes
Description: This class will be based on the American Girl historical fiction series. We will travel back in time to learn our country's history through the eyes of the American Girls. During the first semester we will cover Samantha and Kit. During the second semester we will cover Molly and Julie. Students will be responsible for reading the books at home. In class we will use hands-on activities to experience the different time periods. We will explore where each girl lived, how they were educated, the food they ate, and the games/hobbies of their time.
Course Title: American History
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Steven Newton
Class Size Maximum: 12
Curriculum Used: TBA
Length of Course: 1 year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: Suppose
Description of Course: A dynamic survey of America from the early explorers to the 2008 election. There will be a short quiz each week that any student who does his homework and takes notes will easily pass. Expect tests at monthly intervals and a short research paper.
Prerequisite: Jr High
Books to purchase and approximate cost: TBA
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Spiral or three-ring binder
Time required outside of class for homework: 2-3 hours/week
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: none
Parent Involvement Required: Close Supervision
Will Grade Be Assigned: Yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Yes. If student fails 3 quizzes in a row, conference required.
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Course Title: American Sign Language II
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Sue Newman
Class Size Maximum: 8
Curriculum Used: Signing Naturally Student book and DVD (Level One)
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: No
Description of Course: ASL II will emphasize vocabulary, deaf culture, expressive and receptive skills.
Prerequisite: ASL 1
Books to purchase and approximate cost: Signing Naturally Level One Student Book and DVD
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: $59.95 (plus shipping)
Time required outside of class for homework: 30 minutes - 1 1/2 hour weekly
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: none
Parent Involvement Required: none
Will Grade Be Assigned: Yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Weekly homework assignments
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Class Name: Ancient Civilizations - Medieval Times
Teacher: Melinda Lewis
Grade levels: 3-5 grade
Class Size: 10
Description: We will be studying the following categories: Feudalism - basics; People - upper and lower class and how they lived. Famous rulers and their empires/kingdoms. Famous heroes and legends. Buildings - castles, cathedrals, monasteries and abbeys. Religions - their impact on society, daily life and the crusades. The Arts- music, paintings, architecture, plays, operas, poems and which artists stand out in history. Students will be required to pick an event/person/building and write a report on it and also come up with a project to compliment their report. They will be encouraged to be creative and have fun. We will also me doing hands on crafts to compliment people or events that we will be studying.
Class Name: Art 1st
Grade Level: 1st grade only
Teacher: Laura Snow
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: Paint shirt
Outside Work: None
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester:
Description: This class provides an introduction to art. In this class the students will be introduced to basic art concepts such as color, line, form, shape, space, texture, value, pattern and contrast to name a few. They will then apply these concepts using various mediums, including: drawing with graphite pencils, chalk pastels, oil pastels, crayons, and markers; painting with tempura, acrylic and watercolor paints; exploring 3-D projects through sculpture and creating pictures using torn or cut construction paper and tissue. Some of these projects will be done in 1 class session and some will be done over the course of several classes. Where applicable students will also be introduced to famous artists and their art work. All art supplies will be provided.
Class Name: Art 1-2
Grade Level: 1- 2
Teacher: Rachel Carlson
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: Paint shirt
Outside Work: none
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester:
Description: In this general art class students will be introduced to basic art concepts through different mediums.
Drawing, painting, shapes, color, mosaics, and sculpture will be covered with a touch of art history throughout.
Class Name: Art 3-5
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Kim Kanzlemar
Class Size: 16
Materials Needed: Sharpened pencil
Outside Work: finish projects as needed
Length of class (one or two semesters): 2
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: This is a general arts class. The students will create a variety of art projects using many different art techniques and materials.
Class Name: Art 6-8
Grade levels: 6-8
Teacher: Kim Kanzlemar
Class Size: 16
Materials Needed: Sharpened pencil
Outside Work: finish projects as needed
Length of class (one or two semesters): 2
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: This is a general arts class. The students will create a variety of art projects using many different art techniques and materials.
Class Name: Art 9-12
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Kim Kanzlemar
Class Size Maximum: 16
Curriculum Used: varies
Length of Course: 2 semesters
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description of Course: This is a general arts class. The students will create a variety of art projects using many different art techniques and materials. The emphasis of this class will be abstract art after using basic art skills.
Prerequisite: none
Books to purchase and approximate cost: none
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: only if the students want additional supplies
Time required outside of class for homework: finish projects as needed
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: none
Parent Involvement Required: none
Will Grade Be Assigned: if requested and outside projects are completed
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: no
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: no
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1/2
Class Name: Ballet - Boys and Girls Beginner Ballet
Grade levels: 1st- 3rd grade
Teacher: Corrine Patterson
Class Size: 10-12
Materials Needed: for the girls: pink tank leotard, pink tights and pink ballet slippers. for the boys: white t-shirt and sweatpants and black or white ballet slippers.
Outside Work: none
Length of class (one or two semesters): two
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: This is a beginner ballet class. We will learn the basic steps and positions of ballet and how to do simple stretches.
Class Name: Band - Advanced Band - for children with one or more years experience on a band instrument.
Grade levels: 5-8
Teacher: Charles Lauterback
Class Size: no limit
Schedule: Advanced Band meets every Monday from 1:35 - 2:30 p.m.
Materials Needed:
Outside Work:
Length of Class: one year
Description: The Advanced Band works on elementary and junior high literature in preparation for a Christmas concert as well as a spring concert. Fees for instruction are paid by semester; $118.00 Sept. 1 - Jan. 15, $118.00 Jan. 16 - end of May for one child. 25% discount for two or more in same family.
Please contact Mr. Lauterbach at 513-741-8720 or
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Class Name: Band - Beginning Band
Grade levels: 4-7
Teacher: Charles Lauterback
Class Size: 5-20
Schedule: Beginning Band meets every Monday from 2:35 - 3:30 p.m.
Materials Needed:
Outside Work:
Length of Class: one year
Description: Instruments taught include: flute, clarinet, alto sax, French horn, trumpet, trombone, and snare drum. Most parents rent the instrument for the year. We will give two concerts - December and May. Fees for instruction are paid by semester; $118.00 Sept. 1 - Jan. 15, $118.00 Jan. 16 - end of May for one child. 25% discount for two or more in same family. Please contact Mr. Lauterbach at 513-741-8720 or
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Course Title: Basic Composition
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Steven Newton
Class Size Maximum: 10
Curriculum Used: None
Length of Course: 1 year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: No
Description of Course: Writing, writing and more writing. Then some reading and some more writing. The only thing that improves writing skill is practice; well, that and reading. So we're going to read and use that as a basis for writing, then throw in a little discussion. By the end of the year, the student should be ready for Advanced Comp or serious carpal tunnel therapy.
Prerequisite: Intro to Composition or equivalent
Books to purchase and approximate cost: Homer's Odyssey translated by Richard Lattimore
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Notebook
Time required outside of class for homework: 2-3 hours
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: None
Parent Involvement Required: Close Supervision
Will Grade Be Assigned: Yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Yes
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Course Title: Biology
Grade levels: 9-12
Co-Teachers: Gina Bowden/Ginger Mitchell
Class Size Maximum: 12
Curriculum Used: School of Tomorrow A.C.E. Books 1-7 and 12, also called Paces for studying at home. Paces 8-11 can be used for High School Health. Lectures include information from Jay Wiles-Exploring Creation with Biology, William Berman's-How to Dissect, Nasco's dissection guides, and other various texts. Paces will be used to learn basic information, while Learning Tree class time will be used to review more difficult information, lab work, and dissections.
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: No.
Description of Course: Taxonomy, microbiology, cellular biology, zoology, and botany.
Prerequisite: None
Books to purchase and approximate cost: $60. You will purchase these on your own from www.aceministries.com. There is also be a one-time lab fee of $50.00 per student.
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Students must have 3-inch three-ring binder, 1-inch three-ring binder, and a colored pencil set.
Time required outside of class for homework: 30-45 minutes Tuesday through Friday.
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: None
Parent Involvement Required: Parents are expected to see that his/her student(s) are keeping up with the assignments according to the syllabus and that work is ready to be handed in on time.
Will Grade Be Assigned: Yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Yes. A syllabus will be handed out at the beginning of each semester. It is expected that each
student will follow the syllabus and do the daily assignments.
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Class Name: Blood and Guts Resuscitated
Grade levels: 6-8
Teacher: Karen Bell and Anne Marie Glover
Class Size: 8
Materials Needed: folder, colored pencils, eye protective wear, smock or shirt to protect clothes
Outside Work: Available to students interested in special projects or additional research, but not required.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: only with permission from teacher.
Description: A year long enrichment class to supplement your science work at home. Our primary focus will be exploring structure and function of the human body with all its gory details. However when it comes to blood and guts, nothing is off limits. Some supplementation on various living organisms from the animal kingdom may also be included. We will work with microscopes, do experiments and have plenty of dissection opportunities. Together we will learn of the wondrous miracles God created!
Class Name: Bodies R Us
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Becki Eichhold
Class Size: 8
Materials Needed:
Outside Work: yes, but not each week.
Length of class (one or two semesters):
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester:
Description: Students will learn how to keep their bodies strong and healthy. Mostly hands on activities which will include making a nutritious snack once a month. If your child has any food allergies, please let me know. Topics for the class will include: bones, organs, exercising, smoking, diabetes, vitamins, germs, and reading food labels.
Class Name: Book Club
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Missy Holder
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: See Description
Outside Work: See Description
Length of class (one or two semesters):
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester:
Description: In this class the students will travel to faraway places and meet interesting people as they dive into the world of books! Skills that will be emphasized are identifying the setting, plot, characters, and conflict/resolution, sequencing the events, predicting what might happen next, and empathising with the characters. The majority of the books will be read at home, which will allow us to use class time for discussion and enrichment activities. Also, each student will be required to respond to the literature in a reading response log both at home and in class. Books that we will read include Mr. Popper's Penguins, Trumpet of the Swan, James and the Giant Peach, Frindle, Charlotte's Web, The Chocolate Touch, and Sideways Stories from Wayside School. Each student must obtain a copy of the books we will read by either borrowing the books from the library or purchasing them from a bookstore.
Class Name: British Literature
Grade levels: 10-12
Teacher: Julie Evans
Class Size: 15
Time required outside of class: 4-5 hours per week
Materials Needed: I will hand out/email a list of books that you can pick up at half price books or wherever. It would be best if everyone could stick to the edition I suggest just to make assignments easy, and selfishly, therefore, my life. But it won't be the end of the world if you already have a different copy. It would be great if the student had access to email, so they could email me their daily reading journals. But if not, the student can turn them in to me first thing Monday morning, and pick them up at the end of the day. Paper, pencils (say no to pens), a good sense of humor, thick skin, brilliant insights, a willingness to participate in class discussion and sometimes bring cookies, and a three-ring binder with dividers or some really cool portfolio system to keep all your book/author/lit references in one handy dandy place, to make my job easier.
Description: This will be a survey class of 19th and early 20th century British Literature, from the Romantic period, to the Victorian, then the Modern/Post Modern. Authors we hope to cover are: Austen, Eliot, Scott, Conrad, Dickens, Buchan, Chesterton, Tolkien, and the Romantic Poets, the Brontes, and Lewis. There will be summer reading/light writing assignments to gear up for the class. The class will be an hour long discussion of the book at hand. A large chunk of the grade will be from just keeping up with the reading, keeping a daily reading journal as proof, and participation in class. There will be candy for stellar insights. Basically we will try and parse out the book into 4 day increments (Tues.-Fri.) and have Saturday as a catch up. Most likely we will be reading from 20-30 pages per day. And we will be keeping a daily reading journal. If that sounds scary, it's not. It's just a way of interacting with the literature, and of proving the student is doing so. Another proof will be pop quizzes, as well as end of book tests. Not to mention the class discussion. We will also go over various literary terms as they come up in our readings, and write a 100 word discursis on each author that we study. Last but not least, we shall drink tea and eat biscuits because that just seems the right thing to do in a British Literature class. And there will be extra credit for bringing the biscuits. And by biscuits, I mean cookies.
Class Name: Caring for Animals - Endangerd Animals/Caring for Animals
Grade levels: 3 - 5
Teacher: Kathy Townsend
Class Size: max 12
Materials Needed:
Outside Work: minimal, one very small project per semester
Length of Class: two semesters
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: Lots of fun! If you like animals, then this is the class for you! Hands-on and visual approach to learning includes live animals and guest speakers. Through animal explorations, students will be able to describe fundamental needs of all animals and will be able to give examples of ways to meet the needs of a variety of animals. Additional learning materials include the Bible, reference books, pictures, articles, worksheets, maps, games, and modeling materials.
Class Name: CheckMate (Beginning Chess)
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Mike Schulte
Class Size Maximum: 12
Materials Needed: paper and pencil
Outside Work: play at least one game of chess at home each week
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes, with
teacher approval
Description: Learn to win at chess! We start with basics: how to set up the board, how pieces move and what they are worth, checkmate, stalemate, en passant, etc. We progress into pins, forks, and skewers, and finish with basic openings, strategies and tactics.
Course Title: Chemistry
Grade levels: 10-12
Teacher: Gina Smearsoll
Class Size Maximum: 15
Curriculum Used: Apologia
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: No
Description of Course: This is a first-year chemistry course which covers units, classification, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, acids and bases, solutions, atomic structure, the gas laws, and equilibrium. The course will include many lab experiments to learn basic lab skills, practice experiment procedures, and write lab reports.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Books to purchase and approximate cost: Exploring Creation with Chemistry, 2nd
Edition (author: Jay Wile), full set (includes student text and solutions guide). Approx.
Cost: $79 at apologia.com
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Lab Fee: Maximum of $65 per semester, depending on the number of students who register.
Time required outside of class for homework: 5 hours per week
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: none
Parent Involvement Required: Supervise test-taking and sign progress reports.
Will Grade Be Assigned: Yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Yes
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: Yes
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Class Name: Country Studies 1-2
Grade levels: 1-2
Teacher: Loretta Grosser
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: Pencil box, pencils, colored pencils, crayons, markers, and glue stick.
Outside Work: none
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester:
Description: We will be doing a brief overview of the countries of the globe. Lessons will be supplemented with stories, arts and crafts, and guest speakers. I would also like to incorporate a cooking segment or bring in food that pertains to that particular country (whenever possible).
Class Name: Creative Writing 3-5
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Teri McNulty
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: Pencil, paper, folder, colored pencils.
Outside Work: Occasional writing assignments the first semester to be done at home. Majority of writing and illustrating for hardcover book the second semester to be done at home.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes, but suggest that students possess fairly good writing skills.
Description: The first semester, we will work on improving writing skills. Each class will consist of a writing lesson and an in-class writing assignment. Final project for the semester will be a writing magazine, consisting of writing samples from all students. Although we will continue to work on writing skills the second semester, with a short review at the beginning of class, the focus will be on different aspects of storytelling - plot, characterization, dialogue, etc. For the final project, students will write/illustrate their own hardcover book. (Parents will be asked to assist students, as needed, with typing, writing and rewriting for this project.)
Class Name: Creative Writing 6-8
Grade levels: 6-8
Teacher: Mary Willenbrink/Cheryl Cook
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: Sharpened pencils, folder, and paper.
Outside Work: Students will work on a creative writing project each week, 1/2 hour outside of class.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: We are made in the image of our Creator so being creative is naturally a part of each of us. This class will give the students an opportunity to express their creative thoughts and emotions through their writing.
Class Name: Critical Thinking
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Kelly Bowen
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: pencils
Outside Work: None
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes
Description: Students will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills using brain teasers, puzzles, and games. Each class will begin with a brain teaser or activity for students to complete alone or in groups. There will be free time each week to play various critical thinking games/puzzles. Students are allowed to bring games from home as long as they involve critical thinking or problem solving. The skills developed in this class will improve test scores and problem solving ability.
Course Title: Debate Team
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Beth Hill
Class Size Maximum: 12
Curriculum Used: An Introduction to Argumentation and Debate by Christy Shipe and one or two supplemental books of evidence (yet to be published) on the current year's debate topic.
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: Students may petition teacher for an interview.
Description of course - first semester: Students will learn to research; to write
persuasive arguments for and against the current year's debate topic; to present
their arguments in class as well as in one practice session and at least two
tournaments per semester. Students will study policy debate theory and the rules
sanctioned by the National Christian Forensics and Communication Association
(www.ncfca.org). Because students will eventually debate as a two-person team, a
commitment to the weekly class and to the two fall tournaments (November and
December) is requested for this first semester. Attendance at a Communicators for
Christ seminar is highly recommended, but not a requirement to take debate.
Description of course - second semester: Students will continue to research on
the current resolution and re-write both their affirmative and negative cases in
preparation for the January, February, and March tournaments.
Prerequisite: Must be a high school student.
Books to purchase and approximate cost: An Introduction to Argumentation &
Debate by Christy Shipe is $13.00, and, for HSLDA members, it is $11.00. Books
may be purchased online at www.hslda.org/bookstore. The supplemental book of
evidence (yet to be published) on the current year's debate topic will probably cost
around $20. If we can get a quantity discount by ordering as a group, we will do so.
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Computer with internet access;
notebook for taking notes; blue pens; one each black and red pens; several pads of
legal size (8 ½" X 17") notebook paper; portable plastic box for storing and labeling
evidence from research.
Time required outside of class for homework: Yes! Homework includes research on the internet, writing and practicing speeches, and, later on, electronic communication with a partner. Comments from tournament ballots will help determine the direction for re-working all cases.
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: At least 2 tournaments and one practice session per semester. Tournaments may be one or two days. A practice session may be all morning or all afternoon.
Parent Involvement Required: Participation in all tournaments requires each team
of two students to provide a parent to serve as a judge and a parent to serve as a
timer. Therefore, parents are required to attend the tournaments with their student. In addition to the orientation to judging provided by the class instructor, onsite training is given for judging and timing before the start of every tournament. Parents' assignments for judging and timing are determined by the tournament director.
Will Grade Be Assigned: I'd prefer not to assign a grade because almost all of the
preparation for debate will take place at home. Therefore, I believe that the parents
are in the best position to know if their student is working up to his or her potential.
In addition to teaching debate theory, I see my role as one to encourage and
challenge the students to think and research deeply on the current year's debate
topic. Parents will direct and guide students in debate preparation, while I set the
pace for the students' best efforts in content and presentation skills.
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: yes
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent:
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1/2
credit per semester upon completion of participation in at least two tournaments per
semester.
Class Name: Discovering Artists
Grade levels: 6-8
Teacher: Kim Kanzlemar
Class Size: 16
Materials Needed: Sharpened pencil
Outside Work: finish projects as needed
Length of class (one or two semesters): 2
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: This is a general arts class. The students will create a variety of art projects using many different art techniques and materials. The emphasis of this class is based around various artists or groups of artists and their work.
Class Name: Drama 6-12
Grade levels: 6-12
Teacher: Carol Brammer
Class Size: 20
Curriculum Used: Various
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes
Description of Course: We will perform a play (that we write as a class) at the end of the year ,and we will take a class field trip to see a play at some point during the year. This class is fun, but challenging. If you don't have a good memory before the year begins, you will by the end of the year. You will have something to memorize each week at home. Things we will be working on include: voice and diction activities, pantomimes, public speaking, improvisation, stage makeup, stage scene design, skits, monologues, writing play scenes, directing play scenes, costume design, drama vocabulary, and sound effects lighting.
Prerequisite: none
Books to purchase and approximate cost: none
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Possibly money for ticket to go see a play.
Time required outside of class for homework: 1 hour per week.
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: 8 hours throughout the year (dress rehearsal, drama performance and field trip to see a play).
Parent Involvement Required: Parents are welcome to sit in class and watch anytime! Parents may help children with memorization if they wish.
Will Grade Be Assigned: At parent's request.
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: They need to keep up with their homework (mostly memorizing).
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: no
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1/2
Course Title: Drawing I -DRAWING WHAT YOU SEE
Grade levels: 6-8
Teachers: Jenny Veeneman
Class Size Maximum: 10
Length of Course: one year
Are new students accepted second semester: Yes, with teacher permission.
Description of Course: Students will participate in a variety of drawing exercises to develop an increased awareness of what they see and how objects relate to each other. Projects include using contour lines, negative spaces, value studies, perspective, creation of depth and focal points. Various materials will be experimented with: soft and hard pencils, pastels, colored pencils, collage and different kinds of papers. Subject matter will include still life, landscapes, room interiors and portraits. Individual creativity is emphasized.
Prerequisite A desire to draw better
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: None
Time required outside of class for homework: Students may prefer to set aside time outside of class to complete projects.
Will Grade Be Assigned: At Parent request only.
Class Name: Earth Science
Grade levels: 1-2
Teacher: Laura Montgomery
Class Size: 12
Materials Needed: Pencils and a back pack or bag to carry things home.
Outside Work: none
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: We will be exploring the different things the Earth offers us, such as: weather, plants and how they grow, animals, the four seasons, and so on. The children will have fun exploring the Earth and what it has to offer through experiments and other hands-on activities.
Class Name: Early American History
Grade levels: 6-8
Teacher: Jen Moore
Class Size: 12
Materials Needed: Notebooking supplies will be provided, there is a $10
class fee for the supplies as stated in the description. Optional: Abeka
8th Grade U.S. History textbook.
Outside Work: Two hours/week maximum for homework. Students will greatly
benefit from access to the internet and a printer for their homework.
Length of class (one or two semesters): All year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: This is a supplemental U.S. History class covering early
American history from discovery and founding through the Civil War. While
we will cover the "highlights" of American History's major events, we will
also spend much of the time learning about other fun things like American
leaders and innovators, discoveries and technology, government, cultural and
fashion trends, business, foods, and what life was really like for people
who lived in the times we are studying. We use videos, music and an
interactive class discussion/presentation format to cover material. Students
also create their own America History notebook full of photos and
information they have learned. At the end of each semester, students
complete a project on the topic of their choice to present to the class.
There is a $10 class fee to cover the cost of all notebooking materials we
will provide to create student notebooks.
Class Name: Experiments with Science
Grade levels: 6-8
Teacher: Lisa Martens
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed:
Outside Work: There will be minimal homework such as studying vocabulary and other scientific concepts. Periodic quizzes will be given, but grades will be up to parents.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, are new students accepted second semester: Yes
Description: This is a hands-on science class for 6-8th graders that haven't had a ton of science in upper elementary, or students who aren't quite ready for heavier science such as Apologia. Class time will mostly focus on experiments and hands-on projects.
Course Title: Fencing
Grade levels: 7-12
Teacher: Lloyd Howell
Class Size: 10 minimum - 15 maximum
Curriculum Used:
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester:
Description of Course: Fencing is a fun and exciting sport designed to develop
coordination, reflexes, strength and stamina. Students will learn how to handle either the foil or saber through instruction and friendly competition.
Prerequisite:
Approximate cost: There will be an additional fee of $50 per semester. Once the co-op starts, the student has made a financial commitment to pay for the entire year.
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: A $160 deposit is required for protective equipment of which $120 will be refunded when the equipment is returned at the end of the class session.
Time required outside of class for homework:
Time required outside of class for practices/performance:
Parent Involvement Required:
Will Grade Be Assigned:
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class:
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent:
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1/2
Course Title: FRENCH II
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Pam Otten
Class Size Maximum:
Curriculum Used: A Beka
Length of Course: One Year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: No
Description of Course: French 2 continues with the program we are currently using. We will work on verb conjugation, more conversation, and vocabulary.
Next year’s tests will be tougher. We will read aloud more often and incorporate games and worksheets next year. This class is limited to students I have been working with this year.
Prerequisite: French 1
Books to purchase and approximate cost:
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: none
Time required outside of class for homework:
Time required outside of class for practices/performance:
Parent Involvement Required:
Will Grade Be Assigned: YES
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class:
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: one
Class Name: Fun with Authors
Grade levels: 1-2
Teacher: Sonya Strom
Class Size:
Materials Needed:
Outside Work: Minimal
Length of Class: 1 year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes
Description: Using children's literature as a springboard for reading, writing, science, art, and other subject areas, we will explore the various styles that children's authors and illustrators employ. For example, if we are studying Eric Carle, a famous author/illustrator, we will read or listen to many stories by him. We will use his unique style of collage and painting to show a favorite scene from one of his stories. We will do a scientific study of "bugs" since so many of his stories are about bugs. We may also, as a class, compose a pattern book based on one of his books.
As we learn more about different authors we will be able to compare and contrast their styles.
Class Name: Fun with Games - "Sunday Monday"
Grade levels: 1-8
Teacher: Elizabeth Tillery
Class Size: 20
Materials Needed:
Outside Work: Minimal
Length of Class: 1 year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: Come join us for our once a week Vacation Bible School. This class is designed to appeal to the Jr high students as well as the younger ones. There will be a variety of activities: including stories, crafts, age appropriate games, Bible verse memorization, and outreach opportunities. Also, there will be jr high leadership mentoring. Finally, there will be a birthday club for all!
Class Name: FUNdamentals of ART
Teacher: Karen Bell
Grade levels: 3-5
Class size: 8
Materials Needed: colored pencils, markers, crayons, rounded tip scissors, standard tray of watercolors, pencils
Outside Work: Available to students interested in extra practice
Length: 1 year
Students accepted 2nd semester with permission of teacher
Description: Year long instruction with concentration on 3 of the 7 elements of art - line, shape and color. Class includes experimentation with multiple media, seasonal projects, development of a portfolio, limited exploration into famous historical artists and their work.
Class Name: General Science Experiments
Teacher: Lynne Burke
Grade levels: 6-8
Class Size: 10
Outside Work: None is required, but students can do related reading from Exploring Creation with General Science.
Length of class (one or two semesters): 2
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Materials Needed: 3-ring binder and notebook paper. Exploring Creation with General Science is optional.
Description: We will do lab activities from Apologia’s Exploring Creation with General Science to explore the scientific method, simple machines, geology, biology, and human body.
Course Title: Geometry
PLEASE NOTE: THIS GEOMETRY CLASS
WILL MEET TWICE A WEEK AND COST EXTRA!
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Ing Wan Steiner
Class Size Maximum: 10
Curriculum Used: McDougal Littel
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: No
Description of Course: This geometry course is designed to have each student develop the skills and concepts of visualization and spatial reasoning; to represent and analyze the characteristics and properties of two and three dimensional shapes and their relationships. Right triangle trigonometry, circumference, area and volume will be studied. PLEASE NOTE THAT STUDENTS WOULD ALSO NEED TO ATTEND A CLASS AT THE TEACHER'S HOME IN FAIRFIELD ON WEDNESDAYS (tentatively 11:00 a.m. - noon). THE COST FOR THIS EXTRA CLASS IS $10/HOUR TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO MRS. STEINER.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Books to purchase and approximate cost: McDougal Littel Geometry. ISBN (0-395-97727 4 or 0-395-77120 x or 0-395-67612 6). I listed them in order of edition
2004, 1997, 1994...all are acceptable. You'll also need the solution key (ISBN 0-395-677661). Together these 2 books will cost about $100. You could try looking on
ebay.com or vegsource.com for used copies, or at the Learning Tree used curriculum sale to save some $.
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: calculator (TI-30 or better)
Time required outside of class for homework: 1
hour/day
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: none
Parent Involvement Required: making sure weekly work is done.
Will Grade Be Assigned: yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Student should be passing each semester grade.
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: no
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Course Title: Government
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Charisse Junk
Class Size Maximum: 9
Curriculum Used:
Length of Course: one year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: no
Description of Course:
Students will put government into action through a project based class. Group and individual hands-on activities will include a timeline of early American government, constructing a diorama Bill of Rights, writing an editorial, proposing a platform, organizing a campaign, putting Genghis Kahn on trial, creating and playing a Constitution game, and much more. The most in-depth project will be a small, group documentary on a single political issue.
Each project will begin with an on-line field trip to familiarize students with the concept being introduced. Everything will be covered in a high school textbook, without the textbook.
Prerequisite: none
Books to purchase and approximate cost: none
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: 2 inch binder and loose leaf paper
Time required outside of class for homework: approximately 4 hours a week
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: Students may need to get together a few times to work on group projects.
Parent Involvement Required: none
Will Grade Be Assigned: yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: no
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: no
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Class Name: Hands on Science
Grade levels: 1-2
Teacher: Jenni Haley
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: crayon, marker, scissors, glue sticks, pencil
Outside Work: none
Length of Class: 1 year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes
Description: In this class, we will use children's literature to explore science. We will cover earth science, plants, animals and the human body. We will work on lap books and other hands on activities that relate to the science topic we are studying.
Class name: Institute for Excellence in Writing
Grade levels: 7-9
Teacher: Julie Schmidt
Class size: 10
Materials needed: IEW Level B workbook (18.00 workbook only)
Outside work: about one hour per week.
Length of class (one or two semesters): two semesters
If two semesters long, are new students accepted second semester: with
approval
Description: Author Andrew Pudewa has created wonderful material that
helps even the most reluctant writer become successful. This program
breaks down writing into basic steps to create a solid foundation in
writing. The student will be taught the lesson in class and be given
ample time to put into action what they have learned. Assignments for
practice will be sent home each week according to the students own pace
of learning.
Class Name: Intro to Spanish
Grade levels: 6-8
Teacher: Janet Germany
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: sharp pencils or pens
Outside Work: Study 10-15 minutes a day.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: Learning basic Spanish vocabulary and phrases. It gives students an advantage if they are going to take high school Spanish.
Class Name: Inventors
Grade levels: 6-8
Teacher: Maureen Fowler
Class Size: 8-10
Materials Needed: To be announced later
Outside Work: There will be requirements in this class. Approximately one hour a week
in homework. There will be book reports as well as projects due.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: We will take a look at past inventors, time period in which they lived, as well as what circumstances in which they came up with their inventions. I will require a serious attitude in getting homework assignments done. There will be book reports and projects throughout the year, but most of all we will have fun as we learn. At the end of the second semester, we will have a mock invention convention. Come join us as we check out the serious and the absurd inventions in our world today.
Class name: Intro to ASL
Grade levels: 6-8
Teacher: Karen Speed
Class size: 12
Materials needed: Book Sign Language Conversations Garlic Publishing
Outside work: Yes, practice the signs learned in class
Length of class (one or two semesters): 2
If two semesters long, are new students accepted second semester: maybe, teacher’s discretion
Description: This is an introduction to sign language. The class will be teach sign language in a conversational style, thus enabling the student to learn signs and use what he/she has learned. The student will be well prepared to begin learning ASL as a next step or just have confidence to converse with the hearing impaired. Other signs outside the class will be introduced using games and conversation.
Course Title: Jewish Dance
Grade levels: 6-12
Teacher: Lisa Grotz
Class Size Maximum: 12
Curriculum Used: none
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description of Course: Jewish worship dance is praise and worship dance that combines Israeli folk and contemporary worship music to choreographed dances. This class is open to girls and guys who have the heart to worship Jesus. My desire is that we touch His heart as we learn new ways to worship Him.
Prerequisite: none
Books to purchase and approximate cost: none
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: none
Time required outside of class for homework: very little
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: Possibly an outside practice or two per semester if we decide to dance at Christmas or at the end of the year.
Parent Involvement Required: For rides to practice.
Will Grade Be Assigned: no
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: no
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: no
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1/2 for the year
Class Name: Junior Naturalist
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Paula Kutcher
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: Medium-size wire-bound artist sketch pad, colored pencils in pouch with eraser and sharpener, cloth bag or backpack to carry these outside, white t-shirt (mostly cotton) in child's size, notebook for handouts (suggestion is 1-inch 3-ring binder with plastic page protectors), outerwear and extra pair of shoes or boots.
Outside Work: occasionally
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: Hands-on natural history class will explore all seasons out of doors. Please come prepared with outerwear and extra shoes or boots for outside projects and hikes. Unit themes may include wolves, recycling, aquatics, biomes, ornithology and entomology. Additionally, we will be doing nature sketching.
Class Name: Kindergarten
Teacher: Leah Goodwin
Description: This class is for children who will be 5 by the first day of co-op. The Kindergarten class will be an enrichment class. We will go over letters and numbers to 100 especially in the beginning of the year. Science and Social Studies will be emphasized throughout the year as well. During the second semester we will study what an equation is and begin adding and subtracting small numbers. We will also write short sentences and read many entertaining books. There will be at least 4 parties: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentines Day, and Easter. I will be asking parents to bring in special items for each party. At the end of the year we have a special Kindergarten graduation ceremony that parents will be invited to.
Materials Needed: 1 box of 24 crayons, 2 sharpened pencils, 1 pair of scissors, 1 writing tablet, 1 1-2" three-ring binder, 4 glue sticks.
Course Title: Latin I
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Toni Kraft
Class Size Maximum: 12
Curriculum Used: Jenney’s Latin
Length of Course: two semesters
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: NO
Description of Course: The student will be learning basic Latin grammar & vocabulary. Homework will be assigned and there will be weekly quizzes on vocabulary. This is an ACADEMIC COURSE requiring 30 minutes/day of study time.
Prerequisite required to take this class: Knowledge of English grammar
Books to purchase and approximate cost: No book to purchase
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: The student will need a 3 ring binder (1 ½ “) with 10 dividers and notebook paper to keep as a Latin Notebook.
Time required outside of class (homework/practices/performance): 30 minutes/day
Parent Involvement Required: Check if student’s homework is complete
Will grade be assigned?: yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class?: no
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent?: no
High School only—number of credit hours earned (0, ½ or 1) if all requirements are met: 2/3 of credit earned.
Course Title: Latin III
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher(s): Toni Kraft
Class Size Maximum: 12
Curriculum Used: Jenney’s Latin
Length of Course: two semesters
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: NO
Description of Course:This course is a continuation of Latin I and II. The student will be learning basic Latin grammar & vocabulary. Homework will be assigned and there will be weekly quizzes on vocabulary. This is an ACADEMIC COURSE requiring 30 minutes/day of study time.
Prerequisite required to take this class: Latin I and Latin II
Books to purchase and approximate cost: No book to purchase
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Continuation of the Latin Notebook
Time required outside of class (homework/practices/performance): 30 minutes/day
Parent Involvement Required: Check if student’s homework is complete
Will grade be assigned?: yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class?: no
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent?: no
High School only—number of credit hours earned (0, ½ or 1) if all requirements are met: 2/3 of credit earned.
Course Title: Literary Analysis
Grade levels: 9-10
Teacher: Mrs. Mary Willenbrink and Mrs. Cheryl Cook
Class Size Maximum: 8
Curriculum Used: Joseph Stobaugh and my own mixture of Literature
Length of Course: 1 yr
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description of Course: This class is a literature analysis and writing class. The students will be reading literature to analyze writings by authors Frank Peretti, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Mark Twain, Jim Jenkins, C.S. Lewis, Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle as they learn characterization, setting and plot. As they read these books, they also will do their own writings with characterization, setting, etc. With each writing, the students will have their work edited and should review this so they learn to edit themselves. They will also learn how to analyze the communication of others from the perspective of other world views and the Christian World View. This will prepare every Christian to better discern teaching lectures, media, movies and books through a Christian World View. Students will be reading and writing poetry and writing a biography. There will be a section on Current Events. They will be reading famous historical documents and speeches, learn how to do a basic research paper and volunteers will give a speech in class.
Prerequisite: none This class may be catered to the reluctant writer and also the gifted writer.
Books to purchase and approximate cost: n/a
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: n/a
Time required outside of class for homework: expect 1/2 an hour a day or more, with some assignments taking longer than others.
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: n/a
Parent Involvement Required: sometimes they may need help with an assignment but they can call the teachers also
Will Grade Be Assigned: yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: participation and effort
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: no
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: This could be an AP Literature Course if the student puts time and effort into their work.
Course Title: Logic
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Terry Terrell
Class Size Maximum: 12
Curriculum Used: Traditional Logic Book I (plus sections from Canon Press Logic I have copied for the students)
Length of Course: Full year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: No
Description of Course: "God created man with the ability to reason. he did this so that we could communicate with each other and so that we could obey Him. Reason allows us to form rational statements, and understand the statements of others...applying them first to ourselves, and then to our neighbor. Without the ability to reason, we would be unable to talk, preach, read, or follow God's commands....Logic is the science and the art of reason."( Douglas Wilson, Introductory Logic) We will study the science of 'right thinking'. Through this study, students develop the ability to think and reason. By dissecting statements we can analyze their truth and validity, thereby creating a platform for communication. The skills gained aid you in the world views you will face in college and beyond. (Logic is foundational to the art of argumentation and debate.)
The subjects covered throughout the chouse include statements and their relationships, arguments, syllogisms and validity (deductive inference), and informal fallacies. This course builds confidence in communication and reasoning allowing a platform to respectfully express truth in both Christian and contemporary thought.<bPrerequisite: prior work in critical thinking a plus, however, at the ninth grade level a student should possess this ability. The Logic class helps hone and 'formalize' critical thinking into a skill.
Books to purchase and approximate cost: Traditional Logic Book I and Answer Key (plus S&H from whatever source you choose). Both Christian Book Distributors and Memoria Press carry the curriculum. App cost: $27.00 book, $2 answer key, plus S&H
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: a copy fee (for the portions of Canon Press material)
Time required outside of class for homework: 1 hour per day/5 hrs per week
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: homework includes practice/performance
Parent Involvement Required: yes, please oversee that your student understands the material and communicate any needs. Maintain possession of the answer key to better assist your student.
Will Grade Be Assigned: Yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Yes, the class is workbook and discussion driven. If the student does not complete the work text (which includes practice of the concept), they become crippled in their performance.
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No, however, if a student does not do their homework, I communicate with the parent first, then set up a meeting with with leadership. parent, and student second to form a plan for performance. Should cheating occur (using the answer key to complete homework), an immediate meeting is set up as I care about the student's character foremost.
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Class Name: Magic School Bus
Grade levels: 1-2
Teacher: Sherri Carter and Lisa McAfee
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: none
Outside Work: 15 minutes per week
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes, if there is space for a student.
Description: Our class will be based upon the Magic School Bus science series. We will study various topics that include ecology,sound and electricity- just to name a few!
Class Name: Math Fun and Games
Grade levels: 1-2
Teacher: Linda Humason
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed:
Outside Work:
Length of Class:
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester:
Description: This class will reinforce 1st and 2nd grade math concepts with hands-on activities, games and crafts. We will use Legos, Play-doh, art, food, physical activities and literature.
Class Name: Mock Trial
Grade levels: 6th-8th (older students welcome-credit is offered)
Teacher: Tamela Behm (assisted by Paula Kutcher)
Class Size: 30
Materials Needed: folder, notebook, pen, various "props" during trials
Outside Work: Students will be required to prepare for their case. There will be assessments of background legal knowledge at the beginning of the term. Student who will be taking the class for credit/letter grade will have three brief write-ups throughout the year on a current legal matter of their choice (one page paper).
Length of class (one or two semesters): two semesters
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: no
Description:
Interested in the legal system? Ever wonder what it would be like to be a
judge, attorney, expert witness, or a jury member? In mock trial class students
will begin with simple cases, analyzing the "crimes" involved in the story of
Jack and the Beanstalk and other well known tales. They will learn the terminology needed to understand and participate in a trial. The importance of listening carefully and thinking critically will be stressed.
Then, we'll advance to more sophisticated cases and actually create the drama
involved in a court case. Students will select their parts, submit evidence,
and create a courtroom case that a jury of peers will decide.
This class will be enjoyable for those who are able to think quickly on their
feet, enjoy play-acting, and want to know more about the legal process involved
in a trial. Special career speakers will visit with us, and we will take a
field trip to the courthouse to observe the "real thing."
Class Name: Music
Grade levels: 1-2
Teacher: Janet Pressley-Barr / Maura Timko
Class Size: 15
Materials Needed: None
Outside Work: Listening to provided CD's at home or in car
Length of Class: full year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: In this class first and second graders develop their understanding of pitch, melody and rhythm by singing, playing instruments and exploring creative movement. We will be learning about famous musicians, composers, and instruments that make up an orchestra. We will learn simple music theory,, explore art and music used together, and discover how music communicates feelings. Students will be exposed to music of diverse styles, eras, genres and cultures as well as in class performances and demonstrations by musicians. Lots of singing for fun, too !
Class Name: Music and Drama 3-6 (same class offered 12:30 and 1:30)
Grade levels: 3-6
Teacher: Ruth Bowman and Valerie Stone
Class Size: 20
Materials Needed: None
Outside Work: Listening to the tapes I provide on the first day of class. This helps the children to memorize their songs, or drama parts.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: This class is not any different than it has been in the past. We learn and perform 2 musicals a year! The musicals are always different (I don't do repeats!) Each child gets a tape of the musical to listen to on the 1st day of class. This helps them to memorize their music and listen to any character parts they might want to audition for. Auditions are on the 3rd week of school. Not everyone can get a part, but I do try to include as many kids as I can. There are soloists, actors, and dancers in all of our musicals. For fun we learn a little music theory and play drama games!
Class Name: Mystery of God 1-2
Grade levels: 1-2
Teacher: Deb Taylor
Class Size Maximum: 10 - returning students invited!
Materials Needed: Please bring your Bible, an open mind and a softened heart.
Outside Work: Pray and ponder the mystery of God
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: case handled, please ask.
Description: Our classroom will be transformed into a Worship Center for this unique
hour at Learning Tree. This will be a special place to hear stories of God, to be with God, to talk with God, and to listen to God. Using the Godly Play curriculum, we will experience Bible lessons through a unique storytime presentation and then reflect on our learning during response time. We will learn and wonder about Old Testament stories like Moses and Esther as well as the parables of Jesus. After hearing a story, the students will reflect using writing, drawing, crafts, or even develop their own storytelling skills by sharing the story with another. This Montessori approach to learning helps us to embrace the mystery of God. You can visit www.godlyplay.com to learn more about Godly Play curriculum.
Class Name: Mystery of God 3-5
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Deb Taylor
Class Size Maximum: 10 - returning students invited!
Materials Needed: Please bring your Bible, an open mind and a softened heart.
Outside Work: Pray and ponder the mystery of God.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: case handled, please ask
Description: Our classroom will be transformed into a Worship Center for this unique
hour at Learning Tree. This will be a special place to hear stories of God, to be with God, to talk with God, and to listen to God. Using the Godly Play curriculum, we will experience Bible lessons through a unique storytime presentation and then reflect on our learning during response time. We will learn and wonder about Old Testament stories like Moses and Esther as well as the parables of Jesus. After hearing a story, the students will reflect using writing, drawing, crafts, or even develop their own storytelling skills by sharing the story with another. This Montessori approach to learning helps us to embrace the mystery of God. You can visit www.godlyplay.com to learn more about Godly Play curriculum.
Class Name: Nursery (0-24 months)
Teacher: Julie Strasser
Materials Needed: Please supply own diapers, cups. Please label everything.
Description: Babies are only allowed to stay in the nursery for 2 hours, so you need to decide which hours your child will be in the nursery. For every hour you work in the nursery, your baby may stay an extra hour.
Class Name: Ohio History
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Mrs. Whitcomb
Class Size: 12
Materials Needed: book "Let's Discover Ohio", student edition published by Schuerholz Graphics; pencil and paper
Outside Work: This class requires some independent reading as well as one small research project.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: We will be starting from the first inhabitants, the Native Americans, and moving from there to the explorers, war, Marietta (the first settlement), pioneers, becoming a state, famous Ohioans, cities, symbols, and other interesting facts! Many of the topics we cover will involve hands-on projects to reinforce what we've learned. For example, when we discuss the Native Americans we will make our own Indian wampum using macaroni noodles dyed different colors. And when discussing the pioneers we will make button lamps similar to what the settlers used. Upon completion of the class, students will have a complete lesson book on Ohio History for use at end-of-year assessments to display what they have learned.
Course Title: PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS & PASTELS
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Jenny Veeneman
Class Size Maximum: 10
Length of Course: One Year
Are new students accepted second semester: Yes, with teacher permission
Description of Course: Students will participate in a variety of painting exercises to develop an more intense awareness of what they see and the ability to render that using a form of expression that is dominated by color and texture. Students will focus on experimentation with acrylics and pastels as painting media, to create balanced compositions which are expressive and full of depth. Value studies, form, lighting, technique and artistic style will be emphasized. Subject matter will include still life, landscapes, room interiors and portraits. Individual creativity and experimentation will be emphasized. A formal gallery exhibit & reception is likely.
Prerequisite Some drawing experience is beneficial, but not required.
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Additional $35.00 student fee
Time required outside of class: Students will need to set aside time outside of class to complete one individual painting.
Will Grade Be Assigned: At Student request only
High Schol Credit: 1/2 credit (Sudent must complete all projects and an additional individual painting.)
Course Title: Photography
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Michael Wilson
Class Size Maximum: 12
Curriculum Used: To be determined.
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: no
Description of Course: The course will be an exploration of photography primarily through experimentation with the pinhole camera. Students will build simple cameras, then shoot and process pictures taken with those cameras. The course will also provide a historical overview of photography; it's technical developments as well as its practices and uses in culture. We will consider photography's intersection with the worlds of art, commerce, current events
reporting, science and human relations. Students will keep a notebook/journal of photos, notes and insights.
Prerequisite: None
Books to purchase and approximate cost:None Pinhole Photography by Eric Renner $30 at Amazon
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: $30 class fee. A notebook/journal of students choice. Approximate cost $5 - $25. Materials to make a unique self-designed pinhole camera. Approximate cost $0 - ???
Time required outside of class for homework: Yes, there will be some work outside of class time that will be expected, but it will not be extensive. An occasional report may require outside class time. The pinhole photography assignments will also require some work time outside of class. An optional photo day at my house may be offered.
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: None
Parent Involvement Required: None except for possible help with the self-designed pinhole camera.
Will Grade Be Assigned: No
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Yes,
assigned projects will be required to be completed by students.
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: ½
Class Name: PE/Fitness
Grade levels: 1-3
Co-Teachers: Maria Daniel and Theresa Haselmayer
Class Size: 16
Materials Needed: none
Outside Work: none
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: Due to the church converting the gym into a large banquet/conference room, on good weather days we will be going outside for Physical Education skills/drills and games that require balls and running. On rainy or cold days we will be using the new room to play fun competitive and noncompetitive games that leave little opportunity for damaging new walls and ceilings! We will also be doing some fitness based exercises. Our goal is still to make the class fun, physically challenging and focused on skill building, so kids can be more confident while playing sports and games with friends.
Class Name: PE/Fitness 4-6
Grade levels: 4-6
Teacher: Missy Stenger
Class Size: 15
Materials Needed: Gym shoes and comfortable/loose attire. A water bottle is optional. Sweatshirt or jacket in case we go outside on a cool day.
Outside Work: None
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes
Description: This class will emphasize being physically fit and having an attitude that is God-honoring while playing games. It is uncertain at this point exactly what activities we will and will not be able to do in the new room that is replacing the gym. If weather permits, we will go outside and have a gym class as before(play a sport, relays, or a game like kickball or tag). If the weather is not good, we will stay inside and be as active as the room allows (have strength/ flexibility/stretching/ coordination/skill stations and /or play games appropriate for the room). We will memorize Scripture and have a good work-out each class.
Class Name: PE/Fitness 7-12
Grade levels: 7-12
Teacher: Maria Humphrey
Class Size: 16
Materials Needed: Water bottle, gym shoes, and typical gym attire (t-shirt, shorts).
Outside Work: none
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: The students will learn the value of teamwork, sportsmanship and physical fitness. An emphasis will be placed on a lifestyle of complete fitness for the body, soul and spirit.
Class Name: Physical Science
Grade levels: 8-10 (requires math that is beyond most 7th graders)
Teacher: Carrie Spector
Class Size: 10
Outside Work: Reading the modules as we cover them in class.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester:
Description: This class follows the Apologia book by Dr. Jay L. Wile "Exploring Creation with Physical Science". It includes a lecture, weekly experiments, and writing lab reports. You will need to buy or borrow the book as well as the test book that goes with it. Students will take the tests at home. This course requires weekly reading and completion of "On Your Own" questions. It also requires knowledge and development of math skills suited to 8th grade and up. This class may be used for high school credit whether taken in 8th or 9th grade.
Course title: Physics
Grade levels: 10-12
Teacher: Davis Tapp
Class size maximum: 12
Curriculum used: Exploring Creation with Physics, Apologia
Length of course: one year
If two semesters, are new students accepted second semester: no
Description of course:This is a first-year physics course which covers units, kinematics, Newton’s Laws, energy and momentum, waves, sound, light, and electricity and magnetism. The course will include many lab experiments to learn basic lab skills, practice experiment procedures, and learn physics concepts.
Prerequisite to taking this class: This college-prep physics course is designed for students who have completed algebra and has had an introduction to the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent.
Books to purchase and approximate cost: Exploring Creation with Physics, 2nd addition, Apologia, textbook and solutions manual. $79 Physics : Apologia, Educational Ministries
Fees: Maximum of $30 per semester, depending on the number of students who register.
Time required outside of class for homework: I would expect students to spend about an hour a day working problems on their own.
Parent involvement required: Yes
Will grade be assigned: Yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Yes
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: one credit
Course Title: Pre Algebra
Grade levels: 7-9
Teacher: Eleni B. Lang
Class Size Maximum: 10
Curriculum Used: Bob Jones: Pre-Algebra Activity Manual Student, Pre-Algebra Activity Manual Teacher, Pre-Algebra Student Text
Length of Course: One year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: No
Description of Course: This course builds on traditional math skills, and opens up the world of negative numbers, integers, and algebraic expressions. In addition to discussing the variable concept, statistics, probability, square roots, special triangles, and graphs, this course incorporates everyday applications of math principles.
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of fundamentals of math
Books to purchase and approximate cost: Bob Jones (more details to follow)
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Notebook, folder, and scientific calculator
Time required outside of class for homework: Approximately 1 hour per day
Parent Involvement Required: Yes. Parents will need to make sure that all homework is completed and graded.
Will Grade Be Assigned: Yes
Class Name: Science Experiments
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Maura Timko & Janet Pressley-Barr
Class Size: Maximum 10
Materials Needed: spiral-bound notebook with a sturdy cardboard cover; pencils/erasers; 2-pocket plastic folder with paper clasps; one box of colored pencils. Donations of everyday household items, mostly from your recycling bins (e.g., coffee cans, jars, 2-Liter bottles, etc.), will be shamelessly solicited, as needed!
Outside Work: There will be short, at-home "data collection" or at-home activities most weeks (no more than 5 minutes daily). There will also be optional, parent-supervised, Internet research activities to extend learning.
Length of class (one or two semesters): full year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: This will be a challenging class, intended to enrich and extend your child's current science curriculum. Children will be learning about the scientific method, including forming a hypothesis and predicting an outcome. They will learn about taking careful measurements, data collection and the importance of repeatability. They will learn to notice patterns, similarities and cycles that are so much a part of everything that God has created. Notebooks will become our "Science Journals": We will draw & color what we see, write scriptures, describe methods, write about our outcomes and even some surprise findings! Children will be encouraged to "tell" what they have discovered to the class. They will look for evidence of what they have learned during their school week at home. We will have lots of hands-on, interactive fun experimenting with and exploring many amazing things that God has made. We will learn that ALL of God's creation -living and nonliving - obeys the natural laws that HE has put in place. Topics include (but are not limited to) Life Science, Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Weather, Geology and Anatomy. All topics will be age-appropriate for 8- to 11-year-old children. Our class will conduct some experiments out-of-doors in reasonable weather. Guest scientists will make appearances!
Class Name: Scientist Apprentice
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Peggy Head
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: None
Outside Work:
Length of class (one or two semesters): 2 semesters
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes
Description: Students will learn about observation, record-keeping, communication, and the building blocks of the scientific method while exploring the topics of Astronomy, Anatomy, Earth Science and Oceanography. We will be using experiments, activities, art, songs and more! The Scientist’s Apprentice, by Hilary Welliver is the guide for this course.
Class Name: Scrapbooking
Grade levels: 3-5
Teacher: Rachelle Cain
Class Size: 10 students maximum
Materials Needed: mini paper trimmer and your collection of photos (album and all the scrapping "necessities" supplied by teacher) Outside Work: none, other than collecting photos to be used each week
Outside Work: none, other than collecting photos to be used each week
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: In scrapbooking class you'll create a book of your photos to show off all the great memories you have as a homeschooler. We'll explore the elements of color, page layout, use of scrapbooking extras (stickers and die-cuts), and journaling. Scrapbooking= art + writing + fun!!!
Class Name: Spanish 1-2
Grade levels: 1-2
Teacher: Mary Ann St John and Kathy Townsend
Class Size: 10
Materials Needed: None
Outside Work: No
Length of Class: 1 year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: Yes
Description: This enrichment class will be an introduction to Spanish concepts using music, activities, and worksheets. Children will have fun while learning basic vocabulary, map skills, and culture.
Course Title: Spanish I
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Tracy Southworth
Class Size Maximum: 12
Curriculum Used: Bob Jones
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: No, unless already studying Spanish at home (see teacher).
Description of Course: 1st year of high school Spanish for credit
Prerequisite: None--although any intro. to Spanish would be helpful to student.
Books to purchase and approximate cost: Bob Jones Spanish 1 - $37.
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Inexpensive Spanish/English
dictionary optional.
Time required outside of class for homework: 15-20 minutes per day studying for tests.
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: None.
Parent Involvement Required: Make sure student completes homework.
Will Grade Be Assigned: Yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Homework must be turned in and tests completed to receive passing grade/credit.
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No, unless parent requests it.
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Course Title: Spanish II
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Tracie Russell
Class Size Maximum: 15
Curriculum Used: Bob Jones
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: No, unless evaluated by teacher.
Description of Course: Continue to learn and conjugate more verbs, cover additional verb tenses, new vocabulary, more writing and reading of at least two readers. There will be a little fun included in the class as well.
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Books to purchase and approximate cost:
Materials to purchase and approximate cost:
Time required outside of class for homework: 2-3 hours each week *this is a must*
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: None
Parent Involvement Required: Parents can help motivate the students and help with flash cards.
Will Grade Be Assigned: Yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Yes
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Course Title: Spanish III & IV
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Tracie Russell
Class Size Maximum: 15
Curriculum Used: Bob Jones and miscellaneous curriculum.
Length of Course: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: No, unless evaluated by teacher.
Description of Course: Explore Spanish literature and plays. We will have fun using our grammar through speaking, journaling and reading.
Prerequisite: Spanish I and Spanish II
Books to purchase and approximate cost:
Materials to purchase and approximate cost:
Time required outside of class for homework: 2-3 hours each week. This is a must!
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: None
Parent Involvement Required: None
Will Grade Be Assigned: Yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Yes
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1
Class Name: Speech
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Peggy Rhode
Class Size: 10
Curriculum Used: Communicators for Christ/various
Length of Course: 2 semesters
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester:
Description of Course: Objective- Students will become comfortable and competent speaking in front of a group
Students will study and present various short speeches including impromptu, dramatic, expository,humorous, and persuasive.Students will be encouraged to draw on their own personality, talents and interests when preparing speeches.The class will provide a "safe" non- threatening place to make mistakes and learn.Weekly in-class activities to eliminate fluency breaks and gain confidence.Audience role/responsibility will be discussed.
Prerequisite: none
Books to purchase and approximate cost: none
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: none
Time required outside of class for homework: 1-2 hrs a week
Time required outside of class for practices/performance:
Parent Involvement Required:
Will Grade Be Assigned: yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: no
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: no
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1/2
Course Title: Studio Art
Grade levels: 9-12 (advanced 8th graders will be accepted)
Teacher: Kim Kanzlemar
Class Size Maximum: 16
Curriculum Used: varies
Length of Course: 2 semesters
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description of Course: This is an independant studio arts class. The students will create a variety of art projects using many different art techniques and materials based on their individual interest. This class is for motivated students who want to develope their art skills. If a student comes to class without a project they will be assigned the current high schoo project and required to complete it.
Prerequisite: none
Books to purchase and approximate cost: none
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: the students will bring their own supplies unless the item is in the current art supply storage.
Time required outside of class for homework: finish projects as needed
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: none
Parent Involvement Required: none
Will Grade Be Assigned: if requested and outside projects are completed
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: no
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: no
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1/2
Course Title: Statistics
Grade levels: 11th or 12th
Teacher: Ing Wan Steiner
Class Size Maximum: 10
Curriculum Used: Understanding Basic Statistics, third edition by Brase and Brase (McDougal Littell) Please email me (
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) for purchase info.
Length of Course: 1 year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: no
Description of Course: This course covers:Organizing data, Averages and Variation, Regression and Correlation, Probability Theory, Binomial and Normal Distribution, Sampling Distribution, Estimation and Hypothesis Testing.
There is an extra fee, approximately $150 per semester ($10/week) to be paid directly to the teacher. The actual cost will depend on the number of students who register. This class needs a minimum of 3 students to be taught at Learning Tree. If less than 3 students register, it's up to the teacher whether or not to continue the class.
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
Books to purchase and approximate cost: (Discussed above)
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: Optional Student Solution Manual (about $30)
Time required outside of class for homework: 1 hr/day
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: none
Parent Involvement Required: Just making sure student has homework done for the following week.
Will Grade Be Assigned: yes
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Passing all tests
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: no
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1/2
*If your child would like this class, but has a schedule conflict, please let me know. I am open to
finding a more suitable time if it is agreeable with all students involved.
Course Title: Study Skills
Grade levels: 7-9
Teacher: Kelley Finke and Steven Newton
Class Size Maximum: 10-12
Curriculum Used: The best we can find or invent
Length of Course: 1 year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: Probably not but depends
Description of Course: This class is going to be the hardest school work you’ve ever done, but the most fun you’ve ever had in school. We are going to teach you all the skills and tricks that will make high school much easier. Each week we will work on organization, memorization, time management, reading comprehension, taking notes, how to study, preparing a presentation, how to participate in class and more. Don’t tell your parents, but we’re going to have fun while we do it. At the end of the class, after all the sweat and mental exertion, you’re going to find that your next four years in high school will be much easier. You will look forward to tests, you will embrace a challenge, you will do better than you hoped with a lot less work. So, decide. Do you want to work hard for one year, knowing that it will make high school easier, or do you want to suffer for four years?
Prerequisite: Solid elementary education
Books to purchase and approximate cost: None
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: TBA
Time required outside of class for homework: At least 2 hours
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: None
Parent Involvement Required: Yes
Will Grade Be Assigned: Definitely
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: Yes
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1/2
Class Name: Taekwondo
Grade levels: 1-12
Instructor: Fred Bauer
Class Size: 25
Materials Needed: Uniform (approximately $42.50) ordered through and paid to
instructor.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: On the first day of class, parent or other responsible adult will need to attend class with student. This is required because uniform sizes will be taken. In addition, the rules of the class will be explained to both parent and child.
Outside Work: Testing for belt advancement will cost an additional $35 and will be held on-site if possible. Circumstances may require having testing at Bauer's Martial Arts studio, located on Cheviot in White Oak. Students will be expected to practice at home what is shown in class. Korean terminology and student creed also must be learned and memorized.
Length of Class: one year
If one year long, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description: This class emphasizes self-defense, self-control and self-discipline. The instructor uses push-ups, exclusion from certain activities and other forms of discipline in order to help bring about the desired SELF-DISCIPLINE in each student. Please be advised that this class is very structured and requires focus by each student.
Course Title: Typing (1st Semester) & Microsoft Software Basics (2nd Semester)
Grade Levels: 6-8
Teacher: Margaret Burgdorf
Class Size: 10 Max
Materials needed: Laptop Computer (Windows XP or VISTA) with power cord to bring to class. Must have printer at home to print practice results and bring to class each week.
For Typing/Keyboarding Semester:
Curriculum used: Will need to purchase licensed copy of Typing Computer Program – Estimated at $20 … most likely Middle School Advantage Typing. (Trying to get group license from vendor, which may reduce cost)
Outside work: Weekly keyboard/typing adventures (about 1 hour/week) and a weekly test to be taken at home
Parent Involvement required: Insure they practice each week outside of class and observe student during weekly test (less than 5 minutes/week) and print results to bring to class
Length of class: **Typing/Keyboard – 1 semester **Microsoft Software Basics- 1 semester
New students accepted second semester if they meet the typing/keyboarding skills test
Description: Using a computer-based typing program, the students will practice memorizing the keys on the keyboard, learn proper hand positioning, and how to type most efficiently – which will help them greatly as they move into classes that require typing papers, homework, etc. They will no doubt have fun with the class as they complete each typing level and see their abilities improve. They will need to progress quickly 1st semester to best benefit themselves during 2nd semester, where typing will be essential.
For Microsoft Software Basics Semester:
Requirement: Laptop computer will need to have Microsoft Word, and Excel installed on it – depending on class ability and progress, we may also be able to move on to PowerPoint, in which I hope to assign group presentations, where at least some of the students will need the PowerPoint program also.
Outside work: Weekly assignments will be given to practice and enhance basic skills learned in class, and I will give “quizzes” in a fun way to ensure material is being retained.
Parent involvement: I will need parents’ help to be sure the students are practicing their skills and to give them a verbal “refresher” during the week to show off what they’re learning!
Length of class: **Typing/Keyboard – 1 semester **Microsoft Software Basics- 1 semester
New students accepted second semester if they meet the typing/keyboarding skills test
Description: Using everyday/practical applications, I will teach students the basics they will need to be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and hopefully PowerPoint. The more they want to dig in and learn, the more they will be able to do by the end of the semester. This will be a fast-paced class and I will expect them to come to class prepared … but they’ll be glad they did and they’ll have fun showing off their skills at home. Developing an understanding of how Microsoft programs function will provide them with a strong foundation of skills that will easily transfer to a wide variety of other programs.
Course Title: Worship Band
Grade levels: 7-12
Teacher: Eric Hauck
Class Size: 5 Minimum
Length of Course: one year
Description of Course: The main goal of the Worship Band is to encourage and facilitate the co-op students to practice and develop the technique of playing in a contemporary worship band. The students bring their own instruments and each week we discuss a few aspects of a specific song and details of playing as a band, and then the students spend the remaining half of the class time playing through the songs. Topics that are covered are listening to each other, reading a song chart, specific arrangements of each song, flow of worship and learning new songs. The class varies depending on the number of students and instruments that are present. During the rehearsal time, the students are split up into smaller groups. We are having fun playing and using our musical gifts to worship
Prerequisites: Each student needs basic skills at their instrument of choice (voice, piano, guitar, drums, strings, winds, etc.) and a willingness to learn and share as we celebrate the gift of music.
Materials to purchase and approximate cost:
Time required outside of class (homework):
Parent Involvement Required:
Will Grade Be Assigned: No
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: No
Weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: No
Time required other than on Monday (practices/performance): Yes
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1/2
Course Title: Yearbook
Grade levels: 9-12
Teacher: Denise Bryant and Charisse Junk
Class Size Maximum: none
Curriculum Used: Memorybook Company
Length of Course: one year
If two semesters, Are new students accepted second semester: yes
Description of Course:
Wanted: Motivated high school students to design yearbook. Qualifications: Task-oriented individuals with exceptional organizational skills. New views and ideas a plus. No previous experience necessary.
Prerequisite: none
Books to purchase and approximate cost: none
Materials to purchase and approximate cost: none
Time required outside of class for homework: none
Time required outside of class for practices/performance: none
Parent Involvement Required: none
Will Grade Be Assigned: by parent request
Must requirements be met at certain intervals to continue in the class: no
Will there be weekly assignment sheets to be signed by the parent: no
Number of high school credit hours earned if all requirements are met: 1