Instructor: Michelle Valenzuela Description: This year we will work through, “Science In the Beginning”. We are going to have so much fun exploring the six days of creation. We will explore light and energy, how things float, germination, eclipses, the basics of flight, our senses, and much more. Requirements: Each week during class time we will spend time learning about the current topic. There will be discussion time as well as hands-on time. Weekly homework will consist of Lesson Review Questions. A syllabus will be kept up to date on Renweb. Prerequisites: Science 5 Grades: Homework/Classwork 45 %In-Class Project 25…

Instructor: Leilanni Jones Description: This course will provide a complete math program for 6th grade. Concepts covered will include: expressions and equations, decimals, ratios, percents, fractions and integers. The students will be provided with concrete, pictorial, and abstract methods as well as the necessary learning experiences to enable them to learn mathematics meaningfully.  Requirements: Students will be expected to participate in class discussions, stay on-task, turn in assignments on time and work diligently on math facts each week. Students will be graded on homework completion, weekly math facts completion, participation in class discussion, in-class quizzes, and at-home tests.  Prerequisites: Your…

Instructor: Maurine Amend Description: This course will prepare students for the Pre Algebra class. Fundamentals covered are fractions, decimals, percentages, estimation, whole numbers, intro to problem solving, multiplication and division facts, and we will introduce geometric formulas. Requirements: First, students are required to write down all homework assignments in a journal. Assignments will be written on the board at the end of class. It is their responsibility to write them down as we are training them for college. Second, all homework must be neat, legible, written in pencil and all work must be shown. Third, students are graded on 12…

Instructor: Nina Wilhite Description: This course discusses such topics as atomic structure, periodic table, chemical bonds, reactions and energy, motion, forces, energy, waves and sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and Earth’s structure, weather and atmosphere. We will complete many hands-on experiments as we explore God’s creation. It is an excellent course for preparing the student to take a college-prep high school science curriculum. Requirements: Our class time will consist of both lecture and science labs, which enriches the learning experience by supporting the concepts studied. Students will be maintaining a binder/folder with all returned tests and important handouts. In addition,…

Instructor: Maurine Amend Description: This course involves a one year study to prepare for high school Algebra. All middle school concepts are taught, as well as introduction to basic equations, integers, radicals, exponents, fractions review, and intro polynomials. Requirements: First, students are required to write down all homework assignments in a journal. Assignments will be written on the board at the end of class. It is their responsibility to write them down as we are training them for college. Second, all homework must be neat, legible, written in pencil and all work must be shown. Third, students are graded on…

Instructor: Laura Goin Description: This one day per week class will cover an in-depth study of three books per semester, with a focus on themes such as perseverance, family, compassion, loyalty, and work ethic. Through these books, we will also learn about many literary devices – elements of plot, conflict, symbols/motifs, figurative language, characterization, imagery, and more. Making an interactive notebook each semester will be a creative way for students to explore concepts while practicing penmanship and learning note taking skills. This class will also include weekly spelling and vocabulary memorization. Requirements: Students must read and write at grade level,…

Instructor: Courtney Johnson Description: This course will combine the student’s study of grammar with application in writing and will consist of two main components: grammar and essay writing. The student will continue an in-depth study of grammar using Analytical Grammar. We will cover “season three,” applying what we learned from Grammar 1 about structure through diagramming to make corrections involving usage and mechanics. It is an excellent program in which the child will “graduate” from grammar studies with a thorough understanding of English language structure and composition. We will also continue our writing studies with IEW’s The Elegant Essay. The…