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…

Instructor: Shannon Rosales Description: This course will be an in-depth study of grammar using Analytical Grammar.  We will cover season one and season two which is heavy on diagramming.  Grammar 2 will cover season three involving usage and mechanics.  It is an excellent program in which the child will “graduate” from grammar studies with a thorough understanding of the English language structure and composition. The student will also practice editing and writing mechanics skills through daily “Caught’ya” exercises and Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes using Word Roots. Requirements: The class will meet twice per week and homework will be assigned each…