Tomball Classes for Homeschoolers

Course Descriptions
Art
Introduction to Art
7th-8th Grade


Rebecca Elkins
Prerequisites: none

Time: Tuesday OR Thursday 10:30 - 12:00

Contact Info: vrelkins4@gmail.com

Curriculum: I use my own curriculum

Provided By The Teacher: Newsprint, Bristol board, drawing paper, crayons, watercolors, white card-stock, tissue paper, modge-podge, construction paper, cardboard, clay - sgraffito, rolling pins, sculpting wire, yarn, beads, hot glue, Christmas project supplies vary, colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, colored card-stocks, colored copy paper, tempera paint, charcoal, conte chalk, erasers, and pencils
Purchased By Parents: In the second semester students will be required to bring 2 large baking potatoes for creating stamps. I will send an email reminder the week of.

Tuition: $450.00 which can be split into 10 monthly payments of $45.00 a month starting in July  with the last one due in April. I accept cash or checks.
Supply Fee: $50.00 to cover the above supplies. The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 2
Class Maximum: 15

Details: This is a fun, hands-on art class for 6th - 8th grade. It is designed to introduce students to various art media as well as mixed media art. Students will learn how to draw a simple still life as well as using their imagination to draw.  Students will be taught the proper use of a pencil and brush. They will learn the basics of how to use charcoal, conte’ chalk, oil pastels, watercolor, and the basics of a color wheel. Students will do some basic printmaking and learn how to make decorative paper. They will learn the basics of one and two point perspective (which helps with math) and figure drawing (modestly). This is not an Arts and Crafts class, but my prayer is to teach your child to enjoy art and look at the world in a different light and see the creativity of our God.
Art 1
9th-12th Grade


Rebecca Elkins
Prerequisites: none

Time: Tuesday OR Thursday 12:00 - 1:30

Contact Info: vrelkins4@gmail.com

Curriculum: I use my own curriculum

Provided by the teacher: Art boards & clips,#2 pencils – sharpened, 18 X 24 drawing pad, scissors, drafting ruler, black & grey pastel paper, copies, construction paper, newsprint, blending stump, sharpie, conté crayon, tissue, pink pearl eraser, exacto knife, canvas board, and modge podge.
Purchased By Parents: none

Tuition: $450.00 or $45.00 per month for 10 months with the first payment due in July and the last one due in April. I accept cash or checks.
Supply Fee: $50.00 to purchase the above supplies.
The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 1
Class Maximum: 15

Details:  This a more in-depth Fine Arts class for 9th – 12th grade teaching basic drawing skills. Students will learn the elements and principles of design in art.  Students will look at paintings from the different masters and discuss  how they used the various rules of art, or how they broke them and why it works. They will do a more in-depth study of perspective going up to 4 point perspective, possibly higher depending on the grade level of the class as a whole. This really goes well with math classes and is fun. In this class students will master the use of charcoal, and conte’ chalk with periodic fun breaks using alternative types of media. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, line, shading, form, still life, simple sculptures, and portraiture.  Students will start with drawing basic geometric shapes, and by the end of this class, the student will be able to draw to scale a self-portrait.
Art 2/3
9th-12th Grade


Rebecca Elkins
Prerequisite: Student must have taken Art 1, I am willing to make exception for students who have had other art classes

Time: Tuesday OR Thursday 2:00 - 3:30

Contact Info: vrelkins4@gmail.com

Curriculum: I use my own curriculum

Provided By The Teacher: 18 X 24 drawing paper pad, drawing board, charcoal pencil, drawing pencils, black Sharpie Marker, water colors, brushes, paper towels, oil pastels, masking tape, canvas, basic acrylic paint set, gesso, and wire for sculpting.
Purchased By Parents: none

Tuition: $450.00 or $45.00 per month for 10 months with the first payment due in July and the last one due in April. I accept cash or checks.
Supply Fee: $50.00 to purchase the above supplies.
The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 1
Class Maximum: 10

Details: This is an advanced Art class for 9th – 12th requiring students to have mastered Art 1. I would be willing to make exception upon approval of the student's work. Good drawing skills, exposure to design, and layout skills are required for this class. Students will be introduced to color via flat media, working into acrylics on a board or canvas. In this class we will have several sessions of timed drawings to master the art of laying in the work quickly. We will cover more detailed mono-prints, work with watercolors, learn how to mix colors, and use a paint brush. We will discuss human form and proportion (modestly). Students will have an opportunity to choose their own subject matter to be completed in various media. They will also work on a multiple media project. In the second semester students will choose a picture to be painted on a canvas, more difficult paintings may require working at home also to be completed by the end of the semester.  If time allows we will work on wire sculpting.
ASL
ASL 1
7th - 12th grade

Rita Torres

Prerequisites: none      

Time: Tuesday 9:00 am - 10:30 am

NOTE: Tuesday ASL 1 is Full

Contact Info:  aslmyheartlanguage@gmail.com

Curriculum: Book - signing Naturally 1-6
Provided By The Teacher: None
Purchased By Parents: Lined paper notebook, and drawing notebook.   
Book: Signing Naturally 1-6. ***URL to order book: www.dawnsign.com

Tuition: $550 / year or $55 per month ( July - April ) Payables by check or cash
Supply Fee: $15 - The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Late Fee: $10.00
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum:5
Class Maximum: 10

Details: The students will learn how to carry everyday conversations with a Deaf person, understand basic ASL grammatical rules (facial expressions, body language, body shifting/direct address, listing, eye gaze, classifiers, some mouth morphemes, and gesturing), begin learning sign to voice interpreting skills, develop an awareness of Deaf culture values, and sign a song translated into ASL. They will also record themselves signing for major grades.
ASL 2
7th - 12th grade

Rita Torres

Prerequisites: ASL 1 and evaluation

Time: Tuesday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Contact Info:  aslmyheartlanguage@gmail.com

Curriculum: Book - signing Naturally 7-12
Provided By The Teacher: None
Purchased By Parents: Lined paper notebook, and drawing notebook.   
Book: Signing Naturally 7-12. ***URL to order book: www.dawnsign.com

Tuition: $550 / year or $55 per month ( July - April ) Payables by check or cash
Supply Fee: $15 - The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Late Fee: $10.00
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum:5
Class Maximum: 10

Details: This class is a continuation of the American Sign Language I class (prerequisite ASL I or teacher approval by evaluation). We will continue our study and practice of conversational signing, ASL grammatical rules (including non-manual markers, classifiers, direct address, and gesturing), sign to voice interpreting skills, and knowledge of Deaf culture values. In addition, we'll learn Christian vocabulary, develop additional numerical vocabulary, and begin learning voice to sign interpreting skills.
Computer
JR High

Computer Applications

Dawn Romaguera
Prerequisites: none

Time: Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00

NOTE:  Tuesday 9:00 - 10:00 JR High Computer Applications is FULL.

Contact Info: dromag1@gmail.com

Curriculum: Computer Explorers™ Curriculum – STEM based, efficient and effective technology education
Provided By The Teacher: Classroom computer for each student, software, printer, ink, paper
Purchased By Parents: n/a

Tuition: $550/year or $55.00 per month (July - April) Payable by check, cash, Paypal, Venmo, or Zelle. By mail, send payment to 9420 College Park Dr, Ste 140, The Woodlands, TX 77384
Supply Fee: $20 per year The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required. If
student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 3
Class Maximum: 8

Details: Students acquire computer literacy skills that will give them an excellent foundation as they progress in our technology driven world. Topics include Keyboarding, basic computer operation, Word Processing using Microsoft Word, Multimedia using Microsoft PowerPoint, Spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, as well as Computer Graphics, Website creation, and an intro to coding/programming.
High School

Computer Applications

Dawn Romaguera
Prerequisites: none

Time: Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00

Contact Info: dromag1@gmail.com

Curriculum: Computer Explorers™ Curriculum – STEM based, efficient and effective technology education
Provided By The Teacher: Classroom computer for each student, software, printer, ink, paper
Purchased By Parents: n/a

Tuition: $550/year or $55.00 per month (July - April) Payable by check, cash, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. By mail, send payment to 9420 College Park Dr, Ste 140, The Woodlands, TX 77384
Supply Fee: $20 per year
The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required. If
student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 3
Class Maximum: 8

Details: Students acquire computer literacy skills that will give them an excellent foundation as they progress in our technology driven world. Topics include Keyboarding, basic computer operation, Word Processing using Microsoft Word, Multimedia using Microsoft PowerPoint, Spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel, as well as Computer Graphics, Website creation, and an intro to coding/programming.
High School

Intro to Computer Programming

Dawn Romaguera
Prerequisites: The 2nd semester of this course focuses on typed computer code. A fairly proficient ability to type is required by that time. Contact instructor for clarification.

Time: Tuesdays 11:00-12:00 OR 12:30-1:30

Contact Info: dromag1@gmail.com

Curriculum: Computer Explorers™ Curriculum – STEM based, efficient and effective technology education
Provided By The Teacher: Classroom computer for each student, programming software, circuit boards used in class
Purchased By Parents: n/a

Tuition: $550/year or $55.00 per month (July - April) Payable by check, cash, PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle. By mail, send payment to 9420 College Park Dr, Ste 140, The Woodlands, TX 77384
Supply Fee: $20 per year
The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required. If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 3
Class Maximum: 8

Details: Learn to understand the basics of computer programming in both 2D and 3D environments while creating video games and computer animations. Students will use critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions. This course uses several different computer software programs including Python, Java, Arduino (C++) - using both typed code and building blocks of code. Students are also introduced to the world of interactive electronics when programming a circuit board connected to the computer to make motors spin, LED’s blink, and music play.

Throughout the course, the following programming concepts are stressed: Sequences, iterations (looping), conditional statements (if-then, and if-then-else) including nested if statements, variables, arrays (lists), events, coordination and synchronization, Boolean logic (true/false, and, or, not), parallel execution.
English/Writing
Sentence to Paragraph Writing

7th - 8th grade

Heather Davis
Prerequisites: Proficiency in parts of speech and completion of full sentences

Time: Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Contact Info: heather.classes21@gmail.com

Curriculum: The Write Foundation worksheets from www.thewritefoundation.org
Provided By The Teacher: None
Purchased By Parents: $20 worksheets from The Write Foundation, a large 3-ring binder (3 in), 6+ hi-lighters (orange, green, yellow, blue, purple, pink), pencils, 8 notebook divider tabs, a thesaurus

Tuition: $450/year or $45.00 per month (July-April), payable by check, cash, Venmo, or Zelle - The first month’s tuition is due with registration.
Supply Fee: None
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required. If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 15

Details: Sentence to Paragraph Writing is a fundamental approach, which starts with composing well-written, basic sentences, and then quickly moves to developing a single-paragraph paper and ends the year with two-paragraph papers. The class will begin with improving sentence structure by applying basic grammar and figures of speech. This emphasis is continued as the student learns the organizational process of brainstorming, outlining, and paragraph writing.

Before beginning this class, students need to be proficient in parts of speech as well as complete sentences, and students need to be able to type their homework.
Paragraph Writing
8th - 11th grade


Heather Davis
Prerequisites: Familiarity with outlines and basic paragraphs

Time: Tuesday, 10:45 - 12:30 pm OR Thursday, 10:45 - 12:30 pm

NOTE:  Thursday’s Paragraph Writing Class is FULL.

Contact Info: heather.classes21@gmail.com

Curriculum: The Write Foundation worksheets from www.thewritefoundation.org
Provided By The Teacher: None
Purchased By Parents: $20 worksheets from The Write Foundation, a large 3-ring binder (3 in), 6+ hi-lighters (orange, green, yellow, blue, purple, pink), pencils, 8 notebook divider tabs, a thesaurus

Tuition: $500/year or $50.00 per month (July-April), payable by check, cash, Venmo, or Zelle - The first month’s tuition is due with registration.
Supply Fee: None
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will berequired. If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 5
Class Maximum: 15

Details: Paragraph Writing is a fundamental approach, which covers writing a single paragraph paper to an introduction of a 5-paragraph essay. The class will work on organizational skills such as brainstorming, outlines, rough drafts, and editing. Before beginning this class, students must have some familiarity with outlining and writing a basic paragraph.
Essay Writing
9th - 12th grade

Heather Davis
Prerequisites: Paragraph Writing

Time: Tuesday, 8:45 - 10:30 am OR Thursday, 8:45 - 10:30 am

Contact Info: heather.classes21@gmail.com

Curriculum: The Write Foundation worksheets from www.thewritefoundation.org
Provided By The Teacher: None
Purchased By Parents: $20 worksheets from The Write Foundation, a large 3-ring binder (3 in), 6+ hi-lighters (orange, green, yellow, blue, purple, pink), pencils, 8 notebook divider tabs, a
thesaurus

Tuition: $500/year or $50.00 per month (July-April), payable by check, cash, Venmo, or Zelle - The first month’s tuition is due with registration.
Supply Fee: None
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required. If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 15

Details: Essay Writing is a fundamental approach covering 5 and 6-paragraph essays, a 7 to 9- paragraph research paper, a group project paper, timed essays, and poetry. The class will review and strengthen organizational skills, such as note taking, brainstorming, outlines, rough drafts, editing, and logical reasoning.
Government/Economics
Government/
Economics
9th-12th grade

Bethany Garcia

Prerequisites:  None

Time:  Tuesday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Contact Info
: bethanygarcia@comcast.net

Curriculum:
Economics - Economics in One Easy Lesson by Henry Hazlitt (online resource)
Government - Hillsdale College - Constitution 101: The Meaning and History of the Constitution (online resource)

Provided by the teacher: Syllabus, worksheets, and additional online resources loaded to Google

Purchased by parents: NO textbook for Government or Economics; must have a computer with online access, a binder with dividers, and additional school supplies (posterboard, map pencils, pencils, ruler, and paper).

Tuition:  $450/year or $45.00 for 10 months (July - April) Payable by check, cash, or electronic payment.
Supply Fee: $20 (each semester) The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop Fee: Two months' tuition if student drops before Sept. 30. If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.


Class Minimum:  6 students - must be met by August 1 for the class to make.
Class Maximum: 15

Economics Information:

Details:
Economics: (FALL SEMESTER) This one-semester course will establish the foundation of basic economics focusing on evaluating types of economies, learning the factors of economies, identifying fallacies, discussing the importance of sound personal finance decisions, and establishing good stewardship practices. There will be online videos to watch and activities to perform at home. There will be a project to be completed at home and presented in class. The class will participate in the Stock Market Game.

Class meets for 1 hour per week and fulfills the half-year Economics credit for high school.

Estimated homework hours per week: 3

Government Information:

Government (SPRING SEMESTER): This one-semester class is classically taught using the Socratic method of instruction. Students will need to be prepared to discuss and logically analyze the principles and beliefs upon which our U.S. Government was founded, the various forms of government, the meaning of democracy, and the role of the different branches of government. This course is designed to provide a strong foundation of logical thinking that will be utilized in the university setting and in life. Students will be required to watch a weekly ~45-minute video from Hillsdale College Online Course and be prepared to discuss it in class. Additional reading and assignments will be posted to Google to supplement concepts. Class time will include lectures, discussions, and class activities. Students will learn to post online discussions similar to the requirements for most college courses.

Class meets for 1 hour per week and fulfills the half-year Government credit for high school.

Estimated homework hours per week: 3
Government/
Economics
9th-12th grade

Jennifer Chidester

Time: Thursdays 10:30–12:00

Contact information: jennifercclasses@gmail.com

Curriculum: A Beka Book American Government: Work & Prosperity in Christian Perspective (3rd Edition)
Provided By The Teacher: various items for object lessons throughout the year
Purchased By Parents: (Government Class -  A Beka Book: American Government in Christian Perspective, Third Edition), presentation poster board, notebook, and access to a computer

Tuition: $450/both classes or $45 per month (July - April)   Payable by check, cash, or Zelle. By Mail, send payment to 8765 Spring Cypress Suite L #188 Spring Tx, 77379
Supply Fee: $40 - The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum:  5 must be met by August 1st for the class to make.
Class Maximum: 12

Government Information:

Government: (FALL SEMESTER)This is a semester-long class and will be offered only in the Fall.  This class will show the Christian foundation that the United States was founded upon through the one-semester study of the American Government. With a detailed presentation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, your student will be able to see the emphasis on limited government that was intended by the Founding Fathers and clearly display the three branches of government along with the responsibilities that citizens have to the government. *We will have special speakers throughout the session, such as Military members, various government officials & politicians. (pending availability) Each week your student will need to read the next chapter or two and complete the review. *Some weeks will have a follow-up test, special reports, presentation, or an object lesson such as the demonstration of the proper way to fold a flag and becoming an elected official.
Estimated homework hours per week: 1-2
 
Curriculum: A Beka Book Economics: Work & Prosperity in Christian Perspective (3rd Edition)
Provided by the teacher: various items for object lessons throughout the year
Purchased by parents: (Economics Class -  A Beka Book Economics: Work & Prosperity in Christian Perspective (3rd Edition) presentation poster board, notebook, and access to a computer

Tuition: $450/both classes or $45 per month (July - April)   Payable by check, cash, or Zelle. By Mail, send payment to 8765 Spring Cypress Suite L #188 Spring Tx, 77379
Supply Fee: $40 - The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum:  5 must be met by December 1st for the class to make.
Class Maximum: 12

Economics Information:

Economics: (SPRING SEMESTER) This is a semester-long class and will be offered only in the spring.  A one-semester high school course that helps students understand economic and financial terms, as well as concepts and principles that have an impact on our everyday lives.  A basic understanding of macro and microeconomics will be provided, in addition to reviewing historical and current events.   There will be one year-end project to be completed at home and presented in class.

Chapter reviews will be done at home, and tests are open-book & will be taken at home with a parent supervising or in class. This class fulfills the half-year economics high school credit required for graduation.

Estimated homework hours per week: 2
Literature
JR High Literature
7th-8th grade

Jen Creel

This class is geared toward junior high students. At registration, students need to submit a current writing sample of at least one paragraph. Before class begins in August, students will be required to have read one book from provided book list and a short writing assignment will be written during the first day of class. Throughout the year, students will be required to hand write dictation on a weekly basis and answer short questions in notebook periodically, so students must be able to write legibly.

Time: Tuesdays 1:00-2:30pm

Contact: jen@thecreels.net

Purchased By Parents: 7.5”x 4.5” (or larger) blank paged sketchbook, 1 subject notebook, plastic folder with pockets and novels listed below:

Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope – isbn 13: 978-0486497716
Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski – isbn 13: 978-0064405850
Hittite Warrior by Joanne Williamson – isbn 13: 978-1883937386
The Twenty One Balloons by Rene Pene Du Bois- isbn 13: 978-0140320978

Tuition: $450./year or $45/month (July – April) payable via paypal, venmo or check. The first month’s tuition is due at registration.
Supply Fee: $15 supply fee is due at registration.
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30, two months tuition will be required. If student drops after September 30, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 5 students, by August 1
Class Maximum: 10 students

Details: This literature class will focus on these four novels because they offer rich character development, delineation between right and wrong, depth and beauty of setting and a building of suspense that you don’t often find in novels anymore. Our society’s current desire for immediacy and politically correct protagonists precludes such wonderful stories as these. We will discuss these novels weekly (two before Christmas, two after), read poetry, have dictation, read aloud together, and write four different types of short essays over the course of the year, one on each book. Each of these essays (narrative, argumentative, persuasive and
descriptive) need only be one page each. Commenting and grading will be based on the student’s thoughtful interpretation of what has been read. Students should expect 1.5-2 hours per day, 4 days per week of homework. One other book will be required to be read over the summer (from the book list provided at registration). A short writing assignment will be written on the first day of class based on that book. Two more books from the list provided will be chosen by each student to be read on the side during the school year. A short synopsis and opinion of each of these books will be required as we move through the year
High School Literature
9th-12th grade

Tammy Aston

Prerequisites: At registration, students must submit a list of books read in the last year along with any other “great” books. Students must be able to write legibly as some handwritten papers will be expected.

Time: Thursday 10:30-12:00 PM && Thursday 12:30 - 2:00PM

NOTE:  Thursday’s 10-30-12:00 HS Literature Class is FULL.

Contact information: astontammy5@gmail.com

Curriculum: Spelling Wisdom by Sonya Shafer; The Plutarch Project by Anne E. White; various
Shakespeare plays; various poetry and classic literature books.
Purchased By Parents: Binder with dividers; 9x6 in. Sketch Diary; novels listed below.

Novels purchased by parents: All books must be unabridged.

1. A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, ISBN-13: 978-0486406510
2. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, ISBN-13: 978-0060935467
3. The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, ISBN: 9780743477567

Tuition: $550/year or $55.00 per month (July - April), payable by check, cash, or Venmo. (Tammy
Aston@Tammy-Aston) The first month’s tuition is due with registration.
Supply Fee: $15.00 The supply fee is due with registration.
Drop Fee: If a student drops out before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be
required. If a student drops out after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 5 students - must be met by August 1 for the class to make.
Class Maximum: 10

Details: Well-written older books utilize rich vocabulary, complex sentence structure, and detailed character development with multiple ideas. Older literature builds and applauds upstanding character, distinguishes between good and evil, and inspires reflective thought. Plutarch once said, “Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.” The purpose of this course is to light that fire by developing a love for literature, of the highest standard. Students will be exposed to great literature through poetry, plays, biographies, and works of fiction. We will have weekly class discussions, poetry readings/recitations, dictation, and read-alouds. This class will also include structured writing assignments, based on our readings; these assignments will include expository, descriptive, narrative, persuasive, and creative writing. This is NOT a grammar course. Students should expect to spend 1-2 hours, 4-5 days a week on homework. There will be a required summer reading with a written assignment due on the first day of class.

Registration Checklist: Class registration form; list of books read in the last year; first month’s tuition;
and supply fee.
Personal Finance/Intro to Business
HS Personal Finance/Intro to Business

Tammy Aston

Prerequisites: None

Time: Thursday 8:45-10:00 AM

Contact Info: astontammy5@gmail.com

Curriculum: Foundations in Personal Finance: High School Edition for Homeschool by Dave Ramsey
Purchased By Parents: Foundations in Personal Finance: High School Edition for Homeschool by Dave Ramsey (Home School Student Text; make sure it is the orange and black paperback book; www.christianbook.com), a binder with dividers, a composition notebook, and a basic calculator.

Tuition: $450/year or $45.00 per month (July - April), payable by check, cash, or Venmo. (Tammy Aston@Tammy-Aston) The first month’s tuition is due with registration.
Supply Fee: $15 - The supply fee is due with registration.
Drop Fee: If a student drops out before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required. If a student drops out after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 5 students - must be met by August 1 for class day to make.
Class Maximum: 10 students

Details
: The purpose of this class is “to empower students with knowledge and application of basic financial principles so that they can make sound financial decisions for life.” Students will learn how to develop stewardship through budgeting, saving, spending wisely, avoiding debt, and giving. There will be individual journaling, in-class group activities, and special projects. Students will learn to approach money with a positive attitude, confident in their knowledge and understanding of their personal financial goals. The class will consist of teacher and video lectures, along with group discussions. Students should be prepared to spend 1-3 hours a week on homework.
Geography
Cultural Geography

Jennifer Chidester

Time: Thursdays 1:30–3:00

Contact information: jennifercclasses@gmail.com

Curriculum: Cultural Geography (4th Edition) BJU (Not Current Activites Book) ISBN: 1606824996
Provided by the teacher: various items for object lessons throughout the year
Purchased by parents: textbook, presentation poster board, notebook, and access to a computer, some food products throughout the year.

Tuition:  $500/year or $50.00 per month (July - April) Payable by check, cash, or monthly class fee of $50 by PayPal or Zelle. By Mail, send payment to 8765 Spring Cypress Suite L #188 Spring Tx, 77379  (Must be received by the 5th of each month)
Supply Fee: $40 - The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum:  5 must be met by August 1st for the class to make.
Class Maximum: 12

Details: "Travel" from continent to continent around the world and study the geography, cultures, landforms, climates, resources, economy, religions, and government of each country with the Cultural Geography curriculum from BJU Press. The program is filled with videos, photographs, charts, maps, and first-person accounts that make this "virtual world tour" an exciting and stimulating exploration of world geography and culture. We will have guest speakers, learn cultural dances, eat different food from around the world. This is an interactive class, loaded with tons of fun, and meets all different learning styles. This class fulfills the year of geography/elective high school credit required for graduation. Estimated homework hours per week:1- 2
Math
Pre-Algebra-Saxon 8/7
7th-10th grade

Gloria Andress
Prerequisites: Placement Test given by teacher once student is registered.

Time: Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Contact Info: gbandress@gmail.com

Curriculum: Saxon 8/7, 3rd edition

Purchased By Parents: Saxon 8/7 Homeschool Kit, 3rd edition - includes text, test and worksheet book, and answer key. DIVE lessons (either streaming or CD) can be purchased through www.diveintomath.com

Tuition: $500/year or $50.00 per month (July - April). Payable by check, PayPal
or cash.

Supply Fee: None

Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required. If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 2
Class Maximum: 6

Details: Each week the student will turn in the following 2 items:

1. homework assignments—graded and corrected
2. a weekly test taken at home—NOT graded or corrected.

At home during the week, the students will daily watch the DIVE lessons taught by Dr. Shormann. They will then complete the homework lessons for the week, which the parent will check and the student will correct. The student will then bring the assignments to class. At home, the parent will administer the weekly test. Students are NOT allowed to use their textbooks, notes, calculator, etc.

Parents will NOT grade the test. The test will be brought to class at which time they will be graded, and corrected with the help of the teacher. Additionally, during the first 10 minutes of each class, the students will take a quiz over the new material which will promptly be graded and corrected— with the help of the
teacher. Time permitting, additional problems can be addressed.

Mathematics is a language and I expect my students to demonstrate proficiency in this language of symbols and numbers. All my students must be able to express themselves mathematically and in order to do this, they MUST SHOW WORK to receive credit. The work they turn in must be legible and adhere to the format that I require. No exceptions.
Algebra 1
7th-12th grade

Jolynn McQuary

 

Prerequisites: Math skills “build” upon previous skills. Teacher contact prior to registration to discuss student’s “math skills” will be required. Students must have completed Algebra ½ or Saxon 8/7 with C or above average. If Saxon math curriculum was not used previously, new students must take a placement test given by the teacher to determine if they are ready for Saxon Algebra I.

 

Time: Thursdays, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.

 

Contact Info: mcquary5@att.net

 

Curriculum: Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd edition

 

Purchased By Parents:

  • Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd edition (red/orange lettering on book) text and answer key (as work is to be checked and corrected at home)
  • Solutions manual is optional
  • At-Home Instruction-required (list of options)- based upon student’s “learning-style”:

 

  • DIVE lessons (either streaming or CD) www.diveintomath.com
  • Saxon Math Homeschool Algebra 1 Teacher Digital License 1 Year Digital 3rd Edition ISBN 9780358237143 (Rainbow Resource Center)
  • Saxon Math Algebra 1 3rd Edition: On-Demand Video Lessons (1-Year Subscription (Rainbow Resource Center)

 

  • A scientific or graphing calculator is required (TI-30 or up) and students should be very competent in using the calculator.
  • Binder with dividers, and additional school supplies (paper, pencils, red pen and ruler).

 

Tuition: $520/year or $50.00 per month (July - April). Payable by check, PayPal or cash.

 

  • First payment due by July 1 with Registration form ($70 which includes supply fee below).

Supply Fee:$20 (Due with Registration by July 1)

 

Drop Fee: If a student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required.

If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

 

Class Minimum: 4

Class Maximum: 10

 

Details: Saxon Math is a “user friendly” math program that provides incremental learning as new concepts are continuously reviewed…this allows learning to “sink in” through practice and concepts are not forgotten. The Algebra I curriculum covers signed numbers, exponents, solving equations, two equations with unknowns, graphing equations, scientific notation, ratio, percent, variation, unit conversions, geometry, perimeter, area, volume, English to metric conversion, and surface area.

Algebraic concepts are developed with the fundamental aspects of problem solving and through reinforcement of these skills, students successfully learn.

 

Each week the student will turn in the following 2 items:

  • Homework assignments—graded and corrected
  • Weekly test taken at home—NOT graded or corrected.

 

The teacher will provide instruction “in advance” for lessons that students will work through following the class meeting. At home during the week for each day - the students watch the lessons taught by one of the resources listed above. The student will then complete the “daily” homework lessons, which the parent will check and the student will correct. The student will then bring the assignments to class each week. At home, the parent will administer the weekly test. Students are NOT allowed to use their textbooks, notes, etc.and this ungraded test will be brought to class. These tests will be graded in

class & students will work through corrections. For the remainder of the class, the teacher will introduce the concepts for the next week of lessons.

Algebra 1
7th-12th grade

Gloria Andress
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Saxon Algebra 1/2 or Saxon 8/7. New students must
take placement test given by teacher once student is registered.

Time: Thursdays, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Contact Info: gbandress@gmail.com

Curriculum: Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd edition

Purchased By Parents: Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd edition - text and answer key; solutions manual is
optional, DIVE lessons (either streaming or CD) www.diveintomath.com

Tuition: $500/year or $50.00 per month (July - April). Payable by check, PayPal or cash.
Supply Fee: None
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required.
If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 2
Class Maximum: 10

Details: Each week the student will turn in the following 2 items:

homework assignments—graded and corrected
a weekly test taken at home—NOT graded or corrected.

At home during the week, the students will daily watch the lessons taught by Dr. Shormann. They will then complete the homework lessons, which the parent will check and the student will correct. The student will then bring the assignments to class. At home, the parent will administer the weekly test. Students are NOT allowed to use their textbooks, notes, etc. Parents will NOT grade the test. The test will be brought to class at which time they will be graded, and corrected with the help of the teacher. Additionally, during the first 10 minutes of each class, the students will take a quiz over the new material which will promptly be graded and corrected— with the help of the teacher. Time permitting, additional problems can be addressed.

Mathematics is a language and I expect my students to demonstrate proficiency in this language of symbols and numbers. All my students must be able to express themselves mathematically and in order to do this, they MUST SHOW WORK to receive credit. The work they turn in must be legible and adhere to the format that I require. No exceptions.
Algebra 2
8th-12th grade

Gloria Andress
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 1. New students must take placement test
given by teacher once student is registered.

Time: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Contact Info
: gbandress@gmail.com

Curriculum: Saxon Algebra 2, 3rd edition

Purchased By Parents: Saxon Algebra 2, 3rd edition – text and answer key; solutions manual
is optional; DIVE lessons (either streaming or CD) www.diveintomath.com

Tuition: $500/year or $50.00 per month (July - April). Payable by check, PayPal or cash.
Supply Fee: None
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be
required. If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 2
Class Maximum: 10

Details: Each week the student will turn in the following 2 items:

homework assignments—graded and corrected
a weekly test taken at home—NOT graded or corrected.

At home during the week, the students will daily watch the lessons taught by Dr. Shormann. They will then complete the homework lessons, which the parent will check and the student will correct. The student will then bring the assignments to class. At home, the parent will administer the weekly test. Students are NOT allowed to use their textbooks, notes, etc. Parents will NOT grade the test. The test will be brought to class at which time they will be graded, and corrected with the help of the teacher. Additionally, during the first 10 minutes of each class, the students will take a quiz over the new material which will promptly be graded and corrected— with the help of the teacher. Time permitting, additional problems can be addressed.

Mathematics is a language and I expect my students to demonstrate proficiency in this language of symbols and numbers. All my students must be able to express themselves mathematically and in order to do this, they MUST SHOW WORK to receive credit. The work they turn in must be legible and adhere to the format that I require. No exceptions.
Photography
Photography 101

7th-12th grade

Jennifer Chidester

Prerequisites: none

Time: Thursday 12:30–1:30

Contact Info:jennifercclasses@gmail.com

Curriculum: Instructor produced
Provided by the teacher: USB Drive, various props backgrounds and frames etc
Purchased by parents: various small printing of photographs, props from home, camera (prefer SLR style) and at the end of the year 8x10 frame

Tuition: $400/year or $40.00 per month (July - April) Payable by check, cash, Paypal, or Zelle. By Mail, send payment to 8765 Spring Cypress Suite L #188 Spring Tx, 77379
Supply Fee: $40
The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class minimum: 6 must be met by August 1 for the class to make.
Class maximum: 15

Details:
Students will be taught an introduction to the history of photography, eye of the photographer, who is the subject, how not to over prop a photo, line of horizon, depth of field, balance, use of color, Word Art, how to market photos, white boxes, etc. They will learn how to photograph various ages and groups, landscapes, animals, and fun-themed photo sessions. They will work with subjects and learn how to bring emotion to each photograph but most importantly how to make a snapshot picture into a wall-hanging portrait. Students will end the semester with a Gallery Night. This class does not teach the student how to use their own cameras. Each camera is different, but we will use their DSLR style camera to learn how to photograph as professional photographers. It will help the students to play around with their cameras over the summer to prepare for this class.
Science
Apologia Advanced Biology - The Human Body
11th-12th grade

Andrea Criswell

Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry (preferred)

Time:  Tuesdays 8:30-10:00

Contact Info: acriswell73@gmail.com

Curriculum: Apologia Advanced Biology 2nd Edition

Provided by the teacher: All lab supplies

Purchase: Apologia Advanced Biology 2nd edition textbook and Kaplan Coloring book (5th edition preferred, 6th edition ok) I have copies of the 5th edition if you cannot find it.

Tuition: $600 for the year (lab fee included)  If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.. I prefer one yearly or two semester payments. If you need to pay monthly please let me know.
Drop Fee:  If student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.
Payment options: check, Venmo (@Andrea-Criswell) or Paypal (acriswell73@gmail.com).

Class minimum: 5
Class maximum: 15

Details: This is an in-depth study of the 11 major systems of the body. Combined with Exploring Creation With Biology, it gives the student the equivalent of an entire Biology Advanced placement (AP) curriculum. This course includes three types of labs: microscope labs with prepared slides of various human tissues, mammal organ dissection labs, and coloring book exercises from The Kaplan Coloring Book 5th edition. Use of this beautifully illustrated coloring book is one of the best ways to learn and memorize anatomical details and nomenclature. Students will be given a syllabus that is broken down into four school days plus the class day, with clear objectives for each of those days.

High School Credit: 1 science credit
Expected workload: 6 hours outside of class
*ALL students must be able to communicate with the teacher via Google Classroom, either using their own email or their parent’s email.
Biology
9th-10th grade

Jolynn McQuary
Prerequisites: Student must be ready for independent reading, note-taking and work completion.  

Time: Tuesday 8:30 - 10:15 am OR Thursday 10:15 - 11:45 am

Contact Info: mcquary5@att.net

Curriculum: Apologia - Exploring Creation with Biology by Dr. Jay L. Wile
Provided by the teacher: Syllabus, Module Outlines for note-taking, lab materials and specimen for dissection

Purchased by parents: Textbook, Poster board for Class Report, Container for Insect collection, Plant collection “binder” or poster, Binder with dividers, and additional school supplies (paper, map pencils, pencils, ruler, and paper)

Tuition: Total  tuition due/year = $560, Class fees - $50 x 10 =$500
Supply/lab fees - $60   (due with August payment)

*First payment due by July 1 with Student Enrollment form ($50) ...After first payment-- If paying in full - $510 due.  If paying by semester  - $255 due. Semester payments preferred.  Payable by cash/check/bank draft/paypal (mcquary5@att.net)

Drop fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class minimum:  6 students - must be met by August 1 for the class to make.
Class maximum: 16

Details:
This course is a college preparatory class which covers the science of life, organisms, and human life. In addition, it includes topics such as cell structures, genetics, Biblical creation, zoology, and analysis of the kingdoms. Completion of this course and Advanced Biology will prepare a students for the AP Exam (along with additional preparation from the AP website). Each week the student will complete assigned reading and homework which includes vocabulary, answering questions, and completing lab reports. Students will attend class once per week for 1 hour and 45 minutes to turn in homework, review concepts, take periodic vocabulary quizzes and complete laboratory investigations. Students should be prepared to invest 4-6 hours per week to complete work. The lab is designed to reinforce concepts introduced that week. Students will complete lab reports in a notebook, following a RUBRIC used for assessment. During the year, students will complete the following long-term projects: Genetics Study, Insect Collection, Leaf Collection, and an oral presentation. Take-home tests will be given for some modules, while the study guide will be graded for assessment of other modules. Detailed Syllabus will be sent out via e-mail and student is expected to print these and keep them in their binder for reference.  Students are expected to maintain an organized binder to ensure success.  Students/parents are expected to check e-mails for weekly updates and use the on-line grading program for grade updates. Semester tests will be given on the last day of each semester.










Chemistry
10th-12th grade

Jolynn McQuary

Prerequisites:  In order to be able to understand the math concepts associated with this class, the student needs to have completed Algebra I and have a good working knowledge of calculator use.

Time:  Tuesday 10:30–12:30  OR Thursday 12:00-2:00

NOTE:  Tuesday & Thursday’s Chemistry Class is FULL.

Contact Info
: mcquary5@att.net

Curriculum: Apologia - Exploring Creation with Chemistry (2nd Edition)  by Dr. Jay L. Wile
Provided by the teacher: Syllabus, “Helpful Hint” sheets with various modules, and lab materials
Purchased by parents: Textbook, Scientific Calculator - TI-30 or up, Binder with dividers, and additional school supplies (paper, map pencils, pencils, ruler, and paper).  Solutions Manual is advised but NOT REQUIRED.

Tuition: Total tuition due/year=$610, Class fees - $55 x 10=$550 Supply/lab fees - $60, Total due - $610, After first payment. If paying in full - $555 due. If paying by semester - $278 due. Payable by check/bank draft/paypal (mcquary5@att.net)

*First payment due by July 1 with Registration form ($55) ...

If monthly payments preferred, paypal/bank draft will need to be set up. ($55 per month Aug-April)  *Semester payments are preferred
Supply Fee: $60 - The first month’s tuition is due with Registration.  The supply fee is due with August registration.
Drop fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class minimum:  6 students - must be met by August 1 for the class to make.
Class maximum: 20

Details:
This course is designed to be a first-year high school Chemistry course and gives the student a rigorous foundation in Chemistry which will prepare the student for a college-level course. The text is Exploring Creation with Chemistry - 2nd edition by Apologia. The course covers significant figures, units, classification, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws and equilibrium. Students who take and understand this course will be very well-prepared for a university chemistry course. Students will participate in lecture-response format which will focus heavily on the math concepts associated with chemistry. They will engage in an application of chemistry to daily life through weekly investigations and properly prepared lab reports.  In addition, students will be encouraged to reference videos to gain a better understanding of the concepts.  Students should be prepared to work 4-6 hours per week on reading and working through the various problems.  Tutorial sessions (ZOOM or in person) (1 hour - $5 group - $20 individual) will be offered by the instructor several times per semester.

** Math content will be adjusted for pre-approved students who are desiring to take the Chemistry class with more of a content focus.  Communication with parent and student will occur before this will be allowed.  Students will still be expected to participate in the class lectures, labs and practice.**

A scientific or graphing calculator is recommended (TI-30 or up) and students should be very competent in using the calculator. Students will attend class once per week for 1 hr. 45 min. to turn in homework, review concepts, take periodic quizzes, and complete laboratory investigations which reinforce concepts introduced that week. Students will complete lab reports in a notebook following a RUBRIC used for assessment. In order to better assess student progress during the semester, Extra Practice Problems will be checked/reviewed in class and students will take “in-class” quizzes covering the concepts for that module. No Module (chapter) Tests will be completed at home. Instead, “in-class” Quarterly Tests will be given twice per semester. Detailed Syllabus will be sent via e-mail and students are expected to print these and refer to them weekly. Students/parents are expected to check e-mails for weekly updates and use the on-line grading program for grade updates. Students are encouraged to form study groups to review the material.







Physics
11th-12th grade

Jolynn McQuary

Prerequisites: This college-prep physics course is designed for the diligent, independent-working student who has completed Algebra I and Algebra II and has had an introduction to the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent.  Students must be mature in diligence and work-study habits in order to be successful with the workload.

Time: Tuesday 12:30-2:45 OR Thursday 2:00-4:15

NOTE: Tuesday Physics is on FULL

Contact Info: mcquary5@att.net

Curriculum:   Apologia – Exploring Creation with Physics (2nd Edition) by Dr. Jay L. Wile
Provided by the teacher: Syllabus, Outline sheets for each module, and lab materials
Purchased by parents: A scientific or graphing calculator (TI-30 or up), Binder with dividers, and additional school supplies (paper, map pencils, pencils, ruler, and paper).  Solutions Manual is advised but NOT REQUIRED.

Tuition: Total tuition due/year=$610, Class fees - $55 x 10=$550 Supply/lab fees - $60, Total due - $610, After first payment. If paying in full - $555 due. If paying by semester - $278 due.Payable by check/bank draft/paypal (mcquary5@att.net)

*First payment due by July 1 with Registration form ($55) ...

If monthly payments preferred, paypal/bank draft will need to be set up. ($55 per month Aug-April)
Supply Fee: $60 - The first month’s tuition is due with registration.  The supply fee is due by August 1.
Drop fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class minimum: 5 - must be met by August 1 for the class to make.
Class maximum: 20

Details
The course will provide detailed introduction into the concepts of general physics and prepare the student for a university-level physics course. The course emphasizes vector analysis, one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion, Newton's Laws and their application, gravity, work and energy, momentum, periodic motion, waves, optics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, electrical circuits and magnetism. Students will participate in lecture-response format which will focus heavily on the math concepts associated with physics. They will engage in an application of physics to daily life through weekly investigations and properly prepared lab reports.

** Math content will be adjusted for pre-approved students who are desiring to take the Physics class with more of a content focus.  Communication with parent and student will occur before this will be allowed.  Students will still be expected to participate in the class lectures, labs and practice. **

A scientific or graphing calculator is recommended (TI-30 or up) and students should be very competent in using the calculator. Students should be prepared to work 4-6 hours per week on reading and working through the various problems. Students will attend class once per week for 2 1/4 hours to turn in homework, review concepts, take periodic quizzes, and complete laboratory investigations which reinforce concepts introduced that week. Students will complete lab reports in a notebook following a RUBRIC used for assessment.  In order to prepare students for “college-level test preparation,” two quarterly tests will be given in the fall and spring semesters covering modules learned. Detailed Syllabus will be sent via e-mail and students are expected to print these and refer to them weekly. Students are expected to check e-mails for weekly updates and use the on-line grading program for grade updates. Tutorial sessions (ZOOM or in person) (1 hour - $5 group - $20 individual) will be offered by the instructor during the semester.  Students are encouraged to form study groups to review the material.
General Science
7th-8th grade

Bethany Garcia
Prerequisites:  None

Time:  Tuesday 1:30-3:00

Contact Info: bethanygarcia@comcast.net

Curriculum: Apologia - Exploring Creation with General Science (3rd Edition) by Sherri Seligson
Provided by the teacher: Syllabus, worksheets with various modules, and lab materials
Purchased by parents: textbook, binder with dividers, composition notebook for a Lab Book, and additional school supplies (paper, map pencils, pencils, ruler, and paper). Solutions Manual is NOT REQUIRED.

Tuition:  $500/year or $50.00 for 10 months (July - April) Payable by check, cash, or electronically. 
Supply Fee: $50 
The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop fee: Two months tuition after Sept. 30.  If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class minimum:  6 students - must be met by August 1 for the class to make. 
Class maximum: 15

Details
This course is designed to introduce students to their first experience of systematic science. Students will discover scientific concepts of basic biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and scientific methods throughout the course while relating it all to God’s creation. Each class will be 1 hour and 30 min consisting of approximately 1 hour of lecture and 30 minutes of lab. Students will be responsible for keeping their notes, assignments, study guides, etc., in a three ringed binder as well as lab assignment handouts.

Class time will be used to reinforce what they have read by note taking, experiments, hands on activities, quizzes, two presentations (1 each semester).

Students will be responsible for reading twelve lengthy modules, vocabulary assignments with preparation for quizzes in class, completing study guides, "On Your Own" questions, experiment lab reports, occasional worksheets, and tests. Also, students will be expected to keep their papers organized in a binder.

Estimated homework hours per week: 4
Physical Science
7th-9th grade

Bethany Garcia
Prerequisites:  None

Time:  Tuesday 10:30-12:00

NOTE:  Wait List started for this class

Contact Info: bethanygarcia@comcast.net

Curriculum: Apologia - Exploring Creation with Physical Science (3rd Edition) by Vicki Dincher
Provided by the teacher: Syllabus, worksheets with various modules, and lab materials
Purchased by parents: textbook, binder with dividers, composition notebook for a Lab Book, and additional school supplies (paper, map pencils, pencils, ruler, and paper). Solutions Manual is NOT REQUIRED.

Tuition:  $500/year or $50.00 for 10 months (July - April) Payable by check, cash or electronically. 
Supply Fee: $55 
The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop fee: Two months tuition after Sept. 30.  If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class minimum:  6 students - must be met by August 1 for the class to make. 
Class maximum: 15

Details
In this study of Physical Science, students will be introduced to the stunning world in which they live. Students will study foundational principles of Chemistry and Physics. These will include the Periodic Chart of Elements, bonding principles, Newton's Laws, electricity, magnetism, sound, and light. Each week students will complete assigned reading and homework which includes vocabulary, answering questions, and completing lab reports. Students will attend class for 1 hour and 30 minutes once per week to turn in homework, review concepts, take periodic vocabulary quizzes, and complete laboratory investigations. These activities will reinforce the concepts introduced that week. Students will complete lab reports in a notebook, following a RUBRIC used for assessment. Take-home tests will be given for each module. Semester tests will be given on the last day of each semester.

*This class does not count as an IPC (Integrated Physics and Chemistry) class. If your child plans to attend a four-year university following high school, he/she will need to have four science credits...Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Advanced Bio (Anatomy & Physiology), Marine Biology/Advanced Chemistry/Advanced Physics.
**For those students attending a junior college after high school, you may count the Physical Science towards high school credit and then take two or three of the classes mentioned above.

Estimated homework hours per week: 5
IPC (Integrated Physics and Chemistry)
9th-12th grade

Bethany Garcia

Prerequisites:  None

Time:  Tuesday, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Contact Info: bethanygarcia@comcast.net

Curriculum: Exploring the World of Chemistry and Exploring the World of Physics by John Hudson Tiner (These are two individual books.)

Provided by the teacher: Syllabus, worksheets with various modules, and lab materials

Purchased by parents: textbook, binder with dividers, composition notebook for a Lab Book, and additional school supplies (paper, map pencils, pencils, ruler, and paper).

Tuition:  $550/year or $55.00 for 10 months (July - April) Payable by check, cash, or electronically. 
Supply Fee: $60 The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.
Drop fee: Two months tuition after Sept. 30.  If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class minimum:  6 students - must be met by August 1 for the class to make. 
Class maximum: 15

Details: 
This class is designed to provide a strong base of the concepts and principles that higher level physics and chemistry classes are built upon, so students are prepared to apply that knowledge when they get to higher-level classes. Some topics included are heat, energy, motion, the periodic table, chemical formulas and nomenclature, properties of elements, electricity, light and sound waves. Students will have reading and assignments to complete at home. Additional reading and assignments will be posted to Google to supplement concepts. Class time will include lecture, worksheets, class activities, and labs. Students will learn to do lab reports according to the scientific method.

Estimated homework hours per week: 5
Spanish
Spanish 1
9th-12th grade

Beth Munnerlyn

Prerequisites: None

Time: Thursdays, 10:30-12:00 OR Thursdays, 12:30-2:00pm

Contact Info: tbmunnerlyn@hotmail.com

Curriculum: Dos Mundos, 7th edition, a higher education curriculum.
Purchased By Parents: Dos Mundos, 7th edition – text, workbook (part A or complete) and audio CD program part A.

Tuition
$500/annually or $50.00 over 10 month period (August - April) payable by check or cash. The first month’s tuition is due with registration.
Supply Fee: none
Drop Fee: Two months tuition after Sept. 30.  If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 12

Details:  This advanced class is for students with little or no background in the Spanish Language. Students will enjoy learning this romantic language through conversational activities and oral exercises. They will be exposed to the language learning process through listening, reading, writing and speaking. Cultural notes will also be included. Students should plan on 3 to 5 hours of homework per week.
Spanish 2
9th-12th grade

Beth Munnerlyn

Prerequisites: Spanish 1. Mrs. Munnerlyn will assess student knowledge / ability if they have used a different curriculum for Spanish 1.

Time: Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:30

Contact Info: tbmunnerlyn@hotmail.com

Curriculum: Dos Mundos, 7th edition, a higher education curriculum
Purchased By Parents: Dos Mundos, 7th edition – text, workbook part B and audio CD program part B; 501 Spanish Verbs optional.

Tuition:  $500/annually or $50.00 over 10 month period (August - April) payable by check or cash. The first month’s tuition is due with registration.
Supply Fee: none
Drop Fee: Two months tuition after Sept. 30.  If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 12

Details:  Upon the foundation from Spanish 1, students will continue to build their ability to use this beautiful language by learning additional tenses. Along with cultural notes, students will enjoy a taste of authentic Latin kitchen. Since Dos Mundos is a college level curriculum, students can earn college credit through examination. Students should plan on 3 to 5 hours of homework per week.
Spanish 3
10th-12th grade

Beth Munnerlyn

Prerequisites: Spanish 1 and 2. Mrs. Munnerlyn will assess student knowledge/ability if they have used different curriculum for Spanish 1 and 2.

Time: Thursdays, 9:00am-10:30am

Contact Info: tbmunnerlyn@hotmail.com

Curriculum: Dos Mundos, 7th edition, a higher education curriculum
Purchased By Parents: Dos Mundos, 7th edition – text, workbook part B and audio CD program part B; 501 Spanish Verbs optional

Tuition:  $500/annually or $50.00 over 10 month period (August - April) payable by check or cash. The first month’s tuition is due with registration.
Supply Fee: none
Drop Fee: Two months tuition after Sept. 30.  If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 3
Class Maximum: 12

Details: Welcome to Spanish 3! In addition to completing the final chapters of Dos Mundos, students have fun growing their skills through the reading and discussion of two comic Spanish mysteries. Students should plan on 3 to 5 hours of homework per week. Since Dos Mundos is a college level curriculum, students can earn college credit through examination.
History
Mystery of History
6th-8th grade

Hallie LaPell
Prerequisites:  None

Time:  Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Contact Info: lapell.hallie@gmail.com

Curriculum: The Mystery of History Volume III Student Reader and Companion Guide

Provided by the teacher: Copies of maps, homework, and activities used for class, the timeline, timeline figures, and a binder ring for memory cards. (The Digital Companion Guide comes with your purchase of the textbook. It includes activity instructions, maps, worksheets/quizzes, and book/film lists. You do NOT need to print the Companion Guide. I will print copies of the maps and pages we will use for class or homework.)

Purchased by parents: The Mystery of History Volume III with Digital Companion Guide, 2” binder with 8 dividers, 3x5 index cards for Memory Cards, pencils, glue sticks, colored pencils, scissors, and chapter books (Once your student is registered for the class, I will send you which chapter books you need to purchase including acceptable formats and second-hand options.)


Tuition:  $500/year or $50.00 for 10 months (July - April) Payable by check, cash, or electronic payment.


Supply Fee: $30 The first month’s tuition and supply fee are due with registration.


Drop Fee: Two additional months of tuition if a student drops before Sept. 30. If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum:  4 students
Class Maximum: 12

Details: Mystery of History Volume III covers world history from the Wars of the Roses in England (1455) to Isaac Watts (1707). Where most Renaissance studies primarily highlight the achievements of mankind, The Mystery of History Volume III shines a light on God’s hand in history through the Reformation and synchronizes the Renaissance and Reformation—on one picturesque timeline. The Mystery of History, Vol. 1 and 2 are not a requirement before taking this class, so if your child has not read Vol. 1 or 2, that's okay! This is a different time period in history and is exciting to study!

In The Mystery of History, Linda Hobar retells the stories of artists, scientists, and writers of the Renaissance and integrates them chronologically with significant events of the Protestant Reformation. Imagine the lives of the Reformers and their world-famous contemporaries—side by side in your studies!

Each student will read or listen to the story/text at home. Your student will also be reading books throughout the year that will help enhance their learning and understanding of the time period.

Class Time Expectations: Class time will include rich discussions as we go over memory cards, a timeline recording of all the events, maps, and hands-on activities. If your student took Mystery of History, Vol. 1 or 2 this past year, please save their timelines as we are going to continue adding on to the timeline! If your student did not take Vol. 1 or 2 last year, that's okay! They will get to start their timeline, and it will be great!

Course Homework Expectations: Every week, students will be expected to read 3 lessons and complete memory cards for each lesson. We will go over the memory cards in class each week. Students will also be expected to complete homework as listed on the syllabus. There will be two projects they present to the class: one in the fall and one in the spring. The projects will be a study of the topic of their choosing from the Mystery of History, Vol. 3 textbook. Students should also be reading the assigned book as listed on the syllabus and be prepared to take the quiz on the assigned date.


Estimated homework hours per week: 2-3
9th-12th grades
History through Movies and Literature—Civil War through Present Day
Jen Creel

Time: Thursdays either 1-2:30 or 2:45-4:15

 

Contact: jen@thecreels.net

 

Purchased by Parents (or borrowed from library, or ordered on audible):

 

Freedom Train by Dorothy Sterling

 

13 Days by Robert Kennedy

 

The Vietnam War: An Interactive Modern History Adventure by Michael Burgan

 

Red Scarf Girl by Ji-li Liang

 

83 Days in Mariupol by Don Brown

 

Excerpts from The Bible (regarding the current war in Israel)

 

***Expect a full list of books and media with syllabus upon registration.***

 

Tuition: $450./year or $45/month (July – April) payable via paypal, venmo, zelle, or check. The first month’s tuition is due at registration.

Supply Fee: $15 supply fee is due at registration.

Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30, two months tuition will be required. If student drops after September 30, the full year’s tuition is required.

 

Class Minimum: 5 students, by August 1

Class Maximum: 10 students

 

Details:

 

This class will cover the American Civil War through present day, including the war in Israel happening now.  We will read informative and enjoyable literature as homework, and in class, we will work on group activities and watch movies related to the time periods being studied.

 

Each of the reading choices is meant to expand the student’s understanding of not only our country’s history but also the world around us regarding socioeconomics, political policies, military campaigns and environmental concerns.

 

Books are expected to be read before the assigned date and will be discussed in class.  Books are not difficult and should be easily read.  If a student is not able to finish assigned reading (and has not asked special permission before hand), the student will receive 75% participation grade for that reading assignment.

 

Two Jeopardy questions will be thought up in class by each student for each book that we have read, and a Jeopardy game will be played in class at the end of each semester.

 

Essays are in the syllabus, but will be written/typed on the following topics as we get to these time periods:

 

  • Emancipation of slaves versus state’s rights after the American Civil War.

  • Ludendorff’s Theory of Total War and his Stab-In-The-Back Theory during World War II.

  • The explanation/opinion of Isoroku Yamamoto about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

  • The student’s opinion on moral and just laws after having read/watched/listened to a number of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches.

  • A justification for the Space Race being either worthwhile or wasteful politically and monetarily for the US.

  • Discussion of the USA PATRIOT Act and whether it was necessary after 9/11, as well as whether it’s sequel, the USA Freedom Act was necessary or expedient.

 

Grading will be as follows:

 

40% - Reading assigned books and discussion/participation in class

 

20% - Watching and discussing movies`

 

20% - Creating Jeopardy questions

 

20% - Writing of essays

Speech
 
High School Speech

Andrea Criswell

"But in your hearts, revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect," 1 Peter 3:15

NO prerequisites

Goal: learn to speak in public with confidence, learn to write, present and evaluate the major types of
speeches

Curriculum:

The Art of Public Speaking by Train up a Child,
Secrets of Great Communicators by Jeff Meyers,
Become a Dynamic Speaker by Rose Weiner

Purchase: Printed copy of curriculum from the teacher $30

Tuition: $550

I prefer one yearly or two semester payments. If you need to pay monthly please let me know.

Payment options: check, cash or Venmo (@Andrea-Criswell)

Class size: 6-8 students

Details: The Gospel message is meant to be shared, sometimes in private and other times in public.
It is my desire to help train your student to confidently and boldly communicate. They will learn to
speek impromptu, as well as prepared speeches. They will learn how to use notecards, visual aids,
including Power Point for the purpose of giving a memorable speech. This class is a first step in
learning to communicate in a public setting, which is an important part of becoming an adult.
Expected workload: 2 hours outside of class

*All students must be able to communicate via Google Classroom
Jr High Speech

Andrea Criswell

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9th-11th grade
Speech


Jennifer Chidester

1/2 Semester of Speech (Spring only)

Discussions of the communication process, audience analysis, and public speaking guidelines. A one-semester course that involves topic choice, research, organization, and effective communication. Speaking projects include introductions, interviews, demonstration speeches, declamations, informative speeches, devotional speeches, and persuasive speeches. Speeches will be given each week.

Curriculum:
Speech Sound
Guide to public speaking
Product details (book only)
Publisher : Bob Jones Univ Pr (January 1, 1626)
Language : English
ISBN-10 : 1606822365
ISBN-13 : 978-1606822364

Estimated homework per week: 1 - 2 hours

Cost of the class is $275 or $55 a month (Jan to May)

Supply fee of $15

Payable by check, cash, Venmo, or Zelle. By Mail, send payment to 8765 Spring Cypress Suite L #188 Spring Tx, 77379

Worldview
Starting Points
8th-12th grade

Andrea Criswell

Prerequisites:Intermediate reading skills and ability to write a basic 5 paragraph essay (the first week of class I will go over the expectations for all papers and give the students an outline).

Time: Tuesdays OR Thursdays 10:15-11:15

Curriculum: I use the scaffolding of the Starting Points Curriculum by David Quine, but I have modified it to utilize communication through class discussion, short speeches, five paragraph essays and weekly journal entries.

Purchased By Parents: Know What You Believe by Little, The Chronicles of Narnia (specifically: The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and The Horse and His Boy) by C.S. Lewis, Frankenstein by Shelley, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Stevenson, The Deadliest Monster by Baldwin, Know Why You Believe by Little, Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, Assumptions by Overman, Never Before in History by Amos (*DO NOT purchase the Starting Points curriculum book or the Answers for Difficult Days)

Tuition: $500 for the year
I prefer one yearly or two semester payments. If you need to pay monthly please let me know.
Drop Fee:  If student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Payment Options: check, Venmo (@Andrea-Criswell) or Paypal (acriswell73@gmail.com

Class Minimum: 5 students
Class Maximum: 15 students

Details:
Starting Points is an introduction for students to begin thinking about and analyzing both the biblical worldview and the worldviews around them. The purpose of this study is to establish the biblical worldview in the hearts and minds of your children. It lays a solid foundation for their own personal lives. And finally, this study is an excellent preparatory course for World Views of the Western World (Worldview 1, 2, & 3)

Credits towards high school transcript: 1- American History, ½ - Bible, 1- Literature with Composition.

Expected workload: 3-5 hours a week outside of class. Students will turn all work in on Google Classroom and must have an email account which allows them to do so.
Worldview III
9th-12th grades


Andrea Criswell

Time: 11:30 - 1:00 Thursdays

Contact Info: acriswell73@gmail.com

Prerequisites: Strong reading skills and ability to write 5-9 paragraph essay

Curriculum: I will use the curriculum The Grandeur of Christianity and The Revolutionary Age by David Quine, but you do NOT need to purchase the curriculum.

Provided By The Teacher: Lecture and facilitation of discussion and any audio selections from the curriculum
Purchased By Parents: Walden II by B.F. Skinner, The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway, The Plague by Camus, The Universe Next Door by Sire, Of Pandas and People by Thaxton, Darwin on Trial by Johnson, Soul of Science by Thaxton, Sophie’s World by Gaarder

Tuition: $650 for year (online credit card payments or bank to bank through Freshbooks- one time payment of $650 or semester payments of $325 sent via invoice in August & January) *Your invoice will also be your receipt
Supply Fee: Supply Fee: one time $10 fee for the assignment packet (will include all Journal topics, Essay prompts and additional scripture assignments, sent attached to the invoice for August)
Drop Fee: If student drops before September 30th, two additional months tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 5 students
Class Maximum: 15 students

Details: The third year in a comprehensive classical high school study that is designed to help the student develop a Christian worldview through course work in various academic disciplines. This class includes various philosophical belief systems of the 19th and 20th century all the way up the current postmodernism of 2015 and how these differ from Christianity and the effect they have had on Western culture. Trends will be observed in art, literature, and music as well as politics, economics, sociology, and religion. Some of the material that will be covered includes the works of Frances Schaeffer, Josh McDowell, John Whitehead and Philip Johnson. Other writers will include Camus, Hemingway, and Skinner.

High School Credit include: 1- Literature/Composition, 1- Modern History ½ & Western Civ. 2 ½ (equals 1 Social Studies credit), ½ Economic Theory and ½ Political Theory (equals either a credit towards government or a credit towards electives as a Humanity credit)

Expected workload: 8 hours a week outside of class. Students will turn all work in on Google Classroom and must have an email account which allows them to do so.
Worldviews of the Western World 1
9th-12th grade

Andrea Criswell

Prerequisites: Strong reading skills and ability to write 5 paragraph essay

Time: Tuesday OR Thursday 2:00pm - 3:00pm

NOTE: Thursday World View 1 is FULL

Contact Information: acriswell73@gmail.com or 281-650-3816

Curriculum: I will use the scaffolding of the curriculum The Bible and Ancient Thought Part 1 by David Quine, but you do NOT need to purchase the curriculum.

Purchased by Parents: Bible, The God Who Is There by Schaeffer, Genesis in Space and Time by Schaeffer,The Iliad by Homer, The Odyssey by Homer, The Republic by Plato, The Aeneid by Virgil, The City of God by Augustine.You may also utilize audio versions for the classic literature.

Tuition: $600 for year
I prefer one yearly or two semester payments. If you need to pay monthly please let me know.
Drop Fee:  If student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Payment Options: check, Venmo (@Andrea-Criswell) or Paypal (acriswell73@gmail.com)

Class Minimum: 5 students
Class Maximum: 15 students

Details:
This is the first year of a comprehensive classical high school study that is designed to help the student develop a Christian worldview through course work in various academic disciplines. The curriculum has two tracks of study covering the historical periods of Ancient Rome through the Middle Ages. Attention is given to the study of Scripture as well as the writings of Francis and Edith Schaeffer along with other great classical theologians such as Augustine and Thomas Aquinas. The second track of study deals with the Greco-Roman period. In this study, consideration is given to classical literature such as The Iliad and The Odyssey by Homer, The Republic by Plato, audio tapes with the teachings of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

High School credits include: 1- Literature & writing/composition and 1 Social Studies credit ( ½ Ancient World History & ½ Western Civ.) (*Every Worldview Class covers enough Theology if you need an elective in addition to the other core subject credits)

Expected workload: 6 hours a week outside of class. Students will turn all work in on Google Classroom and must have an email account which allows them to do so.
Current 101

Andrea Criswell

Prerequisites: “Current 101” is a class for juniors and seniors, or mature sophomores, who want to prepare themselves for college and the young adult years through the discussion of “hot topics” in our society. Those topics include; sexuality, secularism, race, Islam, Israel and love with side conversations about the Church’s place in society and America’s place in the world.

Time: Tuesday 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Contact information: acriswell73@gmail.com or 281-650-3816

Purchased By Parents:

1. Seeking Allah Finding Jesus- Nabeel Quereshi
2. Son of Hamas- Mosab Hassan Yousef
3. Prisoners of Geography

Provided By Teacher
:

1. What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?- Kevin DeYoung
2. No God but One- Nabeel Qureshi
3. Bloodlines- John Piper
4. Articles I will copy (comes with the class)
5. Bible

Tuition: $500 for the year
I prefer one yearly or two semester payments. If you need to pay monthly please let me know.
Payment Options: check, Venmo (@Andrea-Criswell) or Paypal (acriswell73@gmail.com)
Drop Fee:  If student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition will be required.  If student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Class Minimum: 10
Class Maximum: 15

Description: The Students will read current books on the six topics, and be prepared to discuss in
class. This is a low homework, high participation class. The assignments will include: reading,
occasional speeches, preparing discussion questions and contributing in class.
High School credit: 1 Social Studies credit or 1 Current Events elective
Expected workload: 1 hour outside of class weekly. Students will turn all work in on Google
Classroom and must have an email account which allows them to do so.
Parent/Student High School Advising
Parent/ Student High School Advising

Andrea Criswell

 

Thursdays 1:30-3:30

 

30 minute sessions for $20 or 1 hour for $35

 

Andrea Criswell is a veteran homeschool mom of 20 years. She passionately believes parents

must think differently if they want their children “to be in the world, but not of the world”. Her

consulting and counseling reflect this mindset. As a graduate of Texas Tech University and

Asbury Theological Seminary, a homeschool mom of 4 kids and a wife of 30 years, she has

walked the advice she gives and longs to see homeschool mothers empowered to finish the job

well . In 2015 she started homeschool consulting to help young mothers with their homeschool

journey. In 2018 she added planning and preparing for high school and higher education. The

main reason for starting her consultation services was to encourage homeschool mom’s and

help teenagers see the value of homeschooling through high school. “The different life” comes

from a holistic approach to education. Rather than compartmentalizing “school”, life becomes a

learning opportunity including how a student manages their week, how they prepare their

assignments, how they communicate with teachers and peers. Learning to manage their own

education is a gift that will serve them well.

 

An advisory period each Thursday will be offered for parents and students who need help with

the following services.

 

The following link will allow you to sign up online. Sign Up- Parent/Student Advising

 

I. High School credits

 

   1. Understanding Credits and how to plan

 

   2. Provide a TCH template to plan high school

 

I. Transcript for college or Dual Credit

 

   1. Weighted and Unweighted

 

III. Tests (college bound)

 

   1. TSI- purpose and prep

 

   2. PSAT/SAT/ACT, CLT- purpose and prep

 

II. Prepping your high school student to launch

 

   1. Setting goals

 

   2. Transferring responsibility