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High School

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American Government and Economics Course (Hamilton)

Government and Economics is a two-part course structured to provide high school students a total of 1 credit, divided into two .5 credit classes over the course of a single school year. 

The first semester, Principles of American Government will cover the basics of American government, both philosophically and legally. We will use original documents as well as textbooks to examine the principles of American government through reading, writing, and discussion. This civics course should be approached as an honors course, and students should expect a workload which amounts to 45-60 minutes per weekday outside of class. The course also includes reading of source documents and occasional essay assignments to further expand our understanding of the founding principles of American government. 

The second semester, Principles of Economics, will explore different economic philosophies with a heavy emphasis on the superiority of the American free market system when practiced as intended. We will do this using the curriculum and framework found in the book, What Ever Happened to Penny Candy? In addition, we will look at personal economics using Larry Burkett’s workbook, Money Matters for Teens which discusses the practical principles of money management which all teens should acquire before heading out into the adult world. 

Required Materials: 

• Exploring Government, 2016 Edition, by Ray Notgrass (includes two books) 

• Optional but helpful: Exploring Government Student Workbook, 2016 edition 

• Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? By Richard Maybury

• A Bluestocking Guide to Economics (accompanies Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?) 

• Money Matters for Teens Workbook, by Larry Burkett and Todd Temple 

• 1 ½ inch binder 

• Folder for turning in assignments 

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Middle School

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World History (Hamilton)

 World History is a one-year exploration of our world’s history from a distinctly Christian perspective. In addition, the study of each continent will include a study of the history, culture, languages, and religions of the various countries around the world. In addition, students we will use hands-on opportunities to explore culinary, industrial, and economic differences of different peoples around the world. 

Required Materials: 

• Abeka History of the World in Christian Perspective 

• ! ½ inch binder 

• Folder for turning in assignments. 

*I highly recommend exploring options to purchase class textbooks and resources through sources which offer gently used, secondhand copies of the curriculum texts. Possible websites include Biblio, AbeBooks, or Thriftbooks. Locally, Bright Light Books in Casselberry also has a wide selection of homeschool curriculum options as well. 

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Elementary                          

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Geography-  Road Trip USA- Year 3

Come join our Road Trip as we travel across the United States of America and learn what makes each state unique. Learn the state names, capitals and fun facts while also discovering map skills, famous landmarks, time zones and geographical sites that make America beautiful.

$25 Supply fee required.

Elementary Geography is a 3 part series. Classes may be taken in any order. Part 1- 10 World Countries, Part 2- 10 World Countries, Part 3- Road Trip USA

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Science

 

High School ​
 

Chemistry (D.Moury)

This course is designed to be a first-year high school class that gives the student a rigorous foundation in chemistry in preparation for future college-level courses. The course covers topics such as measurements and units, significant figures, chemical classifications, the periodic table, atomic structure molecular geometry, the mole concept, stoichiometry, gas laws, acids and bases, reduction and oxidation, thermodynamics and equilibrium. In order to understand this text, students should have already completed Algebra I. With the amount of required work and the inclusion of labs, this course can be considered an honors-level course. However, it should not be considered sufficient for an Advanced Placement (AP)-level class.

Materials needed:  Discovering Design With Chemistry, published by Berean Builders. The Answer Key and Test Booklet is also required. Additional resources needed include a 3-ring binder (1 ½”), college-ruled paper, 3x5 lined index cards, Basic scientific calculator - Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS (about $15)

Format:  Class time typically falls into a two-week cycle for each module. The first week consists of taking the test from the prior module and discussion of key concepts and information for the new module. The second week typically focuses on completing the discussion of the concepts from the current module and performing lab experiments to aid students’ understanding. The aim is to facilitate an interactive and engaging environment as students not only learn information from the text, but also consider its practical applications to everyday life. Students are expected to read all pertinent material and complete assignments in preparation for class. While lab experiments are performed in class, resulting lab reports are completed at home and returned to the teacher for grading.  Lab Fee: $45 paid at registration

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Anatomy/Physiology with Lab (A. Kest)

This is a college-prep course that provides an advanced study of the human body’s 11 organ systems. The course provides the student with a solid background in advanced biology. In addition to the Apologia text, experiments, dissections & reading material have been integrated into this course.

Prerequisite: Biology (and Chemistry is recommended)

Materials needed:

Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology: The Human Body, 2nd Edition textbook and student notebook

The Anatomy Coloring Book (optional, but recommended)– Kaplan – any edition, 5th or later is best

Paper and/or notebook and something to write with in class

Colored pencils

2-pocket folder 

Lab Fee: $60 for the year (paid directly to the instructor and due at registration)

Format:  Class time is spent discussing the concepts in depth, utilizing collaborative discussion opportunities and performing labs. Students are expected to read the text and complete textbook assignments at home. Material and labs in addition to those in the textbook will be presented to aid in learning the concepts. Students are expected to complete the On Your Own Questions and Study Guide for each Module in addition to written lab reports. Parents need to be prepared to assist and review correct answers for adequate test preparation. Tests will be taken in class for most but not all modules.

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Biology with Lab (M. Moury) 

Discovering Design With Biology WITH LAB 2023-2024

Discovering Design With Biology written by Dr. Paul Madtes, Jr. and Dr. J. L. Wile is an honors level biology class. Students learn how biologists classify life, the chemical processes that make life possible, and the structures of RNA and DNA. Additionally, students learn the means by which photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and cellular reproduction occur. We will cover organisms found in nature: archaea, bacteria, protists, fungi, invertebrates, vertebrates, and

plants. Students are taught the cycles that keep environments hospitable to life, and we cover ecosystems. Four dissection experiments are included: the earthworm, crayfish, fish, and frog.  Microscopes are used to observe the microscopic world of plants, animals, and more.

Materials required:

1. Discovering Design With Biology

2. Discovering Design With Biology Answer Key &

Tests

3. Paper/pens/pencils for taking notes in class

4. Colored pencils

5. Lab fee: $45 (paid to the instructor and due at

registration)

Format:  Class time is spent covering material presented in each module, reviewing vocabulary, and performing labs. Students are expected to read the text weekly. In addition, students complete the On Your Own Questions, the Study Guide, and all lab reports for

each module. This work will be handed into the teacher for grading. Parents need to be prepared to assist students at home as needed and to review homework for correct answers so that students are prepared to take the tests. Tests will be given in class.​

 

Physics (D. Moury)

This course is designed to be an engaging introduction to the study of physics that gives the student a solid foundation in the material in preparation for future college-level courses. The course covers topics such as a review of significant figures, units, one-dimensional motion, two-dimensional motion, Newton’s Laws and their applications, circular motion, work and energy, momentum, periodic motion, optics, principles of electricity, and magnetism. The curriculum utilized is non-calculus based, but students should have completed Algebra 1 and have familiarity with basic geometry principles as minimum prerequisites. Prior completion of Algebra 2 and Geometry is also highly recommended. With the amount of required work and the inclusion of labs, this course can be considered an honors-level course. However, it should not be considered sufficient for an Advanced Placement (AP)-level class.

Materials needed: Exploring Creation With Physics, 2nd Edition, Apologia Book, Solutions and Test Booklet, 3-ring binder, tab dividers numbered 1-16, 100-3x5 lined index cards, Basic scientific calculator - Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS (about $15)

Format: Students are expected to read the material and complete assignments in preparation for class. Tutoring time is spent discussing key concepts in each module and performing experiments. Tests are primarily taken at home, brought back to class and submitted for grading. There are occasions when some tests or quizzes may be conducted during the class time. While lab experiments are performed in class, resulting lab reports are completed at home and returned to the teacher for grading. There is also a special project component to the course each semester allowing students to demonstrate their ability to apply concepts learned throughout the course.

Lab/Materials Fee: $45, paid at registration

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Kinesiology(Mrs. Kest)

Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology

Kinesiology is the study of human movement and the body's response to exercise. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology as it pertains to human movement, biomechanics, motor learning, physical fitness, nutrition, technology in sport, and CPR certification.  This class is designed to give students a fundamental knowledge of the acute and chronic responses to exercise. The overriding concept throughout the course will be how the body attemps to maintain homeostasis in response to the stress caused by exercise. 

Materials: Introduction to Kinesiology: A Biophysical Perspective Second Edition by Peter Klavora.   Materials for CPR certification are included in science class fee and will be provided at the beginning of that module.  

Lab Fee: $45 for the year (paid directly to the instructor and due at registration) 

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Middle School ​

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Physical Science with Lab (Mauter)

This course is designed to be the last science course a student takes before high school and may be taken in the 9th grade as well.  The course is divided into two segments.  Segment one covers topics including: motion, force, work and energy. Segment two topics include: matter, energy, atoms and the periodic table, and interactions of matter. During class meetings, students should expect to discuss unit concepts and work through interactive experiments and models. Work at home includes reading assignments and written lessons to support the classroom learning. Assessments are frequent in this class.

Prerequisite class: pre-algebra

Required Resources:

• Science Fusion Module H: Matter and Energy from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Interactive work-text only)

• Science Fusion Module I: Motion, Forces and Energy from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Interactive work-text only)

• A 1" 3 ring binder with notebook paper and dividers

• Calculator

• School supply bag with colored pencils, school scissors and glue stick

• Parent supervised and supported access to the internet and Teacher Ease

• A one-time materials fee of $45 due at the beginning of the course

 

General Science (Mauter)

In this hands-on exploration course, students will study various topics including simple machines, life science, and body systems.  This interactive class will be supported by the Apologia textbook, Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd Ed.  Weekly homework and reading assignments will be given and graded.  Tests, quizzes, and projects will be part of the required work.  

Required Resources:

The Apologia Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd Edition text (only)

A 1" 3 ring binder with paper and dividers

Calculator

School supply bag with colored pencils, school scissors and glue stick

Parent supervised and supported access to the internet and Teacher Ease

A one-time materials fee of $45 due at registration.

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Elementary ​

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4-5  Science 1 (of a three year rotation) (Mauter)

This is class #1 of 3 curricular rotations.

This interactive general science class is designed for students in grades 4 – 5. Students will study various topics within each of these units: The Sun, Matter and Human Skeletal System.  All students are asked to complete weekly assignments that are related to the lesson's topic. Tests and quizzes will be given within each unit of study. There is no text for this class.  Each student will keep a binder of materials for the class.

Required Resources:

• Parent supervised and supported access to the internet and Teacher Ease

• A 1" 3 ring binder with school supplies for the class which will come to class weekly

• School supply bag with colored pencils, school scissors and glue stick

• A one-time materials fee of $45 due at the beginning of the course

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Math

 

High School/Middle School

 

Algebra 1 (Niblack)

Topics covered include signed numbers, exponents, and roots; absolute value; equations and inequalities; scientific notations; unit conversions; polynomials; graphs; factoring; quadratic equations; direct and inverse variations; exponential growth; statistics; and probability. 

Class time will be spent learning new lessons, taking weekly homework checks, and getting extra help as needed. Students will complete all homework assignments and most tests at home. Parents are expected to help at home by checking homework and correcting mistakes with the student daily. 

Required materials: Saxon Algebra 1 textbook, Solutions Manual (3rd edition), Texas Instruments 30Xa or 30XIIScalculator, graph paper

**Saxon books are skill level books, not grade level books. Therefore, if you are new to Saxon math, a placement test is highly recommended to ensure proper placement and success for your student.

https://homeschoolwithsaxon.com/PlacementTests/middle_placement.pdf 

and/or https://homeschoolwithsaxon.com/PlacementTests/hs_a1_placement.pdf

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Algebra 2 (Phillips)

Algebra 2 will develop topics traditionally taught in second-year algebra, as well as real-world problems including gas laws, force vectors and​ percent markups.  Other topics such as set theory, statistics and​ probability are also covered.  Additionally, we will make applications to​ geometry, physics and chemistry. 

Required Materials: Saxon Algebra 2, only 3rd Edition (textbook, test booklet, answer key), Scientific calculator (Recommended: TI30), Graph paper​

Saxon books are skill level books, not grade level books. Therefore, if you are new to Saxon math, a placement test is highly recommended to ensure proper placement and success for your student.

https://homeschoolwithsaxon.com/PlacementTests/middle_placement.pdf 

and/or https://homeschoolwithsaxon.com/PlacementTests/hs_a1_placement.pdf

Geometry (Phillips)

During our study of Geometry we will cover topics such as lines and​
angles, congruence, inequalities, parallel lines, quadrilaterals, area, similarity, right triangles, circles,  and regular polygons. These concepts will be developed through many real-life scenarios and will leave the student with the ability to use Geometry in everyday situations.​

Required Materials: Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding by Harold Jacobs (third edition)

 

Saxon Pre Algebra (Niblack)

Saxon 8/7 with PreAlgebra reviews arithmetic calculation, measurements, geometry and other skills, and introduces pre-algebra, ratios, probability and statistics. Students will specifically learn about equivalent fractions, adding/subtracting/multiplying fractions, the metric system, repeating decimals, scientific notation, Pi, graphing inequalities, multiplying algebraic terms, the Pythagorean Theorem, the slope-intercept form of linear equations, and more. Class time will be spent learning new lessons, taking weekly homework checks, and getting extra help as needed. Students are expected to complete all homework assignments and most tests at home. Parents are expected to help at home by checking homework and correcting mistakes with the student daily.

Required materials: Saxon 8/7 with Pre-Algebra textbook and Solutions Manual (3rd edition), graph paper, compass, protractor, ruler, scissors 

Saxon books are skill level books, not grade level books. Therefore, if you are new to Saxon math, a placement test is highly recommended to ensure proper placement and success for your student.

https://homeschoolwithsaxon.com/PlacementTests/middle_placement.pdf

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Saxon 7/6 Math (Phillips)

This course is designed for those not quite ready for pre-algebra and is a stepping stone to Pre-algebra.  It introduces functions and coordinate graphing, integers, exponential expressions, and prime factorization.  Students will also learn about the order of operations, number lines, decimal place value, how to find the percent of a number, how to round decimal numbers, attributes of geometric solids, and more.  Each week we will cover 3-4 lessons and tests will be given every 10 lessons.  Text-Saxon 7/6

Required Materials: Saxon 7/6 Student Textbook, Solutions Manual, Tests and Worksheets booklet (fourth edition)

Saxon books are skill level books, not grade level books. Therefore, if you are new to Saxon math, a placement test is highly recommended to ensure proper placement and success for your student.

https://homeschoolwithsaxon.com/PlacementTests/middle_placement.pdf

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Saxon 6/5 Math (Phillips)

Designed for 5th or 6th graders, Saxon 6/5 will explore concepts such as the order of operations; geometry and measurement; integers; divisibility concepts; ratios; statistics and probability; prime and composite numbers; patterns and sequences; and powers and roots. We will also learn adding/subtracting fractions with a common denominator, multiplying by multiples of 10 and 100, perimeter, simple probability, decimal parts of a meter, reciprocals, volume, square roots, graphing points on a coordinate plane, and more.  Each Tuesday I will teach four lessons from the textbook and these lessons will then be reinforced through the homework assigned that week.  Ample class time will be given to reviewing homework from the previous week and answering questions that may arise from the lessons.

Required Materials: Saxon 6/5 Student Text, Solutions Manual, Tests and Worksheets Booklet (3rd Edition)

Saxon books are skill level books, not grade level books. Therefore, if you are new to Saxon math, a placement test is highly recommended to ensure proper placement and success for your student.

https://homeschoolwithsaxon.com/PlacementTests/middle_placement.pdf

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English/Language Arts

Please note that we offer two levels of language arts for middle school (advanced and regular) and two levels of English for high school (honors and regular).  If you have questions about which level is appropriate, please contact Angie Mendez (angiemendez93 @gmail.com).

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High School ​

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Honors English: World Literature and Composition (Mendez) (This class has a 3 year rotation--American, British, World) 

By reading, discussing and evaluating the works of authors which have endured as classics of literature, students will enter the “Great Conversation”.  We will consider each work of literature in light of the author’s purpose and worldview, the prevailing cultural and philosophical ideas of the period and the art and music it produced. Students will be challenged to become competent communicators, writing with proper structure, style, and grace using IEW based materials, but encouraged to develop their own personal flare. Students will practice the essay and the research paper, model and write poetry, and produce literary critiques of selected literature. Since this class is honors level and incorporates Advanced Placement vocabulary and skills, it is excellent preparation for dual enrollment and college. This year's focus will be authors from around the world.  

Literary Works

Antigone by Sophocles—Provided by Mrs. M.

Dante’s Inferno in Modern English—Provided by Mrs. M.

Excerpts from Don Quijote by Cervantes—Signet Classics   ISBN 978-0451531810    

Dr. Faustus by Marlowe/Wootton       ISBN 978-0872207295   (Limited number available to rent from Mrs. M.)                                                            The Three Musketeers by Dumas—Dover Thrift Ed.     ISBN 978-0486456812                                        

Various Russian Short Stories/Poems—Provided by Mrs. M.                                   

A Doll’s House(In a book of 4 plays) by Ibsen/McFarlane    ISBN 978-0199536191                               

The Good Earth by Buck   

Various Poets—Provided  by Mrs. M.               

*Please order using the ISBN number so that we will all have the same book.

     

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English: World Literature and Composition (Mrs. Knowles)

This year, high school students will enjoy a variety of world literature while learning how to both analyze and appreciate the written word. Our genres will include Biblical narrative, poetry, classic fiction, short stories, and cross-cultural memoir.  Students will learn effective writing and research, both the overall process and the specific mechanics. We will also discuss and apply critical thinking skills, Multiple Intelligences, and character formation across the curriculum. Our writing skills curriculum will be announced later.  

• Daniel from the Bible: an creative exploration of a dramatic tale of exile and excellence, and an introduction to inductive literary analysis

• Dangerous Love: A True Story of Tragedy, Faith, and Forgiveness in the Muslim World by Ray Norman: a compelling cross-cultural memoir set in post 9/11 Africa

• A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: classic ghostly-good tale for the holidays, accompanied by Christmas poems, short stories, and Scriptures

• The Story of God, The Story of Us by Sean Gladding: a “big picture” narrative in a down-to-earth story-telling format 

• The Confession of St. Patrick by St. Patrick: from slave to missionary, a short reflective biography from Great Britain with related poetry and legends

• Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne: classic globe-trotting adventure

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Middle School ​

Advanced IEW​/Lang Arts Class (Rotation 2--World History-Based) (Mendez)

Using materials from the Institute for Excellence in Writing, we will practice the style, structure, and grammar of writing.  This year, we will use Modern World History-Based  Lessons and material from the B Writing Intensives.  Vocabulary and grammar are included. Writing assignments include the following: description, narration, summarizing from various sources, short story, reports, basic essay, literary critique/response, newspaper based on novel, and poetry—modeling and original.  More challenging assignments will be balanced with fun and creative writing. 

We will read and discuss the novels listed below along with various short stories and poems, learning how to recognize literary elements (plot, setting, theme, etc.) as well as consider the purpose of the author and his worldview along with the art and culture of the time period.  

Required Materials:

• Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons(most recent edition from IEW) by Lori Verstegen—Student Copy only.

• 2 inch binder with dividers and paper

• Grammar: TBD

• Access to a computer and printer

Novels listed below:

• The Hawk That Dare Not Hunt By Day—O’Dell

• Amos Fortune, Free Man—Yates 

• In The Reign of Terror—Henty

• A Christmas Carol—Dickens 

• The Endless Steppe—Hautzig

• Number the Stars—Lowry

• Homeless Bird—Whelan  

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Language Arts (Knowles)

This year, middle school language arts students will enjoy a variety of literature and creative writing assignments which will stretch their brains, warm their hearts, and ignite their imaginations. In order to accommodate different learning styles, our lessons will incorporate art, music, logic, interpersonal communication, and other Multiple Intelligences. We will discuss critical thinking skills and character formation related to

the stories. Students will also establish solid communication skills through grammar and the writing process.  The core of our literature will be four books with global themes. I will provide reading comprehension questions for each chapter and a related paragraph writing prompt for each week. We will supplement these books with seasonal and geographical short stories, poems, and Scripture. Our writing skills curriculum will be announced later.

• The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare, a riveting story of Roman occupation at the time of Christ, with selections from the Gospels 

• A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, a contemporary harrowing true  narrative of one of the Lost Boys of Sudan, paired with the journey of a girl during drought 

• Gladys Aylward by Geoff and Janet Benge, a biography of a daring war-time missionary to China

• The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene du Bois, a classic and explosively fun fantasy set on the volcanic island of Krakatoa

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Elementary

3rd-5th Grade IEW Writing/Lang Arts (Mendez) (Rotation 2 of 2-Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales )

Using materials from the Institute for Excellence in Writing, we will learn the style, structure, and grammar of writing.  This year, we will use Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales supplemented with A Writing Intensive (IEW) materials to begin or continue the journey to becoming competent communicators.  Vocabulary and grammar are woven into the lessons.  We will also read, discuss, and complete fun, creative projects based on imaginative literature as students learn the basic structure of the novel.  This class is designed to be engaging and enjoyable and foster a love of literature and writing.  Please NOTE:  Students must be able to read, and parents will also need to be available to read aloud for some of the books, especially with younger students. 

Required Materials

• Student Copy of Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales by Maria Gerber available from IEW—Please purchase the latest edition from IEW

• 2 inch binder with dividers and paper

• Access to a computer and printer

• Grammar Book--TBD

• My Father’s Dragon—Ruth Stiles Gannett

• The Whipping Boy—Sid Fleischman

• The Sword in the Tree—Clyde Robert Bulla

• Straw into Gold—Gary D. Schmidt (read aloud)

• The Tale of Despereaux—Kate DiCamillo (read aloud depending on student)

• The Trumpet of the Swan—E.B. White

• The Penderwicks—Jeanne Birdsall

• Various myths and short stories (provided)

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Electives

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High School/Middle School

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Introduction to Philosophy (Mr. Phillips)

Philosophy by definition is simply “love of wisdom”. However, we don’t come to a love of wisdom naturally. We don’t create a worldview from scratch and then live it out. We are born into families and cultures that have a foundation, a history. Philosophy as we know it, “forces us to think foundationally”, states theologian R.C. Sproul. 

Class Information

•Through Lecture, class discussion and workshops we will unpack the major philosophers in their attempts to examine assumptions and organize

theories of reality. We will place them under the lens of Biblical truth and thought to give the students some insight into where the philosophies stand in terms of truth.

•We will investigate each Philosopher's theory of knowledge (epistemology) and their theory of being (ontology) if there is one. What are their methods, validation principles and conclusions?

•Students will be challenged to gain clarity and understanding on the effects that the various philosophies had on history and have in our culture

today.

•There will be collaborative work where students will help each other make presentations of various philosophies and defend them in a Q and A

format.

•Students will be able to choose Philosophers they would like to read and then make presentations on what they have learned.

•There will be no tests. Students will be graded on their participation, group work, writing assignments and presentations. The final will be a written

project.

•I will provide articles written by various authors and will give them a bibliography of resources to pursue further reading.

Goals

•For the students to develop critical thinking and comprehension skills in order to both understand the philosopher’s position and where it stands

with Biblical truth.

•To know the worldview of the philosophers and how they answer the world’s most difficult and timeless questions.

•To evaluate the significance of the works are reading and what is their ongoing influence and relevance in our lives.

•To cultivate an appreciation the contributions that these philosophers made in our quest for truth and meaning.

•To develop the ability to interact with these theories in both public conversations and written exchanges, especially as it relates to the defense

of their faith and upholding of truth.

TEXT:  The Consequence of Ideas by R.C. Sproul

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Bible Bowl 5th-12th Grade

Bible Bowl is a Jeopardy-style quizzing program where each season (fall and spring) students get a selected text of scripture that's split into 3 blocks. Students who choose to may join us in monthly league competitions over the current block. Monthly competition is one of the best parts of the program and highly recommended, but it is NOT a requirement for joining the Regent Academy team.

 

Students who join us at Bible Bowl from 12-1:30 enjoy playing games over what we cover during class, so even if they don’t do the “homework,” they can still enjoy playing the game. This is a team game that encourages working together on bonus questions, so it’s a great outlet for students who’d like a chance to socialize a little. It’s also fast-paced and fun, and we work on a rewards-based incentive system, so players can earn points toward prizes by doing “homework” at home (about 15 minutes per day) or with wins made during practice.

 

Registration is $50 per player and includes the text, registration with National Bible Bowl, and covers the cost of prizes earned by students. (Costs associated with the optional monthly competitions is not included.) If you’d like to sign up or you’re interested in learning more about the program, please contact me at trabiblebowl@gmail.com! If you don’t have third period free, but you’re still interested in learning more, please reach out for information about other possible options. We’d love to have you join us!

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Elementary

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2-4 Living Storybooks - Combining Literature with Creative Arts--Year 3 (Grove)

Come join us as we make reading come alive! Learn how to make reading fun! Make a story come alive by crafting, cooking and creating some of the fun and exciting parts of a children’s storybook.  This course is designed so that students will experience literature through art, creative learning, and crafting. We will read a variety of books and then use a unit study approach to “experience” the story. This approach will help students have a deeper understanding of the characters, the setting and the activities presented in the story and provide a foundation for new vocabulary from the books. A variety of stories (and varying reading levels) will be read so that many interests are covered.  Students may be independent readers or work with a parent to read the stories. This class may be repeated 3 times to cover all the stories in this class.  Year 1- Stories of Character, Year 3- Stories of Adventure and Year 3- Stories of Mystery.    $25 Material Fee to Teacher Due at Registration

2023 Theme- Stories of Character and Courage (Year 1)

 Partial Book List Includes:

Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine and Kadir Nelson

The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

Rickshaw Girl by Mitali Perkins

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo

****List may be modified based on class needs. Additional books will be provided by the teacher and do not need to be purchased by student. Please do not purchase books ahead until notice received by the teacher.

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Imagination Station Year 3 - Creative Learning and Problem Solving      

Teacher: Mrs. Elaine Grove                  Grades 2-5

Let your imagination GROW! Come explore a world of fun, challenging projects in Science- Technology-Engineering- Art and Math (S.T.E.A.M) that will help your student develop a growth mindset to learning. Each week creative, interactive projects will be presented that will force your student to “think outside” the box and come up with innovative problem-solving skills. There may not be a “perfect” answer but the process of inventing and creating is what will be encouraged. This class will encourage creativity, imagination and innovation. Students will work individually, in small groups and as a whole class so that cooperation and collaboration of ideas can be experienced. This class is designed to build self-confidence and develop individuality. A great class for students who need more physical movement in their learning.  Many stories and prompts will be read to the students to start the “idea generator” before the projects begin.

This year our focus will be on completing a wide variety of STEAM activities. These projects teach numerous skills simultaneously and students get “real life” experience solving problems. We will also have STEM challenge days- which are fun filled days where a challenge must be solved either in small groups or individually. These days will involve making and creating!

A calendar of projects will be provided each semester for a look ahead.  Supply fee=$45

Please note:  This class is project intensive and requires some project work at home.  

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Arts From The Heart Year 1--Art Through the Ages (All New Projects)

Teacher: Mrs. Elaine Grove        Grades 2-5

 All NEW Projects!

10 Periods of History will be covered from The Ancient World (Prehistoric/Egyptian) to Art Today (1950-2020).  Approximately one time period per month.  A brief history lesson and video will accompany each new time period and students will develop an appreciation for how art movements have changed and influenced our culture. Lessons are fun and engaging and students will be inspired to create their own works of art complimenting artists of each period.  An art portfolio will be created by the end of the year.

 ** Art projects/art focus are new each year (3year rotation) so students may repeat the class from year to year.  $25 supply fee required.

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Bible Bowl Beginners 2nd--5th Grade

Bible Bowl is a Jeopardy-style quizzing program where each season (fall and spring) students get a selected text of scripture that's split into 3 blocks. Students who choose to may join us in monthly league competitions over the current block. Monthly competition is one of the best parts of the program and highly recommended, but it is NOT a requirement for joining the Regent Academy team.

 

Students who join us at Bible Bowl from 12-1:30 enjoy playing games over what we cover during class, so even if they don’t do the “homework,” they can still enjoy playing the game. This is a team game that encourages working together on bonus questions, so it’s a great outlet for students who’d like a chance to socialize a little. It’s also fast-paced and fun, and we work on a rewards-based incentive system, so players can earn points toward prizes by doing “homework” at home (about 15 minutes per day) or with wins made during practice.

 

Registration is $50 per player and includes the text, registration with National Bible Bowl, and covers the cost of prizes earned by students. (Costs associated with the optional monthly competitions is not included.) If you’d like to sign up or you’re interested in learning more about the program, please contact me at trabiblebowl@gmail.com! If you don’t have third period free, but you’re still interested in learning more, please reach out for information about other possible options. We’d love to have you join us!

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