Course Catalog
Welcome to our course catalog! We’re excited for you to explore all the learning opportunities here at our resource center. We’ve laid out all the details for you, including in-depth course descriptions, pricing, who’s teaching, and any materials you’ll need. To give you a quick overview of what’s happening when, you’ll find our visual schedule right here at the top of the page. Once you’ve had a look, simply scroll down to dive into the full catalog.
Wednesdays, Spring 2026
IEW Writing Workshop A
5th - 7th
Tutor: Gina Moore
Description: In this IEW Structure and Style Level A class, students will learn the fundamentals of writing with a focus on structure and style, including:
- Note-taking
- Paragraph writing from notes
- Retelling narrative stories and creative story writing
- Summarizing information and writing simple reports
- Using stylistic techniques, including “dress-ups” and sentence openers
Students are expected to watch the weekly IEW video and finish assignments before attending class sessions. In class, we will review completed assignments and reinforce new concepts.
Text: IEW Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level A Basic Plus Package
Prerequisite: This class is designed for students in grades 5-6 who are new to IEW. It is also suitable for older students who would benefit from a foundational writing course before enrolling in a Level B course.
Class Minimum: 8
Class Maximum: 10
Tuition: $150 per semester, $300 per year OR Writing Workshop with Fix It! Nose Tree $187.50 per semester / $375 per year
Copy/Supply Fee: $0
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 11:00am-11:45am
IEW Grammar Level 1: Nose Tree
5th - 12th
Tutor: Gina Moore
Description: The Fix It! Grammar program from IEW uses a cumulative, story-based approach to teach grammar. In this class, students will analyze sentences from the “Nose Tree” story, correcting errors in grammar and punctuation. This level introduces basic parts of speech, end-mark punctuation, phrases, clauses, homophones, and more.
Text/ Materials: IEW Fix-It! Grammar Level 1: Nose Tree Student Book ISBN: 978-1-62341-375-0.
Prerequisite: The “Nose Tree” is the first level in the Fix It! Grammar program from IEW. No prior grammar knowledge is presumed.
Class Minimum: 8
Class Maximum: 10
Tuition: $75 per semester / $150 per year OR Writing Workshop with Fix It! Grammar $187.50 per semester / $375 per year
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 11:45am-12:10pm
Fitness
5th - 8th
Tutor: Dana Neff
Description: In this class, students will gain experience with a variety of skills through activities, sports, and fitness exercises. The importance of developing a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity will be emphasized.
Class Minimum: 5
Class Maximum: 15
Tuition: $150 per semester / $300 per year
Copy/Supply Fee: $0
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 12:30pm-1:25pm
Science in the Beginning
4th - 8th
Tutor: Kristin Miller
Description: The beginning of history is given in the Bible’s creation account, and this book uses the days of creation as a way of introducing a wide range of scientific concepts including the nature of light, energy conservation, the properties of air and water, introductory botany, our solar system, basic zoology, and some aspects of human anatomy and physiology. As the students learn about these scientific concepts, they are constantly reminded of the Creator who fashioned the marvels they are studying. This course uses dozens of hands-on experiments and discussion questions to help students understand and learn the material. Students will not be graded in this course, but are expected to actively participate. If grading is necessary, parents can request this directly for an extra fee.
Text: Science in the Beginning by Jay Wile, Berean Builders
Materials: Students will need a 3-ring binder with notebook paper. Students will occasionally be asked to bring household items for some experiments.
Class Minimum: 8
Class Maximum: 20
Tuition: $100 per semester / $200 per year
Supply Fee: $25
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 1:30pm – 2:25pm
Understanding English from Greek and Latin Roots
4th - 8th
Tutor: Kristin Miller
Description: An introduction of basic Greek and Latin roots primarily through activities and games (and, yes, some flash cards, too). Students will learn dozens of roots in a fun and engaging way, which will give them a vocabulary boost and help increase their ability to make sense of new and complex words in context. Currently this is a 1 semester class, but if there is enough interest, a second semester may be added.
Text: English from the Roots Up and Scholastic Greek and Latin Roots.
Materials: Students will need a 3-ring binder with notebook paper, a pack of blank index cards, and an index card box or recipe box.
Class Minimum: 8
Class Maximum: 20
Tuition: $100 per semester / $200 per year (if a second semester is added)
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 2:30pm – 3:10pm
General Middle School Music
5th - 8th
Tutor: Bethany Lough
Description: In this music class students will learn through a variety of different ways and build on already known musical knowledge (if applicable.) They will use that knowledge to create, analyze, and identify musical concepts and ideas. We will also start the basics of music composition and music history. When possible, instruments and things of the music culture/composition will be brought in for the students to experience it hands on.
Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 15
Tuition: $150 per semester
Materials: Notebook and writing utensils
Copy/Supply Fee: $0
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 11:45am-12:30pm
Music Appreciation
8th - 12th
Tutor: Bethany Lough
Description: This music class will explore music through music history, cultural music, and through the basic fundamentals of music (i.e. rhythms and music notations.) This class will also be an explorative music class. When possible, instruments and things of the music culture will be brought in for the students to experience it hands on.
Class minimum: 4
Class maximum: 15
Tuition: $150 per semester
Materials: Notebook and writing utensils
Copy/supply fee: $0
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 12:30pm -1:25pm
Introduction to Public Speaking
7th - 10th
Tutor: Gina Moore / Jill Bywaters
Description: Would you like to become a more competent and confident public speaker? In this twelve-week course, students will learn memory and delivery techniques as they write and present five speeches: self-introductory, narrative, expository, persuasive, and impromptu. This course requires an estimated 3-5 hours of weekly homework outside of class time.
Text: Introduction to Public Speaking (DVD or Streaming) Package by Andrew Pudewa (IEW)
(Includes Student Packet and Binder, Teacher’s Manual, Portable Walls, and Videos $99)
Streaming: 978-1-62341-384-2
DVD: 978-1-62341-385-9
Class Minimum: 5
Class Maximum: 8
Tuition: $120
Copy/Supply Fee: $5
Class Schedule: January 14 – April 15 (12-Week Course) | Wednesdays 12:15pm-1:10pm
Detecting Logical Fallacies - Part 1
7th - 10th
Tutor: Gina Moore
Description: A fallacy is an error in logic. This mini-course will offer a brief overview of some of the most common fallacies, including Ad Hominem, Straw Man, Either/ Or, and more! By learning how to identify and understand these errors in reasoning, students will build critical thinking skills for speech, debate, and everyday life. At home, students will listen and take notes from assigned episodes of the “Filter It Through a Brain Cell” podcast. In class, we will discuss the fallacies, practice spotting them in real-world examples, and play review games.
Text: The Fallacy Detective: Thirty-Eight Lessons on How to Recognize Bad Reasoning by Nathaniel and Hans Bluedorn will be referenced, but it is not required for the class.
Class Minimum: 6
Class Maximum: 10
Tuition: $40
Copy/Supply Fee: $8
Class Schedule: Winter A Mini-Course: January 14, 21, 28, February 4 | Wednesdays 1:30pm-2:25pm
Introduction to Apologetics
7th - 12th
Tutor: Jill Bywaters
Description: Would you like to be more prepared to share your faith and answer common objections to Christianity in a convincing and confident way? Do you want to be able to better explain why you believe what you believe? In this class, we will address the following questions: Does truth exist? Does God exist? Do miracles happen? Is the New Testament reliable? Homework will include watching daily videos with leading apologists and preparing for discussion, debates, and defense. By the end of the class, students will leave with a deeper understanding of why they believe what they believe and be more confident in defending it. We will be taking an interactive, practical, hands-on approach to learning.
Class Minimum: 6
Class Maximum: 12
Tuition: $60
Copy/Supply Fee: $5
Materials: Notebook and writing utensils
Class Schedule: Winter B Mini Course: February 11, 18, 25, March 4 | Wednesdays 1:30 – 2:25
Introduction to Debate Workshop
7th - 12th
Tutor: Jill Bywaters
Description: Join us as we explore the exciting world of debate in this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop! Students will be equipped with the fundamentals of critical thinking, argument building, and persuasive public speaking as they engage in several mini debates, putting into practice what they have learned while obtaining constructive feedback along the way.
Class Minimum: 8
Class Maximum: 12
Age Level: 12+
Tuition: $45
Materials: Notebook and writing utensils
Copy/supply fee: $5
Workshop date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 12:30-3:30
Photography
7th - 12th
Tutor: Caleb Maas
Description: This class is for high school students from a beginner to intermediate level. We will cover the basics- exposure, lighting, composition, camera functions, and more- through interactive lessons and hands-on projects. Students will learn how to use their camera and start building their own style.
Equipment: Students are asked to bring a digital camera, DSLR or mirrorless. Batteries and a memory card will also be needed for the function of the camera. (Although very capable, a phone camera will not accomplish the same learning objectives as a real camera.)
Class Minimum: 5
Class Maximum: 15
Tuition: $150 per semester
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 10:50am – 11:45am
Supplemental Tutoring
5th - 12th
Tutor: Gina Moore
Description: Individual and small group tutoring sessions can be scheduled to supplement your homeschool instruction.
- Tutor will work alongside existing homeschool course instruction from:
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- Math-U-See: Epsilon, Zeta, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Stewardship Math
- Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW): Levels A, B, and C
- Fix-It Grammar (IEW) Levels 1-5
- All About Spelling Levels 1-7 (Orton-Gillingham approach)
- Sessions will be scheduled quarterly by tutor and parent.
- Hours cannot be transferred to other tutoring arrangements.
- Available for 1-3 students; rates for group tutoring sessions begin at $14 per student, per hour.
Tuition: Sessions are scheduled quarterly in 30 or 60-minute increments. If you would like to register a student, please contact Gina by emailing [email protected].
Class Schedule:
- Spring Quarter 1: January 14 – March 4
- Spring Quarter 2: March 18 – May 13
- Interested families should schedule a meeting or phone call with the tutor to discuss needs prior to applying for class. Upon request, tutoring may be available for other subjects/ curriculums.
Equip by Unbound
9th - 11th
Description: Equip is a 10-month high school coaching program designed to go alongside any curriculum a student is already using. Through local group coaching, engaging life and study skills courses, applicable book studies, Christian worldview training, and hands-on projects, Equip students build community, skill, and experience, as they test their interests, grow in their faith, and learn to take ownership of their education. With a Christian perspective, Equip helps students build strong values, leadership skills, and a purpose-driven mindset.
Link to learn more about the Equip curriculum*: https://beunbound.us/equip/
Tuition for Equip: $375/Semester (a $262 discount off of Unbound’s current enrollment prices!)
Class Schedule: Wednesdays 11:15am-12:10pm
*The Equip website presents the program as a fully online experience. At Foundations Resource Center, Equip students will meet in person for coaching.