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Description: Discover the story of America by learning its geography, major events, and key people in this class. Students will develop an understanding of U.S. history by learning to draw a map of the United States from memory, creating a timeline of significant historical events, participating in class discussions, and completing activities that reinforce key historical concepts. Students will travel through time with their studies from early America, the American Revolution, the Constitution, westward expansion, the Civil War, industrialization, the World Wars, the Civil Rights Movement, to modern U.S. history. By the end of the course, students should have a good grasp of the chronological order of historical events of our nation and be able to recognize key figures and the role they played.
Homework: There will be no required homework for this class. Because of the format of the course, families who wish to dive in
further at home should be able to easily do so using almost any U.S. History curriculum.
Text/ Materials: Teacher will provide materials needed for in class participation. No additional materials will be required. Students will receive a weekly handout outlining what was covered in class. This resource can be used at home throughout the week to help students review and practice what they have learned in class.
Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 8
Tuition: $250
Class Schedule: Meets once weekly for 30 weeks, 1 hour, 15 minutes
Wednesdays 12:05pm-1:20pm
Description: This junior high literature course meets once each month for engaging, discussion-based classes centered on classic and inspiring works of literature. Throughout the year, students will read and analyze The Hobbit, Johnny Tremain, Running for My Life, The Hiding Place, and a selection of classic short stories. Class discussions will focus on literary elements such as plot, character development, theme, setting, symbolism, and point of view while encouraging students to think critically, make connections, and articulate their ideas. Students will also explore historical and cultural contexts, develop reading comprehension skills, and strengthen their ability to discuss and analyze literature.
Students are expected to read (or listen to) the assigned title before each monthly meeting and come prepared to participate in class discussions.
Text/ Materials: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
Running for My Life by Lopez Lomong (with Mark Tabb)
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
A collection of classic short stories (provided by the instructor)
Notebook or literature journal and writing utensils
Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 8
Tuition: $150
Class Schedule: Meets Aug 26, Sept 23, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 16, Jan 13, Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, and May 5, 1 hour, 15 minutes
Wednesdays 3:10pm-4:25pm
Description: Students will experience amazing discoveries in science, history, literature, and music as they learn the fundamentals of
writing with structure and style. While exploring intriguing topics, including the Dead Sea, Socrates, Notre Dame, the Amazon Rain
Forest, and the French Revolution, students will work through all nine IEW units, learning to take notes, retell narrative stories,
summarize single and multiple references, write from pictures, write formal essays, and compose literary critiques. Literature
suggestions and vocabulary lessons are also included in Investigations in Writing, written in collaboration with Hillsdale College K12.
Homework: 2-3 hours of homework per week
Text/ Materials: IEW Investigations in Writing Student Book ISBN: 978-1-62341-419-1
Optional: IEW Portable Walls for Structure and Style ISBN: 978-1-62341-327-9
Papers will need to be typed.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least one year of IEW curriculum or first year IEW student in 7th grade or above.
Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 8
Tuition: $300
Class Schedule: Meets once weekly for 30 weeks, 50 minutes
Wednesdays 2:10pm-3:00pm
Description: Building on the Unit 8 IEW Essay Model, this class is designed to help students develop and refine their essay writing skills. From thesis statements to transitions, introductions, and conclusions, students will learn the building blocks of effective essay writing. Students will also be instructed in the process of generating a works cited page according to current MLA guidelines.
Text/ Materials: IEW The Elegant Essay: Building Blocks for Analytical Writing Student Book, 3rd Edition ISBN 978-0-9779860-1-9
Prerequisite: Grades 9-12, or 8th grader with extensive IEW Experience
Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 8
Tuition: $195
Class Schedule: Meets once weekly for 15 weeks in fall semester, 1 hour, 15 minutes
Wednesdays 9:15am-10:30am
Description: This course provides students with the practical laboratory experience required to accompany a high school biology course. The lab sequence follows the organization and topics of the Master Books Biology curriculum; however, students may use a biology textbook or curriculum of their choice while completing the laboratory activities. Students will develop skills in observing the interactions and relationships of living organisms in God’s creation. We will practice using a microscope, performing experiments, and conducting three dissections (a grasshopper, a frog, and an earthworm), as well as creating nature collections for observation. While there will be discussion and information shared about each new topic we explore, there will not be formal lectures. Instead, students will participate in hands-on learning and complete lab reports. The student will complete the rest of the course work at home, if they are using a biology curriculum.
Class minimum: 4
Class maximum: 8
Tuition: $300
Lab Fee: TBD before the first class.
Materials: Students will need Master Books Biology Lab Kit without slides, SKU 075915.
Optional- Master Books Biology, The Study of Life from a Christian Worldview, Student and Teacher Guide (Teacher Guide contains student worksheets and lab reports). ISBN: 9781683441526 or another biology course
Homework: Typically, there will be no homework. However, there may occasionally be data that needs to be collected or some nature items to bring to class (such as flowers, leaves, insects, etc). Additionally, if there is not enough time to complete a lab report in class, students will receive instruction on how to finish it and may complete it at home. We will review sample lab reports and guidelines, but they will not be submitted for grading.
Class Schedule: Meets once weekly for 29 weeks, 1hr, 15min (No class on 9/2)
Wednesdays, 10:40am-11:55am
Description: This course provides a comparative study of six major worldviews- Christianity, Islam, Secularism, Marxism, New Spirituality, and Postmodernism, focusing on how each framework seeks to answer life’s most fundamental questions. In this class, students will investigate the impact of these worldviews on key fields of study, including theology, philosophy, ethics, biology, psychology, sociology, law, politics, economics, and history. 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: 5
Class maximum: 10
Tuition: $400
Materials:
For an additional fee to Bryan College, students in grades 10-12 may obtain college credit for this course. Please see SummitU College Credit for more details and inquire with the instructor before enrolling.
Class Schedule: Meets Wednesdays, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9, 9/23, 9/30, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, and 5/5, 1:30pm-3:00pm
Description: Math-U-See Algebra I integrates text, video, and manipulatives to teach all basic algebra concepts. This algebra course
focuses on graphing, interpreting linear equations and inequalities, solving equations (including simultaneous equations), working
with exponents and square roots, and factoring to solve basic quadratic equations. Operations with polynomials are demonstrated with
place value blocks for conceptual understanding before being taught conventionally.
Homework: 3-5 hours of homework per week
Text/ Materials: Math-U-See Algebra I: Legacy Edition Instruction Manual ISBN: 978-1-60826-208-3
Math-U-See Algebra I: Legacy Edition DVD ISBN: 978-1-60826-238-0 OR Online Instruction Video
Math-U-See Algebra I: Legacy Edition Student Pack (Workbook and Test Booklet) ISBN: 978-1-60826-347-9
Optional: Math-U-See Integer Blocks and Algebra-Decimal Inserts are used in Zeta, Pre-Algebra, and Algebra I.
Prerequisite: Completion of Math-U-See Pre-Algebra or comparable course. Students should take the free placement test available on Math-U-See website before enrolling.
Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 6
Tuition: $420
Class Schedule: Meets once weekly for 32 weeks, 1 hour, 15 minutes
Wednesdays, 10:40am-11:55am
Description: Individual and small group tutoring sessions can be scheduled to supplement your homeschool instruction. Tutors will work alongside existing homeschool course instruction from:
Tuition: Available for 1-3 students; rates for group tutoring sessions begin at $14 per student, per hour. Sessions are scheduled quarterly in 30, 45, or 60-minute increments.
Class Schedule: Interested families should schedule a meeting or phone call with the tutor to discuss.
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:
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
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 “Robin Hood” story, correcting errors in grammar and punctuation. This level refines
concepts taught in previous levels and explains additional comma rules, various phrasal/clausal constructions, quotation
punctuation, indefinite/demonstrative/reflexive pronouns, and more.
Text/ Materials: IEW Fix-It! Grammar Level 3: Robin Hood Student Book ISBN: 978-1-62341-361-3
IEW Grammar Cards ISBN: 978-1-62341-371-2
Parents may find it helpful to have the Teacher Book outside of class.
Prerequisite: Completion of IEW Fix-It! Level 2: Town Mouse and Country Mouse or Instructor Approval
Class Minimum: 4
Class Maximum: 8
Tuition: $175
Class Schedule: Meets once weekly for 30 weeks, 40 minutes
Wednesdays 1:30pm-2:10pm