SECONDARY CLASSES

SCIENCE CLASSES

APOLOGIA GENERAL SCIENCE Instructors: Stacie Lemley &

Rena Haldiman

Time: All year 12:40 – 2:00

Grade level: 7^th grade and above

Prerequisites: Students should be able to write a paragraph and keep up with the quick pace of this curriculum.

Homework: 4-5 hours per week for textbook work, lab write-ups, and labs done at home. It is imperative that you have done your reading and pre-labs before class.

Textbook/Supplies required: Exploring Creation with General Science 2^nd edition, lab notebook.

Class fee: $25.00 per semester

Class Description: This course offers both lab and textbook support for Apologia General Science students. A syllabus is provided at the start of the course and each week there is a combination of lecture, discussion, and review. Each week 1-2 labs are performed in class (some may need to be completed at home). Pre-lab write-ups are due the day of the lab, and the final write-ups are due the following week; both of these are completed at home. Students will take the Apologia General Science tests at home and turn into the instructor to grade.

Expectations/Notes:

· Students complete daily reading, On-Your-Own questions, and Study Guide questions at home and bring the completed assignments to class.

· Students must bring their lab notebook to class each week.

· During class, students are asked to answer homework questions.

· Every other week students take a Module test (at home) and turn it in for the teacher to grade.

· There will be a notebook check on Mondays following completion of a Module.

· Students MUST stay up-to-date on assignments to remain in class.

· Parents need to closely monitor for understanding of content.

· Absences: Students are responsible for initiating and performing make-up labs at home. If a student misses a week, completed assignments for both the missed week and the current week must be supplied the week immediately after the absence. If a student misses a test, the test should be made up at home, graded by the parent, and provided at the next class.

Internet Access: None necessary

Grading: Student receives a zero or partial points if assignments are not complete on due date. A lecture grade and a lab grade will be provided; each should account for no more than 50% of the total General Science grade for your student. Grades are given every 7 weeks and are based on the above items.

APOLOGIA PHYSICAL SCIENCE Instructors: Clarissa Belbas

& Kim Kirby

Time: All year 12:40 – 3:00

Grade level: 8^th grade and above

Prerequisites: Students are expected to have completed Exploring Creation with General Science (or an equivalent). Students need to be able to construct a basic paragraph (topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence).

Homework: 5-6 hours per week for textbook work, lab write-ups, and labs done at home. It is imperative that the student complete the assigned reading and pre-labs before class. Module #1 (complete with reading and labs) will be assigned to be completed at home PRIOR to the first day of co-op.

Textbook/Supplies required: Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2^nd edition, lab notebook

Class fee: $25.00 per semester

Class Description: This course offers both lab and textbook support for Apologia Physical Science students. A syllabus is provided at the start of the course and each week there is a combination of lecture, discussion, and review. This course comprises a combination of earth science and introduction to chemistry and physics concepts on a high school level. Each week 1-2 labs are performed in class (some may need to be completed at home). Pre-lab write-ups are due the day of the lab, and the final write-ups are due the following week; both of these are completed at home.

Expectations/Notes:

· Students complete daily reading, On-Your-Own questions, and Study Guide questions at home and bring the completed assignments to class.

· Students must bring their lab notebook to class each week.

· During class, students are asked to answer homework questions.

· Every other week students take a Module test in class.

· There will be a notebook check on Mondays following completion of a Module.

· Students MUST stay up-to-date on assignments to remain in class.

· Parents need to closely monitor for understanding of content.

Internet Access: Optional. The instructor may, periodically, send emails with websites containing information, games, or activities related to the modules being covered at the time.

Grading: Grades are given every 7 weeks and are based on the following: 48% labs, 48% tests, and 4% class participation (includes discussion and review). The teacher may provide opportunities for bonus points through participation in optional activities that relate to course content (ie: science fair project, web projects, etc.). Student receives a zero or partial points if assignments are not complete on due date. A lecture grade and a lab grade will be provided; each should account for no more than 50% of the total Physical Science grade for your student.

APOLOGIA BIOLOGY Instructor: Kirsten Vance

Time: All year 12:40 – 3:00

Grade level: 9^th grade and above

Prerequisites: Students are expected to have completed Physical Science and must be currently taking or have completed Algebra 1.

Homework: 1.5 – 2 hours daily for textbook work, lab write-ups, and labs done at home. It is imperative that you have done your reading before class.

Textbook/Supplies required:  Exploring Creation with Biology 2^nd edition, lab notebook with graph paper, colored pencils, and Internet access

Class fee: $37.50 per semester

Class Description: This course offers both lab and textbook support for Apologia Biology students. A syllabus is provided at the start of the course and each week there is a combination of lecture, discussion, and review. Students gain hands-on experience with microscope use and dissection techniques. Each week 1-3 labs are performed; equaling 45 throughout the year. Pre-lab write-ups are due the day of the lab, and the final write-ups are due the following week; both of these are completed at home. Students record their findings on graph paper with colored pencils during the lab. Additional coursework may include 2 field studies and 1 opinion paper.

Expectations/Notes:

· Students complete daily reading, On-Your-Own questions, and Study Guide questions at home and bring the completed assignments to class.

· Students are required to outline the textbook chapters and turn it into the teacher for a grade.

· During class, students are asked to answer homework questions.

· Students must bring their lab notebook to class each week.

· Every other week students take a Module test in class.

· Students MUST stay up-to-date on assignments to remain in class.

· Parents need to closely monitor for understanding of content.

Internet Access: Supplemental assignments and websites requiring Internet access will be assigned. Inform the teacher if your family does not have Internet access.

Grading: Student receives a zero or partial points if assignments are not complete on due date. A lecture grade and a lab grade will be provided; each should account for no more than 50% of the total Biology grade for your student. Grades are given every 7 weeks and are based on the above items.

APOLOGIA CHEMISTRY Instructor: Michelle LaCombe

Time: All year 12:40 – 3:00

Grade level: High School

Prerequisites: Students must have completed Biology and Algebra 1.

Homework: 1.5 – 2 hours daily on textbook study and lab reports. It is imperative that you have done your reading and pre-labs before class.

Textbook/Supplies required: Exploring Creation with Chemistry 2^nd ed., lab notebook to be brought to class each week

Class fee: $37.50 per semester

Class Description: This course offers both lab and textbook support for Chemistry students. A syllabus is provided at the start of the course and each week there is a combination of lecture, discussion, and review. Each week we will do 1-2 labs from laboratory experiments in the textbook. Pre-lab write-ups are due the day of the lab, and the final write-ups are due the week after the lab; both of these are completed at home.

Expectations/Notes:

· Absences: If a student misses a week, completed assignments, including tests, for both the missed week and the current week must be supplied the week immediately after the absence. For assistance, the instructor is available for consultation by phone, email, and, if need be, in person. Only under extreme circumstances, which must be documented by parents, will students be granted an extension. Students are responsible for initiating and performing make-up labs at home. Lab equipment is available for checkout, and the text has a list of household alternatives for each experiment so that all experiments can be completed at home if need be.

· Lab Time: All students are expected to participate in the lab experiment(s) for each class, from set-up to clean-up. Students must read and prepare a Pre-Lab for each experiment before coming to class. Students will use their Pre-Labs to guide them during the experiment. Pre-formatting of data sheets prior to lab time is also recommended & will be discussed at the first class. Students must bring their lab notebook each week. Post-Labs are completed at home and turned in at the next class period (i.e. the following Monday). As a former researcher, the instructor will strive to emphasize the importance of accurately recording experimental results and communicating them to other researchers.

· Class Time: Students complete daily reading, review questions, and practice problems at home and bring the completed assignments to class according to the class syllabus.

· General: Students MUST stay up to date on assignments to stay in the class.

· Every other week, students will take a module test at home. (The test is sent home in a sealed envelope with any information required for the test – periodic chart, tables, etc.) The test is returned to the teacher at the next class period for grading.

Internet Access: not required, but helpful and useful. The text has a password to a website just for this course. There’s an error list for every printing of the text and extras for every module in the book. These extras range from fun ‘Did you know?’ kind of things to videos of valuable experiments we can’t perform in class. There are links to other websites with helpful demonstrations and information that will maximize the student’s understanding of the material. Some links have information that expands on what was covered in class. In short, there’s a wealth of chemistry information at this site and linked to it.

Grading: Grades are given every 7 weeks and are based on the above items. Students receive a zero or partial points if assignments aren't complete on the due date. There are three parts to the overall chemistry grade: 20% weekly work (review questions and practice problems), 40% lecture grade (module exams), and 40% lab work (lab reports). The weekly work is necessary for a thorough understanding of the material that will be on the exams. The exams will show that a student has achieved mastery of the material. The lab reports will further the student’s understanding of chemistry, especially of chemistry in action (i.e. the experiments). Additionally, the lab reports will give students a better appreciation of how research is conducted and communicated in laboratories.

APOLOGIA PHYSICS Instructor: Rebecca Juillerat

Time: All year 12:40 – 3:00

Grade level: 11^th/12^th grades

Prerequisites: Students must have completed Chemistry and Algebra 2

Homework: 1.5 – 2 hours daily on textbook study and lab reports. It is imperative that you have done your reading before class.

Textbook/Supplies required:  Exploring Creation with Physics 2^ndedition, lab notebook

Class fee: $37.50 per semester

Class Description: This course offers both lab and textbook support for Apologia Physics students. A syllabus is provided at the start of the course and each week there is a combination of lecture, discussion, and review. Each week 1-2 lab experiments are performed in class. Pre-lab write-ups are due the day of the lab, and the final write-ups are due the following week; both of these are completed at home.

Expectations/Notes:

· Students complete daily reading, On-Your-Own questions, and Study Guide questions at home and bring the completed assignments to class.

· During class, students are asked to answer homework questions.

· Every other week students take a Module test in class.

· Students must bring their lab notebook to class each week.

· Students MUST stay up-to-date on assignments to remain in class.

· Parents need to closely monitor for understanding of content.

Internet Access: None necessary

Grading: Student receives a zero or partial points if assignments are not complete on due date. A lecture grade and a lab grade will be provided; each should account for no more than 50% of the total Physics grade for your student. Grades are given every 7 weeks and are based on the above items.

LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSES

LANGUAGE ARTS 7-1 Instructor: Wendy Montalbano

Time: All year 10:00 – 11:00

Grade level: 7^th Grade

Prerequisites: Students should be able to write a good paragraph.

Homework: Approximately 1 hour daily for reading and writing assignments.

Textbook/Supplies required:

·         Growing with Grammar 7 & Teacher’s Guide (this only applies to students who are choosing to be held accountable with this grammar program)

·         Pilgrim’s Progress in Today’s English, Bunyan/Thomas (Sonlight catalog)

·         Little Women, Dunlap Publishing Edition

·         Hittite Warrior by Williamson

·         The Golden Goblet (McGraw)

·         Electronic Thesaurus (needs to be brought to class each week)

Class fee:  $5 per semester

Class Description: This course will rely heavily on the IEW approach to develop fundamental writing and thinking skills needed to succeed in upper level coursework. Students examine the writing styles and content of literature, learn to outline, and learn to write a 5 paragraph paper. Learning and applying grammar usage will also be a part of this class. Combining all these skills will allow these students to have the ability to succeed in higher level classes with ease. Students who have registered for Growing with Grammar will be required to turn in their grammar books each week to be checked for completeness. Students not doing Growing with Grammar should be completing a different grammar course at home, but will not be held accountable and it will not be part of their grade from this class.

Expectations/Notes:

· On Mondays teacher will introduce the work for the week and answer questions about the previous week’s work.

· Students are expected to keep up with assignments and turn in written assignments on time.

· Students should bring their textbook and current reading materials to class each week.

· The teacher will check students’ grammar workbooks (when applicable) and any written assignments each week to see that students are completing the homework thoughtfully.

· Absences: If a student misses a week, the student is responsible for initiating and performing all make-up work necessary to keep on track with the rest of the class. Completed assignments for both the missed week and the current week must be submitted the week immediately after the absence.

Internet Access: helpful

Grading: Students will be graded on the writing for not only this course, but will also be asked to turn in writing assignments from history or science. Their grade will consist of homework assignments, writing and class participation. If your student is turning in Growing with Grammar, completion of this work will also count as part of their grade.

LANGUAGE ARTS 7-2 Instructor: Tara Ybarra

Time: All year 10:00 – 11:00

Grade level: 7^th Grade

Prerequisites: Students should be able to write a good paragraph.

Homework: Approximately 1 hour daily for reading and writing assignments.

Textbook/Supplies required:

·         Growing with Grammar 7 & Teacher’s Guide (this only applies to students who are choosing to be held accountable with this grammar program)

·         Pilgrim’s Progress in Today’s English by Bunyan/Thomas (Sonlight catalog)

·         Little Women, Dunlap Publishing Edition

·         It’s a Jungle Out There by Ron Snell

·         Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt

·         Electronic Thesaurus (needs to be brought to class each week)

Class fee:  $5 per semester

Expectations/Notes:

· On Mondays teacher will introduce the work for the week and answer questions about the previous week’s work.

· Students are expected to keep up with assignments and turn in written assignments on time.

· Students should bring their textbook and current reading materials to class each week.

· The teacher will check students’ grammar workbooks (when applicable) and any written assignments each week to see that students are completing the homework thoughtfully.

Internet Access: helpful

LANGUAGE ARTS 8/9 Instructor: Susan Starr

Time: All year 10:00 – 11:00

Grade level: 8^th/9^th Grade

Prerequisites: Students should be able to write a 5 paragraph essay.

Homework: Minimum 1 hour daily for reading and writing assignments.

Textbook/Supplies required:

·         Starting Points Student Text (2008 edition) by David Quine

·         Answers for Difficult Days by David Quine

·         Know What You Believe and Know Why you Believe by Paul Little

·         How to Read Slowly by James Sire

·         The Chronicles of Narnia:

The Magician’s Nephew

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

The Horse and His Boy by C.S.Lewis

·         Frankenstein by Mary Shelly (Quine edition strongly suggested)

·         Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (Quine edition strongly suggested)

·         The Deadliest Monster by Jeff Baldwin

·         Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

·         Assumptions by Christian Overman

·         Students will be watching and analyzing two movies:  The Wizard of Oz and It’s a Wonderful Life.  These movies can be rented or purchased if desired.

Class fee: None. Purchase of all reading material is the parent’s responsibility.

Class Description: Starting Points is a carefully designed program for junior and high school students which enable students to examine ideas against the absolute standard of the Biblical world view. Students learn more if the parent works through the material with them, but that is not a requirement. The course includes Bible (1 credit), Literature/Composition (1 credit), and some History. However, we will be leaving out the final unit in the curriculum entitled Examining the Foundations of a Nation from the Biblical World View due to time constraints. Starting Points provides the basic foundational ideas for the formation of a Biblical world view, provides practice in examining literature from a Biblical world view, and provides three approaches to Christian apologetics.

Expectations/Notes:

· On Mondays the teacher will introduce work for the week and answer questions about the previous week’s work.

· Students are expected to keep up with assignments and turn in written assignments on time.

· Students should bring their textbook and current reading materials to class each week.

· The teacher will check students’ grammar workbooks and any written assignments each week to see that students are completing the grammar homework, reading, and answering study questions thoughtfully.

Internet Access: None necessary

Grading: Their grade will consist of homework assignments, writing and class participation.

ENGLISH and HISTORY CLASSES

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HISTORY 9/10

Instructor: Kimberly Garcia

Time: All year 9:00-11:00

Grade level: 9^th/10^thGrade

Prerequisites: Students are expected to have completed English and history courses for 8^th and/or 9^th grade.

Homework: 4-5 hours per week for reading and writing assignments.

Textbook/Supplies required:

· Exploring American: History, Literature and Faith (2 volumes) edited by Notgrass

· American Voices edited by Notgrass

· Quiz, Exam & Quiz Key pack that goes along with the Notgrass materials (the answer key is included with these books and will be collected on the first day of class; the answer key will be stored until the end of the year when they will be returned to you)

The Notgrass books may be purchased as a set from the Notgrass website.

· The Grammar of Poetry workbook

· Great American Short Stories by Wallace & Mary Stegner

· Students will also need the following literature books for the course (the books listed below may be purchased as a set from Notgrass):

· The Scarlet Letter (Hawthorne)

· Narrative of the Life of David Crockett (Crockett)

· Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Douglass)

· Uncle Tom’s Cabin (Stowe)

· Co. Aytch (Watkins)

· Little Women (Alcott)

· Humorous Stories and Sketches (Twain)

· Up From Slavery (Washington)

· In His Steps (Sheldon)

· Mama’s Bank Account (Forbes)

· Christy (Marshall)

· To Kill a Mockingbird (Lee)

· The Giver (Lowry)

Class fee: None. Purchase of all reading material is the parent’s responsibility.

Class Description: Exploring America combines American history, American literature, and Bible to make a complete study of American history. This program teaches from European exploration to the war on terror, with a strong emphasis on the twentieth century. Students gain a fuller understanding of our nation's past as they read the history narrative, read classic American literature, complete writing assignments, and study what the Bible says about issues and ideas in American history. After completing this course students will have a high school credit for English (literature and composition), American History, and Bible.

Expectations/Notes:

· Students are responsible for completing all weekly reading or writing assignments by the following class meeting.

· Tests will be given regularly.

· A history paper (5 paragraph format) will be assigned approximately once a month.

· Students will memorize and recite to the class an important poem from American history.

· Students should bring all required reading materials for that week.

Internet Access: Students may use the internet for any research needed to complete writing assignments, but its use is not required.

Grading: A grade for English and history will be given separately. The English grade will be comprised of class participation, literature review questions and writing assignments. The history grade will be comprised of class participation, quizzes and tests. Some writing assignments may be considered in the history grade.

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HISTORY 11/12

Instructor: Christy Horner

Time: All year 9:00-11:00

Grade level: 11^th/12^th (10^th graders may submit a writing sample to the teacher for consideration.)

Prerequisites: Students are expected to have completed English and history courses for 9^th and 10^th grade.

Homework: 4-5 hours per week for reading and writing assignments.

Textbook/Supplies required:

· Exploring American: History, Literature and Faith (2 volumes) edited by Notgrass

· American Voices edited by Notgrass

The Notgrass books may be purchased as a set from the Notgrass website. (the books listed below are not available as a set from Notgrass, but must be purchased individually)

· Autobiography of Ben Franklin by Ben Franklin

· The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper

· Moby Dick by Herman Melville

· Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

· Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane

· Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway

· The Zookeeper’s Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman

· O’Pioneers! by Willa Cather

· Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

· Peace Like a River by Lief Enger

· When Hell Was in Session by Jeremiah Denton, Jr.

Class fee: None. Purchase of all reading material is the parent’s responsibility.

Expectations/Notes:

· Students are responsible for completing all weekly reading or writing assignments by the following class meeting.

· A history paper (5 paragraph format) will be assigned approximately once a month

· Students should bring all required reading materials for that week.

· This course, upon completion, is one English credit and one history credit.

Internet Access: Students may use the internet for any research needed to complete writing assignments, but its use is not required.

Grading: A grade for English and history will be given separately. The English grade will be comprised of class participation, literature review questions and writing assignments. The history grade will be comprised of class participation, quizzes and tests. Some writing assignments may be considered in the history grade.

HISTORY CLASSES

MYSTERY OF HISTORY, Vol. I Instructor: Lindy Doehner

Time: 9:00 – 10:00

Grade levels: 7th & 8th

Homework: Daily homework will be assigned from this class.

Required Curriculum/Supplies:

· Mystery of History Vol. I

· Life in the Great Ice Age (Rainbow Resource)

· The Golden Goblet (Rainbow Resource

· The Children’s Homer: The Adventures of Odysseus and the Tale of Troy by Padraic Colum published by Aladdin

· Within the Palace Gates by Siviter

· The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare

· additional supplies may be added before the first day of class

Class Fee: $10 per semester

Class Description: This history course begins with creation and goes through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each week students are assigned reading from the text, timeline activities, memory cards and some of the activities from the book. In class, students will complete the hands-on activities from the book, discussion, and other activities not assigned as homework. Quizzes and tests will be given, and a notebook will be kept by all students for this course.

The course will integrate history with composition as you make a history notebook and write paragraphs or essays according to the Language Arts class the student is taking.

Expectations/Notes:

· Students will be assigned daily work Tuesday through Friday.

· On Monday the teacher will answer questions about the previous week’s work and reinforce what they have learned.

· Students are expected to keep up with assignments and turn in written assignments on time.

· Students will write paragraphs or essays according to the Language Arts class the student is taking.

· Outlining will be done for some reading assignments.

Internet Access: May be helpful.

Grading: Students will be graded on history notebook, time line, president work, state work, paragraphs or essays, homework assignments, and class participation.

HISTORY – 1850’s to MODERN Instructor: Trace Griesel

Time: All year 9:00 – 10:00

Grade level: 6^th – 8^th Grade

Prerequisites: None

Homework: Daily reading, writing and project assignments.

Textbook/Supplies required:  Curriculum is from My Father’s World.  This class offers two choices:  TRADITIONAL (what will be followed in class), or CLASSICAL – (which would be implemented at home through the parent).  All students will need:  map pencils, scissors, pencils, glue, pencil sharpener, tape, notebook paper, and five folders with brads (preferably plastic to last all year).

TRADITIONAL Approach:  (This approach will be used in class at FAITH)

·         Story of the World volume 4 (peacehillpress.com)

·         Story of the World Activity Book volume 4 (peacehillpress.com)

·         U.S. & World double-sided placemat Map (Rainbow Resource #014866)

·         U.S. Presidents Flashcards (Rainbow Resource #037580)

·         State sheets & cards (free at Kodak.com)

·         State Flag Stickers (Rainbow Resource #027052)

·         Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt

·         Corrie Ten Boom (Rainbow Resource #010143)

·         Brother Andrew (Rainbow Resource #038404)

·         Sergeant York & the Great War (My Father’s World)

·         Courage to Run (Rainbow Resource #016846)

CLASSICAL Approach: (To be implemented at home if the parent wishes to pursue the classical approach to this subject – this will add enrichment to the traditional method used in the classroom).

· All of the above books, plus the following:

· Exploring American History 2^nd ed. (Rainbow Resource #017524)

· In God We Trust 2^nd ed. (Rainbow Resource #000275)

· The Last 500 Years (Amazon.com)

· George Washington’s World (Amazon.com)

· Tales of Persia (Amazon.com)

· U.S.A. wall map & World wall map (Rainbow Resource #013856)

· State and Capitols songs (opt. – will play in class: Rainbow Resource #009400)

· America’s Favorite Patriotic Songs (optional – will play in class)

Class fee: $10.00 per semester

Class Description: Students will study world and U.S. history from 1850 to modern times with a number of informative books and a detailed timeline book. The course will integrate history with composition as you make a history notebook and write paragraphs or essays according to the Language Arts class the student is taking. They will learn about U.S. presidents and U.S. geography with a brief trip through all 50 states (completing a two-year study that began in Exploration to 1850).

Expectations/Notes:

· Students will be assigned daily work Tuesday through Friday.

· On Monday the teacher will answer questions about the previous week’s work and reinforce what they have learned.

· Students are expected to keep up with assignments and turn in written assignments on time.

· Students will write paragraphs or essays according to the Language Arts class the student is taking.

· Outlining will be done for some reading assignments.

Internet Access: Needed

Grading: Students will be graded on history notebook, time line, president work, state work, paragraphs or essays, homework assignments, and class participation.

TEXAS YOUTH & GOVERNMENT / TEXAS HISTORY

Instructors: Tracy Peterson & Traci Winkler

Time: All year 9:00 – 10:00

Grade level: 8^th/9^th Grade

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 1 ½ - 3 hours research, reading, and writing each week.

Textbook/Supplies required:

·         The Texas God Created by Dana Buckley

·         True Tales of Texas by Bertha Mae Cox.

Class fee: $5.00 per semester

Class Description: During the fall semester students learn how our Texas state government works through hands-on activities including researching, writing, and debating a bill. In the spring semester students will explore Texas history from early inhabitants, exploration, and settlements to how Texas won its independence and later became a state. There will be 3 to 4 class quizzes. Students will complete a Texas History timeline, and memorize important names, events and dates.

Expectations/Notes:

· During the fall semester students will write a legislative bill for Texas. In the process they will learn basic research skills, critical thinking skills, and governmental legislative procedures. After brainstorming and having the topic approved, the student will research 8 reasons for their bill and 6 reasons against their bill. The student will need weekly access to the Internet, magazines or newspaper articles to supply and document the facts and illustrations they need to support the presentation of their bill.

· Students will complete short weekly writing assignments, which will include the five paragraph essay

· In the spring, students will write a research paper on a topic related to Texas history.

· Students are expected to complete their work on time and bring it to class.

Internet Access: Weekly access needed for research

Grading: Students will be graded on their paragraphs or essays, homework assignments, and class participation.

ELECTIVE CLASSES

Film Making Instructor: Kathie Webster &

Jenny Little

Time: All year or fall semester only 11:30 – 12:30

Grade level: 7^th – 12^th grades

Prerequisites: None

Homework: The amount of homework will vary. Throughout the fall semester students will be writing short scripts and producing them on film. Students continuing the course into the spring will write and produce a movie feature (final project) as a class or in small groups.

Textbook/Supplies required: Students need to have access to a video recorder.

Class fee: $15.00 per semester

Class Description: This year-long class is designed to assist in the education of aspiring filmmakers who enjoy filmmaking, screenwriting, or directing for the glory of God. Students will learn about lighting techniques, camera-work, editing basics, animation, compositing, and production logistics, along with an understanding of the important burden on a filmmaker to understand how to have a God-honoring worldview in the medium of film and how that worldview will affect their filmmaking success or failure. In this course students will make a film that begins with writing the script all the way through the editing process.

Expectations/Notes:

· Students complete assignments each week.

Internet Access: None necessary

Grading: High school students will receive a grade on their assignments based on following the instructions of the assignments and use of the skills taught in lecture. Spring semester grades will be based on the final project.

YEARBOOK Instructor: Robyn Nielsen

Time: all year 11:30 – 12:30

Grade level: 7^th – 12^th grade

Prerequisites: None

Homework: Selling ads, selling and distributing yearbooks; very little, if any, homework.

Textbook/Supplies required: None

Class fee: None

Class Description: Do you have a student who loves to snap pictures and use their creativity? This is the class for them. Students will take pictures of day-to-day events and the behind-the-scenes workings of FAITH. They will also use their creativity while arranging page layouts, interesting interviews, and photography. Their work will be published at the end of the year as a keepsake for FAITH families.

Expectations/Notes:

· Students should sell at least 1 add for the yearbook.

· Student is expected to work diligently to complete assignments according to the deadlines set by the publisher.

Internet Access: None necessary

Grading: No grades are given in this class.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING Instructor: Sandy Ward

Time: All year 11:30 – 12:30 and 2:00 – 3:00

Grade level: 7^th – 12^th grades

Prerequisites: Students must be able to type.

Homework: Students will have weekly assignments to complete at home.

Textbook/Supplies required: Access to a computer and flash drive

Class fee: LAB Fee $25 per semester

Class Description: This course will help a child who is interested in learning basic programming skills. We are currently looking at several options for curriculums and programming languages. Check back for more information.

Expectations/Notes:

· Students will need access to a computer and flash drive

Internet Access: is needed for this course

Grading: TBD

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Instructors: Wanda Altom (11:30 – 12:30)

Sandy Ward (2:00 – 3:00)

Time: fall or spring 11:30 – 12:30 and 2:00 – 3:00

Grade level: 7^th – 12^th grades

Prerequisites: Students must be able to type.

Homework: Students will have weekly assignments to complete at home.

Textbook/Supplies required: Access to a computer with Word, Excel and PowerPoint and flash drive

Class fee: LAB Fee $25 per semester

Class Description: This course will prepare a student to be knowledgeable and proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Students will work on basic keyboarding skills while learning to prepare reports, spreadsheets and presentations.

Expectations/Notes:

· TBD

Internet Access:

Grading: TBD

TOASTMASTERS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Instructor: Tracey Peterson

Time: spring 11:30 – 12:30

Grade level: 7^th – 12^th grades

Prerequisites: None

Homework: Students are expected to do 3 speeches over 15 weeks. On their assigned week they can expect 1 ½ hours to write, rewrite, and memorize their 3-7 minute speeches. The first speech given is about them and the next two are about anything that they are interested in.

Textbook/Supplies required: TBD

Class fee: $10

Class Description: In this course the students will develop creative thinking skills and learn to think on their feet with confidence in a fun and nonthreatening way. This class will help improve the student’s ability to communicate effectively, read and listen analytically, provide instructions in educational material, and opportunities which will give them the skill and experience in the preparation and delivery of speeches. They will begin learning specific kinds of speeches and how to present them as informative and persuasive. A syllabus will be given at the beginning of class. More information about the Toastmasters program can be found at: http://www.toastmasters.org.nz/index.cfm/programmes/youth_leadership.html

Expectations/Notes:

· In addition to the basic expectations for politeness, talking in class, etc., they are expected to have fun by participating as various officers and performing various jobs for club to run. There are timekeepers, counters, evaluators, presidents, secretaries, and vice presidents. Jobs change often so that everyone has the opportunity to learn all the parts of speech making.

· Note to Parents: Class assignments are tailored to student’s abilities and parent’s ability time-wise to help them. Keep me informed of limiting circumstances, so the student can get what you want from the course. Your child will learn even if they never give an actual speech. This is the safest and most enjoyable way I have ever seen to learn how to speak in public.

Internet Access: Only necessary if desired for research on speech topic.

Grading: TBD

TEXAS YOUTH & GOVERNMENT Instructor: Tracey Peterson

Time: spring 11:30 – 12:30

Grade level: 9^th – 12^th grades

Prerequisites: None

Homework: Weekly assignments – NOTE: students competing in the regional and/or state competitions may be required to attend extra practice sessions outside of co-op. See more information below.

Textbook/Supplies required: Texas Youth and Government Manual (provided by instructor)

Class fee: $7.00 for manual + additional fee if student goes on to competition (see notes below)

Class Description: Texas Youth and Government class is a YMCA sponsored program. It is a hands-on approach to learning how the Texas State government works. Skills in the following areas are taught: leadership, communication, research, debate, and speech. Also included are parliamentary procedure, problem-solving/decision-making, group dynamics, and analytical thinking. During class time, students learn the language, rules and vocabulary of three areas of government: judicial, legislative, and the executive governor’s planning committee (EGP). In either a mock trial court or a mock appellate court, students act as a lawyer, judge or witness with a real case that has gone through the legal system. In the legislative sessions, students debate their own researched bills using a modified version of Robert’s Rules of Order. In EGP, students research, present, and defend a proposal for the Governor’s consideration.

Each student has the opportunity to participate in the December regional competition in Houston (held on a Saturday – the cost is $40). Those that qualify at the regional competition can attend the February state competition in Austin (held on a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – the cost is $325).

Expectations/Notes:

· Students are required to fully participate in class – this includes interacting with peers, discussions, role playing and completing weekly homework assignments.

Internet Access: Needed for research of bill topics.

Grading: TBD

PE Instructors: Kim Smith &

Mary-Margaret Eberhardt

Time: fall and spring 11:30 – 12:30 and 2:00 – 3:00

Grade level: 7^th – 12^th grades

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Textbook/Supplies required: Students should wear appropriate clothing and tennis shoes.

Class fee: None

Class Description: TBD

Expectations/Notes:

· Participation is required.

Internet Access: None necessary

Grading: Grading is based solely on class participation

FAITH Homeschool Association

SECONDARY CLASSES