SCIENCES

Let your child’s imagination and creativity meet the science and plant world as we use classification skills to study characteristics of many creatures. This is a fun engaging lab to help children learn about insects, animals and plants! The instructor will partner with Shangri La for videos and games to learn about many plants and animals native to our area. No homework will be assigned.  INFO

Through interactive hands-on projects and journaling, students will learn about the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive, immune systems, and integumentary systems. There will be light homework assigned, mainly limited to memorization work. INFO

 In this lab  students will conduct experiments and see demonstrations to study such concepts as the atmosphere, different cycles, weather, forces and motion, electricity, atoms and molecules, waves, sound, and light. The scope and sequence of the Apologia Exploring Creation with Physical Science text will be used along with other science curricula to enhance experimentation. This is not a complete course, but a lab. Students should be completing coursework at home regularly and/or be enrolled in the CHSEL+ Physical Science class on Tuesdays, to gain the most benefit from this lab. INFO

Students will study how living things interact and impact them in daily life through experimentation and study of the biological world around them. They will spend  time working with partners and in groups to help you practice communication skills while working through experiments related to a general biology study. This class will be interesting and interactive and will complete the lab credit of a biology course. The scope and sequence of Exploring Creation with Biology will be used, but is not required for lab completion as labs are independent of home study. INFO

CHSEL Chemistry Lab takes students through the basics, using hands-on experiments, data collection and calculations that reveal the truth about the world around us! This is NOT a Chemistry course, but a supplemental lab designed to enhance and stimulate the home taught chemistry course.  We use the scope and sequence as laid out in the Discovering Design with Chemistry text , but any high school Chemistry text can and may be adapted to this lab. MORE INFO

MATH and ALGEBRA

This lab involves lessons and activities to use math in real life; identifying place value; mastering multiplication; division facts; adding/subtracting multi-digit numbers; fractions; telling time to the minute; change for a dollar; graphing and more.   INFO

In these labs (Pre-Algebra, Algebra I and Algebra II) students will use all the time to find where concepts are not understood by examining problems that are missed in daily work. The goal of helping students tackle their daily math assignments with greater confidence will be accomplished by strengthening weak understanding of foundational math concepts. Students will complete their math exercises each week and work to discover errors that can be corrected with some instruction.   

ART

This ethnic cooking class will take students on a trip around the globe to learn the different flavors, customs, and cultures of a region.  They will come away with an understanding of why food itself is an integral part of life and tradition in different parts of the world.  

Students will explore art, music, and nature through songs, poetry, imaginative play, games, and simple crafts. INFO

For little artists and budding artistis- Art with Ms. Carissa will take the students through a variety of the different artistic styles and mediums.  Watercolor, oil and chalk pastels, acrylic and tempera paint, and clay will be used. We also attempt to be involved in various art contests throughout the year. Children will be pointed toward their artistic talents, allowing them to see them as a gift from their Creator. INFO

Through mediums such as pencil, colored pencils, watercolors, and acrylics  students will explore existing talent as well as develop new techniques in drawing and painting. This lab centers around the student's talent and interest rather than that of the teacher. Each student will explore the varieties of art and create works based on the basics of art and work with the teacher to complete his/her own projects. Exemplary art will be entered into local art competitions. INFO

This music opportunity is designed for students who have achieved a certain degree of proficiency on their instrument.  An audition, or director approval is required for admission into this class. Students will continue developing their musical skills as well as have the opportunity to participate in All Region Band auditions and Solo and Ensemble Contest to earn individual awards in addition to a concert.  INFO

This opportunity is open to any student interested in learning to play a band instrument: flute, clarinet, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion.  No previous experience is necessary.  Students will be taught everything from the beginning, including how to read music.  We will have a concert in the spring to highlight their progress!  INFO

A variety of theater opportunities for each age and ability level will take place at CHSEL. Students will learn basic acting techniques, explore aspects of live theatre, stimulate imagination and build confidence. Each theater lab will function according the the participants' abilities, from acting in a short play to competitions and full length plays. INFO

In this lab, students will learn how to use design space to customize crafts as well as how to use a Cricut(R) to make different projects out of various materials. Some examples of what students will learn are how to work with cardstock and even press their own designs on a shirt. This is the perfect lab to allow your student to enjoy their creativity and you to enjoy not having the mess! INFO

History/Social Sciences

This lab uses the Character First curriculum booklets. Your child will learn one character attribute per month, such as determination and gratefulness. This lab is meant to build positive values and character using reading material and engaging games or crafts. 

Two labs, one for 1st-3rd and another for 4th-6th, meant to enrich your child's understanding of the United States as a whole and as individual states. The labs will be a study of our states, with emphasis on their history, geography, industry, ratification, "what came from here" items, and how that state affects our country today. Students will learn what makes each state unique, with examples pertaining to food, music, art, and notable figures. 

Young students in this lab will learn and explore through classic children's literature that is read aloud and then they will expand on the stories to include, history, vocabulary, geography, science, character traits, and relationships. This exciting, fun and interactive, hands-on approach, will develop science and social studies concepts while developing  a love for literature in early-readers. Your children will perform activities, experiments and games to allow for a fun learning experience. INFO

Students will depart weekly on an adventure through Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Oceania, & the Americas.

In this lab they will explore 2-3 countries each week, discussing a wide range of topics, including culture, language, religion, music, cuisine, architecture, art, physical geography, climate, landforms, animals, physical boundaries, capital cities and more! INFO

This lab is designed to build leaders and embolden students to make God-honoring choices to the benefit of us all through teaching them to serve one another genuinely; love being the primary catalyst.  The Bible is used as the ethical standard by which the lab is based.  Scripture is vastly sufficient when it comes to leadership, and together students will delve into it. INFO

Literature/Language Arts

Young students in this lab will learn and explore through classic children's literature that is read aloud and then they will expand on the stories to include, history, vocabulary, geography, science, character traits, and relationships. This exciting, fun and interactive, hands-on approach, will develop science and social studies concepts while developing  a love for literature in early-readers. Your children will perform activities, experiments and games to allow for a fun learning experience. INFO

In this lab, students will be read from a selection of modern and classic literature, becoming book detectives! They will peel back the layers of each story to reveal how the characters, plot, and setting, are used by the author to communicate the underlying theme.  They will also work on book-specific projects that may include writing or art projects. 

Students will be exposed to and develop an appreciation for a wide range of classic literature.  While reading assignments will be graded, most of the students’ grades will be project and discussion based, rather than through written tests.  Together they will study the background of the authors, their motivations, and the environment which influenced their writing. 

Students will learn pronunciation and vocabulary for general, everyday conversational situations. Taught at two levels in two labs, this Spanish lab opportunity will help develop and enhance your child's understanding of the language.   INFO

This is the first level of IEW.  This is a writing lab for elementary students new to the Structure and Style method and it lays a solid foundation of writing skills. Over the course of 28 weeks, students will learn how to effectively use a wide range of structural models and stylistic techniques in their compositions, as they write on a variety of enjoyable fiction and non-fiction topics. INFO

Designed for students in middle school, or early high school if the student is a reluctant writer, who are concurrently completing grammar and literature exercises in their home studies. This lab does address some grammar issues along with style and structure elements, but is not a complete instruction course for mechanics and use. 
Students will be introduced to or continue skills in note-taking, key word outlining, narrative writing, summaries, critiques, reports and essay writing as developed through the Teaching Structure and Style practicum with the intention of encouraging critical thinking and personal expression. We will work on each unit in the practicum with consideration for each student's academic level. They will evaluate well-written short stories, articles and essays prior to writing. INFO

Students will be introduced to or continue skills in note-taking, key word outlining, narrative writing, summaries, critiques, reports and essay writing as developed through the Teaching Structure and Style practicum with the intention of encouraging critical thinking and personal expression. We will work on each practicum with consideration for each student's academic level. They will evaluate well-written short stories, articles and essays, including Bible passages, prior to writing. Students will learn and/or practice use of Word documents as well as the student dashboard online, which will enhance basic computing skills and knowledge.  INFO

Designed for students in high school who are concurrently completing grammar and literature exercises in their home studies, this lab will continue the units from level C and proceed to material beyond the notebook, but within the scope of IEW practicum for continuation. Students will continue skills in note-taking, key word outlining, narrative writing, summaries, critiques, reports and essay writing as developed through the Teaching Structure and Style units with the intention of encouraging critical thinking and personal expression. . They will evaluate well-written short stories, articles and essays, including Bible passages, prior to writing. INFO

PE/Fitness

It's PE with a "twist!"

Creative Movement is a great way for children to explore movement through music and physical activities. It also helps build creative thinking, problem solving, gross motor and collaboration skills. We will focus on movement through spatial awareness, creating shapes, letters and patterns, balance through rhythmic activities, hand eye coordination, team work, simple games and more! INFO

Your child will laugh and have fun while getting fit, learning rules to games, and learning how to get along with others, while playing sports and games. 

(5 minutes) Share something positive about your week, while learning a health or fitness tip.

(20 minutes) Fitness and Flexibility Exercises.

(20 minutes) Various Games and Sports:  basketball, soccer, tennis, volleyball and pickle ball.

(5 minutes) Prayer and Wrap up.   INFO

Tuesday CHSEL+ Class Offerings

August 29, 2023 - May 7, 2024

CHSEL Plus is an instructional "class" option now offered to help guide the daily work at home for completion of middle and high school subjects. Each class may include assignments for at home completion guided by parent, weekly instruction, grading and/or testing, and many are supplemented with the interactive, group activities offered  in the Friday CHSEL "labs."

 Science

Exploring all levels of creation, children will learn how everything works togather in God's design. Life science will be a combination of reading, labs and hands on projects both in the classroom and at home.

Learn about the Biosphere through homesteading! We will study the interconnectedness and cyclical design of nature through the principles and practice of regenerative gardening practices and whole use of harvested animals.  From the bottom of the food chain to the top of the food chain, all lives are connected and are designed to support each-other. (what a lesson from nature!)  There will be homework that consists of planning worksheets (explained in class) and research done online.INFO

Along with daily reading assignments to be completed at home by adhering to the completion plan, students will receive the instruction including comprehension checks for each module, concept review, and bi-weekly self checks and tests.   Additional videos or links will be provided to help understand each concept fully. 

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Along with daily reading assignments to be completed at home by adhering to the completion plan, students will receive the instruction including comprehension checks for each module, concept review, and bi-weekly self checks and tests.   Additional videos or links will be provided to help understand each concept fully. INFO

Along with daily reading assignments to be completed at home by adhering to the completion plan, students will receive the instruction including comprehension checks for each chapter, concept review through weekly review and testing to be graded for evaluation. Additional videos or links will be provided to help understand each concep fully. Prior completion of Algebra 1 is required. INFO 

Math

Literature and Language

This is an assignment completion and help workshop that will enable students to work on the assignments given in Friday instructional lab for levels A, B or C while receiving assistance and tutoring through the writing process. Some grammar and mechanics assistance can be given during the writing process, but an emphasis will be on ensuring the Structure and Style taught in writing labs is understood and completed. Since the assignments, boardwork and instruction are given on Fridays, this class is supplemental and requires participation in the Friday lab. INFO

This classroom model will include some of the IEW High School Essay Writing Intensive curriculum and videos, but will not be limited to that material and does not require prior knowledge of IEW Structure and Style. IEW "Speech Boot Camp" will be incoroporated into the course along with numerous supplemental materials including vocabulary enhancement and grammar checking. The goal: to complete each type of essay that is a standard requirement for high school writing followed by a public speaking practicum for each type, ending with introduction to debate. INFO

This classroom model includes daily assignments, daily assignment check and corrections, weekly lecture/instruction, and weekly quizes tests. One day a week is insufficient to complete all material, therefore, assignments will be completed at home and to be turned in on due dates as specified on classroom dashboard and/or each meeting day.  Students should be able to independently learn most lessons throughout the week with reinforcement during weekly lecture/instruction time.  INFO

This classroom model includes assignments, assignment check, weekly lecture/instruction, worksheets accompanying assignments. The Friday lab is designed to enrich this class.Through the use of new areas of topic, students will continue building vocabulary in an effort to expand upon conversation. Students will be given opportunities to practice speaking with a partner and grow in their ability to converse in Spanish. Students are expected to study new vocabulary at home. It is imperative that students know their vocabulary in order to best utilize their time in class with their partner. Students will also be expected to do listening activities at home.

History and Geography

This class for high school geography credit will use Trail Guide to World Geography and Trick Geography to locate, identify and memorize different countries.  The class will delve into what makes a country or a culture, such as the language, music, the arts and food, and how that may or may not relate to other parts of our world. There will be homework assigned regarding the specific lesson or continent studied.  We plan to hold a Geography Bee at the end of the year to display what students have learned.INFO

This class will dive into Texas history via book lessons, engaging labs, and projects. We will explore topics from prehistoric Indians to present day Texas culture and governement. Homework will be assigned.