General Homework Guidelines

• PreK-K: No homework required, but optional homework is sometimes available.
• Grades 1–4: 20–30 minutes of homework per day
• Grades 5–8: 30–45 minutes of homework per day
• Grades 9–12: 45–60 minutes of homework per day

Social Studies

PREK-4 GEOGRAPHY – Window in the World, Indescribable Atlas Adventures, Christian Heroes Then and Now

• Through this elementary geography class, students will develop cultural, political, and geographical awareness through a Christian lens. Find out how God is changing the lives of families everywhere through prayer—from the frozen Arctic to the hottest desert, on the highest mountains and in crowded cities.
• Note: To encourage family learning at home, this class will cover the same countries as the 5-8 geography classes. Homework will differ, but the family read-alouds are the same.
• PreK-K Homework is optional outside of class.

5-8 WORLD GEOGRAPHY – Let’s Go Geography

• Through this geography class, students will develop cultural, political, and geographical awareness. Every two weeks, we will cover a new country. With downloadable lessons, your students will find links to videos, music, and reading materials to help them learn about the focus country. Students will then complete the middle school study “World Exploration” sheets for that country. Each student will select a country to present to the class.
• Note: To encourage family learning at home, this class will cover the same countries as the PreK-4 geography classes. Homework will differ, but the family read-alouds are the same.
• Homework is required for this class.

9-12 FOUNDATIONS IN PERSONAL FINANCE – Dave Ramsey

• “Teens will learn the money skills they’ll use now and for the rest of their lives, so they’ll have a solid foundation when they’re out on their own. This course trades boring formulas and financial theories for time-tested principles, real-life applications, and humor.”

9-12 FOUNDATIONS IN CAREER DISCOVERY – Dave Ramsey

• “This course is designed to give teens the tools they’ll need to uncover careers where they’ll find success and fulfillment. The curriculum includes access to video lessons for students to use at home and access to Ken Coleman’s Get Clear Assessment for Students.”
• Homework is required for this class.

Language Arts

PREK-K LITERACY – LETTER OF THE WEEK

• This is an interactive class focused on phonics – learning about letters and sounds. This is designed for pre-readers who are not yet reading independently.
• No homework is required outside of class.

1-2 GENRES – A PRE-PROCOM CLASS

• This class gives students a chance to practice writing in various genres with an audience! Independent writing is not required, and practicing will happen during class times with support.
• No homework is required outside of class.

3-6 PROCOM WRITING AND SPEAKING

• Curriculum Fee: $100 ($75 when registering 3 or more)
• This class gives students a chance to practice writing in various genres with an audience!   We will try everything from poetry to research papers with age-appropriate assignments.  While assignments are often fun and simple to follow, they are designed to develop higher-level thinking skills, writing skills, and speaking skills that are helpful as they move forward in their education.  A writing teacher and students will provide feedback to encourage the next generation of writers.
• Homework is required for this class.

7-12 PROCOM WRITING AND SPEAKING – EQUIP & LAUNCH

• Curriculum Fee: $100 ($75 when registering 3 or more)
• In our ProCom Writing Classes, students practice writing across various genres, providing feedback, and presenting in small and large groups.
• For Middle and High School ProCom this coming year, we have a special focus on equipping students for their future, in both practical and spiritual ways. Assignments will include designing resumes, exploring careers, participating in interviews, and working on applications. We will also learn about popular religions and philosophies through film and how to analyze the messages through a Biblical lens. We will enjoy reflecting on our learning about these messages by composing in different genres, including movie reviews, fan fiction, and song lyrics.
• Students in Career Exploration (high school) and World Geography and Cultures (middle school) will benefit from this focus, as there is integration between classes and assignments. However, participation in these other classes is not required for ProCom assignments, which are designed as stand-alone projects.
• Students will participate in all stages of the writing process, which includes prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. Concepts for writing assignments will be taught in class, and assignments will be posted in the students’ Google Classroom. Students will also complete and submit their writing assignments and provide feedback to their peers in this online environment.
• Homework is required for this class.

Science

PREK-K SCIENCE – My Little Trees

• This curriculum uses a unit study approach to touch on all three major fields of science. Because the students are young, the goal is to feed curiosity through exposure to a wide range of scientific topics.
• No homework is required for this class, but parents are welcome to access the units and continue them at home if they choose.

1-6 SCIENCE IN THE BEGINNING – Berean Builders

• “Introducing scientific concepts in the context of history, the days of creation serve as a structure through which a wide variety of scientific topics are presented, including light, energy conservation, air & water, botany, the solar system, zoology, and aspects of human anatomy and physiology.”
• Homework is required for this class.

7-8 GENERAL SCIENCE – Apologia

• “General Science explores broad topics such as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, geology, archaeology, biology, and more, with a large focus on Earth Science (astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, earth study, geology, paleontology, and environmental science). Hands-on experiments are included throughout, giving students practical experience as they discover the principles behind science and learn how to record and report data. Students will learn to see God’s hand in all of life as they learn about the world He made; they will also read testimonies from modern-day scientists who interpret data through a Christian worldview.”
• Labs are done in class.
• Homework is required for this class.

9-12 BIOLOGY – Apologia

• “This college-prep biology course has a lab. Textbook readings are backed by hands-on experiments that take students’ book knowledge and bring it into real-world applications. After completing this course, students will be able to understand the vocabulary of biology and gain a strong understanding of the scientific method that will equip them to analyze data across other disciplines.”
• Labs are done in class.
• Homework is required for this class.
• NOTE: Apologia Biology could be considered a freshman-level college science course. If the student does well and studies for the CLEP exam, it is possible for the student to receive college credit for this class.

9-12 CHEMISTRY IN THE KITCHEN – Guest Hollow

• Curriculum Fee: $40 (cooking supplies)
• “This is a PRACTICAL chemistry course for those of you who have students who hate math, hate science, and are in tears thinking of that scary chemistry textbook they are supposed to choke down. This is also the perfect science curriculum for those students who LOVE science and want to learn some down-to-earth science they will use and enjoy knowing throughout their lives.”
• Some labs are done in class.
• This class requires homework and some labs to be completed outside of class.

Electives and Languages

PreK-K Gym Class

• A welcoming preschool gym class featuring guided motion activities and structured play, where kids build coordination, confidence, and teamwork while staying active together.

1-6 KARATE – Tang Soo Do

• In this class, you will be learning so much more than just kicking and punching. Tang Soo Do stresses the development of individual character, integrity, and respect for others, along with utilizing a structured and systematic method of using empty hands (no weapons) and foot fighting in self-defense. Our class will also explore basic weapon forms, physical activity, games, and martial arts terminology.
• All students will start off as a white belt and will be required to test at least once a year to become a yellow belt ($55). Testing will be offered at the end of each semester, and for students who want to challenge themselves. They can test twice, becoming an orange-striped yellow belt. After you test, you will be able to learn a whole new set of skills.
• Gym clothes and a water bottle are required for this highly active class.

4-9 THEATER 101 ELECTIVE

• Geared towards 4th through 9th, this interactive theater class will combine improvisation and student performance. The focus will be character building, stage knowledge, and other basic skills of theatre performance. Students will have small-scale performances throughout the year, with a goal of a larger performance for the showcase. Prerequisites -none
• Homework for this class will be around 20 minutes or less a day.

1-8 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

• Curriculum Fee: $100
• ASL is a hands-up interactive class taught by Cheryl Bliss, nationally certified interpreter, which will have times of voices-on and voices-off. A song will be taught in ASL to perform at the end-of-the-year showcase. She has been teaching ASL for 11 years, with two years being at this location.
• Homework is required for this class.

8-12 GERMAN – Jens and Jakob Learn German

• Alles Liebe aus Deutschland! “From Germany with love” pretty much covers it all! We will spend time getting to know Germany: 
  • Country and Culture
  • Lovely Language
  • Holidays & History
  • Tastes & Treats
• Our main book, “Jens und Jakob,” will help students approach learning the language in an enjoyable yet systematic way. The class will hear and speak German while following along a bit of history, all wrapped up in a neat story.
• Classroom time will be a mix of learning about German culture and learning the German language. We will hone our study skills and grow into a system that should help students broaden their vocabulary, overcome common hurdles, and help them to become confident in having simple conversations. Ever so often, we may even have a little taste!
• Homework is required for this class. Studying at home will include using the provided video material to hear German, practicing pronunciation, and diligently studying vocabulary, as well as researching places old and new.