Returning Families
Registration Opens April 25
New Families
Registration Opens May 5
Class Schedule (2024-2025)
Period |
K-1st |
2nd-3rd |
4th-5th |
6th-8th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (9:15-10:15) |
Science | English (5-6)
OR |
English (5-6)
OR |
|
| 2nd (10:15-11:15) |
Rowing Through the ABC’s | Music | Science | Phys Ed |
| LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH | LUNCH |
| 3rd (12:00-1:00) |
Music | Phys Ed | Primary Art 2 | World Geography
OR |
| 4th (1:00-2:00) |
Introduction to Art | Intro to Literature | Phys Ed | Music |
| 5th (2:00-3:00) |
Phys Ed | Primary Art 1 | Music
OR |
Conversational Spanish |
Our Classes (2024-2025)
Conversational Spanish
Teacher:
Cristina McOmber
Class Periods:
Grades 6-8 (5th Period)
(Grades 6-8)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
See below
Description:
Students will be introduced to the basics of conversational Spanish through listening, speaking, singing, writing and playing games with a native Spanish speaker. Students will learn to express and understand ideas on topics such as common conversational phrases, vocabulary using numbers, calendar and weather, descriptions, likes and dislikes, and everyday life in general.
Required Materials:
- Printing paper
- Lined paper
- Pens & Pencils
- Colored pencils
- Highlighter
- One pack of post-it notes
- Enclosed pencil sharpener, eraser
- Glue stick, scissors
- Folder to store handouts
- Dry erase marker: blue or black
Drama
Teacher:
Shawnetta McCombs
Class Periods:
Grades 6-8 (1st Period)
(Grades 6-8)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
None
Description:
Introduction to Drama is a class designed to give students the basics of drama. Topics covered include theater vocabulary, technical elements of theater, warm up and improvisation exercises, forms and styles of drama, skits and an opportunity to create skits.
English
Teacher:
Cari Morrison
Class Periods:
Grades 5-6 (1st Period)
(Grades 5-6)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
See below
Description:
This class will introduce two novels throughout the year–one in the fall and one in the spring–and will lead students to practice comprehension, simple literary analysis, and writing in response to the literature. In addition to the two novels, the class will explore other literary genres and introduce basic literary elements. Some basic grammar concepts may be reviewed in the context of the literature/writing activities as well. Students will also review and practice writing strong paragraphs for different purposes, including description, cause-effect, compare/contrast. Additional writing activities may include longer writing assignments using these foundational skills.
Additional notes: There will be some homework assigned each week to review concepts from class and/or to prepare for discussion/activities in the upcoming classroom periods. Writing assignments may require time at home for completion and/or revision.
This course is intended to supplement and support your home English/Language Artsinstruction, but not to fully replace it.
Required Materials:
- 3-ring binder with loose-leaf paper and 3 dividers
- pen or pencil
- highlighter
- colored pencils
- glue stick
Introduction to Art
Teacher:
Jamie Salerno
Class Periods:
K-1 (4th Period)
(Grades K-1)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
Information Pending
Description:
Introduction to Art (Grades K-1)
In Introduction to Art, your student will explore the building blocks of art elements such as lines, color, shapes, and texture. Each art lesson is designed to help cultivate the fine motor skills that are needed to build confidence and creativity. Together, we will develop elementary art skills such as cutting, coloring in the lines, and using basic art materials to provide a solid foundation for your young artist. Through the use of storytelling, they will be guided through an original art project that ties into the theme of the story.
Introduction to Literature
Teacher:
Evelyn Moltumyr
Class Periods:
2-3 (4th Period)
(Grades 2-3)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
Folder
Description:
Students will be read aloud to from living picture books set on different continents. They will hear stories about many different countries and cultures around the world. Some topics covered will be food, art, music, and historical events. Using the stories, they will be introduced to basic elements of literature such as character, setting, plot, and conflict. We will read different genres of literature, including non-fiction, fiction, historical fiction, poetry, and biographies.
Class time will consist of reading and discussing the story and completing activities to reinforce the literature element taught. Work not completed in class may be sent home to finish, but homework will not be regularly assigned. This class is designed to complement your language arts curriculum, not replace it.
Music
Teacher:
Shawnetta McCombs
Class Periods:
K-1 (3rd Period)
2-3 (2nd Period)
4-5 (5th Period)
6-8 (4th Period)
(Grades K-8)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
See below
Description:
K – 1: Students in kindergarten and first grade will learn the basics of music theory through activities centered around children’s literature. Rhythm and melody will be explored through interactive games and activities. The class will also explore music around the world including culture, instruments, dance, children’s games and songs. Students will listen to a variety of music pieces throughout the year. And of course there will be lots of singing. Students will apply what they learn and perform as a group for the closing program each semester.
2 – 3: Students in second and third grade will learn about the instrument families and the orchestra. Rhythm and melody will be further developed through interactive games and activities. The concept of musical themes will be explored along with emotion through music using famous musical works. Singing is also an important component of class. Students will apply what they learn and perform as a group for the closing program each semester.
4 – 5: Students in fourth and fifth grade will learn about composers as well as listen to some of their famous pieces. In the fall they will learn music theory including note reading and rhythm through interactive games and hands-on activities. In the Spring semester, students will apply what they have learned and play the recorder. Singing is also a component of music class. Students will perform for the closing program each semester.
6 – 8: Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade will study music genres including the elements that make up each genre. Students will learn about the music time periods. They will learn about opera, ballet and orchestral suites. Percussion and singing are also a component of music class. Students will learn how to read choral music and proper singing technique. The class will sing and perform for the closing program each semester.
Required Materials:
- •1/2 inch 3-ring binder with dividers (Only required for grades 3-4)
- Pocket Folder
- Recorder (Only required for grades 4-5)
Physical Education
Teacher:
Reggie McKenna
Class Periods:
K-1 (5th Period)
2-3 (3rd Period)
4-5 (4th Period)
(Grades K-5)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
None
Description:
Our goal is to provide a friendly introduction to sports and fitness while building coordination and self esteem using a hands-on approach that integrates the physical and mental aspects of each lesson: children have a chance to see, touch and experience each sport. We gear our program for their maximum enjoyment, while learning team skills, cooperation and sportsmanship. Every child is a part of our “team”, no matter what their level of skill. We guide students through all phases of physical development: eye/hand coordination, large and fine motor skills, muscle development, body balance and cardio-respiratory enhancement.
It is important that your children dress appropriately for physical activity. Tennis shoes or sneakers are a must. Children should wear comfortable clothing with freedom of movement. Dresses or skirts are not recommended.
Physical Education
Teacher:
Lilli Camparetto
Class Periods:
Grades 6-8 (2nd Period)
(Grades 6-8)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
None
Description:
Middle School Physical Education is a movement-based course for 6th-8th graders incorporating exercise and physical activity. Throughout the course, students will learn and apply various physical skills with the goal of 1) engaging in consistent meaningful movement, 2) improving their physical literacy, and 3) increasing their knowledge of physical training techniques. Unit topics throughout this course include mobility & flexibility; muscular strength; cardiovascular endurance; muscular power (plyometrics & agility); injury prevention; and sport-specific skills such as basketball, dance, volleyball, and soccer. Students are expected to participate meaningfully in each class session by coming prepared with closed-toed sneakers or tennis shoes, and a change of clothes that allows for movement. This course may include occasional classroom-based lectures and homework assignments such as review worksheets or handouts. However, for most class sessions, students should come prepared to have fun and get a little sweaty!
Primary Art 1 & 2
Teacher:
Jamie Salerno
Class Periods:
2-3 (5th Period)
4-5 (3rd Period)
(Grades 2-5)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
Information Pending
Description:
In Primary Art 1&2, students will build upon the skills they acquired in the Introduction to Art and Primary Art 1 while continuing to develop new skills and techniques that will focus on expanded art elements like value, texture, space and form. Students will also learn how to use these elements in their own art work while exploring art from different cultures, history and environmental influences.
Rowing Through the ABC’s
Teacher:
Colleen Pawloski
Class Periods:
K-1 (2nd Period)
(Grades K-1)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
See below
Description:
This class will use classical children’s literature to teach the alphabet, as well as, simple geography, simple science, handwriting, and basic elements of literature. Each week the students will listen to a story and “row” through it using Five In A Row (FIAR) inspired activities. The students will learn a letter of the alphabet each week that corresponds with the story. They students will identify the county/ state that the story takes place in and locate it on a map. They will also complete hands-on science activities related to the story. Each week the students will practice handwriting skills relating to the story. The handwriting sheets will be placed in a binder and given to the parents at the end of the year.
Classical stories to be used during this class include:
How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World
Blueberries for Sal
The Rag Coat
Ferdinand
Owl Moon
The Story about Ping
• For a complete list of stories please contact the teacher
This class is designed to enrich your homeschool curriculum.
Required Materials:
- Pencils/pencil case
- Pencil sharpener
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Colored pencils
Science
Teacher:
Amy Miller
Class Periods:
2-3 (1st Period)
4-5 (2nd Period)
6-8 (3rd Period)
(Grades 2-8)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
See below
Description:
Science in the Beginning is the first book in a hands-on, multilevel elementary science series that introduces scientific concepts using history as its guide. Because each lesson is built around an activity or experiment, it is engaging for all elementary students. 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. Students will complete 2-3 lessons in class with some light to moderate, grade dependent, homework. Each student will build a notebook of information related to the lessons completed throughout the year.
Grades 2-3
This class will complete the review questions for the youngest students in class, and will have the occasional outside of class worksheet/coloring sheet/activity to be completed at home.
Grades 4-5
This class will have light work to be done outside of class time consisting of the Older Student lesson review and the occasional supplemental worksheet/activity.
Grades 6-7
This class will have a moderate amount of work to be done outside of class consisting of the Oldest Student Lesson Review, which will involve critical thinking and writing about the classroom lessons, along with the occasional supplemental worksheet/activity.
Required Materials:
- Science in the Beginning,© 2013 by Dr. Jay L. Wile, Published by Berean Builders, ISBN: 978-0-9890424-0-6
- 1 ½ inch three ring binder with a pocket folder and notebook paper
- Pencils
- Scissors
- Glue/glue stick
- Crayons or colored pencils
World Geography
Teacher:
Colleen Pawloski
Class Periods:
6-8 (1st Period)
(Grades 6-8)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
See below
Description:
This class will use Trail Guide to World Geography by Cindy Wiggers. The students will identify continents and oceans, as well as countries/ capitals within each continent. Students will develop their mapping skills as they work in class “traveling around the world” to mark places and features on outline maps. Students will learn geographical terms and become familiar with physical features of the world by creating an illustrated geography dictionary. Students will become increasingly independent in completing a world geography notebook. Activities and games will be incorporated into the class time to review and solidify geography skills. Point of interest projects (short projects) will be assigned every couple of weeks. These projects will be presented in class. There will be an end of the year project (to be determined).
This class is designed for the students to complete most work in class. Homework will include work not completed in class and “point of interest” projects. This class may incorporate the book Around the World in 80 Days depending on student interest.
Required Materials:
- Trail Guide to World Geography by Cindy Wiggers
- Atlas- (to be determined)
- 3-inch binder
- 9- tab divider pages
- Pencils/pencil case
- Pencil sharpener
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Colored pencils
Writing Skills*
Teacher:
Sharon Wilkinson
Class Periods:
4-5 (5th Period)
(Grades 4-5)
Fees:
$185 Tuition
Required Materials:
See below
Description:
*Permission Required to Register
This class is ideal for the reluctant writer, who is intimidated by the enormous task of transforming an empty page into a written composition. Starting at the sentence level, students will learn to plan, compose, expand, and revise their ideas. Each step of the writing process is broken down into smaller, more manageable parts and directly taught in a step-by-step cumulative method. Assignments are designed to be achievable, beginning with the simple sentence and progressing to the more complex paragraph. With a focus on expository writing, the mechanics of writing will be integrated into the lessons and taught as tools to help students achieve their writing goals.
Required Materials:
- Writing Skills Workbook A by Diana Hanbury King
- A Spelling Dictionary for Beginning Writers
- Binder or folder for completed work
- Wide lined paper or cursive writing paper, pencil/pens etc
- Optional – not required for the class, but strongly encouraged for at-home work:
- Cursive handwriting workbook (e.g. Diana Hanbury King’s Cursive Handwriting Skills – right-handed, left-handed, or Handwriting Without Tears)
- Keyboarding skills workbook/game etc (e.g. Diana Hanbury King’s Keyboarding Skills or Nessie Fingers)