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3596640-68834000BEHC CLASS DESCRIPTIONSMATHEMATICSMath Diagnostic Tests: Placement tests are required for all students new to BEHC math classes. There is not a specific passing score on these math placement tests. The tests are intended to provide information about a student’s skills so that a student can either work on the skills necessary to excel in a given class or he/she can take a class at a lower level than he/she had planned to solidify his/her math skills for future courses and testing. The purpose of a placement test is not to pass or to fail a student. They are to give the instructor a realistic view of the student’s strengths and weaknesses so that the student can successfully complete the appropriate math class.Parental Involvement: All math classes require students to complete daily math lessons and to correct their own work based on the answers in the back of the text or in the answer key. All work must be shown. Students should expect to complete at least an hour to an hour and a half a day of work. Parents should verify that their students are completing and checking their daily work and then initializing it to verify that they have done so. Parents do not need to understand the work; they just need to be involved in the process, so they will know if their student is having difficulty. Students must keep up with class work or risk being dropped from the class, unless there are extenuating circumstances.Note: If considering college, all students are required to take Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 and a 4th math of choice in high school.Middle School Math FoundationsInstructor – Carmen Behar (brainworks100@)Tuition: $3751 CreditGrades 7-8Course Description: ?Prior to learning algebra, most?students need more review of things like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and especially division which is then used with fractions, decimals and percentages. Fluency in these areas will almost guarantee a smooth transition to Algebra 1. This course is designed to solidify the framework of math before transitioning to the abstract concepts associated with algebra. ?Students will then be introduced to algebraic processes such as arithmetic calculation, measurements, and geometry while new concepts such as pre-algebra, ratios, probability and statistics are introduced as preparation for upper level mathematics. Class time will be interactive with strong student participation encouraged. Assignments will include practice problems, reviews, fluency drills, quizzes/tests, and games on occasion. Internet links or interactive online activities may also be assigned for further reinforcement.Pre-requisite: General Math Grade 6 or 7, Proficiency demonstrated on the placement test. The Diagnostic test must be taken and submitted before your placement in the course will be confirmed.Parental Involvement: see aboveRequired Materials: SaxonMath8/7;.3rd?Edition;?ISBN-9781591413202 Saxon Math 8/7; Homeschool Packet; Tests &Answers;?ISBN-9781591413240 Saxon Math 8/7; Solutions Manual;?ISBN-9781591413288 (Can purchase Saxon 8/7 Homeschool Kit or purchase pieces separately—Amazon, , , , etc)DIVE Saxon 8/7 instructional video for 3rd Edition (optional but very beneficial especially if student and/or parent struggles with math. Each Saxon lesson concept is taught step-by-step on a digital whiteboard, averaging about 10-15 minutes in length. DIVE teaches the same concepts as Saxon, but does not use the problems given in the text; it cannot be used as a solutions guide.)1 ?” binder, notebook paper, pencils, dry erase markers, graph paperPre-Algebra Instructor – Robin Parker (parkerbunch7@)Tuition: $3751 CreditGrades 8-9 Course Description: Students will be introduced to algebraic processes in this Pre-Algebra course with an introduction to geometry and discrete mathematics. Units include: Prime and Composite numbers; fractions & decimals; order of operations, coordinates, exponents, square roots, ratios, algebraic phrases, probability, the Pythagorean Theorem and more. The conceptualization of the skills will be emphasized to enhance student’s understanding of math. Group activities, problem solving and application to real life will be incorporated throughout using drawing/models and hands-on where necessary. Assignments will include practice problems, reviews, quizzes, tests, standardized test prep and games on occasion. Internet links or interactive online activities may also be assigned for further reinforcement.Pre-requisite: Pre-Algebra A or proficiency demonstrated on the placement test. The Diagnostic test must be taken and submitted before your placement in the course will be confirmed.Parental Involvement:?See above Required Materials: Saxon ? Textbook, Student 3rd Edition,Grade 8, 2004 ISBN-13:?978-1565771499?ISBN-10:? 1565771494? Student Tests?& Answers????ISBN-13:?978-1591411727ISBN-10:?1591411726?Edition: 3rdSolutions Manual? ? ? ?ISBN-13:?978-1565771314 ? ISBN-10:?1565771311 Edition: 3rd (Can purchase Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit or purchase pieces separately—Amazon, , , , etc)DIVE Saxon 1/2 instructional video for 3rd Edition (optional but very beneficial especially if student and/or parent struggles with math. Each Saxon lesson concept is taught step-by-step on a digital whiteboard, averaging about 10-15 minutes in length. DIVE teaches the same concepts as Saxon, but does not use the problems given in the text; it cannot be used as a solutions guide.)1 ?” binder, notebook paper, pencils, dry erase markers, graph paper, graphing calculator (TBA)Algebra 1 BEHARInstructor – Carmen Behar (brainworks100@)Tuition: $3751CreditGrades 9-10Course Description: Students will continue deepening their understanding of algebraic processes in this Algebra 1 course. Units include: Expressions and Equations, Linear Functions, Polynomials and Nonlinear Functions, Radical and Rational Functions and Data Analysis. The conceptualization of the skills will be emphasized to enhance student’s understanding of math. Group activities, problem solving and application to real life will be incorporated throughout using drawing/models and hands-on where necessary. Class time will be interactive with strong student participation encouraged. Assignments will include practice problems, reviews, quizzes, tests, standardized test prep. Internet links or interactive online activities may also be assigned for further reinforcement. Parental Involvement: See abovePre-requisite: Pre-Algebra, Proficiency demonstrated on the placement test. The Diagnostic test must be taken and submitted before your placement in the course will be confirmed.Required Materials: Saxon Algebra 1 ISBN-13:?978-1565771345??ISBN-10:?1565771346?Edition:?3rdStudent Tests & Answers????ISBN-13:?978-1565771390 ? ? ??ISBN-10:?1565771397 ?Edition:3rdSolutions Manual? ? ??ISBN-13:?978-1565771314? ?ISBN-10:?1565771311??Edition:?3rd (Can purchase Saxon Algebra 1 Homeschool Kit or purchase pieces separately—Amazon, , , , etc)DIVE Saxon Algebra 1 instructional video for 3rd Edition (optional but very beneficial especially if student and/or parent struggles with math. Each Saxon lesson concept is taught step-by-step on a digital whiteboard, averaging about 10-15 minutes in length. DIVE teaches the same concepts as Saxon, but does not use the problems given in the text; it cannot be used as a solutions guide.)1?” binder, notebook paper, 4-5 dividers, pencils, dry erase markersAlgebra 1 HALLBERGInstructor–Anthony Hallberg (ajh343@) Tuition: $375 1Credit Grades 9-10Course Description: Topics include: Real Numbers, Equations, Inequalities, Problem Solving,Graphs and Functions, Solving Systems of Linear Equations, Exponents and Polynomials, Factoring Polynomials, Rational Expressions. After each week’s lecture, homework will be assigned. Parental Involvement: Parents remain the primary teachers and should make sure that students complete homework on time, are prepared for quizzes and exams, and seek help from myself when or if necessary. Also see above.Pre-requisite: Pre-Algebra, Proficiency demonstrated on the placement test. The Diagnostic test must be taken and submitted before your placement in the course will be confirmed.Required Materials: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra (4th edition), by Elayn Martin-Gay.ISBN-10: 0136007317. This book will also be used for Algebra 2. Scientific calculator, quarter inch graph paper. Worked out solutions to even numbered exercises will be provided. Algebra2 Instructor–Anthony Hallberg (ajh343@) Tuition:$375 1Credit Grade10-12 Course Description: Topics include: Review of Algebra 1 topics, Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities, Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables, Radicals, Rational Exponents, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Functions and Equations, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Sequences, Series, Binomial Theorem, Conic Sections. After each week’s lecture, homework will be assigned. Parental Involvement: Parents remain the primary teachers and should make sure that students complete homework on time, are prepared for quizzes and exams, and seek help from myself when or if necessary.Pre-requisite: Algebra 1, Proficiency demonstrated on the placement test. The Diagnostic test must be taken and submitted before your placement in the course will be confirmed.Required Materials: Beginning and Intermediate Algebra (4th edition), by Elayn Martin-Gay.ISBN-10: 0136007317. Scientific calculator, quarter inch graph paper. Worked out solutions to even numbered exercises will be provided.Geometry Instructor–Anthony Hallberg (ajh343@) Tuition: $375 1Credit Grade10-12 Course Description: Topics include: Points, Lines, Planes, Angles, Deductive Reasoning, Parallel Lines and Planes, Congruent Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Inequalities in Geometry, Similar Polygons, Right Triangles, Circles, Areas of Plane Figures, Areas and Volumes of Solids, Constructions and Loci. Parental Involvement: Parents should make sure that students complete homework on time, are prepared for quizzes and exams, and seek help from myself when or if necessary.Pre-requisite: Algebra 1, Proficiency demonstrated on the placement test. The Diagnostic test must be taken and submitted before your placement in the course will be confirmed.Required Materials: Geometry by Jurgensen, Brown and Jurgensen. ISBN-10: 0-395-97727-4ISBN-13: 978-0-395-97727-9. Scientific calculator, quarter inch graph paper, protractor, compass. Worked out solutions to all assigned homework exercises and chapter reviews will be provided. Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus or Private Math Tutoring Upon RequestSAT/ACT Math/English Prep CourseInstructor: Anthony Hallberg, Math (ajh343@)Tuition:$200/semester(If signing up for 2nd semester, deposit is required with balance due December 1)? Credit *Course is designed to be completed in one semester. It can be taken in the Fall or Spring semester or both. Grades 10-12Course Description: The SAT/ACT Math Prep Course covers the mathematics concepts, problem solving strategies, and tips necessary to prepare students to take these tests with greater competence and confidence. ?Each class will consist of a lecture/discussion followed by time for students to apply what they have learned to SAT/ACT style questions, including reviewing the assigned weekly practice test completed at home by the student the week prior.Pre-requisite: Students must have completed one semester of Geometry (or be currently enrolled) and have a solid foundation in Algebra 1 to be prepared for this class.Parental Involvement: The parents MUST see that each week the homework is completed. Final class results are DIRECTLY proportional to the student’s commitment to work at home between classes. The success to SAT/ACT preparation is practice so we encourage students to repeat this course if necessary to improve their skills.Required Materials: The SAT/ACT Preparatory books are constantly revised. The teacher will select the book and edition prior to the start of the course. Only one book is needed for both Math and English Prep.SCIENCE (High School)Note: If considering college, all students are required to take Physical Science, Biology, and a 3rd science of choice plus two labs in high school.Anatomy and Physiology Honors Instructor – Cara Abbott (cjabbott2014@) Tuition: $400+$75 lab fee 1 Credit plus lab Grade 10-12 Course Description: This high school course presents a comprehensive overview of both the anatomy and the physiology of all eleven organ systems of the human body. By learning and exploring the intricacies of the human body, students will develop a deeper understanding of how God fearfully and wonderfully created humans in His image. Because anatomy and physiology is best learned through hands-on activities, this course will be largely comprised of demonstrations, labs, and dissections. Lectures, group discussions, and group games will also be included during scheduled enrichment time. After completion of this course, students will be more than ready to take college level anatomy and physiology courses. If the student completes the assigned work to the instructor’s satisfaction, this course should be recorded as one Honors Anatomy and Physiology with Lab credit.Pre-requisite: BiologyParental Involvement: Parents remain the primary teachers by monitoring the completion of reading assignments, homework, and assessments as specified by the curriculum schedule established by the instructor.Required Materials: Textbook--?Apologia: The Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, 2nd Edition, ISBN: 978-1935495727Biology – Lecture and lab (Honors Option)Instructor: Cara Abbott (cjabbott2014@)Tuition: $400 + $75 lab fee1 Credit plus labGrade 10-12Course description: This high school course presents a comprehensive overview of the Science of Life.? Starting with the amazing balance of physical conditions for life on earth, students learn about the organization of life from the basic unit, the cell, to the interaction of species within ecosystems, giving emphasis to the vocabulary and physiology of biology.?Using a young-earth Creation-based approach, the course begins with a general survey of the chemistry of life, basic physical properties in life processes, and the essentials of cell biology.? The students learn about the cell by looking at various organisms in the Kingdoms Monera and Protista.? An introduction to the fundamentals of genetics allows students to grasp the Creator’s amazing variation and biodiversity in His creation.Functional tissues and organ systems as well as reproductive cycles will be studied in depth in fungi, plants, and animals lead to the classification of organismal groups.? These concepts will be reinforced at BEHC through a variety of dissections, models and microscope labs.?Interactions between species, populations, and communities of organisms will be explored in the topic of ecology.? With the foundational knowledge of classification by systems and ecological interactions, students will examine the controversy of the interpretation of scientific evidence leading to theories in macro- and microevolution.?Students may complete Biology with Lab for regular credit or for honors credit. Honors credit will require additional, slightly more difficult assignments and a higher level of examination.Pre-requisites:?Physical Science and/or a solid understanding of Middle School Science with a desire to learn Biology.Parental Involvement: Parents remain the primary teachers by monitoring the completion of reading assignments, homework, and assessments as specified by the curriculum schedule established by the instructor. Required Materials: Apologia?Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd Edition?Textbook ISBN:?978-1-932012-54-5 ?Access to internet is necessary to download weekly study guides and review concepts on free educational websites.Good set of coloring pencils, eraser, pencils, pens, ruler and a binder for storing weekly study guides and lab reports. Notebook or loose-leaf paper for taking notes in class.Chemistry with Lab, Regular or Honors Credit Available (not offered in 2016-2017)Tuition: $450 +$75 lab fee 1 Credit plus lab Grade 10-12Course Description: Chemistry with Lab is based on systematic laboratory investigations of matter, chemical reactions, and the role of energy in those reactions. This course is designed to be a first-year high school introduction to chemistry, giving students a thorough foundation in comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing useful models of the structure and properties of matter and the mechanisms of interactions. It is designed to prepare students for college-level course work both in the sciences as well as in study habits and test-taking skills.Students may complete Chemistry with Lab for regular credit or for honors credit. Honors credit will require additional, slightly more difficult assignments and a higher level of examination.Prerequisites: Algebra 1Parental Involvement:? Parents remain the primary teachers and will be required to make sure the assigned reading and activities are completed weekly. It is essential that parents maintain a check on their students work in order for the student not to fall behind in his or her work. During class each week’s assignment will be reviewed.??Students should plan on spending approximately 45 to 60 minutes per day on outside work. Required Materials: Discovering Design with Chemistry by Jay Wile, Berean Builders Publisher.MicroChem Manual by Frank Eshelman, Access to internet is necessary to review concepts on free educational websites and YouTube links. These are especially helpful for auditory and kinesthetic learners.Calculator with of exponential and logarithmic function (scientific calculator), Good set of coloring pencils, eraser, pencils and pens, Notebook for extra paperMarine Biology Honors Instructor – Christa Jewett (christa@) Tuition: $400+$50 lab fee (optional field trip expenses are additional) 1 Credit plus lab Grade: 9-12 Course Description: This course is an Honors level course that offers a biblically-based overview of Marine Biology and includes two laboratories, one each semester, as well as four optional field trips to supplement the student’s class work.? The field trips will be offered on various days of the week.?The fall semester will focus on the ocean environment and marine ecosystems. Topics will include discussing scientific information presented in the Bible about the ocean, the chemistry and physics of seawater, ocean currents, waves and tides, ocean zonation and marine ecosystems such as coral reefs, sea grasses etc., taxonomy. The first few weeks of class will focus on water and marine chemistry and physical oceanography which will discuss physics of seawater as well as currents, waves, tides etc. The semester laboratory will allow students to perform water quality analysis on various seawater samples.The spring semester will focus on marine flora and fauna.? Topics will include biblical environmentalism, community dynamics, symbiotic relationships, algae and marine animals. The students will also perform a shark dissection as their laboratory for the semester. ?Parental Involvement:?Parents will receive regular communications, as needed, from the teacher via email. Homework assignments for each semester will be provided to the parents at the beginning of each semester. Parents will be required to check their email regularly in order to stay informed regarding any changes to their student’s assignments and progress as well as upcoming field trips. However, as this is an honors-level high school science course, the student will be held mainly responsible for communicating with their parents and completing their homework as assigned.Required Materials:?Students will be provided with classroom and laboratory materials, instruction, curriculum, handouts and visual aids. Student will be required to provide his or her own 2” binder notebook, writing utensil and Bible (NKJV or NIV, preferred).Nutritional Science/Baking and Decorating 1 Instructor – Chef Fran Glover (fglover.cakeboutique@) Tuition: $375+$100 supply fee (nutritional folder, decorating tools and bags) +$100/semester activity fee for food costs (payable in full per 16 week semester) Supply fee must be paid with deposit. 1 Credit Grades 7-12Course Description: The students will learn how to make cookies, mini pies and different styles of mini cakes and cupcakes. This course will also teach the students how to make simple buttercream, which they will use to frost their cakes and make decorations with piping. They will learn how to make fondant and properly knead the fondant and cover a cake in fondant.Sanitation and proper food handling of baked goods will be emphasized.There will be quizzes, a written paper. The tests will cover course work on nutrition, the science of baking, health/sanitation, baking and decorating practical exams. Students will be responsible to bring requested supplies to class. Required Materials: All baking and decorating materials will be provided by Chef Fran along with a class binder. Students should purchase an apron.Nutritional Science/Baking and Decorating 2 (Course offering will be determined by student enrollment) Instructor – Chef Fran Glover (fglover.cakeboutique@) Tuition: $375 + $75 supply fee + $100/semester activity fee for food costs (payable in full per 16 week semester) 1 Credit Middle and High School Course Description: This course is an extension of Baking and Decorating 1. In this program, the students will learn how to bake and fill their cakes and elaborately decorate with detail while becoming more proficient in the use of buttercream, fondant, and learning to make handmade flowers out of fondant. Pre-requisite: Nutritional Science/Baking and Decorating 1Required Materials: All baking and decorating materials will be provided by Chef Fran as students will have new decorating tools. Students will also continue using their decorating materials from Baking and Decorating 1. Nutritional Science/Cooking 1 Instructor – Chef Fran Glover (fglover.cakeboutique@) Tuition: $375+$100 supply fee (nutritional binder, knives, and knife bag) +$100/semester food activity fee (payable in full per 16 week semester) Supply fee must be paid with deposit. 1 Credit Grade 7–12Course Description: The goal of this program is for students to understand and appreciate food and remove the fast food mentality that they have grown accustomed to relying on as a meal. Students taking this course will gain more self-confidence as they learn how to properly cook and prepare great tasting nutritionally sound food.The most essential elements to this class are nutrition and sanitation. They will not only gain an understanding of various foods’ nutritional value but also the importance of food safety. Students will learn food temperature, food handling and the different bacteria that can be found in food if not handled properly. In order for students to efficiently cook, they will be trained how to properly use kitchen equipment and hopefully master basic knife skills. They will learn how to make simple dishes consisting of breakfast, lunch and dinner.Required Materials: All cooking materials, including professional knife set and bag, will be provided by Chef Fran along with a class binder. Students should purchase an apron.Nutritional Science/Cooking 2 (Will be offered in 2017-2018) Instructor – Chef Fran Glover (fglover.cakeboutique@) Tuition: $375+$100/semester food activity fee (payable in full per 16 week semester) 1 Credit Middle and High School Course Description: Students taking this class will continue to learn about the nutritional value of the foods they will be preparing. In this course, students will learn to make more complex dishes of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Course components include: Nutrition, Continued food safety and sanitation knowledge and continued mastery of knife skills. Prerequisite: Nutritional Science/Cooking 1Required Materials: Students will continue using their knife kits from Nutritional Science/Cooking 1 and their course binder. A small class material supply fee of $20 will be charged to cover essentials such as paper towels, foil, plastic utensils, plates, etc.Physical Science Instructor – Cara Abbott (cjabbott2014@) Tuition: $400+$75 lab fee 1 Credit plus lab Grade 8-10 Course Description: This high school course provides a scientific foundation directly dealing with the physical forces of God’s creation and how they relate to the earth and universe. The various topics covered include: the structure and properties of matter and the Earth, metric conversions, the chemical composition of air and water, the atmosphere and hydrosphere, weather and its patterns, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton’s Laws, entropy and conservation of energy, gravity, electromagnetic forces, chemical reactions, radioactive forces, the nature of sound and light waves, stellar evolution, and an introduction to astrophysics. During the enrichment time, hands-on instructional tools such as demonstrations, labs, and group discussions and games will be utilized. If the student completes the assigned work to the instructor’s satisfaction, this course should be recorded as one Honors Physical Science with Lab credit.Pre-requisite: Pre-AlgebraParental Involvement: Parents remain primary teachers by ensuring the completion of reading assignments, homework, and assessments as specified by the curriculum schedule established by the instructor.Textbook:?Apologia Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 2nd Edition, ISBN: 978-1932012774 binder, pen/pencil, loose leaf paperPhysics (Will be offered in 2017-2018) SCIENCE MIDDLE SCHOOLApologia General ScienceInstructor– Kevin Glover (kglover.post24@)?????????????????????????????????????????????????Tuition: $400 (includes lab fee) + $50 supply feeGrade 8?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Course Description: Designed for 7th and 8th grade, this science lab course is a true enrichment class.? Students investigate science topics across a broad spectrum of disciplines to introduce them to God’s creative expression.? The primary instruction method is through hands-on activities and concrete demonstrations. Students are introduced to the basic vocabulary and fundamental concepts of topics covering the building blocks of chemistry, physical forces governing nature, the geology of the earth, essential units of life, exchange of energy for life, and concluding with a very rudimentary overview of the systems of the human body.? The first goal of this course is to lay a solid foundation of conceptual understanding of primary scientific principles of Physical Science and Biology, so students experience a smooth transition into high school science.? The second goal is quite plainly to have a lot of fun with science!Parental Involvement: Parents monitor the students reading assignments, homework, and assessments with a curriculum schedule specified by the instructor.Required Materials:? Apologia Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd edition (textbook only), ISBN-13:?978-1932012866; ISBN-10:?1932012869binder with paper, pen/pencils, colored pencils, plain paper, old large T-shirt/apron.Hands on Science Instructor: Kevin Glover (kglover.post24@) Tuition: $400+$50 lab fee Grade 7 Course Description: This 7th grade science enrichment course provides a basic scientific foundation for earth science, life science, physical science, and the human body. By creating a fun learning atmosphere with a focus on hands-on activities, experiments, and demonstrations, students will increase their appreciation of God’s wonderful creation. The various topics covered include: new and current technology being developed in science, earthquakes and volcanoes, weathering and erosion, natural resources, astronomy, earth and space, cells and classification systems, reproduction and genetics, atoms and molecules, electricity and magnetism, motion and machines, and nervous and immune systems. During the enrichment time, hands-on instructional tools such as demonstrations, labs, group discussions and games will be utilized. This enrichment course will surely result in students learning a great deal of science, all while having lots of fun along the way!Parental Involvement: Parents remain primary teachers by ensuring the completion of reading assignments, homework, and assessments as specified by the curriculum schedule established by the instructorRequired Materials: Curriculum provided by teacher; binder with paper, plain paper, colored pencils, old large T-shirt/apronNutritional Science/Baking 1(see above)Nutritional Science/Cooking 1 (see above)HISTORY HIGH SCHOOLNote: If considering college, all students are required to take a World History, American History, and Government and Economics in high school.World History – Ancient Worlds to Present (Honors Option) Instructor- Kelly Fifelski (fifebunch@) Tuition: $375 1 Credit Grades 10-12 Course Description:? It will help students develop a Christian worldview while forming his or her own understanding of world history trends, philosophies and events. The following components are covered for the student: critical thinking, examinations of historical theories, terms and concepts, overviews and insights into world views. This course will challenge the student to truly understand historical concepts and events rather than memorizing the information. The student text has 34 chapters. Each chapter contains four weekly lessons which take 20-30 minutes each. The daily lessons are short readings followed by critical thinking questions. 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Honors credit will require some additional assignments and readings.Parental Involvement:?Parents remain the primary teachers and will need to hold their students accountable for the reading and homework so they are prepared for class discussions each week. Parents and students must have valid email addresses as exams and assignments will be sent home regularly via email.Required Material:?"World History: Observations and Assessments from Creation to Today" (Student Text) by James Stobaugh. Master Books, copyright 2012. ISBN: 13:978-0-89051-648-5. Notebook, pens/pencils.American History (Honors Option)Instructor- Kelly Fifelski (fifebunch@) Tuition: $375 1 Credit Grades 9-12 Course Description: This course offers clear objectives and critical thinking assignments for the high school student. From the birth of our republic to the principles of liberty, American trends, philosophies, and events are thoroughly explored. Course components include: Critical Thinking, Examinations of historical theories, terms, and concepts, Overviews and insights into world views. This class is taught from the perspective of a Christian world view and will trace our nation's Godly heritage through the use of primary sources and original documents associated with historian David Barton of?Wallbuilders. The student text has 34 chapters. Each chapter includes four weekly lessons which take 20-30 minutes each. The daily lessons are short readings followed by critical thinking questions. An exam is issued weekly for each chapter.Students may complete American History for regular credit or for honors credit. Honors credit will require some additional assignments and readings.Parental Involvement: Parents will need to hold their students accountable for the reading and homework so they are prepared for class discussions each week. Parents and students must have a valid email address as tests and assignments will be sent home regularly via email.Required Materials: "American History: Observations and Assessments from Early Settlement to Today" (Student Text) by James?Stobaugh. Master Books, copyright 2012. ISBN - 13:978-0-89051-644-7."America's Godly Heritage" by David Barton.?.?Notebook, pens/ernment/Economics HonorsInstructor- Kelly Fifelski (fifebunch@) Tuition: $375 1 Credit Grades 11-12 Course Description:Semester 1 - GovernmentHow well do you know the Constitution? American students used to study the Constitution diligently. Today, however, the average American knows very little about the document upon which our government is built. A document which has sustained an existing government for over 200 years!This class will look at the biblical principles that were cornerstones in forming the American Republic. Students will see how these principles were woven throughout our foundational documents, beginning with the Declaration of Independence. Students will gain a solid working knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and how it pertains to us today.Parental Involvement: Parents will need to hold their students accountable for the reading and homework so they are prepared for class discussions each week. Parents and students must have valid email addresses as tests and assignments will be sent home regularly via email.Required Materials: 1. "Keys to Good Government", "America's Godly Heritage", and "Separation of Church & State" all by David Barton. ?. 2. “Our Constitution Rocks” by Juliette Turner, ISBN: 978-0-310-73421-5 binder, pens/pencilsSemester 2 - EconomicsThis course will provide an understanding of fundamental economic principles including: Supply, Demand, Money Supply, and Wealth. In addition, different schools of economic thought will be analyzed such as, Austrian, Keynesian and Monetarism. This class will be taught from a conservative perspective and will include Biblical references. Students will come away from this class with a sound understanding of the basic principles of economics and a greater appreciation of America's free enterprise system.Parental Involvement: Parents will need to hold their students accountable for the reading and homework so they are prepared for class discussions each week. Parents and students must have valid email addresses as tests and assignments will be sent home regularly via email.Required Materials: 1. "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy" by Richard J.Maybury. 6th?edition. ISBN 13:978-0-942617-62-7.? 2. "Bluestocking Guide: Economics” (study guide to the text) by Jane A. Williams. 4th?edition. ISBN 13:978-0942617-63-4 HISTORY MIDDLE SCHOOLSocial Studies – Civics/GovernmentInstructor- Kelly Fifelski (fifebunch@) Tuition: $375 1 Credit Grades 7-8 Course Description: This is a two part course with an emphasis on hands-on projects, dialogue, dramatization, group projects, videos, and the study of original documents. The importance of citizenship and the character traits associated with it will be integrated within this class throughout the year. Part 1 Introduces the student to our rich, Godly heritage by studying the sacrifices of the pilgrims and the bravery and Godly character of their Founding Fathers. The course will focus on our first government and why the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were written, examine the changes within our system, such as the electoral process, as our nation grew in size and population, and culminate with an understanding of the three branches of government, the difference between a democracy and a republic, and different ideologies, such as Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism.Part 2 Covers a short unit (history and geography) on our beautiful state of Florida encompassing its state and local government and the importance of “grassroots” government and politics. The student will construct a model of Florida as we progress. Materials for this project are minimal and inexpensive. Parental Involvement:?Parents will need to hold their students accountable for the reading and homework, so they are prepared for class discussions each week. Parents and students must have valid email addresses as exams and assignments will be sent home regularly via email.Required Materials:? 1. “What Would the Founding Fathers Think? A Young American’s Guide to Understanding What Makes Our Nation Great and How We’ve Strayed” by David Bowman. ISBN 13: 978-1-4621-106-2. 2. “The Constitution Rocks” by Juliette Turner, ISBN: 978-0-310-73421-5(Both books can be purchased on Amazon); 3 ringed binder with loose leaf notebook paper, pen or pencil, pack of index cards, five dividers with tabs ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL Note: if considering college, all students are required to have 4 years of English.ENGLISH 1 (Grammar and Composition) Instructor: Mary Kinney (kinneym61@) Tuition: $375 + $15 supply fee for literature guide handouts (bring first day of class) 1 Credit Grades 9-10 Course Description: Students will have fun interacting during this comprehensive language arts course. Students will earn a full high school English credit exploring their favorite literature as well as select classics chosen by the instructor. One major component of this course will be critique and analysis of literature, both fiction and non-fiction, through the prism of a Christian world view. The other equally important component will be weekly composition in class and at home. From our literary analysis and composition will flow weekly opportunities to expand vocabulary?and hone grammar skills. This course will encourage students to take their writing up a few notches in both sophistication and creativity!Pre-requisite: The diagnostic test must be taken and submitted before your placement in the course will be confirmed; however, this course is open to all 9th graders and above. The diagnostic allows the instructor to prepare for the needs of the upcoming course.Parental Involvement:?Parents will remain the student’s primary teacher and will hold the student accountable for completing all required assignments on a weekly/timely basis. Students will also be held accountable for their homework. All communication will be done via email. Required Materials: Vocabulary from Classical Roots C -? Norma Fifer and Nancy Flowers ISBN: 9780838822562Vocabulary from Classical Roots D -? Norma Fifer and Nancy Flowers ISBN: 9780838822586Black or blue pens, notebook paper, 100 3” x 5” index cards (lined on one side), English dictionary and thesaurus (paperback acceptable), 1 inch 3 ring binderIEW HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH 1-COMPOSITION & VOCABULARYLIVE ONLINE COURSE Online Thursdays 9:00-10:30 am Instructor – Sandra Selling (sandra@)800.578.2527 | 704.604.0973 mobile/text Tuition: $375 1 Credit Grades 9-12 (no prior IEW instruction required) Course Description: Designed to meet the needs of high school students with less than a year of instruction in the Institute for Excellence in Writing’s (IEW) methods, this 32-week course covers IEW’s Structure and Style syllabus. Covered are key word outlines, short story summaries, single- and multi-reference research reports, and creative essays, along with a variety of stylistic techniques to strengthen and enliven students’ writing. Equipping every student with tools to produce more powerful and engaging prose, this course has as its foremost objective to provide students a successful writing experience in which they discover not only that they CAN write, but also that they can write WELL. This course covers grammar and punctuation as the need is indicated in student papers. Additionally, students learn to avoid common grammatical errors and increase their vocabularies through a study of high-frequency SAT words, as well as Greek and Latin roots, suffixes, and prefixes. Students should expect to spend 4-5 hours a week preparing for class.? Completing the assignments daily, instead of waiting until the end of the assignment period and attempting to do everything at once, is highly important. Without daily practice, students will not improve in their writing skills. Good writing takes time to develop.A complete syllabus and list of assignments will be available on the first day of class.Pre-requisite: The diagnostic test must be taken and submitted before your placement in the course will be confirmed; however, this course is open to all 9th graders and above. The diagnostic allows the instructor to prepare for the needs of the upcoming course.Parental Involvement:?Parents will remain the student’s primary teacher and will hold the student accountable for completing all required assignments on a weekly/timely basis. Students will also be held accountable for their homework. All communication will be done via email. Materials Required: High Speed Internet Access (Please Note: Linux operating systems unfortunately don’t work with my webinar system.) Some instruction will consist of online video and tutorials. Papers will be turned in and returned to student online.Printer – Students will be printing materials for class from online.3. Separate email address for parent to which student does NOT have access. 4. Separate email address for student to which parent DOES have access. 5. Rodale’s Synonym Finder. (Optional, but highly recommended. This resource is far superior to any standard thesaurus.)6. IEW Student Resource Notebook (PDF download) Link: resource-notebook4. 7. Microsoft Office Word (Note if you don’t have this, the full office suite with Powerpoint, Excel, OneNote, etc., is available through Office 365) 8.?? Headset with microphone and USB connection to computer. The English 2 Composition?and English 3 Literature courses?(see below) compliment each other and could be taken at the same time.?These are?NOT?for two different grade levels as they will be focusing on two different aspects of high school?English.?Students can enroll in both classes?and count it as two English credits. These?courses are open to any?high school?student?who has the basic understanding of grammar and is able to write in?complete paragraphs. One course focuses on?high school?writing competencies, along with?SAT writing prep.?skills?and the other on?high school?literature competencies, along with SAT reading/vocabulary study skills.The composition class will also include?IEW?components.??It will have some reading content?in order to write some of the?compositions,?but it will not focus on?literature. The literature class will have writing (paragraphs and some analytical essays) but not as much as composition class and focuses on SAT reading strategies.??In a traditional five day?school setting,?literature and composition might be combined, however it would be a?challenging?to combine into one BEHC?class?since classes?only meet?once a week.?High School English 2 (Composition) Instructor: Alba Mulet (amulet92@)?Tuition: $375?1 Credit?Grades 9-12?Course Description:?This course is designed to help students improve their written and oral communication skills and become more confident with different forms of writing. Beginning with the four types of writing (Descriptive, Persuasive, Expository, and Narrative), students will learn how to write in a variety of formats to express a range of meaning. Initially, the students will begin with the elements of a well-structured paragraph and the development of clear solid thesis statements. They will then quickly progress towards the mastery of essay writing. Basic grammar and punctuation will be needed. High school students who are eager to learn how to become better wordsmiths and practice public speaking will benefit from this course. Students will also be working on the skill of impromptu and extemporary writing, note taking, journal writing and peer editing. By the end of the year, students should be able to command the use of evidence in their writing, dissect words in context, break down a writing prompt, and write a multiple paragraph essay while improving their overall sentence structure. This course will require about 2 -3 hours of coursework a week. Class time will be fast paced, high energy, and very interactive.Pre-requisites:?English 1. A diagnostic writing sample will be required for admission to the course. Students should already have a good grasp of parts of speech and basic grammar to enroll in this course. General knowledge of IEW will also be beneficial.Parental Involvement:?Parents will remain the student’s primary teacher and will hold the student accountable for completing all required assignments on a weekly/timely basis. Students will also be held accountable for their homework. All communication will be done via email.Required Materials:?A Writer's Guide to Powerful Paragraphs (Paperback) by Victor C. PellegrinoISBN-13: 978-0945045052; ISBN-10: 0945045050Editing/Grammar?Editor in Chief (C2) ISBN-?978-0894557217 will be required to print out web documents (curriculum + syllabus) prior to the first day of class. Access to a computer and printer will be a must.A 3 ring binder (1 ? inch), notebook paper, 5 dividers with pockets, pencils, pens, highlighter, red pencil with eraser, 2 composition notebooks, Rodale’s Synonym FinderHigh School English 3 (Literature) Instructor: Alba Mulet (amulet92@) Tuition: $375 1 Credit Grades 9-12 Course Description:?This course challenges students to advance their levels of analysis, synthesis, evaluation of literature and with vocabulary skills. The goal of this course is to help improve a student's written and oral communication skills while strengthening their ability to understand and analyze literature in a variety of genres. Analytical reading instruction will extend understanding of literary elements, themes and story motifs. The course will emphasize close reading and analysis of literature, as well as the study of how various literary elements and techniques function within a text. The study of SAT-level vocabulary will also be emphasized. The writing component will focus on exposition and introduce students to the modes of description, narration, definition, and classification. This course teaches the student to be a discerning reader by concentrating on the fundamentals of literature, conflict, character, theme, allegorical aspects, points of view, and moral tone. The students will be reading contemporary and classic pieces of literature including; fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Ideas and literary works will be broke down utilizing scriptural applications. Class discussions and critical analysis of each piece of literature will take center stage throughout this course. Students will also be required to read, think and respond to assigned literature in various formats. They will have about 2-3 hours of coursework weekly. Class time will be fast paced, high energy, and very interactive.Prerequisites:?English 1Parental Involvement:?Parents will remain the student’s primary teacher and will hold the student accountable for completing all required assignments on a weekly/timely basis. Access to a computer and printer will be a must. Study guides for each novel will be sent via email. Students are to print study guides and correlating material prior to beginning each novel. Students will also be held accountable for their homework.Required Materials:?Students will need to purchase each novel, since they will be asked to make annotations in their novels. The instructor will announce the next novel a month prior to allow time to purchase. The course will begin with Animal Farm. Study guides will be sent in the form of pdf and will need to be printed prior to beginning each new novel.?Animal Farm by George Orwell ISBN-10:?0451526341More than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell ISBN-10:?1414326270 ISBN-13:?978-1414326276Story of My Life by Helen Keller ISBN-10:?0486292495 ISBN-13:?978-0486292496The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka ISBN-10:?1557427666 ISBN-13:?978-1557427663Frankenstein by Mary Shelley ISBN-10:?0486282112 ISBN-13:?978-0486282114Gulliver's Travels (Dover Thrift Editions) ISBN-10:?0486292738 ISBN-13:?978-0486292731The Master Reader (3rd Edition) by Henry, D.J.Publisher:?Longman, 2010 ISBN-10:?9780205780860 ISBN-13:?978-0205780860Students will also analyze various works of poetry (i.e. Maya Angelou, Edgar Allen Poe, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, and some poetic books of the Bible).3 ring binder, 5 dividers (with pockets), colored pencils, eraser, pencil, composition notebook, Web documents (printed study guides) sent by the instructor via email.SAT/ACT English Prep CourseInstructor: Mary Kinney, English (kinneym61@)Tuition:$200/semester (If signing up for 2nd semester, deposit is required with balance due December 1)? Credit *Course is designed to be completed in one semester. It can be taken in the Fall or Spring semester or both. Grades 10-12Course Description: The SAT/ACT English Prep Course equips students with practical tips and strategies to implement on the English, Reading, and Writing portions of these important college-entrance exams. During each class session, students will learn key test-taking strategies, analyze difficult vocabulary, scan passages for content, and apply their skills to correctly answer SAT/ACT style questions which test the students' verbal skills. To help each student prepare for the written portion of the exam, this course will also cover practical tips and strategies for writing a quality essay while under time constraints.Pre-requisite: Students must have completed one to two years of High School English to be prepared for this course.Parental Involvement: The parents MUST see that each week the homework is completed. Final class results are DIRECTLY proportional to the student’s commitment to work at home between classes. The success to SAT/ACT preparation is practice so we encourage students to repeat this course if necessary to improve their skills.Required Materials: The SAT/ACT Preparatory books are constantly revised. The teacher will select the book and edition prior to the start of the course. Only one book is needed for both Math and English Prep. Black or blue pens, notebook paper, 100 3” x 5” index cards (lined on one side), English dictionary and thesaurus (paperback acceptable), 1 inch 3 ring binderENGLISH MIDDLE SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISHInstructor: Mary Kinney (kinneym61@)Tuition: $3751 CreditGrades 7-8Course Description: Students will have fun interacting with excellent short stories and poetry during this comprehensive language arts course. Students will complete weekly activities at home and?in class learning grammar, expanding vocabulary, analyzing literature, and writing essays which incorporate IEW techniques resulting in quality work. While students who successfully complete this course earn one full English credit, their greater goal is to become better listeners, readers, speakers, and writers so that they can effectively communicate for Christ. My prayer is that my students will develop a life-long love of reading!Pre-requisite: The Diagnostic test must be taken and submitted before your placement in the course will be confirmed; however, this course is open to all. The diagnostic allows the instructor to prepare for the needs of the upcoming class.Parental Involvement:?Parents will remain the student’s primary teacher and will hold the student accountable for completing all required assignments on a weekly/timely basis. Students will also be held accountable for their homework. All communication will be done via email.Required Materials:Easy Grammar Plus Student Workbook- ?Wanda Phillips ISBN: ?9780936981147Vocabulary from Classical Roots A- ?Norma Fifer and Nancy Flowers ISBN: ?9780838822524Vocabulary from Classical Roots B- ?Norma Fifer and Nancy Flowers ISBN: ?9780838822548MIDDLE SCHOOL COMPOSITION & VOCABULARY ONLINE COURSELIVE ONLINE THURSDAYS 11AM -12:30 PM Instructor: Sandra Selling (sandra@)800.578.2527 | 704.604.0973 mobile/text Tuition: $375 1 Credit Grades 7-8 Course Description: For 7th-8th graders with less than one year of instruction from the Institute for Excellence in Writing. Ideally, every student would progress to high school writing with at least two years of instruction in the Institute for Excellence in Writing’s (IEW) methods. Designed to meet the needs of students with less than a year of such instruction, this 32-week course covers IEW’s first-year Structure and Style syllabus, including key word outlines, short story summaries, single- and multi-reference reports, and creative essays, along with a variety of stylistic techniques to strengthen and enliven students’ writing. Equipping every student with tools to produce more powerful and engaging prose, this class’s foremost objective is to provide students a successful writing experience in which they discover not only that they CAN write, but also that they can write WELL. This course covers grammar and punctuation as the need is indicated in student papers. Additionally, students will increase their vocabularies through a study of high-frequency SAT words, as well as Greek and Latin roots, suffixes, and prefixes. Students should expect to spend 4 hours a week preparing for both portions of this class: writing and and vocabulary.?Assignments will be broken into daily segments. Completing the assignments daily, instead of waiting until the end of the assignment period and attempting to do everything at once, is highly important. Without daily practice, students will not improve in their writing skills. Good writing takes time to develop.Parental Involvement:?Parents will remain the student’s primary teacher and will hold the student accountable for completing all required assignments on a weekly/timely basis. Students will also be held accountable for their homework. All communication will be done via email. Pre-requisite: The Diagnostic test must be taken and submitted before your placement in the course will be confirmed; however, this course is open to all. The diagnostic allows the instructor to prepare for the needs of the upcoming class.Required Materials: High Speed Internet Access (Please Note: Linux operating systems unfortunately don’t work with my webinar system.) Some instruction will consist of online video and tutorials. Papers will be turned in and returned to student online.Printer – Students will be printing materials for class from online. 3. Separate email address for parent to which student does NOT have access. 4. Separate email address for student to which parent DOES have access. 5. Rodale’s Synonym Finder. (Optional, but highly recommended ) 6. IEW Student Resource Notebook (PDF download) Link: resource-notebook4. 7. Microsoft Office Word (Note if you don’t have this, the full office suite with PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote, etc., is available through Office 365) 8.?? Headset with microphone and USB connection to computer. ELECTIVESNote: If considering college, all students are required to have 8 electives in high school.Art 2D/3DInstructor: Kristina Smith (exceptionalmakeup@)Tuition: $375 + $75 supply fee1 CreditGrades 7-12Course Description: This course emphasizes understanding of the elements, principles, and design concepts that serve as a foundation for all works of art. Project work includes practice in drawing, painting, and two-dimensional design with continued development of rendering skills and expressive qualities in painting from direct observation, photographs, and imagination.This art course also deals with art in its three-dimensional form. A variety of mediums will be explored, which may include textiles, ceramics, paper mache’, wire sculpture…and more! Students will learn techniques designed to build artistic and creative confidence.? Projects are designed to teach thinking skills and to include useful art experiences such as color theory, so that no matter what vocation students pursue, the knowledge gained in this course will be of value to them.Pre-requisites: None, except for a willing-to-try attitude and a desire to have fun!Parental Involvement: Encourage your child’s creativity. Everyone has a creative side whether it is in art, cooking, dance, music, etc.Required Materials: The bulk of all supplies (paint, canvases, etc) needed for a project will be purchased by the teacher and distributed to the students during class. Some household materials may be requested for a project. Please purchase graphite pencils, kneed eraser, white eraser, sharpener (some kits contain all items), sketch book, various size paint brushes (set a Michael’s for $9.99 or less with coupon), scissors (adult size), labeled container to hold suppliesAutomotive Technology 1: Safety & Foundation, Engine Repair, Suspension & Steering SystemsInstructor: Raul Garcia (raulgarcia2000@)Assistant: Carolina Wiebe (carolina@create-)Tuition: $400 + $200 group meeting fee (24 additional hours) + $130 text & workbook fee1 Credit, qualifies for ASE* Student Certification testingGrades 9-12Course Description: The goal of this course is to expose students to knowledge in automotive care and technology, following the criteria for ASE* Student Certification. The first semester will cover Safety & Foundation, familiarizing students with: an introduction to automotive technology and safety, vehicle and service information, tools and equipment, vehicle maintenance inspection, and more.The second semester will cover general concepts on Engine Repair and Suspension & Steering Systems, two of the eight areas of study required to receive ASE Student Certification (as published in the ASE Student Certification Test Specification and Task Lists, Automobile-2008 NATEF Standards). Engine Repair is designed to familiarize students with: motive power types – spark ignition engines, engine mechanical testing, lubrication, and cooling. Suspension & Steering Systems is designed to familiarize students with: servicing wheels, the steering system, and suspension system.Students will meet for class once per week for review, discussion, and evaluation of assigned reading, vocabulary, and workbook pages. Students who pass weekly evaluations will be permitted to attend group meetings. One 3-hour group meeting, on the last Saturday of each month, will be held for hands-on application of material successfully covered in class. Group meetings will take place in a licensed and insured, privately-owned facility for automotive repair. After successful completion of the second semester, students will have the option to take the ASE Student Certification tests for Engine Repair and Suspension & Steering Systems. * The National Institute for Automotive Service ExcellencePre-requisites: NoneParental Involvement: Parents are responsible for holding students accountable for weekly assignments: reading, recording of vocabulary (in notebook or online, on Quizlet), and completion of workbook pages. On the last Saturday of each month, parents will need to drive their students to the group meeting, held in Pompano Beach.Required Materials: Signed Waiver of Liability and Photo ReleasePencil/pen, highlighter, and notebook for recording vocabulary or weekly online access to QuizletTextbook and Workbook (to be paid by parents and ordered by the instructor):Andrew, Ian W. and VanGelder, Kirk T.; CDX Automotive - Fundamentals of Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair; 2015, Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company: Burlington, Massachusetts. ISBN: 978-1-284-05673-0VanGelder, Kirk T.; CDX Automotive - Fundamentals of Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair – Student Workbook. 2016, Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company: Burlington, Massachusetts. ISBN: 978-1-284-07783-4Automotive Technology 2: Brakes, Manual Drive Train & Axles, Automatic Transmission & TransaxleInstructor: Raul Garcia raulgarcia2000@Assistant: Carolina Wiebe (carolina@create-)Tuition: $400 + $200 group meeting fee (24 additional hours) + $130 text & workbook fee1 Credit, qualifies for ASE* Student Certification testingGrades 9-12Course Description: The goal of this course is to expose students to knowledge in automotive care and technology, following the criteria for ASE* Student Certification, focusing on three of the eight areas of study required to receive ASE Student Certification (as published in the ASE Student Certification Test Specification and Task Lists, Automobile-2008 NATEF Standards). The first semester will cover general concepts on Brakes, familiarizing students with: principles of braking, hydraulics and power brakes, disc and drum brake systems, wheel bearings, and electronic brake control.The second semester will cover general concepts on Manual Drive Train & Axles and Automatic Transmission & Transaxle. Manual Drive Train is designed to familiarizing students with: manual transmission / transaxle principles, the clutch system, and basic drive layouts. Automatic Transmission & Transaxle is designed to familiarize students with: automatic transmission fundamentals, servicing the automatic transmission/transaxle, and hybrid & continuously variable transmissions.Students will meet for class once per week for review, discussion, and evaluation of assigned reading, vocabulary and workbook pages. Students who pass weekly evaluations will be permitted to attend group meetings. One 2-hour group meeting, on the last weekend of each month, will be held for hands-on application of material successfully covered in class. Group meetings will take place in a licensed and insured, privately-owned facility for automotive repair. After successful completion of the second semester, students will have the option to take the ASE Student Certification tests for Brakes, Manual Drive Train & Axles, and Automatic Transmission & Transaxle.* The National Institute for Automotive Service ExcellencePre-requisites:Automotive Technology 1: Safety & Foundation, Engine Repair, Suspension & Steering SystemsParental Involvement: Parents are responsible for holding students accountable for weekly assignments: reading, recording of vocabulary (in notebook or online, on Quizlet), and completion of workbook pages. On the last Saturday of each month, parents will need to drive their students to the group meeting, held in Pompano Beach. Required Materials: Signed Waiver of Liability and Photo Releasepencil/pen, highlighter, and notebook for recording vocabulary or weekly online access to QuizletTextbook and Workbook (to be paid by parents and ordered by the instructor):Andrew, Ian W. and VanGelder, Kirk T.; CDX Automotive - Fundamentals of Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair; 2015, Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company: Burlington, Massachusetts. ISBN: 978-1-284-05673-0VanGelder, Kirk T.; CDX Automotive - Fundamentals of Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair – Student Workbook. 2016, Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company: Burlington, Massachusetts. ISBN: 978-1-284-07783-4Automotive Basic Preventive Car Care (one-semester course, offered Fall and Spring)Instructor: Raul Garcia raulgarcia2000@Assistant: Carolina Wiebe (carolina@create-)Tuition: $250 + $125 group meeting fee (If signing up for 2nd semester, deposit is required with balance due December 1)1/2 CreditGrades 9-12 Course Description: This one-semester course covers essentials for future and present, if not all, car owners. This course will walk high school students, the newest drivers on the road, through essential concepts related to the purchase, maintenance, and safety of a car. Content to be covered includes: introduction to how a car works, buying an automobile, automotive expenses, repair facilities, safety around an automobile, basic tools, auto care and cleaning, fluid level check, electrical system, lubrication system, fuel system, cooling system and climate control, ignition system, suspension & steering & tires, braking system, drivetrain, exhaust & emission system, alternative fuels & designs, automotive accessories, common problems & roadside emergencies.Students will meet for class once per week for review, discussion, and hands-on application. Students who pass weekly evaluations will be permitted to attend group meetings. One 2-hour group meeting, on the fourth Saturday of each month, will be held for hands-on application of material successfully covered in class. Group meetings will take place in a licensed and insured, privately-owned facility for automotive repair. For successful completion of the course, students will be evaluated on their understanding of all material covered during the semester. Pre-requisites: NoneParental Involvement: Parents are responsible for holding students accountable for weekly assignments, mainly consisting of reading and completing workbook pages. Parents will need to drive their students to the group meeting, held in Pompano Beach, on the fourth Saturday of each month. Required Materials:Signed Waiver of Liability and Photo ReleaseClass Supplies: pencil/pen, highlighter, and notebook for recording vocabulary or weekly online access to QuizletTextbook: Michael E. Gray and Linda E. Gray, Auto Upkeep: Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair, Third Edition; 2013. Rolling Hills Publishing: Ozark, Missouri. ISBN 978-1-62702-001-5Workbook: Michael E. Gray and Linda E. Gray, Auto Upkeep Workbook: Basic Car Care, Maintenance, and Repair, Third Edition; 2013. Rolling Hills Publishing: Ozark, Missouri. ISBN 978-1-62702-002-2Cooking/Baking (*See under Science: Nutritional Science)Critical ThinkingInstructor: Carmen Behar (brainworks100@)Tuition: $300+$25 supply feeGrades 6-8, 9-12Course Description: Students will be challenged to use every part of their brain in this fun, mind-engaging course! This course will consist of two components: Mind Puzzles and Brain Games. Students will solve critical thinking puzzles that build: associative reasoning, logic and algebraic reasoning, deductive/inductive reasoning, critical questioning, visual spatial and visual verbal reasoning. Secondly, students will play a variety of games that will work their brain to the “Max.” Only games with the MENSA SELECT Award are selected. MENSA is an organization that exists for the stimulation of the intellect. Games are grouped according to skill strands. Students learn the games, learn the strategies, gain mastery and speed and then tournament at the end of each quarter/semester.Required Materials: 1“binder, dividers, notebook paper, pencil/penOptional: Online practice of some strategy gamesIntroduction to Computer Science in JavaScriptInstructor: Philip Wiebe (philip@)Tuition: $4001 CreditGrades 9-12Course Description: The course introduces the fundamental principles of computer science and basic programming skills, using JavaScript as the programming language. Focus is on developing problem solving and logical thinking skills. The curriculum is completely web-based so the students may progress at their own speed. Students will be expected to spend an additional 4 – 6 hours a week completing the online materials. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have learned material equivalent to a one-semester college introductory course in Computer Science and be able to program in JavaScript.The course is designed for beginners with no previous background in computer science. The course is highly visual, dynamic, and interactive, making it engaging for new coders.Pre-requisites: NoneParental Involvement:?Parents will remain the student’s primary teacher and will hold the student accountable for completing all required assignments on a weekly/timely basis. Students will also be held accountable for their homework. All communication will be done via email. Required Materials: Laptop, Headset, and High Speed Internet AccessIntroduction to Film and Video ProductionInstructor: Kevin Glover (kglover.post24@)Tuition: $3751 CreditGrades 8-12Course Description: This course is intended to help students pursue their passion for the art of film production, technical elements of film making, and its importance in the finished product. ?Students will learn the techniques used to develop engaging stories and examine the components of dramatic storytelling through the writing of their own film scripts. They will also gain an understanding of narration and how filmmakers evoke specific emotional responses in an audience. Lighting, location, blocking, movement, and other techniques will also be taught. Examining how diligent pre-production relates to efficient film making from assembling a team and determining resources to directing, shooting, and using cinematography techniques along with editing and sound design will round out the course. Parental Involvement:?Parents will remain the student’s primary teacher and will hold the student accountable for completing all required assignments on a weekly/timely basis. Students will also be held accountable for their homework. All communication will be done via email. Prerequisites: None Required Materials: textbook tbd, Video camera if accessible. If not, students may use their iPhone or Android phone; also need a computer or tablet. Graphic Design 1Instructor: Clarence Hinkins (shyneart@) Tuition: $375 1 Credit Grades 9 - 12 Course Description: Students will learn the basic principles of graphic design. They will study corporate branding and advertising techniques, as well as the effective use of type in advertisements and typography, the art of using fonts to create. Additional topics include:How to stimulate creative thinkingDrawing BasicsColor applicationLayout for print materials and various media,Cohesive Design PrinciplesLogo DesignTypographyStudents will also learn how to use the tools and computer programs associated with graphic design such as GIMP, Inkscape, and Scribus as well as creative uses for Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Publisher.Required Materials: Students will need to have access to a Laptop computer with Microsoft program capability and brought weekly to class. Graphic Design 2Instructor: Clarence Hinkins (shyneart@) Tuition: $375 1 Credit Grades 9 – 12 Course Description: Students will receive formal elements of design including composition, color, texture, and shape in the form of applied visual problem-solving exercises in which typography and meaningful concept are added in order to shape the work into effective graphic design communications. They will basic web design elements and advanced advertising techniques, Prerequisites: Foundations of Graphic Design, Typography and Logo Design. Additional topics include: Advanced Layout for print materials and Web mediaTypographyEffective use of Color in DesignPhoto Manipulation and RestorationAdvertising TechniquesDesign and Advertising for the WebDesigning Web ElementStudents will also learn how to use the tools and computer programs associated with graphic design such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Indesign.Pre-requisite: Student must have taken Graphic Design 1Required Materials: Students will need to have access to a Laptop computer and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.Lego Robotics Instructors – Lucy Tamez (lucy.t@)Jessica Hennessey (jessica.h@)?Tuition: $400 + $60 supply?fee1Credit???????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?Grades 7-12Course Description:?We welcome all future engineers and scientists, girls & boys to our program where they learn robot assembly and computer programming (coding) in a fun-filled experience that fosters Engineering and Higher Cognitive Skills.Our goal is to teach students basic Engineering & Computer Programming Skills and facilitate the development of 21st Century Learning Skills; and their higher cognitive skills, while giving them opportunity to discover and develop their natural abilities. ?In this course, students will use their creativity and teamwork to design, create, and build full-fledged LEGO? robots that are programmed to complete tasks by using computers.Each class will promote experiences in critical and creative thinking in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) areas using LEGO? in an interactive, hands-on way. The students will program the robots that they build using diverse sensors to perform mission tasks, and learn all about the science concepts and technology used in the field of robotics.While learning about engineering and robotics applications, the students will develop critical and higher-level thinking skills to solve problems by working cooperatively to plan, construct, and complete missions. The students will learn how to do age-appropriate computer programming while they expand their knowledge of robotic utilizations and task solving.This course is such a fun way to learn robotics and critical thinking and is a must for any aspiring engineer or young inventor!!A onetime supply fee of $60 per student covers all necessary instructional material (which will be supplied by the instructors on a weekly basis).Pre-requisites: Students are expected to have the ability to work in a team setting environment according to skills/age/abilities. Each team of 3 members will be provided with a computer and will share robotics equipment.Parental Involvement:?Parents will need to hold their students accountable for the reading and homework, so they are prepared for class discussions each week.?Psychology (Honors Option)Instructor: Kelly Fifelski (fifebunch@) Tuition:?$375 1 Credit Grades 10-12 Course Description:?Psychology is used in a number of different professions and is often a mandatory college-level course. This class will give the student a context and understanding of Psychology from a Christian perspective while still in high school! Course components include: Understand how naturalism,?behaviorism, humanism, evolutionism, moral relativism and reductionism are used within psychological theories, History of psychology, Current psychological theories, Bible vs psychological theories, Relationships with God, family, friends, employers, future spouse. This class will place a special emphasis on "relationships", based on the research of Christian psychologists Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott. It will not only equip the student for a college psych course, but for what is eternal...relationship to God and others.Students may complete Psychology for regular credit or for honors credit. Honors credit will require some additional assignments and readings.Required Materials:?"Psychology: A Christian Perspective, High School Edition" by Dr. Tim Rice. Rocking R Ventures, 2011. ISBN 978-0981558721. "Real Relationships: From Bad to Better and Good to Great" by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott. Zondervan, 2011. ISBN 13: 9780310332961. "Real Relationships: From Bad to Better and Good to Great" (Workbook) by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott. Zondervan, 2011. ISBN 13: 9780310334460. Notebook, pen or pencil.Parental Involvement:?Parents will need to hold their students accountable for the reading and homework so they are prepared for class discussions each week. Parents and students must have valid email addresses as exams and assignments will be sent home regularly via emailSpeech IInstructor – Mary Kinney (kinneym61@)Tuition: $3751 CreditGrade 8-12Course Description: With a Christian world view emphasized by the instructor and the instructional materials, this course systematically and thoroughly covers all of the basic skills essential for students to become adept with communication skills and public speaking. With light homework required, each classroom visit will include a fun icebreaker and brief lecture followed by ample time for students to apply their knowledge through various public speaking activities. From oral recitation to improvisation, from extemporaneous speeches to a formal debate, students will hone their skills weekly, receiving positive peer feedback and guidance from the instructor in a gentle and loving, yet competitive environment.Pre-requisite: NoneRequired Materials: No textbook required. The supply fee covers all necessary instructional material which will be purchased and distributed by the teacher. Black or blue pens, notebook paper, 100 3” x 5” index cards (lined on one side), English dictionary and thesaurus (paperback acceptable), 1 inch 3 ring binderSpeech 2/DebateInstructor – Mary Kinney (kinneym61@)Tuition: $375 + $40 Supply Fee1 CreditGrade 9-12Course Description: Students enrolled in Speech2/Debate will receive more practice in all styles of Speech explored in Speech 1, and will participate in multiple styles of debates with their classmates. ?This practical and rigorous course is perfect for students interested in law, politics, full-time ministry, or any vocation which requires extensive hours of public speaking.Pre-requisite: Students should have already successfully completed either a?formal Speech course or a formal Debate course.Required Materials: No textbook required. The supply fee covers all necessary instructional material which will be purchased and distributed by the teacher.Black or blue pens, notebook paper, 100 3” x 5” index cards (lined on one side), English dictionary and thesaurus (paperback acceptable), 1 inch 3 ring binder ................
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