School Calendar 2026—2027
Fall Semester 2026: Tuesdays, Aug 11-November 24Parent Meeting July TBDSemester End Celebrations: Dec 1, 9:00 - 12:00
Spring Semester 2027: Tuesdays, January 5 - April 27
Valentine's Exchange: February 9 during REACH class hours Closed for Spring Break, March TBD
Year End party: TBD
Spring Semester 2027: Tuesdays, January 5 - April 27
Valentine's Exchange: February 9 during REACH class hours
Valentine's Exchange: February 9 during REACH class hours
Closed for Spring Break, March TBD
Year End party: TBD
Year End party: TBD
Fall 2026 Schedule:
Class Descriptions are below. Tuitions are per student, per class, per semester. There is a family registration fee of $35 per semester. See the Parent Page for details on enrollment.
*Books shown on the blog may be linked for purchase. Clicking on the book will take you to a site outside of this webpage.*
Mid to Modern American Literature 9:00am–9:55am
Teacher: Jennifer Hildebrandt
Tuition: $50, plus $10 printing fee
Required textbook:
There is no required textbook, but several texts (TBD) will need to be obtained over the course of the year, although many will be provided by the teacher.
Course description coming soon!
Students should expect to participate in regular discussions, class activities, essays, and projects.
Most reading and assignments will be done outside of class.
High school students who attend class and complete work will earn 1 English/Language Arts credit toward graduation.
Students will need access to a free Gmail account* as I send reading assignments, videos, and classwork to a Google Classroom.
*It is not necessary for students to have a personal Gmail account. It can be a shared account with a parent or created solely for class. They will need to be able to access it daily. If they are in one of my other classes, only one Gmail is needed. I will not use this Gmail for anything other than class. If you have any questions
about Gmail or Google Classroom, please ask!
US Government 10:00am–10:55am
Teacher: Jennifer Hildebrandt
Tuition $50, plus $10 supply fee
Curriculum to Purchase:
More information coming soon!
Students should expect to participate in note-taking during lectures, regular discussions, tests, and occasional projects. Most reading and assignments will be done outside of class.
High school students who attend class and complete all work will earn 1 Social Studies credit toward
graduation.
Students will need access to a free Gmail account* as I send reading assignments, videos, and classwork to a Google Classroom.
*It is not necessary for students to have a personal Gmail account. It can be a shared account with a parent or created solely for class. They will need to be able to access it daily. If they are in one of my other classes, only one Gmail is needed. I will not use this Gmail for anything other than class. If you have any questions about Gmail or Google Classroom, please ask!
Curriculum may be purchased at https://www.christianbook.com or by clicking on the book images above.
Teacher: Adell Aubert
Tuition $50, plus $10 supply fee
Adell brings a practical approach to this class as she walks through the lessons with the students to enhance their understanding of sound financial principles. Students will watch presentations from the Ramsey staff in class while reading through the workbook. Learning activities (such as how to draw up a monthly budget, how to write a resume or understanding how investing works) will be completed both in class and at home as needed. This is a two semester course, students will earn 0.5 credits per school year with successful completion of additional work (short essays, additional reading, etc).
Curriculum to Purchase: Foundations in Personal Finance High School Edition: Home School Student Text (Fourth edition) by Dave Ramsey
Supplies needed: pencil and notebook
Supplies needed: pencil and notebook
This class has a FOUR student minimum. If that size is not reached, the class will be withdrawn from the schedule.
Adell brings a practical approach to this class as she walks through the lessons with the students to enhance their understanding of sound financial principles. Students will watch presentations from the Ramsey staff in class while reading through the workbook. Learning activities (such as how to draw up a monthly budget, how to write a resume or understanding how investing works) will be completed both in class and at home as needed. This is a two semester course, students will earn 0.5 credits per school year with successful completion of additional work (short essays, additional reading, etc).
Curriculum may be purchased at https://www.christianbook.com or by clicking on the book image above.
Art Exploration 11:00am-12:00noon
Teacher: Jessica Smith
Tuition $50, plus $50 supply fee (this supply fee will cover both the fall and spring semesters!)
Curriculum to Purchase: None
Supplies needed: Pencils, sketchbooks, paints, etc (a more detailed supply list will be provided)
Supplies needed: Pencils, sketchbooks, paints, etc (a more detailed supply list will be provided)
This is a fun, hands-on class designed for students ages 13–18! In this class, your child will observe, discuss, research, and create art from a wide range of periods, cultures, and styles.
Class Format:
Each theme runs on a 3-week unit cycle:
Observe & Discuss – Explore artworks, learn key terms, and dive into history and culture.
Artist Research & Presentation – Students select an artist related to the theme to study at home and share a short (2-3 min) presentation in class.
Create Art in Class – Students experiment with techniques and styles inspired by the unit's theme.
Homework: Minimal! Students will do light research on a chosen artist for each unit. Presentations are low-pressure and focus on curiosity and personal discovery.
Portfolio & Showcase: At the end of each semester, students will organize their artwork into a portfolio and have the opportunity to share their favorite pieces with the class.
Art Exploration is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and develop a lifelong appreciation for art in a supportive, hands-on, low-pressure environment.
Biology 12:30pm-1:30pm
Tuition $90 (+ Lab fee TBD based on enrollment) *Textbook required*
Teacher: Jennifer Hildebrandt
Minimum enrollment requirement of 6 students. If that number is not reached, the class will be withdrawn from the schedule.
Required textbook:
More information coming soon!
This class will involve laboratory
and class activities, projects, dissections, textbook material, and diagrams. To earn 1 science credit, students will need to adequately complete required work and participate in all activities. A lab fee will be added to the tuition cost and will be determined based on the number of enrolled students. Lab fees will be due by the second class of the semester.
Science Cycle: This course is part of a suggested 4-year cycle for high schoolers that meets the standards for graduation set by the state of Kansas. Recommended order of completion: Year 1- Earth/Physical Science, Year 2-Biology, Year 3-Chemistry, Year 4-various. **While this is the recommended order, it is not required. Students may take classes in the order that fits their schedule best.
Students will need access to a free Gmail account* as I send reading assignments, videos, and classwork to a Google Classroom.
*It is not necessary for students to have a personal Gmail account. It can be a shared account with a parent or created solely for class. They will need to be able to access it daily. If they are in one of my other classes, only one Gmail is needed. I will not use this Gmail for anything other than class. If you have any questions about Gmail or Google Classroom, please ask!
Curriculum may be purchased at https://www.christianbook.com or by clicking on the book images above.
Physics 1:30pm-2:25pm
Tuition $70 (+ supply fee TBD based on enrollment) *Textbook required*
Teacher: Jennifer Hildebrandt
Required textbook:
More information coming soon!
Note: In the state of Kansas, high school students are expected to earn a minimum of 3 credits of science which include biological, physical, and earth and space science. To earn credit for a high school science class, labs are necessary along with regular classwork. While we will be doing multiple labs in class, there will be some lab work that will need to be completed AT HOME. Those labs will not require any specialized equipment beyond what a normal household already owns. Students who attend class and successfully complete assignments and labs will earn 0.5 credit per semester. There will be an additional fee for lab supplies (to be determined based on enrollment).
Science Cycle: This course is part of a suggested 4-year cycle for high schoolers that meets the standards for graduation set by the state of Kansas. Recommended order of completion: Year 1- Earth/Physical Science, Year 2-Biology, Year 3-Chemistry, Year 4-various. **While this is the recommended order, it is not required. Students may take classes in the order that fits their schedule best.
Students will need access to a free Gmail account* as I send reading assignments, videos, and classwork to a Google Classroom.
*It is not necessary for students to have a personal Gmail account. It can be a shared account with a parent or created solely for class. They will need to be able to access it daily. If they are in one of my other classes, only one Gmail is needed. I will not use this Gmail for anything other than class. If you have any questions about Gmail or Google Classroom, please ask!
Curriculum may be purchased at https://www.christianbook.com or by clicking on the book images above.
High School Music Class 1:30pm-2:30pm
7th-12th grade
Teacher: Ben Bricker
Tuition: $50 + $5 supply fee
Curriculum: None
High School Photography 1:30pm-2:30pm
6th-12th grade
Teacher: Amy Anderson
Tuition: $50, plus a $10 supply fee
Curriculum: Smart Phone Smart Photography by Jo Bradford
Supplies Needed: A folder with pockets OR 3-ring binder (½-1” is fine) with pockets on the inside covers, notebook paper, pens/pencils. This class must have a minimum of 5 students
Take cool and creative photos with your phone, tablet, or camera! This class will be mostly taught from the perspective of taking pictures with a smartphone. Learn about all of the settings on your device's camera and understand what aperture, shutter speed, and ISO mean. Discover more about the inner workings of how a camera functions. Study reflections, angles, lighting, composition, and more! No prior knowledge of photography is needed.
Students are expected to participate in reading assignments (homework) and emailing or uploading photos each week. The weekly assignments given will include reading, research, a little writing, and of course, picture taking! Parents may tailor the assignments to suit the student’s age and ability. Part of our time in class will be sharing our photos and hearing how their photo creations went (what went well, questions they had, additional ideas, etc). Students will need to bring their textbook to class each week.
Curriculum may be purchased at https://www.amazon.com or by clicking on the book title above.
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