School Calendar 2024—2025
Fall Semester 2024: Tuesdays, Aug 6-November 26Parent Meeting July 30, 2024Closed for Elections, November 5Semester End Celebrations: Dec 6, Time TBD
Spring Semester 2025: Tuesdays, Jan. 7—April 29
Valentine's Exchange: February 13 during REACH class hours Closed for Spring Break, March 11
Year End party: May 3, Time TBD
Valentine's Exchange: February 13 during REACH class hours
Year End party: May 3, Time TBD
Teacher:
Curriculum to Purchase: none
Supplies needed: Backpack, water bottle and a snack each week
Capsule First Grade 9:00am-12:00noon,
Elementary History Classes:
Curriculum to Purchase (For each class -each family needs one copy. Students do not need to bring their book to class) : Mystery of History Vol 1 hardcover textbook (one per family) Second Edition of Vol 1 will work for this class
Supplies Needed: Each student will need a 3-ring binder dedicated to history, with 4 dividers, colored pencils, 2 sharpened regular pencils, glue stick
Elementary Science Classes:
Science Lab
Teacher: Dr Amanda Lea Miracle
Science 2 (grades 4th–6th) 9:00am–9:55am
Tuition: $40 (plus $15 fee for experiment supplies)
Curriculum to Purchase: Bookshark Science Experiments F
Required-- Book Shark Science F activity sheets.
https://www.bookshark.com/
Supplies Needed: TBD
Curriculum to Purchase: Bookshark Science Experiments F
Required-- Book Shark Science F activity sheets.
https://www.bookshark.com/
Supplies Needed: TBD
Please note: the above curriculm materials will be used in both the Fall and Spring semesters.
From Dr Miracle:
World Geography (grades 1st-3rd) 12:30pm-1:25pm
Teacher: Skylar Estes
Tuition: $30, plus $5 supply fee
Curriculum to Purchase: Travel Dreams Geography Seven Amazing Continents
Supplies Needed: Sharpened pencils, colored pencils and/or markers
I can show you the world (red carpet not included)! Come on a tour of the seven continents and the wonder they hold. This semester we explore Africa, Asia and North America and in the Spring we will explore South America, Antarctica, Australia and Europe.
There will be zero reading and writing required for this class but students will have an opportunity to stretch those muscles at home. Kids will need to be ready to explore new places and maybe even some new foods and we tour the world!
Curriculum to Purchase: None
Supplies Needed: Sharpened pencils, pencil sharpener, large pink eraser, a large shirt/smock/apron, colored pencils, ruler, and sharp adult-sized scissors. All supplies MUST be brought to each class.
Teacher: Jessica Call
Book Club: (grades 4th–6th)
Teacher: Jessica Call
1:30pm-1:55pm
Tuition: $30, plus $5 supply fee
Supplies Needed: TBD
Curriculum to Purchase: Frindle, by Andrew Clements
https://www.amazon.com/Frindle-Andrew-Clements/dp/0689818769
Creative Writing: (grades 4th-6th)
Teacher: Jessica Call
2:00pm-2:30pm
Tuition: $30, plus $5 supply fee
Supplies Needed: TBD
Curriculum to Purchase: None
Middle School Science 9:00am–9:55am
Teacher: Chrissy McDowell
Tuition: $40, plus $15 supply fee
Curriculum to Purchase: Science in the Atomic Age by Berean Builders
Supplies needed: A Laboratory Notebook of ANY brand as long as there is graphing paper inside!
Students will focus on experimentation, writing lab reports and learning to take notes. I am very excited to teach this class! Science is a passion of mine, I am a mother of many and a Registered Nurse, currently only caring for my brood at home!
Tests are required, but will be done in a fun and interactive way allowing a variety of learners to demonstrate their knowledge. Short weekly reading will be required, the audio version can be found on Audible for enhanced comprehension. Remember! You will get what you put in.I look forward to teaching your young scientists!
Workbook on Berean Builders website or purchase a pre printed copy online.
Middle School Writing 10:00am–10:55am:
Teacher: Chrissy McDowell
Tuition: $40, plus $10 supply fee
Curriculum to Purchase: IEW Ancient History-Based
Supplies needed:
This class will be designed to be HiGHLY interactive, utilizing a hands-on approach with the teacher and lots of opportunities for in class participation.
Workload/Time Commitment: Students can expect weekly assigned work. Homework completion is required and encouraged as the student will receive the opportunity to submit and present their work with encouraging and constructive evaluation.
Middle School Cooking Class 12:30pm-1:25pm
7th-12th grade
Teacher: April Stauffer
Tuition: $40 (plus supply fee dependent on class enrollment)
Supplies Needed: variable throughout year but will include kitchen items such as a skillet, spatula, knife, cutting board, etc
Minimum enrollment requirement of 5 students. If that number is not reached, the class will be withdrawn from the schedule. (Maximum of 18)
Middle School Photography 12:30pm-1:25pm
7th-12th grade
Teacher: Amy Anderson
Tuition: $40, plus a $15 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.
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 image above.
Supplies Needed: Each student will need a 3-ring binder dedicated to history, with 4 dividers, colored pencils, 2 sharpened regular pencils, glue stick
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