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: $60, plus $10 printing fee
Required textbook:
There is no required textbook, but several texts will need to be obtained over the course of the year, although many will be provided by the teacher.
Minimum enrollment requirement of 6 students. If that number is not reached, the class will be withdrawn from the schedule.
Mid to Modern American Literature encompasses the 100 years directly following the Civil War to the 1960s. Literature of this time focuses on the shift from Romanticism to Realism, Naturalism, and Modernism in response to industrialization and social change as the United States drastically transformed into an international superpower. Class begins with Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, moves through the Gilded Age and Roaring Twenties with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, and finishes with Harper Lee’s classic, To Kill a Mockingbird. Along the way students will also experience short stories, essays, and poetry that helped define the people of the United States. Through reading these renowned works of outstanding American authors in a variety of genres, students will become familiar with a significant portion of our nation’s literary heritage. Students will develop an appreciation of American literature as well as an awareness of how our literature reflects the nation’s history.
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!
American Civics and Government 10:00am–10:55am
Teacher: Jennifer Hildebrandt
Tuition $60, plus $10 supply fee
Minimum enrollment requirement of 6 students. If that number is not reached, the class will be withdrawn from the schedule.
This class will focus on the principles and beliefs upon which the United States was
founded, as well as the structure, functions, and powers of government at the national, state, and local level. Students will gain practical knowledge and understanding of American government, and its direct connection to citizens. As citizens who will soon be voters, it is important for students to connect with the democratic processes of the United States. They must also be aware that citizens have both rights and responsibilities along with the government to maintain order in our society. A significant portion of the course centers on the US Constitution, the three major branches, and the foundations of the US Government.
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founded, as well as the structure, functions, and powers of government at the national, state, and local level. Students will gain practical knowledge and understanding of American government, and its direct connection to citizens. As citizens who will soon be voters, it is important for students to connect with the democratic processes of the United States. They must also be aware that citizens have both rights and responsibilities along with the government to maintain order in our society. A significant portion of the course centers on the US Constitution, the three major branches, and the foundations of the US Government.
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.
High School PE/Health 12:30pm-1:30pm
Teacher: April Stauffer
Tuition: $50, plus $10 supply fee (Class must have a minimum of 5 students)
In this course we will explore nutrition for the first half of class and then do a game or activity that focuses on a specific skill (balance, hand-eye coordination, team work, problem solving, good sportsmanship, etc) for the second half of the class hour.
If the enrollment in this class is less than 8 students, the class focus may shift to health and nutrition for the entire hour, with physical activity skills being practiced intermittently.
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: Discovering Design with Biology – Berean Builders
Note: This class is intended for high school students who are either currently taking or
have completed Algebra 1. If your student has not done this, please contact me prior to enrolling in this class.
have completed Algebra 1. If your student has not done this, please contact me prior to enrolling in this class.
Note #2: 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, a lab portion is necessary along with regular classwork.
To make sure high school students earn this credit in Biology, they will be REQUIRED to attend a second day of class on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 10:00-12:00 to perform labs and complete additional requirements. If your student does not attend both days, they will NOT earn high school credit for this class. (There will be some lab days-mostly in the spring-that may be adjusted to accommodate large numbers of students being gone for sports, etc.) Students who attend both classes and successfully complete assignments will earn 0.5 credit per semester. There will be an additional fee for lab supplies (to be determined based on enrollment).
Discovering Design with Biology gives students an introduction to how living organisms are designed, how they interact with one another, and how they interact with their physical environment. Students are taught how biologists classify life, the chemical processes that make life possible, the structures of RNA and DNA, and the designs of the different cells found in living organisms. Students also learn how photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and cellular reproduction occur. With the molecular and cellular basis of life covered, the students are then given a survey of the different kinds of organisms found in nature: archaea, bacteria, protists, fungi, invertebrates, vertebrates, and plants. The students then learn the biogeochemical cycles that keep environments hospitable to life, which leads to a discussion of ecosystems. Throughout the course, students see that life is the result of design and that organisms have been given the ability to adapt to their surroundings. In addition, they learn various problems associated with the modern evolutionary synthesis.
In class students will be expected to take notes as well as participate in class discussions and activities.
Students will be expected to complete work, including reading, assignments, some research, and occasional projects, at home.
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: **To Be Determined**
Minimum enrollment requirement of 6 students. If that number is not reached, the class will be withdrawn from the schedule.
Note #1: This class will have a STEM-based focus on the concepts behind physics (see Note #3). It is not a full physics course. The only prerequisite is Algebra 1 (see Note #2). Note #2: Students taking this class MUST have completed an algebra course. There are a variety of calculations involved in physics that require a higher level of math skills. If your student has not done this, please contact me prior to enrolling in this class. Note #3: 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. Additionally, for students graduating in 2028 or
later, an additional credit of STEM related coursework is required. This class fulfills that STEM requirement. This class will have a STEM-based focus on the concepts behind physics. While it is not a full physics course, it will cover topics commonly covered in physics, such as kinematics, force and motion, energy and work, etc.
In this class, we will approach physics through a "concepts before computation" style, using real-world analogies and examples to build a strong conceptual understanding before diving into math. It is designed for high school students, including younger or non-science majors, making physics accessible and relevant by connecting it to everyday experiences, from classical mechanics to modern physics. Students will grasp the “why” and “how” of physics through relatable situations that help explain abstract ideas. Additionally, students will observe and participate in regular “challenges” that showcase recently learned topics.
To make sure high school students earn this STEM credit, they will be REQUIRED to attend a monthly lab on the 4th Friday of each month from 10:00-12:00. At this lab students will provide evidence that they have grasped the concepts recently studied by fulfilling “challenge” assignments.
In class students will be expected to take notes as well as participate in class discussions and activities. Students will be expected to complete work, including reading, assignments, some research, and occasional projects, at home.
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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