Keystones of the Old Testament - Brenda Hall - 6th-8th Grade This Bible class will explore the keystones found in the Old Testament starting with the book of Genesis. Genesis forms the foundation of the entire Bible, starting with the man Adam in the garden and ending with the man Joseph in a coffin in Egypt. The first semester we will explore the creation, the fall, and the line of Adam. Then we will learn of the flood and the 3 nations that come from Noah's line and their significance. The need for a savior becomes more apparent and then students are introduced to Abraham and his family who receive the promises of God. Students will discover the type of covenants in the Bible, understand the names of God as He reveals himself, learn the literary devices used in scripture, and make application to today through Building a Bridge activities. The first semester begins with God creating the world in Gen. 1 and concludes with God creating himself a new nation in Exodus. The first semester ends with a review the plagues of Egypt and a study of the Passover including a Passover meal in class. Each student will choose an end of semester project to be presented in class. The 10 Commandments and the Tabernacle will be the focus as we return from Christmas. Students will learn the significance of each item in the tabernacle and we will build a model in class. We will learn more about the priests God has called and then the offerings of Lev. 1-8. Next students will learn about those who call out to God, studying the Prayer of Jabez by David Wilkerson and then the Shepherd's Look at the 23rd Psalm by Phillip Keller. The Bible also clearly points out the cost of disobedience. We will look at Jonah- a disobedient prophet and Sampson- a rebellious judge. Students will also memorized Psalm 1. The class will wrap-up on a positive note, studying several Psalms and how God reveals himself in these passages. Another end of semester project will be required. Weekly assignments will include Bible and/or selected book readings, worksheets, charts and map pages. Students will need a 3-ring binder with 15 tabs and a NAS Bible for each class. Cost of the class is 10 payments of $35 with a one-time supply fee of $10 due in July and January. This course will have enough material to count as 1 credit for high school. Those that would like to complete the high school credit track will take optional tests/quizzes administered by parents at home. The cost will increase to $40/month for grading of these extra papers. Mail registration form and tuition payments to: Brenda Hall, 2005 Shasta Ridge, Conroe, TX 77304. Brenda can be contacted at EBHall7@aol.com or cell phone (936) 443-9002.
Actingis FUN(damental)! (Grades 1-12) Katt Gilcrease This class will focus onthe fundamentals of acting, stage crafting, make-up, lighting, sound design,and costuming. The class will also coverdifferent aspects of film and TV acting with a primary study in stage acting. Students will work together on scenes fromdifferent plays, monologues, and poems. Students will also work on scenes from different TV shows, movies, andcommercials. Students will be requiredto memorize some scenes and monologues for presentations. If you are interested in acting or publicspeaking, this is class is for you! The fee for this class if $45 per month. Mr. Gilcrease can be contacted at (936) 661-6070
Art 1 (Ages 8-11) Cindy Johnson - We begin with a short study of art history based upon the Cornerstone curriculum and Frances Schaeffer’s book, “How Shall We Then Live?” We will study shifts in style from period to period to see art in the flow of history. Students will learn that the changes in art indicate changes in worldview, and begin to understand how to be good judges of art. In this class, this means we look at a lot of pictures of great art and discuss them. Students always enjoy this and it doesn’t take them long to form and state their own opinions! After this, the class is hands-on as we learn the basic elements of art: space, line, shape, texture, value, etc., and progress to color, learning more complex techniques. We begin with pencils and progress to ink pens, then wax-based pencils and watercolor pencils. Students will learn how to see, and how to draw what they see. The majority of their work will be from looking at real objects, copying great works, and using their imaginations. There will be many surprises and games thrown in to keep them guessing and excited. There will be weekly assignments. Homework: 1-2 hours per week, depending on student’s personal interest. To register, please fill out the registration form and send along with a check for $105.00 (see breakdown) to Cindy Johnson, Five Catfeet Court, The Woodlands, TX 77381. $45.00 = one month’s tuition and $60.00 = one semester supply fee. All supplies purchased will be given to the students to keep; I will also have a short list of supplies for you to purchase.
Art 2 (Ages 12-14) Cindy Johnson Class begins with a study of art history based upon the Cornerstone art history curriculum and Frances Schaeffer’s book, How Shall We Then Live? Studying art periods through history, we learn that changes in art reflect changes in worldview, and how to distinguish worthy art from bad art. Students will begin with pencil and proceed to India ink with bamboo pens, then with brushes. After this, students will work with dry pastels, proceed to pastel painting; and colored inks. We will enjoy great paintings and sometimes copy them. We will study the basic elements of art and continue on to color, balance, viewpoint, emphasis, and much more. Students will learn to both draw what they see and use their imaginations. This is a messy and very fun class. There will be weekly assignments, and grading will be based upon completion of same, not upon artistic talent. Homework: 1-2 hours weekly. To register, please fill out the registration form and send along with a check for $110.00 ($45.00 plus $65.00 semester supply fee) to Cindy Johnson, Five Catfeet Court, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
MATHEMATICS
Pre-Algebra - Teaching Textbooks - Kandi Henry Teaching Textbooks is a unique math program written specifically for homeschoolers. Mrs. Henry used this curriculum to teach her children at home. There are two options for parents to choose from: 1) purchase book, answer key/test bank only or 2) additionally purchase the audiovisual CD’s to see solutions worked out for every problem. Please check the Teaching Textbooks web-site at www.teachingtextbooks.com. Concepts for the week will be reviewed in class along with the practice problems for the week. The student will follow the syllabus throughout the year to complete each lesson and take home tests. The class will be one hour. Tuition is $35/month for 10 months. Mrs. Henry can be reached at kandihenry@suddenlink.net or by phone at (home) 936-441-7512 or (cell) 936-203-4073 *email is best contact method
Algebra 1 -Teaching Textbooks - Brenda Hall Teaching Textbooks is an unique math program written specifically for homeschoolers in an easy-to-digest conversational tone. This course covers simple equations, negative numbers, fractions, powers, roots, second degree equations, graphing, solving systems of equations, inequalities, and irrational numbers. There are two options for parents to choose from: 1) purchase book, answer key/test bank only or 2) additionally purchase the audiovisual CD’s to see solutions worked out for every problem. Please check the Teaching Textbooks web-site at teachingtextbooks.com. Concepts for the week will be reviewed in class along with the practice problems for the week. The student will follow the syllabus throughout the year to complete each lesson and end of unit tests. The class will be one hour and 15 minutes. Tuition is $40/ month for 10 months. Late fee of $5 after the 10th of the month. Mail registration form and tuition payments to: Brenda Hall, 2005 Shasta Ridge, Conroe 77304. Mrs. Hall can be contacted at (936)756-1217 (home) or (936)443-9002 (cell).
Algebra 2 -Teaching Textbooks - Brenda Hall Teaching Textbooks is a unique math program written specifically for homeschoolers in an easy-to-digest conversational tone. This course covers simple equations, negative numbers, fractions, powers, roots, second degree equations, graphing of parabolas, circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas, solving systems of equations, inequalities, and irrational and complex numbers. . There are two options for parents to choose from: 1) purchase book, answer key/test bank only or 2) additionally purchase the audiovisual CD’s to see solutions worked out for every problem. Please check the Teaching Textbooks web-site at teachingtextbooks.com. Concepts for the week will be reviewed in class along with the practice problems for the week. The student will follow the syllabus throughout the year to complete each lesson and take end of unit tests. The class will be one hour and 30 minutes. Tuition is $45/ month for 10 months. Late fee of $5 after the 10th of the month. Mail registration form and tuition payments to: Brenda Hall, 2005 Shasta Ridge, Conroe, TX 77304. Mrs. Hall can be contacted at (936)756-1217 (home) or (936)443-9002 (cell).
Pre-Calculus -Teaching Textbooks - Brenda Hall Teaching Textbooks is a unique math program written specifically for homeschoolers in an easy-to-digest conversational tone. This course begins with the transformation of basic functions then continues on to cover polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, radical, power functions, and analytic geometry. During the second half of the year, we will cover triangle trigonometry , trigonometric functions and identities. Then we will move on to review vectors, polar coordinates, systems, matrices, determinants, sequences, probability, and statistics. Finally an introduction to the derivative and integral is introduced to prepared students for calculus. A TI-83 plus (or TI-84) graphing calculator is required for this course starting in Lesson 16. It is highly recommended that the CD also be purchased for this course. This will enable students to watch the audiovisual CD’s to see solutions worked out for difficult problems. Please check the Teaching Textbooks web-site at teachingtextbooks.com for more information. Concepts for the week will be reviewed in class along with the practice problems for the week. The student will follow the syllabus throughout the year to complete each lesson and take end of unit tests along with in-class quizzes . The class will be two hours long. Tuition is $46/month for 10 months which is due the first day of each month (July-April). A late fee of $5 will be charged after the 10th of the month. Mail registration form and tuition payments to: Brenda Hall, 2005 Shasta Ridge, Conroe, TX 77304. Mrs. Hall can be contacted at (936)756-1217 (home) or (936)443-9002 (cell).
SCIENCE
Human Anatomy(Apologia) (1st - 3rd) & (4th - 6th) -Corinne Park - Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology and the Notebooking Journal(The 1st-3rd grade class will use the Jr. edition of the Journal) From the brain in your head to the nails on your toes, your students will encounter fascinating facts, engaging activities, intriguing experiments, and loads of fun as they learn about the human body and how to keep it working well. Beginning with a brief history of medicine and a peek into cells and DNA, your students will voyage through lessons covering many subjects, such as the body systems: skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, nervous and more! They'll study nutrition and health, how God designed their immune system to protect them, along with embryology and what makes them a unique creation of God. Class time will include reviewing what was read at home to make sure the student understands the concepts in the chapters and with hands-on learning activities. Each student will need to purchase the text and the companion notebooking journal. Siblings may share a text, but will need their own notebooking journal. Lab fee is $35 and is due with the first payment. Class tuition is $350 split into 10 payments of $35 (due from July 2011 – April 2012). Please mail your registration form and first payment to Corinne Park 7226 Lorna Road Montgomery, TX 77316. Contact information is Corinne Park 281-252-8496 or joncorinne@consolidated.net .
Human Anatomy(Apologia) 4th-6th grade - Taylor THURSDAY CLASS Open flyer for information FLYERFALL SEMESTER ONLY
General Science/Lab--7th/8th - Kim Kelly - Required text: Apologia's Exploring Creation with General Science 2nd Edition plus Solutions Manual and Companion CD. (There is an audio CD of the book available if the student would like to listen and read along. Not required) The course covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Its scope, therefore, is quite wide. Scientific vocabulary will be emphasized. Tuition $45/month for 10 months. A one time $35 lab fee will be due in July. Contact Kim Kelly at 936.760.1962 or email: ggkelly (at) juno (dot) com
Physical Science/Lab (Apologia) - Grades 8-9 - Corinne Park Exploring Creation With Physical Science (2nd Edition book set with solutions and test manual, and the multimedia companion cd) Apologia Curriculum provides a detailed introduction to the physical environment and some of the basic laws that make it work. Topics covered will be air, atmosphere, water, the hydrosphere, earth, weather, motion, Newton’s laws, forces, sound, light and astrophysics. Class time will focus on experiments and discussion of the reading. Home assignments will include reading, answering questions, study guide and tests. Students will need a notebook for vocabulary, notes, study guide and lab reports. A lab fee of $35 is due in July. Tuition is $450 for the year, split into 10 payments of $45 (due July 2011- April 2012). Please mail your registration form and first payment to Corinne Park 7226 Lorna Road Montgomery, TX 77316. Contact information is Corinne Park 281-252-8496 or joncorinne@consolidated.net.
Biology Lab –high school, college preparatory– 2 hours – Karen Garza Apologia curriculum Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd Edition PURCHASE: Book set (text + solutions manual) & companion CD; Supplies List – on-line in August (link in Contact info) 2011-12: This is one of the toughest courses you will love. The work is demanding, but not only does the student learn, the lab is designed to foster teamwork and class unity. There are 16 modules, which translate into 32 weeks of work to cover in 30 weeks, so students will have a reading assignment to complete for the first class. The focus is mastery of the subject and the best way to learn is to do; therefore the course incorporates 7 projects that are used for test scores. The grading system for each project is given in advance. These projects include 3 3-D presentations covering a cell, ecosystem, and insect, 1 project enables students to debate on evolution with specific parameters, 2 are labs in the text that are completed at home, with one presented in class and one turned in, and the last 1 is a perch dissection. The first project is due at the end of the first semester. The course is set up to help teach students how to learn and how to study, so following instructions and keeping work organized is also a vital component of the course grade evaluation. The text heavily emphasizes vocabulary and provides a strong background in the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems and provides a complete survey of the five kingdoms in Creation. Some common items to assist in the lab will be required to bring to class. One experiment is performed at a pond, location to be announced. Students will be given an outline of coursework required to complete as school work, which will include the student correcting and grading work that will be turned in for review. Participation in an approved science fair is required. One third of the course grade is based on the score received. All course work is required to be kept organized in a notebook, which will be graded each semester. Class size: Min. 6 students, max. 12. Tuition: $50/month for 10 months + $30 lab fee per semester, due July 1st & January 1st. Contact: Karen Garza -281-370-6222 (home) or revelationscience@sbcglobal.net. Payment Mailing Address: 7327 Root Road, Spring, TX 77389 CLASS WEB SITE http://www.revelationscience.com/ REGISTRATION: Please fill out the Revelation Science Registration Form & mail with fees. NOTE: There is a required student and parent orientation the week prior to class beginning. This is to overview what is required and to enable students to get their first assignment and set up their notebooks prior to class beginning. This is a critical meeting that establishes your student’s school year.
Chemistry Lab–high school, college preparatory –2½ hours– Karen Garza Apologia curriculumExploring Creation with Chemistry, 2nd Edition PURCHASE: Book set (text + solutions manual) & companion CD (Course will be supplemented with Micro Chem Lab Kit, provided by the teacher.); Supplies List – Includes a scientific calculator and will be on-line in August (link in Contact info) 2011-12: This course incorporates math with science. It is challenging, but fosters teamwork and class unity. Those who suffer together grow close! Important advice, don’t get behind! There are 16 modules, which translate into 32 weeks of work to cover in 30 weeks, so students will have a reading assignment to complete for the first class. Following instructions and keeping work organized is also a vital component of the course grade evaluation. The course is set up to help teach students how to learn and how to study. The course covers significant figures, units, classification, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws, and equilibrium. Students will be given an outline of coursework required to complete as school work, which will include the student correcting and grading work that will be turned in for review. Participation in an approved science fair is optional for additional credit. All course work is required to be kept organized in a notebook, which will be graded each semester. Class size: Min. 6 students, max. 14. Tuition: $50/month for 10 months + $30 lab fee per semester, due July 1st & January 1st. Contact: Karen Garza -281-370-6222 (home) or revelationscience@sbcglobal.net. Payment Mailing Address: 7327 Root Road, Spring, TX 77389 CLASS WEB SITE http://www.revelationscience.com/ REGISTRATION: Please fill out the Revelation Science Registration Form & mail with fees. NOTE: There is a required student and parent orientation the week prior to class beginning. This is to overview what is required and to enable students to get their first assignment and set up their notebooks prior to class beginning. This is a critical meeting that establishes your student’s school year.
Anatomy & Physiology (A&P)–****A&P CLASS FULL ****- Registrations will be put on 1st received Waiting List to fill any drops--high school, college preparatory – 2 hrs Karen Garza Apologia curriculum The Human Body: Fearfully & Wonderfully Made! Apologia curriculum The Human Body: Fearfully & Wonderfully Made!, Pre-Requisites: In order to take this course, it is strongly recommended the student have completed a first year biology course AND a first-year chemistry course. (Does not have to be Apologia) PURCHASE: Book set (text + solutions manual) & companion CD PLUS - Kapit/Elson The Anatomy Coloring Book,; 2011-12: The text covers both the anatomy & the physiology of the human body’s 11 organ systems in detail. There are 16 modules, which translate into 32 weeks of work to cover in 30 weeks, so students will have a reading assignment to complete for the first class. Combined with biology, the two courses together cover most of the "advanced placement" (AP) curriculum. With some additional prep, such as Princeton's "Cracking the AP Biology" or "Cracking the CLEP Biology" study books, students can best prepare to take the biology AP or CLEP test. In order to take this course, it is strongly recommended the student have completed a first- year biology course AND a first-year chemistry course. It does not have to be with the Apologia curriculum. If a student has not completed these courses, approval must be obtained from the teacher prior to registration. The Human Body contains labs covering topics such as salivary glands, epithelials, the dermis and epidermis, hair follicles, bone tissue, skeletal muscle tissue, neurons and neuroglia and much more. In addition, there are coloring book exercises that contain detailed drawings of all of the anatomy the student needs to learn in this course. Dissections for this course include a cow’s eye, a cow’s heart, and a fetal pig. Additional dissections are added to enhance the curriculum. The Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made! contains three kinds of labs: 1. Microscope labs 2. Dissection labs 3. Coloring Book Exercises - These are probably the most important 'lab' exercises for the student to perform. This is the same coloring book used in many university Anatomy and Physiology courses. Students will be given an outline of course work required to complete as school work, which will include the student correcting and grading work that will be turned in for review. The focus is mastery of the subject and the best way to learn is to do; therefore the course incorporates two projects that are used for test scores for those modules. The grading system for each project is given in advance. Participation in an approved science fair is optional for additional credit. All course work is required to be kept organized in a notebook, which will be graded each semester. Class size: Min. 6 students, max. 12. If 6 students are not registered by August 10th, the class will be cancelledTuition: $50/month for 10 months + $35 lab fee per semester, due July 1st & January 1st. Contact: Karen Garza - revelationscience@sbcglobal.net or 281-370-6222 (home). Payment Mailing Address: 7327 Root Road, Spring, TX 77389. CLASS WEB SITE http://www.revelationscience.com/ REGISTRATION: Please fill out the Revelation Science Registration Form and mail with fees. NOTE: There is a required student and parent orientation the week prior to class beginning. This is to overview what is required and to enable students to get their first assignment and set up their notebooks prior to class beginning. This is a critical meeting that establishes your student’s school year.
HISTORY
Reading, Language Arts & American History (a Unit Study for 2nd & 3rd Grade) Jan Lund This class is taught in a three year rotation. The class may be started at any rotation. Instruction and weekly assignments will be given in reading, language arts and history. In Rotation A, lap books will be constructed and historical fiction readers enjoyed as we travel through exciting times of American History including the daily lives of pioneers and colonists, Indians, George Washington, the Revolutionary War and Inventors. The language arts learning objectives are as follow: Language: Usage, spelling, definition, pronunciation, sight word recognition Communication: Listening skills, basic speaking skills Literature: Comprehension strategies before, during, and after reading Research: Gather information from a variety of sources, present research results in a written format (1 presentation at the end of each semester) You will need access to the internet and a color printer. A supply fee of $20 is asked to help offset the cost of class materials. The monthly fee for this class is $35. This is the link for the required supplies and books. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Lund at Sajalund@aol.com or by phone (936) 777-3171. Mail payments to Jan Lund, P.O. Box 1122, Conroe, TX 77305.
Reading, Writing & American History (a Unit Study for 4th - 6th Grade)- Jan Lund This class is taught in a three year rotation, with a focus of two years on American History and a one year study of world history. This class may be started at any rotation. Daily assignments will be given in reading, writing and history. Throughout the year, sentence and paragraph writing skills and formats will be taught and practiced; fundamental grammar concepts will be reviewed and basic literary terms (e.g. setting, point of view, simile and metaphor) will be covered. At the conclusion of each semester the student will give a class presentation. The first semester topic is Landmarks in the United States and the topic of the second semester is Inventors. During Rotation A, historical fiction books will be used as we travel through exciting times in American History, including the daily lives of pioneers and colonists, Indians, George Washington, the Revolutionary War and Inventors. You will need access to the internet and a color printer. A supply fee of $20 is asked to help offset the cost of class materials. The monthly fee for this class is $35. This is the link for the required supplies and books. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Lund at Sajalund@aol.com or by phone (936) 777-3171. Mail payments to Jan Lund, P.O. Box 1122, Conroe, TX 77305.
Story of the World -Grades 4th-6th - Marcie Taylor (History & Geography with literature, writing, and the arts) This class follows the Story of the World (SOTW) outline of history and utilizes Biblioplan Hands On History as well. This year will be Volume 2, The Middle Ages. Students will utilize the Bible, Story of the World (Revised Edition, Volume 2: The Middle Ages, from the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance), Biblioplan, and Knowledge Quest maps. Students will read or listen to the assigned SOTW texts and bible readings priot to class. Then class time will involve discussion, timeline, map work, hands on projects, and games. Opportunities for public speaking, formal projects, and written tests will be utilized. This course does not teach formal writing but gives the students an opportunity to apply the writing skills they are learning in other curriculum. Age appropriate reading lists as well as art and music assignments will make history come to life and help the students understand WHY we need to learn about all those dead people and what they did! In addition, optional period appropriate field trips will be scheduled to the School Days at The Renaissance Festival and to a local castle among others. Understanding that each student is at a different place with reading and writing, my goal is to take students where they are and expect a high level of excellence in all they do. Tuition is 10 payments of $35/student (July 2011-April 2012). In addition, a $35 supply fee per student is due with your registration form. Payments may be mailed to Marcie Taylor at 10132 Champion Village Dr., Conroe TX 77303. Ms. Taylor has additional schedule information available if you wish to know more details of the course. Ms. Taylor can be reached at 281-650-7842 or taylorm25@yahoo.com.
Texas History - Heritage Hunters – 6th - 8th Grade – Yvette Schenck Students will experience Texas history by combining book studies, research, and hands-on labs. The young "Heritage Hunters" will explore Texas history through classroom lecture, biographical studies of famous and important Texans, geographic and topographical map research, and exposure to the cultural differences that influenced early Texas. A few examples of labs include: salt maps, foods, homestead life, languages, treasure hunting with map and compass, leather-work, pinatas, field-trips, etc. Student textbook will be “The Texas God Created” published by Bob Jones University Press. (Located under secondary Resource materials, item #241919, $19.95) There will be a lab fee of $25 for this course. Mrs. Schenck may be contacted at: y_schenck@yahoo.com or (936)648-4823 (cell). Address: 1527 Cafe Dumonde, Conroe, TX 77304.
World Geography – Grades 8-12 - Terry Howell Students will learn to recognize important characteristics and traits of each continent, read and create maps, identify key geographical terms and more. As the students journey through each continent, they will experience culinary delights as each student will research and prepare a delicious treat from each continent. This class will use Trail Guide to World Geography which is a yearlong course that includes mapping activities, atlas usage and research. We will finish by reading Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne. There is a $15 worksheet fee that needs to be paid at registration. Supply list: 3-ring binder, 8 dividers, map pencils, and the Answer Atlas. Classes will meet on Wednesday, 12:30-2pm.Tuition is $40/month for 10 months, with a late fee after the 10th of the month of $5. Mail registration form and tuition payments to Terry Howell, 201 Lakeshore Dr., Conroe, TX 77304. Phone: 936.756.6220 or 936.525.7145; Email: thowell425 [at] hotmail [dot] com.
U.S. History – Grades 8-12 - Terry Howell Students will experience and learn United States History by textbook studies, role playing, debating and games from different time periods. We will begin the story of our nation’s history from its discovery and colonization up to the present day. Special attention is given to God’s providence and America’s Christian heritage.This class will use the Bob Jones U.S. History book (third edition) which is presented in an engaging narrative style and seeks to bring United States history to life. Students need to purchase the BJU U.S. History textbook and the Student Activities in U.S. History (3rd ed). Tuition is $40/month for 10 months, with a late fee after the 10th of the month of $5. Mail registration form and tuition payments to Terry Howell, 201 Lakeshore Dr., Conroe, TX 77304. Phone: 936.756.6220 or 936.525.7145; Email: thowell425 [at] hotmail [dot] com.
World History -Grades 9-12 Jack Hightower In this study the student will trace man’s history back to the Garden of Eden. During this study the student will become familiar with the Asian, African, Indian, Greco-Roman, and European cultures. The student will be brought to the very door step of current history and current world events in light of God’s master plan. With man being a product of his thoughts, the history of his ideas will be emphasized, rather than only his political and economic conditions. The student will be exploring some of the following: “Prehistoric times”, carbon-dating, art, music, evolutionism, socialism, humanism, and much, much more. Also, the student will take a year long journey of exposure of the 7 major religions of the earth. These are; 1)Judaism, 2)Islam, 3)Hinduism, 4)Buddhism, 5)Confucianism/Daoism, 6)Shinto, and 7)CHRISTIANITY! There is an urgent need for the student to be exposed to the development of the human community as God designed it to be. The student will address in this study many of the errors and assumptions that have been allowed to be taught as a fact or truth over the last few decades. Curriculum is as follows: World History and Cultures – Abeka Publisher, and a Bible. There will also be teacher generated handouts throughout the year. The class will meet 1 hour and 30 minutes per week. There will be 10 payments of $45.00 each for the class. There is also a one time charge of $20.00 for teacher generated handouts due with registration. Checks are to be made out to Jack Hightower and mailed to the following address: Jack Hightowerand mailed to Jack Hightower 545F.M. 1488, Apt. 2203 – Conroe, Texas 77384. Email – jack_hghtwr@yahoo.com
U.S. Government – Grades 9-12 (Fall Semester only) - Jack Hightower The focus of this course will be on the principals and beliefs upon which the United States was founded under God. The student will become acquainted with the structure, functions and powers of the United States Government. In this course the student will be introduced to the different levels of national, state and local governments. They will also be a significant focus on the U.S. Constitution and its underlying principles and ideas. The student will analyze major concepts of republicanism, federalism, checks and balances, separation of powers, and individual rights of the U.S. citizen. The student will be introduced to the many and varied political systems around the world. Curriculum: Abeka-American Government in Christian Perspective (Second Edition), teacher generated supplements, and the Bible. Class time will be 1 hour and 30 minutes per week. There will be 5 payments of $45 each and a onetime payment of $25 to cover teacher generated supplements. Make checks payable to Jack Hightower and mail to Jack Hightower 545 FM 1488 Apt. 2203 Conroe, TX 77384. Email jack_hghtwr@yahoo.com.
Economics-Principles and Practices – Grades 9-12 (Spring Semester only) Jack Hightower This course incorporates the 21 basic concepts established by the National Council on Economic Education. This course will focus on the basic principles of concerning production, consumption and distribution of goods and services in the United States. Your student will also become acquainted with God’s Instruction on the use and abuse of money according to His Word (The Bible). The knowledge and skills introduced in this course will help your student to achieve the goal of economic literacy – a grounding in economic and financial principles so that your student can make informed choices and principles so that he/she can make informed choices and participate in the local, state, federal and global economies. This class will meet for 1 hour and 30 minutes. There will be 5 payments of $45 each for the class. There will be a onetime payment of $30 which will cover the teacher generated supplements and The Stock Market Game fee. Curriculum: Abeka-Economics Work and Prosperity (Second Edition) and the Bible. Make checks payable to Jack Hightower and mail to Jack Hightower 545 FM 1488 Apt. 2203 Conroe, TX 77384. Email jack_hghtwr@yahoo.com
Foundations for Personal Finance by Dave Ramsey (High School) -Terry Howell During the year, students will learn to take responsibility for personal financial decisions through this fun and informative course. They will learn how to budget, how to buy a car without a car loan, how to invest for their retirement, how to use different payment methods, how to make wise purchase decisions, and how to save for those purchases. During the course, students will also be taught how to develop a system for keeping and using financial records, as well as develop a plan for spending, saving, and investing. There is a 210-page workbook ($12 fee for the workbook due when you register), DVD’s we’ll watch in class, and extra activities which will supplement what is being taught during class. Student also need to purchase the book, Financial Peace Revisited. You can find it at www.daveramsey.com for $14.95 or you should be able to find it on amazon.com or something similar. Copyright is 1992, 1995, 2003. This course is approved by the State Board of Education and can be used as economics, personal finance, consumer finance, business, life skills, and/or as an elective course. It is currently offered in many public and private schools throughout Texas and the U.S. Classes will meet on Wednesday 10:30-noon. There will be 10 payments of $40/student for the class with a $5 late fee for payments received after the 10th of the month. Mail registration form and tuition payments to Terry Howell, 201 Lakeshore Dr., Conroe, TX 77304. Phone: 936.756.6220 or 936.525.7145; Email: thowell425 [at] hotmail [dot] com.
LITERATURE AND WRITING
Writing Utilizing Literature (Grades 6 - 8) - Yvette Schenck This class is designed for students with an elementary understanding of writing. It is an integration of writing, spelling and vocabulary, handwriting and scripture memorization, and reading. A critical portion of the class will involve reading assignments, with the student reading a chapter per day, and then completing a writing assignment which follows and utilizes the novel. Largely, the foundation for the writing segment of the curriculum is garnered from the extensive study of literature. Beginning for the new, inexperienced writer, the writing program will begin with basic sentence structure, utilizing vivid words and adjectives. It will develop into paragraph structure, with students writing stories, poems, and essays over time. The spelling and vocabulary portion of the class will expand the student’s word base for his/ her writing skills. Each student will be expected to memorize words and vocabulary each week. Additionally, scriptures will be assigned each week for memorization and cursive handwriting development. Spelling lists will be provided, for the benefit of the parent and student. Students will be given reading lists when registration is complete. Students will provide their own books (reading), Bible, a notebook for vocab words and scripture verses, a writing journal, a dictionary, and a thesaurus. Class time will be one hour, thirty minutes. Cost is $ 40 per month. Mrs. Schenck may be contacted at: y_schenck@yahoo.com or (936)648-4823 (cell). Address: 1527 Cafe Dumonde, Conroe, TX 77304.
Sentence to Paragraph Writing Class (6th-8th) – Jan Lund (a curriculum written by Becky Celsor) (a curriculum written by Becky Celsor) Sentence to Paragraph Writing is designed for the student who can write a basic sentence and follow directions. The student learns how to incorporate grammar into writing more descriptive sentences, while also becoming skilled at the organizational process. Creative writing is taught by the inclusion of figures of speech and grammar. The students will need a 3-ring binder (2 – 3 inch), 5+ hi-liters, 5 notebook divider tabs, a Bible, a thesaurus, and a dictionary. It is recommended that homework be typed; however, it is not required until the second semester. The student will need to purchase the worksheets. They are available from The Homeschool House in The Woodlands (http://thehomeschoolhouse.org/default.aspx) or online from The Write Foundation. While this is not a literature course, a reading list will be provided either to be read independently or as a family. There will be no tests on the books. Class time will be 1 hour and 30 minutes per week. Allow approximately two hours per week study time. There will be 10 payments of $40/each for the class. Jan may be contacted at Sajalund@aol.com or (936) 777-3171. Address: P.O. Box 1122, Conroe, TX 77305
Basic Paragraph Writing Class (Jr. High/High School) – Pam Bowen (a curriculum written by Becky Celsor) is a fundamental approach, which covers writing a basic single paragraph paper to an introduction of a 5-paragraph essay, as well as a weekly poetry assignment. The class will work on organizational skills such as note taking, brainstorming, outlines, rough drafts, and editing. The students will need a 3-ring binder (2 – 3 inch), 5+ hi-liters, 5 notebook divider tabs, a Bible, a thesaurus, and a dictionary. It is recommended that homework be typed; however, it is not required until the second semester. Weekly assignments are posted at Basic Structured Writing The student will need to purchase the worksheets. They are available from The Homeschool House in The Woodlands (http://thehomeschoolhouse.org/default.aspx) or online from The Write Foundation. While this is not a literature course, a reading list will be provided either to be read independently or as a family. There will be no tests on the books. Class time will be 1 hour and 30 minutes per week. Allow approximately four hours per week study time. There will be 10 payments of $45/each for the class with a $10 late fee for payments received after the 10th of the month. Make checks payable to Pam Bowen and mail to: 189 Greenleaf Lane, Conroe TX 77304. Contact tlbfam [at] suddenlink [dot] net or 936-760-1790 or 936-520-7138.
World Literature (8th-12th) - Christy Hill The aim of this course is for the student to become familiar with the primary sources of World Literature with an end result of properly understanding their content and context. Literature from the classic authors of the Western Tradition will be analyzed in comparison to the prevailing ideas from the corresponding period. An emphasis on making connections to history and society will be made. The class will employ literary devices such as character development, plot, theme, setting, and imagery to better understand and interpret the literature. The required text is World Literature from A Beka Books (The code number is66958). Each student will need a spiral bound notebook for taking notes and a ‘pocket folder’ for handouts. The cost for this course will be $40 dollars per month. For families with more than one student will receive a $10 discount per subsequent student. Payments may be made on the first class period of the month or mailed to: Christy Hill, 5706 Stone Creek Dr. Magnolia, Tx 77354.
American Literature (8th-12th) - Christy Hill The aim of this course is for the student to become familiar with the primary sources of American Literature with an end result of properly understanding their content and context. Literature from the classic authors of the American Tradition will be analyzed in comparison to the prevailing ideas from the corresponding period. An emphasis on making connections will be made. The class will employ literary devices such as character development, plot, theme, setting, and imagery to better understand and interpret the literature. The course text is American Literature from A Beka Books (The code number is82716). Each student will need a spiral bound notebook for taking notes and a ‘pocket folder’ for handouts. The cost for this course will be $40 dollars per month. For families with more than one student will receive a $10 discount per subsequent student. Payments may be made on the first class period of the month or mailed to: Christy Hill, 5706 Stone Creek Dr. Magnolia, Tx 77354.
Basic Essay Writing (High School or completion of Basic Paragraph Writing) – Pam Bowen Basic Essay Writing is a fundamental approach covering 5-paragraph essays and poetry. The class will review and strengthen organizational skills, such as note taking, brainstorming, outlines, rough drafts, editing, and logical reasoning. The student will examine, develop and reinforce their skills in writing 5-paragraph essays, longer essays and 1 basic research paper. The last six weeks are spent mastering timed essays to prepare them for college tests and entrance exam. Weekly assignments are posted at Basic Structured Writing. The student will need to purchase the worksheets. They are available from The Homeschool House in The Woodlands (http://thehomeschoolhouse.org/default.aspx) or online from The Write Foundation. The price of the worksheets is $20 + tax and shipping if you order from the website. The students will need a 3-ring binder (2 – 3 inch), 5+ hi-liters, 5 notebook divider tabs, a Bible, a thesaurus, and a dictionary. This is not a literature course; however, reading from a list of selected authors will be required. Allow approximately four - six hours per week study time. Class time will be 1 hour and 30 minutes per week. There will be 10 payments of $45/each for the class with a $10 late fee for payments received after the 10th of the month. Please checks payable to Pam Bowen and mail to: 189 Greenleaf Lane, Conroe, TX 77304. Contact tlbfam [at] suddenlink [dot] net or 936-760-1790 or 936-520-7138.
The Bridge Writing Literature and Composition – Year 1 – Grades 9-12 Jack Hightower - In this course the student will continue their preparation for pre-college composition and essays. The student will be given exercises and activities chosen to help and strengthen their writing. Critical reading skills will be advanced for the student, that is, reading “between the lines” to understand not only what was said, but what was meant by the author and how it affects your thinking. To do this, the student will explore their reading habits and sharpen them to accomplish the five necessary skills for critical reading analysis. The student will explore their ability to have accurate communication – increasing the reserve of recognizable words as the student reads and listens more carefully and in corporate new words into their verbal communication and writing. The student will be reading stories from an American Literature Sampler and a British Literature Sampler, to acquaint them with the richness of the written word in stories, poetry and plays. This course will also review and strengthen organizational skills, such as, logical reasoning, patterns or organization, paraphrasing, and development and writing of a research paper (M.L.A. format). Two (2) to three (3) hours per week study time should be scheduled for writing and reading. Class time will be 1 hour and 30 minutes per week. There will be 10 payments of $45 each for the class. There will be a onetime curriculum cost of $45 due with registration. All curriculum for this course is generated by the teacher. Checks are to be made out to Jack Hightower and mail to: Jack Hightower 545 FM 1488 Rd. Apt. 2203 Conroe, TX 77384 email jack_hghtwr@yahoo.com.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Junior High Spanish- Yvette Schenck: Students will learn alphabet, numbers, basic vocabulary, some grammar, and will also participate in entertaining labs to further exposure to the Spanish culture. Teacher will provide student with worksheets and curriculum each week. Student will need 2 folders, one for homework that is completed and turned in, and another for worksheets that teacher sends home to complete for the following week. They will also need a binder for previous work and quizzes to test student's recollection of material. Class time will be one hour, fifteen minutes. Cost is $ 35 per month. There is also a $25 per semester lab fee for all worksheets, quizzes, and lab materials. Mrs. Schenck may be contacted at: y_schenck@yahoo.com or (936)648-4823 (cell). Address: 1527 Cafe Dumonde, Conroe, TX 77304.
Spanish 1-Bob Jones-Yvette Schenck: The student will learn high school Spanish through the use of conversational dialogue, vocabulary, grammar, and cultural notes. Additionally, students will ask and answer questions, give and follow directions, and learn dialogue essential for the travel in Spanish-speaking countries. Most weeks, student will memorize vocabulary, verb conjugations, proper grammar structure notes, and conversation for quizzes or tests and will complete workbook work which will be turned in. Student will need the Spanish 1 student textbook (ISBN 978-1-60682-061-2), student activities, CD's, and tests. Class time will be one hour, forty-five minutes. Cost is $ 40 per month. Mrs. Schenck may be contacted at: y_schenck@yahoo.com or (936)648-4823 (cell). Address: 1527 Cafe Dumonde, Conroe, TX 77304.
Latin I – 9-12 grades - Jack Hightower - Class is limited to first 10 students that register. From the very first start of class, the student is presented with what should be his or her ultimate goal: Reading connected Latin passages with comprehension of the Latin as Latin. The reading lessons, derived wherever possible from classical sources, not only support this approach, but also provide a solid cultural basis for the student, offering many comparisons between ancient and modern life. The vocabulary is methodically chosen for frequency of its occurrence in Latin literature and in English derivatives. The similarities and differences between Latin and English are regularly explained, and the reading selections and drill exercises constantly repeat and reinforce the mastery of the grammar and the vocabulary. A wealth of illustrations and the essays from Glimpses of Roman Life, often expanded, complement the readings. This course of study meets all the requirements established by the American Classical League/National Junior Classical League for the National Latin exam given in May of each year. The class will meet for 1 hour and 30 minutes per week. The curriculum will be provided by the teacher, and this will include one textbook and one workbook along with tests and quizzes for a one-time payment of $50.00 due at time of registration. The cost for this class is $45.00 per month for 10 payments. Make check out to Jack Hightower and mail to: Jack Hightower – 545 F.M. 1488, Apt. 2203 – Conroe, Texas 77384. jack_hghtwr[at]yahoo[dot]com
Latin II - 9-12 grades -Jack Hightower -Limited to 10 Students - Prerequisite Latin I In Latin II we will begin with a review of all grammar from Latin I; dative verbs; comparison of adverbs; active and passive voice, and much more. We will also be sending and translating the following authors: Cicero, Vergil, and Homer and others. We will also be reading and translating the Vulgate Bible. A wealth of illustrations and the essays from Glimpses of Roman Life, often expanded, to complement the readings. The class will meet for 1 hour and 30 minutes per week. The curriculum will provided by the teacher, this will include all the materials the student will need for the year. There will be a onetime materials fee of $50 due at the time of registration. The cost for the class is 10 payments of $45 per month. Make check out to Jack Hightower and mail to: Jack Hightower – 545 F.M. 1488, Apt. 2203 – Conroe, Texas 77384. jack_hghtwr[at]yahoo[dot]com
Elementary ASL (1st-6th), 1 hr. class – Hands Uplifted EXPERIENCE NECESSARY This is a fun introductory course for students who would like to learn some basic conversational signs through games, signing to songs, role playing, skits, field trips and DVDs. In addition to learning conversational vocabulary, the students will learn how to effectively communicate in ASL grammar through appropriate facial expressions, body language, body shifting, listing, and gesturing. By the end of the school year, the students will have a foundation of ASL grammar and a conversational vocabulary of over 250 signs. There is no textbook. The teacher has made up her own worksheets. To cover the cost of her handmade curriculum, a minor supply fee will be added to the tuition. No previous signing experience needed. Tuition $35 month for 10 months or $160 each semester. Second child can take the class for $30 month or $135 each semester. Semester tuition must be received by 1st day of class each semester. Supply fee $15 for year per student (non-refundable). Late fees apply after the 10th of the month. Make checks payable to Hands Uplifted, P. O. Box 944, Conroe TX 77305. Registration: Please fill out the Hands Uplifted registration form and mail with fees.
ASL I (7th – adult), 2 hr. class – Hands Uplifted NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY This is a fun way to earn your foreign language credit. Even 7th graders can use this fun curriculum as high school foreign language credit. Since the curriculum, Signing Naturally I, is used by most high schools and accredited universities, one can earn dual college credit – credit through college examination. The students will learn how to carry everyday conversations with a Deaf person, understand basic ASL grammatical rules (facial expressions, body language, body shifting/direct address, listing, eye gaze, classifiers, and gesturing), begin learning sign to voice interpreting skills, develop an awareness of Deaf culture values, and sign songs translated to ASL. These objectives will be met through classroom instruction, role-playing, DVDs, games and field trips. Very little talking will be permitted in class; most interaction between students and teacher is in ASL. By the end of the year, the students will be able to converse in ASL for over two hours. No previous signing experience needed. There will be tests, presentations, and typed reports. Requires 2 - 2 1/2 hrs. of studying per week. Tuition $55 month for 10 months or $250 each semester. Second child and/or parents can take the class for $50 month or $225 each semester. Texts $75 for DVD and workbook. (only one DVD/workbook needed per family. We'll use the same Deaf Culture book for ASL II.) Supply fee $15 for year per student (non-refundable). Late fees apply after the 10th of the month. Make checks payable to Hands Uplifted, P. O. Box 944, Conroe, TX 77305. Registration: Please fill out the Hands Uplifted registration form and mail with fees.
ASL II (7th – adult), 2 hr. class – Hands Uplifted This class is a continuation of the American Sign Language I class (prerequisite ASL I or teacher approval by evaluation). We will continue our study and practice of conversational signing, ASL grammatical rules (including non-manual markers, classifiers, direct address, and gesturing), sign to voice interpreting skills, and knowledge of Deaf culture values. Instead of signing songs translated into ASL, the students will each translate and present their own song in class. In addition, we'll learn Christian vocabulary, develop additional numerical vocabulary (which is very elaborate in ASL), and begin learning voice to sign interpreting skills. Communication in the classroom will be in ASL (both by the teacher and students). These objectives will be met through classroom instruction, role-playing, DVDs, games and field trips. Very little talking will be permitted in class; most interaction between students and teacher is in ASL. There will be tests, presentations, and typed reports. Requires 2 hours of studying per week. Tuition $55 month or $250 each semester (If paid in full by 1st day of class each semester.) Texts $75 for DVD and workbook. Only one workbook and DVD needed per family. Supply fee $15 for year per student (non-refundable). This is a year course. (2nd child and/or parents can take the class for $50 month or $225 each semester (If paid in full by 1st day of each semester.) Late fees apply after the 10th of the month. Make checks payable to Hands Uplifted, P. O. Box 944, Conroe TX 77305. Registration: Please fill out the Hands Uplifted registration form and mail with fees.
COMPUTER EXPLORERS® Technology Education Grade: 1-4/ 1 year course/ 1 hour classes Totally Technology & Engineering Students build a repertoire of Computer Application skills as they work on their own projects. Course topics include keyboarding, word processing, graphics, multimedia presentations, spreadsheets & Internet use & safety. Become a junior engineer! Explore, investigate, & solve problems while we learn about the building blocks of engineering – simple machines. Students enjoy hands-on activities with levers, gears, wheels, axles & pulleys that incorporate math, science & creativity. Hand out sheets will keep parents up to date with their child’s new knowledge each lesson.
COMPUTER EXPLORERS® Technology Education 5th - 12th Grade/ 1 year course/ 1 hour classes Create: Animation, Video Game Design, Virtual Sculpture, Programming, and More! Design animation for an interactive game, movie or story. Discover the worlds of computer science and programming by using 3D graphics in a virtual world. Transform a three-dimensional virtual neighborhood before placing it in Google Earth! Use 3D modeling and the student’s imagination to explore concepts and ideas such as citizenship, simulations, sculpture and regeneration. Animate your friends, your family members, your pets or even common household objects. Using state of the art software, you will be able to turn any image into an animation. Create a script and bring your animated characters to life with moving eyes and a mouth that won’t quit talking! Create and program 2D and 3D video games with dynamic video animation. Some games will be posted online so that your friends, your parents, even your grandmother can play your video game! You will also learn the basic subsystems and scripting entailed in a 3D game system.
Let your imagination soar…if you can dream-up a concept, you can design it!
