American Girl’s .....Hands-On America (for Girls 2nd-5th Grade and their dolls – Dianne Killian This integrated literature and history class will have your daughter playing and learning her way through America’s ever-changing history. The essentials: reading, writing, spelling and critical thinking, will be strengthened while hands-on activities: cooking, baking, making a papoose, cross stitching a sampler, costuming for the productions will make this a fun and educational class. Students will create doll accessories: a quilt, jewelry, a Victorian hat, a yarn doll, a lunch basket. Other doll accessories: dishes play food, and many other surprises await your American Girl and her doll! During each semester there will be a Friday night Dinner Theater; time period food to be provided by the parents. Family and guests are invited to this special event which will showcase the talents and accomplishments of your American girl. The girls will spend 3-4 weeks on each time period: Kaya Native American Indians; Felicity Colonial America; Kirsten Immigrants and Pioneers; Addy Slavery and the Civil War; Samantha The Victorian Age; Rebecca Jewish-Russian Immigrants in New York; Kit The Great Depression; Molly World War II. Class size: 4 - 12 Tuition$45/month for 10 months + $35 materials fee per semester. Materials Fee: This class uses many different kinds of materials and requires a fee of $35 per semester for the FIRST child in the family the SISTER DISCOUNT for materials fee: $25 Contact:Dianne Killian – diannekillian@yahoo.com or 936-537-3974. Mail payments to: 392 Cumberland Trail, Conroe, TX 77302 before the 5th of each month. Late Fee:of $10 applies after the 10th. NOTE: Doll not required. If you don't own an American Girl, no problem. Michaels sells 18" dolls for about $20.
Art Design 1 - Kylee Huddleston Jr. High/High School - This is a 2 dimensional design class that is built to focus on the elements of line, shape, context, form and color. Design is learning how to focus on composing a work of art with the focus of bringing it together in unity. This class will also be laced with Art History information and concepts, allowing the students hands on learning as well as historical. Classes will be graded on a daily participation basis; consisting of attendance and the day’s project completion. At each class there will be a supply’s sheet handed out for what each student will need to bring to class the following week. No book is required for this class, however a supply list will be provided. The fee for the class is 10 monthly payments of $45 each. Please contact Kylee Huddleston at (936)525-0335 936) or Email divergurl@juno.com for further information. Miss Huddleston's address is 1611 Pine Oak Drive, Conroe Tx 77304.
Elementary Art -Kylee Huddleston This will be a creative hands on art class combining 3D projects with painting and other art medium. Students will learn the basics of art concepts while expressing their individual creativity. There will be a weekly project that will either be 2D with paper, or 3D projects with other art medium. A small supply list will be provided. The fee for the class is 10 monthly payments of $35 each. Please contact Kylee Huddleston at (936)525-0335 936) or Email divergurl@juno.com for further information. Miss Huddleston's address is 1611 Pine Oak Drive, Conroe Tx 77304.
Elementary Art - Deborah Redman (K – 5on Thursday) This fun, hands-on class is designed for children to create a beautiful work of art by tapping into their creativity as well as building confidence and self-esteem. Students will quickly learn the language of art, consisting of line, shape, value, space, form, color, and texture. These work together like words to make a visual sentence. The projects will incorporate art appreciation, history, culture, skills, and related topics such as science, history, math, and literature. The monthly fee for this class is $30.00 which includes most supplies. Her contact information is (281) 355-0454 or wcredman@yahoo.com. Please mail payments to Deborah Redman at 330 Magic Oaks Court, Spring, Texas 77388.
SECONDARY ART- Deborah Redman (drawing/painting for 6th through 12th grade) Students will focus on the fundamentals of drawing, with tailored instruction to strengthen individual skills. They will learn how to see, how to draw what they see and use their imagination. Much of their work will be from looking at real objects, drawing directly from life, studying great works, artists, cultures and experimenting with a variety of media. By the end of this class, students will be able to draw what they see more accurately and beautifully! The monthly fee for this class is $30 which includes most supplies. Her contact information is (281) 355-0454 or wcredman@yahoo.com. Please mail payments to Deborah Redman at 330 Magic Oaks Court, Spring, Texas.
Photography - Kylee Huddleston - Jr. High/High School *REQUIRED MATERIALS: Each student will need a digital camera. This class will focus on camera controll, photograph composition and how to choose which photo is the best to print. The students should have access to a Walgreens, Walmart or a home printer so that they can print off their weekly assignments to turn in and be graded. Each student will be required to print off 5 photos to bring to class for each weekly assignment. We will possibly have a week or two where in class we work with film photography, including processing and developing the film and photos. The fee for the class is 10 monthly payments of $40 each. Please contact Kylee Huddleston at (936)525-0335 936) or Email divergurl@juno.com for further information. Miss Huddleston's address is 1611 Pine Oak Drive, Conroe Tx 77304.
Foundations for Personal Finance by Dave Ramsey (High School) -Terry HowellDuring 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.
MATHEMATICS
Pre-Algebra - Teaching Textbooks - Valerie Craft Teaching Textbooks is a unique math program written specifically for homeschoolers in an easy-to-digest conversational tone. 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. Late fee after the 10th of the month of $5. Mail registration form and tuition payments to Valerie Craft @ 116 Gregory Rd., Conroe, TX 77304. You may contact Mrs. Craft at (936) 760-3298.
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).
Geometry - Teaching Textbooks – Valerie Craft Teaching Textbooks - Geometryuses a traditional Euclidean approach, beginning with a chapter on logic and reasoning, then moving onto definitions, postulates and theorems. Lessons are taught in a traditional fashion. Each lesson presents the new concept with examples, then offers practice problems on that concept. Next, students work through a set of problems on their own. Problem sets include review of previous learned concepts as well as new material. The textbook and answer key/test bank are needed for the class; in addition, parents may order the audiovisual CD combo (see www.teachingtextbooks.com for more information or to order). The CD combo is not required but helpful if the student needs extra help at home. In class, we will discuss the new concepts and work the practice problems. Students will complete the problems for each lesson and take tests at home. The class will be one hour and 15 minutes. There will be 10 payments of $40/student for the class with a 10% late fee for payments received after the 10th of the month. Mail registration form and tuition payments to Valerie Craft @ 116 Gregory Rd., Conroe, TX 77304. You may contact Mrs. Craft at (936) 760-3298.
Pre-Calculus -Teaching Textbooks - Brenda Hall Mrs. Hall may be contacted at (936)756-1217 (home) or (936)443-9002 (cell). Her email is EBHall7@aol.com.
SCIENCE
Astronomy (Apologia)(1st - 3rd) & (4th - 6th) -Corinne Park - Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Astronomy and Astronomy Notebooking Journal This book begins with a lesson on the nature of astronomy, and then it covers the major structures of our solar system. Starting with the sun and working towards Pluto, the student will learn details about all the planets in the solar system. Along the way, the student will also learn about Earth’s moon, the asteroid belt, and the Kuiper belt. After that, the student will move outside our solar system and learn about the stars and galaxies that make up God’s incredible universe. Finally, the student will learn about space travel and what it takes to be an astronaut! Class time will be spent on reviewing what was read at home to make sure the student understands the concepts in the chapters and with hands-on, active 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 2009 – April 2010). 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 .
General Science/Lab (7th/8th) Kylee Huddleston -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, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Its scope, therefore, is quite wide. Scientific vocabulary will be emphasized. Some common household items will be brought by the student per handout request. Tuition $45/month for 10 months. A one time $25 lab fee will be due in July. Please contact Kylee Huddleston at (936)525-0335 936) or Email divergurl@juno.com for further information. Miss Huddleston's address is 1611 Pine Oak Drive, Conroe Tx 77304.
Physical Science/Lab (Apologia) - Grades 8-9 - Corinne Park Exploring Creation With Physical Science (2nd Edition book set with solutions and test manual 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 2009- April 2010). 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 – KarenGarza Apologia curriculum Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd Edition, Book set (text + solutions manual) & companion CD 2010-11: 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 31 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 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 - revelationscience@sbcglobal.net or 281-370-6222 (home). Payment Mailing Address: 7327 Root Road, Spring, TX 77389. 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.
Chemistry Lab – high school, college preparatory – 2 ¼ hours– Karen Garza - Apologia curriculumExploring Creation with Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Book set (text + solutions manual) & companion CD Course will be supplemented with Micro Chem Lab Kit, provided by the teacher. 2010-11: 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 31 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 work is required to be kept organized in a notebook, which will be graded each semester. Class size: Min. 6 students, max. 16. Tuition: $50/month for 10 months + $30 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. 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.
Human Anatomy and Physiology – high school, college preparatory – 1 ¾ hours– Karen Garza - Apologia curriculum Apologia curriculum The Human Body: Fearfully & Wonderfully Made!, Book set (text + solutions manual) & companion CD 2010-11: The text covers both the anatomy and 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 31 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 over 15 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 2 projects that are used for test scores. The grading system for each project is given in advance. Participation in an approved science fair is optional for additional credit. All work is required to be kept organized in a notebook, which will be graded each semester. Class size: Min. 6 students, max. 16. If 6 students are not registered by August 1st, the class will be cancelled.Tuition: $50/month for 10 months + $30 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. 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, Spelling & History (a Unit Study for 1st-3rd Grade) Jan Lund This unit study course is taught in a three year rotation. This year we will study world history. In class we will cover phonics and the spelling of specific word families. Although spelling tests will not be given in class, I will provide a list of words to be reviewed at home. Reading assignments will be given; they may be read by the child or read aloud by the parent. Our World History topics will include Egypt and the Nile River, Athens and Sparta, the Roman Empire, Vikings, the Middle Ages, English and French Monarchies, Ancient Civilizations of China, Japan and South America, as well as the Renaissance. Home assignments will be given in reading, writing and the study of history. You will need access to the internet and a color printer. A yearly supply fee of $15 is asked to help offset the cost of class materials. The monthly fee for this class is $35. Please see the supply list on the Assignment Page of the website for required supplies and books. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Lund at Sajalund@aol.com or by phone @ (936)525-8504. Mail payments to Jan Lund, P.O. Box 1122, Conroe, TX 77305.
Reading, Writing & History (a Unit Study for 4th - 6th Grade)- Jan Lund Each week we will practice sentence and paragraph writing skills, as well as continue to build fundamental grammar concepts. Historical fiction books will be used as we travel through exciting times in World History. This unit study class is taught in a three year rotation. This year we will be covering World History in Rotation C. There are no prerequsites for this class. You do not need Rotation A or B to begin at C. Rotation A topics include Artists, Poetry, Pioneer and Indian Life, Revolutionary War, The Great Depression, Landmarks and Inventors. Rotation B topics include Vikings, Columbus, Immigrants, Pochahontas, Lewis and Clark, The Underground Railroad and American Symbols. Rotation C highlights Egypt and the Nile River, Athens and Sparta, the Roman Empire, Vikings, the Middle Ages, English and French Monarchies, Ancient Civilizations of China, Japan and South America, as well as the Renaissance. Each unit will consist of reading assignments, hands-on activities and writing assignments which will be based upon the age of the child. Daily assignments will be given in reading, writing and the study of history. You will need access to the internet and a color printer. A yearly supply fee of $15 is asked to help offset the cost of class materials. The monthly fee for this class is $35. Please see the supply list on the Assignment Page of the website for required supplies and books. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Lund at Sajalund@aol.com or by phone @ (936)525-8504. Mail payments to Jan Lund, P.O. Box 1122, Conroe, TX 77305.
Story of the World - Grades 1-5 - Marcie Taylor (History & Geography with literature, writing, and art/music) 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 1: Ancient Times (earliest nomads to the Last Roman Emperor). Students will utilize the Bible, SOTW text, Biblioplan, and Knowledge Quest maps. Students will read or listen to the assigned SOTW texts and other reading assignments prior to class and then class time will involve discussion, timeline, map work, hands on projects, and games. Opportunities for public speaking and written tests will be utilized. 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! Understanding that each student in elementary age 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 2010-April 2011). In addition, a $20 notebook and copy supply 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. Current class size is 8 students and will be capped at 12 total students to insure every student receives individual attention. Ms. Taylor can be reached at 281-650-7842 or taylorm25@yahoo.com.
Texas History - Heritage Hunters – 6th - 8th Grade – Valerie Craft 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. Tuition is $40/month for 10 months. Late fee after the 10th of the month of $5. Mail registration form and tuition payments to Valerie Craft @ 116 Gregory Rd., Conroe, TX 77304. You may contact Mrs. Craft at (936) 760-3298.
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 Geograph 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). Classes will meet on WEDNESDAY, 8:45-10:15am. 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 $15 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 $20 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
LANGUAGE
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. Contact her at: y_schenck@yahoo.com or (936)648-4823 (cell). Address: 1527 Cafe Dumonde, Conroe, TX 77304.
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.
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
Latin I – 9-12 grades - Jack HightowerClass 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
Elementary ASL (1st-6th), 1 hr. class – Hands Uplifted NO 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 and/or parents 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 $100 for DVD/video, workbook, and Deaf culture text. (only one text/DVD 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 (Since this is a new location for Karen, ASL II will be offered the following year once she has students that have completed ASL I)
COMPUTER EXPLORERS® Technology Education Grade 8-12It’s Your Business! Calling all entrepreneurs! Dawn Romaguera Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own your own business? In this class students will experience just that! They will start from scratch by brainstorming different business opportunities. Students will then learn and use technology skills to get their business up and running. From designing a logo and web site to creating income statements, students will do it all. It’s never too early to start honing your business skills! Students will leave the course with their own business ready to go…
COMPUTER EXPLORERS® Technology Education Grades: 5-8 Dawn Romaguera Keyboarding - develop speed, efficiency and correct finger placement. Basic Computer Operations – use Control Panel, close, adjust windows, open files from different drives, desk accessories, installing, registering programs, legal/safety issues Word Processing – Use word processing features to create multi-column and multi-paragraph documents. Learn how to import, resize and move graphics, insert headers and footers, open and arrange multiple documents, promote and demote items, as well as working with many types of tabs. Slideshow Presentations - create slide show presentations using the computer. Learn how to create a slide, add text, use animation, insert graphic images and pictures, add transitions, and sequence slides logically. Internet/Telecommunications - Learn how to create a Web page using template-based software. Learn how to change the design and layout and how to add images and hyperlinks. EXPLORERS will now use all of this knowledge to create an original Web page Video Game Animation - Dive into the world of video game animation by creating characters that dance, sing and interact with one another. Add sound effects and music clips to create a dynamic video animation game using Scratch, the innovative programming language created just for kids by the MIT Media Lab. You can post your game online so that your friends, your parents, even your grandmother can play your video game! Creativity rules in this fun version of video game design! Dance eJay - You can be a disk jockey, dance contestant or composer! This course will have you creating dance music in a heart beat ... Whether you edit sounds, use instruments, add vocals or write music note by note, you’ll want to make a CD of your masterpiece. With over 5,000 sounds and your imagination, the musical possibilities are endless! Tell your friends and family to get ready! You might be the next “pants on the ground” sensation!!
COMPUTER EXPLORERS® Technology Education Grades: 4-6 Dawn Romaguera Keyboarding - develop speed, efficiency and correct finger placement. Basic Computer Operations – use Control Panel, open, close, adjust windows, open files from different drives, desk accessories, installing, registering programs, legal/safety issues. Word Processing - Learn to write using a letter format, edit our work, and make appropriate decisions about the look of our text using a word processing program. Enter text, select, cut, copy and paste text, use different text fonts, sizes, styles and colors, delete text, use menus and toolbars, use spelling and grammar checkers, use the undo feature, and save, retrieve, and print a document. Create a letter from the perspective of a well-known figure. Multimedia - Learn how to input text into slides, save and open files, apply layout and design template. Then insert scanned, digital, clip art, movie clips and Website images. Give presentations a professional finish by resizing and moving images, and applying picture borders and effects. Internet –Introducing intermediate skills of using the information superhighway! First we focus on Internet Safety. Then, how to write, send and receive e-mail, how to use and protect a username and password and how to use search engines to get information on a particular topic. Skills of bookmarking a site, using hypertext links to maneuver through web sites, and how to narrow a search by using the appropriate keywords. Video Game Animation - Dive into the world of video game animation by creating characters that dance, sing and interact with one another. Add sound effects and music clips to create a dynamic video animation game using Scratch, the innovative programming language created just for kids by the MIT Media Lab. You can post your game online so that your friends, your parents, even your grandmother can play your video game! Creativity rules in this fun version of video game design! Engineering - This exciting hands-on engineering class combines LEGO® Education & LEGO® Technic™ materials to explore motorized simple machines by building realistic models. Student teams creatively solve challenges using concepts learned in class.
COMPUTER EXPLORERS® Technology Education Grades: 1-3 – Dawn Romaguera Keyboarding - develop correct finger placement, efficiency, and speed. Basic Computer Operations – use Control Panel, open, close, adjust windows, open files from different drives, desk accessories, installing, registering programs, legal/safety issues. WordProcessing - Learn how to open and close a word processing document, use a mouse to position the cursor in the text, enter text, select text, edit the text color, size, style and type, save a document, use right click for auto spell check, use the Delete key, use scroll arrows, open a saved document, center text in a document, and print a document. Create original word processing documents made up of a list of related items. Students will be required to edit the text of the document to make it more eye-catching. Multimedia Slideshow - Learn how to open and quit a multimedia program, identify and use drawing and paint tools, add stamps and stickers to a picture, move and resize graphic images, add text to a picture, open saved files, and create and play a slide show. Create an independent slide presentation that includes a title slide, an ending slide and four information slides that include text and graphic images. Internet- First we focus on Internet Safety. Then we learn about Web sites and the Internet. View a Web site and learn how to move around within it. Learn how to type in a URL address to find a desired Web site. Engineering with Lego – No amount of “huffing and puffing” will blow our buildings down! Understanding and visualizing dimension is the cornerstone of engineering, architecture, and building. Students learn principles of construction and use math skills as they experiment with scale and size, symmetry and reflections, staggering vs. stacking. In a hands-on class using LEGO® materials, we’ll build houses with removable roofs, castles with turrets, and towers of strength! Robotics - Race to the Future! Pro-Bot is a robot designed for kids and shaped like a car! Write programs on the computer and download them to Pro-Bot. Use arrows and numbers, light, touch and sounds sensors, and practice cause and effect when you program Pro-Bot to zoom around at your command! There’s no stopping the fun or the learning in this fast-paced class!
