Grammar (3rd-6th)

Teacher: Stephanie Lamkins

Description: Students will be learning writing, grammar, & spelling.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: None

Supplies: Paper and pencil

Fees: $5

Dr. Seuss on the Loose (K-2nd)

Teacher: Rebecca Bible

Description: Explore the wacky world of Dr. Seuss. Each week we will read a Dr. Seuss book followed with a fun, hands on activity or craft.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: none

Supplies: Crayons, pencils, scissors, glue

Fee: $10

HS Literature (9th-12th)

Teacher: Kaye Obermeyer

Description: This class will require the reading of two literature books per semester chosen by the teacher; titles to be announced ASAP. Students will receive a full credit of English Literature for the year.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: Must be able to work at course grade level.

Homework: 4 or more hours

Book: TBD

Supplies: Pencils, notebook paper (college ruled), 3-ring binder

Fees: $30

Read Around the World (K-2nd)

Teacher: Rebecca Bible

Description: Discover fairytales from around the world followed by art, crafts, and other hands on activities.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: none

Supplies: Crayons, pencils, scissors, glue

Fee: $15

Elementary Literature (1st-2nd)

Teacher: Allison Wilcox

Description: We will read a wide variety of literary selections including old and new picture books and poetry. We will make inferences, learn vocabulary, and discuss text to self and text to world connections. We’ll also complete comprehension activities or crafts related to the books we read each week.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Crayons, glue stick, scissors and a pencil

Fee: $5

Read-Aloud Book Club (1st-3rd)

Teacher: Becca Ruby

Description: In character with Read-Aloud Revival, kids will enjoy a chapter book read aloud during part of class. Afterward we’ll discuss it book-club style, exchanging ideas and learning from the book and one another.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: None

Fee: $1

Fearless Writing (3rd-4th)

Teacher: Mona Smith

Description: This class is for 3rd and 4th grade students who need help getting their thoughts on paper. The students will learn strategies to write without fear or frustration. Throughout the year the students will complete different writing projects and create books. Homework will include completing any projects that can’t be finished in class. Although this class will touch on grammar, punctuation, and writing structure, these will not be the focus.

Class Length: 12 weeks, year long

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Prerequisites: Ability to write legibly.

Book: None

Supplies: A journal OR a spiral notebook, a 1 1/2 inch binder, and page protectors.

Fees: $35

Book Club (6th-8th)

Teacher: Kristi Fair

Description: A laid back book discussion group for students wanting to talk about books.

We will be reading 5 YA novels:

Free Water – by Amina Luqman-Dawson
Little Women – by Louisa May Alcott
I Must Betray You – by Ruta Sepetys
The Marvelous Land of Snergs – by Edward Wyke-Smith
Hatchet – by Gary Paulsen

We WILL NOT be reading in class together, so students need to come prepared with the assigned chapters read (and reviewed) to discuss in class.

These books tackle heavy subjects so maturity and a minimum 6th grade reading comprehension level is needed.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Homework: 1-2 hours

Prerequisites: None

Book: All the books listed above. Available at the library.

Supplies: All the books listed.

Fees: $5

English Grammar & Writing: Middle School (6th-8th)

Teacher: Kaye Obermeyer

Description: This course is structured around grammar skills including parts of speech, sentence structure, and mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.), all of which will be used with writing skills in composition, short stories, essays, reports, and oral presentations.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: none

Homework: 2-3 hours.

Book: Rod and Staff English Handbook, call 606-522-4348 to order

Supplies: Pencils, notebook paper, 3-ring binder and above handbook

Fees: $30

English Grammar & Writing: High School (9th-12th)

Teacher: Kaye Obermeyer

Description: This course is structured around grammar skills including parts of speech, sentence structure, and mechanics (punctuation, capitalization, spelling, etc.), all of which will be used with writing skills in composition, short stories, essays, reports, and oral presentations.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: none

Homework: 4 or more hours

Book: Rod and Staff English Handbook, call (606) 522-4348 to order

Supplies: Pencils, notebook paper (college ruled), 3-ring binder

Fee: $30

Intro to Shakespeare (9th-12th)

Teacher: Catherine Menefee

Description: This course will include an introduction to Shakespeare’s plays. We’ll read two of his most famous plays and learn about his historical context, his techniques, and his style. Homework will include reading scenes from the plays and reading supplemental materials.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 1-2 hours

Book:

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream Translated Into Modern English”: https://www.amazon.com/Midsummer-Nights-Translated-Modern-English/dp/1701801191
“Hamlet Translated Into Modern English”: https://www.amazon.com/Hamlet-Translated-Modern-English-line/dp/1077617437

Supplies: Above books

Fees: $15