Cursive & Elegant Writing (6th-12th)

Teacher: Mikayla Craft

Description: Students will learn flowing cursive handwriting while improving writing rhythm, speed, and overall legibility. This class focuses on cursive letter formation, connecting letters smoothly, and developing consistent, readable writing.

Students will practice cursive through guided exercises, sentence writing, and short copywork passages. As the semester progresses, students will write longer passages and develop a confident, natural cursive style.

By the end of the course students will be able to write comfortably in cursive and develop a personal signature style.

Students should already be able to write comfortably in print before enrolling in this class.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Lined paper, sharpened pencils, good erasers, a folder or binder to store handwriting work

Fee: $30

Beautiful Print Handwriting (1st-6th)

Teacher: Mikayla Craft

Description: Clear, readable handwriting is an important lifelong skill, but many students rarely receive focused instruction on how to improve it. In this class students will learn the mechanics of beautiful print handwriting through guided practice and hands-on activities.

Students will learn proper letter formation, consistent letter size, correct spacing between words, and how to keep writing aligned on the page. Each class includes short drills, writing practice, and fun penmanship challenges designed to build confidence and consistency.

Students should already know how to write the alphabet. The goal of this class is to refine handwriting so that students can write neatly, comfortably, and with greater confidence in their schoolwork.
The class is designed for students who already know their letters but need practice refining their handwriting skills. By the end of the semester, students will produce more consistent, readable writing and understand the mechanics of good penmanship.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Lined paper, sharpened pencils, a pencil grip if desired or needed, good erasers, a folder or binder to store handwriting samples

Fee: $25

Beginning Reading (K-1st)

Teacher: Juliana Williams

Description: This is the perfect class to support a solid phonics foundation for new readers. We will use components of Alphabetic Phonics including phonological awareness, alphabet exercises, letter-sound introductions, initial reading and spelling, and verbal expression. The class will take a multisensory approach, keeping kids active and engaged. Balance, Auditory, and Vision exercises (Bal-a-vis-x) will be used to engage student’s left and right brain through rhythmic ball and bean bag activities.

This is a great supplement for a student beginning phonics instruction in a curriculum such as All About Reading Pre-reading or part way into AAR level 1.

Class Length: 12 weeks, year long

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: None

Fee: $5

**CLOSED** Essay Writing 101 (8th-12th)

Teacher: Juliana Williams

Description: Join us in breaking down the steps of a classic persuasive essay. Learn how to examine key facts and form your own position, write a thesis statement, and create an outline. We will cover how to grab the reader’s attention with an exordium and how to wrap up the argument with a concluding amplification. This class will explore basic grammar and various ways to dress up your writing. This class is perfect for the student who has little experience with essay writing. Each step will be broken down and grading will be based on very specific criteria learned in class. We will write four essays throughout the semester with weekly homework building up to each essay.

Each class will begin with Balance, Auditory, and Vision exercises (Bal-a-vis-x), used to engage student’s left and right brain through rhythmic ball and bean bag activities. Enjoyable and beneficial at any age.

This class can be used for partial credit towards your student’s English Language Arts credit. Pair with literature assignments, public speaking, or additional writing and grammar to complete the credit. Grades will be given to all students.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Homework: 1-2 hours

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: 3 ring binder, paper, pen/pencil

Fee: $5

Magic Tree House Book Club (2nd-3rd)

Teacher: Alyssa Cherney

Description: Students will participate in reading through the chosen Magic Treehouse book as a group while discussing story elements and practicing reading skills. The class will also cover story comprehension, vocabulary, and displaying our understanding in fun ways.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: Basic reading skills

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencils, scissors, crayons, markers, glue sticks, and notebook

Fee: $6

Book Club (1st-3rd)

Teacher: Cherise Eutsler

Description: Book will be read aloud to students in class (no reading will be required at home). We will have a snack each week while we read the book, and then complete an easy activity related to the book.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: none

Book: none

Supplies: Pencil and crayons or markers

Fee: $7

Storytime for Kindergarten (K)

Teacher: Dori Million

Description: We will read a book and do an activity/activities, to go along with book. While doing this, we will also be leaning about listening, being kind, and taking turns.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: No

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Crayons, pencil, safety scissors

Fee: $4

PreK Fun (PreK & K)

Teacher: TBA

Description: PreK fun, games and crafts!

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Sonshine Sister Club Contd (3rd-6th)

Teacher: Rosalina Bishop

Description: Girls will Continue the “Sonshine Sister Club” with book 5 of the series by Shelbey Kendall.

Class Length: 12 weeks, year long

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Any writing/art supplies they are ready have for other classes

Intro to Poetry (5th-10th)

Teacher: Janet Merhoff

Description: Do you like the rhythm & structure of poems? In this class, we will study famous poems, classic poems, & learn to write our own. Each student will put together a portfolio that includes other artists’ poetry that they enjoy as well as poems that they will have authored themselves. We will also recite poetry as a class & discuss why good oration matters. Students will be encouraged to write at their own level so please join us whether you are already a poet or you’re a beginner.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: None

Supplies: Pencils, good eraser, erasable pens/markers, notebook

Fee: $20

**CLOSED** Sonshine Sister Club 1 (3rd-6th)

Teacher: Rosalina Bishop

Description: Girls will learn more about “The Sonshine Sisters” while reading the book series by Shelbey Kendall together in class. they will get the opportunity to create their own “Sonshine Sister Club”, make journals, encourage and pray for each other and enjoy a few other fun activities.

Class Length: 12 weeks, year long

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Any writing/art supplies they are ready have for other classes

**CLOSED** Middle School Book Club (6th-8th)

Teacher: Kristi Fair

Description: In this class, we will be reading through and discussing all things books. Why we love them, how they change our lives, what the purpose of reading is and what we can learn from paying attention to the setting/character development and problems within the stories that need to be solved.

We discuss heavy topics (if they come up) so maturity is required. We will not be reading at co-op and so students will need to be prepared with finishing whatever chapters are assigned. Reading is the only homework that will be assigned. Books can be read traditionally, via audio-book or on a device. I refer to the books and give page numbers to help answer questions in class, so it is helpful to bring a physical copy of the book even if the student reads it in a different format. All books can be found at the library.

The books for the Fall 2026 semester are:

• Radiant by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
• All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook by Leslie Connor
• Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery
• The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate Mckinnon

Class Length: 16 weeks

Homework: 1-2 hours

Prerequisites: None

Book: See list in description

Supplies: You can borrow all books from the library.

Fees: $10