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-DawsonLittle Women – by Louisa May AlcottI Must Betray You – by Ruta SepetysThe Marvelous Land of Snergs – by Edward Wyke-SmithHatchet – 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.
“Hamlet Translated Into Modern English”: https://www.amazon.
Supplies: Above books
Fees: $15