Teacher: Kelly Carter

Description: Children will learn colors and shapes by playing games, doing crafts, reading books. They will also get to explore with puzzles and shape sorters.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: crayons or markers, glue stick

Fee: $3

Teacher: Katie Barth

Description: Creativity and Thinking Skills combined with play-doh.

We'll be doing fun activities like mixing play-doh to illustrate the color wheel, making mini active volcanoes, creating monsters and marble mazes, exploring texture, excavating for treasure, sculpting geological landforms, building with bricks and toothpicks, playing physical pictionary and tic-tac-toe, practicing math concepts such as counting, telling time, geometric shapes, fractions, addition, and subtraction, and other fun things with play-doh.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: 10 cans (or more) of various colors of full size playdoh cans with their names on them to keep at WWHM (will be sent home with them at the end of the semester)

Fees: $6

Teacher: Erin Dodson

Description: Preschoolers will have free play with a variety of mediums including play dough, blocks, art supplies, gross motor equipment, etc.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: none

Fee: $5

Teacher: Andrea Johnson

Description: This class will be full of music, dance, art, fun, and lots of learning, as we cover all the basics like letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and more!

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Book: none

Supplies: Paint shirt

Fee: $6

Teacher: Cathy Elmore

Description: Children will explore the elements of music through singing, movement, games and playing rhythm instruments.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: none

Fee: $5

Teacher: Jessica Warren

Description: Read a book or two and do a craft that goes along with the book.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: Scissors, Crayons, Glue

Fees: $3

Teacher: Sarah Struthers

Description: Ending the day with time to chill out and watch a movie.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: Blanket or lovey, if they have one

Fees: $2

Teacher: Carrie Corliss

Description: Letters, numbers, snacks, and games!

Fall semester focuses on A - L & 1 - 10, while spring semester focuses on M - Z & 11 - 20.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: None

Fees: $5

Teacher: Katie Barth

Description: Creativity and Thinking Skills combined with play-doh.

We'll be doing fun activities like mixing play-doh to illustrate the color wheel, making mini active volcanoes, creating monsters and marble mazes, exploring texture, excavating for treasure, sculpting geological landforms, building with bricks and toothpicks, playing physical pictionary and tic-tac-toe, practicing math concepts such as counting, telling time, geometric shapes, fractions, addition, and subtraction, and other fun things with play-doh.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: 10 cans (or more) of various colors of full size playdoh cans with their names on them to keep at WWHM (will be sent home with them at the end of the semester)

Fees: $6

Teacher: Andrea Johnson

Description: Let's be creative, get messy, and have fun making art!

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Paint shirt

Fee: $7

Teacher: Stephanie Coriano

Description: This class is designed to teach basic painting techniques with acrylic paints. Each student will finish 1 project a week on canvas paper and end with a final project on a real canvas each semester. Each student will have a finished portfolio to keep at the end of the semester.

Class Length: 12 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencil, binder, sheet protectors, paint shirt

Fees: $40 per semester

Teacher: Elizabeth Fisher

Description: Students will enjoy creating various art projects during class time using a variety of mediums and tools.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencils, pen, 12” flexible plastic ruler, markers, colored pencils, watercolors, colored chalk, gel pens (Five Below has a large set for $5)

Fees: $20

Teacher: Leah Hendershot

Description: Art journaling is a tactile combination of art and words. Art, in whichever form your child enjoys (paint, pencil, scrapbook, marker, pastel, ink, collage, stamping, etc.), is combined with writing/idea prompts. Not only is it a creative outlet, but it brings language arts and self-expression together.

We will work on a prompt for 2-3 classes or more, then move to the next. Students will be encouraged to share their work.

Students are STRONGLY encouraged to bring craft and art supplies from home so their books are individually unique. I will bring extra supplies but things such as various papers, paints, glitters, magazines & old books (to cut), beads, fabrics and anything you have in your art and craft supplies will make each book diverse. I will keep these supplies from week to week in individual bags.

If you are unfamiliar with art journaling, do a quick online search to see examples.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Book: Art journals WILL BE PROVIDED by the teacher.

Supplies: Permanent markers, white and stick glue, scissors, colored pencils, magazines, water colors or paints, brushes, any art materials they love.

Fee: $14

Teacher: Stephanie Coriano

Description: This class is designed to teach kids the basics of painting with acrylics. Each student will finish a canvas painting every week. It is a year long class but broken up into 12 week semesters.

Class Length: 12 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencil, paint shirt

Fees: $55

Teacher: Jamie Miller

Description: We will learn to knit! Start at the beginning, or pick up on a new knitting skill. Lots of creative fun!

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: none

Supplies: Scissors, pouch for small supplies, bag for knitting projects, yarn for projects. (Specifics will be given for each new project.)

Fee: $9

Teacher: Amanda Post

Description: In this class we will learn the basics of Scrapbooking. We will start with traditional 12x12 pages, and move into other formats like pocket pages and traveler’s notebooks. We will dabble in mixed media as time and interest allows. Each student will finish with an album of at least 10 pages.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: none

Book: none

Supplies: Paper trimmer, scrapbook adhesive (liquid or solid), scrapbook collection kit (available at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Joanne’s, or Tuesday Morning)

Fee: $15

Teacher: Myra McDonald

Description: Children will watch a Bible character video, discuss, answer questions, and do activity sheets related to the video.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: Children must be able to sit still and listen for at least 30 min.

Book: None

Supplies: Crayons or color pencils

Fee: $3

Teacher: June Johnson

Description: There will be drama games and improv scenes during each class session to give the students more experience on stage. They will review basic acting techniques and stage terminology, and build on what they learned in the spring class. There is no textbook, but the students will be expected to take notes and keep all handouts. Returning students are encouraged, and new students will be welcomed.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: None

Supplies: Folder

Fees: $35

Teacher: June Johnson

Description: We will review theater, and work on some advanced techniques. There will be lots of improvs, in-class scenes , theater games, and perhaps some surprises. There will be no textbook, but students will be expected to keep all handouts. There may be some quizzes.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: None

Supplies: Folders

Fees: $35

Teacher: Tatum Blanchette

Description: We will use Latina Christiana based DVD lessons, learn common sayings, words, prayers and possibly some songs.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pen or pencil, colored pencils

Fees: $3

Teacher: Melissa Jagears

Description: This is a continuation of Look Who’s Talking in Spanish from the Spring 2019 semester

Teaching foreign language proficiency through reading, storytelling, and physical response is based on the idea that to acquire a language, students must be exposed to many meaningful repetitions of the most common words from that language, both aurally and through reading.

In this class, students will read, act out, and translate stories using the comprehensible input they are provided in class. The story structures will be similar as we expand the stories with more vocabulary in order to ingrain what they already know and build meaningful, related vocabulary structures. Building vocabulary in this manner helps students talk in a foreign language faster than memorizing lists of words and verb conjugations.

Homework is necessary for this class since immersion and constant review in a language is necessary for language to stick. With only one day a week of class, it’s necessary for students to review what they’ve learned during the week prior to the next class so that precious class time isn’t taken up with reviewing. Most weeks, student homework will consist of a small list of vocabulary words to memorize since we will incorporate those words into the learning that will happen in the next class period, translating an easy short story containing the grammatical structures and vocabulary worked on in class, and questions in regards to the short translated text.

**Please note: This class is closed to new students.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: Must have taken Spanish 4

Homework: 2-3 hours

Book: Previously purchased book

Supplies: Spanish I – Look I Can Talk text, paper, writing utensil, Spanish Dictionary

Fees: $2

Teacher: Melissa Jagears

Description: In this class, students will read, act out, and translate Spanish stories. The story structures will be similar as we expand the stories with more vocabulary in order to cement what they've already learned and build meaningful, related vocabulary structures. Other material will be covered, such as pronunciation and verb conjugation as it fits the lessons.

***NOTE*** This class is meant to build upon itself every semester. I will continue to teach these Spanish 1 students until the desire drops off. I cannot add new students into later semesters because the previous classes will be prerequisites.This class requires the purchase of a book upfront and the best way to get the most from this class is if you plan to stick with it through multiple semesters.

Homework is necessary for this class since immersion and constant review in a language is necessary for language to stick. It will be NECESSARY for students to review what they’ve learned during the week prior to the next class so that precious class time isn’t taken up with reviewing. Most weeks, student homework will consist of a small list of vocabulary words to memorize since we will incorporate those words into the learning that will happen in the next class period, translating and writing out an easy short story containing the grammatical structures and vocabulary worked on in class, and/or questions in regards to the short translated text. Please set aside some school time to attend to Spanish homework/review.

A year of this class alone will not be equivalent to one high school credit of Spanish. If you'd like to work towards credit, you will have to add to this class. Two free sources that are available and will aid in Spanish retention is working through the entire Spanish program "tree" in Duolingo, which is free, and the Spanish program in Mango Idiomas which is currently offered for free with a free Kansas State Library card that you can obtain from from a Wichita Library. I can explain more if you desire to have students work every day at home for credit. These two programs coupled with my classes will help students be well on their way to earning a credit.

**6th graders can join IF they are motivated and will keep up with the homework and writing**

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: 2-3 hours

Book: "Spanish I – Look I Can Talk" text (Teacher will purchase)

Supplies: Paper, pencils, home internet/email usage and printer, Spanish Dictionary

Fees: $25

Teacher: Amy Miller

Description: We will take a journey through American History starting in 1900 by reading American Girls Books, watching movies, doing time period appropriate crafts and games and experiencing time period appropriate food. We will begin each class period with reading a chapter from that month's book, discuss the time period and then craft and play games. Some books will have a go along movie. The Fall semester we will read Meet Samantha (1904), Meet Kit (1934) and Meet Molly (1944). The Spring Semester will include Mary Ellen (1954), Melody (1964) and Julie (1974) I will encourage students to take part in the end of semester program by putting together a presentation or skit of a chosen time period with costume.

Class Length: 12 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: None

Supplies: Pencil, folder, crayons, scissors, glue

Fees: $10

Teacher: Kaye Obermeyer

Description: This class is designed to teach High School students the true history of the United States of America, a Christian Nation.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Homework: 2-3 hours

Prerequisites: None

Book: TBD

Supplies: Pencils, Ink pens, notebook paper (college rule), assigned books

Fees: $30

Teacher: Cathy Elmore

Description: No previous sewing experience is needed for this class. Students will learn basic hand sewing skills, sewing terminology, safe use of sewing tools, and how to use a sewing machine. Students can choose from a variety of simple and fun projects to practice these skills: simple toys, accessories, totes or pillows (patterns provided.) Students will have the opportunity to bring their own fabric or choose from an assortment that will be provided at class. All projects will be completed in class. The sewing machine will not be needed for the first few classes.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Book: none

Supplies: Needles for hand sewing, straight pins, pin cushion, seam ripper, tape measure, fabric scissors, black & white thread.

Fee: $10

Teacher: Jamie Miller

Description: All sewing classes are designed to introduce students to a range of sewing skills. Our hope is if they have fun in class they will have a desire to sew on their own after they have completed the class. We do not have any outside homework. All projects will be completed in class and are required to stay in class until completed. Finished projects will be taken home.

This Advanced Sewing Class is intended for students who are ready to expand on beginner skills they have already learned. The student will be required to read patterns and encouraged to understand them as they progress to the more difficult and advanced projects. The number of projects will be determined by the student's pace and the speed at which they comprehend the skills being taught. Advanced sewing students will be introduced to new sewing concepts such as collars, cuffs, zipper insertion, sewing buttons on with a sewing machine, button holes and twin needles.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: Previous sewing experience is necessary. All patterns are available for use in class, but students will need to provide their own fabric and other supplies needed.

Book: none

Supplies: Each student will need to bring: sewing machine, fabric scissors, seam gauge, seam ripper, measuring tape, straight pins, pin cushion, marking tools and fabric for each project. Each project will have will have a list of additional items needed. We do have extra sewing machines available for students to use. (Quantity is limited) You will need to reserve one when you enroll if you need one for your student. The rental fee is $25 per semester. We allow students to bring a Serger to class along with their sewing machine. They will need to take both machines home each week.

Fee: $10

Teacher: Kaye Obermeyer

Description: This class is designed to teach Middle School English grammar and writing skills. There will be a variety of writing styles and assignments. Homework assignments will vary in length and should cover approximately 3-4 days for completion.

Class Length: 16 weeks

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

Homework: 2-3 hours.

Book: Bible-Based Writing Lessons in Structure and Style by Andrew Pudewa

Supplies: Pencils, Ink pens, notebook paper (college rule), assigned book

Fees: $30

Teacher: Leah Hendershot

Description: Students will be introduced to cursive using worksheets that group like-formed, lowercase letters. They will simultaneously work on writing their first name in cursive. We will incorporate some hands on extension.

They will receive one sheet a week to take home and practice what they have learned. This sheet will be crucial to build upon what they have learned and help them continue to move forward. Cursive takes practice!

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: Must be fairly solid in hand/finger control.

Book: None

Supplies: None

Fees: $5

Teacher: Robin Rice

Description: Class will focus on a study of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. In addition to studying literature elements, we will also focus on social issues that relate to the historical context of the book and today. The class will employ thinking activities to engage students in thoughtful discussion and exploration of themes. The class will culminate in a mock trial or alternate activity depending on class numbers.

This class would be appropriately credited as a unit of a year-long English-Language Arts program

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 1-2 hours

Book: "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee

Supplies: Copy of "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, pencils

Fees: $10

Teacher: Kaye Obermeyer

Description: This class is designed to teach High School English grammar and writing skills. There will be a variety of writing styles and assignments. Homework assignments will vary in length and should cover approximately 3-4 days for completion.

Class Length: 16 weeks

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

Homework: 2-3 hours.

Book: Bible-Based Writing Lessons in Structure and Style by Andrew Pudewa

Supplies: Pencils, Ink pens, notebook paper (college rule), assigned books

Fees: $30

Teacher: Kaye Obermeyer

Description: This class is designed to allow students the pleasure of reading classic literature. We will be reading three classics this semester: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS, both written by Lewis Carroll, and then A CHRISTMAS CAROL, written by Charles Dickens. Students will learn that these are not just written for children. They are listed on college-bound reading lists. Students will learn that there is more than they know about these literature pieces!

Class Length: 16 weeks

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

Homework: 4 or more hours

Book: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS, both by Lewis Carroll, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL, by Charles Dickens

Supplies: Pencils, Ink pens, notebook paper (college rule) and assigned books.

Fees: $30

Teacher: Kaye Obermeyer

Description: This class will study vocabulary that will focus on words from the SAT Testing for college entrance. We will use the mnemonics method geared to stronger word retention.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: 2-3 hours

Homework: None

Book: TBD

Supplies: Pencils, Ink pens, notebook paper (college rule), assigned books: TBD

Fees: $30

Teacher: Kaye Obermeyer

Description: This class is designed to teach students the art of cursive handwriting. They will learn and practice how to correctly write both upper and lower case letters, how to connect those letters to form words, and will learn the proper method of writing numerals. Students will be taught cursive according to the size of letters for their grade level.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Prerequisites: 

Book: none

Supplies: Pencils (#2 lead, wooden with eraser--no mechanical); Lined paper to be determined by teacher according to student grade level.

Fee: $30

Teacher: Myra McDonald

Description: This class will help students with beginning math skills. They will be introduced to addition, subtraction, telling time, counting by 2's, 5's, 10's, and currency. We will use different techniques to fall in love with numbers.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Prerequisites: Children must be able to recognize numbers 0-20, and some understanding to 100.

Book: none

Supplies: Pencils, erasers, color pencils, pencil sharpener

Fee: $10

Teacher: Cathy Elmore

Description: Students will explore the elements of music through listening, movement, singing, and playing simple instruments.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: none

Fee: $5

Teacher: Tanya Lange

Description: This class is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive Physical Education program. Students will learn to demonstrate the qualities of movement (space, time, force, flow, levels, directions, and pathways) as they perform a variety of fundamentals (running, hopping, skipping, jumping, leading, sliding, galloping, bending, twisting, turning, rocking, swaying, balancing, stretching, pushing, and pulling) skills.

Students will learn to manipulate objects with purposeful movement (throwing, catching, striking, kicking, bouncing, and rolling). Students will learn playground rules and safety for self and others. Participation will ensure success and is a requirement.

If your child is not able to par take in activities they will need to stay will need to stay with a guardian. Athletic shoes and name tags attached to clothes (not around neck) are also required.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Athletic shoes and attached name tag

Fees: $2

Teacher: Amy Miller

Description: Come have fun learning cheerleading basics, like motions, cheers, jumps and basic stunts then perform at the end of the semester for the program! Practice at home is encouraged! Performance will include a cheer, short dance and basic stunt.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: Plain white t-shirt to decorate and a pair of black bottoms (leggings or skort) for performance

Fees: $5

Teacher: Tanya Lange

Description: This class is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive Physical Education program. Students will learn to demonstrate the qualities of movement (space, time, force, flow, levels, directions, and pathways) as they perform a variety of fundamentals (running, hopping, skipping, jumping, leading, sliding, galloping, bending, twisting, turning, rocking, swaying, balancing, stretching, pushing, and pulling) skills.

Students will learn to manipulate objects with purposeful movement (throwing, catching, striking, kicking, bouncing, and rolling). Students will learn playground rules and safety for self and others. Participation will ensure success and is a requirement.

If your child is not able to par take in activities they will need to stay will need to stay with a guardian. Athletic shoes and name tags attached to clothes (not around neck) are also required.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Athletic shoes and attached name tag

Fees: $2

Teacher: Lisa Winkles

Description: We will cover the 5 components of physical fitness: cardiovascular, flexibility, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and body composition. Each class will begin with a variety of warm-up exercises/dynamic stretching followed by a group physical activity. The class will end with stretches designed to increase flexibility.

*Homework can be assigned to fulfill the requirements for a PE/Health credit.

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Must have tennis shoes every Monday.

Fees: $2

Teacher: Sarah Hoffman

Description: This class will explore such subjects as the solar system, gravity, the planets and the history of astronomy. I will be using The Good and the Beautiful's curriculum which is very interactive and fun. I will also be incorporating extra experiments and crafts to go along with some of the lessons.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: Basic scissor and handwriting skills. Reading/spelling not required.

Homework: None

Book: none

Supplies: A pencil, scissors, glue stick, colored pencils or crayons.

Fee: $20

Teacher: Suzanne Hromek

Description: Children will take pride and gain satisfaction in creating fool proof projects virtually every time, regardless of their experience or artistic ability. This class will help build a child's confidence and self-esteem by encouraging in them the desire to explore, create, learn and experiment.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: None

Fees: $15

Teacher: Faith Krauss

Description: Using the Apologia Zoology series, this class will explore different animals on land and in the ocean. We will use a variety of resources such as experiments, videos, and activity pages to help us learn about these marvelous creatures. You do NOT need to purchase the Apologia books.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Pen/pencil, scissors, crayons/markers, 3-prong folder with pockets

Fee: $14

Teacher: Donna Neely

Description: In this class, students will explore some of the body’s main systems. We will then discuss the biochemistry processes that occur when we eat certain foods and nutrients. We will also conduct tests for nutritional content of certain foods.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: none

Supplies: Pencil, colored pencils, scissors, glue and glue stick

Fee: $15

Teacher: Laurie Russell

Description: Using 3 books: Total Health, The History of Medicine, and Gray's Anatomy coloring book - it will be easy to earn a 1/2 credit for the graduation requirement of "health...safety, first aid, or physiology".

This class will include interesting stories about our forefathers of medicine, in-class tests on what we've learned on health and nutrition and weekly anatomy homework (coloring in detailed illustrations of various systems of the body and their particular functions).

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 1-2 hours

Book: None

Supplies: Folder and notebook dedicated to this class, pencil/eraser, colored pencils

Fee: $15

Teacher: Laurie Russell

Description: This class will be covering subjects such as: breeds, care and management, behavior, restraint, handling, common illnesses and diseases, nutrition, first aid, anatomy, basic terminology, surgery and more.

Each week - there will be an in-class test over what we learned, and assigned veterinary anatomy homework (coloring in detailed illustrations).

Add volunteer work, at the Humane Society, to earn 1/2- 1 credit.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 1-2 hours

Book: None

Supplies: Folder and notebook dedicated to this class, pencil/eraser, colored pencils

Fee: $20

Teacher: Sandy Cowsill

Description: This is a 2 hour class. Friendly Chemistry presents all of the topics covered by traditional high school chemistry classes, but in a context of simpler terminology and hands-on experiential learning, which makes the concepts more accessible to most learners.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Homework: 2-3 hours

Prerequisites: None

Book & Manipulative Set:  1) Friendly Chemistry Student Edition A: Guide to Learning Basic Chemistry by Joey Hajda and Lisa B. Hajda

2) Friendly Chemistry Manipulatives Set.  Please acquire this early enough to do all of the “some assembly required” work (cutting out pieces, laminating, etc) and put all the pieces in a baggie BEFORE school starts.

(No need to buy the “annotated solutions manual”. There is also a consumable student workbook available but not required. With the workbook you will make fewer copies of work pages if you want to keep the textbook clean for resale.)

Supplies: Dedicated notebook, pencil

Fees: $100 (per student, per semester)

Teacher: Sandy Cowsill

Description: This is a 2 hour class. Friendly Chemistry presents all of the topics covered by traditional high school chemistry classes, but in a context of simpler terminology and hands-on experiential learning, which makes the concepts more accessible to most learners.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Homework: 2-3 hours

Prerequisites: None

Book & Manipulative Set:  1) Friendly Chemistry Student Edition A: Guide to Learning Basic Chemistry by Joey Hajda and Lisa B. Hajda

2) Friendly Chemistry Manipulatives Set.  Please acquire this early enough to do all of the “some assembly required” work (cutting out pieces, laminating, etc) and put all the pieces in a baggie BEFORE school starts.

(No need to buy the “annotated solutions manual”. There is also a consumable student workbook available but not required. With the workbook you will make fewer copies of work pages if you want to keep the textbook clean for resale.)

Supplies: Dedicated notebook, pencil

Fees: $100 (per student, per semester)

Teacher: Sandra Cowsill

Description: This textbook explores the field of psychology by comparing the secular and Christian worldview on the topics covered, which include the history and development of the study, the brain and nervous system, motivation and emotion, learning and memory, sensation and perception, development stages, abnormal and social psychology, treatment options, and more.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Homework: 2-3 hours

Prerequisites: none

Book: TBD

Supplies: dedicated notebook, pencil

Fee: $100 per student, per semester

Teacher: Donna Neely

Description: We will be studying the structures that form the earth and some of the processes that affect those structures. We will be doing field tests on rock and mineral samples and learn how to identify them as well as learning about how they were made and where they are found.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencil, colored pencils

Fees: $20

Teacher: Nancy Reeves

Description: Students will learn about world geography and culture by exchanging postcards with people around the world. Each student will have an account on postcrossing.com to track received postcards and get addresses for recipients.

Homework is VERY IMPORTANT and EASY. Students must (1) bring received postcards to class, (2) write a message on outgoing postcards, (3) mail outgoing postcards within 2-3 days of receiving addresses in class. PARENTS, by registering your student for this class, you are agreeing to help make
these 3 things happen. The last item of homework is also quick and easy, and it increases the value of the class: (4) complete a worksheet for each postcard received.

Students above 8th grade accepted; they may have additional assignments. Previous students may repeat this class. New students will have priority if the class fills.

Postcards in the supply list will be pooled for everyone to select.

Note: It is possible for a student to use the teacher's account instead of having their own. I discourage this because it limits the number postcards sent and received. Please contact teacher with questions or concerns.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: None

Supplies: 20 unused postcards, erasable ballpoint pen, folder, scissors,
clear tape.

Fees: $25

Teacher: Valerie Gomm

Description: We will study the earth, the places and the people. I have set up the class so that you can count it as ¼ credit doing only the homework or add the projects and count it as ½ credit. Grades will be given.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: 4 or more hours

Book: none

Supplies: 3-ring Binder or folder, pencil, colored pencils

Fee: $12

Teacher: Kaye Obermeyer

Description: This class will focus on the study of the government of the United States of America and will include the study of its Constitution.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Homework: 2-3 hours

Prerequisites: None

Book: TBD

Supplies: Pencils, Ink pens, notebook paper (college rule), assigned books

Fees: $30

Teacher: Elizabeth Fisher

Description: Students will use educational Lego building kits to: *increase their knowledge of simple machines, *improve problem solving skills, *develop skills in following directions, *verbally express their ideas, *listen to and respect the ideas of other students in the class

(Note to Parents: The Lego pre-robotics classes are designed to complete a 3 semester cycle. Three simple machine concepts; levers, wheels and axles, and pulleys, are included in the cycle. Therefore, a student can take a pre-robotics class three semesters in a row and receive new information and work out of a different Lego kit each session. Students are welcome to join the class at any stage in the cycle.)

The study focus for the Fall 2019 semester is pulleys.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Pencil

Fees: $5

Teacher: Erin Dodson

Description: Students will learn the basics of programming and building Lego EV3 Robots. This class is a prerequisite for WWHM's Lego Mindstorms Robotics Team, however, enrollment in and/or completion of this class does not guarantee any student a spot on WWHM's competitive robotics team.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: None

Book: none

Supplies: Pencil

Fees: $40

Teacher: Amy Miller

Description: Each child will receive a Scissor Skills book that includes safety scissors. Each week we will have a theme and do a page from the book, read a story and sing a song or play a game that all follow the theme. For instance, our first day will be a barn picture. The children will cut out the barn and glue the pieces down. Plus we will read a book about a farm and sing Old McDonald had a farm. Other activities in the year will include Playdoh, car races, learning poems,  making shadow puppets, etc.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Glue stick, colors, folder

Fees: $5

Teacher: Kristi Johnson

Description: The students will create LEGO masterpieces. Some of the activities will include: creating scenes from books we are reading, solving math problems, creating pattern sequences, and even creating word pictures.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: None

Fees: $5

Teacher: Amanda Post

Description: Each week we will solve a different mystery such as The Mystery at the Carnival, or the Case of the Missing Mona Lisa. We will use critical thinking, inference, and team work to solve these mysteries. Any remaining class time will be spent playing critical thinking games and solving escape room type puzzles. This class will involve moving around, working with other students, and sharing ideas and hypothesis with the large group.

Please note: This is a repeat of last semester's class. Many of the same mysteries will be repeated.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: none

Book: none

Supplies: Pencil

Fee: $5

Teacher: Suzanne Hromek

Description: The Growth Mindset Escape Room will take students on secret missions! These escape rooms have students decode inspirational quotes from famous figures about growth mindset. Students will learn facts and quotes about Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Martin Luther King Jr. and Walt Disney, along with others. Your students will be inspired to do their best. The Growth Mindset Escape Room has students breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms and a final 4 digit code based on the decoders/clues. The whole goal is teamwork! As a “timed” challenge, students will be engaged from beginning to end.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: None

Fees: $8

Teacher: Mary Steadman

Description: Games with interactive play that teach us goals, rules, adaptation, problem solving, and social interaction. That satisfy our fundamental need to learn by providing enjoyment, passionate involvement, structure, motivation, and creativity in the game itself while the learning takes place.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: None

Fees: TBD

Teacher: Ashley Enns

Description: Learn how to learn! Each week we will watch a short entertaining video and learn how to take notes about that video. Students will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen good study habits and learning strategies through various instructional methods and strategies. Discover learning styles and preferences to enhance your study skills and improve rate and quality of your learning. Learn how to optimize your studying and get more accomplished with effective time management.

We will use a student agenda to track home and co-op assignments. Parents will need to initial this to confirm it is done the way they want it-this can be used for 1 subject or many-it's up to mom.

1. Taking Notes
2. Reading Assignments
3. Memory
4. Planning & Organization
5. Focus & Concentration
6. Procrastination
7. Studying for Exams
8. Test Anxiety
9. Papers & Essays
10. Exercise

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: None

Supplies: Pencils, colored pencils and a pen.

Fees: $17

Teacher: Robin Rice

Description: Career Exploration is designed to help students delve into the career decision process. Students will evaluate their personal strengths, interests, and goals in choosing an educational path and career options. Additionally, lessons will focus on employability skills as well as resumes, applications, and interviews. Class time will include interactive activities and collaboration. Students will also complete a team business project.

If the parent desires, this class can be taken for a 1/4 credit with a grade -- students participating in this track will have extra homework to complete. All students can expect some homework.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: 1-2 hours

Book: none

Supplies: Pencils

Fee: $10

Teacher: Kim Devoll

Description: Students will be introduced to the basics of Sign Language including numbers, letters, finger spelling and basic vocabulary. Students will learn about deaf history and the culture established by the Deaf community. By the end of the semester, students will not only gain an understanding of the language but will be able to appreciate the beauty of the language, the culture, and its people. Lastly, students will acquire the basic communication skills needed to interact with the Deaf.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 2-3 hours

Book: None

Supplies: Notebook, Three ring binder and pens/pencils

Fees: $15

Teacher: Heather Montgomery

Description: Students will be taking part in designing and creating our school yearbook. Students must be able to take photos and do interviews. Deadlines are a priority.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: none

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: none

Supplies: Laptop, camera (cell phone, ipod). Email account.

Fee: $10