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: Crystal Cogburn

Description: Every kiddo needs time at the end of the day to get their wiggles out! We will have fun playing games, singing with motion, weather permitting go outside and free play.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: None

Fee: $3

Teacher: Myra McDonald

Description: Each week students will place at least two new alphabet letters in their book, and learn related items to go with the letter. At the end of the semester they will have a completed lap book.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Crayons, glue sticks, age appropriate scissors

Fee: $6

Teacher: Kristin Leabo

Description: We will read a story or nursery rhyme and then do a corresponding craft and or dress up and act out the story. We will also have a sensory table.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Crayons, scissors and glue

Fees: $7

Teacher: Tatum Blanchette

Description: We will be watching the Signing Time with Alex & Leah DVD series to learn basic ASL signs. This series is fun in the fact that the DVDs incorporate lots of small children signing to help learn. It also teaches using music and songs to reinforce signs. We may also do small projects. For instance if we work with animals we might color or create something to go along with what we are learning.

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: None

Fee: $3

Teacher: Tanya Lange

Description: Learn the alphabet and letter sounds. Working towards CVC reading.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Pocket folder and pencil

Fees: $4

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: None

Fee: $6

Teacher: Tanya Lange

Description: The first 6 weeks we will learn about our bodies.Our head,hands,feet etc. How to take care of our bodies. The second 6 weeks we will learn about service workers. Doctors, nurses, firefighters, police, etc.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: Scissors, Crayons, gluestick, glue bottle and pencil

Fees: $3

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: Kelly Carter

Description: We will do a craft each week. Then we will play games, do puzzles and/or color.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Glue stick, crayons or markers, scissors. I will also have extra supplies.

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: Sarah Hoffman

Description: Using a variety of creative resources, we will be studying both classic and modern artists and creating pieces based on their unique genre and technique!

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: paintbrushes of different sizes/tips, pencil

Fee: $25

Teacher: Cathy Elmore

Description: We will continue building hand and machine sewing skills, and learn how to use a standard sewing pattern.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: Fall semester sewing class

Book: none

Supplies: To be determined, students may bring supplies as needed for sewing projects, or choose from supplies on hand. Needles for hand sewing, straight pins, pin cushion, seam ripper, tape measure, fabric scissors, black & white thread.

Fee: $10

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: $8

Teacher: Stephanie Coriano

Description: This class is an acrylic painting class for grades 1-4. Each week students will paint a new picture on canvas paper to be displayed in their portfolios at the end of each semester. The final projects will be a painting of their choice on canvas. This class is broken down into 12 week semesters but will be offered year long. There will never be any repeat pictures so that current students can go from semester to semester while creating something new each time.

Class Length: 12 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: 2" binder (or larger) with sheet protectors, pencil, paint shirt

Fees: $40 per semester

Teacher: Heather Montgomery

Description: Basic woodburning techniques. Tracing and freehanded woodburning with a final project at the end.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Basic Beginners Wood burning kit  (Can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or Walmart)

Fees: $20

Teacher: Leah Hendershot

Description: Kids love to draw.... and they especially love to draw their favorite characters.

In this class we will take their favorite characters and put them into comic form while teaching them how to develop a short storyline.

Students will learn the stages of comic making: Finding inspiration, sketching the characters, developing the story line & sentences, lettering, penciling and inking.

We will also have volunteer presentations so they learn to talk about their work.

Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Good pencil & pencil sharpener

Fees: $12

Teacher: Stephanie Coriano

Description: This class is designed to teach acrylic painting for grades 5-12. Each week the students will paint a new picture on canvas. The final project will be a painting of their own choice based off of what they have learned. This class is broken up into 12 week semesters but will be year long. There will not be any repeat pictures in order to allow current students the opportunity to continue the class from semester to semester while creating something new.

Class Length: 12 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencil, paint shirt

Fees: $55 per semester

Teacher: Bren Callstrom

Description: Expanding drawing and watercolor skills/ techniques

Class Length: 12 weeks, year long

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: None

Fee: $40

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: Rashelle Conkling

Description: Students will use collage, painting, printing, drawing and sculpture in order to better understand people and and cultures from all over the world. We will spend our class time learning about a specific country and then crafting a project from that region. The second semester will be a continuation of the first. New students will be allowed however students enrolled in the 1st semester will receive get 1st priority.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencil, glue stick, crayons or colored pencils, scissors

Fees: $25

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: Rashelle Conkling

Description: In this class we will work on DIY projects like lipgloss, lotions, and jewelry. The students will be encouraged to bless someone with what they have created by giving it away. Some of the projects will be duplicates from previous years.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Glue, pencil, scissors, and colored pencils or markers

Fees: $25

Teacher: Crystal Cogburn

Description: Scripture fun will teach littles how to look up scriptures in their bible and one memorization verse each week and techniques on how to remember them. Bibles for the class will be provided. We will be using the King James Version.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: None

Supplies: Folder, Crayola crayons & markers, Elmer's glue

Fees: $13

Teacher: Carrie Corliss

Description: We'll be studying Luke 13 - 24, one chapter / week. Optional quiz team tournaments.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: 2011 Version NIV Bible or just the Book of Luke, 3-ring binder, pencil

Fee: $5

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: Robin Rice

Description: Students will participate in a variety of drama games and exercises that encourage creativity, imaginative thinking, performance, speech, rhythm, and movement skills. This class will feature a variety of games during each class session to keep energy levels high and excitement flowing throughout the hour.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: none

Fee: $5

Teacher: Kaye Obermeyer

Description: This one-semester course explains the key concepts of economics and what they mean, guiding students to become better stewards of the money God provides and become informed contributors to the economy on personal, household, local, national, and international levels.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: Students must be able to do the work at the grade level the course requires.

Homework: 4 or more hours

Book: EXPLORING ECONOMICS Curriculum Package and Student Review Pack, both by Ray Notgrass (www.notgrass.com);

Supplies: Book package (above), pencils, pens, notebook paper-college rule (no spiral notebooks please), 3-ring binder for paper.

Fees: $30

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 students until the desire drops off. I cannot add new students into later semesters because the previous classes will be prerequisites.

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.

Length: 16 weeks

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Prerequisites: Must have taken Look Who's Talking Spanish I

Book: previously purchased book

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

Fees: $3

Teacher: Amy Miller

Description: We will take a journey through History by reading American Girls Books from 3 decades (Molly-1944, Maryellen-1954, and Melody-1964). We will also take a look at important historical events during that time period. Sometimes we will have an activity, game or snack that is appropriate for the time period. Some books will have a go along movie. 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, crayons/markers and glue

Fees: $10

Teacher: Sarah Struthers

Description: We will be using Notgrass/Abeka history curriculum to go over early American history. Continuing to make our way through American history course. Class will include reading text book, writing notes, arts/crafts over lesson, and occasional quiz games.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencils,crayons and markers

Fee: $12

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: 4 or more hours

Prerequisites: None

Book: 1) EXPLORING AMERICA, by Ray Notgrass, Books 1-2 AND 2) AMERICAN VOICES, edited by Ray Notgrass (www.notgrass.com)

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

Fees: $30

Teacher: Emily Bergquist

Description: Learn to crochet and/or improve your skills. Choose from several projects to work on over the semester.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: If you already have a crochet hook or favorite yarn, bring it. Otherwise, I will provide hooks and yarn for you.

Fee: $20

Teacher: Cathy Elmore

Description: We will continue building hand and machine sewing skills, and learn how to use a standard sewing pattern.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: Fall semester sewing class

Book: none

Supplies: To be determined, students may bring supplies as needed for sewing projects, or choose from supplies on hand. 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: Amanda Post

Description: Students will play games and do hands on activities to help them learn to read and write common sight words. We will be using Fry First 100 Sight Word List.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: none

Book: none

Supplies: Pencils, crayons, scissors, glue

Fee: $3

Teacher: Elizabeth Fisher

Description: This class is designed for serious creative writers who want practice writing short stories. It’s open to 5th-12th graders, but I strongly caution parents against putting younger kids in if they have trouble working quietly through the whole period (if they can’t work quietly, they will not be able to stay in the class) and if they do not enjoy writing or cannot type.

I will be doing some instructing, but much of each class period will be taken up by the students actually writing. They will be required to write a short story each week. Students will also be required to turn all their work in typed on computer paper. Required class supplies are a lined notebook, a pen, and two working pencils. If students have a laptop they would like to use during class time, they may use it instead of a notebook and pencils/pen.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 4 or more hours

Book: None

Supplies: Lined notebook, 2 pencils, pen, laptop (optional)

Fees: $10

Teacher: Ashley Schooley

Description:Students will go through short stories followed by activities/games to work on reading comprehension. Students will be able to work on the following skills:
*predicting
*inferring
*following directions
*accessing prior knowledge
*organizing information
*using complete sentences
*vocabulary development
*using context clues
*recalling story details
*sequencing
*critical thinking
*answering questions (under the surface and on the surface)

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencil and crayons

Fees: $5

Teacher: Tanya Lange

Description: Learn the alphabet and letter sounds. Working towards CVC reading.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Pocket folder and pencil

Fees: $4

Teacher: Christina Zimmerman

Description: In this class, the teacher will be reading different books to the class for the hour. It will most likely take 2-4 weeks to complete each book. After each book is completed, we will work on book reports.

Examples of books:

"Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Richard and Florence Atwater

"Tales of a fourth grade nothing" by Judy Blume

"The mouse and the motorcycle" by Beverly Cleary

"The Boxcar Children" by Gertrude Chandler Warner

"Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry

Studies have shown that:

*Kids who have been read to have better listening skills, deeper concentration, and a longer attention span.They also develop critical thinking skills as they listen to stories and notice how characters solve problems.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencil, Crayons or colored pencils

Fees: $5

Teacher: Leah Hendershot

Description: Expanding upon Cursive Beginnings 1, the students will transition to a full color workbook.

The first half of the workbook will be spent learning/reviewing individual letters and blends, while the second half introduces full-color picture studies. Each picture has short phrases and later, short sentences, to copy that pertain to the picture study for the week.

Homework will be completing what they do not finish in class.

If new students have had experience with cursive, they are welcome.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Prerequisites: Relatively good hand/writing control. Cursive Beginnings 1 or students with previous cursive practice.

Book: none

Supplies: Pencil and pencil sharpener

Fee: $15

Teacher: Tatum Blanchette

Description: In this class students will learn Latin & Greek root words. They will gain better insight into the English words they already use by studying the roots. I won't assign any homework but we will fill out flashcards for in class and take home use. We will do drills, games, and quizzes and see how much fun words can be.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: Ability to write read and write legibly.

Homework:

Book: None

Supplies: Green and red markers and pencils will be needed each class, along with a place to neatly keep standard note cards.

Fees: $3

Teacher: Erica Webster

Description: We will read and discuss The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. We will study the novel's vocabulary, research different plants mentioned, and discuss Biblical aspects of the characters and events in the book. There will be a small art/plant project towards the end of the semester with many options for creativity.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: 1-2 hours

Prerequisites: none

Book: The Secret Garden (unabridged)

Supplies: Unabridged copy of The Secret Garden, 3 prong folder, pencil, crayons/colored pencils

Fee: $5

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: Christian Life Education's English handbook at www.cle.org/cle

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

Fees: $30

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: Christian Life Education's English handbook at www.cle.org/cle

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

Fees: $30

Teacher: Ashley Enns

Description: We are taking the fear and intimidation out of public speaking with a class of speech activities that will get students out of their chairs (and their comfort zones!) We will start with a "15 minutes of fame" game where students make a 30-90 second speech and the class guesses the purpose of the speech-best man, running for president, sales pitch? Then we will do a poetry slam and a debate unit. We will learn from the experts and from each other. We will learn how to use a slide show and speak at a conference. Material will be provided for brainstorming, drafting and revisions. Rubrics will be provided for grading and self-assessment. We will end with a very short speech at closing program!

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: 1-2 hours

Book: none

Supplies: 3 ring binder with lined paper and pen.

Fee: $10

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: 12 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 pick up where "Fun with Math 1" ended. We will work with place values, more/less/ equal than, fractions, measurements, grouping, and counting money.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Prerequisites: Children must be able to recognize numbers up to 100 and do simple addition & subtraction.

Book: none

Supplies: Pencils, erasers, color pencils, pencil sharpener

Fee: $12

Teacher: Michelle Blanchette

Description: Students will be taught a Christian perspective of music. Why did God create us with this gift? We will learn how to read music, and a couple songs for the end of the year program.

Prerequisite: None

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: None

Supplies: Pencil

Fee: $10

Teacher: Christin Duncan

Description: Students will learn how to stretch, how to play group games (i.e. line tag, dodge ball, kickball), and some sports. They will also learn how to play together and how to be a good sport.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Athletic shoes

Fees: $2

Teacher: Christin Duncan

Description: Children will learn different stretches, cardio, group games and sports. They will also learn how to work together as a team and how to be a good sport.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Athletic shoes

Fees: $2

Teacher: Lisa Winkles

Description: We will do multiple team activities, sports and games

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Must have tennis shoes every Monday.

Fees: $2

Teacher: Suzanne Hromek

Description: This class will teach students about the most common insects in our area. There will be hands-on games, crafts, bug snacks and other activities throughout the semester.

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: crayons, scissors, glue (liquid and stick), pencil and paint brush

Fee: $15

Teacher: Donna Neely

Description: This is a hands-on class where we will explore the complex relationships between living things and the environment. We will take a look at the different cycles, webs and chains in the world around us. We will discuss animal behaviors as well as the balance of nature. Students will also be introduced to some key figures in history who impacted the field of ecology. We will end the semester talking about ecology and conservation.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

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

Fees: $20

Teacher: Donna Neely

Description: We will be looking at the uniqueness and variety in the world of plants. Most students know what a plant is and may even know the parts of a plant, but do they know what an epiphyte is? Tropisms? We will be exploring the fringes of the Plant Kingdom and seeing how some plants are specifically created to survive in their particular environment. We will look at some unusual adaptions and structures that make these plants unique.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

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

Fees: $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: PSYCHOLOGY: A Christian Perspective High School Edition by Dr. Tim Rice. (Amazon)

No other books needed at this time but there may be some outside reading as the year progresses.

Supplies: Dedicated notebook, pencil

Fee: $65 per student, per semester

Teacher: Faith Krauss

Description: We will explore various animals and their characteristics and habitats through experiments and activities. We will be using the Apologia Zoology books as a guide, but you do not need to purchase the books for this class.
This class will be a continuation from the fall, and we will be learning about new animals. New students are welcome to enroll.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: none

Supplies: Pencil/pen, crayons or markers, scissors, glue stick

Fee: $14

Teacher: Myra McDonald

Description: We will learn about some states and their capitals, and where they are located on the U.S. map.

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencils, erasers, color pencils, pencil sharpener,

Fee: $12

Teacher: Amy Miller

Description: Each week will provide an opportunity to learn about a different country through exploring their music, discussing the instruments, the sounds and even looking at some customs and traditions. There will be a live music and dance performance for at least one of the countries.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: None

Supplies: Paper and pencil

Fee: $7

Teacher: Paula Drennan

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.

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, scissors, clear tape.

Fees: $30

Teacher: Jennifer Ebner

Description: We will learn about parts of the government in a fun and excited way. This class will help get you ready for your high school government classes. We will learn about the 3 branches of government and how an election works and why it is important. We will learn through role play, presentations, and worksheets as well as a few short videos. Homework will be required.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: none

Supplies: Pencils, Colored Pencils or markers and 1 folder with prongs.

Fee: $12

Teacher: Erin Dodson

Description: Students will learn to build, program, run, etc. robots with a Lego EV3 kit.This class is a prerequisite for the Robotics Team.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: none

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: none

Supplies: Pencils, Willingness to work hard and learn together as a team.

Fees: $35

Teacher: Elizabeth Fisher

Description: Students will explore how Wheels and Axles are used to make life easier using Legos to build and help their creations come to life.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Book: None

Supplies: Pencil and paper

Fees: $15

Teacher: Erin Dodson

Description: Please Note: Students must be pre-approved by Erin Dodson before enrolling for this course. Team members will build robots, execute programming, and collect data to ultimately compete at WSU's Lego Mindstorms Competition in March.

NOTE: Parents of students will be expected to assist. Additional time is required during robotics season. There may be times we will practice until 4 on Mondays and we will practice on Friday afternoons.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: Team members MUST be pre-approved by coach.

Homework: 4 or more hours

Book: none

Supplies: Pencils, Willingness to work hard and learn together as a team.

Fee: $35

Teacher: Erin Dodson

Description: Please Note: Students must be pre-approved by Erin Dodson before enrolling for this course. Team members will build robots, execute programming, and collect data to ultimately compete at WSU's Lego Mindstorms Competition in March.

NOTE: Parents of students will be expected to assist. Additional time is required during robotics season. There may be times we will practice until 4 on Mondays and we will practice on Friday afternoons.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: Team members MUST be pre-approved by coach.

Homework: 4 or more hours

Book: none

Supplies: Pencils, willingness to work hard and learn together as a team.

Fee: $35

Teacher: Melissa Jagears

Description:

There's more to vision than just good eyesight. Visualization is key--but sometimes it's not naturally acquired.

If your student:
Has trouble following multi-step directions
Seems to erase the information from their head moments after you gave it to them
Finds reading boring - or resists reading
Has difficulty answering questions about what they just read
Has hit a wall academically
Seems smart in everything but school
Gets stressed over having to do school work
Talks negatively about their academic abilities, or lacks confidence

*This is not a substitute for vision therapy if needed.

Class Length: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: None

Book: None

Supplies: A compact pillow to use while lying on the floor, some type of colors

Fees: $5

Teacher: Kim Devoll

Description: The Deaf Community is one of the most underserved communities in the world because, so few people learn sign language. Sadly, a large number of Deaf children are left out of conversations or never able to hear the word of God due to the lack of individuals who sign. My hope is to help close the communication gap by teaching basic ASL skills to anyone willing to participate. I wish to help others feel more comfortable communicating, participating, and offering help to those in the Deaf Community so they can build friendships to last a lifetime.
This club will be free of charge and offered at 11 a.m. on Mondays. For participants in grades 1st through 2ed grade, parent participation will be required!

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Prerequisites: none

Homework: none

Book: none

Supplies: pencil and paper

Fee: $0

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

Teacher: Laurie Russell

Description: Ethics "gives students the opportunity to explore and evaluate different opinions and compare them to their own. It promotes critical thought, which is beneficial to practice before making any decision. Critically thinking about situations also can prevent students from blindly following others without considering alternative options.....ethics provides a way for students to engage in intellectual discussions, improve moral reasoning, and explore the answers to meaningful questions about life.

Sharing personal thoughts or opinions about ethical issues can build confidence in students and teaches them that their beliefs about problems in society are important. Through debate or arguments that reflect opposing views, students can freely address ethical issues. Debating whether or not an act such as abortion, war, or denying a human right violates human rights or harms others allows students to explore and evaluate diverse thoughts about behavior." https://study.com/academy/lesson/teach ing-ethics-to-high-school-students.html

A topic will be introduced through a short video, then we'll discuss the idea together in class. Afterward, the students will group together to do an informal debate. Each student will need to be an active vocal participant, in this class, with oral arguments for their side.

Class Length: 16 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Homework: 0-30 minutes

Book: None

Supplies: Dedicated notebook, pencil/pen

Fees: $12