Enrollment for Fall 2010 is closed. To be placed on the notification list for Spring 2011, email carren(at)outlookacademy(dot)com with your children's names, grades/ages, and your phone number. We will open for new enrollments for spring in November.

Fall 2010 Schedule Quick List
The following classes are scheduled for Fall 2010. Scroll down for more details (openings, fees, descriptions).

First Period (9:30-10:25 a.m.): Introduction to Literature & Composition (gr. 9-12), Speech (gr. 7-12), Logic (gr. 7-12), Study Hall (grades 7-12), Literature & Creative Writing (gr. 7-8), Creative Writing (gr. 5-6), Creative Writing (gr. 3-4), Creative Writing (gr. 1-2), Art (Preschool-K5), Nursery
Second Period (10:30-11:25 a.m.): P.E. (grades 6-12), Cooking II (grades 7-12), Financial Peace for Teens (gr. 7-12), Introduction to Arabic (gr. 6-12), Study Hall (grades 7-12), Drama (gr. 4-8), Sign Language (grades 3-6), P.E. (grades 1-5), Art (grades 1-4), Story Time and Craft (Preschool-K5), Nursery
Third Period (12:30-1:25 p.m.): World Geography (grades 9-12), Current Events (gr. 7-12), World Geography (grades 7-8), Study Hall (grades 7-12), World Geography (grades 5-6), World Geography (grades 3-4), World Geography (grades 1-2), PE/Playground (Preschool-K5), Nursery
Fourth Period (1:30-2:25 p.m.): Apologia's Physical Science (grades 8-12), ACT Prep (gr. 9-12), Apologia's General Science (grades 6-8),  Study Hall (grades 7-12), Science: Marine Science or Oceanography (grades 5-6), Science in Art (grades 3-4), Science: Matter (grades 1-2), Bible & Activity (Preschool-K5), Nursery


Fall 2010 Classes
Below the following two notes are the details on class descriptions, fees, and openings.

A note about teachers: All classes have volunteer teachers, but some teachers would like a "team teacher" to take turns teaching each week. Teachers' children have highest priority, so by team teaching just one class you can guarantee your children's places in co-op all day. Team teaching a class is the only way to guarantee your children's spot in co-op all day. When you email to pre-register, let us know if you are interested in team teaching a class to ensure a spot in co-op for fall; otherwise, let us know where else you would like to help, such as help in certain classes, organize the storage closet, plan the geography fair or end-of-semester luncheon, or work in the nursery.

A note about full classes: Some classes are full. However, there are still two ways to possibly secure a spot: First, teachers' children and siblings of high schoolers have priority. If you are willing to team teach a class, then it's possible your child will have higher priority than one or two others in the full class, and you can still secure a space. Also, if you have high schoolers, then their younger siblings have priority (after teachers' children), so you may still be able to secure a spot. Email to inquire in either case. Second, so many things happen over the summer that many families signed up now may end up having to withdraw before final registration. Get on the waiting list if your child is interested in a class that's full. There's still a chance he can get in.


____________________First Period Classes__________________

INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION Grades 9-12
Time: First Period, 9:30 – 10:25 a.m.
Teacher: Carren Joye
Cost: $5 for copies
Credit: 1
Text: Handouts
Supplies needed: paper and pencils
Maximum number of students: 6
Openings: This class is full.
Description: In this class, students will learn how to analyze poetry and write advanced-level essays. A fascinating study of poetry provides writing content, as we examine literary elements in the works of renowned poets, including Shakespeare, Poe, Wordsworth, and Frost. Literature homework each week involves reading two or three poems and answering 6-10 questions in preparation for class discussion. Students should already know how to write a 5-paragraph essay, and further practice with thesis-proof, persuasive, and comparison-contrast essays will equip students to approach various kinds of essays with ease. Cultivating a strong writing style by using variety in sentence structure, vocabulary, and content will strengthen the students' compositions. To those ends, over the semester students will write and revise 4 essays as homework assignments. All essays will be graded using a standard rubric. However, parents will determine final grades and assign grammar, vocabulary and additional reading at home during the week. A suggested reading list of classic world literature will be emailed to parents. (NOTE: Homework is due on first day of class!! Parent(s) must pick up syllabus at registration.)

 

TRADITIONAL LOGIC I Grades 7-12
Time: First Period, 9:30 – 10:25 a.m.
Teachers: Pam Holmes, Dottie Beaver
Cost: None
Required Text: Traditional Logic Book 1: Introduction to Formal Logic by Martin Cothran (REQUIRED - $30 new) and Teacher Key (Optional - $2 new). Published by Memoria Press (www.memoriapress.com) and also available online at Amazon.com. NOTE: If you let Pam know by August 1, she can order these books for you.
Supplies needed: 3-Ring Binder with blank looseleaf pages. Homework will occasionally be collected, reviewed and returned.
Term: Fall Only (Spring option possible by demand – either Traditional Logic Book II OR Material Logic Book 1)
Credits: 1 for semester (This course represents a full year of High School work.)
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: 4
Description: (from the website) A logic course for all ages, but designed for use as young as 7th Grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism [pronounced sill-o-jizm]. Along with a basic understanding of the Christian theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways in which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. (NOTE: Homework is due on first day of class!! Parent(s) must pick up syllabus at registration.)

 

SPEECH Grades 7-12
Time: First Period, 9:30 – 10:25 a.m.
Teachers: Ashleigh Pruett, Terrie Ross
Cost: $5
Text: Handouts
Term: Fall Semester
Credit: ½
Supplies needed: paper and pencils
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: Making a speech doesn’t have to mean sweaty palms and a cracking voice. From platform presence to persuasion, this one-semester course will help teach you how to communicate with confidence by beginning in our “gentle” co-op environment. We will work on topic selection, research, organization and delivery. Our projects will include introduction, demonstration, informative, persuasive speeches and more.

 

LITERATURE AND CREATIVE WRITING Grades 7-8
Time: First Period, 9:30 – 10:25 a.m.
Teacher: Ellen Bartlett
Cost: $5
Required Text: The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare
Supplies: Notebook, paper, pencil
Maximum number of students: 8
Openings: This class is full.
Description: Literature and Creative Writing students can enjoy a great work of fiction while learning about various literary concepts. We will study numerous literary terms, plot construction, character development, and examine literature in relation to biblical standards. There will be engaging weekly writing assignments such as poetry, descriptive paragraphs and short stories. In addition, students will complete a reading assignment with vocabulary words and questions related to the reading. Class time shall be devoted to discussion of the reading selection and related homework, as well as fun in-class writing activities.

 

STUDY HALL Grades 7-12
Time: First Period, 9:30 – 10:25 a.m.
Cost: $0
Supplies: Student's books or materials to study or read quietly
Maximum number of students: 3
Openings: 2

Description: Study Hall is designed for those high school students taking two or three non-consecutive classes and needing somewhere to go during their free period. This way, high school students may stay all day without having to take unnecessary classes. Study Hall is exclusively for working or reading independently and quietly; it is not a “hangout” time.

CREATIVE WRITING Grades 5-6

Time: First Period, 9:30 – 10:25 a.m.
Teachers: Diana Moore, Kristi Taylor
Cost: $4 for supplies/copies
Text: handouts
Supplies: Notebook/Folder, paper, markers, crayons, pen/pencil
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: Kids can love to write. This class will focus on a practical approach to motivating young writers. The program we plan to use will help to ignite their imaginations using visual pictures and other writing aids. Along with developing their creative ability, we will work on reinforcing that a story has a beginning, a middle and an end and the rules of writing good paragraphs. Students will brainstorm ideas as a class and then be encouraged to put their thoughts down on paper.

 

CREATIVE WRITING Grades 3-4

Time: First Period, 9:30 – 10:25 a.m.
Teachers: Deborah L. Otis, Team Teacher Needed
Cost: $3 for supplies/copies
Text: Handouts and trade books/poetry books provided by teachers
Supplies needed: spiral notebook, skinny Crayola markers (at least 8), box of crayons (at least 25) or colored pencils or markers (whatever your child prefers for art)
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: We will accomplish our objectives by reading great literature, trying our hand at writing and creating a cookbook, a puppet play, poems, stories, fun word lists, and integrating art into a lot of our projects. Students will learn how to do many types of prewriting exercises, how to write and edit, and how to polish and celebrate their accomplishments. Students will work together and with their instructors to improve their creative writing abilities. We want to spark the imagination and encourage creativity!

 

CREATIVE WRITING Grades 1-2
Time: First Period, 9:30 – 10:25 a.m.
Teacher: Chrystal Logan
Cost: $5 to cover copies and supplies for art projects
Supplies needed: None, all will be provided
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: This class will plant the seeds of a love for good literature in your child. We will use the “Five in a Row” curriculum as a starting point on our exploration of well-written and beautifully illustrated books. Each week we will delve into a new story and learn about writing styles, science, social studies, and the arts.

 

ART Grades Preschool-K5
Time: First Period, 9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
Teachers: Julia Camp, Amy Stephens
Cost: $3 for paint and other supplies
Required Supplies: Student must have a smock or old tee shirt to wear during class. These will be collected and kept in the art box in the supply closet.
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: Line, shape, color, value, texture, form, space are just some of the concepts that we'll explore in our introductory art class this fall. Children have wonderful imaginations and will dance, sing, and paint their way through art. Art is most fun when slightly messy, so please keep this in mind when you dress your child for Co-op!

 

NURSERY
Time: First Period, 9:30 - 10:25 a.m.
Parents: TBA (Parents with children in nursery take turns.)
Cost: None
Supplies Needed: nap mat or crib sheet/blanket, diapers, wipes, healthy snacks for baby
Maximum number: 6
Openings: 2
Description: The nursery is for children who are not potty trained and still take naps. The nursery has plenty of toys and space for play. A separate room with cribs provides a quiet area for babies to take a morning nap if necessary while the toddlers play in the adjacent room. Parents with a child in nursery take turns to maintain two adults at all times, so your little ones will be lovingly supervised by fellow parents when you are not in there. Schedule will be determined by the first day of co-op.

 

____________________Second Period Classes__________________

NOT BY BREAD ALONE II (Cooking II) Grades 8-12
Time: Second Period, 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.
Teachers: David Tanner, Chrystal Logan
Cost: $15 for copies and supplies
Credit: ½ for semester and 1 for year
Supplies Needed: Parents may need to sign up to bring something for each student on the first day of class. Hair clip for long hair (if applicable) and apron (optional)
Maximum number of students: 10
Openings: 2
Description: In this class we will be discussing healthy eating habits as well as cooking healthy meals. The students will learn how to read and understand the nutrition labels that are on food products, where online they can check for nutritional values for their favorite restaurants, and how to calculate and understand how many calories they should be consuming a day. The students will be taught how to gain/lose weight in a healthy manner and understand proper portion sizes. We will cook healthy foods and discuss how to make comfort type foods healthier.

 

INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC
Teacher: Pamela Holmes and Ashleigh Pruett
Cost: None (if you have your own pen; otherwise $1.25 per pen as noted below)
Required Text: Alif-Baa with Multimedia DVD by Kristen Brustad ($36) AND the Answer Key ($5)!! Both are available at Amazon.com. (NOTE: Pam can order these for you if you let her know no later than August 1. You can avoid the shipping cost and she will ensure you get the correct version. Just ask!)
Supplies needed: Access to computer with DVD player, looseleaf paper and calligraphy pen OR “wide nib” fountain pen. (NOTE: These pens are hard to find so Pam placed a special order for them. You may purchase them from her for $1.25 each.)
Term: Fall only. (A Spring Term “Second Year” would be available only by demand. We would use “Al-Kitaab” also by Kristen Brustad.)
Credit: 1 for the semester (This course is equivalent to one semester of college work or a year of High School.)
Maximum number of students: 6
Openings: 3
Description: Introduction to Arabic is designed to introduce students to the basic structures of Arabic and to its uses in common situations of everyday communication. We will familiarize ourselves with the alphabet and spelling conventions of Modern Standard Arabic while focusing on the four communication skills (reading, speaking, listening and writing) and will immerse ourselves in Arabic language and culture through various activities. Ashleigh spent the first 16 years of her life in an Arabic speaking country and has studied Conversational Arabic as an adult. She will be able to provide first hand insight into the cultural side of our language study. (NOTE: Homework is due on first day of class!! Parent(s) must pick up syllabus at registration.)

 

FINANCIAL PEACE FOR TEENS (Personal Finance) Grades 7-12 (priority to high school first)
Time: Second Period, 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.
Teacher: Lori Herring
Cost: $13 covers handouts and cost of book which will be given out on registration day
Credit: 1 for full year
Required Text: workbook for Foundations in Personal Finance (included in class fee)
Maximum number of students: 10
Openings: 2
Description: Foundations in Personal Finance is a course taught by Dave Ramsey on DVD. There are 12 modules covering the following areas: Savings, Understanding Investments, Wealth Building and College Planning, Dangers of Debt, Consumer Awareness, Credit Bureaus and collection practices, Budgeting 101, Bargain Shopping, Relating with money, Careers and Employment taxes, Ins and Outs of Insurance, Real estate and mortgages. Each student will be required to complete reading assignments at home. Using the forms in the book, students will create a mock budget using a mock income and family. Each week, “life” will happen to them and they will need to revise their budget. There are tests in the workbook that parents may choose to award a grade for the course, if desired.

 

P.E./GAME HOUR Grades 6-12
Time: Second Period, 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.
Teachers: Terrie Ross, Robin Gorsuch
Cost: $5 for cups and supplies
Text: None
Supplies needed: None, but dress appropriately (sneakers, etc.)
Credits: 1 (½ for fall and ½ for spring)
Maximum number of students: 23
Openings: This class is full.
Description: Weekly sports activities will vary, but will include kick ball, volleyball, and dodge ball. Teamwork and good Christian attitudes will be emphasized. All students who enroll in this class are expected to participate unless otherwise sick. We will play games indoors during inclement weather.

 

STUDY HALL Grades 7-12
Time: Second Period, 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.
Cost: $0
Supplies: Student's books or materials to study or read quietly
Maximum number of students: 3
Openings: 3

Description: Study Hall is designed for those high school students taking two or three non-consecutive classes and needing somewhere to go during their free period. This way, high school students may stay all day without having to take unnecessary classes. Study Hall is exclusively for working or reading independently and quietly; it is not a “hangout” time.

SIGN LANGUAGE Grades 3-6
Time: Second Period, 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.
Teachers: Lorie Tanner, Monica Pugliani
Cost: $3 for copies
Text: Handouts/online resources
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: 5
Description: Students will learn signs for words used in everyday language such as basic communication phrases, common items, and words/phrases of interest to the students. By the end of the semester students will be able to ask and answer basic questions in sign language and communicate at least 10 other short phrases to others. Students will also be expected to write 3 sentences and sign them to the facilitator/class. Student must have access to the Internet.

 

DRAMA Grades 4-8
Time: Second Period, 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.
Teacher: Kristi Taylor, Diana Moore
Cost: $7 for props, scripts, performance rights, and copies
Supplies needed: None
Maximum number of students: 15
Openings: 1
Description: Drama class focuses on developing basic performance skills and having a great time doing it. Theater games will teach students to explore, observe, listen, learn teamwork and focus. In each class we warm up our bodies and voices with vocal exercises and stretches. During the course of the session students will chose a script or a story to adapt into a play and spend time each week developing the work for a performance. During this rehearsal process students work on speech, movement, character development and learn basic stagecraft. They also learn to work together toward a common goal. The performance itself is enormously satisfying for the kids and great fun for friends and family.

 

ELEMENTARY ART Grades 1-4
Time: Second Period, 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.
Teachers: Tammy McDow, Michael Ann Rushing
Cost: $3 for supplies
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: 1
Description: This should be a really fun hands-on class and I'm so excited about it. The projects for this course will come from With Art in Mind by Patricia Groebner. Our lessons will be based on important art elements which will help develop basic art skills. We'll supply some oversized t-shirt cover ups, but dress for "creativity". I plan to start with unique portfolios to keep the art collections in. My goal is to give the students some general drawing skills and exposure to various types of media so that they might be inspired to be creative on their own.

 

P.E./GAME HOUR Grades 1-5
Time: Second Period, 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.
Teachers: Jane Milam, Lee Bullock
Cost: $5 for water, cups, parachute and other P.E. supplies
Text: None
Supplies needed: None, but dress appropriately (sneakers, etc.)
Maximum number of students: 20
Openings: 9
Description: Did you know that homeschooled children have a far greater chance of being more physically active than their peers? With this being said, we are very excited about this upcoming P.E. class! We will focus on fundamental motor skills to include locomotor and nonlocomotor skills. The development of these skills will help build a solid background of fundamentals, which will enable your child to participate in a variety of sports in the future. During the dog days of summer or rainy weather we will stay indoors to play board games! All students who enroll in this class are expected to participate unless otherwise sick.

 

STORYTIME AND CRAFT for preschool through kindergarten
Time: Second Period, 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.
Teachers: Micah Garner, Angie Brailsford
Cost: $5
Maximum number of students: 10
Openings: This class is full.
Description: Preschoolers and kindergarteners will develop an appreciation for reading through stories, crafts, songs, and insightful games. Kindergarden readiness skills will be blended with class activities.

 

NURSERY
Time: Second Period, 10:30 - 11:25 a.m.
Parents: TBA (Parents with children in nursery take turns.)
Cost: None
Supplies Needed: nap mat or crib sheet/blanket, diapers, wipes, and healthy snacks for baby
Maximum number: 6
Openings: 1
Description: The nursery is for children who are not potty trained and still take naps. The nursery has plenty of toys and space for play. A separate room with cribs provides a quiet area for babies to take a morning nap if necessary (bring crib sheet/blanket) while the toddlers play in the adjacent room. Parents with a child in nursery take turns to maintain two adults at all times, so your little ones will be lovingly supervised by fellow parents when you are not in there. Schedule will be determined by the first day of co-op.

 

____________________Third Period Classes__________________

WORLD GEOGRAPHY Grades 9-12
Time: Third Period, 12:30 - 1:25 p.m.
Teachers: David Tanner, Becky Erickson
Cost: $2
Credits: 1 for one year; ½ for one semester
Text: online resources
Supplies: Internet access, notebook, paper, pencil or pen
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: 1
Description: The high school level World Geography class will use current events to examine the significant relationships between mankind and geography. We will follow the same course of study as other geography classes: the continents, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. At class #8 we will participate in the Foods Around the World Feast. During the course we will use Internet resources, class discussions and student reports to examine geographic features, cultures and world religions. There will be some homework, including reports and research on assigned countries.

 

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN AMERICAN AFFAIRS/CURRENT EVENTS Grades 7-12
Time: Third Period, 12:30 - 1:25 p.m.
Teacher: Lori Herring
Cost: $5 for cost of supplies/Handouts. No textbook will be used.
Credits: 1 for one year; ½ for one semester
Text: No textbook will be used.
Required Supplies: Internet access, notebook, paper, pencils
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: This course will focus on current issues in American politics & economics, their relationship to our history and our future primarily using class discussion. For the fall term, we will have a heavy focus on the election, but the week-to-week focus may change with the emerging events. This will be taught from a conservative point of view using various resources. Internet access is required for this course. In order for students to understand the new citizen journalism that has had such an influence in today’s world, students will be required to keep a weekly blog on current events hosted at www.homeschoolbloggers.com as their written portion of homework. They will be encouraged to watch current event news programs and/or talk radio programs in order to be prepared for class discussion.

 

WORLD GEOGRAPHY Grades 7-8
Time: Third Period, 12:30 - 1:25 p.m.
Teachers: Stefanie Ellison, Tina Pollock
Cost: $5 for copies, candy for game prizes, and other supplies
Text: Handouts, Intermediate Atlas ($6.95 at GeoMatters.com), and "Around the World in 80 Days" by Jules Verne (Stefanie has 3 copies available for $3 each)
Supplies Needed: Small 3-ring binder or folder for geography handouts, pencils, colored pencils, intermediate atlas ($6.95 at GeoMatters.com), and "Around the World in 80 Days" by Jules Verne (Stefanie has 3 copies available for $3 each)
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: Come explore the continents of Europe, Africa and Asia! Examine the land, the culture, the people. Read books that bring it all together. Create a geography book to go with our studies. Be prepared to do an average of 1-2 hours of homework per week. (NOTE: Homework is due on first day of class!! Parent(s) must pick up syllabus at registration.)

 

STUDY HALL Grades 7-12
Time: Third Period, 12:30 – 1:25 p.m.
Cost: $0
Supplies Needed: Student's own books and materials to study or read quietly
Maximum number of students: 3
Openings: This class is full.
Description: Study Hall is designed for those high school students taking two or three non-consecutive classes and needing somewhere to go during their free period. This way, high school students may stay all day without having to take unnecessary classes. Study Hall is exclusively for working or reading independently and quietly; it is not a “hangout” time.

 

WORLD GEOGRAPHY Grades 5-6
Time: Third Period, 12:30-1:25
Teachers: Michelle Rigby, Venita Garner, Diana Moore
Cost: $5 for supplies
Term: Fall/Spring
Text: (all provided by teachers) handouts, online info, The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide
Supplies: Folder, paper, markers, crayons, pen/pencil
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: Geography is often a subject that gets left out of most kids' education. However, after this school year we are hoping your child will have a better understanding of this amazing, diverse world God has created! We will study various countries on each one of the continents. Along with mapping skills, vocabulary, and fun facts, your child will also learn about other countries' cultures, climate, and ethnic foods. Throughout the semester we may also hit on a few current events that are going on in these countries. Your child may also participate beforehand by bringing into class “What Do You Know About This Country” worksheet (provided by teachers). This will not only enhance their research skills, but they will feel like they are contributing to the class discussion, and kids love this!

 

WORLD GEOGRAPHY Grades 3-4
Time: Third Period, 12:30-1:25
Teachers: Debbie Jackson, Amber Walker
Cost: $4 for copies and supplies
Supplies: crayons, colored pencils, pencils, markers, paper, scissors and glue
Text: Handouts
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: Travel around the world as our children learn geography with Galloping the Globe by Geography Matters! Through map work and fun hands-on activities, students will focus on a few countries on each continent each week, and they will learn to locate countries, read and create maps, identify key geographical terms and more.

 

WORLD GEOGRAPHY Grades 1-2
Time: Third Period, 12:30-1:25
Teachers: Stephanie Mercer, Holly Bryant
Cost: $6
Text: Galloping the Globe (not required by students)
Supplies: crayons, scissors, glue stick
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: In this class, we will learn the geography of our world and basic map skills through the use of fun activities, games and maps. Students will be introduced to the seven continents and a few of the countries within each continent. By the end of the course, each student will have completed a "passport" notebook to have as a keepsake.

 

P.E./PLAYROUND Preschool - K5
Time: Third Period, 12:30 - 1:25 p.m.
Teachers: Jane Milam, Lee Bullock
Cost: $5 for water, cups, and supplies for activities
Maximum number of students: 10
Openings: This class is full.
Description: We will play outside on the playground on pretty days. On dreary days, we will play games inside such as Duck Duck Goose, Blocks, Ring around the Roses, Inside Bowling, Ring Toss Game, Cars, Trucks, Baby Dolls, etc.

 

NURSERY
Time: Third Period, 11:30 - 1:25 p.m.
Parents: TBA (Parents with children in nursery take turns.)
Cost: None
Supplies Needed: nap mat or crib sheet/blanket, diapers, wipes, and healthy snacks for baby
Maximum number of students: 6
Openings: 1
Description: The nursery is for children who are not potty trained and still take naps. Third period is nap time, and naps are required. We have cribs for babies (bring crib sheet/blanket), but older children must have a nap mat, which will be kept at co-op. Parents with a child in nursery take turns to maintain two adults at all times, so your little ones will be lovingly supervised by fellow parents when you are not in there. Schedule will be determined by the first day of co-op.

 

____________________Fourth Period Classes__________________

PHYSICAL SCIENCE (APOLOGIA) Grades 7-12
Time: Fourth Period, 1:30 – 2:25 p.m.

Teacher: Ellen Bartlett
Credit: 1
Cost: $8
Required Text: Apologia's Exploring Creation with Physical Science (2nd edition)
Note: If you already have the 1st edition, I will leave it up to you as to whether you want to purchase the 2nd edition. There have been some changes made, such as: 1) more colorful illustrations and higher-quality drawings, 2) more experiments, with some changes to existing ones to make them more interesting and easier to perform, and 3) an appendix that contains questions covering the entire course with answers provided in the solutions and tests manual.
Additional Supplies: Notebook and Index cards
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: This course covers topics such as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton’s Laws, gravity, and astrophysics. We will cover Modules 1-6 in the fall semester and Modules 11-16 in the spring semester. Modules 7-10 must be completed at home during the winter break. Students will be required to read the assigned pages for the week and answer all of the “On Your Own” questions, as well as complete the Study Guide at the end of each Module. They will also make vocabulary cards and memorize every week. We will go over their work in class and do fun experiments. The experiments will reinforce the concepts learned that week. (NOTE: Homework is due on first day of class!! Parent(s) must pick up syllabus at registration.)

Important Parental Notes:
1. Apologia’s Physical Science covers a lot of interesting and detailed information, far too much to be taught in one hour per week. Therefore, it is critically important that parents take an active role in the home portion of the class. This includes making sure that your child fully comprehends the concepts covered and that all assigned work is completed. This will ensure their full participation in all class discussions and experiments.

2. Algebra concepts will be used in this course. Generally, your child should be capable of working with fractions, calculating rates and applying general equations and unit multipliers. The author recommends that students complete a pre-algebra course before starting this program.

 

ACT PREP Grades 9-12
Time: Fourth Period, 1:30 - 2:25 p.m.
Term: Fall Semester only
Teachers: Carren Joye, Lorie Tanner
Credit: 1/2 for fall semester
Text: McGraw-Hill's ACT 2011 Edition with 6 practice tests (retail $13.57 at Amazon)
Cost: $1
Supplies Needed: Notebook, pencils, ACT-approved calculator, and McGraw Hill's ACT (older editions will be fine as long as the book has not been written in)
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: 2
Description: Whether taking the ACT for the first time or taking it again to improve a score, all the “experts” say that proper preparation is essential to success. McGraw Hill's ACT provides excellent preparation through in-depth reviews of every test subject and question type, full-length practice tests, and valuable time- and stress-management skills that will help students stay calm, focused, and ready to do their best. Over the semester, we will cover the book a section at a time in preparation for taking the ACT (no writing) on December 11, 2010, or February 12, 2011. During the week, students will be expected to do sections at home for review, discussion and practice at co-op. This class will not be an intense, arduous “cram” course, but rather a valuable weekly opportunity for accountability and review, so homework is essential. To get the most from this class, students should study a minimum of 30 minutes to an hour each day rather than do all the homework in one sitting. The class will definitely prepare students for taking the test as well as reveal any significant gaps in their learning so they can focus on those areas before taking the ACT. Students should register for the ACT online at http://www.actstudent.org by November 5 for the December 11 test date, or by January 7 for the February 12 test date. If taking the test in February, plan to review at home during winter break. (NOTE: Homework is due on first day of class!! Parent(s) must pick up syllabus at registration.)

 

APOLOGIA'S GENERAL SCIENCE Grades 6-8 (priority to grades 7-8)
Time: Fourth Period, 1:30 – 2:25 p.m.
Teachers: Michelle Rigby, Tina Pollock
Cost: $7 for experiment supplies
Required Text: Apologia's General Science (1st or 2nd edition)
Supplies needed: 3-ring binder and pen/pencil
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: This course by Apologia covers topics such as history of science, scientific method, analyzing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, fossils, DNA, and the human body. We will be covering about one module for every two weeks. At home is where the student will be reading and answering study questions; class time will be devoted to experiments and discussion. The students will keep notebooks for lab reports, study questions, and vocabulary. There will be some reading and questions to do over the winter break in order for the students to complete the text in May. If you desire for your student to take tests on the modules that will be at your discretion. We have the tests, but we will not be taking these in class. You can get with the teachers if you want them or you can order your own. (NOTE: Homework is due on first day of class!! Parent(s) must pick up syllabus at registration.)

 

STUDY HALL Grades 7-12
Time: Fourth Period, 1:30 – 2:25 p.m.
Cost: $0
Supplies Needed: Student's own books and materials to study or read quietly
Maximum number of students: 3
Openings: 1
Description: Study Hall is designed for those high school students taking two or three non-consecutive classes and needing somewhere to go during their free period. This way, high school students may stay all day without having to take unnecessary classes. Study Hall is exclusively for working or reading independently and quietly; it is not a “hangout” time.

 

SCIENCE: MARINE SCIENCE Grades 5-6
Time: Fourth Period, 1:30 – 2:25 p.m.
Teacher: Deborah Otis
Cost: $5 for supplies (experiments)
Text: Handouts
Supplies needed: colored pencils, spiral notebook, glue stick, ruler, 1, 2 and 3 liter plastic bottles (start saving for us cleaned and label free), baby food jars (only if you have them), other household type items will be listed in syllabus
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: 2
Description: We will be studying the ways and life of our planet’s ocean biome through study, experimenting, and other activities. We will focus on layers and regions of the ocean, the web of life in the ocean, ocean animals’ defense mechanisms, cool animals of the ocean (like sharks!), the ocean floor, the effects of mankind on the ocean (specifically oil spills), and dangerous seas – formation of hurricanes. We will study weather patterns, water (including the water cycle), clouds, and oceanic careers in preparation to our oceanic biome study. There will also be fun with volcanoes and geysers. Our science class will have reading, discussion, a lab experience, and reflection on the day. We will also integrate other subjects such as language arts and mathematics when appropriate. All lessons will be as hands-on as possible so that all types of learners will be able to get a lot out of the class. (We will be covering standards from 6th grade science). Websites and other places to get information will be given out so that students can further their studies through the internet and libraries.

 

SCIENCE IN ART Grades 3-4
Time: Fourth Period, 1:30 – 2:25 p.m.
Teachers: Debbie Jackson, Dottie Beaver, Carlea Jordan
Cost: $5 for supplies
Supplies needed: crayons, colored pencils, pencils, markers, paper, scissors, and glue
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: This class is full.
Description: We will be using Science Arts to study water and air. Through different art projects we will learn about the properties of water and air. We will touch on things like diffusion, insolubles, surface tension, pressure and wind.

 

SCIENCE: MATTER Grades 1-2
Time: Fourth Period, 1:30 – 2:25 p.m.
Teachers: Jen Head, Hollie Chastain
Cost: $4 for various science supplies
Text: Super Science Activities, Teacher Created Resources, Inc. (not required by student)
Supplies needed: Notebook, paper, pencils. No extra supplies will be needed.
Maximum number of students: 12
Openings: 2
Description: Students will enjoy investigating matter through their senses and simple experiments. They will learn about the properties of matter and the physical and chemical changes. Some of the interesting activities include: What’s Cooking?, Dance of the Molecules, and Mystery Matter. Join us as we explore the matter all around us!

 

BIBLE LESSON & ACTIVITY Grades Preschool-K5
Time: Fourth Period, 1:30 – 2:25 p.m.
Teacher: Lisa Perdue, Brandie Briceno
Cost: $3
Supplies needed: crayons and glue stick
Maximum number of students: 10
Openings: This class is full.
Description: Your little ones will end their day with delightful Bible stories, related fun crafts and songs. We will work on numbers 1-12 as each number goes with a special Bible story, such as 4 in the fiery furnace, 6 jars of water turned into wine, 12 disciples, etc. One week we will work on shapes to go with faith, hope, and love.

 

NURSERY
Time: Fourth Period, 1:30 - 2:25 p.m.
Parents: TBA (Parents with children in nursery take turns.)
Cost: None
Supplies Needed: nap mat or crib sheet/blanket, diapers, wipes, and healthy snacks for baby
Maximum number: 6
Openings: 2
Description: The nursery is for children who are not potty trained and still take naps. The nursery has plenty of toys and space for play. Parents with a child in nursery take turns to maintain two adults at all times, so your little ones will be lovingly supervised by fellow parents when you are not in there. Schedule will be determined by the first day of co-op.

Fees
Family registration fee is $60 per family, with discounts available for team teachers and clean-up crew. Individual class fees are for the entire semester, not per week nor per month. All fees are due and payable in cash at Registration & Orientation. Click here for more information on fees.