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2008 Course Catalog
Course Title / Course Description4 Square Writing / This is a more structured class for the writer who wants skill organization. It builds a solid foundation with pre-writing activities and covers a wide selection of writing styles. A daily journal is required. Academic credit can be given upon completion of assignments and permission from both teacher and consultant.
Action Hour / A great class for after lunch; playing fun active games in the gym and outside as weather permits. Meet ya at the gym!!!
Addition and Subtraction Made Easy / The fun & easy way to learn math facts! Songs & play, along with games and interactive activities cater to all learning styles.
Adv. Leather and Tac / This will be an advanced class where we will carve pictures or portraits into leather. We will also make headstalls and tie downs. This will involve cutting out patterns on leather, stamping a design, hand sewing and riveting the leather together. Other projects may include saddle bags, and leather garment sewing, if time permits.
Advanced Ballet / Must have teacher approval
Advanced Guitar / Students in this class should be enthused about playing the guitar and be on a regular practice schedule. Students will continue Contemporary Class Guitar, Book 1. Students will elaborate on sight reading, music theory, theory through scale and chording exercises and will also study bar chord forms. Guitar tabs will also be used as a form of writing/ear training. These skills will apply to all styles such as Classical, Spanish, Flamenco, Folk, Country, Blues, Jazz, Rock, etc. NOTE: Students must bring the following supplies to each class session: Folder (pee-chee style) acoustic or electric guitar, flat picks and Contemporary Class Guitar, Book 1.
Advanced Gymnastics / Students will be working on mats, trampoline, balance beam, and flips to gain more advanced skill in gymnastics. *Teacher approval is required.
Advanced Horsemanship and Horse training / Learn advanced techniques of tack, riding, lunging, groundwork, problem solving, balance, safety,competition, and training. Some classes will include our new pony "Homelink Annie". *Students should possess a basic understanding of horsemanship.
Adventure Read / Do you like stories? We will be reading a terrific book each week, then do a fun, writing-type project. It might be a silent slide show or a story cube. This class will have lots of interesting activities!
Advanced Pottery / Students must have taken pottery previously.
After Lunch Desserts / In the mood for something sweet? Let's make it!
Algebra / John Saxon stated,"Algebra is not difficult; algebra is just different. Things that are different become familiar things only after they have been practiced for a long time." Missing from this very good quote is the word, "correctly". Quickly and aggressively eliminating any error pattern that may occur will be one of the main goals of the class; then the student has the best chance at being successful. My hope is that the students will enjoy math and have some fun along the way as they master algebra. Algebra is one of the most important subjects in school.
Algebra 2 / This year we will be using Saxon "Algebra 2", expanding on what was learned in Algebra 1. John Saxon stated,"Algebra is not difficult; algebra is just different. Things that are different become familiar things only after they have been practiced for a long time." Missing from this very good quote is the word, "correctly". Quickly and aggressively eliminating any error pattern that may occur will be one of the main goals of the class; then the student has the best chance at being successful. My hope is that the students will enjoy math and have some fun along the way as they master algebra 2.
Amazing Animals / How do bees make honey? How do geckos walk up the wall? Come explore some amazing creatures - like turtles, snakes etc. Have fun learning about animals and their instincts - geography and art mixed in. Hope to have one field trip planned if there are enough interested.
American Girls / Discover what life was like for girls through the historical fiction novel series "American Girls." We will discuss the history, traditions and influences of the day from girlhood to marriage; doing many activities as they did. A one-year class covering 4 units each semester. Includes reading book excerpts, crafts, foods and dances, as well as celebrations.
Andy Griffith / Welcome to Mayberry! Come in and learn life lessons with Opie, Andy, Aunt Bee, Barney and the rest of the Mayberry gang.
Around the World in 30 days / What is mate paper? What are bangers and mash? How do you say "Hello" in Russian and "Thank You" in Japanese? What games do Philippino children play? Using food, stories, maps, traditional crafts and more we'll learn about people and places in different parts of this wonderful world of ours.
Art Apprentice / This group will review elementary art basics and move on to creating marvelous compositions using an array of mediums.
Art Buffet / In a pot; add paper mache, oils, drawing, watercolor, collage, block printing, mosaic and pastels. Season with basic art principles and a look at the masters. Taste and see that it is scrumptious and fun!
Astronomy / Observational Astronomy - What's up? Wanna know? In this class we will study what is up in the night sky and where they are. We will study the Sun, Moon, and planets. We will discuss nebula, comets, asteroids, galaxies, and clusters. We will take a look at the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) which can be seen pretty regularly from here. Each student will get a set up star maps and learn how to use them to find things in the sky. Come expand your universe!
Basic Drawing / Perhaps you would like to be able to draw more than a stick man. Maybe you draw well and need a challenge? This class takes you where you are and helps you grow by using techniques from the "Drawing From The Right Side of the Brain" and "Drawing With Young Adults and Children. Graphite, color pencils and inks will be our mediums.
Basic Electricity / Did you know that it only takes 1 volt at 1/4 amp to kill you? Come learn how Electricity is made and how to work with it safely. Through hands on instruction you will learn basic home wiring, how to install a 3 way light switch and how to change out a light fixture.
Basic Kid Computer / Come and learn the ins and outs of the computer. You will learn how to operate the computer so you can do everything from playing games to running programs!
Basic Drawing / Perhaps you would like to be able to draw more than a stick man. Maybe you draw well and need a challenge? This class takes you where you are and helps you grow by using techniques from the "Drawing From The Right Side of the Brain" and "Drawing With Young Adults and Children. Graphite, color pencils and inks will be our mediums.
Basketball Fundamentals / As the title suggests we will be learning the fundamentals of basketball; proper shooting techniques, pivoting, passing, ball handling, dribbling, one-on-one skills, two-on-two, three-on-two, and basic team offense and team defense. Emphasizing sportsmanship and individual improvement will be paramount.
Beg. Ballet & Ballet A / This ballet class is for students with some dance experience, and
for older students with no experience who want to give ballet a try. Students will learn beginning classical ballet technique and grace. This is a year long class with a performance in the spring. . Note: Girls should wear a black or dark leotard and pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in a bun. Dance skirts may be worn if desired. Boys should wear black stretch pants and a white fitted tee-shirt and black or white ballet shoes.
Beg. Drums / Come learn the basics of how to play the drums.
Beg. Leather Working / This will be an introductory class where students learn how to carve and stamp leather. Some of the projects will include a coaster, wallet, check book and dog collar, if time permits. Students will learn how to use stamps and other tools, as well as use dyes and stains related to the leather carving craft.
Beginning Ballet / This is a beginning ballet class for students with limited or no dance experience, and is a natural progression from the Home-Link Creative experience, and is a natural progression from the Home-Link Creative Movement class. Students will learn beginning classical ballet technique and grace. This is a year long class with a performance in the spring. Note: Girls should wear a black or pink leotard and pink tights, pink ballet shoes, and hair in a bun. Dance skirts may be worn if desired. Boys should wear black stretch pants and a white fitted tee-shirt and black or white ballet shoes.
Beginning Guitar / Welcome to Guitar Fundamentals! Beginning students will learn the basics of playing the guitar through the use of Contemporary Class Guitar, Book 1. Skills learned will be sight reading and interpretation, music theory, basic chording, melody, and fundamentals through finger style and flat-picking techniques. Guitar tabs will also be used as a form of writing/ear training. These skills will allow students to play all styles such as Classical, Spanish, Flamenco, Folk, Country, Blues, Jazz, Rock, etc.
NOTE: Students must bring the following supplies to each class session: Folder (pee-chee style) acoustic or electric guitar, flat picks and Contemporary Class Guitar, Book 1.
Bible Literacy / In this class, you will get a tour of the whole Bible. You will learn about the different literary styles and the various books that make up the Bible. The Bible can be a key to unlock other subjects for you--especially literature, art, music and the social sciences. You will also be exposed to the inductive method of study that will help you in your interpretation of the Bible.
Biology / Attendance, participation, a student directed project and homework will be expected. This course will meet for three hours weekly and will require considerable time outside of the school days. Students should be well prepared for a rigorous demanding course. Individual help will be available. Student use of the Internet or library will be helpful.
Contents of this course will include:
Methods of Science
Cell Structure and Function
Simple Organisms
Plants
Animals
Disease
Plant and Animal Systems
Cycles and movement of materials
Boys Amazing Action Sculpy / Build your own sculpy forts, castles, and armies. We may even build some horses, knights, and possibly a chess set. Learn how with this creative class.
Boys Weights / Program development will rely heavily on the students previous practical and theoretical experience with resistance exercise modalities and theories. A closer critical and more refined examination of the development and practice of exercise technique movement patterns. Two to three days participation requested.
Card Memories and Scrap booking Fun / This class will focus on different card styles; musical, 3 dimensional, cut lattice, pop-ups and many other techniques. We will also learn scrap booking with embossing, photo cropping, page layout design and much more.
Character First / Come learn about attentiveness, obedience, generosity, truthfulness and much more through fun stories and songs
Castles & Gladiators / Begin this semester with the clashing of swords in the arena of Rome's great coliseum. Discover who the Gladiators were, how they lived, why they fought, and how they died. End the semester inside the walls of castles. What were the weapons used to defend these magnificent structures? How were armies defeated behind the thick castle walls? Where are the bathrooms? The answers to these question and many more are explored as we build catapults, castles, and much more.
Chess / Improve your chess skills or learn to play. Each class session offers instruction in strategy and tactics, as well as providing time for play and practice. Information about area scholastic chess tournaments will be provided through the chess class.
Choir / In Choir you will have a wonderful time learning the basics of voice and music, and developing your musical ear through harmony. We will sing music that will challenge and motivate you, and help you to improve your voice range as you have fun singing with others your age.
Claymation / Calling all movie buffs! Want to direct your own Chicken Run adventure? You create brand new clay characters and stop action photography will do the rest. Lights! Camera! Action! You!
Co-Ed PE / We will learn about basic individual and team sports and have plenty of fun and friendly competition as we play what we learn! We will learn good sportsmanship and the rules of games. We will learn about cardiovascular endurance, muscular flexibility, and developing long-life exercise goals.
Coat of Arms / Come learn the various insignia that are used in building a family coat of arms along with the messages in their color and designs as each student takes opportunity to build a crest for his own family.
Color Explosion / This class zeros in on color as we create on mini to over sized canvas in watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel. Our inspiration will come from the works of contemporary artists. *Previous art classes are advised.
Computer Lab / Come join us in the computer lab for some fun.
Contemporary Lit and Writing / This is an academic track class for which students will earn a full English credit. Weekly homework includes reading, writing, projects and research. The course will focus on contemporary writers from 1900 to the present day. Students will discover the exciting world of literature and how it shaped our country's history, customs, and traditions. Through class discussion, lectures, group and individual projects, films and classic documentaries, students will gain a rich understanding of the beauty of literature and writing, as well as a deeper grasp on their own reaction to this amazing body of work.