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Chartered Class Descriptions 2023-2024

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Overview of Chartered classes

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Morning chartered classes:

  • Writing – Lost Tools of Writing @ 11:00

  • Writing - IEW - Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales @ 9:00

  • Science – Apologia – Biology @ 9:00

  • Science - Apologia - General Science @ 9:00

  • Science - Berean Builders - Science in the Beginning - grades K-6 @ 10:00

  • Spanish I @ 10:00

  • Spanish II @ 11:00

  • Fine Arts and Activities @ 10:00

 

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Writing

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Lost Tools of Writing Level 1 plus Latin and Greek Root Words @ 11:00

Teacher: Lisa Miller

Prerequisites: Students need to be able to read. It is helpful to have a basic knowledge of (Institute for Excellence in Writing) but I can work with students and parent teachers as needed.

Class Length: Full Year (30 lessons + fun bonuses)

Age/ Grade Level: 7th-12th (Age 12+)

Class Description: The Lost Tools of Writing, Level I is a one or two-year program (depending on the age of the students and the pace at which we wish to go), that covers primarily the persuasive essay. Featuring eight essays and a review lesson, LTW I teaches more than a dozen schemes and tropes as well as numerous skills and techniques for coming up with ideas. Greek and Latin Root vocabulary drills are also included using English from the Roots Up flashcards. Parents will be responsible for checking in with their student to ensure comprehension of terms, completion of homework and for assessing the student’s final grade. Edits for improvement and affirmations will be given to the student per assignment usually the following week.

Supplies: The student book can be purchased at this website: Lost Tools Level 1 Student Handbook (There is no need to purchase the Teacher handbook unless you prefer)

3 ring notebook, paper, pencils, and a highlighter

Class Fee:  $100 per semester

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IEW Elementary - Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons @ 9:00

Teacher: Lisa Miller

Prerequisites: Students need to be able to read. I can work with students and parent teachers as needed to scale challenges to individual skill level.

Class Length: Full Year (30 lessons + fun bonuses)

Age/ Grade Level: 3rd-5th

Class Description: Let your students’ imaginations soar while enjoying classic children’s tales and learning to write with structure and style! Typical homework assignments include the following: reading, workbook activities, drafts or finals and vocabulary drills. Parents will be responsible for checking in with their student to ensure comprehension of terms, completion of homework and for assessing the student’s final grade. Edits for improvement and affirmations will be given to the student per assignment usually the following week.

Supplies: With helpful PDF downloads included, the student book can be viewed at the IEW website here: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales - IEW (There is no need to purchase the Teacher handbook unless you prefer)

3 ring notebook, paper, pencils, and a highlighter

Class Fee:  $50 per semester

Science

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Apologia Biology (2nd edition)  @ 9:00

Teacher: Holly Easton

Age/Grade Level: 9th-10th

Prerequisites: Suggested Placement into Algebra 1

High School Credit: 1 High School credit with lab 

Class length: Full year

Class Description: This college prep lab science course provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology, exploring the grandeur of God’s creation from the simple microscopic organisms, to genetics. Filled with scientific vocabulary, this course uses text as well as experiments and dissections to prepare the student for college level studies.  Most of our class time will concentrate on the lab work.  Reviewing text material is encouraged as our time allows.

Students will be responsible for the following outside of class:

  • Read the assigned text

  • Complete “On Your Own” questions (Parents grade)

  • Complete Module Study Guides (Parents grade)

  • Complete Module Summaries

  • Prepare Lab Reports (Graded by Teacher)

  • Complete tests (Graded by Teacher)

Homework, Tests and Grades: Each student will receive a syllabus for the class which includes suggested daily reading and test assignments.  The student should expect to spend 45-60 minutes per day 4 days/week to cover the material.  The laboratory notebook should contain a lab report for each experiment.  Lab reports and tests will be graded by the instructor. Parents will determine the final grade and the instructor will be available for suggestions.

Parental Involvement: 

  • Oversee the student’s weekly progress and ensure coverage of the assigned material.

  • Review the student’s Module Study Guide before each test 

  • Review and grade the student’s “On Your Own” questions

  • Administer tests (Teacher grades)

Text/Materials required:

  • “Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Edition”

  • “Solutions for Tests for Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Edition”

  • Please note: Apologia has a 3rd Edition of this text. We WILL NOT be using the 3rd Edition. Students must purchase the 2nd Edition which is available used on Amazon. Please contact Laura Neely if you are having trouble finding these books.

  • Internet access for www.apologia.com

Suggested Texts (NOT required):

“Exploring Creation with Biology Companion” CD-ROM

Columbus Zoo membership

Supplies needed: 3 ring binder, loose leaf paper, dividers and colored pencils

Microscope and dissection kits provided.

Class  Fee: $100 per semester

Supply Fee: TBD ($35-50)

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General Science (2nd edition)  @ 9:00

Teacher: Laura Neely

Age/Grade Level: Grade 7th-8th

Prerequisites:  None

High School Credit:  This class does not qualify for a high school credit.

Class Description:   Most of the class time will be dedicated to performing the labs for Apologia’s Exploring Creation with General Science (2nd edition).  Many weeks we will have some time to lecture on the text and answer students’ questions.  The student will be expected to read the text; complete all “On Your Own,” practice, and review problems; and complete tests on his own outside of class.  Students will need to begin reading Module 1 before class begins (see syllabus).  This class, along with the homework assigned will fulfill your science requirement for the year.

Homework, Tests, Grades:  Each student will receive a syllabus for the class which includes suggested daily reading and test assignments.  The student should expect to spend 45 to 60 minutes per day for four days per week to complete his General Science assignments.  Labs and tests will be graded by the instructor.  Parents will be responsible for assigning the final grade for the class.

Parental Involvement:  Parents should expect to check the student’s review and practice problems before each test.  This will allow parents to make sure the student is keeping up with the work and understanding the material.

Texts Required:  Apologia’s

  • Exploring Creation with General Science (2nd edition) ISBN-10  1932012869 / ISBN-13  978-1932012866

  • Solutions and Tests for Exploring Creation with General Science (2nd edition). ISBN 10: 1932012877 / ISBN 13: 9781932012873

Published by Apologia Educational Ministries, 2008

Please note: Apologia has a 3rd Edition of this text. We WILL NOT be using the 3rd Edition. Students must purchase the 2nd Edition which is available used on Amazon and on Facebook Marketplace. If you can’t find it, let me know and I may be able to help.

You do NOT need to purchase any lab materials.  

Students will also need a three-ring binder (1” recommended) and four tabbed dividers.

Class Fee:  $200 per year plus $15 supply fee 

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Elementary Science  @ 10:00

Teacher: Holly Easton 

Prerequisites: Ability to follow directions and participate in class projects and discussions at the elementary level.  

Class Length: One Year

Age/ Grade Level: 1st - 6th grade

Credit: One credit for elementary science

Class Description: Explore the exciting world of science through fun experiments and teaching. This hands-on, multilevel elementary science class introduces scientific concepts using history as its guide.  The beginning of history is given in the Bible’s creation account, and this book uses the days of creation as a way of introducing a wide range of scientific concepts including the nature of light, energy conservation, the properties of air and water, introductory botany, our solar system, basic zoology, and some aspects of human anatomy and physiology. As the students learn about these scientific concepts, they are constantly reminded of the Creator who fashioned the marvels they are studying.  Because of its unique design, the course can be used by all elementary-age students. Each lesson contains an interesting hands-on activity that helps illustrate the scientific concept that is being discussed, and it concludes with three different levels of review exercises. Students do whatever review exercise matches their specific level of understanding.  Work in this class will be geared, as much as possible, to each student’s age and capabilities.  The goal is for everyone to complete the year having explored and enjoyed many new areas of science. 

Homework, Tests, Grades: While tests and grades will not be a part of this course, there will be a reading list given that, if followed, will enhance what is being taught.  

Parental Involvement:  A willing parent to read through the three lessons prior to class each week. Parents may need to help with unit celebration projects, costumes, or reports.

Text/ Material Required:  Science in the Beginning by Jay Wile, published by Berean Builders. (ISBN-10:‎ 0989042405)   (ISBN-13:‎ 978-0989042406)  On some weeks, students will be asked to bring common household  items to be used in the experiments.  When this is the case, I will send out an email to let you know what is needed at least a week ahead of time.   

Class Fees: $50 per semester  

Supply Fee: TBA

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Spanish 1  @ 10:00

Teacher: Ashley Stickel

Prerequisites: A basic English Grammar course (knowledge of grammatical terms)

Class Length: Full year 

Age/ Grade Level: High School (9-12) Note:*8th graders may take the course if parents feel they are ready to handle a high school level course load.

Class Description: Watch your student go from Monolingual to Bilingual just like that! With this course, your student will not only develop and expand their linguistic abilities but they will gain confidence and cultivate new cultural understanding. In this introduction to Spanish, students will learn to ask and answer questions, give and follow directions, talk about their families, order food in a restaurant, make comparisons, talk about their plans, and speak in the past tense. Students will also study Bible verses throughout the course, which will allow them to be exposed to God's Word in Spanish. This will give them a base they can build on to share the Gospel with others in the future. In addition, we will explore a variety of Spanish-speaking cultures and traditions. The ultimate goal is that students will be better equipped and motivated to speak and interact with the Spanish-speaking community as a result of the greater cultural and linguistic understanding garnered in this course. 

Homework: Homework will be assigned each week and students will have a week to complete the assignments. Typical homework assignments usually include the following: textbook activities, workbook activities, vocabulary practice, and listening practice.

Assessment Schedule: Each unit in the textbook includes two lessons. Students will complete a quiz after lesson one of each unit. Once both lessons one and two have been covered in class, students will take a test over that unit.
Supplies: The following materials will need to be purchased in order to participate in this course. Students are not required to write in the textbook or workbook, but can instead write answers to homework in a digital format or written on a separate sheet of paper and turned in to me. Audio files will be provided at no cost to the student.
Textbook: ¡Avancemos! Student Edition Level 1 ISBN: 9780554025315
Workbook: ¡Avancemos! Cuaderno práctica por niveles Level 1 ISBN: 9780618782185
Class Fee:  $200 for the full year

Special Note: This class may become an online class if our teacher moves away from the area in October. She has experience teaching online and the class is still highly recommended. If the class moves online, students would be able to join in from home or at our church location with a group.

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Spanish 2  @ 11:00

Teacher: Ashley Stickel

Prerequisites: Spanish 1

Class Length: Full year 

Age/ Grade Level: High School (9-12)

Class Description: Build upon your student’s Bilingualism! Continue to cultivate your student’s newfound thirst for cultural and linguistic understanding by enrolling them in this Spanish Level 2 course! During this year-long course, students will focus on developing and expanding many of the areas learned in Spanish 1 including vocabulary and grammatical concepts such as: pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, irregular verbs, preterite, imperfect, future, and compound tenses. The imperative and subjunctive moods will be examined as well. Students will learn about the many different Spanish-speaking cultures from around the world by reading passages and listening to audio files which will allow them to practice reading and listening comprehension. Students will also study Bible verses throughout the course, which will allow them to be exposed to God’s Word in Spanish. This will give them a base they can build on to share the Gospel with others in the future. Students are expected to actively participate in class as we practice the concepts being presented and engage in the lesson by asking questions.

Homework: Homework will be assigned each week and students will have a week to complete the assignments. Typical homework assignments usually include the following: textbook activities, workbook activities, vocabulary practice, and listening practice.

Assessment Schedule: Each unit in the textbook includes two lessons. Students will complete a quiz after lesson one of each unit. Once both lessons one and two have been covered in class, students will take a test over that unit.
Supplies: The following materials will need to be purchased in order to participate in this course. Students are not required to write in the textbook or workbook, but can instead write answers to homework in a digital format or written on a separate sheet of paper and turned in to me. Audio files will be provided at no cost to the student.

Textbook: ¡Avancemos! Student Edition Level 2 ISBN: 9780554025322

Workbook: ¡Avancemos! Cuaderno práctica por niveles Level 2 ISBN: 9780618782192
Class Fee:  $200 for the full year

Special Note: This class may become an online class if our teacher moves away from the area in October. She has experience teaching online and the class is still highly recommended. If the class moves online, students would be able to join in from home or at our church location with a group.

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Fine Arts & Activities @ 10:00

Teacher: Lisa Miller

Prerequisites: an imagination and willing spirit to work through and with mistakes

Class Length: 45 minutes

Age/ Grade Level: 6th-12th graders with maturity to follow instructions with minimal reminders. For high school students this will qualify for a high school credit.

Class Description: Do you find it difficult to cram everything in even though it all sounds wonderful? This class is meant to facilitate assignments/suggestions provided in the weekly Fine Arts & Activities section of the Tapestry curriculum and leave the organization and mess to our weekly meetings and my expertise. I have a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Columbus College of Art and Design and will add my own commentary as applicable. On occasion students will be asked for input in the assignments chosen from the list of art activities. They will also be required to stay and clean up each week in the last portion of the class.

Homework: minimal as assigned

Supplies: provided for multimedia activities

Class Fee:  $60 per semester (supply fee included)

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