A Classical Christian Homeschool Co-op
Chartered Class Descriptions 2026-2027
Overview of Chartered classes - (see below for details on each class)
Morning chartered classes:
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Writing - IEW - Medieval History based (3rd - 8th grade) ()
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Writing - IEW - Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales (Beginner) ()
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Science - Apologia - Physics (High school) ()
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Science - Berean Builders - Chemistry (High school) ()
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Science - Apologia - Biology (High school) ()
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Science - Apologia - General Science (Middle school) ()
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Science - Elementary (1st - 6th grade) ()
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Spanish 2 ()
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Spanish I ()
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Government
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Fine Arts and Activities ()
Writing
Institute for Excellence in Writing –Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons
Teacher: Lisa Miller
Prerequisites: Students need to be able to read. It is extra helpful to have a basic knowledge of IEW but I can work with students and parent teachers as needed.
Class Length: Full Year (30 lessons + fun bonuses)
Age/ Grade Level: 3rd-8th (there are easy ways of scaling content to student level)
Class Description: This consumable workbook is easy to use with a little guidance. We will work together and make this writing course effective and complimentary to the Tapestry of Grace curriculum. From the Anglo-Saxons to the Renaissance, from chivalrous knights to Genghis Khan, students will improve their knowledge of medieval times while learning to write with structure and style. Working through all of IEW's Units 1–9, students learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, compose essays, and more. Includes vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads.
Homework: Students will be responsible for reading short weekly selections as assigned. 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: Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only] | Institute for Excellence in Writing (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
IEW Elementary Writing
IEW Level A Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons
Teacher: Laura Neely
Ages/Grade Level: 3rd-5th
*Prerequisites: No previous experience necessary.
Class Length: Full year (32 wks)
Class Description: This course will build student’s writing skills as they learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, and compose their own fables, myths, and fairy tales. Class time will be split two ways: students will be reading their compositions aloud to share their work with classmates and learning and practicing stylistic techniques, dress-ups and vocabulary words that will formalize their writing.
Homework: Students will be given weekly writing assignments. Final drafts will be collected and kept in a folder that will be returned to the student in May.
Parental Involvement: This course is primarily taught by the parents at home. Writing is an individualized experience for each student and as such it requires one-on-one attention for each writer. That instruction will be provided by the parent. The amount of time the parent will spend in instruction will vary depending on the student’s abilities, but younger students may need 30-45 minutes of instruction two times a week outside of class. Parents will be expected to read their student’s rough draft and help them to make revisions and rewrite (or type) the second draft. Parents will be responsible for incorporating the teaching of mechanics as well (i.e. spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization). Parents are welcome to sit in with the class any week (or every week) so that they can become familiar with the IEW format and better help their child.
Text Required: Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons (approx. $35 for student handbook). Families will not need the teacher’s manual. The IEW Student Resource Notebook is helpful; this is available as a free download when the text is purchased. The text may be purchased from any supplier; it can be viewed at the IEW website here: https://iew.com/shop/products/fables-myths-and-fairy-tales-writing-lessons-student-book-only-not-available
Supplies: 3 ring notebook, paper, pencils, and a highlighter
Class Fee: $50 per semester
Science
Physics
Teacher: Christy Scholl
Prerequisites: Geometry must be complete before beginning Physics
High School Credit: 1 high school science with lab credit
Class Description: Most of the class time will be dedicated to performing the labs for Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Physics (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. This class, along with the homework assigned will fulfill the student’s 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 physics assignments. Lab reports 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.
Text Required: Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Physics (2nd edition) Text and Solutions Manual (ISBN 978-1932012422 and ISBN 978-1932012439 or purchase as a set). You do NOT need to purchase any lab supplies.
Class Fee: $100 per semester plus $5 supply fee
Chemistry
Teacher: Christy Scholl
Prerequisites: Algebra I completed. (This is a requirement because there is a significant math component to this course. The ability to rearrange and solve an equation will be required very early in the year.)
Class Length: Full year (32 lessons)
Age/Grade Level: High school
Class Description: This is a high school credit, college prep class that covers chemistry. Class time will be primarily devoted to completing labs; any extra time will be spent in lecture or reviewing questions from the students.
Homework: Students will be responsible for completing weekly reading assignments, weekly practice questions, and module tests at home. Parents will be responsible for checking in with their student to ensure timely completion of assignments and for assigning the student’s final grade. The teacher will be responsible for grading labs and tests.
Supplies: Household supplies per syllabus for labs
Text Required: Discovering Design with Chemistry by Dr. Jay Wile published by Berean Builders. (ISBN 978-0996278461 and ISBN 978-0996278478 or purchase as a set) You do NOT need to purchase any lab supplies.
Class Fee: $100 per semester + $20 lab fee
Apologia Biology (2nd edition)
Teacher: Elizabeth Ohlinger
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:
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Read the assigned text
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Complete “On Your Own” questions (Parents grade)
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Complete Module Study Guides (Parents grade)
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Complete Module Summaries
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Prepare Lab Reports (Graded by Teacher)
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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:
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Oversee the student’s weekly progress and ensure coverage of the assigned material.
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Review the student’s Module Study Guide before each test
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Review and grade the student’s “On Your Own” questions
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Administer tests (Teacher grades)
Text/Materials required:
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“Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Edition”
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“Solutions for Tests for Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Edition”
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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.
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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)
General Science (2nd edition)
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
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Exploring Creation with General Science (2nd edition) ISBN-10 1932012869 / ISBN-13 978-1932012866
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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: $100 per semester plus $15 supply fee
Elementary Science
Teacher: Amanda Mishne, Andrea Arason
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: This will be a no homework/no book required class. Have your child just show up and do fun science related experiments and activities.
Class Fees: $50 per semester
Supply Fee: TBA
Other
Spanish 1
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: $100 per semester
Spanish 2
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.
-Textbook: ¡Avancemos! Student Edition Level 2 ISBN: 9780554025322
-Workbook: ¡Avancemos! Cuaderno práctica por niveles Level 2 ISBN: 9780618782192
Class Fee: $100 per semester
Government
Teacher: Andrea Arason
Prerequisites: High school level reading and discussion ability
High School Credit: ½ credit
Class Description: Through this semester we will look at the founding documents of the United States along with some of the people and ideas which shaped them. We will read the Communist Manifesto and discuss the problems with communism, socialism as well as progressivism. We will look at more specifics about how the branches of government work and also the court system. We’ll also look at some fallacies concerning what people think government should do. We will finish off by considering how we can maintain freedom for our generation.
Homework: About 1-2 hours reading and/or watching videos each week. An end of semester paper will finish out the class.
Text Required: All texts provided.
Class Fee: $30
Note: This class will be 18 weeks in all beginning August 27 and ending January 21, 2027.
Fine Arts & Activities
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 (Students that do not already own the Tapestry curriculum need to purchase the Art curriculum from the Tapestry of Grace website for $5.)
Class Fee: $60 per semester (supply fee included)