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Class List & Descriptions

2024-2025 Class List

WORLDVIEW:

1.     Nursery

2.     PreK-2nd ABCs of God 

The ABCs of God is a curriculum for children on the greatness and worth of God. It uses the alphabet as a framework for learning the attributes of God and other terms that describe His character, at an age-appropriate level. Each lesson asks and answers three key questions, "Who is God?" "What is He like?" and "How should I act toward Him?" as it presents a theology of God for children. Through the use of a teaching aid called “The Blessing Box,” students will discover a new attribute of God each week and will be challenged to consider how they should respond to an amazing God who is worthy of their greatest love, honor, trust, and obedience.

3.     1st – 3rd Primary Spanish 

Primary Spanish class goals include learning vocabulary, beginner grammar structure, conversational phrases, and cultural awareness through class interaction, homework, games, music, and more! Curriculum TBD (likely created by the teacher)

4.     3rd – 5th Case Maker Academy 

Case Makers Academy: Learn about God and Jesus with a real detective. We will go through the three books in the Case Makers Academy series:

Cold Case Christianity for Kids: Investigate Jesus with a Real Detective  https://shorturl.at/Xz1Nj, God’s Crime Scene for Kids: Investigate Creation with a Real Detective https://shorturl.at/vRT9s, and Forensic Faith for Kids: Learn to Share the Truth with a Real Detective https://shorturl.at/VPSUW. 

If you would like to preview, the Case Makers Academy Website (https://www.casemakersacademy.com/ ) has videos, printables, and teacher’s guides. 

5.     6th – 8th The Christian Worldview by Summit Ministries

Summit Ministries’ middle school Bible curriculum Walking in Truth trains students to defend their faith and respond to counterfeit worldviews using real-world application and critical-thinking exercises. Walking in Truth can be taken as an individual course or implemented as your middle school Bible curriculum for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.

This middle school curriculum is uniquely designed for all learning styles with fun and engaging workbook activities and daily lesson plans, projects, resources, and quizzes. Walking in Truth includes an easy-to-use teacher manual, colorful artwork, and a cross-curriculum format.

The Christian Worldview The worldview portion of this curriculum covers Christian answers to the “big questions” about God, the universe, human beings, truth, and morality. The Bible survey component focuses on the book of Acts. Key topics covered include:

  • Creation and the Fall

  • Covenants

  • Monotheism

  • Omnipotence, omnipresence, and omniscience

  • Revelation, theism, truth, and worldview

This curriculum is part of a three-year cycle: The Christian Worldview, Competing Worldviews, and Christianity in Action.

6.     6th – 9th Spanish 3 

Spanish 3 is for students who have a basic vocabulary in Spanish such as: days, months, family, food, clothes, animals, numbers and most common verbs. They should be comfortable conjugating verbs in present tense and familiar with "ser" and "estar" conjugations in present tense as well. This class would expand vocabulary with prepositions, places, and more specific items. We will expand verb conjugation to gerunds and continue learning about how to connect two or more sentences with conjunctions and prepositions. The teacher will provide a booklet for a printing cost and we may use duo lingo for home practice. This class will encourage conversation, reading, and writing. 

7.     9th – 12th Summit Ministries Foundations 

Foundations: Book I in the Understanding the Times Series

Foundations is intended to teach the basics of the Christian faith and how to walk with God individually and in community. It is the first book in the four part Understanding the Times Series, written for 9th to 12th graders. Foundations is written for a 9th grade audience but can be used in other grade levels as well, curriculum from Summit Ministries tends to be quite rigorous.

Foundations covers topics about: 

  • The nature and authority of the Bible and how to read it

  • The six acts and the interlude of the biblical metanarrative

  • The nature of God and of humanity

  • Christian living individually and corporately

8.     11th - 12th Government/Economics 

     Government (using Masterbooks Civics & the Constitution)—

This one-semester course will be fast-paced and an issue-focused look at the U.S. Constitution. Video lectures will compose a small portion of the class time. We will be looking at the history, meaning, and daily functions of the U.S. Constitution in students’ lives, as well as our nation. From its original meaning to the controversies that arise from re-interpretations of it, students will learn how and why the Founding Fathers fashioned a document of God-given rights that have stood the test of time and political tinkering.

Economics (using Compass Classroom’s Economics for Everybody)—

This one-semester course will help students develop an understanding of economic freedom, inflation, stewardship, and the roles of trade & markets. Videos will compose a small portion of the class time. During the semester, this course will cover:

  • How economic freedom is directly related to religious freedom

  • The roles of trade, markets, money, and entrepreneurship

  • The differences between socialism, interventionism, and free markets

  • How stewardship is at the heart of a healthy economic system

 

 WRITING:

1.     Nursery

2.     PreK – K Learning Through Literature 

A curriculum-free approach to exposing your children to wonderful picture books, allowing extension into poetry, geography, history, art, and bible. The children will develop language skills through narration, recitation, dictation, copy work and phonics. The year will consist of ten classic picture books that will be covered over a three-week span. You may choose to purchase these books, check them out from the library, or listen to them on YouTube. Each class period will begin with a reading of the book, followed by lessons/activities that enhance the story and ending with a related book. At the end of three weeks, your child will come home with a full lap-book containing their work for that story that can be shared at home with family and added to if wanted. 


This gentle beginning to Learning through Literature will spark your little one’s interest in the joy of learning through wonderful picture books. They will be introduced to 10 books over the year, being allowed to re-tell or act out the story with small manipulatives. Their class time will start with the story followed by three short centers where they will work on fine motor skills via cutting, tracing or shaping play dough into letters; role play of the story; and finally an art project that will go along with their book. The end of class will allow time to hear a go-along book and singing.

3.     1st – 3rd Learning Through Literature

It’s important at this age for the children to be listening to wonderful stories and being allowed to narrate these in their own words. Our work in the classroom will include everything listed above, except for dictation. At home, you may need to incorporate a phonics program. I personally used Phonics Pathways by Dolores Hiskes. Other notable programs/books are Explode the Code and All About Reading. It’s common for children this age to not be writing all their letters/numbers correctly. This is the time to have them do only 5 minutes a day of copy work, with you guiding them in correct letter/number formation.

4.     3rd – 5th Learning Through Literature

This later elementary class incorporates everything above but expands the work intervals, vocabulary, length of stories, as well as encouraging brief written narrations of the stories heard. Recitation of a poem or bible verse will occur on the last day each book is covered. (Recitation does not mean they have to memorize it, simply recite it fluently while reading.) Parents should continue to include a phonics program of their choice at home, if necessary, as well as a 10-minute daily copy work time and a weekly dictation of a short piece from their literature. This will be explained in detail at the beginning of class.

6.     3rd – 5th IEW Intro A

Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW): Students will learn the structure and style of excellent writing. Using an incremental approach, this program teaches not just what to write, but how to write by providing the student with practical writing tools, which can be used for constructing a variety of written works. Between co-op meetings, students will have writing assignments to complete at home. Parents who are not familiar with the IEW program will need to watch the IEW training DVD’s over the summer. New families will be contacted about this after the registration deadline.

3rd – 5th Level A Introduction: Introduces the basics of the IEW writing program; children should be reading and composing sentences independently to be ready to write at this level.  Class will also use IEW Fix It! Grammar Book 1--The Nose Tree.

7.     4th – 6th Just Write 3

Just Write helps students become confident and expressive writers through fun exercises, engaging text and kid-friendly examples. Detailed models are included throughout, giving kids a helpful guide for each new skill. Book 3 builds upon the earlier Just Write books, and introduces students to the four types of writing: narrative, descriptive, expository and persuasive. Students are encouraged to be creative and experiment with each genre. Enjoyable activities, exercises and checklists guide aspiring writers towards making 'reading-writing connections'.

Each student will need their own copy of Just Write Book 3

8.     4th – 6th IEW Continuation A 

Take students to the next level in their Structure and Style® writing journey! Students who have completed Year 1 Level A and are ready for their second year of IEW will enjoy reviewing and refining the seven previously learned IEW units, then pressing on to Units 8 and 9, Essays and Formal Critiques. The curriculum provides clear daily assignments and includes vocabulary words, literature suggestions, and lesson plans for teachers.

Structure & Style Year 2 Level A Student Packet -  https://iew.com/structure-and-style-for-students-year-2-level-a-student-packet-only

Fix It Grammar, Level 2 (Town Mouse & Country Mouse) - https://iew.com/fix-it-grammar-level-2-town-mouse-and-country-mouse-teacherstudent-combo?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6auyBhDzARIsALIo6v8Zsh2-mcbaAXVh_K2aVarsWZOBfNZClEuEkKfFPRyMQvRzfLoXoz8aAoNzEALw_wcB

9.     6th – 8th Jump In

Jump In, 2nd Edition is the writing curriculum your middle school student will use! Easy, bite-sized lessons guide your student through the complexities of writing essays and the finer points of writing. Students will learn to write several types of essays, a research report, poetry, and more in 98 daily lessons. They’ll practice topic sentences, a main idea (thesis statement), in-text citations, and other essential building blocks of composition. The text is incremental, the tone is light with a sprinkling of humor, and the assignments are very achievable. Assignments will be graded by the teachers for grammar and content.

Here is a link to the curriculum:  https://writingwithsharonwatson.com/jump-in/

In addition to the Jump In book, students will need the following grammar book: The English Grammar Workbook for Grades 6, 7, and 8: 125+ Simple Exercises to Improve Grammar, Punctuation, and Word Usage (English Grammar Workbooks) https://a.co/d/7nKw1in

10.     7th – 9th IEW Intro B 

Building on Level A and a stand-alone introduction to the IEW program in and of itself for the older child, participants will learn the essential elements of structure and style.

This class will also include a grammar component. Grammar curriculum TBD.

Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW): Students will learn the structure and style of excellent writing. Using an incremental approach, this program teaches not just what to write, but how to write by providing the student with practical writing tools, which can be used for constructing a variety of written works. Between co-op meetings, students will have writing assignments to complete at home. Parents who are not familiar with the IEW program will need to watch the IEW training DVD’s over the summer. New families will be contacted about this after the registration deadline.

11.     9th – 10th 7 Sisters English/Language Arts

This full-year, adaptable, no busy-work English/Language Arts curriculum for your high school student provides:

  • Reading with literary analysis,

  • Writing instruction (for 4 types of papers),

  • Vocabulary,

  • Grammar,

  • Public speaking

This English/Language Arts class we will be taking a look at several different books and movies. This class will cover literature themes, vocabulary and analysis questions. Along with literature there will be a focus on four different writing skills, creative writing, essays, research and poetry. For a complete list of books and movies covered clink on the link provided. Each family will need to purchase the one-year bundle at this link:

https://www.7sistershomeschool.com/product/one-year-of-high-school-english-language-arts-a-good-fit-for-9th-grade/

12.     9th – 12th Illuminating Literature 

This is a year-long college prep course that will teach you to enjoy reading and responding to classic literature with fun facts, compelling background information, and author bios that draw you into the novels and stories. By the end of this course, you will have learned almost 100 literary terms and devices as they occur naturally in the reading selections. You will also gain an appreciation for fine literature and be aware of the powerful tools the authors use to draw their readers into the world of their characters. Throughout the year, you will demonstrate your understanding of the novels and stories through class discussions, quizzes, creative activities, group projects, and papers. This course will also have a grammar component that will help you improve your writing skills and better prepare you for tests.  

Illuminating Literature: Characters in Crisis (HERE)

-Required novels to read/purchase will be updated soon

  SCIENCE

1.     Nursery

2.     Preschool – 1st Science Through the Alphabet 

A fun exploration of science through the alphabet for 3-5 year olds. This introduction to the wonders of God’s creation will focus on animals and engage young students as we journey from A to Z. Experiments, crafts, books, and a year-long coloring and copying journal will take us through the animal alphabet!

No curriculum or supplies required. There will be a class fee to be determined.

3.     1st – 3rd Let’s Talk Science Adventures in the Physical World

Adventures in the Physical World, Level 2 builds on your child’s curiosity about God’s creation. Through fascinating exploration, hands-on investigations, and biblically inspired stories, this curriculum for second grade level students reveals that science supports what they read in the Bible. We will study energy, force, simple machines, matter, astronomy, meteorology, geology, and more at an introductory level. Bible verse memorization and a science notebook will enable the students to share what they have learned with others.

https://www.masterbooks.com/adventures-in-the-physical-world-level-2

5.     3rd – 6th Apologia Zoology 2 

We will be spending the year learning about ocean life using Apologia’s Zoology 2. The new edition has lots of exciting projects to learn about each concept. Over the course of the year we will study water habitats and ecology, including oceans, seas, rivers, lakes and more, along with marine animal anatomy, physiology & behavior. The class time will be full of hands-on experiments to experience the concepts read about at home. Students will need the textbook and notebooking journal. 

Apologia Zoology 2 2nd edition.

 

6.     4th – 6th Sabbath Mood Science 

 

Our co-op class will be starting a three-year rotation for upper elementary students beginning with the suggested three terms for Form 2 covering; astronomy, weather, and physics/magnets. Please see these links below to review each science area covered. (You will not need to purchase the study guides for any Form 2 classes as Nicole Williams gives permission for just one copy to be used in a co-op setting) In addition to the in-class readings/assignments/experiments, each child will continue their learning at home with a rich nature study that will include special studies and nature lore. (https://sabbathmoodhomeschool.com/living-science-books/nature-lore-books/) 

Each child will keep a nature journal.

The Nature Lore book we will be reading from this year will be the Story Book of Science by Jean Henri Fabre. It's free to read online.   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/56795/56795-h/56795-h.htm 

To learn more about Charlotte Mason’s science visit the Science Hub. https://sabbathmoodhomeschool.com/charlotte-mason-living-science/

7.     4th – 7th God’s Design for the Physical World 

Study introductory physics and the mechanisms of heat, machines, and technology with this accessible course. Complete physical science curriculum for 4th-7th graders, which presents God’s amazing world through the study of machines, motion, energy, and technology!

https://www.masterbooks.com/gods-design-for-the-physical-world-mb-edition

8.     5th – 7th Apologia Human Anatomy 

Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology  In this course, your student will do a deep-dive into the unique design of their own body–both inside and out–and how they can keep it working well! They’ll also explore a range of topics such as human DNA, cell anatomy, and the body systems through the curriculum filled with vivid graphics, interactive lessons, and hands-on projects.

The class fee will be $15 per student.

We will be using this Apologia text: https://www.christianbook.com/apologia-exploring-creation-human-anatomy-physiology/jeannie-fulbright/9781935495147/pd/337015?event=ESRCP


Each student will need his or her own Apologia Anatomy journal to accompany the text. You can find that here:
https://www.christianbook.com/notebooking-journal-human-anatomy-and-physiology/jeannie-fulbright/9781935495154/pd/337016?event=ESRCP

9.     7th & up Coding 101 & Computer Ethics

Learning in a digital age can be exciting and fun, but where should we draw the line for interaction with our everyday lives? In this class, we will both learn to code using block and script formatting to achieve our goals, and also learn / discuss the ethical implications of computer programming.

We will use code.org for our class coding program (year long) and read a computer ethics book that has not yet been finalized. There will only be a small class fee.    www.code.org

10.     7th & up Apologia General Science 

Edible science, science fiction movie critiques, and exploratory events are just a few of the electrifying exploits planned for general science. General science covers a variety of branches of science, including astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, earth study, geology, paleontology, and environmental science modules giving students a solid foundation in that broad field of study. During this course, students will also learn how to conduct an original research project, write a scientific paper, and build Rube Goldberg Machines.

Apologia’s Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition, is part of Apologia’s science curriculum for homeschooled middle school students. It is designed to be the first course of middle school and walks students through the transition from elementary to middle school sciences. This general science course gives students an understanding of the world that surrounds them so they can appreciate the real-world relevance of scientific inquiry and the beauty of Creation.

https://www.apologia.com/shop/apologia-advantage-set-general-science-3rd-edition/

11.     9th & up Apologia Biology

Exploring Creation with Biology, 3rd Edition, is a foundational course that covers everything students need to prepare successfully for a college-level biology course.Heavily emphasizing the vocabulary of biology, this course is a complete high school biology course with lab, giving a firm foundation for college. There are no prerequisites for this course, but the student should be prepared to learn extensive vocabulary lists. Sketches, written observations, and summaries are an integral part of labs

Students will need the student textbook, solutions manual and test pages, and student notebook.

https://www.apologia.com/product/apologia-advantage-set-biology-3rd-edition/

12.     9th & up Guest Hollow Biology 

This Christian homeschool biology course will incorporate a free high-quality textbook, numerous online videos, tons of labs, living books, & a printable workbook. Labs will have a wide focus, including multiple dissections. Biology will be studied in a cross-curricular style, not an isolated subject.

Guest Hollow Biology. Book list will be provided. No prerequisites. 45 min -1 hr of work a day at home. There will be an additional class fee to cover lab supplies, amount TBD.

https://guesthollow.com/store/high-school-biology-curriculum/

 

HISTORY

1.  Nursery-PreK

2. PreK – 2nd World Geography 

Welcome to our world geography adventure, specially designed for our youngest explorers in PreK to 2nd grade! In this fun and faith-filled class, children will embark on an exciting journey around God's wonderful world. Through interactive maps, colorful illustrations, and engaging activities, students will learn about different countries, cultures, landmarks, and the beauty of God's creation. From the vast plains of Africa to the towering peaks of the Himalayas, each lesson will inspire curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the diverse world that God has made. Get ready to set sail on a global expedition where learning and faith come together!

3. 3rd – 6th Master Books The World’s Story 3 

This thrilling history book teaches students about the growth of our world, from the first explorers to today’s modernized world. Set sail with Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and others as you follow this story-based approach on your journey to modern times, visiting the sites of major wars and revolutions and tracing the rise and fall of various nations.

In exploring this course, students will see how God used people to expand and advance our world. They will learn about the discovery of new lands, the development of new technology, and the constant cultural struggle among people of all ethnicities. They’ll also study how modernization has radically changed politics, economies, cultures, societies, and worldviews all around the globe!

This class will also have a "book club" component. We will be reading 5-6 living books to complement our study of world history. Book list will be announced at a later date. Reading assignments will be included in the class

4. 5th – 8th World Geography & Eat Your Way Around the World 

Bon Voyage! Take a vacation around the world with Trail Guide to World Geography while we learn about different countries – their culture, location, religion and history. We will learn about different types of maps and make a recipe from each country that we explore. Eat Your Way Around the World includes simple, traditional recipes that are interspersed with etiquette hints, food profiles, notes on the culture, recipe information, room to journal, even a passport is included! Discover foods from Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria, South America, China, Japan, India, France, Ireland, England, Canada, Guatemala, Jamaica, the U.S. and more.

5. 7th – 10th Master Books The World’s Story 3

This thrilling history book teaches students about the growth of our world, from the first explorers to today’s modernized world. Set sail with Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, and others as you follow this story-based approach on your journey to modern times, visiting the sites of major wars and revolutions and tracing the rise and fall of various nations.

In exploring this course, students will see how God used people to expand and advance our world. They will learn about the discovery of new lands, the development of new technology, and the constant cultural struggle among people of all ethnicities. They’ll also study how modernization has radically changed politics, economies, cultures, societies, and worldviews all around the globe!

This class will also have a REQUIRED "book club" component. We will be reading 5-6 living books to complement our study of world history. Book list will be announced at a later date. Reading assignments will be included in the class schedule.

6. 9th – 12th American History 

Join us as we travel in time to the discovery and founding of America through the Civil War. Using David Barton’s newly released The American Story as our spine, we will dive deep into America’s early history using books, videos, group discussion, and hands-on activities. David Barton is a self-taught historian with a Biblical worldview. This class aims to discern God’s hand and purpose while developing a love of history and thus producing patriotic students willing to stand for truth.

7. 9th – 12th Personal Finance 

During a full-year class, we will explore subjects designed to equip each student with an overall knowledge of financial concepts. Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance curriculum covers essential principles like budgeting, saving, credit and debt, career/college planning, insurance, income and taxes, investing, retirement, economics, and much more! 

Curriculum for this class is noted below and MUST be obtained through CHESS.

12-month electronic course access will include an e-textbook, video instruction, homework and more.  A hard copy textbook may be purchased for an additional cost of $10 if the student wishes.