Class & Course Catalog
Course Catalog Cycle 3
Math and Grammar courses are minimally offered at the co-op. This allows each family to select what works best for their student at home considering their individual levels and learning styles. The co-op day does offer a full Grammar and Writing class called Essentials Grammatica in 4th-6th which is detailed below:
PreK (AM)
This class will participate in Morning Assembly where prayer, pledges, Scripture, hymns, timeline, and special presentations will take place. Then they will move to their own classroom where they will receive instruction in pre-reading activities, basic math concepts like numbers and shapes, memory work recitations, calendar work, nature observations, and science engagement to spark awe and wonder in the world around them, as well as art and craft activities and music appreciation. They will also have read-aloud focusing on character development and some integrated history. There will be a short time for snacks and show and tell, and lots of free playtime. After class, they will enjoy lunch and recess with the rest of the community. Afternoon childcare is provided for this age, designed for families that will be staying for older sibling classes. The afternoon childcare will be a free play and rest time. Please note: There are no weekly assignments due for this class other than preparing a short Show and Tell. Enrollment for this class is reserved for families that have older children enrolled in our education programs K-12th.
K-1st Grade (AM)
This class will participate in Morning Assembly where prayer, pledges, Scripture, hymns, timeline, and special presentations will take place. They will then rotate through four classrooms learning presentations, fine arts, history, and science. In Presentations class, they have a short time for snacks, and students present on suggested topics for 2-3 minutes, honing their public speaking, listening, and questioning skills. A math game will follow when time allows. In Fine Arts, the class will do seven weeks of music theory, composer study, and appreciation and twenty-one weeks doing an artist study, producing a handicraft or art project, often integrated with history. In Science, students will participate in simple chemistry experiments or study from the Answers in Genesis: God’s Design series to practice the scientific method and to spark awe and wonder in the world around them with observations, questions, and discussion of results. Expanding on the Claritas history sentence they learn that week in their memory work introduced at home, the class will experience early-modern history through read-aloud, maps, timelines, and hands-on projects often integrated with the arts in their activities. Finally, the class will join the rest of the community for lunch and recess.
Afternoon childcare is available for this age and is designed for families that will be staying for older sibling classes. The afternoon childcare will include playtime and rest. Please Note: Weekly assignments due for this class will include preparing a short student oral presentation.
2nd-3rd Grade (AM) (PM Optional)
This class will participate in Morning Assembly where prayer, pledges, Scripture, hymns, timeline, and special presentations will take place. They will then rotate through four classrooms learning presentations, fine arts, history, and science. In Presentations class, they have a short time for snacks, and students present on suggested topics for 2-3 minutes, honing their public speaking, listening, and questioning skills. A math game will follow when time allows. In Fine Arts, the class will do seven weeks of music theory, composer study, and appreciation and twenty-one weeks doing an artist study, producing a handicraft or art project, often integrated with history. In Science, students will participate in simple chemistry experiments or study from the Answers in Genesis: God’s Design series to practice the scientific method and to spark awe and wonder in the world around them with observations, questions, and discussion of results. Expanding on the Claritas history sentence they learn that week in their memory work introduced at home, the class will experience early-modern history through read-aloud, maps, timelines, and hands-on projects often integrated with the arts in their activities. Finally, the class will join the rest of the community for lunch and recess. Note: Weekly assignments due for this class will include preparing a short student oral presentation.
The afternoon classes are optional and are the parent’s choice based on the student's maturity or readiness. In the afternoon, the class will do writing using IEW: Teaching Structure and Style and Bible Heroes Writing Lessons where they will learn the structure and style of writing while integrating Biblical history. Students will get the opportunity to share their papers with their peers in class. Next, the class will practice Latin using Song School Latin 1 or 2 by reviewing the chapter completed at home in different engaging ways such as games and activities to review vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentence structure. Please Note: There will be writing and Latin assignments due each week for the afternoon classes. The tutors will lead the class in activities and discussions on co-op day and post weekly assignments for students to do the remainder of the week. Tutors will give feedback on assignments and communicate with parents on student performance when needed. The parent, as the lead teacher, will help with accountability at home, and be responsible for grading and scaling or differentiating as needed. A regular training and social event is available for parents to learn the IEW writing program for best use at home creating a consistent partnership between home and co-op. Afternoon childcare is available for students not taking an afternoon class while an older sibling finishes their classes.
4th-5th Grade (AM) (PM optional)
This class will participate in Morning Assembly where prayer, pledges, Scripture, hymns, timeline, and special presentations will take place. They will then rotate through four classrooms learning presentations, fine arts, history, and science. In Presentations class, they have a short time for snacks, and students present on suggested topics for 2-3 minutes, honing their public speaking, listening, and questioning skills. A math game will follow when time allows. In Fine Arts, the class will do seven weeks of music theory, composer study, and appreciation and twenty-one weeks doing an artist study, producing a handicraft or art project, often integrated with history. In Science, students will participate in simple chemistry experiments or study from the Answers in Genesis: God’s Design series to practice the scientific method and to spark awe and wonder in the world around them with observations, questions, and discussion of results. Expanding on the Claritas history sentence they learn that week in their memory work introduced at home, the class will experience early-modern history through read-aloud, maps, timelines, and hands-on projects often integrated with the arts in their activities. Finally, the class will join the rest of the community for lunch and recess. Note: Weekly assignments due for this class will include preparing a short student oral presentation.
In the afternoon, Classes are optional and are the parent’s choice based on the student's maturity or readiness. The class will do an Essentials Grammatica class including grammar, math, and writing. Using the Essentials of the English Language curriculum they will engage in thirty minutes of learning grammar learning 112 sentence patterns. Following they will have 15 minutes of math computation activities to increase their speed and accuracy. Lastly, they will study writing using IEW: Teaching Structure and Style and Early-Modern History-Based Writing Lessons where they will learn the structure and style of writing while integrating early-modern history. Students will get the opportunity to share their papers with their peers in class. This class will also spend a semester working on a research paper culminating in an optional Portrait of the Past presentation. Next, the class will practice Latin using Latin for Children A or B by reviewing the chapter completed at home in different engaging ways such as games and activities to review vocabulary, declensions, conjugations, and translations. Please Note: There will be writing and Latin assignments due each week in the afternoon classes. The tutors will lead the class in activities and discussions on co-op day and post weekly assignments for students to do for the remainder of the week. Tutors will give feedback on assignments and communicate with parents on student performance when needed. The parent, as the lead teacher, will help with accountability at home, and be responsible for grading, scaling, or differentiating as needed. A regular training and social event is available for parents to learn the IEW writing program for best use at home creating a consistent partnership between home and co-op. Afternoon childcare is available for students not taking an afternoon class while older siblings finish their classes.
5th-6th Grade (AM) (PM optional)
This class will participate in Morning Assembly where prayer, pledges, Scripture, hymns, timeline, and special presentations will take place. They will then rotate through four classrooms learning presentations, fine arts, history, and science. In Presentations class, they have a short time for snacks, and students present on suggested topics for 2-3 minutes, honing their public speaking, listening, and questioning skills. A math game will follow when time allows. In Fine Arts, the class will do seven weeks of music theory, composer study, and appreciation and twenty-one weeks doing an artist study, producing a handicraft or art project, often integrated with history. In Science, students will participate in simple chemistry experiments or study from the Answers in Genesis: God’s Design series to practice the scientific method and to spark awe and wonder in the world around them with observations, questions, and discussion of results. Expanding on the Claritas history sentence they learn that week in their memory work introduced at home, the class will experience early-modern history through read-aloud, maps, timelines, and hands-on projects often integrated with the arts in their activities. Finally, the class will join the rest of the community for lunch and recess. Note: Weekly assignments due for this class will include preparing a short student oral presentation.
In the afternoon, Classes are optional and are the parent’s choice based on the student's maturity or readiness. The class will do an Essentials Grammatica class including grammar, math, and writing. Using the Essentials of the English Language curriculum they will engage in thirty minutes of learning grammar learning 112 sentence patterns. Following they will have 15 minutes of math computation activities to increase their speed and accuracy. Lastly, they will study writing using IEW: Teaching Structure and Style and Early-Modern History-Based Writing Lessons where they will learn the structure and style of writing while integrating early-modern history. Students will get the opportunity to share their papers with their peers in class. This class will also spend a semester working on a research paper culminating in an optional Portrait of the Past presentation. Next, the class will practice Latin using Latin for Children A or B by reviewing the chapter completed at home in different engaging ways such as games and activities to review vocabulary, declensions, conjugations, and translations. Please Note: There will be writing and Latin assignments due each week in the afternoon classes. The tutors will lead the class in activities and discussions on co-op day and post weekly assignments for students to do for the remainder of the week. Tutors will give feedback on assignments and communicate with parents on student performance when needed. The parent, as the lead teacher, will help with accountability at home, and be responsible for grading, scaling, or differentiating as needed. A regular training and social event is available for parents to learn the IEW writing program for best use at home creating a consistent partnership between home and co-op. Afternoon childcare is available for students not taking an afternoon class while older siblings finish their classes.
7th-8th Grade (All Day)
This is a full-day program from 9:00-3:30 pm. The class will participate in the first 15 minutes of Morning Assembly covering prayer, pledges, and special presentations before going to their class where they will have a short devotional before classes begin. They will also join the rest of the community for lunch and recess. Their courses include Early-Modern Literature, Persuasive Composition, Latin, Early Modern History, Chemistry, Informal Logic, Cartography, and a Geography/History Fair project. In their Literature class, using Teaching the Classics and tutor-selected novels from the early-modern period, they will analyze 8 or 9 early-modern literary books through annotations, discussions, story elements, text structures, and literary devices. For writing, using The Lost Tools of Writing 1, students will learn to write persuasive essays based on the literature and history they read for class. They will learn to structure their essays for maximum impact adding schemes and tropes and then share their essays as a speech to their class practicing the canons of invention, arrangement, and elocution. Students will learn to listen for, identify, and critique elements of a persuasive essay. Participating in Latin, using Latin Alive 1 (good for entry-level as well as experienced), students will review the assigned chapter completed at home in different engaging ways such as games and activities to review vocabulary, declensions, conjugations, and translations. For history, the class will study early-modern history using Biblioplan including comprehension, written essays, and discussion using Socratic questioning in class. Students will also integrate Geography completing weekly maps of the history they learn. A Geography/History Fair will be their semester-long rhetoric project. For chemistry, using The Logic Stage for Chemistry, the students will explore topics through experiments, research, videos, and activities. For Informal Logic, the students will use The Art of Argument, identifying fallacies in our reasoning during everyday life from politics to advertisements, to arguments, and more. For Cartography, students will learn to draw continents and countries, the early explorers who found them, and the different cultures of each place using Mapping the World With Art. Please Note: All the courses this class takes will have weekly assignments due. The tutors will lead the classes in activities and discussions on co-op day and post weekly assignments for students to do for the remainder of the week. Tutors will give feedback on assignments and communicate with parents on student performance when needed. The parent, as the lead teacher, will help with accountability at home, and be responsible for grading, scaling, or differentiating as needed. With parents and tutors in agreement, students may audit up to two classes to allow greater flexibility in pursuits of other interests. Optional student midterm and final exams for all the courses are offered to hone their study and test-taking skills, as well as provide benchmarks for parents to gauge their performance for each class.
9th-10th Grade (All Day)
This class will have a lengthened day from 8:30 am -4:00 pm to optimize instruction time and credit hours. They will also share a lunch and recess hour with the rest of the community. Their courses include Classic Literature, Analytical Composition, Biology, Spanish 1 & 2, Early-Modern History, Socratic Seminar, and Philosophy. In literature class, using Teaching the Classics, Windows to the World, and classic novels from Excellence in Literature E2, they will analyze 9 classic literary books through annotations, discussions, story elements, text structures, and literary devices. Then for writing, students will learn to write comparative essays using Lost Tools of Writing: The Comparative Essay based on the literature they read for class. The purpose is to further understand people, things, or ideas more deeply through the use of comparison or making finer distinctions and therefore wiser decisions. By sharing these essays in class students will learn to listen for, identify, and critique elements of a good comparative essay form. They will perfect the delivery of their speeches using ethos, pathos, and logos. They will also be introduced to literary analysis essays. For Biology, they will use Berean Builder's Chemistry to conduct labs and full lab reports. For language this class will study Spanish 1 or 2 using Breaking the Spanish Barrier, focusing on theme-based vocabulary and reviewing the material learned at home in each assigned chapter through activities, games, and pronunciation practice. Studying early-modern history through Biblioplan, the students will do research and essays on different topics, as well as analyze, evaluate, and apply responses to prompts using Socratic dialogue. They will also do geography as they complete a weekly map integrated with the history they are learning. Participating in a semester-long rhetoric project, students will research, participate in, and conduct Socratic Seminars. For philosophy, students will use Philosophy Adventure to learn about the great philosophers in history, their beliefs, and their effects on world-views. They will also complete a half year of US Government and a half year of Policy Debate using the National Christian Forensics Communications Association curriculum. Please Note: All the courses this class takes will have weekly assignments due. The tutors will lead the class in activities and discussions on co-op day and post weekly assignments for students to do for the remainder of the week. Tutors will give feedback on assignments and communicate with parents on student performance when needed. The parent, as the lead teacher, will help with accountability at home, and be responsible for grading, scaling, or differentiating as needed. With parents and tutors in agreement, students may opt out of up to two classes to allow for greater flexibility in their interests and career paths. A study hall will be provided for those periods. Optional student midterm and final exams for all the courses are offered to hone their study and test-taking skills, as well as provide benchmarks for parents to gauge their performance for each class.
11th-12th Grade (All Day)
This class will have a lengthened day from 8:30 am -4:00 pm to optimize instruction time and credit hours. They will also share a lunch and recess hour with the rest of the community. Their courses include British literature, Analytical Composition, Chemistry, Spanish 1 & 2, Early-Modern History, Shakespearean Drama, Material Logic, US Government, and Policy Debate. In literature class, using Excellence in Literature E4: Brit Lit, they will analyze 9 classic literary books through annotations, discussions, story elements, text structures, and literary devices. They will practice writing analytical essays based on the literature read. By sharing these essays in class students will learn to listen for, identify, and critique elements of a good analytical essay form. They will perfect the delivery of their speeches using ethos, pathos, and logos. For Chemistry, they will use Berean Builder's Chemistry to conduct labs and full lab reports. For language this class will study Spanish 1 or 2 using Breaking the Spanish Barrier, focusing on theme-based vocabulary and reviewing the material learned at home in each assigned chapter through activities, games, and pronunciation practice. Studying early-modern history through Biblioplan, the students will do research and essays on different topics, as well as analyze, evaluate, and apply responses to prompts using Socratic dialogue. They will also do geography as they complete a weekly map integrated with the history they are learning. Participating in a semester-long rhetoric project, students will study, recite, memorize, and dramatize excerpts from a Shakespearean drama. For logic, students will use Material Logic focusing on the content of reasoning. They will also complete a half year of US Government and a half year of Policy Debate using the National Christian Forensics Communications Association curriculum. Please Note: All the courses this class takes will have weekly assignments due. The tutors will lead the class in activities and discussions on co-op day and post weekly assignments for students to do for the remainder of the week. Tutors will give feedback on assignments and communicate with parents on student performance when needed. The parent, as the lead teacher, will help with accountability at home, and be responsible for grading, scaling or differentiating as needed. With parents and tutors in agreement, students may opt out of up to two classes to allow for greater flexibility in their interests and career paths. A study hall will be provided for those periods. Optional student midterm and final exams for all the courses are offered to hone their study and test-taking skills, as well as provide benchmarks for parents to gauge their performance for each class.