Blount Home Education Association
• Jul. 20, 2007 - BHEA Enrichment Classes
The much-anticipated Enrichment Class schedule is here!
This list will also be posted on the website at http://www.BHEA.net . Class Registration will be AUGUST 2 at Broadway United Methodist Church. If you have already rejoined BHEA for the 2007-08 school year, you can just come straight to the meeting at 7 p.m. If you still need to do that, you will need to plan to arrive at 6:30 to register as a BHEA member first. This will enable you to go directly into the area where class sign-ups take place immediately after the brief Enrichment Class Orientation program.
Remember that you will need to pay the teachers IN FULL at Kick-off. More details coming soon on that process!
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9:30
ABC Preschool (9:30)
Instructor: Donna Williams
Ages: 3-5
Fee: $25.00
We will focus on one to two letters each week. We will get through A-L the first semester and finish M-Z the second. We will read books, do crafts, and sing songs with each letter. The kids will get a book of all we did at the end of the semester.
Beginning Music Theory
Instructor: Debbie Hankins
Grades: 1st-3rd
Cost: $40
Description: Hands-on activities, games, and theory sheets teaching note reading, note value, and timing. Students will learn a scale or two, and learn to play at least one song on the keyboard.
Habitats Around the World
Instructors: Caroline Milne and Tammy Freeny
Grades: 1st-3rd
Cost: $30
Description: We will be studying the different habitats around the world, including rain forests, savanna, ocean, desert and the polar regions. We will spend 2 weeks on each area and do experiments, stories and art activities to gain greater understanding of the habitat of each area. We will be making a notebook to keep that shows the animals that live in each area.
Exploring Europe
Instructor: Marj Overstreet
Grades: 3-6
Cost: $30
Class Description: In this geography class, we will explore the continent of Europe with particular emphasis on Austria, Greece, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Switzerland, Scandinavia, and the United Kingdom. The class will study the geographical features and cultures of these countries through maps, coloring pages, worksheets, and songs, as well as hands-on activities. Students will receive a binder to preserve their work. (Class repeated at 10:30.)
American Sign Language
Instructor: Sandra Harrison
Grades: 3rd-5th
Cost: TBA
Description: Experiential conversational instruction in American Sign Language without the use of the English language. In other words, this is a “hands and facial expression class” only. Students will be exposed to American Sign Language vocabulary within the context of everyday conversation and experience. Students will learn the basic syntax and grammar of American Sign Language. History of Deaf culture including American Sign Language will be the only thing instructed in spoken English.
Math Skills
Instructor: Norine Moss
Grades: 5th-8th
Cost: $45
Description: We will be reviewing math skills addition and subtraction briefly, working on multiplication and division mastery and starting pre-algebra skills. We may delve into geometry as well if time permits.
Drawing I and Drawing II (9:30)
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Fee: $95/semester, or $20 a month
Ages: 7th grade and up;
Drawing 1 Course Description: Students will complete a notebook using various methods and techniques to use with drawing, such as perspective, shading, foreshortening, surface, size, contour lines, density. A brief introduction to the history of drawing is also included.
Drawing II: Course Description: Students will complete a notebook expanding their study of drawing using various media like ink and colored pencils. Students will take a look at specific Masters and their style and how they used drawing (Prerequisite: Drawing I)
Introduction to American Literature (9:30-11:30)
Instructor: Sarah Small
Grades: 9-12 (for 1 English credit, 2-semester commitment)
Cost: $80/semester
Class is full. Please email Sarah if you feel that your student absolutely must get in this class.
10:30
Preschool Bible Craft Fun (10:30)
Instructor: Donna Williams
Ages: 3-5
Fee: $25
We will read a Bible story, make a craft having to do with the story, and sing Bible songs
Hands-on Shakespeare
Instructor: Jennifer Horn
Grades: K-3
Cost: $30
Class description: Students will explore the magic of Shakespeare through study of The Tempest and A Midsummer Night‚s Dream. Movement, music, and the visual arts will be used to create Prospero‚s magical island and the Athenian woods. Students will learn about Shakespeare‚s characters, stories, and words through theater games, group work, and individual self-expression. The primary goal of the class is to have fun while learning about Shakespeare‚s language as well as drama in general. (Jennifer Horn recently received a Ph.D. from King's College, London, for her thesis on adaptations of Shakespeare. During her studies there, she also completed a five-month internship in the Education Department of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, where students of all ages have fun while engaging with Shakespeare's plays. A Knoxville native, Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee, working behind the scenes on a number of shows at the Clarence Brown and Carousel Theatres.)
Smoky Mountain Wildlife Rangers Part 1 (10:30--firm)
Instructor: Tammie Browning
Age/grade level: PreK-3rd
Cost: $30.00
Description: The goal of the class is to teach the kids to love and appreciate our local wildlife. Each week will be a different animal of study. All animals will be from our area and could be animals encountered in the child's own backyard or our wonderful mountains. Our wildlife is increasingly losing their homes due to all the development being done. I hope to teach the kids about co-existing with our wild neighbors! This would be a two part class. Part 1 in the Fall and Part 2 in the spring; however, you would not have to complete Part 1 to do Part 2. If class goes well for the 2007-2008 school year then it could be expanded for the next year. Our class time will include crafts, games, activities, stories, movies, songs, and more. Kids will be working on a portfolio for the semester and will have take home work and activities so the parents can get involved with the class too.
They will learn:
*Understand the animals behavior (when they are active, what they eat, where they live, what they do, and why)
*How to determine what animals might be in their yards and why
*Why animals are coming into our neighborhoods
*What to do if you encounter one of the animals
*To love and appreciate all the wildlife offered to us here in the mountains, but also respect the fact they are wild.
*Why we do not feed or interfere with wildlife
*How to handle an injured wild animal and what to do
*Possible field trips will be planned for Wilderness Week in Pigeon Forge in January, Ijams Nature Center,
Smoky Mountains to take part in the Junior Ranger program, and a local rehabilitation center. This would
give the kids a chance to see live animals we have learned about and get out in nature.
*Awards for completing each semesters course.
Art Class
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Grades 1st-3rd
Cost: $46
Course Description: Every week we will visit an artist and do a project based on something that we learned about the artist. Projects will cover things like color theory, design, drawing, painting, etc. Each student will keep their work in a folder that also contains write-ups on the artists we study. Along with enjoying a chance to do some art work it is my hope that students learn to recognize some of the main artists. In the process of creating their displays students will learn about galleries and how to correctly display their work.
American Girl History: Kit
Instructors: Tammy Freeny, Caroline Milne, Lisa Best
Grades: 2nd-6th
Cost: $35
Class Description: This fall we will be reading the books about the American Girl Kit.
This story begins in 1934 and focuses on the Great Depression. We will be discusssing this time in history and the many different ways it affected people's lives.
As always we will be doing craft projects and other activities that bring this time period to light.
Exploring Europe
Instructor: Marj Overstreet
Grades: 3-6
Cost: $30
Class Description: In this geography class, we will explore the continent of Europe with particular emphasis on Austria, Greece, Italy, Poland, Serbia, Switzerland, Scandinavia, and the United Kingdom. The class will study the geographical features and cultures of these countries through maps, coloring pages, worksheets, and songs, as well as hands-on activities. Students will receive a binder to preserve their work. (Repeat of 9:30 class.)
Spanish Fun
Instructor: Suzette Laporte-Ayo
Grades: 5th-8th
Cost: $60
Course Description: Immersion in these programs occurs through conversation with the instructor and classmates, games, art, videos and books. As the students progress they will be able to write their own short stories or correspond with a child in a Spanish speaking country, among other things. The students will have new themes about every two weeks and will get a vocabulary list of what was learned plus a list of fun optional activities to do at home. Commands (sit, jump, run, etc), colors, body parts, shapes and weather are reviewed often in addition to the vocabulary being learned in class. Vocabulary themes are never repeated (except for a few special themes) so a continuing student will not get bored of the themes. Class if for beginning and continuing students. Cost includes materials fee for crafts and handouts, certificate, level ribbon (for new students only) and level pin.
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace for Kids
Instructor: Michelle Allen
Grades: 5th-8th
Cost: TBA
Class Description: Based on the phenomenal Financial Peace, this class will cover Dave Ramsey's basic money management concepts, focusing on how to manage money now so they won't make mistakes later in life.
Meteorology
Instructor: Chris Love
Grades: 7-12
Cost: $80
Course Description: Meteorology is a true science (me·te·or·ol·o·gy NOUN: The science that deals with the phenomena of the atmosphere, especially weather and weather conditions.) and should be of use to some High School students. Each student would receive a notebook with, and for, course material as well as logging data from hands on observations and experiments. Each student will also receive a manual weather observation station that will show wind speed, direction, temperature, and rain fall amounts. The course will cover a history of meteorology, the various aspects of phenomena studied by meteorologist, what creates various weather patterns, how they are predicted and tracked, how weather effects or lives, and how East Tennessee weather differs from other areas. We will also look into storms and unusual / interesting events such as the Aurora Borealis. We will discuss various jobs related to meteorology and industries that use meteorologist. If things fall into place, I also hope to put a more complex automated weather station on line and hope that we can get some local experts to come and talk with us (or even possibly see where they work). There are no prerequisites for this course. To make it available as a science credit I would be willing to teach an advanced course in the spring if the interest is there.
American Lit (con't)
LUNCH BREAK
12:00
Book Cooks: Author! Author!
Instructor: Pat Hoffman
Ages: 4-10
Cost: $25
Description: In each class we will read a story and prepare a "no bake" recipe in the class. We will also enjoy some related activities as time allows. Examples: Read Bread and Jam for Frances and make Scrumptious Strawberry Jam; Read The Carrot Seed and make Mud. (Class repeated at 1 p.m.)
Spanish Fun
Instructor: Suzette Laporte-Ayo
Grades: K-4
Cost: $60
Description: The children will be immersed in Spanish through games, songs and finger plays typical of the instructor's native country, videos in Spanish, art projects to reinforce what has been learned and to take home as a memento, as well as various other activities. The children will have new themes about every two weeks and will get a vocabulary list of what was learned plus a list of fun optional activities to do at home. Commands (sit, jump, run, etc), colors, body parts, shapes and weather are reviewed often in addition to the vocabulary being learned in class. Vocabulary themes are never repeated (except for a few special themes) so a continuing student will not get bored of the themes. For beginners and continuing students. Cost includes materials fee for crafts and handouts, certificate, level ribbon (for new students only) and level pin.
Hands-on Science
Instructors: Julie Griesen and Andrea Hathaway
Grades: 1st-3rd
Cost: $25
Course Description: Using the Scientific Method, the students will have the opportunity to do hands-on experiments each week with various scientific topics. The students will use their science notebooks to make predictions, record observations, and draw conclusions. The notebook will also include relevant vocabulary. Since there will be writing involved, a first grader may need parental help at home recording observational data. Class size--12-16
Story of the World: Early American History
Instructors: Tina Riley and Donna Williams
Grade: 1st-4th
Cost: $30
Description: Study of early American history with lots of hands-on activities, following SOTW's Volume 3.
Art class
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Grades 3rd-6th
Cost: $46
Course Description: Every week we will visit an artist and do a project based on something that we learned about the artist. Projects will cover things like color theory, design, drawing, painting, etc. Each student will keep their work in a folder that also contains write-ups on the artists we study. Along with enjoying a chance to do some art work it is my hope that students learn to recognize some of the main artists. In the process of creating their displays students will learn about galleries and how to correctly display their work.
Sewing Basics
Instructor: Norine Moss
Grades: 5th-8th
Cost: $50
Description: We will be learning about different types of sewing crafts such as needlepoint, plastic canvas and cross stitch. We will also learn the parts of a sewing machine, how to thread and operate it, how to choose, lay out, cut and assemble a pattern. If there is enough room, adults who are interested may sign up as well.
U.S. Geography
Instructor: Sue Mason
Grades: 6th-8th (ages 12-15)
Cost: $40 plus $25 materials fee.
Course Description: Using Cantering the Country, by Loree' Pettit and Dari Mullins, the students will focus on mapping activities and hands-on projects related to each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The materials fee will provide each student with a 2" thick 3-ring binder, dividers, page protectors, zippered 3-hole pencil pouch, colored pencils, scissors, "Geography" cover insert, and binder insert. Donations of construction paper scraps and Elmer's glue are welcome.
Introduction to Shakespeare
Instructor: Jennifer Horn
Grades: 7th -12th
Cost: $70
Course Description: Students will explore the magic of Shakespeare through study of The Tempest and A Midsummer Night's Dream. They will learn about Shakespeare‚s characters, stories, and words through studying the texts, acting out scenes, and playing theater games. While there will be some short writing assignments, the primary goal of the class is to have fun while learning about the many dimensions of Shakespeare‚s work.
Yearbook
Instructor: LaDonna Covert
Grades: 9th-12th
No Charge
Course Description: This class is for high school students interested in producing BHEA's 2007-8 yearbook from start to finish. We'll work on all aspects of production, including layout and design, gathering ads, generating sales, and more. Students should be committed to working hard and to participating in this class both semesters.
Website Design
Instructor: Chris Love
Grades: 7-12
Cost:
Course Description: In this course the students will be designing their very own web pages. They will participate in the naming and development of a site exclusive to students who have participated in the course where their pages will be hosted (this site will be add and banner free without any form of data collection). They will be given simple yet professional software with which to design their site as well as a notebook with information provided in class and resources to enhance their web experience. The very first part of the course will be online safety. Not only the horrid things we hear or read about daily but also some hidden dangers rarely discussed in Internet Safety courses. We will then cover what will and will not be appropriate content and conduct on the shared site. Next the students will be taught what makes some websites better than others and what they can do to get visitors to their pages and keep them coming back. We will then begin the design process with instruction on software usage, uploading files, HTML, CSS, and all the technical jazz. When the class is done each student will have a complete website of their own (sub-domain of the shared site) and be partially responsible for the whole site. Each student will need a working knowledge of computer use. They must have access to a computer with an internet connection they can install software onto. Their parents will have to be willing to participate (by completing a form) acknowledging their part in keeping their child safe while online (I will encourage parents to attend the safety portion) and approve of the content the child wishes to post. I will assure nothing that is inappropriate, illegal, and dangerous (such as detailed personal information) or offensive is allowed on the site.
1:00
Book Cooks: Author! Author!
Instructor: Pat Hoffman
Ages: 4-10
Cost: $25
Description: In each class we will read a story and prepare a "no bake" recipe in the class. We will also enjoy some related activities as time allows. Examples: Read Bread and Jam for Frances and make Scrumptious Strawberry Jam; Read The Carrot Seed and make Mud. (Repeat of 12 p.m. class.)
Introduction to Ballet
Instructor: Mary Beth Bonneville
Ages: 1st -3rd
Cost: $35
Course Description: Beginning ballet, including stretching, strengthening, and learning control of body. Leotards and tights work best. Ballet shoes are preferred but not required.
Beginning Music Theory
Instructor: Debbie Hankins
Grades: 4th-8th
Cost: $40
Description: Hands-on activities, games, and theory sheets teaching note reading, note value, and timing. Students will learn a scale or two, and learn to play at least one song on the keyboard.
Crafts
Instructor: Teresa Boring
Grades: 3rd-6th
Cost: $30
Description: This will be an all hands-on class filled with crafts of all kinds, including crafts that can be given as Christmas gifts.
Hands-on Shakespeare
Instructor: Jennifer Horn
Grades: 4-6th
Cost: $30
Class description: Students will explore the magic of Shakespeare through study of The Tempest and A Midsummer Night‚s Dream. Movement, music, and the visual arts will be used to create Prospero‚s magical island and the Athenian woods. Students will learn about Shakespeare‚s characters, stories, and words through theater games, group work, and individual self-expression. The primary goal of the class is to have fun while learning about Shakespeare‚s language as well as drama in general. (Jennifer Horn recently received a Ph.D. from King's College, London, for her thesis on adaptations of Shakespeare. During her studies there, she also completed a five-month internship in the Education Department of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, where students of all ages have fun while engaging with Shakespeare's plays. A Knoxville native, Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee, working behind the scenes on a number of shows at the Clarence Brown and Carousel Theatres.)
Art History
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Grades 7th - 12th grades (for credit)
Fees: $95 each session (two session commitment) and $20.00 for the text book. I will supply all materials used in class. Students need to purchase a notebook for keeping projects and assignments.
Course description: Using the textbook, Short Lessons in Art History: 35 Artists & Their Work By, Phyllis Clausen Barker, we will study the artists who have shaped the artistic world from Giotto in 1266 to Alexander Calder in 1976. Each artist's life is explored, along with their major works, public reaction, and impact upon the world and art after their deaths. Grades will be based upon the writing projects, art projects and other hand outs. There will be home assignments. (Please note that this same class will be offered on Wednesdays at 2.)
Photography
Instructor: LaDonna Covert
Grades: 9th-adult (parents are welcome to take class as well)
Cost: $50
Course Description: We would cover the basics of photography, getting acquainted with your camera, take a couple field trips, learn to shoot "outside the box" and work all semester on a project. You will need to have a camera (film OR digital), and be capable of getting prints developed and brought to class in a timely manner.
Spanish
Instructor: Suzette Laporte-Ayo
Grades: 9-12
Cost: $92 ($30.33/month) per semester
Course Description: Students will be introduced to the Spanish grammar in the first courses combined with conversation with the instructor and classmates, videos, and music. Cultural aspects will also be discussed. In further courses grammar will be expanded on and students might correspond with a student from a Spanish speaking country, memorize poems, work with proverbs, or act out a play among other things. *12-week course begins Aug. 27. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
World View Studies: Thinking Like a Christian
Instructor: Cory Bennett (SMHEA president)
Cost: $80/semester plus texts (2-semester course)
Texts: Thinking Like a Christian: Understanding and Living a Biblical Worldview, David Noebel with Chuck Edwards (First Semester); Countering Culture: Arming Yourself to Confront Non-Biblical Worldviews, David Noebel and Chuck Edwards (Second Session); Blah, Blah, Blah: Making Sense of the World's Spiritual Chatter, Bayard Taylor (Both
Semesters)
Course Description: Most Christians today have a faulty worldview. It is the lens or filter through which you view and experience life. If your worldview "lens" is faulty then much of what you do and accomplish in your life will be based upon a flawed understanding of God and His world. This class will equip your student to stand against the destructive ideas and philosophy that threatens our faith. The second semester focuses on non-Christian worldviews that permeate our culture and compares them with the Christian worldview. This course is a must for every Christian high school student. It is a course about how the world works and about who makes the rules and how they make them. What does the Bible have to say about topics like religion, government, family, politics, and economics? A worldview is a foundation for understanding and applying Biblical truth to the world around us. This course is a start on what I hope will become a lifelong study. It will also seek to prepare students for the challenges of college thought and scholarship, and assist them to identify and understand the worldview assumptions inherent in higher level academics.
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• Nov. 28, 2006 - BHEA Session 2 Classes
Sign ups for the 2007 Spring Session of BHEA Monday Fun Classes will be Monday, Dec. 4 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Classes offered are detailed below.
Classes at 9:30 a.m.
Book Cooks – Ages 3 – 9 years. Taught by Pat Hoffman. Cost is $25. Class will read books and prepare a recipe based on the stories. A cookbook will be given out at the end of the semester. Limit: 16 students.
Preschool Book Fun – Ages 3 – 5 years. Taught by Donna Williams and Donna Hammonds. Cost is $20. We will be reading a book each week and activities to go along with each book. We will also play games, and sing songs to go along with the stories. This will be a continuation of the fall semester.
Patriotic Did You Know? – Ages K – Grade 2. Taught by Laura Green and Krista Allison. Cost is $25. Who was Yankee Doodle? Why is she green and carrying a torch? Did a president really get stuck in the bathtub. Lots of hands on fun and learning!
Hebrew Dance – Ages 2nd Grade and up. Taught by Pam Stott. Cost is $30. Students will learn to worship the Lord with Hebrew and other praise dances.
Piano Instruction – Grades 1 – 3. Taught by Debbie Hankins. Cost is $85. Emphasis on note reading and counting, scales and chords. Hands-on keyboard. Class size limit is 3 students.
Creative Writing – Grades 3 – 6. Taught by Sarah Small. Cost is $25. A great way to get your reluctant writers excited about writing! We'll try our hand at various genres (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) with lots of in-class writing and group activities. Correct spelling and perfect grammar are not required! Students will need a writing journal for weekly at-home assignments.
Prima Latina – Grades 2 – 6. Taught by Leigh Laney. Cost is $40. Continuation of Session One (no new students).
Galloping the Globe – Grades 2 – 4. Taught by Marj Overstreet. Cost is $25. In this geography class, we will gallop through the continents of Asia and Europe with stops in 10 major countries.
Design/Drawing – Grades 7 – 12. Taught by Jennifer McIntyre. Cost is $95. Projects will center around design principles like repetition and anomaly.
Classes at 10:30 a.m.
Joyful Noise – Ages 2 – 4 years. Taught by Donna Williams. Cost is $20. A Kindermusik-style class for preschoolers and their moms with a biblical theme. We will learn songs, read stories, dance, and make musical instruments. (Moms are requested to stay with their little ones for this class.
Basic Grammar – Grades 7 – 12. Taught by Sarah Small. Cost is $60. This class will cover the basics of grammar, including parts of speech, parts of the sentence, and mechanics. Homework will be assigned each week and tests will be given. This class will be open first to high school students; middle schoolers will be welcome if space permits.
Hebrew Dance, Little Praisers – Ages 4 – 6 years. Taught by Pam Stott. Cost is $30. Students will learn to worship the Lord with Hebrew and other praise dances.
Hands on Math – Grades K – 2. Taught by Julie Griesen. Cost is $25. Each week, we will work on a different math concept using literature as a springboard for our daily topic and activity.
Art – Grades 1 – 4. Taught by Jennifer McIntyre. Cost is $46. Every week we will visit an artist and do a project based on something we learned about that artist.
Galloping the Globe – Grades 2 – 4. Taught by Marj Overstreet. Cost is $25. In this geography class, we will gallop through the continents of Asia and Europe with stops in 10 major countries.
Beginning Music Theory – Grades 1 – 3. Taught by Debbie Hankins. Cost is $40. Hands-on beginning note reading and counting. Theory sheets, scales and games. Class size limit of 7 students.
American Girls History – Grades 2 – 5. Taught by Tammy Freeny, Lisa Best and Caroline Milne. Cost is $25. This class will cover the books that make up the “Samantha Series.” The books will not be provided but can be borrowed from the library.
Literature Circle – Grades 5 – 8. Taught by Leigh Laney. Cost is $40 (includes book). We will read three books. The reading will be done in class along with fun projects. The first book is Wrinkle in Time which is included in the price of this class.
East vs. West Cultures – Grades 9 – 12. Taught by Caroline Roberts. Cost is $ TBA.
Classes at Noon
Dr. Seuss Book Club – Ages 4 – 7 years. Taught by Donna Williams and Leigh Laney. Cost is $ 30. We will read a different Dr. Seuss book each week and do experiments, games, songs and art projects based on the subject matter. A very hands-on and visual class.
Preschool Bible Fun – Ages 3 – 5 years. Taught by Karen Metcalf. Cost is $25. Each week, this class follows the same format, including activity songs, finger plays, poems and a different Bible story and related activity.
Hands on History – Grades 1 – 4. Taught by Tina Riley. Cost is $30. Students will study the history of the Middle Ages through class instruction, literature and hands-on activities.
Scrapbooking for Girls – Grades 2 – 5. Taught by Julie Griesen. Cost is $35. We’ll make a family history scrapbook which will include pictures of immediate family, grandparents, great grandparents (if pictures are available), aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. The scrapbook will also include information about the native country of relatives and pictures of family heirlooms.
Art – Grades 3 – 6. Taught by Jennifer McIntyre. Cost is $46. Every week we will visit an artist and do a project based on that artist.
Pioneer History – Grades 6 – 8. Taught by Lesa Crisp. Cost $36.
Spanish – Grades 5 – 8. Taught by Suzette LaPorte-Ayo. Cost is $60. Immersion in these programs occurs through conversation with the instructor and classmates, games, art, videos and books.
Health For High Schoolers (continuation of first session – no new students). Taught by Angela Lengley. Cost is $50.
Research Paper – Grades 7 – 12. Taught by Sarah Small. Cost is $60. The purpose of this class is to lead students through the process of writing a research paper from start to finish. Finishing assignments at home is absolutely essential. Only a few spots are available in this class. Prerequisites: students must have taken either my essay class or Julie Cagle's literature/history course or must submit a 5-paragraph essay.
CSI for Kids - Ages 8 – 11. Taught by Pat Hoffman. Cost is $25. Fingerprinting, Hair Analysis, Handwriting Analysis, Composite Sketching, etc...learn the skills of a Crime Scene Investigator! Each child will receive a briefcase with their completed assignments at the end of the semester. Limit: 12 students.
Classes at 1 p.m.
Book Cooks – Ages 3 – 9 years. Taught by Pat Hoffman. Cost is $25. Class will read books and prepare a recipe based on the stories. A cookbook will be given out at the end of the semester. Limit: 16 students.
Spanish – Grades K – 2. Suzette LaPorte-Ayo. Cost is $60. The students will be immersed in Spanish through games, songs and finger plays from the instructor’s native country.
American Sign Language – Grades 3 – 5. Taught by Sandra Harrison. Cost is $25. Experiential conversational instruction in American Sign Language with the use of the English Language.
Readers’ Theater/Drama – Ages 8 – 12 years. Taught by Leigh Laney. Cost is $30. The first part of this course will be performing a different Readers’ Theater script in each class. The second part of this class will be practicing for and performing a short play at the Spring Finale. Child must be able to read.
Rediscovering Lost Arts – Grades 4 and up. Taught by Teresa McKinnon. Cost is $40.
Knitting – Grades 6 – adult. Continuing group. Taught by Karen Quilliams. No fee.
Art/Drawing – Grades 7 – 12. Taught by Jennifer McIntyre. Cost is $95. Drawing I - Students will complete a notebook using various methods and techniques to use with drawing (perspective, shading, density, etc.). In Drawing II, students will expand their understanding of drawing with inks and colored pencils. In Drawing III, students will develop their own personal style (requires teacher approval and completion of Drawing I and Drawing II).
Algebra I – Grades 8 – 12. Taught by Sarah Kerr. Cost is $20. Class is over at 2:15 p.m. An algebra course using the text Elementary Algebra with Applications (Terry Wesner and Harry Nustad). Book is available as text or for download (free).
Bard – Grades 9 – 12. Taught by Lesa Crisp. Cost is $60. A literary look at Shakespeare from a Christian perspective. We will cover two plays and write about each play. We will also watch film versions of the plays (when available) and do some read-aloud.
Classes at 2 p.m.
Spanish 1 and 2 – Grades 9 – 12. Taught by Suzette LaPorte-Ayo. Cost is $92. Students will be introduced to Spanish grammar in the first course and will be immersed in Spanish through games, songs and finger plays typical of the instructor’s native country. Spanish grammar will be expanded in later course.
4-H Club – All ages. This is free, but some projects have fees. Citizenship, leadership, public speaking, arts, crafts and community service. Students learn a variety of skills working on individual and group projects.
All Outside Classes
Middle School Classes and High School Classes outside of BHEA Monday Fun are currently full. Check with individual teachers to see if there are any openings in specific classes.
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• Sep. 26, 2006 - Monday Fun Fall Dates
BHEA Fall Session 2006 Class Schedule
Aug. 21 (High School Only)
Aug. 28 (High School Only)
Sept. 4 (No classes)
Sept. 11 (No classes)
Sept. 18
Sept. 25
Oct. 2
Oct. 9 (No classes)
Oct. 16
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• Jul. 10, 2006 - BHEA Enrichment Classes: Full Descriptions
This list will be including in the upcoming Kick-off edition of the newsletter. Class Registration will be JULY 29 at Broadway United Methodist Church. Stay tuned for more details on that! You will need to pay the teachers IN FULL at Kick-off.
9:30-10:20
Mash and Smash Book Cooks
Ages: 2s and 3s
Instructor: Pat Hoffman
Cost: $20
Course Description: Toddlers will read short books and make related recipes.
Preschool Books
Ages: 3-5
Instructor: Donna Williams
Cost: $20
Course Description: We will be reading a book each week and activities to go along with each book. Each child will receive their own booklet of all they worked on over the 10 weeks. We will also play games, and sing songs to go along with the stories.
Ocean Unit Study
Grades: K-2nd
Fee: $25
Instructors: Laura Green and Krista Allison
Course Description: Each class would include ocean literature, a song or poem, manipulatives, discussion and a hands-on activity to take home. We’ll cover various skills each time, including math, science, Bible, and early language arts concepts.
American Sign Language
Grades: K-2nd
Fee: $25
Instructor: Sandra Harrison
Course Description: A combination of silent games, experiences, and music to give students the feel for communicating solely with their facial expressions and hands. This class will explore basic American Sign Language vocabulary, grammar, and syntax within the context of themed lessons (i.e. colors, food, animals, family, manners, etc.).
Hebrew Dance
Grades: 2nd and up
Fee: $30
Instructor: Pam Stott
Course Description: Students will learn how to worship the Lord with Hebrew and other praise dances. No previous dance experience or special clothing is necessary. This class traditionally performs at the Christmas program and Monday Fun finale.
Literature Units (Total Language Plus)
Grades: 3rd-5th
Fee: $50 (does not include texts)
Instructor: Amy Brown
Course Description: We will be focusing on The Cricket in Time Square and Charlotte's Web. Parents will be purchasing their own manuals and each novel. Each book will be studied for 5 weeks, with a focus on: vocabulary (any testing to be done by parents), spelling (any testing to be done by parents), a weekly writing assignment (these will be reviewed for basic grammatical errors, spelling and content), and lesson extension ideas. Class time will include an intro to vocabulary for the week, discussion of one major theme for the assigned chapters and an activity relating to the topic.
Requirements: Parents should choose courses based on the reading ability of their child. If you have a non-reader, even the Grade 3-5 would be very challenging for your child. I would err on the side of too easy, rather than too difficult! We want children to love reading, not frustrate them. There are a couple of good grade-level reading assessments listed at homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/articles/060899.htm
You will need to purchase: Total Language Plus manual for the two novels, the two novels and a binder to organize materials.
Prima Latina
Grades: 2nd -6th (you must be able to read and write fairly well to be able to follow along in this class)
Fee: $40.00 per session + cost of workbook and pronunciation cd (one time cost $18-$20)
Instructor: Leigh Laney
Course Description: This is a 2 session commitment. We will be using the curriculum Prima Latina (Memoria Press). This is a wonderful program! This is an introductory course that includes some fundamentals concepts of English grammar to teach and reinforce an understanding of the basic parts of speech while introducing Latin. We will cover 1-2 lessons a week in class with a minimal amount of "home" work. At the very least be prepared to spend 5-10 minutes a day reciting with the pronunciation cd! Each lesson includes: a grammar skill, five Latin vocabulary words with English derivatives, a practical Latin phrase and one line of a Latin prayer that will be learned completely after 5 lessons. We will learn songs in class and play games and learn to recite together!
Please feel free to contact me with ANY questions at 577-2288 or kampingkiwi@aol.com.
Arts and Crafts
Grades: 3rd-up
Instructor: Caroline Roberts
Fee: $35
Course Description: Learn how to make home-made soap, one-of-a-kind jewelry, origami, pop-up cards, and more. You get to take home your one-of-a-kind creations to enjoy as keepsakes or to give as gifts (just in time for Christmas!). All materials included.
Creation vs. Evolution
Grades: 5th-8th
Instructor: Angela Langley
Fee: $30
Course Description: A close look at the Biblical account of creation. We will also look at the scientific data available that agrees with this account, but which we do not hear in the public forum. The students will be able to recognize, understand and verbalize the facts of creation. They will also be able to recognize and understand evolution when they read it and hear it, no matter how subtle it may be.
Design
Grades: 8th-12th*
Fee: $95/semester plus one time $10 supply fee.
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Course Description: Projects will center around design principles like repetition and anomaly. Additionally we will look at different artists and how they used design in their work. A mixture of media will be used.
*12-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
10:30-11:20
Joyful Noise
Ages: 2-4
Fee: $20
Instructor: Donna Williams
Course Description: A kindermusik-style class for preschoolers and
their moms with a biblical theme. We will learn songs, read stories,
dance, and make musical instruments. (Moms are requested to stay with
their little ones for this class. Please contact Donna if you are a
teacher and are unable to attend class.)
Preschool/Kindergarten Explorations
Ages: 4s through K
Fee: $25
Instructor: Karen Metcalf
Course Description: We will have a fun time studying subjects such as
shapes, counting and science topics using books, activity songs, seat
work, games, hands-on activities and experiments. Students will have
the opportunity to explore beginning reading skills, beginning math
skills, and beginning science skills and have a great time in the
process. Class size minimum: 6, maximum: 10.
Hands-on Math
Grades: K-2nd
Fee: $25
Instructor: Julie Griesen
Course Description: Each week we will work on a different math concept
using literature as a springboard for our daily topic and activity. We
will work on sorting, graphing, measuring, money, estimating, etc.
During the last class each child will receive a set of tangrams and a
tangram book to use at home! We will have fun with Math! Maximum
class size: 12.
Hebrew Dance: Little Praisers
Ages: 4-6
Fee: $30
Instructor: Pam Stott
Course Description: Younger students will learn how to worship the Lord
with Hebrew and other praise dances. No previous dance experience or
special clothing is necessary. This class traditionally performs at
the Christmas program and Monday Fun finale.
Art
Grades: K-3rd
Fee: $46-supplies included, except a project display board.
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Course Description: Every week we will visit an artist and do a project
based on something that we learned about the artist. Projects will
cover things like color theory, design, drawing, painting, etc. Each
student will keep his/her work in a portfolio. Students will create a
display of their own work each session. In the process of creating
their displays students will learn about galleries and how to correctly
display their work. Please note that this will not be a repetition of
last year’s class!
Thinking Skills
Grades 1st –3rd
Cost: $25
Instructor: Marjorie Palmer
Course Description: Students will have fun while working on critical
thinking and following directions. Each week there will be a story
read about our neighborhoods, communities, holidays or seasons to
prepare the child for the activity. They will use a legend involving
the topic to create a picture that tells something about themselves.
At the end of the class the children will share their pictures with
their classmates to learn about each other.
American Girl History: A Hands-on Study of Molly
Grades: 2nd -5th
Instructors: Lisa Best, Tammy Freeny. Caroline Milne
Fee: $25
Class Description: This class will cover the books that make up the
Molly series. The books will not be provided, but can be borrowed from
Blount County Public Library (they have about 3-4 copies of
each book), and the Knoxville libraries. Reading will be required
outside of class and the first book, Meet Molly, should be read prior
to the first class.
U.S. Geography
Grades: 3rd-6th
Fee: $30
Instructor: Amy Brown
Course Description: US Geography will utilize the Cantering the Country
curriculum. All supplies will be furnished, including the US Atlas we
will use in class. We will break the states into 5 regions(a slight
variation on Cantering the Country), looking at one region every two
weeks. One week will be more 'digging for information' in the atlas-
population, state bird, state flag type information and the second will
be a more hands on activity. In addition, students will be given
information to be used throughout the semester covering the states that
we can not cover during class time. Minimum: 8 students .** This class
is basically the same as the Fall 2005 class.
Keeping Nature Notebooks
Grades: 5th-8th
Fee: $40
Instructor: Tia Graham
Course Description: Charlotte Mason said, “Let children at once get in
touch with nature and a habit is formed that will be a source of
delight throughout their lives.” This course is designed to help
children learn how to observe and record nature, to use field guides to
their best advantage, to incorporate poetry and hymns with their
observations, and to learn to draw what they see. It will involve
research and selection, handwriting, art, and actual nature
observation. Students will be provided with a notebook and art kit and
are invited to bring into class their special discoveries from the week
to share.
Challenger Mission: Return to the Moon
Grades: Grades 5 and up
Fee: $20 plus Mission fee of $25-30 (depends on number of participants)
Instructor: Cindy Coleman
Course Description: Would your child like to take a mission to the
moon? This will be a basic space course which will culminate in the
brand new "Return to the Moon" trip at the Challenger Mission Center in
Chattanooga. You can read about the mission center at
www.utc.edu/Outreach/ChallengerCenter/Full%20Missions.htm. You do NOT
have to take the class in order to go on the mission trip, but you will
need to participate in one or two sessions when flight plans and jobs
are assigned. (Class members will get first priority on flight
specialty jobs.) A $10/deposit for the mission trip must be given when
you sign up for the trip. The trip will be Monday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m.
You will need to allow about 2 hours to get to Chattanooga from here.
The mission trip will take 2-4 hours, depending on if we choose to do
the extended activities. (We'll talk about this in class.) Parents
will need to drive there or plan their own carpools. We must have a
minimum of 18 students in order to make this trip happen. Students must
have a solid 5th grade reading level in order to participate. This
class is open to anyone 5th grade and up. Middle and high schoolers
love this trip!
Photography
Grades: 9th-12th*
Fee: $60
Instructor: LaDonna Covert
Course Description: This is a basic photography class, getting to know
your camera, seeing your surroundings like a photographer, and finding
out fun things you can do with your photographs after you take them.
You will be required to complete assignments; and you must have a
camera (film or digital either one) and be prepared to take 1-3 field
trips on days other than Monday. This will be a one-semester class.
Ages 9th grade and up (including adults) are welcome! The text we will
be using is Designing With Photos by Allison Tyler Jones and Donna
Smylie. The cost for the book is approximately $19.95.
11:30-11:55 LUNCH
12:00-12:50
American Sign Language
Ages: Preschool
Fee: $25
Instructor: Sandra Harrison
Course Description: A combination of craft, music, reading, and signs
to introduce preschoolers to basic signs based on colors, foods,
numbers, letters, animals, family and basic conversational material
including manners.
Preschool Bible
Ages: 3-5
Fee: $25
Instructor: Karen Metcalf
Course Description: Each week, this fun class time follows the same
format, including activity songs, finger plays, poems and a different
Bible story and related activity each week. The repetition is very
comfortable and pleasant for younger children and they enjoy and
anticipate and join into the class better because of the consistency
and familiarity. It gives them a feeling of pride and control when
they know what is coming next and how to respond to it. The Fall
Semester Preschool Bible Fun class will focus mainly on Old Testament
Bible stories, with some lessons about the birth of Christ as the
Christmas season approaches. Class size minimum: 5, maximum: 8.
Super Bible Heroes
Age/Grade: 4 1/2 years-2nd
Fee: $25
Instructor: Julie Griesen
Course Description: We will explore ten different Super Bible Heroes.
We will begin with Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and Elijah. And we
will end with David, Daniel, Jesus, Peter, and Paul. We will learn and
act out their stories (with some costumes), have a memory verse each
week, and make our own Super Bible Heroes book. I hope to get the kids
excited about reading (listening to) their Bible and learning more
about the stories in it!
Writing and Illustrating Terrific Books
Grades: 1st –4th
Fee: $20
Instructor: Pat Hoffman
Course Description: Class will learn all the phases of making a book
such as Brainstorming, Research, Characters, Setting, Rough Draft,
Revision, Editing, Format, Layout, Binding, etc....with a fun, creative
"hands-on" approach. Each student will receive a copy of Look At My
Book by Loreen Leedy.
Magic Treehouse
Grades: 2nd-6th
Fee: $30
Instructor: Leigh Laney
Course Description: This is a fun way to get kids excited about
reading! We will read Magic Tree House books #9-#12 this session. The
first book will be Dolphins at Daybreak. In class we will complete a
passport page (sort of mini book report) for each book read. We will
also do crafts and projects based on whatever subject we are studying.
The students will complete a notebook to take home at the sessions
end. In the past we have had a Japanese tea ceremony, done science
experiments, made dioramas of castles, had a treasure hunt, created our
own dinosaur and named them and learned to write hieroglyphs, just to
name a few activities.
Art
Grades: 3rd-6th
Fee: $46-supplies included, except a project display board.
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Course Description: Every week we will visit an artist and do a project
based on something that we learned about the artist. Projects will
cover things like color theory, design, drawing, painting, etc. Each
student will keep his/her work in a portfolio. Students will create a
display of their own work each session. In the process of creating
their displays students will learn about galleries and how to correctly
display their work. Please note that this will not be a repetition of
last year’s class!
Spanish
Grades: 5th-8th
Fee: $60
Instructor: Suzette LaPorte-Ayo
Course Description: Immersion in these programs occurs through
conversation with the instructor and classmates, games, art, videos and
books. As the students progress they will be able to write their own
short stories or correspond with a child in a Spanish speaking country,
among other things. The students will have new themes about every two
weeks and will get a vocabulary list of what was learned plus a list of
fun optional activities to do at home. Commands (sit, jump, run, etc),
colors, body parts, shapes and weather are reviewed often in addition
to the vocabulary being learned in class. Vocabulary themes are never
repeated (except for a few special themes) so a continuing student will
not get bored of the themes. Class if for beginning and continuing
students. Cost includes materials fee for crafts and handouts,
certificate, level ribbon (for new students only) and level pin.
Marine Biology* (time slot might change)
Grades: 5th-8th
Fee: $35
Instructor: Lesa Crisp
Course Description: We will study different Marine Creatures and their
habitats. There will be an emphasis on Scientific Classification.
There will be a field trip mid-term to one of the Aquariums in the
area (extra cost on a day other than Monday so we can spend most of
the day there. Each week students will have homework assignments
(i.e., short paper or project on the next week's creature). We will
have in class discussion, games, craft activities etc.
Basic Essay Writing
Grades: 7th-12th*
Fee: $60
Instructor: Sarah Small
Course Description: This class will begin with an overview of basic
paragraph writing and lead into writing the essential 5-paragraph
essay, while focusing on refining writing skills. Homework will be
assigned each week. No textbook required.
*12-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit.
Health Education
Grades: 7th-12th*
Fee: $50
Instructor: Angela Langley
Course Description: Emphasis on nutrition and exercise. With obesity
running so rampant in our society, this will be a chance for students
to learn what they should eat, why they should eat it and practice
making correct food choices. We will also discuss exercise and other
health issues appropriate for middle and high school students.
*14-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
1:00-1:50
Book Cooks
Ages: 4-9
Fee: $20
Instructor: Pat Hoffman
Course Description: In each class we will read a story and prepare a
"no bake" recipe in the class. We will also enjoy some related
activities as time allows. At the end of the session, each child will
have his/her own cookbook containing all of the recipes they completed
in class. Examples: Read Bread and Jam for Frances and make Scrumptious
Strawberry Jam; Read The Carrot Seed and make Mud.
Spanish
Grades: K-4th
Fee: $60
Instructor: Suzette LaPorte-Ayo
Course Description: The children will be immersed in Spanish through
games, songs and finger plays typical of the instructor’s native
country, videos in Spanish, art projects to reinforce what has been
learned and to take home as a memento, as well as various other
activities. The children will have new themes about every two weeks and
will get a vocabulary list of what was learned plus a list of fun
optional activities to do at home. Commands (sit, jump, run, etc),
colors, body parts, shapes and weather are reviewed often in addition
to the vocabulary being learned in class. Vocabulary themes are never
repeated (except for a few special themes) so a continuing student will
not get bored of the themes. For beginners and continuing students.
Cost includes materials fee for crafts and handouts, certificate, level
ribbon (for new students only) and level pin.
Hands-on History: Middle Ages
Grades: 1st-4th
Fee: $30
Instructor: Tina Riley
Course Description: Students will study History of the Middle Ages
through class instruction, literature and hands-on activities.
American Sign Language
Grades: 3rd-5th
Fee: $25
Instructor: Sandra Harrison
Course Description: Experiential conversational instruction in American
Sign Language without the use of the English language. In other words,
this is a “hands and facial expression class” only. Students will be
exposed to American Sign Language vocabulary within the context of
everyday conversation and experience. Students will learn the basic
syntax and grammar of American Sign Language. History of Deaf culture
including American Sign Language will be the only thing instructed in
spoken English.
Readers’ Theatre/Drama
Ages: 8-12 years
Fee: $30
Instructor: Leigh Laney
Course Description: This class will consist of two parts- the first
half of session will be performing a different Readers Theater script
each class. The second half will be practicing and then performing a
short play or skit at the Christmas program. Child must be able to read
and follow along with the script. This does not mean you have to be an
excellent reader; this class will help sharpen up reading skills.
Literature Units (Total Language Plus)
Grades: 5th-8th
Fee: $50
Instructor: Amy Brown
Course Description: Course Description: We will be focusing on Amos
Fortune, Free Man and My side of the Mountain. Parents will be
purchasing their own manuals and each novel. Each book will be studied
for 5 weeks, with a focus on: vocabulary (any testing to be done by
parents), spelling (any testing to be done by parents), a weekly
writing assignment (these will be reviewed for basic grammatical
errors, spelling and content), and lesson extension ideas. Class time
will include an intro to vocabulary for the week, discussion of one
major theme for the assigned chapters and an activity relating to the
topic.
Requirements: Parents should choose courses based on the reading
ability of their child. If you have a non-reader, even the Grade 3-5
would be very challenging for your child. I would err on the side of
too easy, rather than too difficult! We want children to love reading,
not frustrate them. There are a couple of good grade-level reading
assessments listed at homeschooling.gomilpitas.com/articles/060899.htm
You will need to purchase: Total Language Plus manual for the two novels, the two novels and a binder to organize materials.
Culture Through Time: a look at the artistic expressions of human beings through history
Grades: 5th-8th
Fee: $40
Instructor: Tia Graham
Course Description: “Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything
beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting” (Ralph Waldo Emerson).
What was “beautiful” to the people of the past? How did they live? What
was “the news” in their time? We'll take a sampling of five historic
periods: Ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, Sovereignty
and Revolution, and Industrialization. We'll view the art they created,
sample the food they ate, read their poetry and literature, and touch
on the major issues of their time. It'll be a hands-on historical
experience that will help students glimpse how culture has developed
over time.
Basic Knitting
Grades: 6th–adult
Fee: $17
Instructor: Karen Quilliams
Course Description: In this class, beginners will learn the basics of
knitting with various yarns while creating several simple projects such
as washcloths, baby hats, scarves, and an afghan (group project). They
will learn basic skills including casting on and binding off, simple
stitches such as garter and pearl, measuring the gauges, and how to
increase and decrease rows. The instructor will provide the follow
materials for the course: 1 pair #7 knitting needles, yarn for three
projects, miscellaneous sewing notions.
Students will need to provide their own: sewing scissors, project bag,
gauge checker, other knitting needles as desired by student, and yarn
for the scarf project. (Unless you already own the above, DO NOT buy
these items before course begins, as we will discuss their selection in
class.) Class maximum: 10 students.
Algebra 1
Grades: 8th –12th*
Fee: $20 plus text
Instructor: Sarah Kerr
Course Description: An Algebra course for students in 8th-12th grade.
The text is Elementary Algebra with Applications by Terry H. Wesner,
Harry L. Nustad. ISBN#0-697-08580-5. The book is available for
download and printing free at www.totallyfreemath.com or for purchase
at Amazon.com. Used it is between $2 and $20.
*12-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
A Christian Look at the Bard * (time slot might change)
Grades: 9th-12th*
Fee: $60 (includes texts)
Instructor: Lesa Crisp
Course Description: A literary analysis course on Shakespeare with a
Christian viewpoint. We will cover two plays per semester: Hamlet and
Taming of the Shrew first semester and Julius Caesar and Much Ado About
Nothing second semester. Students will have questions to answer each
week and will write a five-paragraph paper about each play. In class
we will watch film versions of each play (as available), and we will do
some read-aloud of the plays. A strong emphasis will be placed on
class discussion and participation. I will grade papers for content
only; the parents should grade for punctuation, spelling and grammar.
The films I plan to view are PG at most. Parents should understand that
Shakespeare wrote for an adult audience and therefore deals with issues
that are adult in nature, e.g., male/female interaction, suicide,
etc. The text I am using to base the course on examines all of the
themes in the plays from a distinctly Christian viewpoint, and I am
excited about exploring these issues with your teens.
*14-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
Drawing I, II and III
Grades: 7th-12th*
Fee: $95/semester plus one time $10 supply fee.
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Course Descriptions:
• Drawing 1: Students will complete a notebook using various methods
and techniques to use with drawing, such as perspective, shading,
foreshortening, surface, size, contour lines, density.
A brief introduction to the history of drawing is also included.
• Drawing II (prerequisite—Drawing I): Students will complete a
notebook expanding their study of drawing using various media like ink
and colored pencils. Students will take a look at specific Masters and
their style and how they used drawing.
• Drawing III (prerequisites–Drawing I and Drawing II and teacher
approval as this class will involve some independent studying):
Students will complete a notebook expanding their study of drawing and
developing their own personal style. They will be guided while they
develop their own projects using research of artist's styles. Students
will need some basic supplies to complete occasional work at home. (For
9th grade and up.)
*12-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
2:00-2:50
4-H
Grades: preK and up
Fees: Free but some costs are involved in some project groups
Instructors: Various
Course Description: Citizenship, leadership, public speaking, arts and
crafts, community service, food and nutrition, sewing, caring for
animals, gardening, recreation, entomology, computer science,
photography, budgeting, government, GPS, environmental science, camps,
contests, parties, honor club, ribbons, awards, scholarships,
participation in the TVA fair, judging teams, local, county,
sub-regional and regional events, state events: 4-H is all this and
more! The Homespun 4-H Club will have our big meeting on the 2nd Monday
of each month. Project groups will meet according to their own
schedules to be determined in meetings. All ages are welcome. We have
something for everyone. For more information, please contact Lori Wade
at 984-3693 or Victoria DeFreese at 577-7045.
Introduction to Piano Keyboard: Group Piano Class
Grades: 4th-8th
Fee: $65
Instructor: Linda McCausland
Course Description:
Students (grades 4 - 8) will be taught beginning music theory and how
to read musical notation. They will learn to play piano pieces from a
first year piano course. No prior musical experience is required.
Class fee covers instruction and all teaching materials. Each student
must bring a keyboard to class each week. Class minimum: 4; Class
maximum: 10 Piano class questions?: lindamccausland@bellsouth.net
Spanish 1&2
Grades: 9th-12th
Fee: $92 ($30.33/month) per semester
Instructor: Suzette LaPorte-Ayo
Course Description: Students will be introduced to the Spanish grammar
in the first courses combined with conversation with the instructor and
classmates, videos, and music. Cultural aspects will also be discussed.
In further courses grammar will be expanded on and students might
correspond with a student from a Spanish speaking country, memorize
poems, work with proverbs, or act out a play among other things.
*12-week course begins Aug. 21. For credit. 2 semester commitment.
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• Jun. 16, 2006 - New Class Added: Little Praisers
| Pam Stott has added a "Little Praisers" Hebrew Dance class. This will be at 10:30 during our enrichment class program and is for ages 4-6. |
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• Jun. 9, 2006 - Geometry and Chemistry Classes
Geometry
Fee: $80/semester
Text: Bob Jones Geometry for Christian Schools, 2nd Edition
Pre-requisite: Algebra 1
Chemistry (and lab)
Fee: $95
Text: Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry, 2nd Edition
Pre-requisite: Algebra 1
For Both Classes
Instructor: David vanderVeen
Day: Friday afternoons August-May, time TBA
Location: Mr. vanderVeen's home in Alcoa
To register: Contact Mr. vanderVeen at 379-9181 or david.p.vanderveen@alstom.power.com
About the Instructor
David attended Auburn U. and has a BS in Electrical Engineering. He served as an officer in the US Army in the Signal Corp for 4 years and has been in the engineering work force for 25 years, working in the chemical, pharmaceutical, nuclear, environmental, and power industries. He attends Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. He and his wife Becky have three children, who have always been homeschooled. David has taught high school math and science classes for homeschooled students for years.
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• Jun. 6, 2006 - Physical Science Class
I am planning to teach an 8th grade level Physical Science class next year. It would be an appropriate class for advanced seventh graders or for early high school students as well. It is my understanding that it can be counted as a high school science course. Here is what the author says of the book we will be using, Exploring Creation with Physical Science (Apologia):
"This course is designed to be the last science course the student takes before high school biology. Thus, we generally recommend it as an 8th grade course. However, if your student was recently in public school, he or she might need to wait until 9th grade to use it."
Class will meet weekly, most likely on Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:30 with the exception of one week a month when it will begin and end a half-hour later. It will likely meet at Heritage Middle School in the science lab that I use as a teacher. This is fairly well-stocked with the non-consumable supplies a lab should have: balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, microscopes, dissection equipment, etc. I will not be sure of this meeting place until I get approval from my principal for next year.
Each session will involve a lab procedure related to the current topic of study. Students will be expected to complete reading, bookwork, and study guides before the lab session so they will be prepared to ask questions for clarification and participate fully in the lab procedures. In addition, each session will include a Q&A time related to the covered material and some direct instruction on concepts that require deeper explanation or a different perspective.
I will provide a detailed syllabus with daily assignments. I will occasionally prepare an experiment for the students to work on at home. Students will also keep an ongoing lab notebook and will complete one formal lab report each month (which I will teach them how to do early on). I will collect and grade these lab reports. Parents will be responsible for seeing that work is completed and corrected, as well as administering the unit tests and reporting scores to me. I will keep records of each student's test scores for evaluation purposes.
As a consulting teacher, I will develop some type of controlled electronic communication system (like a Yahoo! group) to allow students to post questions regarding the material. I can post responses to these for the whole group to read. Other students may respond as well. Periodically, I will also post websites that will be useful in comprehending the material.
During the 05-06 school year, I taught a homeschool Biology class using this model. I have also been teaching 7th grade general science at Heritage Middle School for 6 years. Prior to that I taught a variety of high school level science classes in Loudon County for 6 years. In previous years I have enjoyed running a Science Club in conjunction with American Heritage girls. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Maryville College, a Masters Degree in Education Curriculum and Instruction, and an Educational Specialist degree in Administration and Supervision.
The text we will be using will be Exploring Creation with Physical Science and parents will also need a copy of the solutions and tests manual.
The fee for this course will be $125/semester and I require a two semester commitment. I believe the current policy for grade 7-12 classes is:
Pay in full OR
* 25% ($31.25) at sign up;
* 25% at first class on Aug. 22;
* 25% on Oct. 3;
* Last payment for the semester: November
Let me know if you are interested or have questions.
Greg Metcalf
ggmetcalf@bellsouth.net
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• Jun. 3, 2006 - Fall 2005 Enrichment Classes (Mondays)
While this schedule should give you a fairly solid idea of class times, please note that this schedule is subject to change. Occasionally teachers decide not to teach and must cancel a class. The elementary program will begin on Sept. 18 (10 weeks), and the high school classes will start on Aug. 21. All class sign-ups will be held on July 29. Location of sign-ups TBA.
9:30-10:20
Mash and Smash Book Cooks..........Pat Hoffman..........2s and 3s
Preschool Books.......... Donna Williams.......... 4s and 5s
Ocean Unit Study.......... Laura Greene/Krista Allison.......... K-2nd
American Sign Language.......... Sandra Harrison.......... K-2nd
Hebrew Dance.......... Pam Stott.......... 2nd and up
Arts and Crafts.......... Caroline Roberts.......... 3rd-6th
Prima Latina..........Leigh Laney.......... 3rd-6th
Literature Units (TLP).......... Amy Brown.......... 3rd-5th
Creation vs. Evolution.......... Angela Langley.......... 5th – 8th
Art (TBA: Drawing, Design, or Color Theory).......... Jennifer McIntyre.......... 7th-12th
10:30-11:20
Joyful Noise.......... Donna Williams.......... 2s and 3s
Preschool.......... Karen Metcalf.......... 4s and 5s
Hands-on Math.......... Julie Griesen.......... K-2
Art.......... Jennifer McIntyre.......... K-2nd
Thinking Skills.......... Marjorie Palmer.......... 1st -3rd
American Girl History........... T. Freeny, L. Best, C. Milne........... 2nd-5th
U.S. Geography......... Amy Brown.......... 3rd-6th
Keeping Nature Notebooks.......... Tia Graham......... 5th-8th
Photography.......... LaDonna Covert.......... 9th-12th
11:30-11:55 LUNCH
12:00-12:50
American Sign Language.......... Sandra Harrison.......... preschool
Preschool Explorations.......... Karen Metcalf.......... 4s and 5s
How Kids Can Write and Illustrate Terrific Books!.......... Pat Hoffman.......... K-3rd
Bible Heroes.......... Julie Griesen.......... K-2nd
Magic Treehouse.......... Leigh Laney.......... 2nd –5th
Art.......... Jennifer McIntyre.......... 3rd-6th
Spanish.......... Suzette LaPorte-Ayo.......... 5th-8th
Marine Biology.......... Lesa Crisp.......... 5th-8th
Basic Essay Writing.......... Sarah Small.......... 7th -12th
Health and Nutrition.......... Angela Langley.......... 7th-12th
1:00-1:50
Book Cooks.......... Pat Hoffman........... preK-3rd
Spanish........... Suzette LaPorte-Ayo.......... K-4th
Hands-on History: Middle Ages.......... Tina Riley........... K-2nd
American Sign Language.......... Sandra Harrison.......... 3rd-5th
Readers’ Theatre/Drama.......... Leigh Laney.......... 3rd–6th
Literature Units (TLP).......... Amy Brown.......... 5th-8th
Culture Through Time.......... Tia Graham.......... 5th-8th
Algebra 1 .......... Sarah Kerr.......... 7th-12th
A Christian Look at the Bard.......... Lesa Crisp.......... 9th-12th
Art (TBA: Drawing, Design, or Color Theory).......... Jennifer McIntyre.......... 7th-12th
2:00-2:50
4-H
Group Piano Lessons.......... Linda McCausland
Spanish 1&2.......... Suzette LaPorte-Ayo.......... 9th-12th
Art (TBA: Drawing, Design, or Color Theory)........... Jennifer McIntyre.......... 7th-12th |
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