Everest Academy

Sponsored by Everest Family Ministry in Graysville, Alabama

Quality Information & Support for Those Homeschooling in Alabama

High School Free Curriculum
Multiple Subjects
  • APTPLUS and Discovery EducationFREE Discovery Channel Streaming -  In Alabama, the PBS stations have paid for a subscription to Discovery Channel streaming, and all you have to do is sign up and have access to TONS OF educational videos for the kids TOTALLY FREE.  It is something homeschoolers in most states are paying over $250 for.  I just signed up here http://www.aptv.org/aptplus/
  • BrainPop  Math, technology, science, health. You have limited usage free on a daily basis or you can subscribe for unlimited usage.
  • The OpenCourseWare Consortium is a collaboration of more than 200 higher-education institutions that provide free access to high-quality educational materials via the Web. 
  • FREE: Federal Resources for Educational Excellence - Teaching and Learning Resources From Federal Agencies


Economics

  • The Crash Course Ready to learn everything you need to know about the economy in the shortest amount of time? The Crash Course seeks to provide you with a baseline understanding of the economy so that you can better appreciate the risks that we all face.
  • The Stock Market Game gives students the chance to practice hands on real-world math.  Each student gets the chance to invest a hypothetical $100,000 in an on-line portfolio.  While playing the game, students learn economic and financial concepts that they will use the rest of their lives.  

  •  PowerPay is a system designed to help you eliminate debt in the fastest possible way.

    Junior Achievement $ave, USA
  • These 12 lessons cover budgeting, the importance of saving, understanding the cost of credit and how to use it, and more.  There are lessons here for elementary, middle school, and high school aged children.  Download all 12 lessons here

Math 

Science


Health
  • BAM In order to stay healthy, we really need to make sure to get enough exercise. Most kids these days aren't active enough. Here's an innovative website from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, part of the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Geography
  • Globalmania eBook - From Knowledge Quest, this eBook promises to teach world geography in just 7 months. Globalmania makes use of an organized plan and online resources to help students master world geography. It also includes several quality world maps.

History & Social Studies
  • 2009 The Year of Alabama History Etched in the cornerstone of our American heritage, you will discover Native American, Civil War and Civil Rights history, as well as a proud heritage in music, sports and aviation in Alabama.
  • Jamestown features colorful artwork, animated maps and drawings, primary source documents, and insights from historical experts. 
  • Hippo Campus - Great site for Government, History, and Religion.

  • The American Form of Government



    InfluentialPicture


    People of Influence
     

    Grammar

    Holidays

    Cooking

    Art
    • The Artist Toolkit - This site demonstrates different elements of art, has an art encyclopedia, and much more. 

    Typing & Computers

    • FreshBrain  - The "Technology Exploration Platform for Teens"

    • Stretch Break is designed to help prevent computer related strain injuries by reminding students to take breaks while using the computer.  Every 30 minutes the software asks students if they would like to stretch.  Full animated figures lead students through simple stretches.  Then the software returns students to the task they were working on.  Teachers can designate how long to wait between stretch sessions and how many stretches to lead students through in a session.


    Music

    • Classics for Kids -  This looks like a very interesting site to teach about classical music.  It introduces a new lessons weekly. 
    • New York Philharmonic -  Learn about composers, instruments, and more. Play games associated with concert music.

    • Piano Nanny  

    • Go Piano -  “Learn to play the piano with online keyboard lessons and free piano instruction online. FREE piano lessons online from basic to advanced.”

    • Free Guitar Lessons

    Bible

    About Everest Academy

    We believe that the parent has the best interests of their children at heart. We believe that the parent is the first and only teacher that a child needs. In keeping with this philosophy, we wish to be a very hands-off cover school and allow the parent to lead and guide their children in the direction and at the pace they feel is best suited to their children. We ask only for what the law requires while offering support along with quality resources to aid families in their efforts.

    Contact Information

    Everest Academy
    1521 3rd St SE
    Graysville, AL 35073
    (205) 674-6030
    Contact Us
    but please read me first...


    Event Calendar

    Photobucket

    New Pictures

    Photobucket

    Deb's Daily Ramblings

    A Day In the Life...
    After April 2008
    April 2008
    March 2008
    February 2008
    January 2008
    December 2007
    November 2007
    October 2007
    September 2007

    Check Out These Awesome On-Line Communities Just for Alabama Homeschoolers


    Paypal



    Check Out This Awesome Site For Inspiration

    Photobucket



    Debbi Spradlin




    Photobucket