Keystones of the OT – The Torah Study (Grades 7-10) Brenda Hall - is a unique Bible program that offers students insight into the scripture. This class can count for a junior high Ancient World History course or one credit as a High School Bible elective. The Torah Study will explore the themes of the first 5 books of the Old Testament, which give a foundation for understanding the entire Bible. Through Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy we move from the creation and fall of man, to the call of Abraham, to the creation of a nation and a system of worship, and finally the choice of life or death. Students will discover the various types of covenants, understand the names of God as He reveals himself, learn the literary devices and types used in scripture. We will study suzerain treaties and the people/geography of the ANE. We will learn the significance of the tamarisk tree in Genesis, the picture of redemption in the Red Sea crossing, and the beautiful picture of Christ in the Levitical sacrifice for the healed leper. The first semester ends with a review the plagues of Egypt and a study of the Passover including a Passover meal in class. The second semester begins with studying the tabernacle and the Levitcal priesthood. We conclude with marching orders from Mt. Sinai in Numbers and finish up with the book of Deuteronomy. Each semester the students will select a project to be presented in class. Weekly assignments will include Bible readings, worksheets, charts, word studies and maps. Students will need a 3-ring binder with 15 tabs, NAS Bible, and a set of colored pencils, and a pair of scissors. Cost of the class is 10 payments of $40. There is also a one-time $60 curriculum fee. Note: The material will be sent via e-mail each week for students to print out and place in notebook prior to coming to class. Mail registration form and tuition payments to: Brenda Hall, 2005 Shasta Ridge, Conroe, TX 77304. Payments are due the 1st of each month or on the first class of the month. Payments are late after the 10th with a $5 late fee. Brenda can be contacted at EBHall7@aol.com or 936-756-1217
History of Ideas -Grades 11-12 - Christy Hill This worldview course is not really a history class, it is a documentation of the progression of thought through the study of competing worldviews. This course is an intensive comparison of the biblical Christian worldview and the Secular, Marxist, Cosmic (New Age), Postmodern, and Islamic Worldviews. It is a one year course in which the student will look at these competing worldviews and their beliefs on Theology, Philosophy, Ethics, Biology, Ethics, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Politics, Economics, and History. The texts that we will be using are “Understanding the Times” by David Noebel, (ISBN#0-936163-00-3) and “The Reason for God” by Tim Keller, (ISBN#978-0-525-95049-3). Two larger (3-5 Pages) writing assignments will be due (one at the end of each semester) as well as a weekly reading journal which will be turned in at the end of each month. Each student will need a spiral bound notebook for taking notes/journal and a ‘pocket folder’ for handouts. The cost for this course will be $40 dollars per month. Payments may be made on the first class period of the month or mailed to: Christy Hill, 5706 Stone Creek Dr. Magnolia, Tx 77354. Contact information for Miss Hill is email: christy_hill_89@yahoo.com or phone (832) 655-5553.
ACTING CHESS SEWING
Acting is FUN(damental)! (Grades 1-12) Katt Gilcrease The 2011/2012 theater class took first place in one-act plays at the Renaissance Faire. Another exciting class project was their black and white film production (link to view part one of this film). This class will focus on the fundamentals of acting, stage crafting, make-up, lighting, sound design, and costuming. The class will also cover different aspects of film and TV acting with a primary study in stage acting. Students will work together on scenes from different plays, monologues, and poems. Students will also work on scenes from different TV shows, movies, and commercials. Students will be required to memorize some scenes and monologues for presentations. If you are interested in acting or public speaking, this is class is for you! The fee for this class if $45 per month. Contact information for Mr. Gilcrease is (936) 661-6070. Registration and payment mailing address is Katt Gilcrease, 180 Frank Cloud Rd., Huntsville, TX 77320.
CHESS - (Grades K – 8) Steve Keener. FLYER & registration form Student will receive one half hour lesson and have a one half hour practice and play session. Lessons are general in nature and geared toward the abilities of the group.Active Learning Services has been providing chess lessons to scholastic chess students for over 15 years. We have over 60 school programs in Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Our instructors are tournament chess coaches with years of experience teaching children from beginners to tournament players. Contact information is (281) 257-0078 or email mborchelt@usachess.com. Website: www.activelearningcamps.com
SEWING BASICS - (Grades 6 -10) Carolyn Hill - this beginning sewing course will cover how to use a sewing machine and serger, how to read and follow a pattern, how to do basic hand stitches, how to do simple alterations and how to actually sew a simple garment. Class projects will include a pin cushion, pajama pants and if time permits, an apron. No previous sewing experience is required. Students will need their own sewing machine, but the serger will be provided. Moms of students are invited to register for this class as well. This class meets on Thursday mornings from 9:00-10:30. Supply Fee of $20 per student and registration form need to be mailed to 5706 Stone Creek Dr., Magnolia, TX 77354. Cost is $40 per month, paid on the first class of each month. Contact Carolyn Hill via email, ckhill_2000@yahoo.com or cell phone, 832-655-3111 with any questions regarding the class.
ART
Art 1 (Ages 8-11) Cindy Johnson - We begin with a short study of art history based upon the Cornerstone curriculum and Frances Schaeffer’s book,“How Shall We Then Live?” We will study shifts in style from period to period to see art in the flow of history. Students will learn that the changes in art indicate changes in worldview, and begin to understand how to be good judges of art. In this class, this means we look at a lot of pictures of great art and discuss them. Students always enjoy this and it doesn’t take them long to form and state their own opinions! After this, the class is hands-on as we learn the basic elements of art: space, line, shape, texture, value, etc., and progress to color, learning more complex techniques. We begin with pencils and progress to ink pens, watercolor pencils and various other color mediums. Students will learn how to see, and how to draw what they see. The majority of their work will be from looking at real objects, copying great works, and using their imaginations. There will be many surprises and games thrown in to keep them guessing and excited. There will be weekly assignments. Homework: 1-2 hours per week, depending on student’s personal interest. To register, please fill out the registration form and send along with a check for $115.00 (see breakdown) to Cindy Johnson, Five Catfeet Court, The Woodlands, TX 77381. $45.00 = one month’s tuition and $70.00 = one semester supply fee. All supplies purchased will be given to the students to keep; I will also have a short list of supplies for you to purchase. You may contact her at 281-734-3362 or crazymomma100@yahoo.com.
Art 2 (Ages 12-14) Cindy Johnson - Class begins with a study of art history based upon the Cornerstone art history curriculum and Frances Schaeffer’s book, How Shall We Then Live? Studying art periods through history, we learn that changes in art reflect changes in worldview, and how to distinguish worthy art from bad art. Students will begin with pencil and proceed to India ink with bamboo pens, then with brushes. After this, students will work with various colored mediums including colored inks. We will enjoy great paintings and sometimes copy them. We will study the basic elements of art and continue on to color, balance, viewpoint, emphasis, and much more. Students will learn to both draw what they see and use their imaginations. This is a messy and very fun class, and will include many surprises along the way. There will be weekly assignments, and grading will be based upon completion of same, not upon artistic talent. Homework: 1-2 hours weekly. Contact Cindy at crazymomma100 [at] yahoo [dot] com or 281-419-7963. To register, please fill out the registration form and send along with a check for $115.00 ($45.00 plus $70.00 semester supply fee) to Five Catfeet Court, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
High School Art (Ages 15 -18) Cindy Johnson Class begins with a study of art history. Study will be similar to that as stated in Art 1, but much more in-depth. We will progress through time periods covering Christian, Byzantine, Pre-Renaissance, Renaissance, Reformation, Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, etc. all the way up to modern times. We will continually discuss how to distinguish worthy art from bad art – not just fine arts, but books, movies, music, etc. The majority of the class will be learning the elements of art and moving to composition, studies of depth, one- and two-point perspective, atmospheric perspective, proportion, etc. During the year, we will use pencils, artists’ pens, vine and compressed charcoal and watercolors, do metal embossing, and encounter a number of surprises along the way. Students will learn how to see, and how to draw what they see. The majority of their work will be drawn directly from life; in addition they will copy great works, manipulate and use pictures and photos, and draw from their imaginations. There will be weekly assignments, and grading will be based on completion of these. Note: grading will NOT apply to a student's artistic ability, but that student's inclusion of all assignments in his weekly work. Cost for supplies will be $70.00 per semester. Students will be asked to bring easy-to-obtain supplies to class. Homework: 1-3 hours/week. Two credits: One high school fine arts credit, one art history credit. Class cost: $45.00 per month, 1 1/2 hour class per week. To register, please fill out the registration form and send along with a check for $115.00 ($45.00 plus $70.00 semester supply fee) to Cindy Johnson, Five Catfeet Court, The Woodlands, TX 77381. Contact her at crazymomma100 [at] yahoo [dot] com or 281-419-7963
MUSIC
Wonderful World of Woodwinds! Beginner Woodwind Class (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone) - 5th grade and up (younger grades upon teacher approval)—Marcie Taylor This class is an opportunity for homeschoolers to learn a woodwind band instrument and be able to play their instrument in a small ensemble setting. No music experience required. Students may learn the flute, clarinet, or alto saxophone. Students will perform a short demonstration at Christmas and have several spring performance opportunities. Students will be expected to practice outside of class (practice time increases throughout the year as the students learn more music). Adequate progress cannot be made if the students do not practice at home sufficiently. Ms. Taylor has taught at a large 5A high school as well as home school band classes prior to moving to Conroe and will insure your child learns the skills necessary to be successful on their instrument. Link for student supply list Class cost will be ten payments of $40 each, July 2013 through April 2014. Music Supply Fee of $25 is due with registration to cover the cost of music and supplies issued to the students. Students will also purchase a t-shirt to wear for performances later in the year. Cost will be $20 or less, payable when the shirts are ordered. Please contact Marcie Taylor with any questions at taylorm25[at]yahoo[dot]com or 281-650-7842.
FLUTASTIC! (Advanced Flute Class) (6th and up) Marcie Taylor This class is for Flutastic students with at least one year of experience playing the flute. Utilizing the Blocki Flute Method, students will continue to advance their flute skills and artistry. We will continue to build upon the foundation of a beautiful tone, embouchure flexibility, rhythm, and technique. Learning in this small group environment allows students to develop and improve individual as well as small ensemble skills. Students will perform throughout the year as well as in an end of year performance. Students will be expected to practice at least 150 minutes or more each week outside of class to attain adequate progress. Students will need to provide the following: Flute—including cleaning rod, handkerchief/silk cleaning cloth, and polishing cloth Folding music stand Blocki Student Book 1 ($20) http://www.blockiflute.com/NEW-Blocki-Flute-Method-Student-Book-1-3rd-Edition_p_25.html Pneumo Pro ($30) http://www.blockiflute.com/Pneumo-Pro_p_1.htmlMetronome (can be a separate item or an online download on idevices—this is for home practice, not classroom practice) Class cost will be ten payments of $40 each, July 2012 through April 2013. Discounts are available for siblings and if enrolled in more than one of Ms. Taylor’s classes (please contact her for details). Payments may be mailed to Marcie Taylor at 10132 Champion Village Dr., Conroe TX 77303. Ms. Taylor can be reached at 281-650-7842 or taylorm25[at]yahoo[dot]com
CLUB MUSIC (Ages 4 & 5) Thursdays 2:00-3:00 -Kellie McCulloch, instructor CLUB MUSIC is a one hour, fun interactive music class for ages 4 & 5 where students will begin a foundation of music by experiencing music in many ways. This class includes singing, beats, rhythm, timing, note recognition, pitch, movement to rhythm, instruments, music history, composer color and workbooks, and much more! There will be LOTS of visuals, instruments to play, music worksheets and even music crafts….every week is packed full of music fun! Students will participate along with their class and perform in an end of the year recital. There is a recital fee of $25 due with registration and includes an award medal of participation, and certificate of participation. For Club Music, there is a one time, non-refundable, $85 curriculum and supply fee for the year, and $25 recital fee due with registration. Registration includes a Free Music back pack book bag! (Registration Special: At registration students can purchase our $20 Art of Music T-Shirt for $10) Total Due at Registration: $110 ($85 supply fee & $25 recital fee) Monthly Tuition: 10 $40 payments due July – April Send Registration Form, Payment Set Up Form and $110 to: Judi Lanza P.O. Box 2867 Conroe, TX 77305, or email it to judilanza@aol.com and I can use your autopay info for the $110 supply/recital fee. For more information please contact The Art of Music Studio owner, Judi Lanza at (936) 756-8777 or by email at judilanza@aol.com. The Art of Music Studio website: Theartofmusicstudio.com. Art of Music Registration Forms
ELEMENTARY MUSIC 1 -Grades 4-6 Tuesdays 1:45-2:45 -(Kellie McCulloch, instructor) In this fun and interactive music class, students will learn to play the Recorder, along with the basics of reading music, timing & rhythm, beats, theory, and LOTS more! The history portion of the class is interactive learning with composer portfolios, activities, reading, and listening to the music of the composer. Students will receive recorder Karate Belts as they Master each song! Students will participate along with their class and perform in an end of the year recital. There is a recital fee of $25 due with registration and includes an award medal of participation, and certificate of participation. Recommended practice for the Recorder is 20 minutes a day. For Elementary Music 1, Total Due at Registration: $100 ($75 supply fee & $25 recital fee) Registration includes a Free Music back pack book bag! (Registration Special: At registration, students can purchase our $20 Art of Music T-Shirt for $10) there is a one time, non-refundable, $75 fee for instrument, recorder & music history curriculum, belts, music history supplies, and $25 recital fee due with registration Monthly tuition: 10 $40 payments from July – April Send Registration Form, Payment Set Up Form and $100 to: Judi Lanza P.O. Box 2867 Conroe, TX 77305, or email it to judilanza@aol.com and I can use your autopay info for the $100 registration fee. For more information please contact The Art of Music Studio owner, Judi Lanza at (936) 756-8777 or by email at judilanza@aol.com. Art of Music Studio website: Theartofmusicstudio.comArt of Music Registration Forms
ELEMENTARY MUSIC 2 -Grades 4-6 Tuesdays 12:15-1:30 - (Kellie McCulloch, instructor). The Art of Music Studio is excited of offer year 2 of Elementary Music! Students will continue to grow in their learning of music history, in studies of famous composers that differ from Elementary Music 1. The history portion of the class is interactive learning with composer portfolios, activities, reading, and listening to the music of the composer. Students will continue their training and knowledge of the recorder, music theory, sight reading, and mastery test. Elementary 2 takes the students through the levels of the Black Belt. Elementary 2 students will continue to receive recorder karate belts, but for the Black Belt! Recommended practice time is twenty minutes a day. This class is a challenging but fun class for any student who enjoys music! Students will participate along with their class and perform in an end of the year recital. There is a recital fee of $25 due with registration and includes an award medal of participation, and certificate of participation. Recommended practice for the Recorder is 20 minutes a day. For Elementary Music 2 Grades 4-6, there is a one time, non-refundable, $65 supply fee for Level 2 Recorder & Music History curriculum, Black Belts, music history supplies, and $25 recital fee due with registration. Total Due at Registration: $90 ($65 supply fee & $25 recital fee) For second year Elementary Music Students, Registration includes a Free Music back pack book bag or Art of Music T-Shirt (At registration, Students can pick one or both for an additional $10)! Monthly tuition: 10 $45 payments from July – April Send Registration Form, Payment Set Up Form and $90 to: Judi Lanza P.O. Box 2867 Conroe, TX 77305, or email it to judilanza@aol.com and I can use your autopay info for the $90 registration fee. For more information please contact The Art of Music Studio owner, Judi Lanza at (936) 756-8777 or by email at judilanza@aol.com. Art of Music Studio website: Theartofmusicstudio.com Art of Music Registration Forms
GUITAR I (Grades 8-12) Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 - The Art of Music Studio Registration Forms Sean Chilson, instructor. Students will learn the essential skills and techniques of playing guitar and making music with others. Group lessons will include how to read guitar sheet music, tuning the guitar, how to play simple melodies and chords, and participate in an ensemble like setting, working together to form their own unique jam group. Besides playing the Guitar, some of the things the class will also learn throughout the year is music history, styles and composers of guitar and music from around the world past and present, theory, and students will have an opportunity to present their favorite song to the class. Students will be required to provide their own instruments. Acoustic, classical or electric six string guitars are acceptable as long as a small amplifier is being brought to class. Accoustic or Classical are preferred. Students will also be required to keep up with regular practice habits and repertoire in order to keep up with the class. The recommended practice time is at least 20 minutes a day. Students will participate along with their class and perform in an end of the year recital. There is a $25 recital fee due with registration and includes an award medal of participation, and certificate of participation For Guitar 1, there is a one time, non-refundable $65 curriculum fee, and $25 recital fee due at registration. Total Due at Registration: $90 ($65 curriculum & $25 recital fee) . Registration includes a Free Music back pack book bag! (Registration Special: At registration, students can purchase our $20 Art of Music T-Shirt for $10) Monthly Tuition: 10 $45 payments from July - April Send Registration Form, Payment Set Up Form and $90 to: Judi Lanza P.O. Box 2867 Conroe, TX 77305, or email it to judilanza@aol.com and I can use your autopay info for the $90 registration. For more information please contact The Art of Music Studio owner, Judi Lanza at (936) 756-8777 or by email at judilanza@aol.com. The Art of Music Studio website: Theartofmusicstudio.comArt of Music Registration Forms
Guitar 1 (Grades 6-10), Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 - Sean Chilson, instructor. Students will learn the essential skills and techniques of playing guitar and making music with others. Group lessons will include how to read guitar sheet music, tuning the guitar, how to play simple melodies and chords, and participate in an ensemble like setting, working together to form their own unique jam group. Besides playing the Guitar, some of the things the class will also learn throughout the year is music history, styles and composers of guitar and music from around the world past and present, theory, and students will have an opportunity to present their favorite song to the class. Students will be required to provide their own instruments. Acoustic, classical or electric six string guitars are acceptable as long as a small amplifier is being brought to class. Acoustic or Classical are preferred. Students will also be required For Guitar 1 Gr. 6-10, there is a one time, non-refundable $65 curriculum fee, and $25 recital fee due at registration. Registration includes a Music back pack book bag! to keep up with regular practice habits and repertoire in order to keep up with the class. The recommended practice time is at least 20 minutes a day. Total Due at Registration: $90 ($65 curriculum & $25 recital fee) Registration includes a Free Music back pack book bag! (Registration Special: At registration, students can purchase our $20 Art of Music T-Shirt for $10) Monthly Tuition: 10 $45 payments from July - April Send Registration Form, Payment Set Up Form and $90 to: Judi Lanza P.O. Box 2867 Conroe, TX 77305, or email it to judilanza@aol.com and I can use your autopay info for the $90 registration. For more information please contact The Art of Music Studio owner, Judi Lanza at (936) 756-8777 or by email at judilanza@aol.com. The Art of Music Studio website: Theartofmusicstudio.comArt of Music Registration Forms
GUITAR 2 Wednesdays 9:15-10:15 - The Art of Music Studio is excited to offer Guitar 2 this year for Guitar students who have completed Guitar 1! (Sean Chilson, instructor). In Guitar 2, students will continue to learn the essential skills and techniques of playing guitar but branch out even further learning different styles by reading music, learning more chords, different rhythms and improvising. Students will continue to participate in an ensemble like setting, working together to form their own unique jam group. Besides playing the Guitar, some of the things the class will also learn throughout the year is music history, styles and composers of guitar and music from around the world past and present, theory, and songwriting! Students will be required to provide their own instruments. Acoustic, classical or electric six string guitars are acceptable as long as a small amplifier is being brought to class. Accoustic or Classical are preferred. Students will also be required to keep up with regular practice habits and repertoire in order to keep up with the class. The recommended practice time is at least 20 minutes a day. Students will participate along with their class and perform in an end of the year recital. There is a $25 recital fee due with registration and includes an award medal of participation, and certificate of participation. Registration includes a Music back pack book bag! For Guitar 2, there is a one time, non-refundable $65 curriculum fee, and $25 recital fee due at registration. Total Due at Registration: $90 ($65 curriculum & $25 recital fee) For second year Guitar Students, Registration includes a Free Music back pack book bag or Art of Music T-Shirt (At registration, Students can pick one or both for an additional $10)! Monthly Tuition: 10 $45 payments from July - April Send Registration Form, Payment Set Up Form and $90 to: Judi Lanza P.O. Box 2867 Conroe, TX 77305, or email it to judilanza@aol.com and I can use your autopay info for the $90 registration. For more information please contact The Art of Music Studio owner, Judi Lanza at (936) 756-8777 or by email at judilanza@aol.com. The Art of Music Studio website: Theartofmusicstudio.comArt of Music Registration Forms
SPEECH
Speech (Grades 9-12) Jan Lund - From platform presence to persuasion, this one-semester course teaches high school students to communicate with confidence. Students learn how to plan, research, organize, and present a number of different types of speeches as well as how to present an impromptu speech. Assigned speaking projects include a self-introduction speech, demonstration speech, informative speech, and persuasive speech. Students also learn basic skills such as eye contact, using illustrations, appropriate body movement, etc. The overriding goal of the course is for students to become better public speakers through the practice of public speaking and to help others to become better speakers through observation, discussion, and constructive observation. No textbook is required. Tuition is $35 per month (July-November) with a $10 supply fee to defray cost of classroom materials. Send completed registration form, first month's tuition and supply fee to Jan Lund, P.O. Box 1122, Conroe, TX 77305. If you have any questions, or would like further information, please contact Jan Lund at Sajalund@aol.com or by phone (936) 777-3171.
MATHEMATICS
Math Lab with Textbook for Grades 4-6 – Kandi Henry - Students will be issued a textbook by the teacher which will be returned at the end of the school year. Each student will need to purchase a student workbook. Math concepts are taught in units, with assigned homework for the week. One unit on basic facts at the beginning and end of the course will determine students' concept mastery throughout the year. Although the units may not be followed chronologically, all units will be covered. The tuition for this course is $30 per month. Mrs. Henry will collect ten post dated checks at registration and will deposit the monthly check on the 1st of the appropriate month, beginning with July. Please note this course requires a two semester commitment. The Supply List will be handed out upon registration. Send completed registration form and ten post dated checks (beginning with July 1st) to Kandi Henry, 6 Bayou Drive, Conroe, TX 77304. If you have any further questions, please contact Mrs. Henry at kandihenry@suddenlink.net or home no. 936-441-7512 / cell 936-203-4073.
7th Grade Math (Teaching Textbooks) Kandi Henry - Students will need to purchase the student workbook and test manual. The CDs are not required. Each student will also need a calculator with a square root key. A few additional supplies will be required and they will be listed in the Supply List which will be handed out upon registration. Teaching textbooks is the curriculum of choice because it precedes the upper level math courses taught at the TTC. Students will be given a working calendar with assigned lessons and tests- 1 per semester. There is an online test at teachingtextbooks.com that will help you determine if this course is right for your child. Pre-algebraic concepts will be taught along with foundational math reviews. The tuition for this course is $40 per month. Mrs. Henry will collect ten post dated checks at registration and will deposit the monthly check on the 1st of the appropriate month, beginning with July. Please note this course requires a two semester commitment. The Supply List will be handed out upon registration. Send completed registration form and ten post dated checks (beginning with July 1st) to Kandi Henry, 6 Bayou Drive, Conroe, TX 77304. If you have any further questions, please contact Mrs. Henry at kandihenry@suddenlink.net or home no. 936-441-7512 / cell 936-203-4073..
Pre Algebra - Teaching Textbooks 2.0 (green book)- Kandi Henry Teaching pre algebraic concepts in a lab type setting with the use of manipulatives and hands on activities. Students learn cooperatively using meaningful life-long lessons based on Marilyn Burns teaching approach. Students that attend Mrs. Henry's pre algebra class have often said "they love math now and have a better understanding!" Using the textbook and tests provided by Teaching Textbooks Pre Algebra 2.0 (green book) students actively work at home - bringing tests to class upon completion. Students are given a syllabus that weekly assigns lessons throughout the year in order to complete the textbook. Half way through the year a progress report is sent home with/ the number of lessons completed and test scores thus far. A Parent-Teacher conference can be scheduled at this time, if needed. Students need to bring a gallon size zip lock baggie with a pair of scissors, #2 pencils, red checking pen, map colors, protractor, small calculator with/ square root, clear tape or glue stick. Students will also need a separate spiral for notes and graph paper. Come enjoy a FUN-FILLED math class that encourages students to think beyond the textbook! The tuition for this course is $40 per month. Mrs. Henry will collect ten post dated checks at registration and will deposit the monthly check on the 1st of the appropriate month, beginning with July. Please note this course requires a two semester commitment. The Supply List will be handed out upon registration. Send completed registration form and ten post dated checks (beginning with July 1st) to Kandi Henry, 6 Bayou Drive, Conroe, TX 77304. If you have any further questions, please contact Mrs. Henry at kandihenry@suddenlink.net or home no. 936-441-7512 / cell 936-203-4073.
High School SAT and ACT College Prep Skills Course - Kandi Henry – SAT Readiness and Compass Skills are the focus for this course. Packet work will be provided. Each student will need a non-graphing Scientific Calculator. Immediate feedback will be provided for students as they will take many tests and quizzes throughout the year. Test anxiety, no problem! Students work cooperatively, in a lab-type setting, during the lesson/activity time, then independently on the mini-test or quiz. The tuition for this course is $30 per month. Mrs. Henry will collect ten post dated checks at registration and will deposit the monthly check on the 1st of the appropriate month. Please note this course requires a two semester commitment. The Supply List will be handed out upon registration. If you have any further questions, please contact Mrs. Henry at kandihenry@suddenlink.net or home no. 936-441-7512 and cell 936-203-4073.
Algebra 1 -Teaching Textbooks - Brenda Hall - Teaching Textbooks is an unique math program written specifically for homeschoolers in an easy-to-digest conversational tone. This course covers simple equations, negative numbers, fractions, powers, roots, second degree equations, graphing, solving systems of equations, inequalities, and irrational numbers. There are two options for parents to choose from: 1) purchase book, answer key/test bank only or 2) additionally purchase the audiovisual CD’s to see solutions worked out for every problem. Please check the Teaching Textbooks web-site at teachingtextbooks.com. How does this course work? First, students will follow the class syllabus throughout the year. Concepts for the week will be reviewed in class along with the practice problems for the week. Students will then be ready to work assigned lessons and chapter tests at home. Homework is to be graded by the student/parent. All tests will be graded by the teacher. Secondly, in-class quizzes we be given to monitor students progress. Grades will be kept by the teacher and averaged grades will be sent each semester to the parents. Finally, a one-time $10 supply fee is due upon registration. This fee will cover the printing of chapter tests given to the parents at the beginning of each semester. The class will be one hour and 30 minutes. Tuition is $40/ month for 10 months. Late fee of $5 after the 10th of the month. Mail registration form and tuition payments to: Brenda Hall, 2005 Shasta Ridge, Conroe 77304. Mrs. Hall can be contacted at (936)756-1217 (home) or (936)443-9002 (cell).
Algebra 2 - Teaching Textbooks - Brenda Hall - Teaching Textbooks is a unique math program written specifically for homeschoolers in an easy-to-digest conversational tone. This course covers simple equations, negative numbers, fractions, powers, roots, second degree equations, graphing of parabolas, circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas, solving systems of equations, inequalities, and irrational and complex numbers, and graphing calculator skills. There are two options for parents to choose from: 1) purchase book, answer key/test bank only or 2) additionally purchase the audiovisual CD’s to see solutions worked out for every problem. Please check the Teaching Textbooks web-site at teachingtextbooks.com. NOTE: Purchase the NEW 2.0 VERSION. How does this course work? First, students will follow the class syllabus throughout the year. Concepts for the week will be reviewed in class along with the practice problems for the week. Students will then be ready to work assigned lessons and chapter tests at home. Homework is to be graded by the student/parent. All tests will be graded by the teacher. Secondly, in-class quizzes we be given to monitor students progress. Grades will be kept by the teacher and averaged grades will be sent each semester to the parents. Finally, a one-time $10 supply fee is due upon registration. This fee will cover the printing of chapter tests given to the parents at the beginning of each semester. The class will be one hour and 30 minutes. Pre-Requisite: Algebra I. Tuition is $45/ month for 10 months. Late fee of $5 after the 10th of the month. Mail registration form and tuition payments to: Brenda Hall, 2005 Shasta Ridge, Conroe, TX 77304. Mrs. Hall can be contacted at (936)756-1217 (home) or (936)443-9002 (cell).
Pre-Cal - Teaching Textbooks - Brenda Hall - Do you want to be ready for college algebra? Here is the course for you! Teaching Textbooks is a unique math program written specifically for homeschoolers in an easy-to-digest conversational tone. This course begins with the transformation of basic functions then continues on to cover polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, radical, power functions, and analytic geometry. During the second half of the year, we will cover triangle trigonometry , trigonometric functions and identities. Then we will move on to review vectors, polar coordinates, systems, matrices, determinants, sequences, probability, and statistics. Finally an introduction to the derivative and integral is introduced to prepared students for calculus.
A TI-83 plus (or TI-84) graphing calculator is required for this course starting in Lesson 16. It is highly recommended that the CD also be purchased for this course. This will enable students to watch the audiovisual CD’s to see solutions worked out for difficult problems. Please check the Teaching Textbooks web-site at teachingtextbooks.com for more information.
How does the course work? Concepts for the week will be reviewed in class along with the practice problems for the week. The student will follow the syllabus throughout the year to complete each lesson and take end of unit tests along with in-class quizzes. Students/parents will use the answer key to grade homework problems. The teacher will grade the chapter tests. The class will be two hours long. Pre-requisite: Alg II and Geometry. Tuition is $50/month for 10 months which is due the first day of each month (July-April). A late fee of $5 will be charged after the 10th of the month. Mail registration form and tuition payments to: Brenda Hall, 2005 Shasta Ridge, Conroe, TX 77304. Mrs. Hall can be contacted at (936)756-1217 (home) or (936)443-9002 (cell).
SCIENCE
Elementary Science - Chemistry and Physics (Grades 3rd-5th) (Grades 5th / 6th)-Corinne Park Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics. Discover the electrifying, exhilarating and energetic world of chemistry and physics with the newest book in the Apologia Young Explorer Series. This course will bring shock and awe to your science studies as you investigate the wacky world of matter and energy. From atoms to Archimedes, nuclear energy to Newton’s Laws of Motion, sound to simple machines, and anything that turns on, lights up, or shocks you, you’ll discover the elements God used to create everything around you. Better yet, you’ll learn the interesting laws that govern the world He made and the physics that keep it in motion. With easy to understand explanations, interesting notebooking assignments, and a plethora of projects and experiments, Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics will bring back the joy of learning for everyone involved.
Each family will need to purchase the text Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics (Apologia-due out this summer). Each student will also need the Notebooking Journal for Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics. Siblings may share a text, but will each need their own notebooking journal. Lab fee is $35 and is due with the first payment. Class tuition is $350 split into 10 payments of $35 (due from July 2013 – April 2014). Please mail your registration form and payment of $70 (lab and 1st payment) to Corinne Park 7226 Lorna Road Montgomery, TX 77316. Contact information is 281-252-8496 or joncorinne@consolidated.net
General Science/Lab--7th/8th –Yvette Schenck -Required text: Apologia's Exploring Creation with General Science 2ND Edition plus Solutions Manual and Companion CD (not the audio CD of the book, but the Companion CD). Students will need a binder and 5 tab dividers. The course covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Its scope, therefore, is quite wide. Tuition is $400 for the year, split into 10 payments of $40 (due July 2012-April 2013). A one time $35 lab fee will be due in July. Mrs. Schenck may be contacted at: y_schenck@yahoo.com or (936)648-4823 (cell). Address: 1527 Cafe Dumonde, Conroe, TX 77304.
Physical Science/Lab (Apologia) -Grades 8-9 -Corinne Park Exploring Creation With Physical Science (2nd Edition book set with solutions and test manual, and the multimedia companion CD). Pre-requisite: Students should be studying pre-algebra or higher. Apologia Curriculum provides a detailed introduction to the physical environment and some of the basic laws that make it work. Topics covered will be air, atmosphere, water, the hydrosphere, earth, weather, motion, Newton’s laws, forces, sound, light and astrophysics. Class time will focus on experiments and discussion of the reading. Home assignments will include reading, answering questions, study guides and tests. Students will need a notebook for vocabulary, notes, study guides and lab reports. A lab fee of $35 is due in July. Tuition is $450 for the year, split into 10 payments of $45 (due July 2013-April 2014). Please mail your registration form and payment of $80 (lab fee and 1st payment) to Corinne Park 7226 Lorna Road Montgomery, TX 77316. Contact information is Corinne Park 281-252-8496 or joncorinne@consolidated.net.
Biology Lab –high school, college preparatory– 2 hours – Karen Garza Apologia curriculum Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd Edition PURCHASE: Book set (text + solutions manual) & companion CD; Link to Supplies List 2013-2014: This is one of the toughest courses you will love. The work is demanding, but not only does the student learn, the lab is designed to foster teamwork and class unity. NEW FOR THIS YEAR – At the Student & Parent Orientation there will be two tracks offered. Track One will include the full syllabus, school work, notebook, projects, and science fair. Track Two will include lab work, projects, and science fair with the parent being responsible for the textbook work. Further details will be discussed at Orientation and parents will indicate their preference at that time. There are 16 modules, which translate into 32 weeks of work to cover in 30 weeks, so students will have a reading and work assignment to complete prior to our first class. The focus is mastery of the subject and the best way to learn is to do; therefore the course incorporates 7 projects that are used for test scores. The grading system for each project is given in advance. These projects include 3 3-D presentations covering a cell, ecosystem, and insect, 1 project enables students to debate on evolution with specific parameters, 2 are labs in the text that are completed at home, with one presented in class and one turned in, and the last 1 is a perch dissection. The first project is due at the end of the first semester. The course is set up to help teach students how to learn and how to study, so following instructions and keeping work organized is also a vital component of the course grade evaluation. The text heavily emphasizes vocabulary and provides a strong background in the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems and provides a complete survey of the five kingdoms in Creation. Some common items to assist in the lab will be required to bring to class. One experiment is performed at a pond, location to be announced. Students will be given an outline of coursework required to complete as school work, which will include the student correcting and grading work that will be turned in for review. Participation in an approved science fair is required. One third of the course grade is based on the score received. In Track I, all course work is required to be kept organized in a notebook, which will be graded each semester. Class size: Min. 6 students, max. 12. Tuition: Due on the 1st, $50/month for 10 months + $30 lab fee per semester, due July 1st & January 1st. (Same for Track I & Track II) Late after the 10th; $10 late fee charged. Contact: Karen Garza - 281-370-6222 (home) or revelationscience@sbcglobal.net. Payment Mailing Address: 7327 Root Road, Spring, TX 77389 CLASS WEB SITE http://www.revelationscience.com/ REGISTRATION: Please fill out the Revelation Science Registration Form & mail with fees. NOTE: There is a required student and parent orientation the week prior to class beginning. It is held at the same time and location that the class is scheduled and takes the place of the “Meet the Teacher” night. The orientation is to overview what is required for the year and to enable students to get their first assignment as well as set up their notebooks prior to class beginning. This is a critical meeting that establishes your student’s school year.
Chemistry Lab – high school, college preparatory – Karen Garza Apologia curriculumExploring Creation with Chemistry, 2nd Edition PURCHASE: Book set (text + solutions manual) & companion CD (Course will be supplemented with Micro Chem Lab Kit, provided by the teacher.); Link to Supplies List – Includes a scientific calculator 2013-2014: This course incorporates math with science. It is challenging, but fosters teamwork and class unity. Those who suffer together grow close! Important advice, don’t get behind! There are 16 modules, which translate into 32 weeks of work to cover in 30 weeks, so students will have a reading and work assignment to complete prior to our first class. Following instructions and keeping work organized is also a vital component of the course grade evaluation. The course is set up to help teach students how to learn and how to study. The course covers significant figures, units, classification, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws, and equilibrium. Students will be given an outline of coursework required to complete as school work, which will include the student correcting and grading work that will be turned in for review. Participation in an approved science fair is optional for additional credit. All course work is required to be kept organized in a notebook, which will be graded each semester. Class size: Min. 6 students, max. 14. Tuition: Due on the 1st, $50/month for 10 months + $30 lab fee per semester, due July 1st & January 1st. Payment is late after the 10th; $10 late fee charged. Contact: Karen Garza - 281-370-6222 (home) or revelationscience@sbcglobal.net. Payment Mailing Address: 7327 Root Road, Spring, TX 77389 CLASS WEB SITE http://www.revelationscience.com/ REGISTRATION: Please fill out the Revelation Science Registration Form & mail with fees. NOTE: There is a required student and parent orientation the week prior to class beginning. It is held at the same time and location that the class is scheduled and takes the place of the “Meet the Teacher” night. The orientation is to overview what is required for the year and to enable students to get their first assignment as well as set up their notebooks prior to class beginning. This is a critical meeting that establishes your student’s school year.
Anatomy and PhysiologyAnatomy & Physiology (A&P) – high school, college preparatory – K. Garza Pre-Requisites: Biology and Chemistry recommended (Does not have to be Apologia) Apologia curriculum The Human Body: Fearfully & Wonderfully Made!, PURCHASE: Book set (text + solutions manual) & companion CDPLUS - Kapit/Elson The Anatomy Coloring Book, 3rd Edition; Link to Supplies List 2012-13: The text covers both the anatomy & the physiology of the human body’s 11 organ systems in detail. There are 16 modules, which translate into 32 weeks of work to cover in 30 weeks, so students will have a reading and work assignment to complete prior to our first class. Combined with biology, the two courses together cover most of the "advanced placement" (AP) curriculum. With some additional prep, such as Princeton's "Cracking the AP Biology" or "Cracking the CLEP Biology" study books, students can best prepare to take the biology AP or CLEP test. In order to take this course, it is strongly recommended the student have completed a first- year biology course AND a first-year chemistry course. It does not have to be with the Apologia curriculum. If a student has not completed these courses, approval must be obtained from the teacher prior to registration. The Human Body contains labs covering topics such as salivary glands, epithelials, the dermis and epidermis, hair follicles, bone tissue, skeletal muscle tissue, neurons and neuroglia and much more. In addition, there are coloring book exercises that contain detailed drawings of all of the anatomy the student needs to learn in this course. Dissections for this course include a cow’s eye, a cow’s heart, and a fetal pig. Additional dissections are added to enhance the curriculum. The Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made! contains three kinds of labs: 1. Microscope labs 2. Dissection labs 3. Coloring Book Exercises - These are probably the most important 'lab' exercises for the student to perform. This is the same coloring book used in many university Anatomy and Physiology courses. Students will be given an outline of course work required to complete as school work, which will include the student correcting and grading work that will be turned in for review. The focus is mastery of the subject and the best way to learn is to do; therefore the course incorporates two projects that are used for test scores for those modules. The grading system for each project is given in advance. Participation in an approved science fair is optional for additional credit. All course work is required to be kept organized in a notebook, which will be graded each semester. Class size: Min. 6 students, max. 12. Tuition: Due on the 1st, $50/month for 10 months + $35 lab fee per semester, due July 1st & January 1st. Payment is late after the 10th; $10 late fee charged. Contact: Karen Garza - 281-370-6222 (home) or revelationscience@sbcglobal.net. Payment Mailing Address: 7327 Root Road, Spring, TX 77389. REGISTRATION: Please fill out the Revelation Science Registration Form and mail with fees. NOTE: There is a required student and parent orientation the week prior to class beginning. It is held at the same time and location that the class is scheduled and takes the place of the “Meet the Teacher” night. The orientation is to overview what is required for the year and to enable students to get their first assignment as well as set up their notebooks prior to class beginning. This is a critical meeting that establishes your student’s school year.
NEW CLASS ADDED: Rock Star science – Geology in the Fall & Astronomy in the Spring (pilot program) – 11th and 12th grade; 10th grade with approval, college preparatory – 1.5 hours – Karen Garza Prerequisites: Two years of high school science course credits and Algebra I. It is recommended to also have a background in Geometry. Any other math skills needed will be researched and applied by the students. Curriculum: We will be following the example of some college classes by the curriculum being constructed in notebooks by the students utilizing teacher directed research, discussions, projects, and possible interviews. EASY ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AND PRINTING OF MATERIAL IS REQUIRED. PURCHASE: Some materials to be used as curriculum will be purchased during the course. It is recommended to budget $80 to use for this purpose. Link to Supplies List 2013-2014: This is a brand new pilot course for upper high school that is combining the study of geology with the study of astronomy. Two subjects that burst open the study of our universe and what it is made and how it works. These topics also allow us as a class to have open discussions about controversial subjects such as evolution, young earth versus old earth, and how the universe was created. Science is a window into who God is and we get to gaze in to see what we can discover and find out how to defend what we believe. The objective is to wrap up the school year with a field trip to the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park. This course is set up as a student driven exploration and discovery of geology and astronomy with the students building their curriculum in their notebooks with the material they are directed to find in pursuit of their studies. This is a model used in some college courses. There will also be heavy use of the Internet with some sites being used throughout each semester as resources and study material, so it is required for students in this class to have easy, trouble free access to the Internet during the week when they are accomplishing their school work. This college-prep science course is designed for the student who has completed algebra and preferably has also had an introduction to geometry, along with a successful completion of two science courses with labs. All course work is required to be kept organized in a notebook, which will be graded each semester. This will be a new adventure we get to take together. Class size: Min. 6 students, max. 12. Tuition: Due on the 1st, $50/month for 10 months + $30 lab fee per semester, due July 1st & January 1st. Payment is late after the 10th; $10 late fee charged. Contact: Karen Garza - 281-370-6222 (home) or revelationscience@sbcglobal.net. Payment Mailing Address: 7327 Root Road, Spring, TX 77389. REGISTRATION: Please fill out the Revelation Science Registration Form & mail with fees. NOTE: There is a required student and parent orientation the week prior to class beginning. It is held at the same time and location that the class is scheduled and takes the place of the “Meet the Teacher” night. The orientation is to overview what is required for the year and to enable students to get their first assignment as well as set up their notebooks prior to class beginning. This is a critical meeting that establishes your student’s school year.
HISTORY
Reading, Writing & History Rotation C (Grades 3-5 and 5/6)- Jan Lund This class is taught in a three year rotation, with a focus of two years on American History and a one year study of World History. You may begin during any rotation. Daily assignments will be given in reading, writing and history. Throughout the year, sentence and paragraph writing skills will be taught and practiced; fundamental grammar concepts will be reviewed and basic literary terms (e.g. setting, point of view, simile and metaphor) will be covered. At the conclusion of each semester the student will give a class presentation. During Rotation C, historical fiction books will be used as we travel through exciting times in World History. You will need access to the internet and a color printer. A supply fee of $20 is asked to help offset the cost of class materials. The monthly fee for this class is $35. Reading and Supply List Link. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Lund at Sajalund@aol.com or by phone (936) 777-3171. Mail payments to Jan Lund, P.O. Box 1122, Conroe, TX 77305.
Story of the World Year 4 - Modern America and the World- A Biblical Classical Unit Study of History, Geography, & Government)Marcie Taylor 6th-9th grade (9th graders may receive one credit of American History and ½ credit of Government for their high school transcript with completion of this course; no pre-requisite for this course) Link for topics and supply list Students read or listen to the assigned texts prior to class. Class time involves discussion, timeline, map work, hands on projects, and games. Opportunities for public speaking, formal projects, and written tests will be utilized. This course does not teach formal writing but gives the students an opportunity to apply the writing skills they are learning in other curriculum. Age appropriate reading lists are provided for the parent to utilize in enhancing the study of this time period. In addition, optional period appropriate field trips will be scheduled such as a field trip to the Holocaust Museum in Houston and guest speakers from veterans of past wars. Understanding that each student is at a different place with reading and writing, my goal is to take students where they are and expect a high level of excellence in all they do.
Tuition is 10 payments of $35 for 6th-8th graders and $45 for 9th graders (July 2013-April 2014). In addition, a $35 supply fee per student is due with your registration form. Discounts are available for siblings and if enrolled in more than one of Ms. Taylor’s classes (please contact her for details). Payments may be mailed to Marcie Taylor at 10132 Champion Village Dr., Conroe TX 77303. Ms. Taylor can be reached at 281-650-7842 or taylorm25[at]yahoo[dot]com
Texas History (5th-8th) - Marcie Taylor Thank God we live in Texas! There is so much to learn about our fascinating state history and the curriculum of Discover Texas allows us to learn about the history, geography, and government of our great state. Students will read material prior to coming to class and then complete projects to bring Texas history to life. Related unit study activities, supplemental reading lists, reasoning and review questions, and local field trip ideas help us discover Texas the way it was meant to be discovered…one adventure after another! Students will have weekly chapter quizzes as well as unit vocabulary quizzes. There will be a fall and spring end of semester project due on a Texas History topic. Homework is approximately one hour per week (easily divided into three 20 minute sessions each week or completed all in one day—your preference).
Students will need to purchase the CD curriculum (only one per family is necessary, not one per student) and be able to view it and related website online throughout the week in preparation for class: http://www.discovertexasonline.com/order.html ; (Note: THSC members receive a discount in pricing.) Students will also need to be able to print material as assigned for their notebooks and provide two one inch 3 ring binders with 5 dividers in each binder.
Tuition is 10 payments of $35/student (July 2013-April 2014). In addition, a $35 supply fee per student is due with your registration form. Discounts are available for siblings and if enrolled in more than one of Ms. Taylor’s classes (please contact her for details). Payments may be mailed to Marcie Taylor at 10132 Champion Village Dr., Conroe TX 77303. Ms. Taylor can be reached at 281-650-7842 or taylorm25[at]yahoo[dot]com
Ancient World History (Junior High) - Brenda Hall Grades 7 - 8 There is no better way to learn about the History of the Ancient World than through the Bible. We will read through the first five books of the Bible, learning about the people and customs of the Ancient Near East along with important Biblical truths. Students will learn about the type of ancient covenants, literary styles, and the themes of the Old Testament. We will make maps to study the geography of the land of Mesopotamia, Canaan and Egypt along with learning important cities, rivers, trade routes and events. In class, students will have the opportunity to write a suzerain treaty, participate in a shoe and salt covenant, experience a Passover meal, and put together a model of the Tabernacle among other hands-on-activities. Fun activities such as Canaanite bingo help the students to memorize the 7 nations that occupied the Promise Land. History is "His Story" so no history program would be complete without learning about who God is and how He has used man throughout History. The story of Jesus is seen in many ways including the Levitical sacrifice for leprosy and the Cities of Refuge. For more information, look at the class description under Keystones of the OT under Bible/Worldview. Weekly assignments will include Bible readings, worksheets, charts, word studies and maps. Students will need a 3-ring binder with 15 tabs, NAS Bible, a set of colored pencils, and a pair of scissors. Each semester the students will select a project to be presented on the final day of class. Cost of the class is 10 payments of $40. There is also a one-time $60 curriculum fee. Note: The material will be sent via e-mail each week for students to print out and place in notebook prior to coming to class. Mail registration form and tuition payments to: Brenda Hall, 2005 Shasta Ridge, Conroe, TX 77304. Payments are due the 1st of each month or on the first class of the month. Payments are late after the 10th with a $5 late fee. Mrs. Hall can be contacted at EBHall7@aol.com or 936-756-1217.Class details to follow Mrs. Hall can be contacted at EBHall7@aol.com or 936-756-1217.
Geography - Grades 9-12 Christy Hill In Geography, students will study the earth in spatial terms (how to use a map and other geographic representations). Students will also learn about the physical systems which make up planet earth. They will learn how these physical systems relate to people and society. By the end of the course, students will be able to locate the countries and capitals of the world on a map as well as describe the unique geographic and social characteristics of each country. Students will need a three ring binder with seven divisions, a loose leaf notebook, graph pencils, and map pencils. The textbook for the year will be, “Geography: Realms, Regions, and Concepts; 11th edition” (ISBN#0471152242). Tuition is $40 per month (July through April). Payment is due the first class period of the month and may either be left in my mailbox at TTC or mailed to Christy Hill, 5706 Stone Creek Dr. Magnolia Tx, 77354. Contact information for Miss Hill is email: christy_hill_89@yahoo.com or phone (832) 655-5553.
American History - Grades 9-12 Jan Lund This course will explore the story of our nation's history. Emphasis will be placed on the forces, events, issues and people that have shaped our nation from pre-Columbus days to our current society. There will also be instruction on the role various Presidencies have played in forming our American History. The required student textbook is Bob Jones University Press, United States History Student Text (3rd Edition) ISBN # 222141 Tuition: $40 per month (July-November) with a $20 supply fee to defray cost of supplemental materials. Send completed registration form, first month's tuition and supply fee to Jan Lund, P.O. Box 1122, Conroe, TX 77305. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Lund at Sajalund@aol.comor by phone (936) 777-3171.
Government (9th - 12th) Marcie Taylor- Class Details to follow 1 semester class offered spring semester 2014 Ms. Taylor can be reached at 281-650-7842 or taylorm25@yahoo.com.
LITERATURE AND WRITING
Reading, Writing & History Rotation C (Grades 3-5 and 5/6)- Jan LundThis class is taught in a three year rotation, with a focus of two years on American History and a one year study of World History. You may begin during any rotation. Daily assignments will be given in reading, writing and history. Throughout the year, sentence and paragraph writing skills will be taught and practiced; fundamental grammar concepts will be reviewed and basic literary terms (e.g. setting, point of view, simile and metaphor) will be covered. At the conclusion of each semester the student will give a class presentation. During Rotation C, historical fiction books will be used as we travel through exciting times in World History. You will need access to the internet and a color printer. A supply fee of $20 is asked to help offset the cost of class materials. The monthly fee for this class is $35. Reading and Supply List Link. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Lund at Sajalund@aol.com or by phone (936) 777-3171. Mail payments to Jan Lund, P.O. Box 1122, Conroe, TX 77305.
Intro to Literature (6th - 8th) Christy Hill- This course is purposed for the student who is just beginning their studies of Literature. We will read Mythology, Aesop’s Fables, the major Fairy Tales, and other classic excerpts from Children’s Literature. Each selection shall be analyzed and the author, setting, and impact on society will be discussed in class. Creative writing assignments (One per text) will be included with the in-class analysis of the texts. A reading journal of the weekly reading assignment will be kept by each student and a weekly reading quiz will be given at the beginning of each class. The course texts for the year will include: Aesop’s Fables, (ISBN# 1613820399), Mythology, Edith Hamilton (ISBN# 0446607258), Fairy Tales, Hans Christian Anderson, (ISBN# 0141329017), Grimm’s Fairy Tales, (ISBN#0141331208), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, (ISBN# 0199536953), The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain, (ISBN# 1593081391), A Dangerous Journey, The Pilgrim’s Progress, (ISBN# 0802836194), Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie, (ISBN# 081297297x, ISBN 13 # 978-0812972979), The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum,( ISBN# 0688166779) and Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, (ISBN#978-0141321592). Each student will need a spiral bound notebook for taking notes/journal and a ‘pocket folder’ for handouts. The cost for this course will be $35 dollars per month. Miss Hill's can be contacted at (832) 655-5553 or christy_hill_89@yahoo.com. Payments may be made on the first class period of the month or mailed to: Christy Hill, 5706 Stone Creek Dr. Magnolia, Tx 77354.
Writing Utilizing Literature World History Rotation (Grades 6 - 8) Yvette Schenck This class is the world history rotation and is alternated with American history every other year. The curriculum is designed for students with an elementary understanding of writing. It is an integration of writing, vocabulary, scripture memorization, and reading. A critical portion of the class will involve reading assignments, with the student reading a chapter per day from specified books, and then completing a writing assignment that follows and utilizes the book. Largely, the foundation for the writing segment of the curriculum is garnered from the extensive study of literature. Beginning for the new, inexperienced writer, the writing program will begin with basic sentence structure, utilizing vivid words and adjectives. It will develop into paragraph structure, with students writing stories, poems, and essays over time. The vocabulary portion of the class will expand the student’s word base for his/ her writing skills. Also each student will be expected to memorize words and vocabulary every week. Additionally, scriptures will be assigned weekly for memorization and cursive handwriting development. Spelling lists can be provided, for the benefit of the parent and student. Students will be given reading lists when registration is complete. Students will provide their own books (reading), Bible, a notebook or flashcards for vocab words and scripture verses, a writing journal, a dictionary, and a thesaurus. Class time will be one hour, thirty minutes. Cost is $40 per month. Mrs. Schenck may be contacted at: y_schenck@yahoo.com or (936)648-4823 (cell). Address: 1527 Cafe Dumonde, Conroe, TX 77304.
Sentence to Paragraph Writing Class (6th-8th) – Jan Lund (a curriculum written by Becky Celsor) (a curriculum written by Becky Celsor) Sentence to Paragraph Writing is designed for the student who can write a basic sentence and follow directions. The student learns how to incorporate grammar into writing more descriptive sentences, while also becoming skilled at the organizational process. Creative writing is taught by the inclusion of figures of speech and grammar. The students will need a 3-ring binder (2 – 3 inch), 5+ hi-liters, 5 notebook divider tabs, a Bible, a thesaurus, and a dictionary. It is recommended that homework be typed; however, it is not required until the second semester. The student will need to purchase the worksheets. They are available online from The Write Foundation. While this is not a literature course, a reading list will be provided either to be read independently or as a family. There will be no tests on the books. Class time will be 1 hour and 15 minutes per week. Allow approximately two hours per week study time. There will be 10 payments of $40/each for the class. Jan may be contacted at Sajalund@aol.com or (936) 777-3171. Payments may be left in your mailbox at the Training Center or mailed to P.O. Box 1122, Conroe, TX 77305
Basic Paragraph Writing (Jr. High/High School) – Pam Bowen This writing class uses The Write Foundation--Paragraph Writing curriculum by Becky Celsor. It is a fundamental approach, which covers writing a basic single paragraph paper to an introduction of a 5-paragraph essay, as well as a weekly poetry assignment. The class will work on organizational skills such as note taking, brainstorming, outlines, rough drafts, and editing. The goal of the class is to teach students to become carefully planned, organized writers, enabling them to effectively communicate and preparing them for high school level essay writing and life. The students will need a 3-ring binder (2 – 3 inch), 5+ hi-liters, 8 notebook divider tabs, a Bible, a thesaurus, and a dictionary. All homework must be typed. The student will need to purchase the Paragraph Writing Student Worksheets ($18 + tax & shipping) from http://www.thewritefoundation.org/pages/order-worksheets.aspx. While this is not a literature course, a reading list will be provided either to be read independently or as a family. There will be no tests on the books. Class time will be 1 hour and 30 minutes per week. Allow approximately four hours per week study time. There will be 10 payments of $45/each for the class with a $10 late fee for payments received after the 10th of the month. Please make checks payable to Pam Bowen and mail to: 189 Greenleaf Lane, Conroe, TX 77304. Contact Mrs. Bowen at pbowen@hushmail.com, 936.760.1790 or 936.520.7138.
American Literature (8th-12th) - Christy Hill The aim of this course is for the student to become familiar with the primary sources of American Literature with an end result of properly understanding their content and context. Literature from the classic authors of the American Tradition will be analyzed in comparison to the prevailing ideas from the corresponding period. An emphasis on making connections will be made. The class will employ literary devices such as character development, plot, theme, setting, and imagery to better understand and interpret the literature. The course texts are The Language of Literature (ISBN#0618690204), A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court by Mark Twain (ISBN#1613823770), Little Women by Louisa May Alcott (ISBN# 0393976149), To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (ISBN#0060935464), and The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (ISBN# 0743273567). Each student will need a spiral bound notebook for taking notes and a ‘pocket folder’ for handouts. The cost for this course will be $40 dollars per month (July through April). Payments may be made on the first class period of the month or mailed to: Christy Hill, 5706 Stone Creek Dr. Magnolia, Tx 77354. Contact information for Miss Hill is email: christy_hill_89@yahoo.com or phone (832) 655-5553.
Basic Essay Writing (High School or completion of Basic Paragraph Writing) – Pam Bowen This writing class uses The Write Foundation--Essay Writing curriculum by Becky Celsor. Essay Writing is a fundamental approach covering 5-paragraph essays and creative poetry with advanced figures of speech. The class will review and strengthen organizational skills, such as note taking, brainstorming, outlines, rough drafts, editing, and logical reasoning. The student will examine, develop and reinforce their skills in writing 5-paragraph essays, longer essays and 1 basic research paper. The last six weeks are spent mastering timed essays to prepare them for college tests and entrance exam. The student will need to purchase the Essay Writing Student Worksheet set ($18 + tax & shipping) from http://www.thewritefoundation.org/pages/order-worksheets.aspx. The students will need a 3-ring binder (2 – 3 inch), 5+ hi-liters, 8 notebook divider tabs, a Bible, a thesaurus, and a dictionary. This is not a literature course; however, reading from a list of selected authors will be required. Allow approximately four - six hours per week study time. Class time will be 1 hour and 30 minutes per week. There will be 10 payments of $45/each for the class with a $10 late fee for payments received after the 10th of the month. Please make checks payable to Pam Bowen and mail to: 189 Greenleaf Lane, Conroe, TX 77304. Contact Mrs. Bowen at pbowen@hushmail.com, 936.760.1790 or 936.520.7138.
Advanced English and Writing - 11th or 12th grade or have completed the Basic Essay class. Yvette Schenck - Students will learn to compose essays and arguments based on the Progymnasmata, the most successful and enduring collection of rhetorical exercises in the Western tradition. Each lesson features an excerpt from a classical source including Greek myths, the Canterbury Tales, Shakespeare, Homer, the Bible, and more. Through a series of related rhetorical exercises, this approach to composition emphasizes the classical method of building up the student's reasoning and articulation skills . The course presents an ethical treatment in the study of rhetoric that emphasizes good character. . Required books: Classical Rhetoric through Structure and Style: Writing Lessons Based on the Progymnasmata by Adam Muller and also Student Resource Notebook compiled by Lori Verstegen. The Student Resource Notebook comes as a free download from Excellence in Writing when you order Classical Rhetoric, but you will need to print it, or you may order a hard copy from them. The books are available through www.excellenceinwriting.com . Cost is $40 per month. Mrs. Schenck may be contacted at: y_schenck@yahoo.com or (936)648-4823 (cell). Address: 1527 Cafe Dumonde, Conroe, TX 77304.
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Spanish for Kids! Grades 1st-5th Corinne Park This class introduces kids to Spanish at the best time to learn a new language. Games, songs, storytelling, cooking, and handcrafts are used to teach letters, numbers, greetings, animals, colors, and more. We will be using the curriculum La Clase Divertida (The Fun Class) Level I. Each student will need a student kit that includes a workbook and some craft materials, plus a practice CD ($25). If there is a second student from the same family, they will not need the CD, only the student kit ($15). If a family registers before the THSC convention they can be included in a group order and save on shipping. Class is on Thursday from 11:00-12:15. Cost is $350 divided into 10 payments of $35(due July 2013-Apr.2014). Additional supply fee is $25 for the year. Please send a registration form along with $60 (1st payment and supply fee) to Corinne Park 7226 Lorna Rd. Montgomery, TX 77316. For questions- joncorinne@consolidated.net or 281-252-8496.
Intro to Spanish Grades 5th-8th Corinne Park This class is a great introduction to Spanish for the upper elementary and middle school student. We will cover phrases and vocabulary used in a variety of settings. Topics will include food, clothing, time, weather and many others. The class will include many types of review so that what is learned each week is not forgotten. We will use games and activities to make learning the language fun. The class will give the student a good foundation for high school Spanish I. The two books for this class are: Exploring Spanish 2nd Edition and Exploring Spanish 2nd Edition Activity Book. I will order the books and let you know the best price for which I can find them. Class is on Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15. Cost is $350 divided into 10 payments of $35(due July 2013-Apr.2014). Additional supply fee is $25 for the year. Please send a registration form along with $60 (1st payment and supply fee) to Corinne Park 7226 Lorna Rd. Montgomery, TX 77316. For questions- joncorinne@consolidated.net or 281-252-8496.
Spanish 1-- Yvette Schenck: For Spanish 1, 2, 3, and 4, Dos mundos, which is a college-level curriculum, will be utilized. As a matter of fact, many colleges, including Lone Star College use Dos mundos as their primary Spanish curriculum. Subsequently, the goals of this class are to help the student be prepared for college-level Spanish, and also to gain a concrete understanding of the Spanish language. In a fun, enjoyable way, classroom activities and readings will help the student gain confidence in conversing and learning Spanish. Students will be quizzed or tested every week, either on vocabulary, grammar, or dialogue. Teacher will provide student with study guides for each section, as well as dialogue, vocabulary, quizzes, and tests. Student will need the Dos mundos textbook (ISBN-13: 978-0073046075), the Dos mundos: Cuaderno de actividades (workbook) (ISBN-13: 978-0073030913), and a binder for notes. Class time will be one hour, thirty minutes. Cost is $ 40 per month. Mrs. Schenck may be contacted at: y_schenck@yahoo.com or (936)648-4823 (cell). Address: 1527 Cafe Dumonde, Conroe, TX 77304.
Spanish 2 - Yvette Schenck: For Spanish 1, 2, 3, and 4, Dos mundos, which is a college-level curriculum, will be utilized. Spanish 1 is a pre-requisite for this course. Subsequently, the goals of this class are to help the student be prepared for college-level Spanish, and also to gain a concrete understanding of the Spanish language. In a fun, enjoyable way, classroom activities and readings will help the student gain confidence in conversing and learning Spanish. Students will be quizzed or tested every week, either on vocabulary, grammar, or dialogue. Teacher will provide student with study guides for each section, as well as dialogue, vocabulary, quizzes, and tests. Student will need the Dos mundos textbook (ISBN-13: 978-0073046075), the Dos mundos: Cuaderno de actividades (workbook) (ISBN-13: 978-0073030913), and a binder for notes. Class time will be one hour, thirty minutes. Cost is $ 40 per month. Mrs. Schenck may be contacted at: y_schenck@yahoo.com or (936)648-4823 (cell). Address: 1527 Cafe Dumonde, Conroe, TX 77304.
Latin I – High School and “motivated” Junior High students - Christy Hill Salvete! Latin I will help students strengthen English vocabulary and grammar skills as well as improve systematic thinking skills. Each class period will include pronunciation (in the church, or Italian, tradition) and oral reading practice, along with the introduction of Latin grammar and vocabulary. Students will also be introduced to Latin phrases commonly used in the English language. Additionally, students work on projects to become familiar with Roman culture. Those maintaining at least a B average are encouraged to take the National Latin exam, given in March (The price for the exam is $6). Students will learn to pronounce Latin and will memorize some passages, including songs and the Lord's Prayer. Students will acquire the use of six cases and three present system tenses, active voice only, indicative and imperative moods. First and second declension nouns, personal pronouns, adjectives/adverbs, prepositional phrases, first and second conjugation verbs, and numerous grammar constructions. The curriculum that will be used is the Legacy Arts Latin Curriculum which is compiled by Ms. Bonnie Rowe. The price for the Curriculum is $35 and can be purchased from me at the beginning of the year. All tests, quizzes, and CD-Rom Study Aid are included in the price of Curriculum. Tuition is $40 per month and may be mailed to Christy Hill at 5706 Stone Creek Dr. Magnolia, Tx 77354 or turned in on the first class day of the month. A $5 late fee will be added to all payments which are more than a week late. Students will need a spiral bound notebook for taking notes during class. Contact information for Miss Hill is email: christy_hill_89@yahoo.com or phone (832) 655-5553.
Latin II - 9-12 grades - Christy Hill Salvete!Latin II students will acquire third conjugation verbs, passive voice, compound verbs, relative classes, and demonstrative word forms. Students will also become familiar with idioms and will focus on developing word sense. Students will translate and memorize Biblical and classical passages ranging from verses of the Latin Vulgate Bible to "Gaul," an adaptation from "Caesar's Gallic Wars." Students will use Internet resources to study the translation choices made in well-known classics, from Virgil's Aeneid to Augustine's City of God. Although students will practice composing in Latin, the emphasis will be on preparing to read great classical works in the original language. The National Latin exam is optional for students maintaining at least a B average (The price for the exam is $6). The curriculum that will be used is the Legacy Arts Latin Curriculum which is compiled by Ms. Bonnie Rowe. The price for the Curriculum is $35 and can be purchased from me at the beginning of the year. All tests, quizzes, and CD-Rom Study Aid are included in the price of Curriculum. Tuition is $40 per month and may be mailed to Christy Hill at 5706 Stone Creek Dr. Magnolia, Tx 77354 or turned in on the first class day of the month. A $5 late fee will be added to all payments which are more than a week late. Students will need a spiral bound notebook for taking notes during class. Contact information for Miss Hill is email: christy_hill_89@yahoo.com or phone (832) 655-5553.
