SACC Fall Semester 2008 Class Descriptions and Schedule
Nursery – Stephanie Hobohm - Moms with children in the nursery will need to bringing snacks for their children.
2-3 year old class– Mary Simpson - This class will be geared toward developmentally appropriate activities such as finger plays, rhymes, physical movement and music development. We will be active and learning using all of our senses to explore the world God created. Cost: $5.00 per student (Min.age 2 by September, max. 4 by September)
Pre–K –K – Christine Simpson - This class will cover the subjects of Bible, Language Arts, Math, Craft and Movement. We provide a fun setting for learning through circle time, centers and other hands on activities. No Homework! $10.00 per student for copies, and craft supplies
Supplies: Please provide a backpack/bag for your child to carry basic supplies (pencils, crayons, scissors, colored pencils) and to bring home completed work or items bought at the SACC store. We would like to begin teaching responsibility by having each child have some supplies and keeping up with their own property. However, we will have all the basic supplies available for each class for those who need them.
* = Some homework/reading
** =Weekly Homework
*** = Serious Study time
Each of your children should pick one class in each time slot.
Click here for a printable Word Document of the classes.
| Period | Class Title | Teacher | Ages | Description | Cost | Supplies |
| 8:15-8:30 | Opening Announcements and Worship for all | |||||
| First period 8:35-9:30 | Lego – Simple Machines (Limit 8 students) | Cawood | 1st-3rd grades | This fun class will expose students to Simple Machines in their world using real life examples, science, history and Lego’s. Students will be encouraged to observe, explore, think critically and create their own machines. | $10.00 per student | pencil and folder/notebook for handouts, art work and ideas. |
| Worship Dance | Dibler | 1st-3rd grades | We will learn & perform a worship dance for the fall open house. Co-ed class | $2.00 per student | SACC T-shirt required | |
| Zoology 1 (Apologia) Exploring Creation with Zoology 1 (2 semesters) | Gilroy | 1st-3rd grades | This elementary-level science curriculum uses the Charlotte Mason methodology to give elementary school students an introduction to the dynamics of flight and animal classification, understanding why the design we see in these incredible creatures points us to our Creator God. This course will be broken up into two semesters. Narration and notebooking are used to encourage critical thinking, logical ordering, retention, and record keeping. Each class will consist of a review and/or a lab. 1st-3rd students should read the lesson with a parent or older sibling prior to each class. Each student will make a student notebook and keep a flashcard ring to study zoology terms and Latin root words. An optional zoo/nature center field trip will be offered each semester. | $40.00 per student | Apologia Exploring Creation with Zoology 1 textbook ($35 new), a folder & notebook paper, colored pencils, index cards & ring or box (whichever is preferred) | |
| American History 1815-1870 (2 semesters) | Large & Rehnquist | 3-5 th grade | Tapestry of Grace Curriculum (Classic version) - - This is a one-year American History course for 3rd-5 th grade students. We will be teaching American History from John Quincy Adams through the Reconstruction period after the Civil War. We will also be covering Geography, Vocabulary, and Fine Arts that are associated to the period we are studying. We will cover a new theme every other week. The 1 st week will cover History Discussion & Geography. During the 2 nd week, we will be doing Group Activities/Projects and learning about artists, musicians, explorers, etc. of that time period. Preparation for class discussion and homework will be required every week. | If you own TOG Yr. 3 Classic curriculum: $15.00 per student. If you do not own TOG: $45 ($30 is for a 1 yr. license – once the license is purchased at the end of August, money cannot be returned) | This curriculum uses library books as its primary source of information; therefore, parents must make time to check books out at the library so their children will have time to prepare for class. Map pencils/markers, scissors, ruler, and glue may be used in class. | |
| Elementary Geometry | Ong | This class provides students with variety of opportunities to explore the elementary properties of non-metric geometry. The primary goal is to encourage them to develop analysis and reasoning skills applicable to a wide range of mathematical concepts. Students will explore five important geometric ideas: description and classification of polygons, construction of polygons with given properties, composition and decomposition of figures, transformation of figures in the plane and tracing networks. If we have time we will play "Tangram", an ancient Chinese puzzle game for fun and learning. Supplies: | $10 per student | a binder to hold their handouts, pencils, eraser, and a ruler. | ||
| Music & Singing ** | Marsden | 4th-6th grades | This class will introduce vocal training skills and the performing arts. If you’re interested in leading praise and worship or performing on stage someday, this instruction will build your confidence. You must be willing to sing in front of people for the glory of God. Repeat students are encouraged. Guitarist needed. | $5 per student | ||
| Scrapbooking * | Pequeno/Duff | 4th -6th | This class is an introduction to the basics. The pictures the students will bring need to be copies or nicely duplicated on a printer with photo paper. I will be emailing what pictures the students need for each class later. My hope is when they get done with this class they will have the desire to continue this craft. I would encourage you to not to buy an expensive album. For now we don't want to put stress on the children not to "ruin" their album. This class is to help imagination and creativity not duplication. | $20 per student | Scissors, acid free adhesive, pencil, and scrapbook | |
| Sign Language for beginners | Monk/Myers | 4th & up | Students will learn basic sign language, learn to sign some worship songs, and also learn about the deaf community. | $5 | colored pencils, pens, scissors and glue. | |
| Study Hall | 4th & up | |||||
| English 7th & 8th *** | Barr | 7th & up | Foundations of Literature I & II, 7 th & 8 th grade, World Literature I & II - 9 th & 10 th, American Literature 11 th, British Literature 12 Th. When you register for this class you will need to contact Michele at Covenant-Tutoring@sbcglobal.net A number of SACC families have used Michele for English this last year. The Philip’s would personally like to recommend her to anyone looking for a complete college prep English curriculum. | $85.00 per month per student will be paid directly to the teacher. | ||
| Defending Your Faith ** | Rehinquist | 7th & up | How does one defend the faith they hold so dear? No question about it, the best way to defend what you believe is to first know what it is you do indeed believe! In this course we will cover major theological themes, such as the nature and existence of God, while interweaving answers to critics, such as where Cain found his wife, the resurrection, and the existence of evil if God is good, There will be a quiz each week over the previous week’s material and a final, five paragraph paper on why you are a Christian. | $7 per student | notebook | |
| Write Shop II | Putman | 9th & up | prerequisite Write Shop I (2 semesters) We will build on the basics of Write Shop I. The focus will be on narrative, descriptive and persuasive writing. There will be skill builders designed to improve sentence structure and grammatical usage. Weekly writing assignment to be done outside of class. Curriculum: Write Shop II. | $52.00 Worksheets and checklists may be reproduced for single family use only (one book per family is fine) I will order the books. If you are a family with more than one child taking this class, please indicate whether you want one book per student or one book per family | ||
| Algebra 2 | Stephenson | 7th & up | Text Book and Test Booklet by Math U See (can be purchased at the Home School Book Fair or online at www.mathusee.com ). The teacher’s edition in not necessary Each math subject will receive on average 3 pages of homework per lesson. The average course has 30 lessons in it. After each lesson, there is a test to determine if the student has really understood the lesson and remembers material from previous lessons. Some of those tests will be done in class while others will be done at home. All of the homework assignments and tests will be graded and recorded. Every 7 lessons (or so) there will be a Unit Test. This test will cover material from all of the previous lessons in the unit. The Unit Tests will always be done in class. The student can look forward to 2 or 3 out of class projects over the course of the year. These are real world projects that show young people that math is used in many, many places- not just in textbooks. At the end of the course, there will be a final exam that covers the entirety of the course which will be done in class. Grades are calculated as 40% Homework, 30% Lesson Tests, 20% Unit Tests & Projects, and 10% from the Final Exam. | $70.00 per month per student will be paid directly to the teacher . This class will meet at my home on Tuesday’s and Friday’s at co-op. There will be additional classes after co-op breaks for the holidays and in the spring. | 3 ring binder (1 inch), lose leaf paper, pencils, ruler, scientific calculator (does not need to be graphing), graph paper. | |
| Second Period 9:35-10:30 | American History | Martinez/Lehew | 1st-3rd grades | Students will learn the history of our flag, patriotic songs and holidays and will study the lives of the various groups, i.e., the Pilgrims, American Indians, early colonists, pioneers, etc. that made valuable contributions to our American Heritage. | $12 per student | pencil, colored pencils, glue |
| Scrapbooking | Pequeno/Duff | 2nd-3rd grades | (limit 6 students) This class is an introduction to the basics. The pictures the students will bring need to be copies or nicely duplicated on a printer with photo paper. I will be emailing what pictures the students need for each class later. My hope is when they get done with this class they will have the desire to continue this craft. I would encourage you to not to buy an expensive album. For now we don't want to put stress on the children not to "ruin" their album. This class is to help imagination and creativity not duplication. | $20 per student | Scissors, acid free adhesive, pencil, and scrapbook | |
| Sweet Creations | Stewart/Monk | 1st-3rd grades | limit 11 students-- Our candy recipes for our fall 2008 semester will be the same recipes we used during our spring 2008 semester. This class will introduce the students to the art of candy making! We will be dipping, sprinkling, pouring, rolling, forming and of course, eating a variety of different candies throughout the semester. The class will teach basic measuring skills and introduce the importance of temperature accuracy in a recipe. Each week we will be making at least 2 different candies for the students to enjoy. The cost for the class includes a candy recipe book each student will receive and helps cover the cost of the candy ingredients. | $20 per student | ||
| Literature-The Last Battle ** | Cox | 4th-6th grades | This class will be discussing the 7th and final book in the Chronicles of Narnia Series. Reading and class participation will be important. Homework is given each week and expected to be completed and turned in by the following class. We will be discussing themes, characters, applications to the student’s lives, and how the book correlates to the Bible. | $5.00 per student There may be an additional cost later for a semester project | The Last Battle -Chronicles of Narnia (purchase on your own), Bible, Pen and Paper | |
| PE & Games | Marshall | 4th-6th grades | The class would start with stretches and basic exercises followed by the game for that week. | $10 per student | ||
| Missionary * | Kilgore | 4th & up | We are back to a YWAM book this semester! We will be studying the life of Eric Liddell, Missionary to China and Olympic runner who inspired the movie Chariots of Fire. Eric Liddell ran the race of faith. Through crafts, reading, quizzes and lots more we will be inspired by this hero of the faith! | $10.00 first student $3.00 for each additional student in the same family. | ||
| Write Shop I *** | Neeley | 6th-8th | Write Shop 1 is an excellent course which teaches the basics of descriptive, informative and narrative writing. Weekly writing assignments and skill builder exercises (designed to help students learn to narrow their topics, choose descriptive wording and vary sentence structure) will be assigned, requiring about four to six hours of homework per week for most students. Note: Parental involvement is crucial for each student’s maximum success. | $52.00 (This will be the cost for a full year) . We will order the books. | ||
| Study Hall | 4th & up | |||||
| Advanced Face Painting | Dibbler | 7th & up | $10.00 per student (not including brushes) all supplies MUST be labeled | student will need to bring a #6 round, a flat brush and a small fan brush, package of cheap wet wipes they are not allergic to. | ||
| Pre Algebra & Algebra I *** | Stephenson | 7th & up | Algebra 1 - Algebra 1 Text Book and Test Booklet by Math U See (can be purchased at the Home School Book Fair or online at www.mathusee.com ). The teacher’s edition in not necessary Supplies: 3 ring binder (1 inch), lose leaf paper, pencils, ruler, scientific calculator (does not need to be graphing), graph paper Placement: If your child has completed Pre-Algebra, then he/she is ready for this course. If not, then please call me for a diagnostic placement test. (817) 461-9478 | $70.00 per month per student will be paid directly to the teacher . This class will meet at my home on Tuesday’s and Friday’s at co-op. There will be additional classes after co-op breaks for the holidays and in the spring. | Supplies: 3 ring binder (1 inch), lose leaf paper, pencils, ruler, scientific calculator (does not need to be graphing), graph paper (optional) | |
| English 9 & 10 *** | Barr | 9th & 10th | Foundations of Literature I & II, 7 th & 8 th grade, World Literature I & II - 9 th & 10 th, American Literature 11 th, British Literature 12th. When you register for this class you will need to contact Michele at Covenant-Tutoring@sbcglobal.net A number of SACC families have used Michele for English this last year. The Philip’s would personally like to recommend her to anyone looking for a complete college prep English curriculum. | $85.00 per month per student will be paid directly to the teacher. | ||
| Third Period 11:00-11:55 | 6 Days Creation Science * | Simpson | 1st-3rd grades | We will learn about the six days of creation by exploring Gods creation of plants, animals, the solar system and the human body. We will have fun with hands on experiments and learning facts of our world. | $14.00 per student | pencil, crayons, map pencils, scissors, glue. |
| Beginning Sign Language * | Meyers | 1st-3rd grades | Students will learn basic sign language, learn to sign some worship songs, and also learn about the deaf community. | $5.00 per student. | colored pencils, pens, scissors and glue. | |
| Beginning Ballet* | Presley | 1st-3rd | Along with basic ballet movement we will learn the history of ballet and basic nutrition. | $2 per student | Comfortable and loose clothing, socks, hair pulled back and folder. | |
| Sweet Creations | Stewart/Monk | 4th-6th grades | (limit 11 students) Our candy recipes for our fall 2008 semester will be the same recipes we used during our spring 2008 semester. | $20 per student | . | |
| This class will introduce the students to the art of candy making! We will be dipping, sprinkling, pouring, rolling, forming and of course, eating a variety of different candies throughout the semester. The class will teach basic measuring skills and introduce the importance of temperature accuracy in a recipe. Each week we will be making at least 2 different candies for the students to enjoy. The cost for the class includes a candy recipe book each student will receive and helps cover the cost of the candy ingredients | ||||||
| Legos Simple Machines | Cawood | 4th-6th grades | (Limit 8 students) – This course is a hands on exploration of the history, science and application of simple machines. Working in teams, students will use a Lego Simple Machines Kit (formerly known as Lego Dacta) to build 20 unique projects. The course will culminate in a final project integrating all machines into one grand system. | $6.00 (No prerequisite. No repeat students.) | a folder, notebook paper and pencil for notes. There will be some home study and projects . | |
| Zoology ** | Gilroy/Ellis | 4th-6th grades | This elementary-level science curriculum uses the Charlotte Mason methodology to give elementary school students an introduction to the dynamics of flight and animal classification, understanding why the design we see in these incredible creatures points us to our Creator God. This course will be broken up into two semesters. Narration and note booking are used to encourage critical thinking, logical ordering, retention, and record keeping. Each class will consist of a quiz for review and a lab. Each student is responsible for ensuring that the required reading has been done before each class. All students come to class prepared to ask questions, contemplate the material, and engage their minds in the learning process. Each student will make a student notebook and keep a flashcard ring to study zoology terms and Latin root words. An optional zoo/nature center field trip will be offered each semester. | $40 per student | (Apologia) Exploring Creation with Zoology 1 textbook ($35 new), a folder & notebook paper, colored pencils, index cards & ring or box (whichever is preferred) | |
---CLOSED--- TOG American History *** |
Cox/Marsden | 6th-9th | Tapestry of Grace Curriculum (Classic version) - Rebecca Cox & Shari Marsden - This is a one-year American History academic course for 6 th-9 th grade students who are ready to learn/use analytical tools and methods to compare concepts or events. Students will constantly be asked, “How does this event/theme relate to that event/theme?” We will be discussing these themes in class so preparation & completed homework for the class is very important. If your child is in 6 th grade but not ready for this type of analytical thinking, consider putting him/her in the American History class offered for 3 rd-5 th grades. (We will be covering the same topics but in an easier format). We will also be covering Geography, Vocabulary, and Fine Arts that are associated to the period we are studying. We will be teaching American History from John Quincy Adams through the Reconstruction period after the Civil War. We will cover Nationalism/Sectionalism, Jacksonian Era, Industrial Revolution, European Society, American Expansion, Manifest Destiny, American Civil War, Underground Railroad, and Reconstruction. | If you own TOG Yr. 3 Classic curriculum: $15.00 per student. If you do not own TOG: $50 ($35 is for a 1 yr. license – once the license is purchased at the end of August, money cannot be returned) | This curriculum uses library books as its primary source of information; therefore, parents must make time to check books out at the library so their children will have time to prepare for class. We will be covering a new theme every other week. It is helpful for students to have an American History and World History textbook of your choice to use, as well. Map pencils/markers, scissors, ruler, and glue may be used in class. | |
| Study Hall | ||||||
| No Frills Grammar *** | Neeley | 7th & up | Easy Grammar: Plus is a fast-paced grammar course designed to give Jr. High or high school students a thorough understanding of the parts of speech and the rules for using correct capitalization and punctuation. The goal of the course is to give each participant the tools he or she needs to write and speak well. This class will be drill, drill, drill and is recommended for students who are willing to work diligently and honestly, completing and self-correcting approximately twelve workbook pages per week as homework after receiving instruction in class. Parents are asked to monitor their youths’ work and to ensure that all weekly assignments are completed. Homework grades will not be kept, but students will be tested and graded to show mastery of the material | $5 per student | Parents must purchase Easy Grammar: Plus (approximately $35.00) and Easy Grammar: Plus Student Test Booklet (approximately $5.00). Note: Please do not accidentally purchase Easy Grammar: Plus Student Workbook. This text does not contain the answer keys which students will need to self-correct their work.) *No Frills Grammar will require a small amount of summer homework. | |
| Presidential Elections | Roark | 7th & up | In this study we will be making a detailed lap book and learn the process of electing a president. Topics of discussion will include: Political Parties, Electoral College, National Conventions, Primaries, Caucuses, History, Vocabulary, and more! | $7 per student | pencil, scissors, and glue. | |
| Biology*** | Wabberson | 7th & up | This a college-prep biology course that provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. Heavily emphasizing the vocabulary of biology, it provides the student with a strong background in the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems. It also provides a complete survey of the five kingdoms in Creation. Pre-Requisites: This course is designed to be the student's first high school science course (9th grade). It is generally recommended that the student take this course during the same year that he or she is taking Algebra I. Students who take and understand this course will be very well prepared for a tough university biology course. Completing Apologia's General Science and Physical Science courses prior to Biology is strongly recommended. Requirements: Students should expect to spend an hour to an hour and a half of study time per day. Parents will also need to be available to assist their student with study time if needed. The tests are challenging and not open book. Parents will need to obtain the textbook: Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd edition. by Dr. Jay L | In addition to the textbook, there will be a $45 lab fee and $10 supply fee for a total of $55 per student | Parents will need to obtain the textbook: Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd edition. by Dr. Jay L. Wile and Marilyn F. Durnell | |
| English 11 *** | Barr | 11 | Foundations of Literature I & II, 7 th & 8 th grade, World Literature I & II - 9 th & 10 th, American Literature 11 th, British Literature 12 Th. When you register for this class you will need to contact Michele at Covenant-Tutoring@sbcglobal.net A number of SACC families have used Michele for English this last year. The Philip’s would personally like to recommend her to anyone looking for a complete college prep English curriculum. | $85.00 per month per student will be paid directly to the teacher. | ||
| Fourth Period 12:00-12:55 | PE & Games | Marshall | 1st-3rd | The class would start with stretches and basic exercises followed by the game for that week. | $10 per student | |
| Fun Brain Math Games | Vollmering | 1st-3rd grades | Kids will have a great time with anagrams, word play, brain teasers, puzzles, riddles, analogies, and math games galore. They won’t realize they’re really growing their brain! | $7 per student | ||
| Missionary * | Jensen | 1st-3rd grades | We are back to a YWAM book this semester! We will be studying the life of Eric Liddell, Missionary to China and Olympic runner who inspired the movie Chariots of Fire. Eric Liddell ran the race of faith. Through crafts, reading, quizzes and lots more we will be inspired by this hero of the faith! | $10.00 first student $3.00 for each additional student in the same family. | ||
| Biblical Holidays ** | Presley/Myers | 4th-6th grades | Children will have hands on experiences while learning about the Jewish holidays and their significance from the Old Testament. Homework will be assigned. | $25 per student | Pencil, markers, crayons, and folder | |
| Iron Chef Cooking | Large | 4th-6th grades | Limit 11 students--While learning basic cooking skills the students will cook an entrée or dessert each week, as well as make a recipe folder. Everyone will get to taste and enjoy their lesson each week. I will provide all pots, pans and utensils. | $20.00 per student (includes most of ingredients needed for meal/dessert) | cutting board and some supplies as assigned. Homework: students will be expected to cook the meal/dessert at home for their family. | |
| Wordly Wise ** | Luera | 4th-6th | Three thousand carefully selected words taken from literature, textbooks, and SAT-prep books are the basis of this exciting vocabulary series that teaches new words through reading, writing, and a variety of exercises. Each lesson's alphabetized word list gives pronunciations, parts of speech, and concise definitions, and uses each word in a sentence. Interesting, engaging, and acting as a mnemonic anchor for the word, sentences are anything but boring! Comprehension of the vocabulary words is facilitated and reinforced through the five different exercises repeated in each lesson. Wordly Wise 3000, Book 4 contains twenty lessons, and includes 14 new words, along with new exercises. | $15 per student | Pencil, notebook paper and notebook. | |
---CLOSED--- General Science *** |
Sanders | 6th-8th | Limit 12 students-- This course is designed to be a student’s first systematic introduction to the sciences. This course is typically used best in the seventh grade, although advanced 6th graders or 8th graders who have not taken a serious course can benefit. The course covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Its scope, therefore, is quite wide. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household items. Students who do not have a lot of experience taking tests which require them to truly master the course material might have trouble with this course at first. However, the study skills required for this course are absolutely essential for high school and beyond. It is prudent, therefore, for the student to learn these skills now rather than put them off until later. This is a 2 semester class. | $30.00 per semester to cover lab supplies and copies . | Families are responsible for obtaining text: Exploring Creation with General Science by Dr. Jay L. Wile | |
| Study Hall | ||||||
| Worship Dance | Dibbler | 4th & up | We will learn & perform a worship dance for the fall open house. Co-ed class | $2.00 per student | SACC t-shirt required. | |
| Notgrass American History *** | Ott | 9th & up | This high school credit American History class uses the Notgrass curriculum, assigned literature and the Bible. Expect: extensive home study, reading, some writing, class discussion and tests. After enrollment, students will receive curriculum, instructions for summer reading and requirements for the first class session | 1 st Semester): $60 (includes Exploring America Volume 1 & American Voices—a collection of documents, hymns, speeches, poems and short stories from American History), outside reading texts may be obtained by you from library or from low cost online sites. (2nd semester class fee is $40 for Volume 2 and admin. expenses) Check out www.notgrass.com for more info about curriculum. | ||
| Geometry *** | Stephenson | 7th & up | Geometry Text Book and Test Booklet by Math U See (can be purchased at the Home School Book Fair or online at www.mathusee.com ). The teacher’s edition in not necessary | $70.00 per month per student will be paid directly to the teacher . This class will meet at my home on Tuesday’s and Friday’s at co-op .additional classes after co-op breaks for the holidays and in the spring. | 3 ring binder (1 inch), lose leaf paper, pencils, compass, protractor, ruler, scientific calculator (does not need to be graphing), graph paper (optional). | |
| English *** | Barr | 12 | Foundations of Literature I & II, 7 th & 8 th grade, World Literature I & II - 9 th & 10 th, American Literature 11 th, British Literature 12 Th. When you register for this class you will need to contact Michele at Covenant-Tutoring@sbcglobal.net A number of SACC families have used Michele for English this last year. The Philip’s would personally like to recommend her to anyone looking for a complete college prep English curriculum. | $85.00 per month per student will be paid directly to the teacher. |