Clinton Township
Location Details
Mondays
248-710-0360
info@mihomeschool.com
19700 15 Mile Rd.
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Class Dates - Fall 2022
- September 12, 19, 26
- October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
- November 7, 14, 28
- December 5, 12
Thanksgiving Break: November 21-25
Schedule - Fall 2022
Time | Grades | Class | Classification | Status | Availability | Instructor | Orbund Name (for registration) | Department | Required Materials | Course Description | Room | |
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Time | Grades | Class | Classification | Status | Availability | Instructor | Orbund Name (for registration) | Department | Required Materials | Course Description | Room | Note |
09:00 AM | K | Kindergarten Fundamentals - AM-A | Elective | Augustyniak, Kristyn | KDGFUN1_EL _CT | Early Learning | ALGATE-Handwriting Without Tears Series - Kindergarten Writing Book LANDON-My Kindergarten Workbook: 101 Games and Activities to Support Kindergarten Skills (My Workbook) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641524987/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_X4126045HVP8QP2E3Y5B?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 | Section 1 of 3: Little ones will enjoy their experience in this 3-HOUR kindergarten class. They will discover a variety of learning elements, including but not limited to movement, structured play, drama, storytelling, circle time, music, art, food, sensory play, and academics. Social skills and developmental readiness will be taught and evaluated at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. This class will set students up for success in their proceeding courses. Weekly assignments posted online. Students must enroll in all 3 Sections. Weekly assignments posted online. | 1 | |||
09:00 AM | 1-2 | Intro to Sports | Elective | Stevens, Jen | INTROSPRT_LE _CT | PE | We are going to do fun drills to learn basic techniques for traditional sports such as Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball. We will have a healthy dose of other gym/team games that everyone loves too, such as dodgeball, capture the flag, relay races and more. Start at your own level; learn proper forms, methods, and strategies. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Weekly homework may be assigned. | 2 | ||||
09:00 AM | 1-2 | Shades of Sound | Elective | Kaynor, Liz | MUSSHD_LE _CT | Music | In this class your student will gain a wide range of musical experience, including: learning about composers and musical eras, learning musical terms and music theory, learning about instruments/the orchestra and more! Classes will also include singing and musical games. No weekly homework. Weekly assignments posted online. | 2 | ||||
09:00 AM | 3-5 | 3-D Arts and Crafts | Elective | Pruett, Shelley | 3D_UE _CT | Fine Arts | SPALDING: bold markers, water color paint tray w/ brush. $10 Material Fee | Students will have tons of fun building creative, colorful and collaborative 3-dimensional projects. We will make upcycled projects out of everyday items and might use things such as cardboard, toilet paper rolls, shoe boxes, and coffee cups. Many items will be provided and others may be brought from home, depending on the project. We will let our imagination run wild with all of the things we can create. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Weekly homework may be assigned. | 4 | |||
09:00 AM | 3-5 | Paper Airplane Engineering | Elective | Jacobson, Jessica | PPRENGIN_UE _CT | Engineering | What makes it fly? Now you can make your own creased contraptions of gossamer aviation (or paper airplanes)! Try making the Angel, Accordion, and Mahoney. You will learn the steps of the scientific method and apply them to create and build magnificent flying machines. You will take a nose dive into the art and mechanics of velocity, momentum, and more. Let your imagination soar with explosive ideas, just like the Wright brothers, to create and perfect your very own designs. This class will encourage hands-on learning, group activities, and critical thinking. Put your thinking goggles on and join us for an exciting flight! Weekly assignments posted online. | 4 | ||||
09:00 AM | 3-5 | Storytelling and Children’s Books | Core | Instructor, TBD | STRYTEL_UE _CT | Language Arts | In this innovative class, we will explore popular children’s books and be inspired to create our own stories based on these books. Kids will practice using their imaginations to put their stories on paper with tools such as graphic organizers, creating illustrations and developing oral storytelling. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework may be assigned. | 4 | ||||
09:00 AM | 6-8 | 100% All Natural Michigan | Core | Malseed, DJ | NATMICH_MS _CT | Science | Get ready to explore the animal and plant life around you! We will investigate the various environments found in our area including their native creatures and plants using critical-thinking reading/reflecting, engaging observations and hands-on projects—both in class and at home. The focus for this age group will be on the most easily-found and readily-recognizable species in our area of Michigan. This class will be a “hoot” for all young Michiganders! UE, MS, HS will have homework. Weekly assignments posted online. | 6 | ||||
09:00 AM | 6-8 | Intro to Our Rights & Laws | Core | McCulley, Tara | USCONST_MS _CT | Social Studies | Pate: 3-ring binder, access to Google Docs | Understand your basic, guaranteed USA freedoms: Life, Liberty, The Pursuit of Happiness, The Common Good, Justice, Equality, Diversity, Truth, Patriotism, and Popular Sovereignty. These rights are important for understanding the foundation of our unique country. Students will learn where these freedoms originated and gain a better understanding of our country's unique rules and liberties. We will read motivating literature and/or excerpts and engage in meaningful whole-class activities. Students will explore ways they can be involved in their own piece of the "American Pie." Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework will be assigned. | 6 | |||
09:00 AM | 6-12 | Algebra 1 | Core | Instructor, TBD | ALG1A_MS/HS _CT | Math | To confirm placement, utilize the Placement Tool at https://sonlight.mathusee.com/. Required Text: Math U See Algebra 1 Instruction Manual, DVD, Student Workbook & TESTS, spiral notebook & pencil; graphing (preferred) or scientific calculator | Semester 1 of this course will be reviewing order of operations as well the distributive, commutative and associative properties. We will learn graphing, simultaneous equations, exponents, polynomials, unit multipliers, and more. Students will cover majority of the chapters in the required textbook. Homework will be assigned each class period to be done at home during the following week. There will be regularly scheduled tests as well. Calculators are allowed at home and in class. Students will be required to purchase their textbook(s). Weekly assignments posted online. PREREQUISITE : Pre-Algebra or equivalent. Weekly homework will be assigned. | 7 | |||
09:00 AM | 6-12 | Alternative Energy Projects with Lego | Elective | Karteczka, Rachele | ALTENG_MS/HS _CT | Engineering | This class will focus on energy and forms of energy. Using special Lego kits, students will explore real world application using alternative energy resources. We will investigate concepts of energy, electricity, and the environment. Students will be introduced to solar, wind and water energy, explore the capabilities of each. Students will understand the benefits and technology of renewable energy. Students will be able to construct waterwheels, windmills, and other energy-related technology and carry out experiments to see the capabilities of renewable resources. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS: Weekly assignments posted online. | 7 | ||||
09:00 AM | 6-12 | Study Skills for Students | Elective | Pate, Michelle | STDYSKLS_MS/HS _CT | Life Skills | This class will use a variety of approaches to assist students in learning, understanding, and reinforcing concepts so that they will be aligned for success in their educational journeys. Strategies will be introduced and experienced through assignments, games and activities, as well as real-life scenarios. Everything done in this class will help students become more efficient learners and producers. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework will be assigned. | 7 | ||||
09:00 AM | ALL | Study Hall | Self-Pay | Supervisor, Campus | SH09_ALL _CT | Study Hall | 9 | |||||
10:00 AM | K | Kindergarten Fundamentals - AM-B | Elective | Augustyniak, Kristyn | KDGFUN2_EL _CT | Early Learning | Section 2 of 3: Little ones will enjoy their experience in this 3-HOUR kindergarten class. They will discover a variety of learning elements, including but not limited to movement, structured play, drama, storytelling, circle time, music, art, food, sensory play, and academics. Social skills and developmental readiness will be taught and evaluated at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. This class will set students up for success in their proceeding courses. Weekly assignments posted online. Students must enroll in all 3 Sections. Weekly assignments posted online. | 1 | ||||
10:00 AM | 1-2 | 3-D Arts and Crafts | Elective | Pruett, Shelley | 3D_LE _CT | Fine Arts | SPALDING: bold markers, water color paint tray w/ brush. $10 Material Fee | Students will have tons of fun building creative, colorful and collaborative 3-dimensional projects. We will make upcycled projects out of everyday items and might use things such as cardboard, toilet paper rolls, shoe boxes, and coffee cups. Many items will be provided and others may be brought from home, depending on the project. We will let our imagination run wild with all of the things we can create. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Weekly homework may be assigned. | 2 | |||
10:00 AM | 1-2 | Paper Airplane Engineering | Elective | Jacobson, Jessica | PPRENGIN_LE _CT | Engineering | What makes it fly? Now you can make your own creased contraptions of gossamer aviation (or paper airplanes)! Try making the Angel, Accordion, and Mahoney. You will learn the steps of the scientific method and apply them to create and build magnificent flying machines. You will take a nose dive into the art and mechanics of velocity, momentum, and more. Let your imagination soar with explosive ideas, just like the Wright brothers, to create and perfect your very own designs. This class will encourage hands-on learning, group activities, and critical thinking. Put your thinking goggles on and join us for an exciting flight! Weekly assignments posted online. | 2 | ||||
10:00 AM | 1-2 | Storylines | Core | Instructor, TBD | STRYLNS_LE _CT | Language Arts | Reading aloud has shown to improve reading, writing, communication skills, logical thinking and concentration. It is also good for a student’s general academic aptitude and it inspires a lifelong love for reading. In this class, we will read and respond to works of literature and put an emphasis on comprehension and making connections among ideas. Elements of a story, theme, and genre will also be covered throughout the year using discussion and activities. Weekly assignments posted online. | 2 | ||||
10:00 AM | 3-5 | Intro to Sports | Elective | Full | Stevens, Jen | INTROSPRT_UE _CT | PE | We are going to do fun drills to learn basic techniques for traditional sports such as Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball. We will have a healthy dose of other gym/team games that everyone loves too, such as dodgeball, capture the flag, relay races and more. Start at your own level; learn proper forms, methods, and strategies. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Weekly homework may be assigned. | 4 | |||
10:00 AM | 3-5 | Shades of Sound | Elective | Kaynor, Liz | MUSSHD_UE _CT | Music | crayons, markers, or colored pencils | This engaging music history/appreciation class will combine art and music together as we learn about composers and their musical eras. As we listen to new pieces each week, we will read short biographies of the composers and will color coordinating coloring pages for each work. Great for kids of all learning styles! No weekly homework. Weekly assignments posted online. | 4 | |||
10:00 AM | 6-8 | US Geography - Our Great States | Core | McCulley, Tara | STATES_MS _CT | Social Studies | Are you looking for a Great American Adventure? Come and explore the great states of our captivating country. We will focus on a different set of states each week and learn about the unique characteristics that each state has to offer. We will learn about climates, cuisines, traditions and more. We will also do fun activities and projects, including sampling foods. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS: Weekly homework may be assigned. | 6 | ||||
10:00 AM | 6-12 | Personal Finance | MS-Core/HS-Elective | Instructor, TBD | FINA_MS/HS _CT | Math | On-Campus Student: Textbooks will be ordered in advance of the class and accounts will be charged $25. Distance Learning Student: Please purchase Dave Ramsey's Foundations in Personal Finance: High School Edition for Homeschool Student Text. Click here for a direct link. | This course will cover important money topics that build financial confidence and inspire hope in your students lives. Students will learn the skills and strategies needed to live as a financially independent adult. Students will be given exercises to apply what they have learned and to explore it in a fun way. Students will see how their lessons relate to the concepts of budgeting, healthful living, stress management, goal setting, interpersonal communication, and a variety of other soft skills. Textbooks will be ordered in advance of the class and your account will be charged (amount TBD). An understanding of basic math is needed. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework will be assigned. | 7 | |||
10:00 AM | 6-12 | Physical Science Lecture (Self Pay) | Self-Pay | Malseed, DJ | PSCLLCA_MS/HS _CT | Science | Textbook Required | Semester 1. This is the required companion class for the Physical Science Lab course. This course will give students an understanding of the basic world that surrounds them each day of their lives and the forces in creation, so that they can appreciate the real-world relevance of scientific inquiry and the beauty of creation. We will cover topics such as measurement and units, earth, atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, weather, Newton's Laws, solar system, stars, galaxies, and more. Required textbook (Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2nd Edition) must be purchased. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework will be assigned. | 7 | |||
10:00 AM | 6-12 | Scratch Computer Programming and Animation | Elective | Karteczka, Rachele | SCRTCH_MS/HS _CT | Technology | Notebook | SCRATCH is a programming language that lets you create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art. You can share your creations with others in the online community. Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively which are essential skills for life in the 21st century. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework may be assigned. | 7 | |||
10:00 AM | 6-12 | Strategy and Logic Through Games | Elective | Pate, Michelle | STRTGY_MS/HS _CT | Life Skills | We will be studying strategy games and the types of logic used in them. A strategy game is one where players' choices shape the gaming process and the outcome. They require tactical thinking and strong decision-making skills. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework may be assigned. | 7 | ||||
10:00 AM | ALL | Study Hall | Self-Pay | Supervisor, Campus | SH10_ALL _CT | Study Hall | 9 | |||||
11:00 AM | K | Kindergarten Fundamentals - AM-C | Elective | Augustyniak, Kristyn | KDGFUN3_EL _CT | Early Learning | Section 3 of 3: Little ones will enjoy their experience in this 3-HOUR kindergarten class. They will discover a variety of learning elements, including but not limited to movement, structured play, drama, storytelling, circle time, music, art, food, sensory play, and academics. Social skills and developmental readiness will be taught and evaluated at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year. This class will set students up for success in their proceeding courses. Weekly assignments posted online. Students must enroll in all 3 Sections. Weekly assignments posted online. | 1 | ||||
11:00 AM | 1-2 | Fitness is Fun! | Elective | Stevens, Jen | FITFUN_LE _CT | PE | Healthy habits help you to be the best athlete you can be. Pace yourself with the right techniques for strength training, conditioning, endurance and mental toughness. We will explore fun ways to stay in shape, prevent injuries and increase performance. Fitness skills will be tailored to the levels of the participants. Weekly assignments posted online. UE may have weekly homework assignments. | 2 | ||||
11:00 AM | 1-2 | Homemade Toys | Elective | Instructor, TBD | HT_LE _CT | Fine Arts | $10 Material Fee | Prepare to have some fun! In this class, students will have a blast creating imaginative toys that are fun to make and play with. We will use a variety of items such as toilet paper rolls, shoe boxes, string, cardboard cutouts and maybe even colored socks to create fun and unique things like fascinating finger puppets, jilting jigsaw puzzles, fantastic felt figures, and more. We will make customized selections of toys based on students' interests as well. This class will be very hands-on and the items will be easy to make with just the right amount of challenge! Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework may be assigned. | 2 | |||
11:00 AM | 1-2 | Projects with Games | Self-Pay | Jacobson, Jessica | GAMES_LE _CT | Life Skills | "It's all fun and games!" We will definitely have a great time in this class! We will play different games but we will also get our homeschool groove on by doing a research paper to learn about our own favorite games. Plan to strategically unwind your favorite game by working on research and discovery. You are given freedom to be self-inspired and driven by the interest you have in your favorite game(s). Grammar and writing skills that you have learned will be applied in this class. Creative projects such as making your own games may be part of our class activity time as well. Learning and research work will prove to be enjoyable with our topic of study as well as the weekly times we will have in class together. Internet access for research is most helpful. Weekly assignments posted online. At-home research and writing will be assigned. | 2 | ||||
11:00 AM | 3-5 | A Is For America | Core | Instructor, TBD | A4AMER_UE _CT | Social Studies | "A is for America!" is an engaging social studies class. Join us as we journey across our glorious 50 states exploring the geography of our country, historical periods, culture, and fun facts! One guess where we are starting? You got it! The Wolverine State! Come prepared to share something interesting about Michigan. Weekly assignments posted online. UE: Homework may be assigned. | 4 | ||||
11:00 AM | 3-5 | Amazing Arts | Elective | Pruett, Shelley | AMAZART_UE _CT | Fine Arts | $5 Material Fee | Students will enjoy expanding their world with art in this class. We will do a lot of hands-on artwork. Working closely with paints, pencils, crayons, and more. They will explore vibrant colors and learn new skills that will carry on in their future with art. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Homework will be assigned. | 4 | |||
11:00 AM | 3-5 | Jr. LEGO Engineering | Elective | Full | Karteczka, Rachele | ENGJR_UE _CT | Engineering | The goal of this course is for students to work in teams by planning, sharing, and discussing while they enjoy hands-on-activities. They will learn about engineering concepts such as levers, gears, wheels & axles, and pulleys that incorporate math, science, and creativity. This is a fun and active class. Weekly assignments posted online. Upper Elementary students may have weekly homework. | 4 | |||
11:00 AM | 6-8 | Games to Build Math Skills | Core | Instructor, TBD | RTSTRT_MS _CT | Math | If you want to make this class part of a full math course to complete at home, we recommend purchasing RightStart Math Level F | This course is based on the hands-on program RightStart™ Mathematics. Right Start de-emphasizes counting and focuses on visualizing quantities and providing strategies for learning the math facts. Practice during class time is provided with math card games which apply new information and create hours of fun learning math facts and concepts. This course includes multiplying and dividing fractions. Prerequisite: multiplication facts, division facts, addition and subtraction of fractions, prime numbers, simple percents, and decimals to two places. Weekly assignments posted online. This class is not a full curriculum, rather a supplement to RightStart Math Level F Parents are encouraged to purchase the curriculum for instruction at home. Please use this link for the Right Start Placement Test. https://cdn1.sonlight.com/pdfs/rightstart-placement-test.pdf https://store.rightstartmath.com/home-school-demo/elementary/new-to-rs2/ | 6 | |||
11:00 AM | 6-8 | Middle School Spanish | Elective | Avalos-Cardenas, Carlos | SPNMS_MS _CT | Foreign Language | AVALOS-- Spanish Middle/High School Carson Dellosa ISBN 978-1-56822-198-4 & binder with paper or notebook. SMITH-- Spanish is Fun: Lively Lessons for Beginners, Book 1, Third Edition; ISBN-10: 1-56765-464-9 | Hola! This 2-semester class is taught by a Spanish speaker who provides lessons in the Spanish language as well as cultural learning using a variety of intriguing methods. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework will be assigned. | 6 | |||
11:00 AM | 6-12 | Citizenship Book Club | MS-Core/HS-Elective | McCulley, Tara | CIVLIT_MS/HS _CT | Social Studies | Optional: The book series from TuttleTwins.com (Discount Code: 50DEAL) | This class introduces civics through some fun and engaging literature. A series of educational books will be read aloud in class to increase students' listening skills and imagination. We will read kid-friendly books about personal responsibility and work ethic, liberty and government, the Golden Rule and revenge, budgets and business plans, collectivism and consequences, competition and capital, banking and bartering, as well as division of labor and economy . During class, we will do our best to work through 1 book every 3 weeks (based on whole-class needs) and also learn related vocabulary terms. Students will enjoy insightful class discussions about civic life as it applies directly and indirectly to them. Individual and group projects will help us dig deeper into our understanding of effective and good citizenship. Books will be lent out in the classroom during class time; however, families can choose to buy their own set if they prefer. Weekly assignments posted online. Homework will be assigned. | 7 | |||
11:00 AM | 6-12 | Physical Science Lab | Core | Malseed, DJ | PSCLLBA_MS/HS _CT | Science | Semester 1. This is the required companion class for the Physical Science Lecture course. We will cover lab topics such as measurement and units, earth, atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, weather, Newton's Laws, solar system, stars, galaxies, and more. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework will be assigned. | 7 | ||||
11:00 AM | 6-12 | Projects with Games | Elective | Pate, Michelle | GAMES_MS/HS _CT | Life Skills | PATE-Students need a class folder. Handouts will be given out for various projects. | "It's all fun and games!" We will definitely have a great time in this class! We will play different games but we will also get our homeschool groove on by doing a research paper to learn about our own favorite games. Plan to strategically unwind your favorite game by working on research and discovery. You are given freedom to be self-inspired and driven by the interest you have in your favorite game(s). Grammar and writing skills that you have learned will be applied in this class. Creative projects such as making your own games may be part of our class activity time as well. Learning and research work will prove to be enjoyable with our topic of study as well as the weekly times we will have in class together. Internet access for research is most helpful. Weekly assignments posted online. At-home research and writing will be assigned. | 7 | |||
11:00 AM | ALL | Study Hall | Self-Pay | Supervisor, Campus | SH11_ALL _CT | Study Hall | 9 | |||||
12:00 PM | ALL | Lunch | Self-Pay | Supervisor, Campus | LUNCH_ALL _CT | Lunch | 9 | |||||
12:30 PM | 1-2 | A Is For America | Core | Instructor, TBD | A4AMER_LE _CT | Social Studies | "A is for America!" is an engaging social studies class. Join us as we journey across our glorious 50 states exploring the geography of our country, historical periods, culture, and fun facts! One guess where we are starting? You got it! The Wolverine State! Come prepared to share something interesting about Michigan. Weekly assignments posted online. UE: Homework may be assigned. | 2 | ||||
12:30 PM | 1-2 | Amazing Arts | Elective | Pruett, Shelley | AMAZART_LE _CT | Fine Arts | $5 Material Fee | Students will enjoy expanding their world with art in this class. We will do a lot of hands-on artwork. Working closely with paints, pencils, crayons, and more. They will explore vibrant colors and learn new skills that will carry on in their future with art. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Homework will be assigned. | 2 | |||
12:30 PM | 1-2 | Jr. LEGO Engineering | Elective | Karteczka, Rachele | ENGJR_LE _CT | Engineering | The goal of this course is for students to work in teams by planning, sharing, and discussing while they enjoy hands-on-activities. They will learn about engineering concepts such as levers, gears, wheels & axles, and pulleys that incorporate math, science, and creativity. This is a fun and active class. Weekly assignments posted online. Upper Elementary students may have weekly homework. | 2 | ||||
12:30 PM | 3-5 | Fitness is Fun! | Elective | Full | Stevens, Jen | FITFUN_UE _CT | PE | Healthy habits help you to be the best athlete you can be. Pace yourself with the right techniques for strength training, conditioning, endurance and mental toughness. We will explore fun ways to stay in shape, prevent injuries and increase performance. Fitness skills will be tailored to the levels of the participants. Weekly assignments posted online. UE may have weekly homework assignments. | 4 | |||
12:30 PM | 3-5 | Homemade Toys | Elective | Instructor, TBD | HT_UE _CT | Fine Arts | $10 Material Fee | Prepare to have some fun! In this class, students will have a blast creating imaginative toys that are fun to make and play with. We will use a variety of items such as toilet paper rolls, shoe boxes, string, cardboard cutouts and maybe even colored socks to create fun and unique things like fascinating finger puppets, jilting jigsaw puzzles, fantastic felt figures, and more. We will make customized selections of toys based on students' interests as well. This class will be very hands-on and the items will be easy to make with just the right amount of challenge! Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework may be assigned. | 4 | |||
12:30 PM | 3-5 | Projects with Games | Self-Pay | Jacobson, Jessica | GAMES_UE _CT | Life Skills | "It's all fun and games!" We will definitely have a great time in this class! We will play different games but we will also get our homeschool groove on by doing a research paper to learn about our own favorite games. Plan to strategically unwind your favorite game by working on research and discovery. You are given freedom to be self-inspired and driven by the interest you have in your favorite game(s). Grammar and writing skills that you have learned will be applied in this class. Creative projects such as making your own games may be part of our class activity time as well. Learning and research work will prove to be enjoyable with our topic of study as well as the weekly times we will have in class together. Internet access for research is most helpful. Weekly assignments posted online. At-home research and writing will be assigned. | 4 | ||||
12:30 PM | 6-8 | Pre-Algebra | Core | Instructor, TBD | PRALGA_MS _CT | Math | To confirm placement, utilize the Placement Tool at https://sonlight.mathusee.com/. Required Text: Math U See PreAlgebra Universal Set (Instruction Manual/Solutions, DVD, Student Workbook & TEST booklet); scientific calculator | Semester 1 of this course will help students develop a strong foundation of concepts needed to excel in secondary math courses. Concepts such as adding, subtraction, multiplying, and dividing negative integers, exponents, radicals, and solving for unknowns will be covered. Practical examples will be used and will show how to translate these formulas into real-life situations. Students will be assigned homework weekly and will be given short, in-class quizzes. Tests will also be given. Textbook purchase is required. Weekly assignments posted online. PREREQUISITE: Multiplication Facts Mastery, Proficiency with Decimals, Fractions, Ratios, and Percents AND student must take and place into the Pre-Algebra level using the online placement questionnaire at http://placement.mathusee.com. Weekly homework will be assigned. Weekly online assignments is required. | 6 | |||
12:30 PM | 6-12 | Art Around the World | Elective | McCulley, Tara | ARTWRLD_MS/HS _CT | Fine Arts | $5 Material Fee | In this class, we will learn about art & culture from around the world. Students will make mixed-media art projects informed and inspired by our exciting world adventure! Weekly assignments posted online. | 7 | |||
12:30 PM | 6-12 | Paleontology | MS-Core/HS-Elective | Malseed, DJ | PALEON_MS/HS _CT | Science | Fossils, dirt, dinosaur bones and more! Uncover what being a paleontologist is all about. We will discover and use themed vocabulary words throughout the class in interesting reading and engaging writing activities. Do not forget the interactive and awe-inspiring group activities too, like a possible in-class dig or going on a webquest. This class will be taught from a Christian/Creationist Worldview. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Weekly homework may be assigned. | 7 | ||||
12:30 PM | 6-12 | Spanish 1 | Elective | Avalos-Cardenas, Carlos | SPN1_MS/HS _CT | Foreign Language | AVALOS -- Complete Spanish Step- By- Step Mc Graw Hill ISBN 978-1-259-64341-5 & binder with paper or notebook. SMITH -- Spanish is Fun: Lively Lessons for Beginners, Book 1, Third Edition; ISBN-10: 1567654649 | Hola! Spanish 1 provides an introduction to the Spanish language within the context of the contemporary Spanish–speaking world and its culture. Each student will work on attaining an acceptable degree of proficiency in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course is designed to stimulate interest in and respect for other people and cultures. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework will be assigned. | 7 | |||
12:30 PM | ALL | Study Hall | Self-Pay | Supervisor, Campus | SH12_ALL _CT | Study Hall | 9 | |||||
01:30 PM | 1-2 | Creating Clay Creatures | Elective | Instructor, TBD | CCC_LE _CT | Fine Arts | $10 Material Fee | Calling all clay artists! In this class we will learn to form, mold and build clay creatures using self drying clay. We'll be looking at other clay creature artists work as well as children's book illustrations to see how they created their creature works of art. We will also look at real animals as we formulate our designs. We'll use this information to draw our creature designs and then make them in clay. Use of other media, such as sticks, paint, stones, etc. will be used to add texture as we create one-of-a-kind art! | 2 | |||
01:30 PM | 1-2 | Elementary Spanish | Elective | Avalos-Cardenas, Carlos | SPNEL_LE _CT | Foreign Language | AVALOS: Lower Elementary: Skill Builders Carson Dellosa Publishing ISBN 978-1-936023-35-6 | Hola! This class taught by a Spanish-speaking teacher who will provide a basic introduction to Spanish language and culture. Guided lessons include diverse activities in which students will learn and practice their colors, weather, food, clothing, animals, the city and other everyday topics. We will begin with the letters of the alphabet and numbers and then progress through functional vocabulary and grammar. There will be weekly homework assignments and vocabulary reviews and evaluations. We will work on small projects, some of which will be completed in class and some completed at home. Some library visits might be necessary during the course of the year. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework will be assigned. | 2 | |||
01:30 PM | 1-2 | History of Flight | Core | Malseed, DJ | FLGHT_LE _CT | Science | Come and explore 100 years of flight and rocketry history…from the Wright Brothers, to NASA's latest flight development, and beyond the horizon to private space companies. Our hands-on activities teach fascinating flight and science principles. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Weekly homework may be assigned. | 2 | ||||
01:30 PM | 3-5 | Art Around the World | Elective | Pruett, Shelley | ARTWRLD_UE _CT | Fine Arts | $5 Material Fee | In this class, we will learn about art & culture from around the world. Students will make mixed-media art projects informed and inspired by our exciting world adventure! Weekly assignments posted online. | 4 | |||
01:30 PM | 3-5 | Games to Build Math Skills | Core | Instructor, TBD | RTSTRT_UE _CT | Math | If you want to make this class part of a full math course to complete at home, we recommend purchasing RightStart Math Level D | This course is based on the hands-on program RightStart™ Mathematics. Right Start de-emphasizes counting and focuses on visualizing quantities and providing strategies for learning the math facts. Practice during class time is provided with math card games which apply new information and create hours of fun learning math facts and concepts. Prerequisite: Students must know their addition facts up to 18, understand place value to thousands, add two digit numbers with carrying, know subtraction facts, 4-digit subtraction with borrowing, and understand simple multiplication. This class will cover multiplication facts to 100. Weekly assignments posted online. This class is not a full curriculum, rather a supplement to RightStart Math Level D and RightStart Math Level E. Parents are encouraged to purchase the curriculum for instruction at home. Please use this link for the Right Start Placement Test. https://cdn1.sonlight.com/pdfs/rightstart-placement-test.pdf https://store.rightstartmath.com/home-school-demo/elementary/new-to-rs2/ | 4 | |||
01:30 PM | 3-5 | Problem-Solving through Coding | Elective | Karteczka, Rachele | PSCOD_UE _CT | Technology | Students will be gently immersed in the basics of problem-solving using computer software coding. Each week, students will be led to develop new problem-solving skills and then apply those abilities in coding languages using engaging and interesting projects as well as software. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Weekly homework may be assigned. | 4 | ||||
01:30 PM | 6-12 | American Literature & Composition | Core | Pate, Michelle | AMLIT_MS/HS _CT | Language Arts | PATE-A Reading Packet will be issued, plus we will read through 2 novels. Please see syllabus for details. | Students study American literature from the period of exploration to the present day in a variety of genres, including historical narratives, poetry, and short story, and novels. Students use the literature as a basis for composing expository, personal, and research-based writing. In addition, students are instructed in grammar, usage, and mechanics through weekly on-line assessments. Students will expand their vocabulary word knowledge. Creative projects with essays of narration, argument, and analysis allow students practice with various modes of writing and research. HOUCK: A $10 Class Material Fee will be added to your student's account when classes begin in Sept. Weekly assignments posted online. | 7 | |||
01:30 PM | 6-12 | Intro to Sports | Elective | Stevens, Jen | INTROSPRT_MS/HS _CT | PE | We are going to do fun drills to learn basic techniques for traditional sports such as Soccer, Volleyball and Basketball. We will have a healthy dose of other gym/team games that everyone loves too, such as dodgeball, capture the flag, relay races and more. Start at your own level; learn proper forms, methods, and strategies. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Weekly homework may be assigned. | 7 | ||||
01:30 PM | 6-12 | Learning from the Greats | Elective | McCulley, Tara | LRNGRTS_MS/HS _CT | Fine Arts | $5 Material Fee | Students will learn basic art history and research amazing artists from the past. They will look closely at the works of Van Gogh, Picasso, da Vinci, and more to learn and apply skills and techniques to enhance their own work which will be done in class. UE, MS, HS: There will be some research and some writing assigned as homework. Weekly assignments posted online. | 7 | |||
01:30 PM | ALL | Study Hall | Self-Pay | Supervisor, Campus | SH13_ALL _CT | Study Hall | 9 | |||||
02:30 PM | 1-2 | Games to Build Math Skills | Core | Instructor, TBD | RTSTRT_LE _CT | Math | If you want to make this class part of a full math course to complete at home, we recommend purchasing RightStart Math Level B | This course is based on the hands-on program RightStart™ Mathematics. Right Start de-emphasizes counting and focuses on visualizing quantities and providing strategies for learning the math facts. Practice during class time is provided with math card games which apply new information and create hours of fun learning math facts and concepts. Prerequisite: Students must know their addition facts up to 10, for example 4+6 and 7+2. Weekly assignments posted online. This class is not a full curriculum, rather a supplement to RightStart Math Level B and RightStart Math Level C Parents are encouraged to purchase the curriculum for instruction at home. Please use this link for the Right Start Placement Test. https://cdn1.sonlight.com/pdfs/rightstart-placement-test.pdf https://store.rightstartmath.com/home-school-demo/elementary/new-to-rs2/ | 2 | |||
02:30 PM | 1-2 | Problem-Solving through Coding | Elective | Karteczka, Rachele | PSCOD_LE _CT | Technology | Students will be gently immersed in the basics of problem-solving using computer software coding. Each week, students will be led to develop new problem-solving skills and then apply those abilities in coding languages using engaging and interesting projects as well as software. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Weekly homework may be assigned. | 2 | ||||
02:30 PM | 1-2 | Storytime Crafts | Elective | Pruett, Shelley | STCRFT_LE _CT | Fine Arts | SMITH-Books Required (2). "The Big Book of Reading Comprehension Activities-Grade 2" Author: Hannah Braun, MEd. ISBN :978-1-64152-295-3. Available at Amazon.com Also-"Storytime Crafts" by Kathryn Totten. | Libraries have the best collection of awesome, fun, and inspiring books and your teacher cannot wait to share some of them in the classroom! In this class, we will read stories together and then make fun and easy projects based on some of our favorite characters and settings. We may even be introduced to or discover a newly-found favorite along the way! This is a really fun class, so you will want to be sure to sign up! Weekly assignments posted online. | 2 | |||
02:30 PM | 3-5 | Astronomy | Core | Malseed, DJ | ASTRMY_UE _CT | Science | This class will study the structures of the solar system. Students will learn about Earth’s moon and sun, the asteroid belt, stars and galaxies. They will learn about space travel and what it takes to be an astronaut. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Homework will be assigned. | 4 | ||||
02:30 PM | 3-5 | Creating Clay Creatures | Elective | Instructor, TBD | CCC_UE _CT | Fine Arts | $10 Material Fee | Calling all clay artists! In this class we will learn to form, mold and build clay creatures using self drying clay. We'll be looking at other clay creature artists work as well as children's book illustrations to see how they created their creature works of art. We will also look at real animals as we formulate our designs. We'll use this information to draw our creature designs and then make them in clay. Use of other media, such as sticks, paint, stones, etc. will be used to add texture as we create one-of-a-kind art! | 4 | |||
02:30 PM | 3-5 | Elementary Spanish | Elective | Avalos-Cardenas, Carlos | SPNEL_UE _CT | Foreign Language | AVALOS: Upper Elementary: Spanish Elementary Carson Dellosa Education ISBN 978-1-56822-197-7 | Hola! This class taught by a Spanish-speaking teacher who will provide a basic introduction to Spanish language and culture. Guided lessons include diverse activities in which students will learn and practice their colors, weather, food, clothing, animals, the city and other everyday topics. We will begin with the letters of the alphabet and numbers and then progress through functional vocabulary and grammar. There will be weekly homework assignments and vocabulary reviews and evaluations. We will work on small projects, some of which will be completed in class and some completed at home. Some library visits might be necessary during the course of the year. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework will be assigned. | 4 | |||
02:30 PM | 6-8 | Book Study and Composition | Core | Pate, Michelle | BKSTDY_MS _CT | Language Arts | PATE-1" - 3 ring binder with pockets, pen, pencil, paper, and a good attitude. Study guides, and notebook pages will be given in class. This year we will study through The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom and the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein | Join in on this fantastic study of some really great books. We will choose at least one book each semester. During our meaningful reading adventure, we will also work on socratic discussion, vocabulary, writing, literary analysis, and critical analysis skills. Some extra-curricular movie nights may be planned! We will also have a creative hands-on project that correlates with the content. Weekly assignments posted online. Weekly homework will be assigned. | 6 | |||
02:30 PM | 6-12 | Drawing Adventures | Elective | McCulley, Tara | DRADV_MS/HS _CT | Fine Arts | Students will learn the basics of drawing, from contour line and gesture to perspective and value. This class will be both fun and informative, everything from traditional drawing to drawing upside down. There will never be a dull moment. Weekly assignments posted online. UE, MS, HS: Weekly homework may be assigned. Weekly assignments posted online. | 7 | ||||
02:30 PM | ALL | Study Hall | Self-Pay | Supervisor, Campus | SH23_ALL _CT | Study Hall | 9 |
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Do I need to enroll my child in a minimum number of classes?
Only if you are participating in a public school for tuition. Otherwise, you are free to choose any number of classes!
If you’re part of a public school district, they require a minimum. At the time of this posting, public school programs require your child to be enrolled in 3 to 5 classes for part-time students and 6 classes for full-time students (at least one must be on-campus, the others may be dual enrollment). For more information, visit here.
When would a campus cancel classes?
In the case of poor weather conditions that lead to power outages, facility issues, and/or safety issues, a campus may be canceled.
If there is an emergency or safety concern, the campus will be canceled.
If we determine that due to bad weather and/or bad road conditions we should cancel classes, we will do so. We will be listed on the school closing and news websites, you will receive an email and Remind App notification, there will be an announcement posted on the Start Page of Orbund, and the closing(s) will be posted on Facebook, and Instagram.
If the school district your campus is near is closed due only to cold weather, we may not be closed. We determine our own snow days. Schools close due to cold weather to keep children safe while waiting for the bus or walking to school. We still want to keep our families safe while traveling to and from campus so we will close if the actual air temperature during campus hours will be sustained at 12 degrees below zero or if the wind chill will be sustained at 30 below zero. If we decide to cancel classes due to inclement weather, we will notify you via email, Orbund announcement, Facebook and Instagram by 6:30 am of the day in question.
As always, your safety is our priority. If you feel that it is not safe for you to travel to campus on a day that we are open, please stay home and look for assignments and homework on Orbund, including Fast Five Feedback assessments.
In addition, at times, we may have building issues that cause us to have to cancel. We will always notify you of those via our regular correspondence, as listed above. It is always a good idea to check your email before you leave for campus just to be sure.
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Will missed days of class due to campus cancellations need to be made up?
Homeschool Connections does not make up the first missed day at each campus in each semester. Any campus that has more than one missed day will be notified via email and in our newsletter when the makeup day(s) will be scheduled.