High School Grammar and Composition with Literature (9th-10th) $350 + $25 material/copy fee Trina Ferguson , [email protected] Through literature, music, movies, speeches, and more, students will learn and practice four different types of writing skills (creative writing/short story, essays, research papers, and poetry) as well as Professional writing or Real-World Writing skills (personal mission statements, and blogs). This course will also focus on grammar, vocabulary, and public speaking through fun and engaging activities & weekly discussions. Students in 10th grade will have more advanced assignments and a different Vocabulary book if desired by the parent. There are no prerequisites for this course. *This curriculum is a PDF that you must download once you purchase. A discount code will be provided by the tutor. ** 12 months of access to Quizlet's pre-loaded Wordly Wise 3000 approved study sets -a fun and engaging learning app that reinforces vocabulary words through study and game activities. Text:
One Year of High School English/Language Arts: A Good Fit for 9th Grade, 7sistershomeschool.com $50.25 (with tutor code) *
Literary Analysis Books:
Antigone (a play) by Sophocles
Joni: An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson Tada
Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats (a collection of poems) by T. S. Eliot
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Cinema Studies for Literature Learning:
The Incredibles
The Truman Show
Hook
To Kill A Mocking Bird (starring Gregory Peck)
A Christmas Carol (starring George C. Scott) ~in class~
Grammar and Vocabulary:
The Perfect English Grammar Workbook: Simple Rules and Quizzes to Master Today's English by Lisa McLenon
ISBN: 162315796X christianbook.com or Amazon.com ($10.99)
High School World Literature (11th-12th) $350 + $25 material/copy fee Trina Ferguson, [email protected] In this class, students will travel the world through various genres of literature, from short stories and novels to plays, poetry, music, art, and movies. This is a rigorous course where much time will be devoted to critical & creative writing, editing, reading comprehension, and class discussions. Vocabulary building and Grammar refreshers will also be included in this class. This is a one-credit English course. Text:
Learning Language Arts Through Literature: The Gold Book - World Literature, 3rd Edition by Diane Welch, Susan Simpson; ISBN: 1929683340; Christianbook.com ($20.25) Amazon.com, Rainbow Resource.com
A World Literature Anthology for Learning Language Arts Through Literature, The Gold Book - World Literature; ISBN: 1929683316; christianbook.com ($18.00)
Barron’s Painless Vocabulary, 3rd Edition by Michael Greenberg; ISBN: 1438007787; Amazon.com ($6.99)
Literary Analysis Books:
The Odyssey-Homer
No Fear Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare
The Little Prince - Antione de Saint-Exupiry
Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton
Excerpts from other novels, poetry readings, and short stories are found in the textbook
Supplies and Equipment:
2” 3-ring binder
Access to a computer & printer
Gmail account for Google Classroom
Pens, pencils, erasers, etc.
Spiral notebook for class
Basic art supplies for various projects
Middle School English Literature and Writing (6th-8th) $350 + $25 copy fee. Michelle Goodacre, [email protected] This theme-based writing curriculum will allow students to delve into the excitement of explorers, battles, land expansion, famous ships, and founding fathers while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included. Grammar Curriculum and Literature TBD. Writing/Language Arts:
U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only] - ISBN: 978-1-62341-324-8, Second Edition, November 2019
The Winston Grammar Program Basic
Literature Texts: Basic Literature: ● Fever 1793-1st Quarter ● The Wednesday Wars-2nd Quarter ● The Outsiders- 3rd Quarter ● The book thief-4th Quarter Optional Literature: ● Tuck Everlasting (6) ● Hatchet (6) ● My side of the mountain (6) ● Sign of the beaver (6) ● Walk Two Moons (7) ● The hobbit (7) ● The Giver (8) Supplies:
2” 3-ring binder w/paper
Subject dividers
Pens, pencils, erasers, etc.
SOCIAL SCIENCES:
Middle School Maryland State History 1⁄2 credit, 1st semester only (6th, 7th, & 8th) $175 + $25 copy fee. Beth Quinlan Pritchett, [email protected] In this course we will learn everything you never knew you wanted to know about Maryland! From state geography, history, government, and symbols to famous people, major cities, natural resources, and industry, including weird and unusual state facts too, we will cover it all and then some!! Text:
Maryland State History Student Booklet by Joy Dean
Supplies and Equipment:
Notebook
Pens, pencils, erasers, etc
Middle School World Geography 1⁄2 credit, 2nd semester only (6th, 7th, & 8th) $175 + $25 copy fee. Beth Quinlan Pritchett [email protected] In order to serve God's purpose in our generation (Acts 13:36, NIV), it is important to know about this tremendous world He created. A great way to advance our knowledge of the world is by studying the countries in it. This class will provide a continent-by-continent in-depth study of the world. Topics will include geographical information (cartography, map reading, map drawing etc.), physical maps, political maps, continent profiles, specific country data. Students will delve into a highlighted country and or region in each continent for a cultural geographical study as well. Text:
COMING SOON Supplies and Equipment:
Notebook
Pens, pencils, erasers, etc
High School American Government (10th-12th) $350 + $20 copy fee Trina Ferguson, [email protected] This course provides an analysis and practical-learning approach to the study of the history and current policies of the US Government as well as the political systems within the United States. Interactive Student-Government mock election & governing body applications throughout the school year will also be included. Through interactive lessons and games, this course will cover federal, state, and local government through iCivics.org and Crash Course Government. This course counts as one credit for American Government. Grades 10-12. Text:
Notgrass 2016 edition of Exploring Government
Notgrass We Hold These Truths
Notgrass Student Review Book
Supplies and Equipment:
2” 3-ring binder
7 subject dividers
Access to a computer & printer
Gmail account for Google Classroom
Pens, pencils, erasers, etc.
High School Honors American w/ African American History Exploration - Present (9th-12th) $400 plus $35 supply fee Kelly Blake, [email protected] This year-long course covers American History from natives, explorers, founding fathers, people movement, and the building of our nation to the present day. The focus will be on critical events such as wars, acts, treaties, and reconstruction as well as fluctuations in political policies, and ideas. African American history will be integrated into the course as we go along with hidden history not found in traditional textbooks. Biographical information on key figures will be examined along with the timelines of various ethnic groups that labored for this land and make up modern America. Students will read original documents, speeches, poems, and literature that help bring the time periods to life. Together, we will explore the American story told from different perspectives and regions of our country, including each student’s own story and that of their family. In addition to the text, multimedia presentations such as educational clips, movies, and documentaries will be utilized as supplements both in the classroom and on home days. Memorization of the order of presidents and other significant facts will be done through chants and games throughout the year along with quarterly projects. This course will count for one Honors credit of American History. Grades 9-12 Text:
Notgrass Exploring American History Part 1 & 2, Notgrass American Voices, Student Review (all 2019 editions) (Do not purchase the Quiz & Exam book or Answer key)
Tutor supplements from various sources (no need to purchase)
Twelve Years a Slave” by Solomon Northup for 1st semester
“Night” by Elie Wiesel for 2nd-semester (may change - don’t purchase yet)
Supplies and Equipment:
1-2 inch binder w/ dividers
History Folder (Tutor will supply)
Af Am Binder (Tutor will supply)
Regular digital access to Google Classroom (computer or laptop)
Access to a printer
*Occasionally, students will be assigned or have the option of watching a movie or documentary on a streaming service that relates to topics of study. A small fee may be needed to rent the material.
MATH:
Math 7 (7th-8th) $350 + $25 copy fee. Michelle Goodacre, [email protected] This is a 6th-7th grade math class that will review basic math skills and expand on concepts like compound interest, representations of data, permutations, and combinations. It will also introduce basic geometry and basic algebra in preparation for upper middle school math. Students in 6th grade should be advanced in math as this is a math course geared towards 7th graders in preparation for 8th-grade math. (NOTE: The text is Horizons Pre Algebra Student Book, ISBN: 0740322443, ISBN-13: 9780740322440, but this is NOT is not a Pre-Algebra Class) Text:
Horizons Pre Algebra Student Book
ISBN: 0740322443 ISBN-13: 9780740322440 Supplies and Equipment:
pencils, erasers, pencil sharpener, paper
ruler
protractor
graph paper - as needed
PreAlgebra (8th-10th) $350 + $10 copy fee. Michelle Goodacre, [email protected] In this class, which is geared for 8th grade students and above, all 123 lessons of Saxon Algebra 1/2, which is a Pre-Algebra class that also incorporates elementary geometry, will be fully covered. Prerequisite: Students entering this class must have successfully completed 7th-grade math or equivalent with a grade of C or better, and may be required to complete an assessment to ensure proper placement. Text:
Saxon Algebra ½ (3rd Edition)
Saxon Algebra ½ Test Packet (3rd Edition)
Supplies and Equipment:
Protractor
Calculator (to be used ONLY when specified by the tutor or text)Text:
Saxon Algebra ½ (3rd Edition)
Saxon Algebra ½ Test Packet (3rd Edition)
Algebra 1 (8th-10th) $350 + $10 copy fee. Michelle Goodacre, [email protected] In this class, which is geared towards 9th-grade students and above, all 120 lessons of Saxon Algebra 1 will be fully covered. Prerequisite: Students entering this class must have successfully completed a Pre-Algebra class with a grade of C or better, and may be required to complete an assessment to ensure proper placement. Text:
Saxon Algebra 1 (3rd Edition)
Saxon Algebra 1 Test Packet (3rd Edition)
Supplies and Equipment:
Protractor
Calculator (to be used ONLY when specified by the tutor or text. A graphing calculator will be used toward the end of the year, and for Algebra 2 and beyond.)
Algebra 2 $350 + $10 Christina Rafter, [email protected] Algebra 2 is your students’ gateway to higher mathematics and sciences and is essential to preparing your student for college. Students will further investigate concepts that were introduced in Algebra 1, such as linear equations, linear inequalities, polynomials, probability, statistics, and more. They will also transition into Pre-calculus as they study exponential and logarithmic functions and matrices and are introduced to trigonometric equations and identities. Prerequisite: Students entering this class must have successfully completed an Algebra 1 class with a grade of C or better, and may be required to complete an assessment to ensure proper placement. Text:
COMING SOON
Supplies and Equipment:
Notebook or binder with LOTS of lined paper
graph paper
protractor
graphing calculator
Advanced Mathematics $350 + $10 Estelle Mitchell, [email protected] Class Description Subject to Minor Changes. Curriculum: Saxon Advanced Mathematics. Students will conclude their discussion of Geometry, further investigate non-linear concepts and study Trigonometry topics. This course will provide in-depth coverage of trigonometry, logarithms, analytic geometry, and upper-level algebraic concepts. This course will include continued practice of intermediate algebraic concepts and trigonometry introduced in Algebra 2 and features new lessons on functions, matrices, statistics, and the graphing calculator using the Saxon Advanced Math textbook. Students may earn ½ Geometry credit with their Advanced Math credit upon completion of the course. Students with a full Geometry credit when entering this class, may earn honors credit for this course. Prerequisite: Students must have Algebra II and Geometry or Algebra I with Geometry and Algebra II with Geometry and maintained a C average in Algebra II in order to take this course. Text:
Saxon Advanced Mathematics
Supplies and Equipment:
Notebook or binder with LOTS of lined paper
graph paper
protractor
graphing calculator
SCIENCE:
Middle School Science (6th-8th) $350 + $30 lab fee Lynn Jerdal (Physics) [email protected] and Lawrence Ferguson (Chemistry) [email protected] and Jualecia Malone (Biology) [email protected] This course will explore the basics of biology, chemistry, and physics, geared toward middle school students. Includes labs. Physics: We will explore the properties and behaviors of light, sound, waves and basic astronomy, as well as exploring the theories of Newton and Einstein and their implications. Will include classroom lab experiments. (10 weeks) Chemistry: Explore the basics of elements and the periodic table through hands-on activities, matching & organization exercises, tests, and games. (9 weeks) Biology: Explore human systems, anatomy, and health. (9 weeks) Text:
Alpha Omega LIFEPAC 6th Grade Science, Units 1-6 worktexts REQUIRED
Alpha Omega LIFEPAC 7th Grade Science, Unit 3 worktext REQUIRED
Scientific calculator or quality scientific calculator phone app
Goggles & Apron (or cover-up for labs)
Colored pens or pencils
Biology (9th-12th)* $350 + $40 lab fee Christina Rafter, [email protected] This college-prep biology course provides students with a thorough understanding of the relevance of the scientific inquiry. Textbook readings are backed by hands-on experiments that take students' book knowledge and bring it into real-world applications. Experiments will include becoming familiar and proficient with the microscope and several dissections. After completing this course, students will be able to understand the vocabulary of biology and gain a strong understanding of the scientific method that will equip them to analyze data across other disciplines. Modules cover atoms, chemical structures, ecosystems, biomes, ecological communities, cell structure and function, cellular energy, DNA, proteins, cell cycles, and genetics (including inheritance, disorders, and technology). Students will also learn about prokaryotes, viruses, protists, fungi, and the fascinating worlds of plants and animals. *Advanced 8th graders will be considered on a case-by-case basis per tutor approval. Text:
Apologia's Exploring Creation with Biology 3rd Edition
Supplies and Equipment:
Notebook or binder with notepaper
Pencils with erase
Chemistry (10th-12th) $350 + $40 lab supply & copy fee Christina Rafter, [email protected] This rigorous, college-preparatory course covers fundamental aspects of chemistry such as the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gasses, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Weaving together concepts and their mathematical applications, the course teaches students how to think as a chemist so they can analyze the major changes that occur in matter. Throughout the course, the student is shown how chemistry reveals the amazing design that exists all around us. From the details of atomic structure to the makeup of the very air that we breathe, chemistry shows us the marvelous handiwork of God. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Text:
Berean Builders’ Discovering Design through Chemistry
Supplies and Equipment:
Notebook or binder with notepaper
Scientific calculator or quality scientific calculator phone app
Colored pens or pencils
Lab goggles and aprons are provided, however, students that prefer to do so are welcome to bring their own.
Physics (11th-12th) $350 + $40 lab supply & copy fee Christina Rafter, [email protected] This rigorous, college-preparatory course is designed to be the student’s first physics course and is generally taken in 11th or 12th grade. It provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general physics, heavily emphasizing vector analysis. It provides the student with a strong background in one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion, Newton’s laws and their application, gravity, work and energy, momentum, periodic motion, waves, optics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, electrical circuits, and magnetism. Each concept and mathematical formula we learn to apply will be backed up with hands-on experiments to solidify understanding. Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Text:
Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Physics2nd Edition
Supplies and Equipment:
Notebook or binder with notepaper
Scientific calculator or app
Graph paper
Ruler
Pencils with erasers
WORLD LANGUAGES:
American Sign Language 1 (8th-12th) $350 Ana Miller, [email protected] An introduction to American Sign Language including basic grammar rules, vocabulary, finger spelling, numbers and basic conversation. Also an introduction to deaf culture, etiquette and important people and events. *Tutor will be absent Oct. 3rd-13th and potentially miss 1 class in the Spring. Assignments will be given for these classes. There will be an optional activity to make up 2 classes. Text:
Signing Naturally (with DVD)
$30 supply fee for in-class materials (i.e. games, projects, etc.)
Intro to Spanish (6th-8th) $350 Alejandra Zuniga, [email protected] This class is designed to help students build foundational listening, speaking, reading, writing skills in Spanish and to expose the student to the different cultures of the Spanish- speaking world. Students will learn to listen and to read with awareness to discover word meanings and relations. The focus of this Spanish course will be on learning vocabulary and practicing pronunciation. A wide variety of methods and techniques will be used to reach, motivate, and challenge each student. Text: Skills for Success Spanish Workbook
Spanish 1 (9th-12th) $350 Alejandra Zuniga, [email protected] This course introduces students to effective strategies for beginning Spanish language learning, and to various aspects of Spanish speaking culture. It focuses on the four basic language skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will be introduced to common vocabulary, phrases, and concepts necessary for daily interpersonal interaction. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing by providing opportunities to make and respond to basic requests and questions, to understand and use appropriate greetings and forms of address, to participate in brief guided conversations on familiar topics, and to write short passages with guidance. Text:
Spanish 2 (10th-12th) $350 Alejandra Zuniga, [email protected] This course is designed to review and build upon material presented in Spanish I. The activities provided are designed to increase the student’s proficiency in the four basic skills: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will increase their knowledge of Spanish grammatical structures and vocabulary, improving their ability to freely communicate ideas using more advanced tenses and awareness of Spanish culture through more advanced reading, writing, and listening activities. There will be expanded opportunities for practicing speaking. Prerequisite: Completion of Spanish 1 or equivalent Text:
Electives: Intro to Digital Multimedia Design (6th - 12th) $350 + Adobe Creative Cloud fee (see curriculum requirements for details) This introductory level course explores multiple forms of design in different media. Students will learn about some basic elements of design including fonts, color, audio, animation, and video. They will explore how these elements combine to create a multimedia product. This course emphasizes the design aspect of multimedia products and allows students to engage with tools that create such products. Counts as 1 Technology Credit. Required:
Adobe Creative Cloud account: For 2-4 months of the course, access to Adobe will be required. The student rate is approximately $20 per month, and access to a device that can run Adobe Creative Cloud during class and for homework.