2012-2013 Classes
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Espresso Bar(age 14 & up) Preschool
Class Descriptions 2012-2013
Blocks A – D: Classes offered throughout the day
“Bean Blessed” Espresso Bar (age 14 and up)
This class is FULL Blocks B, C, & D. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: Learn the skills to become a barista. Class will cover the skills of espresso grind and extraction, brewed coffee techniques, milk texturing. Additionally students will learn how to make change, provide excellent customer service and perform machine maintenance.
Required Text: None.
Homework Expectations: Obtain food handlers license online at www.kingcounty.gov or equivalent site.
Instructor: Tom Kernan
Supply Fee per trimester: $0.00
Minimum Number of Students: 2 per block
Maximum Number of Students: 2 per block
Time: Blocks A through D
Description: “Sing to the Lord a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.” Ps 33:3.
Singing and playing instruments are meant to be a way for us to express our joy to the Lord. As a vocalist and pianist, Elizabeth Otto wishes to relate the delight of skillful music-making to her students. Committed to giving the best learning experience possible to her students, Elizabeth strives to integrate creative teaching methods that appeal to a wide range of learning styles. Pianists and vocalists ranging from beginning to intermediate levels are welcome to participate in lessons. Parental presence during lessons is welcomed to assist younger learners with practice at home.
(Please note: If this is the only SCHC lesson/class you sign up for, you will still need to register with the co-op by submitting a Family Registration Contract and by paying the registration fee.)
Required Text: Materials are generally chosen by the instructor, depending on the age and experience of the student. All materials are paid for by the parents of the students.
Homework Expectations: The key to improving any skill is practice! Students will be required to practice an assigned amount of minutes per week based on age, level, and lesson time. In addition, the student will receive a sheet of weekly practice goals detailing what should be practiced and what practice method should be used.
Instructor: Elizabeth Otto
Supply Fee: $10 for Fall trimester; Winter and Spring TBA. Each student will receive a music binder starting at the beginning of fall trimester. This binder should be brought to every lesson and will include materials for theory, warm-ups, and technique exercises.
Tuition: Parents are expected to pay the full tuition in advance at the first lesson of each month for all of the available class days in the month. It is also the expectation that students who sign up for lessons are doing so for the full school year, since it can be very difficult to fill lesson slots in the middle of the year. Since the class days per month can vary, the tuition amount will vary accordingly. There are no refunds or makeup lessons for missed lessons. A more detailed policy statement will be given to every parent, which they will then sign and return to the teacher. Current tuition is $18 per weekly half-hour lesson. Tuition rates are subject to change at the discretion of the teacher. Please reach Elizabeth at 206-713-2193 or elizabeth.otto08@gmail.com for more information.
Time: Blocks B through D
Preschool (3 year olds and 4 year olds)*
* Note: Preschool-preK is open to children whose parent is teaching or assisting in a class the same block. Kids must be 3 years old by September 1, 2012 (younger kids go to the nursery). Kids older than age 4 may be registered for this class with permission from the leader only.
Preschool-preK students need to be registered at the time that your other students are registered.
Description: Each block will be somewhat different, recognizing that most preschoolers will join us for two blocks. We’ll be working on our classroom etiquette, but mostly we’ll have fun!
Blocks B and D will have a small, healthy snack, so be sure to let the co-op know of any food allergies.
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: None
Leaders: Kay Swartwood (Blocks A and B), Robyn Doelman (Blocks C and D)
Supply Fee per year: $15 per child per block
Time: Blocks A through D
Block A: 9:30-10:25 (Extended: 9:00-10:25)
Age of Discovery (3rd-5th grade)
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: This class will cover the mathematical, scientific, and artistic concepts of the Age of Discovery, from 1455-1707. We will be discussing, experimenting, exploring, and creating while learning about the ingenuity of mathematicians, scientist, and artists like Blaise Pascal, Newton, Rembrandt, Thomas Boyle, Descartes, William Harvey, Galileo, Michelangelo… We will be covering subjects such as cartography, ship building, physics, engineering, anatomy, painting, alchemy/early chemistry, astronomy, geography, graphing, charting, and many more concepts that were developed during this time-period. The class format will have a presentation, group work comprehension, and concept experimentation on some days and review and projects on other days. The students will be required to give a presentation and hand in a paper at the end of each trimester. There will be very little homework outside the class.
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: There will be very little homework outside the class.
Instructor: Kristin Ianniciello
Supply Fee: $25 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 15
Time: Block A, 9:30-10:25
Developing Readers (K-4th grade)
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: This class is for young, struggling, developing readers. They will practice phonics, sight word recognition, and spelling. This class will also provide oral reading practice and have a reading comprehension component. This class is NOT for the student who is progressing through phonics books at a steady pace, and NOT for the student who reads above grade level. First and second graders who have already been introduced to reading, but have not grasped the de-coding skills needed, will benefit the most from this class.
Required Text: Unknown – I intend to discuss this with parents who enroll their children in this class. I need to know which approaches to reading they have already used. I will use phonics based charts and coordinate with Lynn Roodhouse’s class regarding literature selections. It is possible that a text will not be required, but readers or other literature may need to be purchased.
Homework Expectations: Five to ten minutes a day would be fabulous and benefit your student greatly!
Instructor: Heidi Skersies and Jenn Ernst
Supply Fee: $25 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 3
Maximum Number of Students: 8
Time: Block A, 9:30-10:25
Description: Put on your thinking caps! We will be delving into lines, triangles, and circles. There will be points, planes, and proofs, too. Covering approximately two chapters every three weeks, the class will use a combination of lecture & hands-on activities to develop an understanding of Euclidean Geometry. Some basics of trigonometry will be covered as well.
Required Text: Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding, 3rd edition by Harold Jacobs ISBN-10: 0716743612, new or used. While not required, some may find a calculator (graphing TI-82 or equivalent, or scientific) helpful. Access to a computer could be handy at times too.
Homework Expectations: 4-6 hours per week plus occasional projects or presentations
Instructor: Christina Howell
Supply Fee: $30 per trimester Fall and Winter Trimesters (plus purchasing your book; used is fine), TBD for Spring Trimester.
Minimum Number of Students: 3
Maximum Number of Students: 15
Time: Extended A, 9:00-10:25
Physical Science (7th-10th Grade)
**Please note that this class will start promptly at 9:15
Description: This course will cover the Apologia text “Exploring Creation with Physical Science”. The curriculum covers unit conversion, the components of matter, and the physical qualities of the world around us including air, atmosphere, water, the earth and its components, and weather. We will also cover the basics of physics such as force, energy, motion, and waves.
Class time will be broken up into a short lecture followed by lab time. There will occasionally be tests and quizzes in class. Students will also be taught how to write formal lab reports and will be expected to write several during this course. (Students will need access to a computer with Word and Excel to type up formal lab reports. Most public libraries have the required software.)
According to Apologia, this class may be used as a high school lab science credit.
Prerequisites: 6th/7th grade math (students must be familiar with fractions and decimals)
Required Text/Materials:
1. Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2nd Edition by Dr. Wile, Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. (ISBN: 978-1-932012-77-4) www.christianbook.com (~$52)
2. The Apologia Physical Science Lab Kit http://www.amazon.com/Apologia-Exploring-Creation-Physical-Experiment/dp/B0069XZ41M (~$55) or equivalent – you can check the list and purchase only the items you need.
3. Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2nd Edition: Solutions and Tests Manual www.barnesandnoble.com (~$20)
4. Sewn Composition or lab notebook
5. Safety glasses (included in lab kit)
Homework Expectations: Students will be expected to do reading (~15-20 pages a week), take notes and complete study questions and lab write-ups at home (roughly 2-4 hours of work).
Instructor: Hingdi Brown
Supply Fee: $25 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 6
Maximum Number of Students: 20
Time: Extended A, 9:15-10:25 **Please note that this class will start promptly at 9:15
Social Studies (1st-2nd grade)
Description: This class will cover the “extras” that some of us parents cannot get to at home including; art and music appreciation, poetry, and social studies. The curriculum guide for this class will be based on the Memoria Press curriculum for 2nd graders, but will be tailored for 1st graders as well. The goal for this class is to have fun while getting exposure to music, art, and social studies from a biblical worldview, and will most likely have a unit study format.
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: None
Instructor: Michelle Buckingham
Supply Fee: $15 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 9
Time: Block A, 9:30-10:25
Description: Join us on our adventure as we learn written and oral Spanish. This is a fun and interactive class. Spanish vocabulary, grammar and conversation will be emphasized. Students will learn the names for family members, numbers from 1 to 100, how to tell time, months, days and colors as they learn to converse in Spanish. Students will also learn to converse in Spanish as they study Spanish adjectives, the verbs “ser” and “estar”, (Spanish for to be)a along with Spanish regular and irregular verbs (-ar, -er and –ir). We will supplement our Spanish text with games, quizzes and Bible verses in Spanish. This class covers the first semester of High School Spanish. After students finish this class they are eligible to earn .5 high school credits.
Required Texts:
1. Spanish is Fun Book 1 4th Edition (paperback edition)
By Heywood Wald, Ph.D
AMSCO Publishing
ISBN 978-1-56765-815-6
2. Spanish is Fun: Cuaderno de ejercicios 4th Edition
By Heywood Walk, Ph.D
AMSCO Publishing
ISBN 978-1-56765-817-0
Please purchase the two required textbooks. These textbooks will be used next year in Spanish 1B as both Spanish 1A and Spanish 1B use the same textbooks. They are available from the University Book Store, amazon.com or www.amscopub.com
Homework Expectations: 1 – 1½ hours of homework per week.
Instructor: Janet Cairns
Supply Fee: Tuition: $55.00 per trimester. Supply Fee: $30.00 per year
Minimum Number of Students: 4
Maximum Number of Students: 20
Time: Block A, 9:30-10:25
Where in the World Is…? (3rd-6th grade)
Description: Travel around the world to study the lesser known countries. Find out about each country’s type of government, culture, religion, food, capital city, major rivers, and terrain (just to name a few things). Geography terms will be studied along with each country. Students will be challenged periodically throughout the year to remember where each country is by filling out a map. One student presentation will occur in which the student will research one lesser known country and present it to the class with a verbal and visual presentation.
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: 15-20 minutes per week to memorize countries on a map. Extra time will be needed when the student is researching a country for a presentation.
Instructor: Susan Black
Supply Fee: $20 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 15
Time: Block A, 9:30-10:25
Worship Team Methods (8th-12th Grade or by permission)
Description: As Christians, God calls us to commit our time, talent, and treasure to Him. However, many young musicians today are not presented with the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to use their God-given talents in the church. The emphasis of this class is practical team-building that will result in students learning how to confidently play their instruments in a worship setting. Students will individually and as a team learn to develop musical techniques specific to their instruments that will allow them to play worship music as an ensemble. We will also briefly cover music arranging, and developing godly leadership skills. Through this course, our vision is not only to help developing musicians but to instill a desire to glorify God with our instruments.
Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. Hebrews 13:15-17
Some ways in which the band will be serving co-op may include but are not limited to: Christmas celebration/Craft Fair day, occasionally leading worship during chapel, possible collaboration with other instrumentalists and leading worship during the student showcase night at the end of the year.
Required Text: Bible
Prerequisites: Students must have some level of proficiency in their desired instrument. Although the class is geared towards 8-12 graders, younger students are given the opportunity to register if granted permission from the teacher. Because contemporary-style instruments are primarily used in worship teams today, this class is focused on training students who are vocalists, pianists, guitarists, bassists and drummers. Students who do not claim vocals as their primary instrument will need to bring their own instrument (bass, guitar, amp, etc.) to class on Friday with the exception of piano and percussion/drums which is provided by CCC.
Homework Expectations: Minimum practice of music being studied three times week and occasional assignments of arranging music, studying Scripture, etc….
Instructors: Elizabeth Otto and Jason Lischke
Supply Fee: $10 Fall Trimester; Winter and Spring trimester TBD.
Tuition Fee: $45 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 15
Time: Block A, 9:30-10:25
Block B: 10:30-11:25
Biblical Readers’ Theater (K-2nd Grade)
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: Come join us for Biblical Reader’s Theater! Using a modified version of “Simply the Story,” this class will engage students in the Bible. The students will internalize God’s Word and learn to share their faith as they listen to, retell, and act out a different story from the Bible each week. Reading skills are not required for this class, but listening skills are. 
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: None. You may enjoy having your child tell you the story they learned in class, however.
Instructor: Camille Hamlin
Supply Fee: $10 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 16
Time: Block B, 10:30-11:25
Creative Writing (6th-8th Grades)
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: In this class, students will explore different facets of creative writing. Students will learn the basics of a short story and how to develop characters, as well as the elements of poetry. They will also be taught how to creatively write different types of essays, such as expository, argumentative, and descriptive. Class time will also contain short writing assignments, oral presentations, and peer editing. Homework will be made up of writing assignments and reading a variety of literature to get a taste of different writing styles. Throughout the year, the class will also learn and/or review fundamental grammar lessons to build a strong foundation in writing skills. At the end of the year, students will also take away a collaborative book containing one piece of every student’s best piece of writing.
Required Text: Rod and Staff English Handbook ISBN: 9780739905432-found on amazon or rainbow resource. Students also need a writing journal for different in-class and at-home writing assignments. I recommend a large Moleskin Ruled Notebook. Students must also have access to a good dictionary and thesaurus, a grammar handbook (also online at www.grammarbook.com ), and a MLA handbook (also available online at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Homework Expectations: 1-3 hours per week
Instructor: Alison Bravenec
Supply Fee: $30 per year
Minimum Number of Students: 10
Maximum Number of Students: 15
Time: Block B, 10:30-11:25
Fiber Arts and Hand Crafts (3rd-12th Grades)
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: This enrichment class will introduce students to a wide variety of fiber art and crafting skills. Together we will create completed projects in the areas of: knitting and felting, needle felting and wool art, braided baskets, beginning crochet and tatting, paper-making and stationary crafts, potpourri and bath fizzies, beginning sewing and embroidery, and shrinky-dink jewelry. Come join the fun as we rediscover some lost arts!
Required Text: none
Homework Expectations: 1-2 hours per week for some projects
Instructor: Julie Johnson
Supply Fee: $30 per trimester Fall and Winter trimesters. Spring Trimester TBD with ample notice (not to exceed $30.00)
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 15
Time: Block B, 10:30-11:25
Introduction to Computers and Applications (6th-8th grade)
Description: Fun & interesting introduction to computers, their functions, and many useful applications. Topics covered will include:
· History of computing
· Hardware (internal & external)
· Operating Systems
· Office Applications
· The Internet & Online Safety
· Photo Editing
· HTML
· Graphic Design
· Video Editing
Required Equipment: 1 gigabyte (or larger) USB thumbdrive. Access to a Windows PC for homework highly recommended.
Additional Information: This class will be taught on Windows 7 PCs. Although an older version of Windows is acceptable (XP or Vista), it is highly recommended to upgrade to Windows 7, if possible, prior to the start of the school year. Also, we have a growing number of Mac users, but we simply do not have the resources to teach two platforms in the classroom setting. Although the skills we teach are ultimately cross-platform, we’ve learned from previous experience that even subtle differences in program menus (between Windows and Mac, for instance) are enough to slow down progress in the classroom. For these reasons, we ask that your student either 1) borrows a Windows 7 PC laptop for their in-class time, or 2) uses the free “Boot Camp” application from Apple to allow for booting into the Windows 7 OS on their Mac system (http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp/). I can help provide Windows 7 OS licenses for the duration of the “Intro to Computers” class, if need be. Please let me know. Any other questions, please contact Scott Hunter.
Homework Expectations: Varies from week to week, but should be no more than 45 minutes per week.
Instructor: Scott Hunter
Supply Fee: $5 per year
Minimum Number of Students: 6
Maximum Number of Students: 12
Time: Block B, 10:30-11:25
Literature Pockets and More (3rd-5th grade)
Description: In Literature Pockets and More, the works of 11 award–winning illustrators come to life through fun exciting projects! Each month, we will read one or two Caldecott books in class. Students will make a labeled pocket for holding story-related activities and information about the Caldecott Medal-winning author for each book. Activity materials for each of the pockets will be supplied, with plenty of class time for cutting, gluing, and coloring! Story Starter worksheets for creative writing practice and grammar worksheets will be additional activities for the students to include in their pockets. By the end of the co-op year, each student will have their own Caldecott Medal Winners book fastened together and ready to enjoy and share with family and friends!
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: Very little. Grammar or story starter worksheets may be finished at home if students are unable to complete during allotted class time.
Instructor: Lynn Roodhouse
Supply Fee: $25 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 14
Time: Block B, 10:30-11:25
Scientific Method (3-5th grade)
Description: Get ready for science fun! This hands-on class will focus on learning, applying, and presenting the Scientific Method through experiments and science-y adventures. Starting with interactive in-class activities and instruction, students will be guided and then launched into executing and presenting their very own science project! Creating and designing experiments, testing, methodology, collecting data, measuring results and presenting findings will be experienced in a fun, concrete way with a goal in mind: the science fair! Each student will present their independent project at the Do Real Things Homeschool Science Fair in March. (dorealthings.com). But the fun isn’t over! We will take our experiences from the science fair and use them to fine tune our presentation skills and methodology, then further reinforce the Scientific Method through exciting and interactive experiments as a class.
Required Text: none
Homework Expectations: Student will be required to read and write independently. Our goal is to help facilitate the experiments and guide the student through the project; we will not be doing their project for them. We will work on experiments and setting up presentations etc. in class, but they will likely need to work on their experiments (or at least monitor it) at home as well. Some ability to work independently as needed is required. We will have some materials available for use; otherwise, additional materials may be required from home at your discretion.
Instructor: Amy Erickson and Melissa Taft
Supply Fee: $20 per trimester for Fall and Winter Trimesters. No fee collected for Spring Trimester.
Minimum Number of Students: 6
Maximum Number of Students: 12
Time: Block B, 10:30-11:25
Description: The students in Spanish 2 will learn oral and written Spanish at a more advanced level. Students will study Spanish grammar as they learn to converse in this wonderful language. They will study direct and indirect object pronouns, reflexive verbs, commands, preterite tense, imperfect tense, and an introduction to the subjunctive. Increased Spanish conversation is emphasized as the students expand their knowledge of grammar. We will go to a nearby Mexican restaurant where the students will order in Spanish. This is a non-co-op sponsored activity. Supply fee includes a binder, worksheets, binder inserts and a bi-monthly Spanish magazine. Spanish 2 covers the entire second year of High School Spanish. It is a very intense class, as it goes twice as fast as either Spanish 1-A or 1-B, and the material is very advanced. Plan on 3 – 4 hours of homework a week.
Required Texts:
1 – Spanish for Mastery 2: Entre nosotros – ISBN 0-669-31341-6
2 – Spanish for Mastery 2: Entre nosotros; Expanded Workbook – ISBN 0-669-31363-7
3 – Spanish/English Dictionary
4 – Highly Recommended: 501 Spanish Verbs by Christopher Kendris ISBN 978-0-7641-7984-6 (Any edition is fine.) These books are available through Amazon.com.
Please purchase the textbooks for the class. Contact me if you have any questions.
Prerequisite: Spanish 1B or equivalent
Homework Expectations: 3-4 hours of homework per week.
Instructor: Janet Cairns
Supply Fee: Tuition: $55.00 per trimester. Supply Fee: $30.00 per year
Minimum Number of Students: 3
Maximum Number of Students: 20
Time: Block B, 10:30-11:25
World History II and Current Events (9th-12th)
Description: World History II: 1500′s to Current Era; Length of Class: Fall and Winter Trimesters (18 weeks total).
This text leads the student through the background of events since the 1500′s; encourages a Christian world view; prepares students to address problems of our fast paced, multi-cultural world; and helps students recognize their responsibility in determining the future of their nation.
Students will be required to attend class regularly; read the entire text book; complete open book exams; answer selected text book questions on a weekly basis; write a research paper of 10 to 20 pages in length and present it to the class; write chapter summaries for two additional books which support the student’s choice of research topic; and participate in class discussion and activities.
One high school world history credit will be issued by the instructor upon completion of this class according to a signed High School Credit Contract.
Current Events: Description coming soon!
Required Text: Streams of Civilization Vol. 2 Cultures in Conflict Since the Reformation Until the Third Millennium After Christ (Christian Liberty Press)
Homework Expectations: World History II: an average of 5 – 7 hours each week which would include chapter reading and homework; the additional research paper reading/writing element for the class; and open book exam element
Additional information needed: Students will be required to select two additional books to read (fiction, non-fiction, biography) to support their choice of topic for a research paper. Their choice of books must be pre-approved by the instructor after the student selects their research topic. This will be explained in the syllabus. It is not necessary to purchase these books before class begins, but it will be beneficial to the student to have obtained them by the end of September 2012. Library books may be used as well as borrowed books. It is not necessary to “own” the required books.
Instructor: Heidi Skersies (World History II), Matt Parzybok (Current Events)
Supply Fee: $25 Fall and Winter Trimester, TBD Spring Trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 8
Maximum Number of Students: 20
Time: Block B, 10:30-11:25
Young Scientists (1st-2nd grade)
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: Has your child ever wondered how something is made? Maybe tortillas, bowling balls,
piñatas, fish food, flip flops, water-pump windmills or filigree glass. Maybe they’ve asked how
volcanoes explode, why do we have taste buds, or why do some drinks fizz. In class your young scientist will be investigating science through direct observation, exploration and hands-on experiments. Science is an active process and through scientific disciplines such as physics, biology, earth science, chemistry, astronomy, magnetism, simple machines, anatomy, etc…we will explore Gods amazing creation and how it has inspired mankind.
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: Occasional projects will be sent home to finish.
Additional information needed: Although this class is highly hands on, it also includes writing, drawing and recording of observations. It is intended for children who can do “fill-in the blank” worksheets for our field journals, occasional copy work, and practice the art of self control as we will be in the kitchen working with materials that need to be handled with caution. Please take these “pre-requisites” into consideration when registering your child.
Instructor: Shelly Lischke & Kristin Ianniciello
Supply Fee: $30 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 9
Time: Block B, 10:30-11:25
Block C: 12:30-1:25
Description: Algebra here we come. This class will use a combination of lecture and hands-on activities to develop and master the skills and techniques of Algebra I. Topics covered include linear equations, functions, polynomials, inequalities, and many more. Following completion of this class, students will be ready to move into Geometry. The class will cover approximately two chapters every three weeks.
Required Text: Elementary Algebra, by Harold Jacobs ISBN-10: 0716710471, new or used. While not required, some may find a calculator (graphing TI-82 or equivalent, or scientific) helpful.
Homework Expectations: 4-6 hours per week plus occasional projects or presentations
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Algebra or equivalent
Instructor: Christina Howell
Supply Fee: $30 per trimester Fall and Winter Trimesters (plus purchasing your book; used is fine), TBD for Spring Trimester.
Minimum Number of Students: 3
Maximum Number of Students: 10
Time: Block C, 12:30-1:25
Bible Discovery (3rd-5th Grade)
Description: Do you know which king put Daniel in the lion’s den, or how many missionary journeys Paul went on, or how many books are in the OT or NT, or who replaced Judas as the 12th disciple? These questions and others will be researched and answered using the bible and other study aides. In addition, we will read one chapter of Proverbs a week and list out the promises that God reveals to us (verse numbers, not full sentences). The goal of the class is to show children how to use their bible as a study aide, memorize the books and order, and how best to answer some of the lesser-known ‘trivia’ facts which are fun and vital to know.
Required Text: IMPORTANT – Parents are expected to provide each child with a (NIV or NAS translation) bible. This can be a basic, adult bible with appendix, simple chapter introductions and table of contents. Please NO pocket sized bibles, ‘children’s’ bibles or other translations. This will be used every week, so children are expected to come with their bible.
Homework Expectations: There will be little to no homework in this class. Students will have the opportunity to take memorization work home and recite for treats or prizes. However, this will be optional.
Instructor: Karen Contreras
Supply Fee per trimester: $30 for fall trimester; possible $10 for winter; none for spring
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 15
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: Fun, creative, age appropriate crafts.
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: None
Instructor: April Cole
Supply Fee: $30 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 11
Time: Block C, 12:30-1:25
Description: “Where will your choices take you?”
Based on the popular board game “The Game of Life”, this class will help students navigate through a variety of relevant “real-life” scenarios while training them how to make excellent choices, be good stewards, live life with purpose and vision, and conduct themselves with maturity and godliness.
Each week, a new topic will be introduced and students will “spin the wheel of life” to randomly receive exciting or challenging scenarios directly related to that week’s theme. They will work to research, resolve, and adapt to each new circumstance as they race around a giant game board in friendly competition with their classmates.
They will tackle such topics as: creating a budget, sensible stewardship, nutrition and menu planning, writing a resume and interviewing, shopping for a vehicle, internet conduct, goal setting, basic home care and maintenance, consumer education and research.
Required Text: TBD
Homework Expectations: This class will require 1-2 hours of homework per week and access to a computer and the internet. Students will occasionally need to meet outside of class for team projects and collaboration.
Instructor: Claire Hanna and Natalie Johnson
Supply Fee per trimester: $20 Fall Trimester, Winter and Spring Trimesters TBD once syllabus is completed this summer (not to exceed $15 per trimester)
Minimum Number of Students: 8
Maximum Number of Students: 20
Time: Block C, 12:30-1:25
Informal Logic: The Study of Fallacies (6th-8th Grade)
Description: This class will use the book Fallacy Detective to study the branch of informal logic called logical fallacies. The word fallacy is defined as: 1. “Mistaken belief or idea” 2. “Invalid argument” 3. “Logical error in argument.” We will have fun as we learn, What is a Red Herring, Ad Hominem, Genetic Fallacy, Tu Quoque, and Faulty Appeal to Authority? We should have great discussions and many laughs as we attempt to use our critical thinking skills and recognize faulty logic used by many, particularly media and politicians, to convince us to accept their arguments.
The book we will be using is recommended for ages 12 through adult, so although the class is for 6th-8th graders, if there are high school students who would like to participate and help lead discussion groups, that would be great!
*Please also note that there is homework required, so please only sign up if you are willing to incorporate the small amount of homework into your home school.
Required Text: Fallacy Detective by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn
Homework Expectations: The student will be expected to read the lesson at home which on average will take about a half an hour. The student is expected to come to class ready to do the exercises based on the reading. Some lessons may take longer, and because the content at times is slightly difficult, the parent is encouraged to read the material as well.
Instructor: Michelle Buckngham
Supply Fee: $10 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 18
Time: Block C, 12:30-1:25
Literature and Composition (9th-12th Grade)
Description: This high school literature course will help students learn and improve skills in reading, analyzing, and writing about literature. This course will provide an introduction for students who have done little literary analysis, but will also be challenging enough for more experienced students. Using short stories, poetry, two novels, and a Shakespeare play, students will learn literary elements including plot and structure, characters, theme, setting, and point of view. Students will also become familiar with recognizing literary devices such as allusions, parallelism, symbolism, and irony. This course will also guide students in recognizing an author’s worldview and comparing it to the biblical worldview so that they may exercise discernment in all their reading. The primary focus for composition will be the literary analysis essay, but students will also gain experience with reflective journals, creative writing, and reflective narrative essays.
This course will use Windows to the World, from the Institute for Excellence in Writing, as its primary text. Students are required to purchase the student book prior to the first class. Students will also read To Kill a Mockingbird, Jane Eyre, and either Hamlet or Much Ado about Nothing (based on previous class experience). The teacher will purchase the novels and play to ensure that all students have the same edition.
This class will provide one full credit in English for high school students. Students will be graded on homework, essays, quizzes, projects, and class participation.
Required Text: Windows to the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis, Student Book by Lesha Myers, 2008 edition. Available from http://www.excellenceinwriting.com. $29.00 (Student Book only). The teacher will purchase the novels and Shakespeare play.
Homework Expectations: 2-4 hours per week.
Instructor: Sam Hunter (make checks payable to Jennifer Hunter)
Supply Fee: $30 Fall Trimester (includes price of novels and play), $15 Winter Trimester. No fee Spring Trimester.
Minimum Number of Students: 8
Maximum Number of Students: 12
Time: Block C, 12:30-1:25
Mystery of History: The Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations (3rd-5th grade)
Description: Continuing with the Mystery of History series, this class will cover the 3rd volume; the Renaissance, Reformation, and the Growth of Nations. As is true with the other books in this series, The Mystery of History Volume III will look at what was going on all over the world in the order that it happened. So, while the Renaissance and Reformation were taking shape in Europe, we’ll look at the rise of wealthy empires in West Africa; the Mogul dynasty of India; and the peaceful lives of the Aboriginals of Australia. We will also visit Ivan the Terrible in Russia and the Tokugawa family in Japan.
Of course the stories will be told of the master painters and sculptors who made the Renaissance famous as well as the scientists and philosophers who dissected it. And the time period wouldn’t be complete without boarding a ship or two to circumnavigate the globe for spices and riches in the East. Many more explorers will touch the soil of North America and start a new chapter in the history of the world. We’ll bow with the Pilgrims who will give thanks for their survival and welcome the Native Americans to their feast.
We will review the text and discuss literature that goes with the time period. We will do geography, special art projects and look into the culture of the places we are studying. There will be class presentations and class participation is required. There will be homework each week.
Required Text: Mystery of History Volume 3. There will also be a list of literature on the syllabus.
Homework Expectations: The student will be expected to read the chapters in MOH, read outside literature and write chapter summaries. Famous people reports, and book reports will be optional but highly encouraged. There will also be some special presentations. The amount of time it takes to do the homework really depends on his or her reading and writing pace, I would expect the average student to spend 4 hours a week on MOH homework.
Instructor: Erika Stanley
Supply Fee: $20.00 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 6
Maximum Number of Students: 18
Time: Block C, 12:30-1:25
Scientific Method (5th-7th grade)
Description: Get ready for science fun! This hands-on class will focus on learning, applying, and presenting the Scientific Method through experiments and science-y adventures. Starting with interactive in-class activities and instruction, students will be guided and then launched into executing and presenting their very own science project! Creating and designing experiments, testing, methodology, collecting data, measuring results and presenting findings will be experienced in a fun, concrete way with a goal in mind: the science fair! Each student will present their independent project at the Do Real Things Homeschool Science Fair in March. (dorealthings.com). But the fun isn’t over! We will take our experiences from the science fair and use them to fine tune our presentation skills and methodology, then further reinforce the Scientific Method through exciting and interactive experiments as a class.
Required Text: none
Homework Expectations: Student will be required to read and write independently. Our goal is to help facilitate the experiments and guide the student through the project; we will not be doing their project for them. We will work on experiments and setting up presentations etc. in class, but they will likely need to work on their experiments (or at least monitor it) at home as well. Some ability to work independently as needed is required. We will have some materials available for use; otherwise, additional materials may be required from home at your discretion.
Instructor: Amy Erickson and Melissa Taft
Supply Fee: $20 per trimester Fall and Winter Trimesters, no fee Spring Trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 6
Maximum Number of Students: 10
Time: Block C, 12:30-1:25
Description: In this class, students will get on their way to becoming a violinist as they explore their innate musical talent. We will learn proper techniques of holding the violin, forming a bow-hold as well as work on rhythm, tone production and finger placement, and lots more. We will be laying ground- work for learning all the Suzuki Twinkle Twinkle Little Star variations and beyond using Suzuki Volume I. Instructor encourages parents to come observe class as much as they are able, so they can make best use of practice time at home.
Required Text: Provided by teacher
Homework Expectations: 20-30 minutes daily practice.
Additional information needed: Families must provide an appropriate sized violin and shoulder rest. Teacher will help families price shop and give purchase or rental options.
Instructor: Margo Dahl
Supply Fee: $20 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 12
Time: Block C, 12:30-1:25
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: Organized outdoor playtime – RAIN OR SHINE! Come play freeze tag, jump rope, kickball, follow the leader, relay races, and lots more fun activities. Let’s get those wiggles out!
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: None
Additional information: It is highly recommended for students to have a raincoat and rain boots.
Instructor: Susan Black
Supply Fee per trimester: $5
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 15
Time: Block C, 12:30-1:25
Block D: 1:30-2:25 or 1:30-3:00
Anatomy and Physiology (9th-12th grade)
Description: An advanced high school science course combining prior biology and chemistry course material to further explore the structure and function of the human body. This course will explore the major body systems in detail from the microscopic to macroscopic levels. A large volume of information will be covered requiring regular in-depth studying. The goal of weekly class will be to facilitate the laboratory component of the material and highlight text-based material and concepts.
Course content will include cell structure and function; cellular metabolism; cell turn-over and replication; tissue and organ structure and function; organism-wide integration of anatomy and physiology concepts.
Pre-requisites: Students must have completed high school level biology and have a good understanding of those concepts. Strong study skills/habits and prior lab experience with the ability to create and maintain a lab book are required. Completion of high school level chemistry is not required but strongly advised.
Required Text: The Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made! text and solutions manual (Apologia Science’s Advanced Biology); Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence Elson
Homework Expectations: Weekly independent study and review of scheduled material is required and is to be completed on your own.
Instructor: Dr. Erik Lilja
**Please Read This Section Carefully**
Provided Supplies: Slide kits and specimens will be provided for students to share in class (the cost is included in your supply fee).
Student to Provide: The Human Body: Fearfully & Wonderfully Made text/solutions set ($68 new), Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence Elson ($21 new), and microscope are all required and to be provided by the student. Microscopes must match the specifications that will be provided by the teacher upon registration (they start from around $180 reconditioned but you may be able to find used ones for a little less). One microscope may be shared between two lab partners as long as both partners have regular access to it. In addition, students may also need to provide to a dissection tool/tray kit ($16 new) which may be shared between two lab partners, depending on how many students register for the class.
Supply Fee: $63 Fall Trimester [Includes: Slide Kit (shared - $25/each), Blood Type Kit ($5), Dissection Specimens ($18), Additional Supplies ($15)], $15 per trimester Winter and Spring Trimesters
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 20
Time: Extended D, 1:30-3:00
Experiencing Art (6th-12th grade)
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: This will be a multi-level integrated exploration of art techniques, history, and appreciation. Drawing, painting, collage, altered and folk art will be explored. Field trips and local guest artists are also planned.
This class is designed for multiple levels of ability. We will review basic techniques of drawing and painting. Also, we will explore collage, altered art and American folk art. We will incorporate a study of art history, working with the different genres as an inspiration to the student’s own pieces. We will also take an integrated approach to the art of other cultures, learning about the culture and then producing art that reflects that culture. Local artists will be invited to share their work with a possible visit to an artist’s studio. Field trips will be planned to explore the art of Seattle with possible trips to local art museums.
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: Homework will be minimal and hopefully fun.
Instructor: Katy Korpi
Supply Fee: $25 per trimester + $45 tuition per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 10
Time: Extended D, 1:30-3:00
Intro to Art Fundamentals and Art in Literature (1st-3rd Grade)
Description: This class will explore fundamentals in art such as line, shape, texture, value, color, and space. We will also cover principles of design including movement, balance, & dominance. Students will receive a board overview of different styles of art including Realism, Impressionism, and even cartoon. They will be taught to use a wide variety of mediums such as colored pencils, pastels, acrylics & watercolor. Students should come away from the class with basic knowledge of art definitions, a familiarity with using different mediums. Various children’s books will be featured each week, including many Caldecott winners – illustrating the various fundamental principles in art that the students will be working on.
Required Materials: Smock
Homework Expectations: None
Instructor: Hingdi Brown and Sara Bury
Supply Fee: $30 Fall and Winter Trimesters, No fee collected for Spring Trimester.
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 12
Time: Block D, 1:30-2:25
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: LEGO Club will focus on creative free play for the younger crowd, with a wide variety of LEGOS available. There will be some structured activities, guidance, and interactive activities. This is sure to be a fun club for all ages, and genders! LEGOS aren’t just for boys!
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: None
Instructor: Melissa Taft
Supply Fee: None
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 12
Time: Block D, 1:30-2:25
Mystery of History: The Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations (6th-8th Grades)
Description: Continuing with the Mystery of History series, this class will cover the 3rd volume; the Renaissance, Reformation, and the Growth of Nations. As is true with the other books in this series, The Mystery of History Volume III will look at what was going on all over the world in the order that it happened. So, while the Renaissance and Reformation were taking shape in Europe, we’ll look at the rise of wealthy empires in West Africa; the Mogul dynasty of India; and the peaceful lives of the Aboriginals of Australia. We will also visit Ivan the Terrible in Russia and the Tokugawa family in Japan.
Of course the stories will be told of the master painters and sculptors who made the Renaissance famous as well as the scientists and philosophers who dissected it. And the time period wouldn’t be complete without boarding a ship or two to circumnavigate the globe for spices and riches in the East. Many more explorers will touch the soil of North America and start a new chapter in the history of the world. We’ll bow with the Pilgrims who will give thanks for their survival and welcome the Native Americans to their feast.
We will review the text and discuss literature that goes with the time period. We will do geography, special art projects and look into the culture of the places we are studying. There will be class presentations and class participation is required. There will be homework each week.
Required Text: Mystery of History Volume 3. There will also be a list of literature on the syllabus.
Homework Expectations: The student will be expected to read the chapters in MOH, read outside literature, and write chapter summaries, famous people reports, and book reports. There will also be some religious comparison papers and special presentations. The amount of time it takes to do the homework really depends on his or her reading and writing pace. I would expect the average student to spend 4 hours a week on MOH homework.
Instructor: Molly Lilja, Spring Trimester: Erika Stanley
Supply Fee: $20.00 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 6
Maximum Number of Students: 18
Time: Block D, 1:30-2:25
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
Description: Basic functional movement mechanics integrated with games. There will be a focus on movement, coordination, and balance.
Required Text: None
Homework Expectations: None
Instructor: Kimo Cole
Supply Fee: $25 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 10
Maximum Number of Students: 16
Time: Block D, 1:30-2:25
Student Newspaper (6th-12th grade)
Description: In this class, students will work together to publish at least one newspaper a trimester. The class will be primarily student led, but students will be taught a brief history of journalism in America, as well as the different styles of writing in a newspaper. Students will also get a chance to practicing editing and designing the newspaper. The opportunity to do photography for the newspaper will also be available to interested students. Students should have internet access at home for assignments. It would also be very helpful for students to use a laptop once in awhile in class. If possible, the class may also publish news stories on a private online blog for co-op families only to access on a regular basis. If the news blog works out, there is an opportunity to publish a book from the blog for co-op families to purchase at the end of the year, serving as a sort of “yearbook” for students.
Required Text: A textbook is not required. However, students may purchase their own copy of High School Journalism ISBN 0-8239-3926-X found on Rainbow Resource if they desire. Students should also have access to a dictionary, thesaurus, and a grammar handbook (also online at www.grammarbook.com).
Homework Expectations: 1-3 hours a week
Facilitator: Alison Bravenec, co-facilitator needed
Supply Fee: $25 per trimester, but subject to change with notice if needed
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 10
Time: Block D, 1:30-2:25
Description: In this class, students will get on their way to becoming a violinist as they explore their innate musical talent. We will learn proper techniques of holding the violin, forming a bow-hold as well as work on rhythm, tone production and finger placement, and lots more. We will be laying ground- work for learning all the Suzuki Twinkle Twinkle Little Star variations and beyond using Suzuki Volume I. Instructor encourages parents to come observe class as much as they are able, so they can make best use of practice time at home.
Required Text: Provided by teacher
Homework Expectations: 20-30 minutes daily practice.
Additional information needed: Families must provide an appropriate sized violin and shoulder rest. Teacher will help families price shop and give purchase or rental options.
Instructor: Margo Dahl
Supply Fee: $20 per trimester
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 12
Time: Block D, 1:30-2:25
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Description: This class will explore fundamentals in art such as line, shape, texture, value, color, and space. We will also cover principles of design including movement, balance, & dominance. Students will receive a board overview of different styles of art including Realism, Impressionism, and even cartoon. They will be taught to use a wide variety of mediums such as colored pencils, pastels, acrylics & watercolor. Students should come away from the class with basic knowledge of art definitions, a familiarity with using different mediums. Various children’s books will be featured each week, including many Caldecott winners – illustrating the various fundamental principles in art that the students will be working on.
Required Materials: Smock
Homework Expectations: None
Instructor: Hingdi Brown
Supply Fee per trimester or year: $30 Fall and Winter Trimesters, No fee collected for Spring Trimester.
Minimum Number of Students: 5
Maximum Number of Students: 12
This class is FULL. Additional registrations will be added to the waiting list.
