H.O.M.E. Classes, llc
Tutorial Style Classes & Private Tutoring for Home Schooled Students
2013/2014 Class Schedule & Descriptions
Classes, Schedule, & Instructors are Subject to Change
* Classes marked with an asterisk require a placement test or permission from the instructor before enrolling in the class .*
Recommended
Grade Levels
1st Period
6th /7th
GRADE
7th /8th
GRADE
Jr. High World History & Geography
8:00 am - 9:50 am
2nd Period
9:55 am - 11:45am
11:50 am - 12:30 pm
Math 6-7
N/A
LA History
*Pre-Algebra
LUNCH
LUNCH
8th/9th
GRADE
9th/10th
GRADE
10th /11th
GRADE
11th /12th
GRADE
11th/12th
GRADE
N/A
*Algebra I
World History & Geography
*English III
N/A
Art Techniques
*Elective
Art Techniques
*Elective
Art Techniques
*Elective
Art Techniques
*Elective
Art Techniques
*Elective
*Pre-Algebra
American History
*Algebra II
*Chemistry w/Lab
*English IIII
German 1
German 1
German 1
German 1
German 1
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
LUNCH
*English I
Biology with Labs
Geometry
History
Creation - Christ
Jr. High W&G
3rd Period
12:35 pm - 2:30 pm
4th Period
2:35 pm - 4:30 pm
Jr. High Writing & Grammar
or *English 1➡
N/A
*Adventure Novel
SciFi/Fantasy
*Adventure Novel
SciFi/Fantasy
*Adventure Novel
SciFi/Fantasy
*Adventure Novel
SciFi/Fantasy
*Adventure Novel
SciFi/Fantasy
*Adventure Novel
SciFi/Fantasy
Health &
Nutrition
Health &
Nutrition
Health &
Nutrition
*Physical Science
with Labs
*English II
History Renaissance
Reformation&Growth
*Advanced Math
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Mathematics Class Descriptions
Please Note: Grade levels listed with each class are general recommendations. If you have an advanced child or a child that needs extra help, please contact the teacher for permission to register
your child in their class.
Math - 6th/7th Grade
Instructor: Mrs. Rachel Duplessis [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: Students will be introduced to concepts needed for life and higher education including; divisibility, multiplication, integers, prime and composite numbers, powers, roots, probability,
statistics, patterns and sequences, geometry, measurements and ratios.
PRE-ALGEBRA* (7th-9th) Math
Instructor: Mrs. Rachel Duplessis [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: Introduction to algebraic thinking by introducing the concept of variables, then emphasizing equation-solving procedures that build on traditional arithmetic skills. Statistics and
geometry concepts are also included along with a consumer related application of math to everyday life.
ALGEBRA I (8th-10th) - Math
Instructor: Mrs. Gina Bozeman [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: This course covers the following skills: evaluation of expressions involving signed numbers, exponents and roots, properties of real numbers, absolute value and equations and
inequalities involving absolute value, solution of equations in one unknown and solution of simultaneous equations, the algebra of polynomials and rational expressions, work problems requiring algebra
for their solution, graphical solutions of simultaneous equations, the Pythagorean theorem, functions and functional notation, solution of quadratic equations via factoring and completing the square,
graphing, and solving systems of equations.
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Mathematics Class Descriptions Continued
Please Note: Grade levels listed with each class are general recommendations. If you have an advanced child or a child that needs extra help, please contact the teacher for permission to register
your child in their class.
ALGEBRA II* (10th-12th) - Math
Instructor: Mrs. Gina Bozeman [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: This course covers the following skills: A "brief" review of solving equations, factoring, and other algebra I skills followed by graphing (lines, parabolas, circles, hyperbolas,etc.),
imaginary numbers, radicals, functions (exponential, piecewise,etc.), logarithms, solving systems of equations, matrices, intro to trigonometry, domain, range, inverse functions, rationalizing equations,
complex numbers, and more depending on time.
GEOMETRY (9th-11th) - Math
Instructor: Mrs. Gina Bozeman [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: This course focuses on real-life geometry and the orderliness in which God created our universe. Students learn to construct proofs built on postulate systems as they study
incidence, logic, congruency, area, space, volume, similarity, and trigonometry, including, analytic geometry and Biblical foundations.
ADVANCED MATH (11th-12th) Math
Instructor: Mrs. Gina Bozeman [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: Advanced Mathematics fully integrates topics from algebra, geometry, trigonometry with lessons that provide in-depth coverage of trigonometry, logarithms, analytic geometry,
and upper-level algebraic concepts. This includes different types of functions, matrices, trig identities, unit circle, and many other concepts usually seen in college algebra
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Science Class Descriptions
Please Note: Grade levels listed with each class are general recommendations. If you have an advanced child or a child that needs extra help, please contact the teacher for permission to register
your child in their class.
Health & Nutrition - 6th/7th Grade
Instructor: Mrs. Elizabeth Brownlie [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: This class will teach the students how to care for their whole being the way God intended. They will learn how nutrition, lifestyle and exercise directly effect each organ system
of the body. This course will include anatomy and physiology, fun interactive activities, guest speakers, etc...
*PHYSICAL SCIENCE with Labs (8th-11th) - Science
Instructor: Mrs. Stephanie Guzman [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: This course is designed for 8th & 9th graders and is an introduction to the physical environment and the basic laws that make it work. It will cover topics as the atmosphere,
the hydrosphere, and lithosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton's Laws, gravity and astrophysics, including hands-on labs.
Prerequisite: Completion of or currently enrolled in Pre-Algebra
BIOLOGY with Labs (10th-12th) - Science
Instructor: Mrs. Stephanie Guzman [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: This course will provide a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. It will cover the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme,
microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, and ecosystems. There will be hands-on labs which will include learning how to properly use a microscope and
dissections of specimens.
Prerequisite: completion or currently enrolled in algebra 1
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Science Class Descriptions Continued
Please Note: Grade levels listed with each class are general recommendations. If you have an advanced child or a child that needs extra help, please contact the teacher for permission to register
your child in their class.
*CHEMISTRY with Labs (10th-12th) - Science
Instructor: Mrs. Stephanie Guzman [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: This course is designed to be a first year high school chemistry course. It will cover significant numbers, units, classification, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics,
kinetics, acids and bases, solutions, redox reactions, atomic structure, molecular geometry, and much more. There will be hands-on labs.
Prerequisite: completion of algebra 1
English Class Descriptions
Please Note: Grade levels listed with each class are general recommendations. If you have an advanced child or a child that needs extra help, please contact the teacher for permission to register
your child in their class.
Writing & Grammar 6th/7th Grade
Instructor: Mrs. Stephanie Lehmann [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: Students will learn how to effectively use a wide range of structural models and stylistic techniques in their compositions, as they write on a variety of enjoyable fiction and nonfiction topics. They will also, learn to apply new grammar knowledge in context, aiding in the transfer of grammar skills into their own writing.
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English Class Descriptions
Please Note: Grade levels listed with each class are general recommendations. If you have an advanced child or a child that needs extra help, please contact the teacher for permission to register
your child in their class.
English 1 - 8th-9th Grade
Instructor: Mr. Tom Beale [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description:
1.
Focus on completing and securing basics of grammar: parts of speech, punctuation, phrases, clauses, types of sentences, increasing vocabulary.
2. Transitioning to writing effective sentences and paragraphs
3. Literature – short stories, parts of plot. 1 novel. 1 play, usually Romeo and Juliet or comparable. Poetry introduced.
English 2 - 9th-10th Grade
Instructor: Mr. Tom Beale [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description:
1. Extensive review of grammar, then focus on developing coherent paragraphs and essay format. Vocabulary studied.
2. Learn types of essays (including explanatory, narrative, persuasive) and when they are used.
3. Literature – short story used again (more read) to teach theme, other literary elements. 2 novels. 1 play, usually Julius Caesar or equivalent. Continue with poetry, both structure and
function.
English 3 - 10th-11th Grade
Instructor: Mr. Tom Beale [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description:
1. Continuing with writing skill improvement, paragraph and essay format, including research.
2. Mastery of most grammar skills; practice on those which still need improvement. Vocabulary studied.
3. Literature: 2 novels of a more challenging nature, 1 play, poetry. American authors read, both classic and contemporary.
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English Class Descriptions Continued
Please Note: Grade levels listed with each class are general recommendations. If you have an advanced child or a child that needs extra help, please contact the teacher for permission to register
your child in their class.
English 4 - 11th-12th Grade
Instructor: Mr. Tom Beale [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Incorporating writing into the reading of literature, including thematic essays, argumentative essays, etc.
Vocabulary implementation in writing.
Practice writing college essays, work application essays, etc.
Literature: Short stories, 3 novels, 2 plays, poetry from variety of international authors on a variety of levels.
1 Year Adventure Novel - Science Fiction/Fantasy - 7th-12th Grades - *THIS IS A ONE HOUR CLASS*
Instructor: Mrs. Jessie Leger [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: Home school moms know our kids learn best by doing, which is exactly what OYAN is all about! Spend this school year learning what makes a good story by writing your own
good story. You will read excerpts of well-written stories as you work on developing your own Science Fiction / Fantasy Novel. Character development, how to create a believable villain, word choice,
grammar, creativity, working with an outline – I love this class, no where else is there such excellent step by step instruction taught in an engaging manner.
Pre-Requisite: MUST have completed OYAN Adventure Novel – this class does not attempt to recover material students learn in the Adventure Novel class.
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History Class Descriptions
Please Note: Grade levels listed with each class are general recommendations. If you have an advanced child or a child that needs extra help, please contact the teacher for permission to register
your child in their class.
Louisiana History - 6th/7th Grade
Instructor: Mrs. Stephanie Lehmann [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: This course is a hands-on study of Louisiana history and geography as well as it’s industry, agriculture, citizenship and the state and local government. Students will be required
to do extensive research as they create their own LA History textbook.
Jr. High World History & Geography - Creation to Christ 7th/8th Grade
Instructor: Mrs. Stephanie Lehmann [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: Beginning with the Garden of Eden, students will chronologically explore world history from Creation to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The text
spans the incredible stories of ancient times, ancient lands, and ancient peoples; including Egypt, Greece, Rome, and much more. Our studies will include North America in our look
at early civilizations and the ancient peoples.
American History & Geography - 9th/10th Grade
Instructor: Mrs. Jessie Leger [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: Join me this year as we explore the History of the United States. Indians, Invaders, Missionaries and Gold Diggers, Founding Fathers and Ruthless Criminals, War and Peace –
walk with me through the pages of time and discover why “this great experiment” has worked so well for the last 200 years and what we can do to preserve her for the future.
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History Class Descriptions Continued
Please Note: Grade levels listed with each class are general recommendations. If you have an advanced child or a child that needs extra help, please contact the teacher for permission to register
your child in their class.
World History & Geography - The Middle Ages (10th/11th Grade)
Instructor: Mrs. Jessie Leger [email protected]
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: Join me this year as we explore the Middle Ages. Knights and kings, Church History, Vikings and villains, castles and crusaders – we will travel back in time to an age before
democracy and learn how people lived after the fall of Rome and in the Dark Ages. We will not focus solely on Europe; we will also study Asia, Africa and the America’s before Columbus’s time. As
we learn about the people, we will also study geography, mapping exercises comparing today’s maps to those of the Middle Ages.
History & Geography - The Renaissance, Reformation, & Growth of Nations (11th/12th Grade)
Instructor: TBA (Contact Dionne with questions about this class - [email protected] )
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: Covering people and events from 1455 to 1707. The Medici’s, the Inquisition, and Christopher Columbus. Michelangelo, Martin Luther, and Henry VIII. Copernicus,
Shakespeare, and Pocahontas. 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.
History & Geography - Creation to Christ- (11th/12th Grade)
Instructor: TBA (Contact Dionne with questions about this class - [email protected] )
Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: Beginning with the Garden of Eden, students will chronologically explore world history from Creation to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The text
spans the incredible stories of ancient times, ancient lands, and ancient peoples; including Egypt, Greece, Rome, and much more. Even North America is visited in our look at early
civilizations and ancient peoples.
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Electives Class Descriptions
Please Note: Grade levels listed with each class are general recommendations. If you have an advanced child or a child that needs extra help, please contact the teacher for permission to register your child in their class.
TECHNIQUES & PERSPECTIVES IN ART - (9th-12th) - Art Elective
Instructor: Mrs. Dionne Prestenback [email protected]
Class Minimum: 10 - Class Maximum: 15
Class Description: Intermediate students will be presented with sketching techniques that include the study of shapes, the value of rendering an accurate drawing, composition-necessary in all art work, and the
principals to achieve perspective in drawing objects and landscapes. They will also learn water color techniques and color theory as it relates to all mediums along with information on the use of pencils, oils, acrylic and
pastels.
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