REACH Intermediate Descriptions 2014-2015
There are two basic categories of classes offered in the Intermediate Department at REACH Co-op.
 Elective Enrichment
 Core Courses
ELECTIVE ENRICHMENT
If you are looking for elective classes with limited or no accountability, you may want to consider these classes. These
could be counted toward credit if parents add an appropriate amount of course work. There will be accountability for any
homework assigned.
CORE COURSES (20% REACH AND 80% PARENT INSTRUCTION)
These courses offered at REACH will involve more accountability and assistance in your homeschooling. The teachers
will give assignments for your student to complete at home and the course would qualify for “academic” credits on a school
transcript. As we only meet once a week as a group, 80% of the instruction and grading will be required to be completed
by student & parent at home.
Most of the Core Courses are all year classes, meeting for either 1 or 1.5 hours during REACH co-op hours.
APOLOGIA SCIENCES
Apologia Science Lab teachers:
 Provide a credit-worthy schedule and syllabus
 Provide lab supplies & guidance of student labs in class
 Provide guidance on writing an appropriate lab report
 Grade lab reports (All grades are our grade recommendations)
Apologia Sciences offered 2014-2015:
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 General Science – 1.5 hours, all year, 7 - 8 grade
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 Physical Science – 1.5 hours, all year, 8 - 9 grade
HISTORY/LITERATURE COURSES
History/Literature teachers:
 Provide a credit-worthy schedule and syllabus. (Please see individual course description for credits available)
 Facilitate “Hands-on” activities that “tie it all together”, enriching students’ understanding of weekly lessons through
discussions and/or visual, auditory & kinesthetic activities to reinforce key areas of time period.
 Assign & grade writing assignments (All grades are our grade recommendations)
 Provide materials to evaluate student understanding (All grades are our grade recommendations)
History/Literature Courses offered 2013-2014:
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 Texas History – 1.5 hours, all year, 5 – 7 grade
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 Medieval History – 1.5 hours, all year, 7 – 9 grade
These History/Literature Courses require:
 About 3-5 hours per week to complete student coursework.
 A commitment to keep up with assignments.
 Parental involvement to give or acquire additional writing assistance (IEW, Format Writing, Write Shop are all
good resources).
 Parental involvement to discuss important issues with your child from a biblical perspective.
 It is recommended that the parent read as many of the novels as possible. Each novel chosen has a value.
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Class Title: Advanced Flute (6 -12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Norma Williams
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 – 12
Class Details:
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Cost: Class fee $30 which covers their books and other music and items which will be given out in class.
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: For the fall semester, students need to practice a minimum of 20 minutes per day. In the spring, they
will then be expected to practice a minimum of 30 minutes per day. They will receive a practice sheet which is to be filled out
weekly and signed by a parent.
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Supplies Required: All students will need to provide their own flute. Flutes can be bought, rented, or borrowed. If you have
any problems obtaining one, please contact Norma Williams over the summer for assistance. They also must bring a pencil
and a folder in which to keep all handouts given in class.
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Norma Williams’ teaching curriculum, Learn to Play the Flute book 1
by Frederick Jacobs and Rhythm Vocabulary Charts Book 1 by Ed Sueta
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Length of Class: All year, one hour
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Expectations/Notes: Students are expected to practice and come prepared to class.
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Class Title: Beginner Flute (5 -12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Norma Williams
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 5 – 12
Class Details:
This class will cover all the basics and fundamentals of learning to play the flute. This includes learning to read music and basic music
theory along with playing the flute. We will begin by mastering tone production on the head joint of the flute, followed by learning four
simple three note songs on the foot joint/head joint combination, and finally putting the entire flute together. This class is open to
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students from 5 through 12 grades. Students will be required to bring all of their supplies to every class. Students may have to
perform at Fall and Spring Showcases + other events throughout year.
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Cost: Class fee $30 which covers their books and other music and items which will be given out in class.
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: For the fall semester, students need to practice a minimum of 20 minutes per day. In the spring, they
will then be expected to practice a minimum of 30 minutes per day. They will receive a practice sheet which is to be filled out
weekly and signed by a parent.
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Supplies Required: All students will need to provide their own flute. Flutes can be bought, rented, or borrowed. If you have
any problems obtaining one, please contact Norma Williams over the summer for assistance. They also must bring a pencil
and a folder in which to keep all handouts given in class.
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Norma Williams’ teaching curriculum, Learn to Play the Flute book 1
by Frederick Jacobs and Rhythm Vocabulary Charts Book 1 by Ed Sueta
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Length of Class: All year, one hour
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Expectations/Notes: Students are expected to practice and come prepared to class.
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Class Title: Boys’ Bible Study (6 -8 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Kevin Butler
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 – 8
Class Details:
We will follow two 6-week Bible study curricula that focuses on a particular topic that will be applicable to boys of all ages, but will be
divided into one intermediate and one high school class. We will memorize Bible verses and will have weekly Bible reading
assignments that are connected to the study. It would be best to study the materials in the book ahead of time each week so that you
will be prepared to discuss the topics, but very minimal if any homework will be assigned.
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Cost: $15
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: memory verses and Bible reading, most work will be done in-class
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Supplies Required: Bible and a willingness to discuss topics
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Curriculum: TBD
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Textbooks that will be used in Class (Title and Edition) : TBD
Length of Class: one semester
Expectations/Notes:
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Class Title: Boys’ Wilderness Skills (6 -8 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Randy Rutledge
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 – 8
Class Details:
Let’s learn skills like knot tying, how to read and follow a compass, how to identify poisonous and non-poisonous plants, and other
useful outdoor skills!
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Cost: TBD (possibly $10-$15)
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: TBD (would be minimal, if any)
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Supplies Required: TBD
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Curriculum: TBD
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Textbooks that will be used in Class (Title and Edition) : None
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Length of Class: one semester
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Expectations/Notes: Come prepared to learn and have fun!
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Class Title: Braille (6 – 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Paula Dunne
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 – 12
Class Details:
We will practice learning the Braille contractions, if a brailler becomes available will practice typing. They will learn how to use a
manual Braille slate. Plan to adapt playing cards to Braille cards. Field trip to a Braille center that brailles the Bible and to the
Lighthouse in Houston. Information about eye problems and adaptation devices for the blind.
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Cost: $10
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Prerequisites: interest in learning braille
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Homework Required: memorize contractions, practice reading Braille from library books from League City library.
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Supplies Required: 1 ½ ring notebook, paper, pencil, optional small Braille slate from Amazon cost less than $10.
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Grade 2 Braille Contractions,
Textbooks that will be used in Class : This is now available from Amazon and should cost $9 to $20.
Braille for the sighted / designed and illustrated by Jane Schneider and
Kathy Kifer.
by Schneider, Jane.
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Length of Class: one semester
Expectations/Notes: : Students will work at their own level. They will learn how to use a Braille slate. At the end of class the
students will be able to read the Braille alphabet by touch and sight. They will be learning to read the contractions. They will have a
new insight on how it is to be blind and how they can help the blind. They will be prepared to help tutor young children who have vision
problems in Braille. We will also be using the book:
Handbook for learning to read braille by sight / Leland Schubert.
by Schubert, Leland,
This book is not available to purchase.
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Class Title: Cake Decorating (6 – 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Maria Rodriguez
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 -12
Class Details:
Are you interested in learning how to decorate cakes and cookies? Then this class is for you! Learn the basic shell, star, and star
flower techniques. The student will also learn about making borders.
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Cost: Class Fee $20
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: None
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Supplies Required: The class fee covers your supplies
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Wilton Method of Cake-Decorating (students will not need to
purchase)
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Length of Class: One Semester, one hour
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Expectations/Notes: Please come prepared to participate and have fun!
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Class Title: Calligraphy (6 – 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Kathi Dunne
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 -12
Class Details:
Learn the basic calligraphy strokes, and master at least 3 alphabet styles. In addition to this artistic skill, the students will gain a
secondary goal of improving their own handwriting.
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Cost: Class Fee $25
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: Practice will improve the ease and appearance of the writing, making the finished product more
enjoyable!!
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Supplies Required: I will purchase a set of calligraphy pens for each student. They will get to take keep them at the end of
the semester. The student will need to bring notebook paper, unlined paper, pen, pencil, and ruler to each class.
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: None
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Length of Class: One Semester, one hour
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Expectations/Notes: The final weeks of the semester will be spent on a calligraphy project of the student’s choosing
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Class Title: Choir (6 – 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Amanda Richards
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 -12
Class Details:
Learn to use the voice that God has blessed you with to sing and harmonize with others. Students will learn how to read rhythms,
sight-read their vocal part, and use the techniques important to singing with other singers. They will also learn some vocal pedagogy,
including correct singing posture, the way the vocal mechanism works, and the importance of correct breathing for singing.
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Cost: $30 (each semester)
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: Most assignments will be to practice a technique taught in class or to listen to a CD in preparation for
learning music.
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Supplies Required: Class cost will cover all supplies.
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Various Choral and Ensemble Pieces
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Length of Class: One Semester or All Year
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Expectations/Notes:
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Class Title: Classic Art (6 – 8 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Maria Rodriguez
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 -8
Class Details:
If you are interested in learning Art and being creative, this may be the class for you! The class will teach basic techniques in drawing
and painting.
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Cost: Class Fee $20
Prerequisites: None
Homework Required: None
Supplies Required: Pencil, eraser
Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: A Beka, Watercolor Step-by-Step
Length of Class: One Semester, one hour
Expectations/Notes: Please arrive on time and be ready to actively participate in class.
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Class Title: Dave Ramsey - Finances for Teens (6 – 8 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Cheryl Mowry
Instructor’s Email:
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 -8
Class Details:
Students will learn to budget, save and spend their money wisely using Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace for Teens.
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Cost: TBD
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: TBD
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Supplies Required: Notebook, pen/pencil
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Financial Peace for Teens, Dave Ramsey
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Length of Class: One semester
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Expectations/Notes: Come to class prepared and ready to listen and discuss
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Class Title: Film Making (8 – 12 ) – 8 ONLY
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Clarissa Belbas
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 8 – 12
Class Details:
The students will be broken into teams (min of two) and expected to create a film project from idea conception to final production. The
final film will be at least 5 minutes in length and may be a documentary, animated/stopmotion, or live action as the team chooses but
must remain within the class guidelines for a Biblical worldview as well as appropriate for all audiences. The class will use the Studio
Pack from Crystal Creek Media described as follows:
The Studio Pack is a comprehensive film-training program. Designed for the high-school student or adult learner, this course
contains a wealth of information on film-making. A one semester course, the Studio Pack contains 16 training DVDs. Topics
in the course include: script-writing, directing, planning, filming, lighting, editing, distribution and much more! In this lecture
style DVD series, students will learn the process of effectively planning and creating a film. From script writing to
cinematography to editing, the Studio Pack curriculum gives you the fundamentals to make your own project!
For more information: http://crystalcreekmedia.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=63&product_id=69
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Cost: none
Prerequisites: none
Homework Required: variable 1-2 hours per week
Supplies Required: paper, pencil, binder, creativity
Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Teacher developed plus DVDs from Crystal Creek Media.
Length of Class: One semester
Expectations/Notes: The students will be expected to meet outside of class with their team as necessary to accomplish the
goal of completing the film project.
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Class Title: Gardening (offered in Spring only, 6 – 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Marcy Naumann
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 – 12
Class Details:
Students study gardening techniques and get hands-on experience as they help tend and care for UBC’s Walden Garden and harvest
produce for the local food pantry.
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Cost: No Class Fee
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: None
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Supplies Required: Wear appropriate gardening attire including closed-toe shoes (these should be an extra pair of shoes –
NOT the ones you wore to co-op that day!!!); bring gardening gloves, hats, and water, if desired
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: None
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Length of Class: One Semester, one hour
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Expectations/Notes: Students are expected to arrive on time and actively participate in gardening activities such as
planting, weeding, and watering. No horseplay will be tolerated as we are serving the church and the community and must
act respectfully. This class will be offered both semesters, but you do not have to take both classes.
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Class Title: The Giver (6 – 8 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Cheryl Mowry
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 – 8
Class Details:
A book study of the Newberry Medal winning book, The Giver, by Lois Lowry.
Story Summary: Jonas lives in a perfect society: no pain, no hunger, nothing that might make life inconvenient. In Jonas's
world, all children are assigned the jobs they will do as adults. After receiving his job, Jonas learns what his society has lost to
achieve perfection and he will never be the same.
We will dig into the essence of the novel with lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis, critical thinking, related
scriptural principles, vocabulary, and activities. We will examine issues from a Christian perspective. Our culminating activity for
this class will be to watch the newly released movie “The Giver”.
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Cost: $10
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: At home reading is required. Other homework may be necessary to help students prepare for class
discussions.
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Supplies Required: A copy of The Giver by Lois Lowry to read at home and bring to class for discussion, pen/pencil, teacher
will provide a notebook
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: None
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Length of Class: One Semester, one hour
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Expectations/Notes: Please DO NOT read the novel or watch the movie ahead of time.
All students are expected to keep up with the assigned reading without reading ahead.
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Class Title: Guitar (6 – 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Amanda Richards
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 -12
Class Details:
Learn to play the guitar!
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Cost: $30
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: This class requires a large commitment to practicing every day. It will be fast-paced, but by the end of
the semester students should be able to participate in playing with a praise band, or perhaps be able to lead worship on their
own. Homework each week will be to practice playing several chord progressions each week, as well as practicing songs.
Two CD’s will be provided for practicing songs and chords.
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Supplies Required: Students must have an acoustic guitar (electric will not work for this class because they require an
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amplifier to be heard). An electric-acoustic guitar is what I use, and that just means it is still acoustic, but I can plug it directly
in to an amplifier or sound system without having to buy a “pick-up.” (I know, this can get complicated.) Please have a full-size
guitar, as well. There are many prices for guitars, and buying used is certainly okay if you know what to expect from a guitar.
The safest bet is to buy an inexpensive guitar from a music store, where they can make sure the strings are put on it and
there won’t be a possibility of something being lost, broken, or loose.
Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Students will be issued a binder with their curriculum included.
Length of Class: One Semester, one hour
Expectations/Notes: There will be more information about this class sent home with students on the first day. Please expect
to make one more trip to the music store for a few inexpensive, but necessary items.
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Class Title: Hands-On Medieval History (7 -9 )
Class Type: Core Academic Course (Can be used to supplement English Literature, World History and World Geography**
credits)
Instructor: April McGee
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 7 -9
Class Details:
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Textbook/Supplies: This course uses Biblioplan's Year Two Medieval Companion as it's primary text. The REACH library
will have all the required books with the exception of the Biblioplan textbook if you do not have access to them at home.
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Description: A “hands-on” approach to Medieval World History. From the Fall of Rome to Europe's Dark Ages, and on to the
Renaissance. Hundreds of topics from around Europe and the Mediterranean world, including: the rise of Christian France;
knights, castles and feudalism; the rise of Islam; Muslim Spain; the Viking Age; the Norman Conquest; the Crusades; the
Hundred Years' War; the Wars of the Roses; the six wives of King Henry VIII; and many more. Church history from the
persecution of the early church and the conversion of Emperor Constantine through the Protestant Reformation. Topics from
faraway India, China, Japan, Mongolia, Africa and the Americas. The Age of Discovery and the New World. The Printing
Revolution. The Renaissance in Art and Science. And Empires from all over the world. This course has the potential for high
school credits in World History, World Geography, Bible, and English Literature if parents assign additional work at home
(Biblioplan Highschool Credit Detail).
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Cost/Fee:
· $31.96(E-book) or $96.53 (Hardcopy - shipping included) Biblioplan Year Two Medieval Companion textbook purchased from
Biblioplan.net (discounted price for REACH, 20% off retail – code needed) REQUIRED
· $20.00 Class Fee to cover supplies for hands-on activities, copies, etc.
· $50.00 ($25.00 refunded at the end of the year) for library membership (if using the REACH library) or Cost/Fee of all books
if purchasing the books for your family to own. THESE 9 NOVELS ARE REQUIRED
·The Shining Company by Rosemary Sutcliff
·Shadow Spinner by Susan Fletcher
·Beorn the Proud by Madeleine Polland
·Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle
·The Door in the Wall by Marguerite De Angeli
·The Samurai's Tale by Erik Haugaard
·Morning Star of the Reformation by Andy Thomson
·The King's Fifth by Scott O'Dell
·Thunderstorm in the Church by Louise Vernon
These are available in the REACH library, but not required for class:
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·Story of the World Vol. 2 (Optional – recommended for those seeking credit)
·Kingfisher History Encyclopedia (Optional – either this or Usborne recommended for those seeking credit)
·Usborne Encyclopedia of World History (Optional – either this or Kingfisher recommended for those seeking credit)
Length of Class (single semester or full year): All Year, 3rd hour, 11:00-12:30
Homework/Expectations:
· A lot of reading (1 chapter in the Biblioplan Companion and at times up to 100 pages of a historical fiction novel per week;
additional information will be provided weekly on Bible, Story of the World Vol. 2 and the history encyclopedia for parents
using the class as a credit option at home.)
· “Hands-on” projects in class to reinforce the reading assignments
· Lots of class discussions and question/answer sessions to reinforce the reading assignments
· One research project will be assigned late in the Fall semester
· Testing (Study guides will be provided prior to all testing.)
· Timeline work (several dates and events to record will be provided on weekly assignment sheets for parents using the class
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as a credit option at home.)
· Mapwork (It is strongly recommended that parents consider purchasing Biblioplan's Hands-on Maps for use at home.
Worksheets will not be taken up in class. Geography will be covered in the classroom.)
· Weekly history review questions (It is strongly recommended that parents consider purchasing Biblioplan's Cool History
Worksheets for use at home. Worksheets not be taken up in class. If a student has read the weekly assignment in the
Companion textbook, they should be prepared to participate in class.)
· Internet Access: E-mail communication, Weekly Assignment Sheets, Grade Reports, etc.
· Biblioplan is a 34 week curriculum and REACH only meets 28 weeks. Be aware that two weeks will be combined each
semester and in addition to that, work will be assigned over some of the holidays to make the curriculum fit the time frame. If
you do not want to be held accountable for course work, please do not sign up for this class at REACH.
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Class Title: Hands-On Texas History (5 -7 )
Class Category: Core Course
Instructor(s): Ann-Marie Ulczynski
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 5 -7 (Priority for registration will be given to 6 and 7 graders)
Class Details:
This course is intended for 1 credit in Texas History. It is a one year overview of Texas history and literature. The course uses the
“State History from a Christian Perspective” and is supplemented with books set in Texas. The teacher will assign a few projects and
writing assignments throughout the year. Writing assignments may include basic paragraphs and book reports. As REACH only
meets one day a week, 80% parental involvement IS REQUIRED.
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Cost: Class Fee $30.00 for Texas History binder/curriculum, plus cost of all novels if purchasing the books for your own
family library. Novels may be borrowed from REACH Library (Note about REACH Library Membership - $50 Membership
Fee, $25 refunded at the end of the year all books are returned in good condition)
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: Weekly reading of lessons, assorted assignments, book reports, and projects. Each student will read
approximately 4 books over the year, 1 -2 hours per day to complete reading and assignments (All grades are our grade
recommendations).
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Supplies Required: Map Pencils
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: “State History from a Christian Perspective.” Students will use
the “Texas State History: Student Booklets.” The teacher will provide the student booklets and binders
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Length of Class: All Year, 3 hour, 1.5 hours
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Expectations/Notes: Class participation IS expected. Students will be required to complete their assignments and bring
them to class. Students who do not keep up with course work will be removed from the class. Parent involvement is
required. Parents are responsible for grading tests and overseeing course work. Students must bring binder, paper, map
pencils & writing instruments each week.
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Class Title: Harry Potter from the Christian Perspective (8 – 12 ) 8 ONLY
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor: Mrs. Rebecca Threatt
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
Class Grade Level/Range: 8th grade - 12th grade
Curriculum that will be used in class: Prepared by Instructor
Textbooks that will be used in Class :
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Parts 1 & 2)
Students will also be expected to have access to a Bible for reference.
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Length of Class : Full year
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Course Details:
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Cost: none
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Prerequisites: none
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Homework: Reading, two minor papers, two major papers
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Supplies Required: pen or pencil, spiral notebook for note-taking, 1-inch binder for handouts
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Description: J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter saga has captured hearts and ignited debate. This course will take a critical look at
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the series from the Christian worldview, highlighting the themes of love, friendship, family, self-sacrifice, and redemption while
studying Rowling's extensive use of literary concepts like foreshadowing, Biblical allusion, Christian symbolism, and
metaphor/simile. This course will help lay the foundation for college-level reading and writing by giving students the
opportunity to write papers and do peer-reviewed analyses and will deepen understanding of the indispensable role that we,
as Christians, continue to play in the world of literature.
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Expectations/Notes:
Students will be expected to read between 25 to 50 pages per week. Each class period will begin with a 5-minute
comprehension quiz to ensure that all students are keeping up with the reading. The class will consist of a thorough class
discussion of the previous week’s reading during which the students will be expected to take notes. There will be one short
paper due (2-4 pages) per semester and one long paper due (5-8 pages) per semester. These will be peer-reviewed and then
handed in for grading by the instructor. We will talk at length about the expected structure of these assignments and each
student will be graded according to his/her academic level (as assessed by the instructor) with the goal being consistent
improvement in writing skills.
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Class Title: Intermediate Flute (6 – 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor: Norma Williams
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 – 12 (already having a basic foundation of playing the flute)
Course Details:
This class is for students who are at an intermediate level in their skill as a flutist. Will perform at Fall and Spring Showcases.
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Cost: Class Fee $20 - $30 + Cost/Fee of flute
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Prerequisites: Basic knowledge and experience (not a beginner)
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Homework Required: 30 min – 1 hr. per day practice
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Supplies Required: Flute, pencil
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: TBD
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Length of Class: ALL year
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Expectations/Notes: Students are expected to practice and come prepared to class.
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Class Title: Math Tutoring (6 – 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Dawn Martin
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 – 12
Class Details:
This class offers tutoring in a range of math concepts, from lower levels up through geometry and algebra II. Students bring in their
math work from home and obtain any assistance they need.
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Cost: None
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: None
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Supplies Required: Math curriculum from home, pencils and eraser, plus any additional supplies students will need to work
on their math
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: N/A
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Length of Class: One hour, offered both semesters
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Expectations/Notes: Students must bring in their math to work on during this class time. No exceptions.
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Class Title: PE – Girls (FALL) (6 - 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor: Tisma Bradford
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 - 12
Curriculum that will be used in class: None
Textbooks that will be used in Class (Title and Edition): None
Length of Class (single semester or full year): one semester, Fall
Course Details:
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Cost: None
Prerequisites: None
Homework: None
Supplies Required: None
Description: We will have a different focus each month. For example, one month will be cardio type games the next month will be
physical fitness and toning with a Pilates, Zumba, a mile run and other body challenging activities to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Expectations/Notes: Have your student wear or bring clothes to workout in. All students are expected to participate, unless a note
from the parent is given to me before class.
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Class Title: PE – Girls (SPRING) (6 - 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Tanya Fenier
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 - 12
Class Details:
Students will enjoy physical activity participating in a variety of outdoor sports.
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Cost: No Class fee
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: None
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Supplies Required: None, students must wear proper shoes.
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: None
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Length of Class: One Semester, Spring
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Expectations/Notes: Students are expected to arrive on time, wear appropriate clothing and actively participate. Students
are expected to treat each other and the teacher with respect and engage in healthy, friendly competition. Girls PE will be
offered both semesters, but you do not have to take both classes.
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Class Title: PE – Intermediate Boys (FALL) (6 - 8 )
Class Category: Elective Enrichment
Instructor: Tisma Bradford
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 - 8
Curriculum that will be used in class: None
Textbooks that will be used in Class (Title and Edition): None
Length of Class (single semester or full year): one semester, Fall
Course Details: None
Cost: None
Prerequisites: None
Homework: None
Supplies Required: None
Description: We will have a different focus each month. For example, one month will be cardio type games, crab soccer, Ultimate
Frisbee, and more. The next month will be physical fitness and toning with a mile run and other body challenging activities to promote
a healthy lifestyle.
Expectations/Notes: Have your student wear or bring clothes to workout in. All students are expected to participate, unless a note
from the parent is given to me before class.
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Class Title: PE – Intermediate Boys (SPRING) (6 - 8 )
Class Category: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Tanya Fenier
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 - 8
Class Details:
Students will enjoy physical activity participating in a variety of outdoor sports.
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Cost: No Class fee
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: None
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Supplies Required: None, students must wear proper shoes.
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: None
Length of Class: One Semester, Spring
Expectations/Notes: Students are expected to arrive on time, wear appropriate clothing and actively participate. Students
are expected to treat each other and the teacher with respect and engage in healthy, friendly competition. Intermediate Boys
PE will be offered both semesters, but you do not have to take both classes.
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Class Title: Pinterest Fun! (6 – 8 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
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Instructor: Cheney Tamez
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Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 - 8
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Curriculum that will be used in class: Teacher developed using Pinterest
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Textbooks that will be used in Class (Title and Edition): None
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Length of Class (single semester or full year): single semester
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Course Details:
If your child loves Pinterest, the fastest growing social bulletin board, this class is for them! We will pick 10-12 crafts off of
Pinterest and create over this semester.
With 31.2 users pinning, daily, the ideas are endless.
I am excited to create unique pieces together.
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Cost: $15 - $20
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework: will consist of searching Pinterest for new crafts to create! (with parental guidance)
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Supplies Required: TBD
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Expectations/Notes:
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Class Title: Pioneers (6 – 8 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
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Instructor: Rebecca Threatt
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Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 - 8
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Curriculum that will be used in class: “Pioneers” classroom simulation from www.teachinteract.com
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Textbooks that will be used in Class (Title and Edition): None
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Length of Class (single semester or full year): single semester
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Course Details:
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Cost: $15
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework: Some reading and one small research report
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Supplies Required: Good attitude & a sense of adventure
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Description: Playing settlers starting for Oregon in 1846, students determine which supplies to carry west, keep diaries,
make trail decisions, and write reports to gain credits that move their wagons across a map. Fate Cards interject problems
such as weather, wagon breakdowns, and wild animals.
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Expectations/Notes:
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In this simulation, the students will be paired off and will be required to work cooperatively in partnership. Most of the
work will be done in class, but there will be minimal at-home study and one WRITE-AT-HOME REPORT. Students will be
writing a few in-class narratives as well. As in the pioneer days, the partners will depend heavily on one another to keep the
wagon train moving and making good progress. Our progress will be tracked weekly on a classroom map and the students
will need to make quick, but educated, decisions that will impact the progress of their respective wagons and keep the
pioneers healthy and safe. All supplies will be provided. A good attitude and a sense of adventure are all they will need if they
want to head west in Pioneers!
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Class Title: Sewing Love (6 – 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor: Lisa Quick
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 - 12
Class Details:
Learn to sew! Beginner sewing skills will eventually lead to making pillow case dresses, small baby blankets, burp cloths, quilts, etc,
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that will be donated to crisis pregnancy centers or other organizations collecting for similar causes.
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Cost: $20
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Prerequisites: Must know how the general basics of sewing machine (i.e. how to turn it on, how to run it; I can teach basics
once I find out how much class knows)
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Homework Required: Possibly occasional
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Supplies Required: sewing machine, large scissors, white thread, fabric as needed, one subject spiral notebook
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: None
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Length of Class: One semester or all year
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Expectations/Notes: $20 fee will be used to buy each student’s small sewing supplies, such as measuring tape, seam
ripper, pins and pin cushion, and small scissors, as well as some of the fabric and other supplies needed for the class.
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Class Title: Science – Apologia General Science Lab (7 -8 )
Class Type: Core Course
Instructor(s): Tonya Curtis
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 7 -8
Class Details:
This course offers lab support for Apologia General Science students with the objective of completing approximately 28 laboratory
experiments from the textbook. The Apologia General Science course comprises an introduction to the scientific method, designing
experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Class will
occasionally visit other science classes, such as the high school biology or chemistry class, to witness first hand a topic currently
being covered in class.
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Cost: Class Fee $30.00 plus parent’s cost of purchasing Apologia Textbook & Solutions manual, binder & tabs
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Prerequisites: 7 grade math
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Homework Required: 3 hours of work per week to meet multiple credit qualifications. (All grades are our
recommendations.)
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Supplies Required: Students will need a large, 3-ring binder and divider tabs. Lab supplies are included in the fee and will
be provided by the instructor, though occasionally students may be asked to bring in basic supplies from home.
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Apologia General Science curriculum, Exploring Creation with
General Science - 2nd Edition. The family also needs to purchase the white test booklet with answer key.
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Length of Class: All Year, 1 hour, 1.5 hours
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Expectations/Notes:
Accountability: Students are expected to keep up with General Science course work at home (Pre-lab and post-lab write ups,
study guide answers and graded tests) according to the teacher provided schedule. Students who do not keep up with
course work will be removed from the class.
Parental involvement: Parental involvement IS required. Parents are responsible for grading tests and overseeing course
work.
Grading: A lab grade will be provided & should account for no more than 1/3 of the total science grade.
Absences: Students are responsible for initiating and performing make up labs at home.
Standard materials required: Students must bring textbook, lab notebook, syllabus, paper & pencils each week.
Internet Access: E-mail communication, supplemental assignments & websites requiring internet access may be assigned.
Please let the instructors know at the beginning of the year if you do not have web access so arrangements can be made.
If you do not want to be held accountable for course work, please do not sign up for this class at REACH.
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Class Title: Science – Physical Science Lab (8 - 9 )
Class Type: Core Academic Course
Instructor(s): TBD (this class will be dropped if we do not find a teacher)
Instructor’s Email:
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Class Grade Level/Range: 8 – 9
Class Details: (*subject to change depending upon new teacher)
This course offers lab support for Apologia Physical Science students. It covers fundamental questions like: What are the physical
things that surround us? What are they made of? What laws govern their observed behaviors? from the perspective that everyth ing
that exists was and is God's creation. The home and class laboratory experiments help illustrate physical concepts and theories which
are only man's current knowledge or belief on the subject.
First semester topics include air and earth's atmosphere, water and earth's hydrosphere, earth's lithosphere, and weather. Second
semester covers motion, Newton's laws, forces, sound, light, an introduction to astrophysics.
Class lecture and discussion of assigned reading material and text problems precede the laboratory experiments.
The students will maintain a notebook which includes pre-lab and post-lab experiment write-ups, “On Your Own” problems and module
tests.
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Cost: Class Fee $20 per semester plus parent’s cost of purchasing Apologia Textbook & Solutions manual, binder & tabs.
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Prerequisites: Completion of General Science and currently studying or completed Saxon Algebra ½ or traditional Alg.
Classes.
Homework Required: The text author recommends at least 30 minutes per day. Estimate 2-3 hours of focused time per
week excluding class time.
Supplies Required: 1" binder, 4 divider tabs, protractor (spring semester), optional: colored pencils. Lab supplies are
included in the fee and will be provided by the instructor, though occasionally students may be asked to bring in basic
supplies from home.
Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Apologia Physical Science curriculum, Apologia Exploring
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Creation with Physical Science by Dr. Jay L. Wile - 2 Ed. The family also needs to purchase the white test booklet with
answer key.
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Length of Class: All Year, 1 hour, 1.5 hours (this class starts at 8:30am!!)
Expectations/Notes:
The following documents will be emailed to parents prior to the first class: A syllabus, behavior expectations, required lab and
pre-lab report formats.
Lab and pre-lab reports are expected to be typed. I am assuming every student has access to a computer with an attached
printer.
Accountability: Students are expected to keep up with Physical Science course work at home (Pre-lab and post-lab write ups,
study guide answers and graded tests) according to the teacher provided schedule. Students who do not keep up with
course work will be removed from the class.
Parental involvement: Parental involvement IS required. Parents are responsible for grading tests and overseeing course
work.
Grading: A lab grade will be provided & should account for no more than 1/4 of the total science grade.
Absences: Students are responsible for initiating and performing make up labs at home.
Standard materials required: Students must bring lab notebook, syllabus, paper & pencils each week.
Internet Access: E-mail communication, supplemental assignments & websites requiring internet access may be assigned.
Please let the instructors know at the beginning of the year if you do not have access so arrangements can be made.
If you do not want to be held accountable for course work, please do not sign up for this class at REACH
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Class Title: Science Exploration (6 – 12 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor: Martha Sides and Donna Kessler
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 -12
Class Details:
Do you enjoy science? Do you hate science because of all of the write ups? Do you want to have fun and learn? This is the class for
you! We will do hands on science experiments each week and everyone will get to do the experiments! We will cover multiple areas
of science...so everyone should find something they enjoy. We will work as a team to figure out the whys of what happened? You will
be amazed at how much fun science can be!
The class will be taught all year and available if a student only wants to take it for a semester. There will be new material each
semester.
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Cost: $20 per semester
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: None
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Supplies Required: TBD
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: None
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Length of Class: One semester or all year
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Expectations/Notes: Students should come prepared to listen, participate and have fun!
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Class Title: Sleuth (6 – 8 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor: Cheryl Mowry
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 -8
Class Details:
SLEUTH is an exciting simulation requiring students to both decode and create clues relative to classic children’s literature. It is
designed to broaden the students’ literary base by focusing upon selected quality books. SLEUTH is intended to be a fast-paced,
stimulating program that is self-motivating through planned activities. Your students will also use and refine group decision-making
skills as they encounter obstacles and create end products to complete the treasure hunt. We WILL NOT BE READING THE BOOKS?
However, if solving the clues sparks an interest in a particular book, students are welcome to read any of the books outside of class.
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Cost: Class Fee $15
Prerequisites: None
Homework Required: Will occasionally need to bring materials from home.
Supplies Required: Pen/Pencil, paper, colored pencils, scissors.
Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: “Sleuth” classroom simulation from www.teachinteract.com
Length of Class: One semester
Expectations/Notes: This is a “hands-on” class. Students should come to class each week prepared to participate and
have fun!
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Class Title: Stirring Up the Word Cooking Class (6 -8 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Olivia Saenz
Instructor’s Email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 -8
Class Details:
This will be a fun and tasty cooking class that will incorporate the Word of God. We will learn about everyday cooking in the kitchen
and the importance of feeding our bodies as well as our spirit.
Students will learn the basics of cooking everyday meals and how food is fuel to their physical bodies. They will learn what they feed
their bodies will have a great impact on how they feel and function and how the Word of God compares to that for their Spiritual lives.
They will learn a short bible passage and will be given a scripture at the end of the class to memorize and apply for the following week.
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Cost: $15
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework required: Memorize Bible verses
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Supplies Required: 1 in. Binder, filler paper, and dividers for two sections.
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Teacher will use the book Cooking Wizardry for Kids by Margaret
Kenda and Phyllis S. Williams. Students are not required to purchase this book.
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Length of Class: 1 hour, offered both semesters
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Expectations/Notes: Teamwork.
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Class Title: Thinking Outside the Box (6 – 8 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Dawn Martin
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 – 8
Class Details:
Improve team-building and critical thinking skills as students work together to problem solve a new challenge each week. Most
projects will involve being given building materials and project specs, but no instructions. It will be up to the students to think through
the problem and work together to reach a solution.
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Cost: TBD
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: Minimal (e.g. may need to bring in materials from home)
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Supplies Required: TBD
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Curriculum based on team-building projects, games and other
activities found online.
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Length of Class: one semester
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Expectations/Notes: Students must come to class prepared to exercise their minds, participate, and have fun!
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Class Title: A Trip Around the World (6 – 8 )
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Connie D’Souza
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 6 – 8
Class Details:
Let’s grab our passports and head out on a journey to discover 13 new countries. We will learn fascinating facts about the country by
researching answers to clues in a game style format. We will also learn basic geographical information for each country, including
land formations, natural resources, languages, and history. The class may include crafts, food, and recipes to bring learning to life. A
genealogy project will be assigned to be presented the last week of class by each student.
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Cost: $10
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Prerequisites: None
Homework Required: Yes, but minimal
Supplies Required: colored pencils, possibly other minimal supplies
Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: miscellaneous sources
Length of Class: one semester
Expectations/Notes:
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Class Title: Writing (8 – 12 ) – 8 ONLY
Class Type: Elective Enrichment
Instructor(s): Clarissa Belbas
Instructor’s email: [email protected]
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Class Grade Level/Range: 8 – 12
Class Details:
This class will include four primary essay writing assignments: argumentative, novel critique, creative, and research. In addition, the
last two weeks, the student will be introduced to effective writing for the SAT exam. The students will be expected to learn and apply
MLA formatting as appropriate for their writing assignments.
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Cost: None
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Prerequisites: None
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Homework Required: textbook reading as assigned per syllabus, moderate homework (3-4 hrs per week) drafting and
revising papers.
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Supplies Required: Textbook (TBD), tests, paper, pencils, binder, one novel (TBD)
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Curriculum and/or Textbooks that will be used in class: Teacher developed
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Length of Class: one semester
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Expectations/Notes: The students are expected to complete their textbook reading prior to class as well as applicable
writing assignments.
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