Here is a partial list of class offerings/descriptions for Fall 2018. Class information will be updated as soon as it is provided.
Family Registration is open through July 28th.
K – 2nd
Planets (Coble/Lloyd)
Zoom with us through outer space and meet our planetary neighbors. Filled with facts and fun, this class will teach us about how unique God created each of the special spheres that make up our solar system.
Make an Apple Pie and See the World (Fetzer)
This class will be based on the book,
Make and Apple Pie and See the World, by Marjorie Priceman. Since the market is closed we will have to travel the world to find the ingredients for our pie. We will study geography, learn how different foods are grown and harvested, make crafts, throw in some math (graphing, measuring, etc..) and of course make an apple pie.
Supply Fee: $3 per child.
Crafts (Stuckey)Students in this class will use a variety of mediums to create various fun and colorful crafts that kids (and hopefully you) will be happy to display. We will be exploring beauty in God’s creation using different textures, shapes and colors. Examples of possible projects include: luminous “fossil” prints, tempera paint pours, painted “glass” light catching rings, and glue paint symmetry prints. Some crafts will require 2 weeks to complete, so we expect to complete 6-10 projects through the semester. Some of the crafts will potentially be messy, so a smock (or old t-shirt) to cover clothes is recommended. Supply Fee: TBD.
Apologia’s “Flying Creatures” (Morrow)
We are going to study birds, bats, and flying insects! We will investigate the dynamics of flight, learn classification skills, and explore how the design we see in flying creatures points us toward our Creator.
3rd – 5th
American Girl Book Study (Young)
Travel back in time to the 1950s as we explore the world of Maryellen Larkin. Students will read the books at home throughout the semester, and we will gather each week to discuss the book and participate in crafts, snacks, and games from the 1950s. Girls are welcome to bring their American Girl doll with them each week if they would like! Supply Fee: $5 per student and the books Maryellen: The One and Only and Maryellen: Taking Off (these do not have to be purchased – they can be checked out from the library if you would like)
The Whipping Boy Literature Study (Little/Perry)
Come on a fun adventure with this literature study of The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman. We will have lots of hands-on, fun, and engaging activities to make this book a sure winner in the heart of your child.
Wild Animal Science (Dobda/Balkcom)
Ever wonder why polar bears can live in the Arctic or why cat’s eyes glow? In Wild Animal Science we will explore some of the whys of the animal kingdom! We will learn about how animals use special features to survive, the food chain, and much more. We will use hands-on experiments, books, and discussion to help us learn about some amazing animals! Supply Fee: $5 per student.
5th and up
Couch to 5K (Blake/Odom)
In this class, students will have the opportunity to train to run a 5k (3.1 miles) race. Using the C25K App, even those who are new to running will be able to use the step-by-step, progressive program in order to work their way up to being able to complete a 5k. Students will learn about proper hydration and nutrition to get the most out of their race training, as well as learn how to properly warm up, cool down, stretch, and strengthen their bodies for peak performance. While each student is encouraged to set and work toward their own personal fitness goals, we will also be offering the option for the students to sign up to run the Lake Lanier Nights of Lights 5K (which is usually held in early November.) This Christmas-themed race will be an optional, but recommended, reward for our time together, and will instill confidence, courage, discipline, and joy for everyone who chooses to participate. More information about the race sign up, including dates and pricing, will be sent home when available.
Given the physical demands of this class, it will only be available for grades 5 and up. Teachers, Hopewell Baptist Church, and South Hall Homeschool Co-op will not be responsible for any injures that could possibly occur with any level of physical exercise. It is highly recommended that each student has access to their own C25K App in order to continue their training and keep up with their progress at home, as it will require 2 additional days per week (in addition to our class time) to be ready for race day. It is our hope that this class will be fun and will show students that there is nothing that they can’t accomplish if they are willing to work hard! And perhaps they may even discover a new hobby along the way.
6th-8th
Logic and Reasoning (Crawford/Self)
The class will be based on the book, The Fallacy Detective (by Nathaniel & Hans Bluedorn). Students do not need to purchase or have access to the book. The class will cover the following: 1. Learning how to spot bad reasoning, 2. Learning to value good reasoning, and 3. Learning how to avoid fallacies in your own reasoning.
6th and up
More Than Fun and Games (Deppe/Hall)
Students will learn to play many different card games and board games. The games will not only be for fun but will also teach a variety of skills such as vocabulary, grammar, logic, strategic planning and thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and cooperation.
Shakespeare (Chastain)
This class is focused on drama, acting, getting on stage will be a major part of what we do. Shakespeare was written to the people, not the high-brow of the day, and is good fun. I want my students to discover the joy of a good play, and where so many of the quotes we use, even today, have come from. Once into the language they will find it is not so very hard to follow and that they can read aloud. We will do mainly humorous plays. We will have field trips to the Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta. I consider attendance on the field trip important to their overall grasp of Shakespeare. Seeing Shakespeare performed properly makes all the difference in finding a love of The Bard.
Crochet (Steinmetz)
Students will learn basic crochet stitches. They will also crochet a small blanket. Supply fee: $15 per student.
History of Sports (Oates)
Some of your favorite sports may have been around for thousands of years, and some may not have been around for very long at all. You may know all the players of your favorite professional sport. You may know all the rules of your favorite sport to play. But do you know who the first people were to play basketball and why soccer is called football in other countries? What do you know about the history of your favorite sport? Students will learn the history of several sports including football, basketball, baseball, and soccer.
8th -12th
Speech (Moore/Timms)
Whether you have a fear of giving a speech in public or just a fear of ordering out loud in the fast food line, you still have to communicate with other people. How can you learn to relax and get your thoughts out? By practicing public speaking in front of a supportive and positive group of listeners! This fall, we are offering a Speech Class using both the Seven Sisters Speech I curriculum and the Secrets of Great Communicators curriculum by Jeff Myers. We will be studying great speakers such as Ronald Reagan and Winston Churchill and applying what we learn from them. We will also have many practical and easy public speaking activities in class that require little to no preparation so that we can all learn to feel more comfortable speaking in front of others. Additionally, students will also write and present several speeches in class over the course of the semester that require preparation and practice at home. By working together, we will take the fear out of communicating and learn the skills to go impact our world.
This class is being offered as a ½ high-school Speech elective credit for 9th- 12th grade students (and mature 8th graders, if space allows) and will include mandatory weekly homework. Students will need to complete reading, note taking and speech assignments outside of class so that we can spend class time discussing what they have learned, covering new material as well as practicing speaking in front of others. At home work time should average 3.5 hrs. per week. Please do not sign your student up for this class if they are not willing/able to commit to the outside work that will be required. Additionally, this class will meet during the PE class period (1:15-2:00) AND First Period (2:00-2:45) in order to have enough class time to cover the required material—students will need to be present for the entire 1.5 hours of class time. Supply fee: $20 per child to cover the cost of a student workbook.
