Category: Classes

Winter/Spring 2015

SHHC is pleased to announce our class offerings for the Winter/Spring 2015 semester.

SHHC Family Membership is open until December 12, 2014 or until all membership slots are filled.   All families are required to be members of SHHC in order to attend our Co-Op classes. Class Registration for specific classes will be held on December 15, 2014 and details for that will be released only to current SHHC members via email.   Family Membership fees ($60)  cover enrollment for all children in your family into one class per class period (two) for the entire 12 week semester. In order to register your family for membership, you must submit the three registration documents and your fees payment (either by check or PayPal.).  Please email us at the address on the blog sidebar if you need a mailing address to send your documents.

Please note that while we are making every effort ensure that these are the classes  that will be offered this Winter/Spring, there remains the possibility of changes needing to be made due to unforeseen circumstances.  Also, please be aware that some of these classes may require an additional small supply fee which will be indicated prior to Class Registration on December 15th, 2014.
 
If you have any additional questions, please contact us via email.

K-2nd
Dr. Seuss: We’ll focus on one fun Dr. Seuss classic per week. There will be crafts, physical activities, interactive reading aloud, games and occasional snacks that tie-in to the stories.
All About Chocolate: We will study the many facets of chocolate, using literature, geography, graphing, addition, multiplication, measurements, and creative writing.
How to Bake a Cherry Pie and See the USA: A unit study based on the book by the same name, we will travel the USA and get coal for steel to make a pie pan, cotton to make pot holders, oil to make plastic for a  spoon, etc…..  
Adventures in the Human Body: Learn about our amazing bodies that God made!  We’ll talk about the skeletal system and joints, the muscular system and skin, the circulatory system, the digestive system and teeth, eating healthy, the respiratory system and voice, the senses and  the nervous system.
3rd-5th
Crafts Across America: We will be studying crafts that have immigrated and making them in class each week. Come and learn about immigration to America and what fun crafts they brought with them! And of course get crafty making them!
Planes, Trains & Automobiles:  We will study the history of each of these incredible modes of transportation as well as make models of them.
Simple Machines:  Building and competing, teamwork and problem solving while studying simple machines (such as levers, pulleys, etc.)
Curiosity Files: Calling all those with a curious mind who are drawn to the strange and bizarre! Join us as we explore such outlandish oddities as Cicada Killing Wasps, Zombie Fire Ants, Rogue Waves, MRSA, Quicksand and more.
 5th and up
Box City: The students would experience what it takes to build a city using skills employed by architects, builders, and municipalities. The students would make buildings using boxes eventually creating a city placing all the boxes on a grid.
6thand up
Tolkien Study: We will continue on our journey through Middle Earth, following the journey of Frodo Baggins and his fellow travelers.  We will be watching scenes from all 3 movies, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King.
Yearbook: The goal of this class is to produce a yearbook for our Co-op. The students will use and develop skills in planning, photography, journalism, and teamwork in order to accomplish the basic task of yearbook production. There will be some outside class time required for students on the yearbook staff.  All students enrolling in this class must commit to performing tasks as assigned
Claymation:  Students will learn about a stop motion technique called Claymation.  We will discuss the history of Claymation, and a famous movie, Chicken Run.  Students will work in teams to create a storyboard, build clay characters/props, design a set, and take pictures all leading up to the making of their own animated short film using computer software.  Claymation not only allows students to be creative story writers, but hands on sculptors and builders.  Priority for enrollment will be given to students who were not able to take this class in the Fall 2014.
 8thand up
Current Events: This will be a round-table discussion of current events in our nation and the world. The topic will be announced prior to each class. Students will be expected to research the topic before class and be ready to share their findings with the group. A few guest speakers may be invited to give us a deeper perspective. Each student will need to read The Constitution of the United States (pocket copies will be provided).”
 

SHHC Classes for Fall 2014

SHHC is pleased to announce our class offerings for the Fall 2014 semester.

SHHC Family Membership is open until July 31, 2014 or until all membership slots are filled.   All families are required to be members of SHHC in order to attend our Co-Op classes. Class Registration for specific classes will be held on August 4th, 2014 and details for that will be released only to current SHHC members via email.   Family Membership fees ($60)  cover enrollment for all children in your family into one class per class period (two) for the entire 12 week semester. In order to register your family for membership, you must submit the three registration documents and your fees payment (either by check or PayPal.).  Please email us at the address on the blog sidebar if you need a mailing address to send your documents.

Please note that while we are making every effort ensure that these are the classes  that will be offered this Fall, there remains the possibility of changes needing to be made due to unforeseen circumstances.  Also, please be aware that some of these classes may require an additional small supply fee which will be indicated prior to Class Registration on August 4th, 2014.
 
If you have any additional questions, please contact us via email.
 

 

K-2nd

“How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World”

This class will be based on the book 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.  The students will complete a notebook with all that they have done.  Supply fee will be $3 per child.

Animal Crafts

After reading a story or sharing facts about a specific animal, the students will use a variety of art media to create a different animal craft each week. 

Read and Find Out Science

Hands-on science class covering a variety of topics.  Based on the book series “Read and Find Out Science”. 

Fruits of the Spirit

Learn about Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness and Self-Control in a fun, hands-on and interactive way!

 

3rd-5th

Mystery Boxes: Scientific Method

Kids will break into teams and use the scientific method to conclude what was put into a sealed box.  They will use lab sheets to write down their reasoning and have a class discussion before the big reveal.

Gardening 101

 Do you like to play in the dirt? Would you like to learn the basics to growing your own food. Join us to learn about cool and warm season fruits and vegetables, the life cycle of plants, photosynthesis, composting, the food web, role of pollinators, bugs and much more.  Supply fee will be $5 per child.

Animal Kingdom Notebooking

We will be notebooking through the Animal Kingdom with AIG’s “The World of Animals”. Each week we will look at one group of animals both vertebrates and invertebrates. We will identify characteristics, classifying as well as identifying which day they were created.  Supply fee will be $2 per child.  Donations of animal magazines/stickers/pictures may be requested.

American Girl

American History taught with American Girl Dolls through crafts, activities, and books covering the 19th and 20th centuries.

 

6thand Up

Pop Art Appreciation

Pop Art was the art of popular culture. It was brash, young and fun and included different styles of painting and sculpture from various countries.  Possible artists we might learn about are Andy Warhol, Roy Lichenstein, Jasper Johns and others.  We will also replicate some of their famous pieces.  ** Class fee will be $10 for art supplies.

Tolkien Study: The Hobbit/Lord of the Rings

Come with us, as we journey into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien.  We will explore 4 of his books, The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and Return of the King.  Students will be required to read the Hobbit.  They also need to be familiar with the other 3 novels, whether through reading them or watching the movies.  Parents, we will possibly be watching excerpts from all of the movies. 

Claymation

Students will learn about a stop motion technique called claymation.  We will discuss the history of Claymation, and a famous movie, Chicken Run.  Students will work in teams to create a storyboard, build clay characters/props, design a set, and take pictures all leading up to the making of their own animated short film using computer software.  Claymation not only allows students to be creative story writers, but hands on sculptors and builders.  Supply fee will be $5 per child.

Survival Skills

We will be practicing some of the skills necessary for surviving in both backcountry and urban settings. Planned topics include: Levels of awareness, fire starting methods, rocket stove assembly, knot tying, survival shelter construction, Morse code, water filtration, and more. Students will need to supply a few items for this class.

 

High School (8th and up)

Public Speaking

“Surveys about our fears commonly show fear of public speaking at the top of the list.  Our fear of standing up in front of a group and talking is so great that we fear it more than death, in surveys at least.” – Dr. Croston, Ph.D., Psychology Today.

 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 do I learn to relax and get my thoughts out?  This year we are offering a Public Speaking Class using the textbook “Secrets of Great Communicators”, by Jeff Myers.  We will be studying great speakers such as Ronald Reagan and Winston Churchill and applying what we learn in class.  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 so the parent can count it as a high-school speech elective for 8th – 12th grade students and will include “homework”.  Students will need to complete reading, note taking and speech assignments during the week.  ** Class fee will be required to cover the cost of the textbook for each student.  Supply fee will be $14 per child to cover the student workbook.

 
Basic Life Skills

Class will cover a variety of topics including Banking 101, Budgeting, How to write a resume/prepare for a job interview, Basic household repairs, Gardening/Food preservation, Emergency preparedness, Sewing basics, Meal planning/Grocery shopping and more.  Class will require several hours of homework/research/projects each week. *This class is open to middle school students  there is space available– they will not have to complete the same assignments given for high school credit.  Class will have enough work assigned so that it could be counted for 1/2 credit elective of Home Economics.  Supply fee of $15 per child.
  

Also, Apologia Biology (a high school level Biology class) is being offered at Hopewell Baptist from 12:00-2:30 (through 1st period) by Carol Hecox .  Class and Supply fees for this class are completely separate from Co-Op,  would be paid directly to Carol and do not require Co-Op membership.  Please contact us if you would like more information about this.

Fall 2013 Classes

SHHC is pleased to announce its classes for Fall 2013.  Family Membership is open until August 11th or until all membership slots are filled.  All families are required to be members of SHHC in order to attend our Co-Op classes.  Family Membership fees cover enrollment for all of your children into one class per period for the entire 12 week semester.

 Please note that while we are making every effort ensure that these are the classes (and schedule) that will be offered this fall, there remains the possibility of changes needing to be made due to unforeseen circumstances.  Also, please be aware that some of these classes may require a small supply fee which will be indicated prior to Class Registration on August 12, 2013.

 
First Period

K-2nd

Learning Games:  We will have lots of fun playing original, entertaining and slyly educational games.  The games will cover language arts, math, logical thinking, spatial awareness, science, and history.  Reading and writing are not required.

The Ten Commandments for Kids: Hey kids, let’s dive into God’s 10 commandments.  We’ll learn all 10  commandments and what they mean.  We will have fun activities that will include crafts, snacks, and Bible time. We will watch the Kid’s Ten Commandments episodes that teach us about God’s commandments through the adventures of an Israelite boy and his family and animal friends.  Come and learn about God’s gift of the 10 commandments.

 
3rd-5th

Georgia State Study: We will learn about our state’s history and make a state notebook covering such topics as state symbols, geographic regions, government, tourism, famous people/inventions, industry and more.

12 Days of Christmas: Each week of this class will offer children the opportunity to create different gifts for their family, friends and others special to them.  This class will appeal to both boys and girls because they will be working with a variety of resources and materials.  This won’t be a basic arts and crafts class and children will be working on projects such as hand woven coasters, personalized mugs, bleach designed t-shirts, recycled sweater mittens, sisal rope covered storage containers, fabric covered journals and pom pom bookmarks (to list a few).  We will use equipment such as hot glue guns, sewing machines and needles, we will work with chemicals such as bleach and we will incorporate a variety of math and science skills as we perform calculations and experiments to get the desired results we are seeking for some of the gifts.  Supply fee will be $5 per child plus some additional items will be requested. 

6th and Up

MythBusters*: A science inquiry class. Just like the popular tv personalities, we will follow the scientific method to prove or disprove known myths and present our data in a logical and concise manner.  Each student will participate in classroom hands on projects and will work on a guided personal presentation at home. (* MythBusters is a registered trademark of The Discovery Channel.)  Supply fee will be approximately $5 per child.
 
Natural Remedies and First Aid: This class will include discussion, homework assignments, and hands-on projects. Planned topics include: germ theory vs. terrain theory, healthy snacking; sports drinks, natural personal care products (for guys, too!), assembling simple first aid kits, and more.  Students will need to supply a 3-ring binder, notebook paper and pen.

Second Period

K-2nd

Getting to Know Great Artists:  Students will learn a bit about artist biographies and their most famous works, while creating a replica of their masterpieces.  They will also compile their own personal portfolio to be taken home at the end of the semester.  Supply fee will be $3 per child.  Children will also be asked to bring recycled items from home including paper towel rolls, cereal boxes and old magazines.

LEGO Building: LEGOs will be used to reinforce concepts in the areas of math, language, science and social studies.  There will be a lesson and activity each week in which the children will use LEGOs to work individually and as a team to complete the assignment. Supply fee will be $5 per child. 

  
3rd-5th

Little House in the Big Wood Book Club:Children will read a chapter of the book at home during the week (or listen to an audio version). We will discuss the chapter in class and do activities relating to the chapter such as making candy, pudding, butter and studying about bees and honey. This class will be fun for girls AND boys as we explore how people lived as they settled in the West. There is no supply fee for this class but children will be given a supply list after registration.

 
3rd-7th

Anatomy and Dissection: We will review major organs and systems in the human body (circulatory, respiratory, skeletal/ muscular, digestive) and then dissect several small animal specimens to see examples of these systems up with our own eyes!  Class will require use of sharp objects so maturity to handle this responsibility is a must.  Children will work in pairs to dissect a minimum of 3 specimens.  Supply fee will be $10 per child.

 6th and up

Let’s Get Creative!:  We will be using drama games, group activities, and class projects to help kids think creatively.  “But I’m not an actor!”  No problem.  There is a lot more to being creative than just “acting”.  Observation, memorization, sensory awareness, nonverbal communication, trust, cooperation, thinking outside the box, etc… The skills we use in this class go far beyond the stage. 

Introduction to Car Care/Auto Maintenance:  Do you know how a car works? If you’re planning on driving one day, there are lots of things about an automobile that you should know!  This will be a hands-on class for guys and girls. You will go over a car bumper to bumper, learn parts of the car, learn how to check tire pressure and change a tire, learn how to change oil, etc.. Participants will have the opportunity to view a private car collection.  

NOTE: Preschool Age children and younger will be enrolled in an age-appropriate class during both periods where they will have supervised learning activities, snacks and free-play time.

 

Fall 2013 Registration Update

The Early Registration period for SHHC’s fall semester has ended.  Regular Registration will be open from now until August 11th (or until we reach a maximum number of families).  Registration fees for ALL families will now be $60 per family for the semester.
A list of our Fall Classes that are going to be offered will be posted within the week.  Check back for more details!

Fall 2012 Registration

Early Registration for the Fall 2012 semester of South Hall Homeschool Co-op is now open!  
 SHHC will meet for classes on Tuesday afternoons at Hopewell Baptist Church (Hwy. 60/Poplar Springs Road in Gainesville, GA). Classes are scheduled to begin on September 11th.

All families wishing to join SHHC will need to complete a Registration Form as well as sign a copy of the Participation Agreement and Statement of Faith (available for download on the right sidebar of this blog). These documents as well as applicable registration fees must be submitted by the deadline in order for a space to be guaranteed for your family with SHHC.

Regular Registration Family Membership (July 2nd- August 13th) fees are as follows:
$55 per family (parent agrees to be an ‘assistant only’)
$35 per family (parent agrees to ‘lead teach’ one class**)
$45 per family (parent agrees to ‘co-lead teach’ one class**)

** All persons wishing to receive the lead/co-lead teaching discount must have pre-approval of their class subject– please email us at the hotmail address if you have not already done so.***

We currently are in need of teachers for a PE Games class as well as the K-2nd and 3rd-5th age ranges and possibly one 6th & up class.  If you are interested in lead or co-lead teaching, please let us know a.s.a.p.!!
Please note— this registration is for “Family Membership”. Individual class registrations will begin AFTER Family Registration closes in August. We will not have our complete list of class options available until after we know what our parents have agreed to teach. We will have classes available for preK-middle/high school as well as childcare for younger siblings.  Our classes are enrichment classes– to see what type of classes we have offered in the past, please click the link on the sidebar.
Registration paperwork and a check for payment (made out to SHHC) can be mailed to Wendy Timms, 935 Reece Dr., Hoschton, GA. If you wish to pay your fees via PayPal, please use the buttons on the sidebar of the blog. If you choose this option, you will incur a slightly higher payment (~$1) in order for us to re-coup the fees charged by PayPal.
If you have any questions about SHHC or registration, please feel free to email us.

Fall Semester Important Dates

June 4th- July 2nd:  Early Registration
July 3rd- August 13th:  Regular Registration
September 11th: 1st Day of Classes
November 13th:  Last Day of Classes
December 11th:   Bartering Market & Christmas Party (tentative)

A summer break…but not really!

We ended our spring semester with in our first ever (and likely to be repeated!) Family Night Program & BBQ! What a super night of fun and fellowship. And what talented kids we have!!

Although classes have ended for this semester, SHHC does plan to get together for some fun activities (park & pool days) over the summer. Please email us at the address listed on the sidebar if you’d like to be included in our email distribution list.

Early registration for our fall semester will begin in June so stay tuned for details (they will be posted on the blog and via the email distribution list). We also have some exciting changes ahead for SHHC that you won’t want to miss!

Happy Summer Everyone!

Spring 2010 Registration

Registration is now open for the January, 2010 semester. If you participated in Co-Op this fall, we do NOT need paperwork for you– unless you’ve had a change of information (address, phone, etc.).

As you may know, we have a graduated system of discounts available for our members. Our Basic Family Membership is $45 per family per semester. We offer a $5 discount for early registration (payment and registration forms received by December 15th, 2009) as well as a $10 discount for Co-Lead Teachers and a $20 discount for Lead Teachers. In order to qualify for one of the teaching discounts, you must have a confirmed teaching spot with us prior to making your payment. Please email us if you are interested in teaching a class and we will let you know what areas have openings. All of our parents are required to either teach or assist during both periods each week.

You can either pay by check (made out to SHHC) or use the Paypal links on the sidebar. If you use Paypal, please be aware that a small additional charge (shows up as ‘shipping’) has been included to cover the Paypal transaction fees.
If you are new to SHHCo-Op (or have been inactive for more than 1 semester), you can download the registration forms from the links on the sidebar and mail them along with your registration fee. If you need our address, please send an email us to southhallhomeschoolco-op@hotmail.com.
Registration for classes will begin sometime in the week of January 4th, after membership registration has closed. We will be offering classes for the following age groups: preschool, K-1st grade, K-3rd, 2nd/3rd, and 4th and up.
Here are some important dates to note for the Spring Semester:

Early Registration: November 10th- December 15th

Regular Registration: December 16th-January 4th

Class Dates:

January 26
February 2
February 9
February 16
February 23
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30

Open House “Family Night”: April 13, 2010, 7:00 pm

We are looking forward to another great semster in 2010!

Wendy & Becky

Calling all Teachers (and potential Teachers!!)

Check out the new link on the right sidebar for a complete listing of classes we’ve offered through SHHC from 2006-2009. Hopefully these ideas will spark some ideas for you as you consider what you’d be interested in teaching this fall.
Also, be sure to check out this post for additional ideas.
Google is another great resource for researching classes offered at other Co-ops.