SHHC is pleased to announce our class offerings for the Fall 2015 semester.
SHHC Family Membership is open until July 31, 2015 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 3rd, 2015 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 supply fee which will be indicated prior to Class Registration on August 3rd, 2015.
If you have any additional questions, please contact us via email.
1st period
K-2nd
Holidays: This class will be a unit study on US holidays with a focus on their history and traditions. It will include many hands on activities.
Loving Literature: This will be an activity based literature class. We will read classic children’s stories and have activities related to the stories which may include things like lapbooks, games, crafts, etc.
3rd-5th
Artistic-al, Scientific-al Adventures: Art meets Science? Who would have known? As students are learning about famous artists and their works, they will also be introduced to basic science concepts each week. They will create their own masterpieces and watch science happen right before their eyes! The projects will be sent home each week, with an artist bio and an explanation of the science concept. Supply fee: $5 per student.
Travel Around the World: Come take a journey around the world! We will explore the culture and traditions of a variety of countries as well as engage in fun hands-on activities like cooking traditional foods from each country we visit. Supply fee: $5 per student.
6th and up
Introduction to Cake Decorating: We will learn the basics of beginning cake decorating from making icing and frosting a cake to learning how to use basic decorating tools. Students will have a chance to practice new skills each week which will include such things as stars, borders, writing, flowers and leaves. We will also explore cupcake & cookie decorating. Class size will be limited to 10 students and priority will be given by age and to students who have not previously taken this class. Supply fee: $20 per student (will include tools that the students get to keep at the end of class).
Movies as Literature: We will watch 2 or 3 classic movies during class (TBD at present—under consideration are “Shane”, “The Quiet Man” and “The Music Man”) to introduce and study the elements of literary analysis. This class will not only give students the tools to appreciate good books more fully, but will equip them with the ability to begin to discern underlying messages in movies rather than simply absorb them.
7th & up
Roots of Liberty : This class is not just another lecture on the Constitution. Each week we will view and discuss a portion of a seminar in which KrisAnne Hall of Liberty First presents the 700+ year history that gave us our founding documents – proving that our founding documents were not created on a whim and that they are reliable and relevant. In addition to the history of the Bill of Rights, KrisAnne presents each of the first ten amendments in their context – in the words and history of our founders. As you enter adulthood, it is extremely important to know not only what your rights are, but why you have them. (No supply fee. A list of optional activities and reading will be provided for those who wish to supplement this class either for high school credit or for fun. Also, this class will be open to 6th graders who are interested in this topic and advanced discussions.)
2nd period
K-2nd
Missionary Stories: This class will focus on real-life stories of missionaries, including God’s protection, provision and “everyday” miracles. We’ll also study the culture, food, language and geography of the countries where the missionaries serve.
K-3rd
Superpowers for Success: Want to sharpen some of your Superpower Skills? This class will help you improve your superpower skills of making a great first impression (refine your handshake, make introductions, and dressing the part) and communicating effectively (interrupting politely, being a good friend, and writing thank you notes). Naturally you have to keep up your Super Strength, so we’ll learn about setting the table, fun ways to fold napkins, and what to do when (Ewwww!) you’re served a food that is just plain yucky! We will end the semester with a Super Party where we can practice our Super Skills!
3rd-5th
Bird Nerds: We’re going to learn to identify different birds, construct bird feeders and bird houses. We’ll learn about what owls eat by dissecting owl pellets. We will perform many more “egg”speriments along the way.
4th and up
Team Sports: This intramural, low-key, class will learn the fundamentals of several team sports: Flag Football, Slow-pitch Softball and Volleyball. The semester will be broken up into three, four week periods, concentrating on one sport at a time. Early weeks will be in the classroom exploring each sport’s history, position names and responsibilities, equipment requirements, and strategies of the game. The class will also work on teamwork and other core values (wisdom, initiative, compassion, self-control, etc.). The class will then move outside, broken into two teams to play the sports.
6th and up
Scripture Art Journaling: Based on the ebook, A Year of Art Journaling, this class is a beginner course in artful discovery for anyone interested in the creative world of art journaling, with a focus on creating a weekly page based on a scripture. For the student who wants a way to tap into their creative reserves in an art form that doesn’t measure results, but instead encourages discovery and exploration. Supply fee and/or supply list will be required.
(*** This class is still PENDING final approval***) Ecopolis: This class is an economics/government resource where each person in the class plays a part in a simulated town. Students get a chance to have jobs, make speeches, elect officials, pay taxes, compete in business and more.