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Registration for our Spring 2023 semester is now closed! Please check back with us this summer for information on fall 2023 semester. Thank you.

Early registration for our spring 2023 semester is now open.

Classes will begin Tuesday, January 10th and will continue for the following twelve Tuesdays with the last class on Tuesday, March 28th.

Early Registration starts now and will END Tuesday, December 6th

Regular Registration will remain open until Tuesday, January 3rd or until full.

Early Registration Family Membership fees:

Lead Teacher-$30 You plan and teach the class content; we assign an assistant for you. If you are unsure of what class might be good to offer, check with us.

Co-Lead Teacher-$40. You and another mom decide to plan and teach together. Alternatively, if you want to co-teach, we can find a partner for you.

New Families ONLY-$50. If you are new to co-op, you are not expected to teach your first or second semester. We will assign you to be an assistant in a class. Of course, you are more than welcome to lead or co-teach and move into that pricing tier if you so desire! Just let us know.

After December 6th, the Registration Fee will increase to $65 for everyone.

Forms and Payment info.

New Families Please complete ALL FOUR forms listed in the sidebar (Registration, Participation Agreement, Liability Waiver, and Statement of Faith).

Returning families need to fill out Registration form only.

You pay via the paypal link on the sidebar and send your forms digitally to
hello@southhallhomeschoolcoop.com. Or your may mail your forms and payment to:
Stephanie Little, (email for address).

Important Calendar Dates At-a-Glance:

Dec. 6 Early Registration Ends
Dec. 13 Class Selection Day Jan. 3 Regular Registration Ends
Jan. 10 First Day of Classes
Mar. 28 Last Day of Classes

GRADES K-2

First Period:

Famous People from American History (Ross/Walton) — Come join us on a walk through history! We will talk about famous people from American History and do an activity, craft or game to help the children remember several key facts about that person.
The Fruit of the Spirit (is not a Coconut)! (Owens) — Only a healthy tree produces good fruit. Colossians 1:10 says, “that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God…” In this class, kids will learn about the 9 fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5 through living books, hands-on activities, Bible verses, songs, crafts, snacks, Bible stories, art and games. It’s gonna be as fun as a giant fruit salad!

Second Period:

Aesop’s Fables (Koz/King) — In this class we will read and discuss stories told by Aesop, an ancient storyteller. We will explore the Biblical moral lesson taught in each story and study the animals featured in each tale.
How To Make an Apple Pie and See the World (Little) — 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. Class Fee $5

GRADES 3-5

First Period:

Ancient Egypt (Whitsel/Barr) — Come cruise down the Nile with us! Learn about Ancient Egypt through history, crafts, experiments, and more!
Around the World – Festivals and Holidays (Stewart/Hughes) — Join us as we experience holidays/festivals through world geography, history, and crafts!

Second Period:

Forgotten Inventors (Payne) — Put on your creative, inventive hats! In this class, we will study great inventors that are not super famous, and yet their inventions are familiar things we frequently use. We will do many hands-on activities and try to recreate some of their inventions as well.
Mindful Moments in Nature (Schmidt/Boley) — All around us, nature is working wonders; but it is not always easy to see them. In this class we will slow down to explore the wonders of everyday creation in nature all around us. $5 class fee

GRADES 6+
First period:

Games (Little) — Students will enjoy a period of playing card and board games together.
Op Art (Kise) — Optical Art is a genre of visual art in which line, space, color and rhythm are used to design compositions with optical illusions. Come join us as we take a look at some of the Op Art masters and as we make art by trying 8-10 of these Op Art projects in increasing difficulty (but not too difficult!). $10 materials fee
Model Car Building (Steinmetz) — Come and build a model car with us. Each week we will work on putting it together piece by piece. We will customize it the way you want and paint it at the end. Please bring to class any model kit that can be finished in 12 weeks time. Materials will be provided, but the kit must be selected and purchased by each participant.

Second Period:

Music Appreciation (Smith) — In this class you will learn the basics of music, how to read music, and how awesome the world of music can be. This is not a performance class, although there will be some singing and some rhythm playing.
Introduction to Basic ASL (American Sign Language) (Quigg) — We will talk about the who, what, where, when, why and how we can apply and use sign language. This course will cover finger-spelling, counting 1-100, basic vocabulary, and maybe a song or two, as we learn to communicate with classmates using sign language.
We Saved You A Seat! (Kise/Barr) — We invite you to join us as we discuss “how to create, invest in, and keep lifelong friendships.” Based on a book by Lisa Jo Baker, we will explore topics such as forgiveness, encouragement, leadership, comparison, performance and perfection, humility and confidence, and navigating our social media-driven culture. This class is intended for girls grade six and up. Instead of a class fee to buy the book, please purchase the book on your own before class starts. Several used-book sites are selling it for 1/3-1/2 the list price. We Saved You a Seat (for teens) by Lisa Jo Baker ISBN: 9781430064008
Yearbook (Deppe) — Grades 8 and UP only. 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 of class time required and all students enrolling in this class must commit to performing task as assigned.  Additionally, access to a computer is required in order to complete layout assignments.

Fall 2022 semester is FULL. Registration is now closed. Check back for information on the Spring Semester in Oct/Nov.

Thank you.

We need to let people know that our registration numbers are close to maximum capacity. Because of the set number of teachers and available classes this year, we are unable to accept membership above our capacity. We must pay attention to class size and keep classes manageable for our volunteer teachers. That said, we have openings for JUST A FEW MORE students in each age group.

WE WILL BE CLOSING REGISTRATION SOONER THAN AUGUST 15!

PLEASE email to ask if there is room for your children’s grade BEFORE sending payment and registering.

Registration is closed for the spring 2022 semester. Please keep us in mind and come back in July/August for fall semester information.

Thank you

We are happy to announce spring 2022 class offerings.

First Period

K-2
Fun With Spanish (Quiles)
Learn Spanish through songs, games, and stories.

K-2
Out of This World: Solar System Exploration (Little)
Grab your space helmet and join us as we travel the universe learning
about planets, stars, and all things space.

3-5
Travel the US with Flat Stanley (Harmon)
In this class we will take a tour of America with projects and
activities based on the Flat Stanley stories.

3-5
Discovering Great Artists (Clary)
Van Gogh, Monet, Warhol, and so many more! Each week we will focus on a
different famous artist, learn about them and their style of art, then
make our own creation using what we learned!
Class fee: $5.00

4-6
God’s Crime Scene (Koz)
Join us for a book study as we look at how evidence in the universe
points to the existence of God. We will investigate this with author and
cold case detective, J Warner Wallace.
Class fee for Book: $10

[Please note: if you had a 6-8 grade student who took CCC last semester
who would like to continue in this series, Ms. Koz would be glad to
include those students in this middle grades class.]

6-8
Lego Club 2.0 (Smith and Mooney)
Bigger challenges, bigger obstacles, bigger prizes await the Lego Club;
this semester students will need to bring their own Legos on a regular
basis and also be doing some exciting building from home as assigned.
Materials needed: LEGOS, basic household items
Fee: $5

6-High School
Live Like a Narnian (Kise)
In this class, we will explore Biblical character and values by looking
at excerpts from The Chronicles of Narnia. Topics include:
Sacrificial Love, Joy, Obedience, Ferocity and Meekness, Folly vs
Wisdom, etc.

5-High School
Knitting for beginners (Rossano)
In this class, we will be learning two to three basic stitches and
creating two to three different projects. We will start with a simple
potholder, then a winter headband, and if time permits bootie ankle
warmers.  Yarn and needles will need to be purchased beforehand. The
Lion brand yarn, Thick and Quick, costs about $6 per spool and can be
purchased through Amazon or at Michaels. Either Wooden or metal knitting
needles size 8 or 9 can be used; I prefer wooden =-)  The needles are
roughly $7.




Second Period
K-2
Hands-on Literature, PART 2 (Whitsel/Ross)
Memorable and fun hands-on activities centered around weekly selections
of rich children’s literature.

K-2
Little Builders (Clary)
Show your creativity as you build Lego creations! Each week will offer
free play (with a different project idea each week) and a time at the
end of class for Show & Tell. There will also be some building
challenges scattered throughout the semester. This is an ideal class for
any Lego-maniac!

3-5
Bible Journaling (Hughes)
Join us as we learn techniques in hand lettering. We will use scripture
and a variety of art supplies to proactive and develop skill.
Fee: $7 to cover book cost

3-5
Nature Study (Kise)
In this class we will take a close look at the beauty and wonder found
in nature. We will collect, study, discuss, draw and paint,
and invent a few games as well.

4-7
The Great Chocolate Caper (Quiles)
Help solve the mystery of the missing chocolate bar recipe.  A mystery
that teaches logic skills and critical thinking.

6-9
S.T.E.A.M. Exploration (Smith and Mooney)
This will be a hands-on class exploring a variety of STEAM projects in a
fun exciting way. Some possible examples could be building bridges,
parachutes, robotics, hydroponics and maybe even a little dissection.
Materials needed: basic household items (teachers will let students know
ahead of time when certain items are needed.)
Fee: $5/student

6-High School
Games (Steinmetz)
Students will enjoy a period of playing card and board games.

8-High School
Yearbook (Deppe)
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 of class time required
and all students enrolling in this class must commit to performing tasks
as assigned.  Additionally, access to a computer is required in order to
complete layout assignments.

Email: hello@southhallhomeschoolcoop.com

First Period

K-2
(Whitsel/Ross) Hands-on Literature!
Memorable and fun hands-on activities centered around weekly selections of rich children’s literature

(Little) Indescribable God:
Discover the wonders of the universe with the Creator! In this class, we will use Louie Giglio’s devotional book Indescribable, to discover how science reveals truth about God. Fun activites, crafts, snacks, and more!

3-5

(Kise) Humorous Poetry:
In this class, we will have fun exploring the funniest of children’s poetry from Ogden Nash to Shel Silverstein and many in between. Students will participate in activities that bring the poetry to life, including a few food projects, which kids always love! Students will keep a poetry folder and have a few opportunities to try their own creative hand at humorous poetry.

4-6

(Koz) Cold Case Christianity:
Have you ever wanted to solve mysteries?  How do you know if information is true?  With so many competing truth claims, it can be difficult to know what to believe.  Join our class as we come alongside Veteran Homicide detective J. Warner Wallace to examine the Case for Jesus Christ.  We will use the same investigative methods as life detectives, such as deductive reasoning, logic, examining evidence, and evaluating eyewitness testimony.  Students will come out of this class more secure in their faith and able to defend it to the secular world. Class Fee $10 for book.

[Please note that, while there are two CCC classes, they are taught at different levels of maturity; so please decide as a parent if your sixth grade student should be enrolled in the upper elementary or the junior high level.]

6-8

(Smith) Lego Club:
Bring your Legos and Imagination; this class will create a different challenge each week using Legos and basic household supplies.
Supplies needed: Legos

6th and up
(Lynn/Woods) Imagination Station:
This is a class full of crafts such as rock painting, making Christmas ornaments, Candle holders, wreath making, etc. $12 fee

(Deppe) Team Building Challenges CLASS FULL (for middle school)
The students will work together to accomplish a group goal through a variety of team building activities. They will utilize communication skills, leadership skills, and problem-solving skills as they work together to come up with creative solutions to different challenges. $5 fee

Second Period
K-2
(Clary) Children Around the World:
In this class we will learn about children around the world! We will explore geography, traditions, unique facts, and culture of many countries through the use of books, crafts, snacks, and other fun activities.  Some countries included are South Africa, India, Spain, Brazil, China, and many more!

3-5
(Kise) Introduction to Fitness and Kickboxing:
In this class, students will have an opportunity to learn basic fitness exercises and improve form and skill with a variety of fitness challenges. It will lay a foundation of knowledge that can be kept in practice after the semester is complete. And, we will throw in basic kickboxing for fun because fitness sticks when it is something we look forward to! Students need to wear easy to move in clothes and athletic shoes. Bring water!

(Little) Seasonal Crafts:
In this class, students will have loads of hands-on fun making fall and Christmas crafts. $7 fee
6-8
(Smith)Cold Case Christianity:
Using the detective approach, we’ll be investigating the truth of Christianity with real life cold-case detective  J. Warner Wallace in a fun yet strategic way. This class will participate in the Cadet Academy which provides tools to help kids train their minds HOW to think rather than telling them WHAT to think. Showing kids how to test witnesses, examine the evidence, and more,  CCC will guide them through the investigative skills they need to understand and defend the truth about Jesus.
Supplies needed: book, folder, pencil, highlighter

6th and up

(Lynn/Woods) Imagination Station:
This is a class full of crafts such as rock painting, making Christmas ornaments, Candle holders, wreath making, etc. $12 fee

(Teacher TBD) Games:
Students will enjoy a period of playing card and board games.

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