Registration for the Fall Semester of SHHC is closed. We will open registration for the Winter/Spring semester in mid-October. Please email us to be notified of upcoming registration information or if you have any questions.
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.
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 2014 Registration Now Open
Registration for the Fall 2014 semester of South Hall Homeschool Co-Op is open!
Here are the details:
Our meeting time and location will remain the same– Tuesday afternoons @ Hopewell Baptist Church. The optional PE Games period will begin at 1:15 pm and regular class sessions will start at 2:00.
In order to be eligible for discounted fees for lead/co-lead teachers, your class subject must be pre-approved by Wendy or Rachael (please email or call us to discuss). Families new to SHHC this year are eligible to participate as “assistants only” during their first year– or they are certainly welcome to teach/co-lead teach a class!!!
All new SHHC families must complete a Registration Form, Participation Agreement and sign a Statement of Faith (links in the sidebar). Please email us if you need the address to send your documents and/or registration fees. Payment may be made by cash, check or PayPal (links in the sidebar). Please know if you choose to pay via PayPal, you will see a small addition to your total which is to cover the cost of PayPal’s fees.
Our list of class offerings will be published around July 1st. New families wishing to take advantage of early registration discounts, please be aware that our classes will be available for children from preschool through middle/high school as well as childcare for infants. Elementary age and higher classes will be available in age-appropriate ranges (typically K-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th and up). Our parent-led classes are typically enrichment type– you can see the actual classes we’ve offered in the past at the link on the sidebar. If you have questions about potential classes for this fall before July 1st, please email us and we’ll be happy to let you know which classes we currently have teachers for.
Early Registration Dates— Wednesday, May 14- Sunday, June 30
Early Registration Family Membership Fees— Lead Teacher ($25), Co-Lead Teacher ($35), New Families ONLY ($45)
Regular Registration Dates— July 1- July 31.
Regular Registration Family Membership Fees— $60 (current/previous members may be asked to co-teach a class if needed)
Fall Semester Important Dates
Tuesday, September 2– 1st day of classes (we will meet weekly for 12 weeks)
Tuesday, November 19– last day of classes
Friday, October 3– Field trip to “Sleeping Beauty” @ Brenau
Tuesday, December 9– Christmas Party/Bartering Market (tentative)
If you have any questions, please email us at southhallhomeschoolcoop@hotmail.com.
SHHC T-shirts now available!!!
The Yearbook Class is selling SHHC t-shirts!! The shirts will be black with the SHHC logo printed on the front and will be available in all sizes from child small through adult XL. The cost will be $12 per shirt.
This is a sample of the shirts made for the Yearbook Class last spring. It will look very similar to this except that the colors of the logo will be primary colors (red, blue, yellow, green).
Winter/Spring 2014 Classes
SHHC is pleased to announce our class offerings for the Winter/Spring 2014 semester.
Family Membership is open until December 15th, 2013 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 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 17, 2013.
If you have any additional questions, please contact us via email.
K-2nd
Little House Books & Crafts: Make crafts from My Little House Crafts Book to learn how Laura and other pioneers lived, worked, and “made-do” with what they could fashion for themselves. My First Little House books will be used to provide the background story for each craft.
Draw Write Now “Animals” : Use the Draw Write Now book series to learn about animals. Students will be making an animal notebook/journal. May also include other literature and activities.
Olympics Unit Study: Prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games by learning all about the Olympics!
Dinosaurs Unit Study: In this hands-on class, we will explore the dinosaurs from a creation science perspective. We plan to do lots of fun activities like make fossils and play classification games.
3rd-5th
Duct Tape Weapons: In this class we will study the weapons of Medieval Warfare & their uses, then construct our own weapons using pvc pipe, foam, cardboard, & duct tape. (Each child will keep the weapons they make). We will also learn and become familiar with the rules of war and what it means to be chivalrous in warfare!
Poetry Unit Study: A creative and structured class where we will be learning the history of poetry, learning the different styles and creating our own works of art.
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.
Solar System Unit Study: The class will include making a notebook with information about planets, stars, etc. as well as each child creating their own solar system model.
A Trip Around the World: Countries, Crafts and Cooking… We will be learning interesting facts and the way of life in 6 different countries (Venezuela, Antarctica, South Africa, Israel, Italy, and Russia). and making and craft and cooking an authentic recipe from each country.
5th and up
Mini Weapons: We will be manufacturing gadgets based on the book, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2, by John Austin. Planned projects include a Binder Beretta 92, a Cotton Swab 38 Special, and a Mint Tin Catapult. Students must be capable of safely using craft/razor knives to cut plastic pieces (empty glue sticks, marker casings, milk caps).
6th and up
Let’s Get Creative!—Part II: 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.
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.
Team Building with Teens: We will do activities and creative games that will build self-esteem, teamwork skills, leadership, communication, coping skills, decision making, etc.
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.
Crime Solvers: We will be looking at three fictional criminal cases. Beginning with an evaluation of the crime scene photos, the student investigators will analyze lab reports, phone messages, and interviews to extract key information. Students will sort through the evidence as they work to identify the person responsible for each crime. Students are given additional sets of information as they make their way through the case, requiring them to reevaluate their potential suspect each week. The students will explain the means, motive, and opportunity for each of the suspects in addition to a thorough analysis of the evidence and a recreation of the case. Eventually students are able to determine which suspect should be charged with the crime!
Winter/Spring 2014 Registration
Registration for the Winter/Spring 2014 semester of South Hall Homeschool Co-Op is open!
Here are the details:
Our meeting time and location will remain the same– Tuesday afternoons @ Hopewell Baptist Church (Oakwood/Gainesville area). The optional PE Games period will begin at 1:15 pm and regular class sessions will start at 2:00 pm.
In order to be eligible for discounted fees for lead/co-lead teachers, your class subject must be pre-approved by Wendy or Rachael (please email or call us to discuss). Families new to SHHC this year are eligible to participate as “assistants only” during their first year– or they are certainly welcome to teach/co-lead teach a class!!!
All new SHHC families must complete a Registration Form, Participation Agreement and sign a Statement of Faith (links in the sidebar). Please email us if you need the address to send your documents and/or registration fees. Payment may be made by cash, check or PayPal (links in the sidebar). Please know if you choose to pay via PayPal, you will see a small addition to your total which is to cover the cost of PayPal’s fees.
Our official list of class offerings for the Winter/Spring semester will be published around November 19th. New families wishing to take advantage of early registration discounts, please be aware that our classes will be available for children from preschool through middle/high school as well as childcare for infants. Elementary age and higher classes will be available in age-appropriate ranges (typically K-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th and up). Our parent-led classes are typically enrichment type– you can see the actual classes we’ve offered in the past at the link on the sidebar. If you have questions about potential class offerings for the upcoming semester, please email us and we’ll be happy to let you know which classes we currently have teachers for.
Early Registration Dates— October 15- November 12th
Early Registration Family Membership Fees— Lead Teacher ($25), Co-Lead Teacher ($35), New Families ONLY– first or second semester participating with SHHC ($45)
Regular Registration Dates— November 13th- December 15th
Regular Registration Family Membership Fees— $60 (current/previous members may be asked to co-teach a class if needed)
Winter/Spring Semester Important Dates
Tuesday, January 14– 1st day of classes (we will meet weekly for 12 weeks)
Tuesday, April 1st– last day of classes
February 11th– Valentine’s Party
Mid- April (date TBA)– Spring Family Night Celebration
If you have any questions, please email us at southhallhomeschoolcoop@hotmail.com.
Winter/Spring 2014 Closed
Registration for the Fall Semester of SHHC is now closed. Please check back with us in October for information about Winter/Spring 2014 Registration.
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.
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 2013 Registration
Registration for the Fall 2013 semester of South Hall Homeschool Co-Op is open!
Here are the details:
Our meeting time and location will remain the same– Tuesday afternoons @ Hopewell Baptist Church. The optional PE Games period will begin at 1:15 pm and regular class sessions will start at 2:00.
In order to be eligible for discounted fees for lead/co-lead teachers, your class subject must be pre-approved by Wendy or Rachael (please email or call us to discuss). Families new to SHHC this year are eligible to participate as “assistants only” during their first year– or they are certainly welcome to teach/co-lead teach a class!!!
All new SHHC families must complete a Registration Form, Participation Agreement and sign a Statement of Faith (links in the sidebar). Please email us if you need the address to send your documents and/or registration fees. Payment may be made by cash, check or PayPal (links in the sidebar). Please know if you choose to pay via PayPal, you will see a small addition to your total which is to cover the cost of PayPal’s fees.
Our list of class offerings will be published around July 1st. New families wishing to take advantage of early registration discounts, please be aware that our classes will be available for children from preschool through middle/high school as well as childcare for infants. Elementary age and higher classes will be available in age-appropriate ranges (typically K-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th and up). Our parent-led classes are typically enrichment type– you can see the actual classes we’ve offered in the past at the link on the sidebar. If you have questions about potential classes for this fall before July 1st, please email us and we’ll be happy to let you know which classes we currently have teachers for.
Early Registration Dates— Wednesday, May 15- Sunday, June 30
Early Registration Family Membership Fees— Lead Teacher ($25), Co-Lead Teacher ($35), New Families ONLY ($45)
Regular Registration Dates— July 1-August 11.
Regular Registration Family Membership Fees— $60 (current/previous members may be asked to co-teach a class if needed)
Fall Semester Important DatesTuesday, September 3– 1st day of classes (we will meet weekly for 12 weeks)
Tuesday, November 19– last day of classes
Friday, October 4 or 11– Field trip to “Alice in Wonderland” @ Brenau
Tuesday, December 10– Christmas Party/Bartering Market (tentative)
If you have any questions, please email us at southhallhomeschoolcoop@hotmail.com.