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Middle School Grades 5 through 8
Teacher: Nicki Joseph
Activities: Children will enjoy a variety of activities that will focus on table work, floor play and learning as well as outdoor play when weather permits. Stories and songs will be used in teaching about a variety of topics and units. Children will receive a snack each week as well that will be provided through the parents on a rotational basis.
Supplies that your children will need to bring include:
Supply Fee for Class: $5.00 to help cover the cost of craft supplies
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Teacher: Tina Cornett
Resources Used: Many of the activities and units for this class will be based on things from the Usbourne Art Treasury and the Bright Beginnings curriculum.
Activities: The children will be engaged in science, math, music, art, and Bible memorization through a variety of activities. Character trait stories will be presented during each class session. Children will receive a snack each week as well that will be provided through the parents on a rotational basis.
Some of the science topics to be covered are mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, amphibians, plants, balance, and simple machines. Math topics will focus on number identification, greater than/less than, left and right, ordering (size, length), measurements/fractions, addition and subtraction.
Supply Fee: $9.00 per student to cover craft supplies and copying of worksheets.
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Physical Education:
Teacher: Tracey Gillis
Course Description: Students will engage in group games that will promote and develop team play, the ability to listen to rules and abide by them during group play, and one’s overall physical fitness.
Supplies provided by students: Each child should wear gym shoes for this class. Rubber soled shoes are also acceptable. The teacher may ask individuals that do not have on proper footwear to sit on the sidelines for safety reasons.
Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts:
Teacher: Alecia Wimer
Outside Curriculum: Concepts for this class are based on the book, Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts.
Course Description: This is primarily a teacher-led read-aloud class, although at times we will read a poem together, and thus do choral reading. The purposes are many: to create meaning (which means to comprehend), to increase enjoyment of reading, to increase listening comprehension, to provide meaningful context for teaching in other curricular areas (ex: science, grammar, history, etc..), to create a community of readers within the classroom, to promote the discussion of literature, to interact with the literature and bring it to life (ex: by acting out scenes), to help students hear the way a story/text is supposed to sound, to fill the room with excellent language, for children to be exposed to a variety of genres, or types, of literature (see below).
The format will be that the teacher introduce a story/text, read it aloud, and then the students will be engaged in activities related to the book.
The premise for the class is to combine quality children's literature, in a variety of genres with the arts and other subject areas. Several genres that may be used are: animal fantasy, realistic fiction, mystery, poetry, legend, and informational nonfiction. The cross-curricular connections planned are in the following areas: grammar/antonyms, science/plants/root vegetables verses plants that grow above ground, Science/nature study/using a field guide, Native Americans and their use of legends to falsely identify causes of things in nature.
Classical music, children's songs, folk songs, collage, rubbings, bookmaking, drawing, scratch art, and still life drawing are some additional activities and tools used in this class.
Please note: The class will not be a worksheet-based, seatwork, type class. The “arts,” in the class, will be things like: drama-the pantomime-which incorporate movement and a Reader’s Theater, enjoying literature/the author’s/illustrator’s craft/work, and creating a poem(s).
Also, students who do not feel comfortable acting out scenes can be the audience.
Items students should bring from home: A sturdy folder (labeled with the name of the class), sharpened pencils in a baggy or pencil pouch, 2 glue sticks (please give glue sticks to me-so I can create a class supply of them), and preferably a pencil sharpener that catches its own shavings.
Supply Fee: $3.00 per student to cover the cost of copies, a very inexpensive compact c.d. player, large (poster sized post-it notes), paper plates-for making masks, construction paper, and some other minor expenses.
Survey of Beginning Art:
Teacher: Joyce Cole
Outside Curriculum: Usborne Art, Kindergarten Work of Heart, God & the History of Art, Feed my Lambs and other projects deemed appropriate by the instructor and the Board of Directors.
Course Description: For Enrichment Art this year, your student will have over 24 weeks of diverse art experiences covering drawing, painting, sculpture and more as well as an overview of art masters in keeping with our Christian worldview. We will develop an Art Portfolio for this co-op year and second semester students will be working on fired clay projects in conjunction with Georgetown Art Works. All student projects will be retained for an end of year art show and returned at that time.
Items students should bring from home: The instructor will present a list of items to bring to class ( such as a tin can and wire hanger- not too long but it will help keep costs low and be environmentally friendly) during the first days of classes and will hand out a suggested course syllabus during the second class meeting. We may also explore an ‘art walk’ in our community or a visit to the Art Museum as an end of year culminating field trip as seems appropriate.
Supply Fee: $20 per student to cover the cost of the students portfolio and shared art supplies. The students will have the opportunity to attend a separate single clay/pottery class at ArtWorks in the second semester. The cost of this trip is $17.00. An additional supply fee of $3.00 will be applied in the second semester for some additional supplies.
Contenders for the Faith (boys only):
Teacher: Debbie Crawford
Foundational Curriculum: Contenders for the Faith handbook from the Keepers of the Faith series.
Course Description: We will learn about photography (taking and presenting photos), hiking (making and using a compass), electricity (building circuits), managing finances (building a bank), how to organize and schedule, and how to love our neighbors (including random acts of kindness and service)....and that is just the first half of the year! Bible memorization is key in this class as we guide our boys into young men. They will learn 20 verses over the course of the year.
Items students will need to bring from home: A disposable camera (they are $3.74 at Walmart), scissors, and glue stick are needed the first class. By October 19th, the student will need a 6V battery and 6 V bulb (Radio Shack, etc) or these can also be brought the first day.
Supply Fee: $7.00 per student.
Keepers of the Home (girls only):
Teacher: Amy Adamson
Foundational Curriculum: Keepers of the Home handbook from the Keepers of the Faith series.
Course Description: This course is designed to encourage your daughter in her walk with the Lord, while providing instruction on simple crafts and skills. These may include cooking, photography, scrapbooking, letter writing, storytelling, sign language, and learning how to be a Godly friend.
Items students will need to bring from home: At different times throughout the year, additional supplies may be needed. You will be given plenty of advanced notice when your daughter needs to bring in a specific item. Something to gather now – the mailing address of a friend of your daughter’s choosing.
Supply Fee: $5.00 per student for misc. arts and crafts supplies.
Physical Education:
Teacher: Tracey Gillis
Course Description: Students will engage in group games that will promote and develop team play, the ability to listen to rules and abide by them during group play, and one’s overall physical fitness.
Supplies provided by students: Each child should wear gym shoes for this class. Rubber-soled shoes are also acceptable. The teacher may ask individuals that do not have on proper footwear to sit on the sidelines for safety reasons.
Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts:
Teacher: Alecia Wimer
Outside Curriculum: Concepts for this class are based on the book, Creating Meaning through Literature and the Arts.
Course Description: This is primarily a teacher-led read-aloud class, although at times we will read a poem together, and thus do choral reading. The purposes are many: to create meaning (which means to comprehend), to increase enjoyment of reading, to increase listening comprehension, to provide meaningful context for teaching in other curricular areas (ex: science, grammar, history, etc..), to create a community of readers-within the classroom, to promote the discussion of literature, to interact with the literature and bring it to life (ex: by acting out scenes), to help students hear the way a story/text is supposed to sound, to fill the room with excellent language, for children to be exposed to a variety of genres, or types, of literature (see below).
The format will be that the teacher introduce a story/text, read it aloud, and then the students will be engaged in activities related to the book.
The premise for the class is to combine quality children's literature, in a variety of genres with the arts and other subject areas. Several genres that may be used are: animal fantasy, realistic fiction, mystery, poetry, legend, and informational nonfiction. The cross-curricular connections planned are in the following areas: grammar/antonyms, science/plants/root vegetables verses plants that grow above ground, Science/nature study/using a field guide, Native Americans and their use of legends to falsely identify causes of things in nature.
Classical music, children's songs, folk songs, collage, rubbings, bookmaking, drawing, scratch art, and still life drawing are some additional activities and tools used in this class.
Please note: The class will not be a worksheet based, seatwork, type class. The “arts,” in the class, will be things like: drama-the pantomime-which incorporate movement and a Reader’s Theater, enjoying literature/the author’s/illustrator’s craft/work, and creating a poem(s).
Also, students who do not feel comfortable acting out scenes can be the audience.
Items students should bring from home: A sturdy folder (labeled with the name of the class), sharpened pencils in a baggy or pencil pouch, 2 glue sticks (please give glue sticks to me-so I can create a class supply of them), and preferably a pencil sharpener that catches its own shavings.
Supply Fee: $3.00 per student to cover the cost of copies, a very inexpensive compact c.d. player, large (poster sized post-it notes), paper plates-for making masks, construction paper, and some other minor expenses.
Survey of Beginning Art:
Teacher: Joyce Cole
Outside Curriculum: Usborne Art, Kindergarten Work of Heart, God & the History of Art, Feed my Lambs and other projects deemed appropriate by the instructor and the Board of Directors.
Course Description: For Enrichment Art this year, your student will have over 24 weeks of diverse art experiences covering drawing, painting, sculpture and more as well as an overview of art masters in keeping with our Christian worldview. We will develop an Art Portfolio for this co-op year and second semester students will be working on fired clay projects in conjunction with Georgetown Art Works. All student projects will be retained for an end of year art show and returned at that time.
Items students should bring from home: The instructor will present a list of items to bring to class ( such as a tin can and wire hanger- not too long but it will help keep costs low and be environmentally friendly) during the first days of classes and will hand out a suggested course syllabus during the second class meeting. We may also explore an ‘art walk’ in our community or a visit to the Art Museum as an end of year culminating field trip as seems appropriate.
Supply Fee: $20 per student to cover the cost of the students portfolio and shared art supplies. The students will have the opportunity to attend a separate single clay/pottery class at ArtWorks in the second semester. The cost of this trip is $17.00. An additional supply fee of $3.00 will be applied in the second semester for some additional supplies.
Contenders for the Faith (boys only):
Teacher: Debbie Crawford
Foundational Curriculum: Contenders for the Faith handbook from the Keepers of the Faith series.
Course Description: We will learn about photography (taking and presenting photos), hiking (making and using a compass), electricity (building circuits), managing finances (building a bank), how to organize and schedule, and how to love our neighbors (including random acts of kindness and service)....and that is just the first half of the year! Bible memorization is key in this class as we guide our boys into young men. They will learn 20 verses over the course of the year.
Items students will need to bring from home: A disposable camera (they are $3.74 at Walmart), scissors, and glue stick are needed the first class. By October 19th, the student will need a 6V battery and 6 V bulb (Radio Shack, etc) or these can also be brought the first day.
Supply Fee: $7.00 per student.
Keepers of the Home (girls only):
Teacher: Amy Adamson
Foundational Curriculum: Keepers of the Home handbook from the Keepers of the Faith series.
Course Description: This course is designed to encourage your daughter in her walk with the Lord, while providing instruction on simple crafts and skills. These may include cooking, photography, scrapbooking, letter writing, storytelling, sign language, and learning how to be a Godly friend.
Items students will need to bring from home: At different times throughout the year, additional supplies may be needed. You will be given plenty of advanced notice when your daughter needs to bring in a specific item. Something to gather now – the mailing address of a friend of your daughter’s choosing.
Supply Fee: $5.00 per student for misc. arts and crafts supplies.
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Physical Education
Teachers: Tracey Gillis for the girls
Grant Howard for the boys
Course Description: Students will be taught the importance of physical exercise as one aspect of maintaining healthy bodies. General physical fitness exercises and conditioning will be done. The boys will be introduced to team play through basketball skills and scrimmages. The girls will be introduced to team play through volleyball skills and scrimmages. The students in the middle school grades will take separate physical education classes based on gender.
Supplies provided by students: Each child should wear gym shoes for this class. Rubber soled shoes are also acceptable. The teacher may ask individuals that do not have on proper footwear to sit on the sidelines for safety reasons.
Survey of Beginning Art:
Teacher: Joyce Cole
Outside Curriculum: Usborne Art, Kindergarten Work of Heart, God & the History of Art, Feed my Lambs and other projects deemed appropriate by the instructor and the Board of Directors.
Course Description: For Enrichment Art this year, your student will have over 24 weeks of diverse art experiences covering drawing, painting, sculpture and more as well as an overview of art masters in keeping with our Christian worldview. We will develop an Art Portfolio for this co-op year and second semester students will be working on fired clay projects in conjunction with Georgetown Art Works. All student projects will be retained for an end of year art show and returned at that time.
Items students should bring from home: The instructor will present a list of items to bring to class ( such as a tin can and wire hanger- not too long but it will help keep costs low and be environmentally friendly) during the first days of classes and will hand out a suggested course syllabus during the second class meeting. We may also explore an ‘art walk’ in our community or a visit to the Art Museum as an end of year culminating field trip as seems appropriate.
Supply Fee: $20 per student to cover the cost of the students portfolio and shared art supplies. The students will have the opportunity to attend a separate single clay/pottery class at ArtWorks in the second semester. The cost of this trip is $17.00. An additional supply fee of $3.00 will be applied in the second semester for some additional supplies.
Creative Ministries:
Teacher: Dawn Oaks
Outside Materials to be Used: Some skits and ministry tools will be purchased through Salt and Light Ministries.
Course Description: The Creative Ministries class will introduce the students to different creative arts ministries that allow individuals to share their faith. These may include sign language, mime, skits and dramas, dramatic recitation, and dowel rod ministry. The students will be broken into teams that will explore these different modalities. Devotional time and scripture memorization will be built into the class structure so that we are growing in our faith as we learn to express it in creative ways.
Supply Fee: $10 per student to cover the cost of skits, props, and music.
Construction (fall term only):
Teacher: Debbie Crawford
Course Description: Do you like to tear things apart and or put things together? This class is for you. We will be using wood, plastic, glass, and metal to build many different projects. Some projects will be made following directions, while some allow for creativity and self direction. We will tear apart electronic devices to see the inner workings and then use the parts to creatively make something new. We will learn how to use basic tools, how to sand and pay attention to the fine details and see our projects through to completion. We will learn some basic engineering principles through different experiments. We will also look at how to recycle items around our homes into new projects.
Items student should bring from home: 1 package of drinking straws, 1 roll of scotch tape, 1 box of toothpicks. They will need to have a hammer for the first 2 weeks of class and then I will let you know when they need them again.
Supply Fee: $20.00 per student
Biomes: Life in Every Nook and Cranny of the Earth (Fall Term Only)
Teacher: Alecia Wimer
Course Description: Biomes cover large areas of earth and are defined by their climate, as well as the plants and animals that live there. Examples include: wetlands, tropical rainforest, forest, artic tundra, and desert. The objective for this course if that students will be able to recognize the unique characteristics of each biome, such as: the different types of plants and animals found there and how they are suited or designed for that habitat, the climate of each, the foods we get from them, some food chains/webs found in each, and the threats or conservation issues related to each biome.
One project idea is for each student to choose an animal (of the particular habitat we are studying) and studies about it that day (using resources that I provide for them) and has to be ready to be interviewed in a talk show format, as that animal. For example, the interviewer might say, "So, you a python, What is your prey? Do you have any predators? What type of camouflage do you have? Are you endangered? What is one thing you would really like people to know about you that they might not know?" and so forth.... And the audience can ask questions too. I would like to do that with plants too. Students who do not feel comfortable using the talk show format, can read their information, as a report, but, I think when they see that it’s fun, they’ll want to join in.
Items student will need to bring from home: a 2” binder, labeled with the name of the class, a folder (preferably that fits in the binder), a composition book (These are sturdier than notebooks, but a notebook can be substituted), sharpened pencils in a baggy or pencil pouch, and preferably a pencil sharpener that catches it’s own shavings.
Supply Fee: $5.00 per student.
**In the spring term, the construction and biomes classes will be replaced by a unit study on horses and a science unit study on light. More information will be provided about these classes later in the fall term.
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Character Traits
Teachers: Brad and Tabatha Vincent
Outside Curriculum: How to be a Man and How to be a Lady. Both of these texts are by Harvey Newcomb.
Course Description: This course is a study of the positive and negative character traits as defined by scripture, with an aim to see more positive and less negative traits in the student. For example, Proverbs
A full syllabus for this class will be available on the first day of class.
Student Fee: $15.00 per student.
Physical Education: A separate physical education class for the high school students will not be offered this year. Students in the high school grades that would like to take PE may do so with the middle school students of their same gender. This will mean forfeiting an option of the electives offered during the same time slot.
Journalism/Yearbook:
Teacher: Krystin Corneilson
Course Description: The students will begin this course by defining journalism but also will have philosophical discussions like what it means to be a Christian in journalism. They will further observe and delve into the world of journalism by reading, watching, and listening to different types of journalism in our world today, reviewing these mediums, writing their own copy, taking photos, and using discernment and logic in the practice of journalism. Students will be expected to keep a journal as well. This class will be used as the platform to launch the creation of our annual yearbook. Other students may be invited to participate, but those that are enrolled in the journalism class will be central to the process.
Items students need to bring from home: A journal, pen or pencil, and a disposable camera. Additional items may be requested as the course gets under way.
Supply Fee: $10 per student.
Internship/Work Study
Teacher: Dawn Oaks
Outside Curriculum: What Color is Your Parachute for Teens
Course Description: This course is designed to assist students in career exploration and to gain real life workplace experience and training. Topics to be covered will include: proper behavior and dress in a professional work environment, interview skills, christian ethics in the workplace, resume writing, and personal management skills. The text for this class will assist students in zeroing in on their strengths and weaknesses and what types of careers will naturally align with how God has wired them. We will work with students and families in this class to help students gain work study experiences during the Spring Term. The actual work study hours will be completed outside of co-op time, but feedback and discussion about their experiences will be done during class time.
Items student needs to bring from home: Notebook and pen or pencil.
Supply Fee: $12.00 to cover the cost of the text.
Home Economics
Teacher: Sheila Morris
Outside Curriculum: Home Economics I - by Christian Light Education
Course Description: Units to be covered from the curriculum this year will include: Introduction to the kitchen, Nutrition and food preparation, Food shopping and kitchen organization, Meal planning, preparation and presentation, Godly homekeeping, Getting ready to sew, and Sewing for the home. Additional units not included in the curriculum, but may be offered throughout the year include: Making artisan bread in five minutes a day, counted cross stitch project, and making a batch of strawberry jam.
Items students will need to bring from home: a notebook with paper and a pen or pencil. Later in the year students will need some minor sewing items, but plenty of notice will be given before these items are needed.
Supply Fee: $20.00 per student
Life Skills
Teacher: Grant Howard
Course Description: Students will be introduced to a variety of life skills that are applicable to everyday life, such as automotive repair, computer use, household repair, small appliance repair, outdoor home/small engine repair and maintenance, basic electrical and plumbing skills, animal care, and appliance maintenance.
Items students will need to bring from home: paper, folder, and pencil.
Supply Fee: None
Public Speaking/Debate
Teachers: Brad and Tabatha Vincent
Outside Curriculum: Say What You Mean: A Creative Speech Course
Course Description: This course is a study of public communication in the form of public speaking and public debate. The aim of the course to help students improve in their communication skills in the public arena.
Items students will need to bring from home: none
Supply Fee: none
KY State History
Teacher: Krystin Corneilson
Outside Curriculum: State History from a Christian Perspective
Course Description: The following topics will be covered:
Supply Fee: $20.00 per student to cover the KY State History Student Booklet required by the curriculum and office supplies for compiling their notebooks.
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