NURSERY - PRE K CLASSES:
Nursery
For those that have school age children participating in
co-op we offer a nursery for those birth to 3 years old (including those not
potty trained) to help with the little ones each week. Please be
sure to include your nursery age child on the registration form and include if
he/she will be attending each week or every other week. Children in
this class should come with a bag that includes the following items:
change of clothes, diaper & wipes, sippy cup, lunch and snacks. Please
label all items with your child's name.
Preschool (3's)
For those that have school age children participating in
co-op we offer a weekly preschool class for those that are 3 years
old. We do ask that all children in this age group be potty
trained. Please be sure to include your preschool age child on
the registration form and include if he/she will be attending each week or
every other week. This age group really benefits from being in attendance
each week as they learn skills that are connected from week to week. Children
in this class should also come with a bag that includes the following
items: change of clothes, sippy cup, lunch and snacks. Please label
all items with your child's name.
Pre K (4's)
For those that have school age children participating in
co-op we offer a weekly preschool class for those that are 4 years
old. This class can also accomodate young 5's that may not be ready
for kindergarten. Please be sure to include your pre k child on the
registration form and include if he/she will be attending each week or every
other week. This age group really benefits from being in attendance each
week as they learn skills that are connected from week to
week. Children in this class should also come with a bag that
includes the following items: change of clothes, sippy cup, lunch and
snacks. Please label all items with your child's name.
ELEMENTARY CLASSES:
CLOSED - Kindergarten
History - Our Star-Spangled Banner Story Part 2 (Notgrass
Company) ISBN-13: 9781609991258
Volume 2 covers life in America from the late 1800s to
modern times, including stories of Helen Keller, the Tuskegee Institute,
Theodore Roosevelt, Jim Thorpe and the 1912 Olympics, The Great Depression,
Japanese internment camps, WWI & WWII, technological advances, and
more.
Science - God's Design for Life for Beginners
(Masterbooks) ISBN-13: 9781683441670
God's Design: Life for Beginners will
help students explore plants, the body, and the world of animals. Children will
learn how plants get energy and grow, the different systems of the body and
their functions (and how we're created in God's image), as well as how each
animal was created to be unique by God.
1st Grade
History - Our Star-Spangled Banner Story Part 2 (Notgrass
Company) ISBN-13: 9781609991258
Volume 2 covers life in America from the late 1800s to
modern times, including stories of Helen Keller, the Tuskegee Institute,
Theodore Roosevelt, Jim Thorpe and the 1912 Olympics, The Great Depression,
Japanese internment camps, WWI & WWII, technological advances, and
more.
Science - God's Design for Life for Beginners
(Masterbooks) ISBN-13: 9781683441670
God's Design: Life for Beginners will
help students explore plants, the body, and the world of animals. Children will
learn how plants get energy and grow, the different systems of the body and
their functions (and how we're created in God's image), as well as how each
animal was created to be unique by God.
CLOSED - 2nd Grade
History - Heritage Studies 2 Student Text 3rd edition (Bob
Jones Press: publication date 2014) ISBN 9781606824719
Give students an introduction to American history and
social studies with this curriculum. Presenting history as "God's
redemptive plan" this book covers civics, culture, economics, geography,
government, and history. It emphasizes US history from Native Americans to the
founding of an independent nation, and looks at colonial life, politics, famous
people, early wars and more. Colorful illustrations, charts, maps, and
photographs help students visualize the world of colonial America as well as
modern-day government and civics. Comprehension questions are integrated
throughout the text.
Science - Purposeful Design Level 2 3rd edition (ACSI) ISBN
9781583317341
Teach your child the basic principles of
vertebrates/invertebrates, habitats, weather, the ocean, light, energy, heat,
the human body, and more. Full-color, write-in pages show large photographs and
highlighted key terms that showcase concepts and systems; students make their
own booklets by answering questions and completing exercises that are integrated
into the explanatory text. A review and a journal entry completes each chapter.
Four units (Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, and the Human Body)
with twelve chapters included.
CLOSED - 3rd Grade
History - Heritage Studies 3 Student Text 3rd edition (Bob
Jones Press: publication date 2020) ISBN 9781628568837
Students will learn to sequence events, summarize data,
make predictions, identify sources of information, work with graphs and
formulate opinions as they discover the different facets of American civics,
culture, economics, geography, and history. Heritage Studies 3: Sweet Land of
Liberty examines the events from the Constitutional Convention through the
Civil War and Westward Expansion.
Science - Purposeful Design Level 3 2nd edition (ACSI) ISBN
9781583315293
Teach your child the basic principles of ecosystems,
plants, matter, electricity, magnets, the earth's surface, the solar system,
the nervous & musculoskeletal systems, health, and more. Full-color,
write-in pages show large photographs and highlighted key terms that showcase
concepts and systems; students make their own booklets by answering questions
and completing exercises that are integrated into the explanatory text. A
review and a journal entry completes each chapter. 4 units (Life Science,
Physical Science, Earth & Space Science, and the Human Body) with 14
chapters included.
4th Grade
History - Passport to the World (Masterbooks) ISBN-13: 9780890515952
and Children's Atlas of God's World (Masterbooks) ISBN-13: 9780890517062
Providing not only geographical information, but also
information on Christian history, people of faith, and Christian traditions
around the globe, the Children's Atlas of God's World will
provide homeschoolers with colorful photographs of cultural elements and
locations, along with a variety of full-color maps. Students will travel the
globe with Passport to the World; each country's two-page spread
features the words for hello, goodbye, thank you, & peace, fast facts about
the country, money images, a proverb, pictures of both modern & traditional
dress, interesting facts, and a geographic picture.
Science - God's Design for the Physical World Student
Edition (Masterbooks: publication date 2018) ISBN-13: 9781683441311
God's Design for the Physical World covers the
intricacies of physical science through lessons on machines & motion, heat
& energy, and inventions & technology. This enjoyable curriculum
features full-color photos, "fun fact" sidebars, helpful charts &
illustrations, and more.
Pre-Writing - provided by CHC
CLOSED - 5th Grade
History - Passport to the World (Masterbooks) ISBN-13: 9780890515952
and Children's Atlas of God's World (Masterbooks) ISBN-13: 9780890517062
Providing not only geographical information, but also
information on Christian history, people of faith, and Christian traditions
around the globe, the Children's Atlas of God's World will
provide homeschoolers with colorful photographs of cultural elements and
locations, along with a variety of full-color maps. Students will travel the
globe with Passport to the World; each country's two-page spread
features the words for hello, goodbye, thank you, & peace, fast facts about
the country, money images, a proverb, pictures of both modern & traditional
dress, interesting facts, and a geographic picture.
Science - God's Design for the Physical World Student
Edition (Masterbooks: publication date 2018) ISBN-13: 9781683441311
God's Design for the Physical World covers the
intricacies of physical science through lessons on machines & motion, heat
& energy, and inventions & technology. This enjoyable curriculum
features full-color photos, "fun fact" sidebars, helpful charts &
illustrations, and more.
Beginner Writing (usually 5th graders/can be 6th graders) -
provided by CHC
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSES:
CLOSED - 6th/7th Grade
History - Mystery of History Volume 3 Student Reader (Bright Ideas Press) ISBN-13: 9781892427083
A highly accessible, Christ-centered overview of the major cultural
and historical events of the Renaissance, Reformation, and growth of
nations---designed to captivate your world history "sleuths"!
Covering the rich and provocative era dating from 1455 to 1707, Hobar's
colorfully illustrated text is structured around the classical approach, with
an emphasis on reading, writing, and hands-on activities.
Science - God's Design for the Physical World Student
Edition (Masterbooks: publication date 2018) ISBN-13: 9781683441311
God's Design for the Physical World covers the
intricacies of physical science through lessons on machines & motion, heat
& energy, and inventions & technology. This enjoyable curriculum
features full-color photos, "fun fact" sidebars, helpful charts &
illustrations, and more.
Middle School Writing 2 - provided by CHC
CLOSED - 8th Grade
History (1st semester) - Uncle Same and You Part
1 AND Uncle Sam and You Lesson Review Book (Notgrass) ISBN
9781609990497
This text immerses students in learning about civics and
government, with lessons focusing on America's founding documents, branches of
government, patriotic symbols, voting, the election process, Washington, D.C.,
the presidency, how Congress works, American holidays, and aspects of federal,
state, and local government.
History (2nd semester) - Foundations in Personal
Finance Student Text - Middle School Edition for Homeschool (Dave Ramsey) ISBN
9781936948291
This comprehensive, consumable workbook features six units
covering saving & budgeting, credit & debt, education & careers,
investing & insurance, global economics, marketing & consumerism, and
more.
Science - Exploring Creation with General Science 2nd
edition (Apologia) ISBN 9781932012866
This text explores topics such as the scientific method,
designing experiments, simple machines, geology, archaeology, biology, anatomy
and other disciplines, providing a wide range of scientific exposure. Hands-on
experiments are included throughout, giving students practical experience as
they discover the principles behind the science! Looking at the world from a
creationist position, topics are all presented with an eye towards God's role
in everyday life.
*Apologia has come out with a 3rd edition, but we will not
be switching. If you have difficulty locating this, please let us
know. McKay's usually has several used copies and the co-op has several
copies, too.*
Middle School Writing 3 - provided by CHC
HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES:
Science:
Physical Science: Exploring Creation with Physical
Science 2nd edition (Apologia) ISBN 9781932012774
In this study of Physical Science, you'll be introduced to
the stunning world you live in, as well as the universe around it. From the
composition of air to icebergs to astrophysics, you will receive thorough
lessons in each element of the physical world. Topics include the
atmosphere; hydrosphere; weather; structure of Earth; environmentalism; physics
of motion; Newton's laws; gravity; and astrophysics.
*Apologia has come out with a 3rd edition, but we
will not be switching. If you have difficulty locating this, please let
us know. McKay's usually has several used copies and the co-op has
several copies, too.*
NEW TEXTBOOK ALERT
Biology: Discovering Design with Biology (Berean
Builders) ISBN 9798985252941
Concepts covered include the chemical processes for life,
the structures of RNA and DNA, cell design, and photosynthesis, cellular
respiration, and cellular reproduction processes. After a thorough survey of
the different kinds of organisms found in nature: archaea, bacteria, protists,
fungi, invertebrates, vertebrates, and plants, your student will then learn
about ecosystems and the biogeochemical cycles that keep environments
hospitable to life.
Chemistry: Discovering Design with Chemistry (Berean
Builders) ISBN 9780996278461
This course includes topics such as the classification of
matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry,
physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gases,
acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermochemistry,
thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Concepts are woven together
with their mathematical applications to help students learn to think like
chemists.
Human Anatomy: Advanced Biology in Creation: The
Human Body 2nd edition (Apologia) ISBN 9781935495727 and The Human Anatomy
Coloring Book by Margaret Matt (Dover Publications) ISBN 9780486241388
Sixteen modules cover human anatomy and physiology,
including the skeletal, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory,
and reproductive systems.
Physics: Exploring Creation with Physics 2nd edition (Apologia) ISBN 9781946506597
Covers vector analysis, Newton's Laws, work and energy, waves, magnetism, electrodynamics, and more. This course is designed for high school juniors and seniors. It is a college prep course and is designed for students who have completed algebra and geometry and has an introduction to the definition of sine, cosine, and tangent.
History:
Geography: Around the World in 180 Days Student
Workbook 2nd edition (Apologia) ISBN 9781935495581 AND Internet
Access to Complete Weekly Assignments
Take your students on a grand tour of creation--one
continent at a time! Payne's back to basics guide uses a notebook approach
that's ideal for multilevel learning. Drawing information from a wide variety
of resources, young explorers will dive into the geography, history, religion,
current events, and culture of all seven continents and consider how to share
the gospel to people from each.
Using an atlas, encyclopedia, textbooks, or the recommended
list of literature and library books, students will find geographical elements,
define new terms, describe the geography of a certain area, and more. Chapters
include assignments where students write down their own thoughts, answer essay
questions, create projects, respond to literature, and answer other questions
about the people and places they're studying around the world!
CLOSED - World History: Mystery of History Volume 4 (Bright
Ideas Press) ISBN 9781892427304
Covering 1708 to 2014, it begins with Bach and Handel,
brings the reader through multiple "wars of independence" as well as
many "wars of ideologies" between Marxism, Darwinism, Fascism, and
the Cold War. World War I and II bring the reader to more modern day conflicts,
including a collapsed Soviet Union, a divided Korea, tension in the Middle
East, and an ongoing War on Terror. However, in addition to studying the
violence of this era, the artists, inventors, writers, and humanitarians who contributed
toward the "soul" of mankind over the last three centuries are also
integrated. A world history text, Mystery of History 4 does cover important
events in American history (though it cannot stand alone as an American history
course), including the American Revolution, the War Between the States, the War
in Vietnam, and the Civil Rights movement.
American History: United States History Student Text
5th edition (Bob Jones Press) ISBN 9781628562071
This text takes the students on a journey beginning with
European contact with American Indians and ending with the inauguration of
Donald Trump. Along the journey, the course highlights major historical events
that have shaped American history, inviting students to discuss the
ramification of these events on society today.
Government (1st semester): provided by CHC -
America's Heritage: An Experiment in Self Government
This text will include a study of the Mayflower Compact,
Declaration of Independence, Federalist Paper 47, US Constitution, Bill of
Rights, the three branches of government, the union of the states, national
debt and more. Activities will focus on the primary source reading and
study, text analysis, question/answer, writing assessments, and class
discussions.
Economics (2nd semester): Exploring Economics
Curriculum Package (includes Exploring Economics text and Making Choices:
Readings in Economics) (Notgrass) ISBN 9781609990947
Economics is relevant everywhere, from political speeches
to the daily decisions students make. Give teens the education to understand
what's going on in the world around them with this important one-semester high
school elective. Emphasizing faith in God and trusting His Word, students will
learn how being knowledgeable about economics will help them become a better
steward of the money God provides as well as a valuable, informed contributor
to the economy on the personal, household, local, national, and international
level. Exploring Economics reasserts the importance of the free market system,
providing a clear explanation of terms and concepts.
The classes below are available for additional fees.
Please realize that these are serious courses intended to be taken by serious
minded students. We highly encourage parents to oversee their children to
ensure that work is being completed.
Math:
Pre Algebra - Math U See Pre Algebra Student Pack (includes
student workbook and test booklet) UPC 728943500738
The Pre-Algebra level covers negative numbers,
order or operations, solving for the unkown, and other
topics. Basic pre-algebra concepts including negative numbers,
exponents, factoring, and ratios. Includes rules of solving equations using the
associative, commutative, and other properties; simple operations with
polynomials. Also covers geometry concepts of surface area, volume and
Pythagorean theorem.
Algebra 1 - Math U See Algebra 1 Student Pack LEGACY EDITION (includes
student workbook and test booklet) ISBN 9781608263479
Algebra 1 teaches all the basic algebra concepts.
These include basic properties, solving equations, coin problems, exponents and
square roots, scientific notation, unit multipliers, and metric conversions.
Graphing lines is taught in detail. Operations with polynomials are also
taught.
Geometry - Math U See Geometry Student Pack (includes
student workbook and test booklet) ISBN 9781608263486
Topics covered in Geometry include points, lines,
planes, angles, circles, triangles, quadrilaterals, Pythagorean Theorem, conic
sections, proofs, and more. Emphasis is on vocabulary of geometry,
practical applications of geometry, and traditional geometry including proofs.
Includes lines, angles, area, perimeter, volume, Pythagorean theorem, axioms,
and postulates, congruency, and similarity. Brief introduction to trigonometric
functions.
Algebra 2 - Math U See Algebra 2 Student Pack (includes
student workbook and test booklet) ISBN 9781608263493
Algebra 2 is a bit more rigorous course that builds on
Algebra 1. There is review and expansion of topics taught in Algebra 1. The
course also covers advanced factoring, imaginary and complex numbers, conjugate
numbers, the binomial theorem, solving systems of equations, the quadratic
formula, motion problems, and other kinds of application problems.
CLOSED English: Fundamentals of Literature Student Text 2nd edition (copyright update) ISBN 9781628564365 (We are able to get a group discount on this text when purchased through Bob Jones Press, so please let Mindy know if you wish to order one.)
Fundamentals of Literature Student Text (2nd ed.) conveys the literature's foundational elements of conflict, character, theme, point of view, structure and tone. Students are also introduced to literary criticism and are encouraged to read and analyze literature in light of a Christian worldview. The literature selections are delivered in an attractive new format accompanied by rich illustrations, author biographies, and application questions that promote critical thinking skills.
American Sign Language 1: Access to internet is necessary as lifeprint.com will be used as the spine text for this course. Students will also need a 3 ring binder, small white dry erase board with eraser, and dry erase markers.