Our 2017-2018 Class Offerings
Please note the following class levels for 2017_2018 as you review our course offerings. Grades are used as a guide, please contact us if you are unsure of where to place your student:
- Foundations: We will only offer this level if there is a need for siblings of students; however, we may consider families with just a Foundations student based on space availability. Children for this level would be potentially 3, 4 & 5 year old students. Please attend one of our information meetings in February to learn more.
- Level 1 - K-2nd (this is the range for this level for the upcoming year; interest will determine final grade breakdown)
- Level 2 - 3rd-5th
- Level 3 - 6th-8th
- Level 4 Beginning - 9th-10th
- Level 4 Continuing - 11th - 12th
Science
Our science course of study utilizes the Apologia Science curriculum. In order to expose the younger students (Level 1 & 2) to a variety of science disciplines and terms, we have developed a scope and sequence to our science program that utilizes the texts from the Apologia Young Explorer Series. Our goal for our science classes is to provide weekly hands-on experiments and activities at the co-op that help solidify the chapters that are read and studied each week at home. Parents will be provided with lesson plans that include reading assignments that complement the week's topic.
Our level 1 & level 2 science classes have been planned with the hope that our students will be well-prepared to enter Apologia's middle school level curriculum which encompasses an alternating schedule of either General Science or Physical Science each year.
Note: We have created a 4 year rotation of the books in the Apologia Exploring Creation series for our Level 1 and 2 students. It is our desire within our scope and sequence to cover two science disciplines per year which usually means we cover a book in the Exploring Creation series per semester. Our goal is exposure not mastery. By providing exposure to the various science disciplines in the younger years, it is our hope that this will build a foundation for the next level of science classes to build upon.
For more information on Apologia Science, please go to www.apologia.com
For the upcoming school year we will study:
Level 1 & 2: Fall
Apologia Young Explorers Series: Land Animals of the Sixth Day: Exploring Creation with Zoology 3
Level 1 & 2: Spring
Apologia Young Explorers Series: Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy & Physiology
Level 3: Fall/Spring
Apologia Exploring Creation with General Science
Level 1 & 2
Fall Semester
Curriculum: Land Animals of the Sixth Day: Exploring Creation with Zoology 3
Through hands-on experiments and activities, students will:
Spring Semester
Curriculum: Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy & Physiology
Through hands-on experiments and activities, students will:
Level 3
Fall & Spring Semesters
Curriculum: Apologia General Science
This course is designed to be a student’s first systematic introduction to the sciences. This course is designed as a middle school science course (typically 7th or 8th grade). General Science covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology.
Our level 1 & level 2 science classes have been planned with the hope that our students will be well-prepared to enter Apologia's middle school level curriculum which encompasses an alternating schedule of either General Science or Physical Science each year.
Note: We have created a 4 year rotation of the books in the Apologia Exploring Creation series for our Level 1 and 2 students. It is our desire within our scope and sequence to cover two science disciplines per year which usually means we cover a book in the Exploring Creation series per semester. Our goal is exposure not mastery. By providing exposure to the various science disciplines in the younger years, it is our hope that this will build a foundation for the next level of science classes to build upon.
For more information on Apologia Science, please go to www.apologia.com
For the upcoming school year we will study:
Level 1 & 2: Fall
Apologia Young Explorers Series: Land Animals of the Sixth Day: Exploring Creation with Zoology 3
Level 1 & 2: Spring
Apologia Young Explorers Series: Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy & Physiology
Level 3: Fall/Spring
Apologia Exploring Creation with General Science
Level 1 & 2
Fall Semester
Curriculum: Land Animals of the Sixth Day: Exploring Creation with Zoology 3
Through hands-on experiments and activities, students will:
- travel on a safari through jungles, deserts, forests, farms, and even their own backyard
- explore, examine, and enjoy the enchanting creatures God designed to inhabit each terrain
- discover amazing animals from primates to parasites, kangaroos to caimans, and turtles to the terrifying T-Rex
- keep record of where each animal is found on a map and learn to identify animal tracks
Spring Semester
Curriculum: Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy & Physiology
Through hands-on experiments and activities, students will:
- discover the intricacy and design of the human body
- discuss health and nutrition information
- see God's hand in His creation
Level 3
Fall & Spring Semesters
Curriculum: Apologia General Science
This course is designed to be a student’s first systematic introduction to the sciences. This course is designed as a middle school science course (typically 7th or 8th grade). General Science covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology.
Writing
Our writing course of study utilizes resources and curriculum from IEW (The Institute for Excellence in Writing) for Levels 1 & 2. Students transition to essays and creative writing based upon the Tapestry of Grace program for Level 3. These classes are geared to prepare our students for our high school English Literature and Composition classes.
The IEW program is based on a series of units that not only introduce students to a variety of writing models, including narrative stories and research reports, but also provide them with the tools to tackle a variety of writing assignments. In addition, the program incrementally teaches students how to "dress-up" their work with the use of quality adjectives, strong verbs, and clauses, in addition to "sentence openers", that take their writing from ordinary to extraordinary.
It is our desire to have each student placed in the correct class based on their skills not necessarily by grade level; however, in order to group our students the following grades indicate how the classes will break down for next year. If you have any concerns or questions feel free to contact us prior to applying. To learn more about the IEW program, please visit their website at www.excellenceinwriting.com .
Level 1
IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing)
Grades: K-2nd
Our goal for this class is to prepare students in a variety of skills to set the foundation for moving to Level 2 Writing. The class will cover such skills as copy work, basic grammar terms introduced as dress-ups, sentence structure and beginning writing. There may be a level A and B assignments offered for this level.
Curriculum for this class: IEW PALS or IEW Bible Heroes (curriculum to be finalized based on students enrolled)
Level 2
IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing)
Grades: 3rd-5th
Our goal for this class is to utilize IEW resources, such as their theme based books and student writing intensive programs, to lead the students through the various types of writing in each unit and the stylistic techniques that are foundational to the IEW program over a two year period. The skills taught in this class will provide the foundation for the quicker pace and more concentrated coverage of report, essay, prompt and critique writing in Level 3. There will be level A and B assignments offered for this level.
Curriculum for this class: IEW Ancient History Based Writing Lessons
Level 3
Based upon Tapestry of Grace Year 1 literature and writing assignments
Grades: 6th+
Our goal for this class is to utilize the skills taught in previous years by incorporating them into a variety of writing projects. The Level 3 writing class provides opportunities for students to compose a variety of essays and creative writing papers, such as: short story, poetry, compare & contrast, research, persuasive, descriptive, and cause and effect Students will also discuss, analyze, and have homework based on the reading selections from the TOG Literature program.This class will provide a solid foundation for our high school English Literature and Composition class.
Curriculum for this class: Tapestry of Grace Year 1
The IEW program is based on a series of units that not only introduce students to a variety of writing models, including narrative stories and research reports, but also provide them with the tools to tackle a variety of writing assignments. In addition, the program incrementally teaches students how to "dress-up" their work with the use of quality adjectives, strong verbs, and clauses, in addition to "sentence openers", that take their writing from ordinary to extraordinary.
It is our desire to have each student placed in the correct class based on their skills not necessarily by grade level; however, in order to group our students the following grades indicate how the classes will break down for next year. If you have any concerns or questions feel free to contact us prior to applying. To learn more about the IEW program, please visit their website at www.excellenceinwriting.com .
Level 1
IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing)
Grades: K-2nd
Our goal for this class is to prepare students in a variety of skills to set the foundation for moving to Level 2 Writing. The class will cover such skills as copy work, basic grammar terms introduced as dress-ups, sentence structure and beginning writing. There may be a level A and B assignments offered for this level.
Curriculum for this class: IEW PALS or IEW Bible Heroes (curriculum to be finalized based on students enrolled)
Level 2
IEW (Institute for Excellence in Writing)
Grades: 3rd-5th
Our goal for this class is to utilize IEW resources, such as their theme based books and student writing intensive programs, to lead the students through the various types of writing in each unit and the stylistic techniques that are foundational to the IEW program over a two year period. The skills taught in this class will provide the foundation for the quicker pace and more concentrated coverage of report, essay, prompt and critique writing in Level 3. There will be level A and B assignments offered for this level.
Curriculum for this class: IEW Ancient History Based Writing Lessons
Level 3
Based upon Tapestry of Grace Year 1 literature and writing assignments
Grades: 6th+
Our goal for this class is to utilize the skills taught in previous years by incorporating them into a variety of writing projects. The Level 3 writing class provides opportunities for students to compose a variety of essays and creative writing papers, such as: short story, poetry, compare & contrast, research, persuasive, descriptive, and cause and effect Students will also discuss, analyze, and have homework based on the reading selections from the TOG Literature program.This class will provide a solid foundation for our high school English Literature and Composition class.
Curriculum for this class: Tapestry of Grace Year 1
Grammar
Since proper grammar usage and knowledge is key to a well-written paper, it seemed to be a natural fit to add grammar to our writing program. Our goal for covering grammar is to help the students connect their grammar study to their own writing by utilizing proper sentence structure and mechanics. We will utilize the Fix It! Grammar program for our Level 2 students and Junior Analytical Grammar for our Level 3 students.
Level 2
Fix it! Grammar
Students hunt for and correct errors in daily passages that cumulatively tell a story. Fix It! encourages students to immediately apply new grammar knowledge in context, aiding in the transfer of grammar skills into their own writing.
Curriculum for the 2017_2018 school year: Fix It! Grammar: The Nose Tree
Level 3
Junior Analytical Grammar (JAG)
The Analytical Grammar program is based on the concept that grammar can be mastered and mastered without years and years of re-teaching the same topics over and over again. For more information on Analytical Grammar, visit www.analyticalgrammar.com.
Curriculum for the 2017_2018 school year: Junior Analytical Grammar
History
Our history program is scheduled to follow the 4 year cycle established by the Tapestry of Grace (TOG) history program. For the 2017_2018 school year, we will use the TOG Year 1 curriculum which covers Creation through the Fall of Rome. Coursework for this class will revolve around the weekly topics set forth in the Tapestry program in areas such as history, geography, literature, crafts/activities, timelines, presentations, etc.
In addition to the weekly classes, we will also plan some end-of-unit celebrations/activities/field trips to mark the various units we are studying. These may be held outside of the co-op's regularly scheduled operating hours. For more information on the TOG program, please visit www.tapestryofgrace.com and click on the Year 1 tab.
All families will need to purchase the digital edition of the Tapestry of Grace Year 1 Curriculum and the Year 1 Map Aids supplement. In addition, the Level 3 class will need to purchase a copy of the TOG Dialectic Evaluations supplement. History and literature books outlined by Tapestry for each level will be reviewed and facilitators will create and distribute a list of required books to be acquired. Students will need these books to complete work assigned for the classes.
Level 1
TOG Lower Grammar
Based on the TOG topic studied during the week, students will participate in crafts, activities, presentations, projects (ie. diorama, poster, show-and-tell), story time, or other fun and engaging activities as pre-determined by the class facilitators. Students will also have opportunities to learn about the geography pertaining to the week's study and work on memorization of key geography locations and other pre-determined information pertinent to the time era studied.
Level 2
TOG Upper Grammar
Based on the TOG topic studied during the week, students will participate in crafts, activities, presentations, projects (ie. diorama, poster, show-and-tell), story time, or other fun and engaging activities as pre-determined by the class facilitators. Students will also participate in corresponding map work for the week and work on memorization of key geography locations and other pre-determined information pertinent to the time era studied. Students will also read and discuss literature written during or about the time period studied.
Level 3
TOG Dialectic
This class will encapsulate the week's topics through interactive lectures, discussions, projects and activities, and geography. Students will prepare for class discussions by answering at home questions from the pre-determined questions found in the curriculum. This class also focuses on teaching the students skills such as note-taking, study skills, time management, and accountability for work completed. We will culminate each unit studied with a take-home evaluation test created by TOG. The purpose of these evaluations is to prepare the students for the test taking environment at the high school level.
In addition to the weekly classes, we will also plan some end-of-unit celebrations/activities/field trips to mark the various units we are studying. These may be held outside of the co-op's regularly scheduled operating hours. For more information on the TOG program, please visit www.tapestryofgrace.com and click on the Year 1 tab.
All families will need to purchase the digital edition of the Tapestry of Grace Year 1 Curriculum and the Year 1 Map Aids supplement. In addition, the Level 3 class will need to purchase a copy of the TOG Dialectic Evaluations supplement. History and literature books outlined by Tapestry for each level will be reviewed and facilitators will create and distribute a list of required books to be acquired. Students will need these books to complete work assigned for the classes.
Level 1
TOG Lower Grammar
Based on the TOG topic studied during the week, students will participate in crafts, activities, presentations, projects (ie. diorama, poster, show-and-tell), story time, or other fun and engaging activities as pre-determined by the class facilitators. Students will also have opportunities to learn about the geography pertaining to the week's study and work on memorization of key geography locations and other pre-determined information pertinent to the time era studied.
Level 2
TOG Upper Grammar
Based on the TOG topic studied during the week, students will participate in crafts, activities, presentations, projects (ie. diorama, poster, show-and-tell), story time, or other fun and engaging activities as pre-determined by the class facilitators. Students will also participate in corresponding map work for the week and work on memorization of key geography locations and other pre-determined information pertinent to the time era studied. Students will also read and discuss literature written during or about the time period studied.
Level 3
TOG Dialectic
This class will encapsulate the week's topics through interactive lectures, discussions, projects and activities, and geography. Students will prepare for class discussions by answering at home questions from the pre-determined questions found in the curriculum. This class also focuses on teaching the students skills such as note-taking, study skills, time management, and accountability for work completed. We will culminate each unit studied with a take-home evaluation test created by TOG. The purpose of these evaluations is to prepare the students for the test taking environment at the high school level.
Foundations
We are hoping to offer our Foundations class for 3, 4 and 5 year old students. Our Foundations class will feature both a structured learning time and play-time. Curriculum for this class will be based on the Five in a Row program and will incorporate Social Studies, Geography, Language Arts, Applied Math, Science, and Art based upon the week's literature title.
This class will have a structured learning period from 9:15 to 12:15 and the free-play period from 1:15 to 2:30.
***Please note while this class is intended for siblings of students in levels 1-4 we may consider a family with only a Foundations student if space permits.
This class will have a structured learning period from 9:15 to 12:15 and the free-play period from 1:15 to 2:30.
***Please note while this class is intended for siblings of students in levels 1-4 we may consider a family with only a Foundations student if space permits.