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Friday Homeschool Enrichment Classes
Mountain Christian Church
Cedar Crest, New Mexico
In Him Homeschoolers
www.inhimhome.org
Coordinator
Mrs. Lisa Silva
2A Locust Hill Rd
Tijeras, NM 87059
286-7990
E-mail fullhousewithsix@aol.com
July 18, 2007
Friday Enrichment Classes 2007-2008 School Year
Welcome to another year of Friday Enrichment Classes. This years classes will begin on September 7th, 2007. This year we will be meeting at Mountain Christian church located at 12242 Hwy N 14, Cedar Crest.
As we begin this new year of schooling thanking God that we are able to continue these classes and continue to ask his blessings upon us.
As was changed last year, there is a dress code for the classes and all events that run through the In Him group, including TAG. Young ladies are not allowed to wear spaghetti strap shirts without an additional shirt over that. No cleavage is to be exposed, and no bare midriffs. No short shorts or mini-skirts are allowed. Young men are not to have their pants hanging off of their behinds. If such clothing is worn to the classes, clothing that we have purchased and is clean will be given to the student to put over their clothing until the end of the school day.We want to always keep our dress code pleasing in the lord.
Secondly, we will start this year at Mountain Christian Church on N 14. We are very grateful to the church for allowing us to use their church. An insurance fee will be collected per family.There will be no facility fee paid to the church since the insurance premium is a request of the church in order for us to use the church. We will however work closely with the church to do several projects throughout the school year in helping the church with whatever may come up and need to be taken care of at the church, since they are allowing us to use the church free of charge.
As was started last year, each family will have to take a day of chaperoning. That will be a full day of chaperoning, irregardless if your child(ren) takes one class or all. On the class sign up sheet, please list your first 3 preferences for dates, I will fill in the calendar on a first come, first serve basis, and will send one (1) email at the beginning of Septemeber with dates and family members listed. IT IS EACH FAMILY’S RESPONSIBILITY to keep track of their dates and to find a replacement if need be. If the dates you have choosen are already taken, I will call you to find alternate dates. The chaperoning is not an option, it is a mandatory part of the classes, ALL that take a class, must chaperone.
A reminder that we are a closed campus, teens with a drivers licenses will need to bring lunch with them, since no one is allowed to leave in-between their classes. Also, no “visitors” are allowed at the church. This refers to friends of those taking the classes, boyfriends/girlfriends, etc. These classes are for our educatinal benefit not our social.
Cell phone use needs to be kept to a minimal. These classes again are for our educational benefit. If your child(ren) have a big gap between classes, please send bookwork from home for them to do. Time spent on the phone is a distraction to others.
These classes are age appropriate for those 5 years of age and older. Please pay attention to each class description for the different age requirements.
Included in this letter is our schedule for the year, classes offered with descriptions, amount of classes, and a Contact/Release of Liability Form.
Classes Start Dates, Descriptions & Prices
All Classes start on September 7th
Class Schedule is as follows: (Please write this down on your calendars immediately to avoid calls and emails to me next semester regarding the schedule).
Start date is September 7th for all classes and run every week, with the noted exceptions of those classes listed below.
First Semester classes will meet on September 7th and continue every Friday through November 16th.
Around the World Geography classes will be on September 21, October 19th,
November 16th.
Unit Study classes will be on September 7th, October 12th, November 2nd
PE Classes will be on Sepemebr 14th and 28th, October 5th and 26th, November 9th
Second Semester classes will meet on January 11th and continue every Friday until March 14th, we will be off on March 21st for Good Friday, we will meet again March 28th through April 11th, we will be off on April 18th for the Homeschool Convention and will meet again on April 25th for the last day of most of the classes.
Around the World Geography classes will be on January 18th, February 15th, March 14th, and April 25th
Unit Study classes will be on January 11th, February 1st and 29th, and April 4th
PE classes will be on January 25th, February 8th and 22nd, March 7th and 28th,
and April 11th.
Classes Are:
Geometry
Teacher: Shannon Hoskovec
Time: 1:00 to 2:15 on Fridays
Tuesday @ my home from 4pm to 5pm (This is somewhat negotiable depending on how many students sign up and what time works well for all.)
A schedule will be given out by the teacher on exact dates for this class at the first class.
Fee:
$20 one time fee for copies
$50 per month per Student
Materials:
Discovering Geometry: An Inductive Approach, Second Edition by Michael Serra
(I have the Discovering Geometry books)
2” 3 Ring Binder w/Dividers (about six)
Loose Leaf Paper
Scientific Calculator
Very Helpful:
Bible
Dictionary
Concordance
Internet
Email
Any hands on geometry manipulative (also known as toys) you might have available
The Discovering Geometry: An Inductive Approach Answer Key & Teacher’s Guide
Prerequisite:
Must have had Algebra I
Synopsis:
This is an inductive approach to the study of Geometry. The book assumes the student will be doing the learning and not just absorbing idle facts. I require the student to keep a notebook that will have the following sections, at least:
Vocabulary
Notes
(this will include notes from class and problem session as well as notes from the text – the student is required to read the text as well as do problems assigned from it)
Homework
Tests & Quizzes
Research Paper
Projects
Grades will be based on the Notebook, Tests, Research Paper, and Homework completion. I will not grade every homework assignment. I encourage the student to have access to the teacher’s guide and answer key. I saw some for sale at Amazon.
Topics covered include: Geometry in Art, Inductive Reasoning, Geometric Properties, Transformations & Tessellations, Area, Pythagorean Theorem, Volume, Ratio & Proportions, Trigonometry, Deductive Reasoning, and Proofs.
The class schedule would include a lecture time and problem solving time. Tests will be given on determined days and some will be take home. There will a final in May sometime.
All my classes have a short paper on a person influential in the study of that class. This would be a person who influenced or gave ideas toward the advancement of Geometry. The paper is to be two pages in length. I am looking more for mathematical and biographical information about the study and not completely grammatical (though readability is nice). Also, I am considering a few Geometric projects and group activities. That should be fun.
Drama II – Intermediate Class
Offered for grades 9-12*
*interested 8th graders may apply but are not guaranteed a slot in the class
Teachers: Katya Voss and Daniella Neal
Cost: $80/student; $50 for each subsequent child enrolled from the same family
Time: 3:30 – 5:30
Maximum: 30 students
High school drama employs all the elements of a dramatic production – acting, costumes, set, props, lighting, and sound – to teach the students how a theater company works. The best way to learn drama is to practice it. The main focus of the class will be centered around preparation for and performance of one play at the end of the year. All elements of the play will be created and produced by the students. Side assignments relating to the history of the theater, dramatic techniques, and acting exercises may also be assigned. No previous drama experience necessary. Parts will be assigned based upon audition – all students are guaranteed a part. Performances will be held on the evenings of Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, and we will have rehearsal every day that week.
About the teachers:
Katya Voss was homeschooled through 12th grade and graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of New Mexico in 2005. She is currently a stay-at-home wife and mom to her husband Robert and son Joseph. This is her fourth year teaching drama for the In-Him homeschool group. Previous productions directed include Macbeth, As You Like It, Robin Hood, Westmark, and Sherlock Holmes.
Daniella Neal was also homeschooled through 12th grade. She is currently a junior at UNM, majoring in Business and minoring in English. This will be her second year working with In-Him drama. Productions acted in include Macbeth, As You Like It, The Taming of the Shrew, and The Merchant of Venice; productions directed include Sherlock Holmes.
Biology Labs Class
Teacher: Nanetta Landry
Cost: $60.00 per student
Time: 1: 45 to 3:15
DATE
LAB
September 7
Introduction: 1.1
Introduction, Classification & Biological keys; Handouts: 1.2
September 14
M
1.2 and 2.1
Intro. Microscope, Start Cultures for Pond Life, Handouts
September 21
M
2.2 and ( 3.1 ?)
Pond Life Go over Kingdoms. Handouts
September 28
M
3.2 and 3.3
Protozoa & Algae Handouts
October 5
M
4.1, 4.2
Fungi Kingdom Mushrooms & Yeast (Gloves and Mask) Start Molds take home to grow.
October 12
M
4.3 & 4.4
Fungi Kingdom Molds Handout Diffusion & Osmosis
October 19
5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Diffusion, Start Osmosis, take home to finish. Do 5.3 first then 5.1 then start 5.2 and send home. Handout Cell Structure
October 26
M
6.1 & 6.2
Cell Structure Handouts DNA
November 2
7.1
DNA Extraction Handout Mitosis
November 9
7.2
Mitosis & Meiosis Handout for Genetics
November 16
8.1, 8.2, 8.3
Mendelian Genetics, Send home family genetics research handouts
January 11
8.4
Review Classification; Go over family genetics research. Handout Carbon, Oxygen, Water cycles.
January 18
10
Greenhouse Effect Handout for Sponges & Hydra
January 25
M
11.1 & 11.2
Sponges & Hydra Handout Worms
February 1
M
11.3 & 11.4
Worm Dissection & Observe Planarian Handout
February 8
12.1
Crayfish Dissection Handout
February 15
12.2
Insect Classification Handout
February 22
13.1
Perch Dissection Handout
February 29
13.2
Frog Dissection Handout
March 7
16.1
Bird Embryology
March 14
Snake or Bird Lab or Trip
March 21
14.1
Leaf Identification
March 28
14.2
Anthrocyanins & PH determine Leaf Color
April 4
M
14.3
Cross Section of roots, stems, & Leaf
April 11
15.1 &15.2
Flower Dissection Turn in Lab Books
April 25
Grade or Make Up
This syllabus is subject to change!
This class corresponds to Apologia Biology but can be beneficial for most Biology courses. There will be two labs that will be taken home to complete and one family genetics sheet to complete over the winter break. The students will need to read through the handouts given the week before class so they will understand the lab. We will discuss the concepts for each lab.
Students will need a 3-ring notebook, colored pencil set, pencils, and an old shirt, apron or lab coat to cover their clothes during the labs.
Bible Study Class
Teacher: Dawn McCready
Cost: $20.00 per student (minimum of 10)
Time: 5:45 to 6:45, to begin September 7th and continue through October 26th.
This will be an eight week study for teenage girls who are trying to remain
godly in a very un-godly world. This study will tackle the issues of
conformity, purity, politics among girls, modesty, true self worth (the way
God sees us), sexual purity, and last but not least, relationships with
guys.
The Bible study is called "His Girl," by Vicki Courtney. The study is
designed for high-school age girls, ages 14 to 18.
I will provide everything you need for the study, and provide a light
snack. You need to bring your own Bible, yourself, and be ready for
discussion.
Drama I – Beginner class
Offered for grades K-8
Teachers: Katya Voss and Daniella Neal
Cost: $50/semester; $25 for each subsequent child enrolled from the same family
Time: 2:00 – 3:15 pm
Maximum: 25 students
This class is offered as 2 separate semesters; students can sign up for one or both. Students will memorize and rehearse lines for their assigned parts, learn staging in preparation for the performance, and assist leaders with creation of set, costumes, and props. This class will perform 2 short plays, the first on November 30th, the second on April 30th. All students are guaranteed a part. No previous drama experience necessary.
About the teachers:
Katya Voss was homeschooled through 12th grade and graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of New Mexico in 2005. She is currently a stay-at-home wife and mom to her husband Robert and son Joseph. This is her fourth year teaching drama for the In-Him homeschool group. Previous productions directed include Macbeth, As You Like It, Robin Hood, Westmark, and Sherlock Holmes.
Daniella Neal was also homeschooled through 12th grade. She is currently a junior at UNM, majoring in Business and minoring in English. This will be her second year working with In-Him drama. Productions acted in include Macbeth, As You Like It, The Taming of the Shrew, and The Merchant of Venice; productions directed include Sherlock Holmes.
Beginner's Spanish Class
Teacher: Joy Payne
Cost of Class: $80.00 first semester (September thru November)
Time: 9:00 to 10:00
Come join the fun as we learn a new language together! Play games, sing songs, and move your body as we learn the Spanish words for verbs, animals, household objects and much more. Class is geared toward children not yet reading. Cost of class includes up to 3 children in the same family, class is geared towards children 3 to 7 years of age, but older and younger are welcome too.
Music Class
Teachers: Karen Soto and Rhonda Wise
Price: $50 per family, per semester. Each family needs to provide one recorder (the instrument) per child in the class. Fall semester only. Spring TBA
Time: 10:00 to 11:00
Ages: 4 to 8
Each class will consist of learning rhythms, how to read notes, and types of notes. Each class will also have recognition of certain instruments and how to play some of them. The last 45 minutes to 30 minutes will consist of learning different songs.
September will focus on fall songs.
October will focus on fall songs and some Halloween.
November will focus on holiday songs possibly ending with a concert.
Chemistry: Pre-level 1 Class
Teacher: Karen Wood
Ages/Grades: K through 3
Cost:
1 – 6 students $155.00 per child/4 mth payment plan $38.75
7 – 11 students $144.00 per child/4 mth payment plan $36.00
12 or more students $133.00 per child/4 mth payment plan $33.25
second child same famiy, $95.00 total/4 mth payment plan $23.75
Time: 11:00 to 12:00
Students introduced to the Scientific Method, using the REAL SCIENCE 4 KIDS series. Hands on Experiments each session, 11 week course
Topics covered: Atoms, Molecules, Molecules Meet, Acids and Bases, Acids and Bases React, Mixtures, Un-Mixing, Food and Taste, Molecular Chains, Molecules in Your Body
All Laboratory supplies provided and include:
Hardcover Student text book, Student Laboratory workbook, Laminated Periodic Table of Elements in color and student binder
Chemistry: Level 1 Class
Teacher: Karen Wood
Ages/Grades: 4 through 6
Cost:
1 – 6 students $159.00 per child/4 mth payment plan $39.75
7 – 11 students $148.00 per child/4 mth payment plan $37.00
12 or more students $137.00 per child/4 mth payment plan $34.24
second child same famiy, $99.00 total/4 mth payment plan $24.75
Time: 12:30 to 2:00
Students introduced to the Scientific Method, using the REAL SCIENCE 4 KIDS series. Hands on Experiments each session, 11 week course
Topics covered: Atoms, Molecules, Molecules Meet, Acids and Bases, Acids and Bases React, Mixtures, Un-Mixing, Food and Taste, Molecular Chains, Molecules in Your Body
All Laboratory supplies provided and include:
Hardcover Student text book, Student Laboratory workbook, Laminated Periodic Table of Elements in color and student binder
World Geography Class
Teacher: Lorie Hawkes
Ages/Grades: 4th - 6th grade.
Cost is $85 for the two-hour class per semester, plus $10.00 supply fee.
Time: 10:00 to 12:00
Geography Songs by Educational Insights would be used with it's 27 catchy songs to teach names and locations of continents and countries. We will identify famous landmarks and interesting facts of major countries on each continent. We will label and color maps as well as have an art project corresponding to each area studied. Most review will be done in the form of games. This will be a fun and informative class with some outside work.
Please bring a loose leaf binder.
PE Class
Teacher: Sara Stanton
Cost: $50.00 per family, per semester
Ages: 4 to 10
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 (Twice a month class)
Dates: Varying dates, see above under semesters for exact dates of this class.
Join us as we take part in fun activities designed to get your children moving. We will focus on achieving physical fitness through aerobic activity and lots of games.
Around the World Geography Class
Teacher: Tanya Peasley
Cost: $10.00 per family
Ages: K through 5th
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 (Once a month class)
Dates: Varying dates, see above under semesters for exact dates of this class.
Join us as we study the different countries around the world. This will include mandatory family participation. Each family will sign up for ex: clothing, cultural, food, etc.
First month, prepared entirely by the Peasley family is: Japan
September – Japan
October – Germany
November – Egypt
Complete description will be provided first day of class, and spring months will be decided at that time as well.
Unit Study Class
Teacher: Lisa Silva
Cost: $15.00 per family
Ages: K through 5
Time: 3:30 to 5:00 (Once a month class)
Dates: Varying dates, see above under semesters for exact dates of this class.
Join us on a unit study exploration class,
September – Apples
October – Pumpkins
November – Cheese
Fieldtrips to corresponding topics will be set up, as close to class date as possible. Cost of these fieldtrips will be each family’s responsibility.
Spring semester topics TBA
Registration Form
Please check the following information for accuracy and return the completed form and money to me by September 4th. Classes start September 7th, which is the deadline. Make checks payable to In Him Homeschoolers. Mail check and registration form to: In Him Homeschoolers, 2A Locust Hill Rd, Tijeras 87059.
**Please print legibly. All areas are mandatory.**
Parents Name: _____________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ Zip:________________________
Phone (Home) _____________________________ (Cell) _________________________
Employment: Dad ____________________________________ Phone: ________________
Mom ____________________________________ Phone: _______________
Parents E Mail Address________________________________________________________
Dates available to cover a day of classes at the church:
1st) ______________________________________
2nd) ______________________________________
3rd) ______________________________________
Student information :
Name: ___________________________ Age: ____________ Grade: ______________
Name: ___________________________ Age: ____________ Grade: ______________
Name: ___________________________ Age: ____________ Grade: ______________
Insurance information: (Include all information necessary to get treatment and facility requested: ________________________________________________________________________
Please list any allergies or medical conditions that are necessary for us to know in case of an emergency:
____________________________________________________________________________________
The following is a parental permission and liability disclosure statement. Please read and sign it below.
I/We _______________________________________________ the parent(s) of ____________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________,hereby understand that there are risks involved in this/these classes. I/We do not hold responsible; Mountain Christian Church, the teacher, or any helper, responsible for any injury that may be sustained in relation to activities at this facility or for any class that my child(ren) may be participating in. I understand that the class is being taught as a service to the homeschool community. I agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this letter. I also understand that the teacher, nor any helpers are responsible for my children before, or after class(s). I as a parent agree to either be there when class is over or will assign someone for my child to leave with. I agree to hold the teacher, her/his helpers and Mountain Christian Church harmless in relation to my children’s participation in this/these classes and his or her use of this facility.
___________________________________________________ ___________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian Date
Classes participating in and cost:
Class Names: Students Name Cost:
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Subtotal of all class fees _____________________
Insurance Fee, MANDATORY $25.00 per family
Total of everything, insurance fee included _____________________
If you need more space, please use additional paper.
Notes _________________________________________________________________________________
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