CLASSES 2013-2014
MEMBERSHIP CLASSES:
CORE
*The core classes at all levels follow a four-year classical education cycle. This year all core classes will study early modern history (approximately 1450 to 1800). Future years will cover modern, ancient, and medieval history.
Core Grades 9-12
Teacher: Carol Burke
Supply fee:
Study of Early Modern British and American literature. The study will include analysis and critique of classic literature, critical thinking exercises, memorization, and debate. Expect between 4 and 5 hours of homework weekly.
Book and supply list will be available at registration.
Core Grades 6-8
Teacher: Amy Richert
Supply fee: $10.00
Study of Early Modern history and literature. Students will read, outline, complete maps and projects while studying the events of the era. We will also do hands-on projects and short presentations in class.
Books:
I, Juan de Pareja by Elizabeth Borton de Trevino
Amos Fortune: Free Man by Elizabeth Yates
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (abridged version from Puffin Classics)
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
The American Revolution by Bruce Bliven, Jr.
The Captain's dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe by Roland Smith
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Kingfisher History Encyclopedia (1999 or 2004 edition)
for all books except Oliver Twist, purchase from wherever you like, just be sure the book is unabridged. I usually find the Rainbow Resource Center has the best prices. Kindle or other electronic versions of books are acceptable.
for all books except Oliver Twist, purchase from wherever you like, just be sure the book is unabridged. I usually find the Rainbow Resource Center has the best prices. Kindle or other electronic versions of books are acceptable.
3 ring binder
loose leaf notebook paper
pencil or pen, colored pencils
an Atlas is helpful, but not absolutely necessary
Internet access is also helpful
Core Grades 4-5
Teacher: Diana Kehoe
Supply fee: $10.00
We will study Early Modern history along with literature. Class work will include short reports, reading, making maps, and hands-on projects.
Books:
Landing of the Pilgrims (Landmark)ISBN: 9780394846972 4.95Pocahontas (Childhood of Famous Americans)9780689808081 5.25
Robinson Crusoe (Classics for Young Readers)9780875527352 7.75
American Revolution (Landmark)9780394846965 4.95
Seaman: Dog Who Explored with Lewis and Clark (Gail Langer Karowski)9781561451906 7.50
Oliver Twist (Classic Starts) ***Do not purchase this yet! Ms. Kehoe may be able to get inexpensive copies for all students in the class.9781402726651 5.50
(Prices for the above books are from Rainbow Resource Center)
The Story of the World, Volume 3, Early Modern Times
Core Grades 1-3
Teacher: Linda Landerholm
Supply fee: $20.00
We will learn about history, geography, literature, and do narrations and memorization to learn about the Early Modern period of history. This class will include plenty of hands-on activities.
Books: The Story of the World, Volume 3, Early Modern Times
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
General Physical Education
Grades K-2
Teacher: TBA
Supply fee: $5 per semester
We will rotate different sports, activities, and games depending on the season. This class will take place outside whenever possible.
RELIGION
Saints Club
Teacher: Bernie Gleiter
Grades: K-2
Supply fee: $5 per semester
Learn more about the lives of the saints through stories, play acting, games, and crafts. We will study what makes a person a saint and focus on virtues and how to apply them to our lives. We will do service projects, mainly through making cards for those in need.
Religion Grades 3-4
Teacher: Rebecca Wick
Supply fee:
Religion Grades 5-6
Teacher: Nancy Brandon
Supply fee: $10 per semester
No workbooks needed
Religion Grades 7-8
Teacher: Nancy Brandon
Supply fee: $10 per semester
No workbooks needed.
Text/materials needed: workbook for your grade (see teacher for which one), Apostolate’s Family Catechism, the Bible, Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Description: This class is part of a complete curriculum. All religion classes 1st through 8th grade will continue to use this curriculum at Annunciation. The main text is the Apostolate’s Family Catechism. This program uses a multi-media approach and draws from Sacred Scripture, Vatican II, papal documents, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other theological resources, all in age-appropriate sequence. Students must purchase the workbook for the appropriate grade level.
Church History, Bible Timeline
Grades 9-12
Teacher: Aaron Drog
Supply fee: $5 per semester
Books: Catholic Bible
SCIENCE
General Science
Grades 7-8
Teacher: Kris Rose
Supply fee: $20
This course is a broad scope and sequence covering the scientific method, simple machines, geology, human anatomy and physiology. We will be performing experiments in class using typical household items. Students will learn how to create a lab book, emphasizing sequential order, completeness, and neatness. There are 16 modules with a test after each module. There will be 1-2 hours of required reading per week.
Book: Exploring Creation with General Science by Dr. Jay L. Wile (from Apologia press)
Botany (Fall Semester)/Zoology (Spring Semester)
Grades 5-6
Teacher: Amy Newburn
Supply fee: $20 per semester
We will cover a chapter a week. Students will be required to read 15-20 page chapters and answer questions at the end of the chapter. We will also make a nature journal, some journal assignments will be completed at hom. In class we will discuss the chapter, do experiments, and have quizzes.
Book: Apologia's Young Explorer Series: Exploring Creation with Botany by Jeannie Fulbright. (from Apologia press)
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no.2 pencils, sharpened
pen
lined paper, wide ruled preferred
plain paper (drawing or copy paper) - to be used for sketches
(Teacher will supply each student with a 1" 3-ring binder with page protectors to be used as Nature Journal)
Astronomy (Fall Semester)/Zoology (Spring Semester)
Grades 3-4
Teacher: Bernie Gleiter
Supply fee: $20 per semester
Fall-We will cover one chapter each week. Students will be expected to read the chapter at home. We will go over end of the chapter questions in class, do projects in class, review information from the chapter and have in-class quizzes. A syllabus will be given out at the beginning of the semester.
Book: Exploring Creation with Astronomy by Jeannie Fulbright (Apologia Press)
Science 1-2
Grades: 1-2
Teacher: Theresa Thorp
Supply fee: $10 per semester
Science and nature activities, crafts, and experiments.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Tiny French
Grades K-2
Teacher: Gwen Sittnick
Supply fee: $10.00
An early introduction to French phonemes and common words through songs, games, and crafts. Younger is better when it comes to language learning, and can lay the groundwork for future language study. Mrs. Sittnick will use easily available craft supplies and flash cards as well as materials from Poster Pals in the class.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Grades: Junior high and high school
Teacher: Bill Landerholm
A course in Public Speaking will enhance oral communication skills and promote confident speaking habits. This one-semester course will require each student to prepare and deliver three major speeches, while participating in class discussions and debate topics. Students will be graded on class participation, written assignments, speeches, and debate.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Grades: Junior high and high school
Teacher: Bill Landerholm
A course in Public Speaking will enhance oral communication skills and promote confident speaking habits. This one-semester course will require each student to prepare and deliver three major speeches, while participating in class discussions and debate topics. Students will be graded on class participation, written assignments, speeches, and debate.
ELECTIVE CLASSES:
These classes are NOT included in the membership fee. There is tuition charge for each class that is paid directly to the teacher.
ART
Grades 9-12
Teacher: Mary Schermerhorn
Fee: $90
Teacher will provide all materials.
Students observe demonstrations by the instructor and will use a wide variety of art materials. Materials include paints, printing inks, pen and ink, charcoals, pastels, and clay. They will develop skills in composition, design, drawing, painting, sculpture, and print making. We will study basic art principles and elements and art terminology.
Grades 6-8
Teacher: Mary Schermerhorn
Fee: $90
Teacher will provide all materials.
Students observe demonstrations by the instructor and will use a wide variety of art materials. Materials include paints, printing inks, pen and ink, charcoals, pastels, and clay. They will develop skills in composition, design, drawing, painting, sculpture, and print making. We will study basic art principles and elements and art terminology.
Grades 3-5
Teacher: Mary Schermerhorn
Fee: $90
Teacher will provide all materials.
This class will teach the elements of art: line, shape, color, texture, and value. We will use principles of design, repetition, rhythm, variety, contrast, balance, harmony and unity in our projects as well. We will paint, draw, and sculpt, using a fun and varied assortment of media.
SCIENCE
Biology
Grades 9-12
Teacher: Aaron Drog
Fee: $75 per semester, supply fee of $10, and a dissection kit will need to be purchased (one per family) at a cost of $25
This is a college-prep course that provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary, the scientific method, the five kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems, with lab experiments completed both at home and in class.
Course expectations: Students will be expected to keep a Lab Journal and perform some labs at home, recording their findings in the journal, and bringing them to class each week to share their experiences. Worksheets will be handed out to be completed at home and brought back to class for grading and credit. As we are only meeting once a week, heavy emphasis will be placed on reading assignments from the text, as time will be limited and lectures condensed to strike on the most important information. Study guides will be handed out ahead of time so students can prepare for tests. As this is a college prep course, students will be expected to have ALL assignments completed and the reading done before class starts each Friday.
This is a college-prep course that provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology. Emphasis will be placed on vocabulary, the scientific method, the five kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, and ecosystems, with lab experiments completed both at home and in class.
Course expectations: Students will be expected to keep a Lab Journal and perform some labs at home, recording their findings in the journal, and bringing them to class each week to share their experiences. Worksheets will be handed out to be completed at home and brought back to class for grading and credit. As we are only meeting once a week, heavy emphasis will be placed on reading assignments from the text, as time will be limited and lectures condensed to strike on the most important information. Study guides will be handed out ahead of time so students can prepare for tests. As this is a college prep course, students will be expected to have ALL assignments completed and the reading done before class starts each Friday.
Books: Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd Edition by Wile and Durnell (Apologia Press)
Other supplies: 3 ring binder, college-ruled paper, Laborator Journal (can be an ordinary spiral notebook), colored pencils for labeling diagrams.
Other supplies: 3 ring binder, college-ruled paper, Laborator Journal (can be an ordinary spiral notebook), colored pencils for labeling diagrams.
Introduction To Circuitry
Prerequistie: completion of Pre-Algebra
Teacher: Tom Gleiter
Fee: $20.00
This class will cover the basics of ciruitry such as Ohm's Law, how a battery works, how circuit components work, how to use micro controllers, and the making of wireless circuits. Students will have a hands on experience with circuit boards.
Minimum 4, Maximum 7 students.
WRITING
Writing for 4-6 graders
Teacher: Carol Burke
Fee: $50
Please note:
Most classes will have minumum and maximum enrollments. Those will be noted on the registration forms for each class.
Tuition for all classes is due on the first day of class. We do not require a deposit when you register for the class. Most teachers are willing to take payments if you prefer to not pay the entire amount on the first day. Please contact individual teachers about fees for their classes.
You are not obligated to take the core classes if you are attending the cooperative.
