Seattle Christian Homeschool Co-op Class Descriptions …

Seattle Christian Homeschool Co-op

Class Descriptions 2013-2014

Description: Either continuing or beginning (continuing students register first) private Suzuki violin

lessons for ages 5-12.

Required Text: “Suzuki Violin Book & CD – Vol #1”. Students will also be required to pay for and acquire

their own violin via renting or purchasing and /or any additional supplies.

Homework Expectations: 20+ minutes of at-home practicing, five days a week

Instructor: Natalie Dahl

Teacher Fee: $10 per lesson for a 20-minute private lesson

Maximum Number of Students: Individual private lessons

Time: Throughout the Day

**This class is full Blocks A & B

Description: Learn the skills to become a barista. Class will cover the skills of espresso grind and

extraction, brewed coffee techniques, milk texturing. Additionally students will learn how to make

change, provide excellent customer service and perform machine maintenance.

Required Text: None

Homework Expectations: Students must obtain a food handler’s license (see your county health

department)

Instructor: Tom Kernan

Supply Fee per trimester: None

Minimum Number of Students: 1

Maximum Number of Students: 2

Blocks A-D Classes Offered Throughout the Day

Espresso Bar (Age 14 and up)

Beginning Suzuki Violin (Ages 5 – 12)

Time: Throughout the day

* Note: The nursery is available for the babies and toddlers of parents who are teaching or assisting in a

class the same block. Children age 2 or younger as of September 1, 2013 may be in the nursery (older kids

go to preschool-preK).

Babies and toddlers need to be registered for the nursery at the time that your other students are

registered.

Nursery Leaders: Joy Forehand (Blocks TBD)

Supply Fee per year: $5 per child per block (write checks out to Kay Swartwood)

Time: Throughout the Day (specific Blocks TBD based on need)

* Note: Preschool-preK is open to children whose parent is teaching or assisting in a class the same block.

Kids must be 3 years old by September 1, 2013 (younger kids go to the nursery). Kids older than age 4 may

be registered for this class with permission from the leader only.

Preschool-preK students need to be registered at the time that your other students are registered.

Description: Each block will be somewhat different, recognizing that most preschoolers will join us for two

blocks. We’ll be working on our classroom etiquette, but mostly we’ll have fun!

Blocks B and D will have a small, healthy snack, so be sure to let the co-op know of any food allergies.

Required Text: None

Homework Expectations: None

Leaders: Robyn Doelman (Blocks A and B), Debbie Filbrun (Blocks C and D)

Supply Fee per year: $15 per child per block

Time: Throughout the Day

Preschool – PreK (3 year olds and 4 year olds) *

Nursery (Ages 2 and under) *

Description: “Sing to the Lord a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.” Ps 33:3.

Singing and playing instruments are meant to be a way for us to express ourselves to the Lord. As a

vocalist and pianist, Elizabeth Otto wishes to relate the delight of skillful music-making to her students.

Committed to giving the best learning experience possible to her students, Elizabeth strives to integrate

creative teaching methods that appeal to a wide range of learning styles. Pianists and vocalists ranging

from beginning to intermediate levels are welcome to participate in lessons. Parental presence during

lessons is welcomed to assist younger learners with practice at home.

(Please note: If this is the only SCHC lesson/class you sign up for, you will still need to register with the co-

op by submitting a Family Registration Contract and by paying the registration fee.)

Required Text: Materials are generally chosen by the instructor, depending on the age and experience of

the student. All materials are paid for by the parents of the students.

Homework Expectations: The key to improving any skill is practice! Students will be required to practice

an assigned amount of minutes per week based on age, level, and lesson time. In addition, the student will

receive a sheet of weekly practice goals detailing what should be practiced and what practice method

should be used.

Instructor: Elizabeth Otto

Tuition: Parents are expected to pay the full tuition in advance at the first lesson of each month for all of

the available class days in the month. It is also the expectation that students who sign up for lessons are

doing so for the full school year, since it can be very difficult to fill lesson slots in the middle of the year.

Since the class days per month can vary, the tuition amount will vary accordingly. There are no refunds or

makeup lessons for missed lessons. A more detailed policy statement will be given to every parent, which

they will then sign and return to the teacher. Current tuition is $20 per weekly half-hour lesson. Tuition

rates are subject to change at the discretion of the teacher. Please reach Elizabeth at 206-713-2193 or

[email protected] for more information.

Supply Fee per year: $15 per year. Each student will receive a music binder starting at the beginning of

fall trimester. This binder should be brought to every lesson and will include materials for theory, warm-

ups, and technique exercises.

Time: Blocks A, B, and extended D: half-hour slots

Private Piano or Voice Lessons

Description: This class will study Early American History. We will incorporate geography, biographies, and

historical novels that correspond to the time period.

Required Text: To be determined

Homework Expectations: Homework will include reading at home and some reports at various times

during the year.

Instructor: Jeanette Mabry-Crissman

Supply Fee per trimester: $25 Fall Trimester, $25 Winter Trimester, TBD Spring Trimester. Fees will be

used for books, copy fees, maps, and supplies for activities.



Time: Block A: 9:30-10:25

**This class is full. Additional registrations will be added to the wait-list.

Description: Every week, we will read aloud a book from either volume 1 or 2 of the beloved Five in a Row

series by Jane Claire Lambert. After we read from this rich and colorful book, each child will have the

opportunity to enjoy up to 4 to 5 stations with activities that will help with further understanding of the

themes of the book.

Required Text: None


Instructor: Amy Erickson

Supply Fee per trimester: $15 per trimester




Block A 9:30 – 10:25

Five in a Row (K – 3rd Grade)

Early American History (3rd – 6th Grade)

Description: This course will cover the Apologia text Exploring Creation with General Science. The

curriculum covers scientific inquiry and how to analyze data, as well as an overview of topics such as

applied science, geology, archeology, biology, & anatomy. Class time will be broken up into a short lecture

followed by lab time. There will occasionally be tests and quizzes in class and at home. Students will also

be taught how to write lab reports and will be expected to write several during this course. (Students will

need access to a computer with Word and Excel to type up formal lab reports. Most public libraries have

the required software.) No previous science or algebra required.

Required Texts: Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd Edition ($47.59 on CBD), and Exploring

Creation with General Science Notebook, 2nd Edition ($22.99 on CBD)

Homework Expectations: Students will be expected to do a combination of reading (~15-20 pages a

week), note taking, study questions, tests, and occasionally lab write-ups at home (roughly 2-4 hours of

work).

Instructor: Hingdi Brown

Supply Fee per trimester: $35 Fall Trimester, $35 Winter Trimester, TBD Spring Trimester




Description: From computers, to street signs, from iPhones to Ikea instructions, we see, learn and

communicate every day through combinations of words and pictures. Using comic books as a

starting point, students will learn the fun and effective secrets of graphic design by learning to

create their very own comics.

NOTE: This class starts at 9:00.

Required Text: Any of the below:

• Rust: Visitor in the Field by Royden Lepp

• Cardboard or Tommysaurus Rex by Doug Tennaple

• (any) Bone by Jeff Smith

• (any) Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson

NOTE: The majority of the class will be on paper, but there will be lessons in Photoshop. In those

instances it will be recommended, but not necessary for the student to have a laptop running the

software. Free trials are available.

General Science (6th – 9th Grade)

Graphic Design through Comic Book Storytelling (8th – 12th Grade)

Homework Expectations: An hour a week, plus students are encouraged to carry and maintain a

sketch book.

Instructor: Kevin Konrad Hanna

Supply Fee per trimester: $20 per trimester. Supply fee will cover various art supplies.



Time: Block Extended A: 9:00-10:25


Description: Fall and Winter Trimester: Paper is a versatile material with many uses. We will spend the

fall and winter trimesters transforming this simple textile into a variety of craft projects. Projects will

include journals, origami, mosaic, paper bag pockets, papel picado, silhouettes, envelope books,

snowflakes, quilling, pop-up cards, paper Mache puppets, crepe birds/fancy bouquets, and envelope

keepsakes.

Spring Trimester: We will explore batik in a kid-friendly way with no hot wax or vats of dye. Because batik

is a multi-step process requiring time for drying, we will be working on different steps of several projects

at once. We will also learn some basic stitching techniques (tying knots in thread, back stitch, whip stitch,

tying off thread to finish) to put finishing touches on our projects. Projects will include pillow casings, doll

(or stuffed animal) blanket and pillow sets, and wall hangings. We may even attempt purses/pouches if we

have enough time and budget.

Required Supplies: Required Papercraft Supplies: 2013-2014 calendar journal (any size will do, but I

suggest 5x7 or larger), x-acto knife and cutting mat, sharp scissors, ruler, acid free glue sticks, masking

tape, markers, and decorative papers. *The following are not required but will make for a much more

enjoyable journaling experience: stamps/ink pad, stickers, washi tape (fun Japanese tapes), watercolors,

and “scraps” from any leftover paper projects – there is no such thing as trash!

For fall/winter trimester:

• You must send a project bag for bringing home completed projects. You student needs to bring the

above required papercrafting supplies to each class each Friday.

For spring trimester:

• You must send a smock (or large work shirt) every day of class as we will be using glue and paint that

can ruin clothing.

• You must send a project bag for bringing home completed or partially completed projects.

Handcrafts: Paper, Batik, Stitching (3rd – 6th Grade)

Homework Expectations: Fall/Winter: Your student will need to journal daily. Spring: Some stitching to

progress on a project outside of class time may be needed.

Instructors: Shelly Lischke (Fall/Winter), Kay Swartwood (Spring)

Supply Fee per trimester: $25 for Fall Trimester, $15 for Winter Trimester, $30 for Spring Trimester.

Papercraft supply fees will be used to purchase the following of which your student will be creating

projects with in class and taking home tools at the end of the winter trimester. Specialty papers, bone

folder, paper bags, Velcro, quilling kits, envelopes, tracing paper, PVC glue, acrylic paints, fabric, ribbon,

bookbinding materials, paper fasteners, floral wire and tape.

Spring supply fees will be used to purchase for each student: 1yd of cotton fabric, a pillow form, batting,

thread, needles, dowel, blue glue, acrylic paints, paint brush set, and a zipper. I initially priced these out to

over $30 per student, so I will be relying on sales or will drop the purse/pouch project to stay within

budget.




Description: Join us on an adventure as we learn to read, write, and speak Spanish. Spanish vocabulary,

grammar, and conversation will be emphasized. The class will cover numbers, telling time, definite and

indefinite articles, adjectives, dates, the three types of Spanish verbs: -AR, -ER, -IR and irregular verbs.

We will supplement our Spanish text with games, quizzes, and Bible verses in Spanish. Supply fee includes

a binder, worksheets, binder inserts and a bi-monthly Spanish magazine. This class covers the first

semester of High School Spanish. Most students take this class for High School credit, so all students must

be prepared to keep up.

Required Texts:

1. Spanish is Fun Book 1 4th Edition (softbound edition)

By Heywood Wald, Ph.D

AMSCO Publishing

ISBN 978-1-56765-815-6

2. Spanish is Fun: Cuaderno de ejercicios 4th Edition

By Heywood Walk, Ph.D

AMSCO Publishing

ISBN 978-1-56765-817-0

Please purchase the two required textbooks. These textbooks will be used next year in Spanish 1B as both

Spanish 1A and Spanish 1B use the same textbooks. They are available from the University Book Store,

amazon.com or www.amscopub.com

Spanish 1A (6th – 12th Grade)

Homework Expectations: 2-3 hours of homework per week.

Instructor: Janet Cairns

Tuition: $55 per trimester

Supply Fee per year: $30.00 per year. The supply fee includes a binder, binder inserts, and worksheets.



Time: Block A, 9:30-10:25

Description: Similar to library storytime, young students will gather together to have wonderful books

read to them. Story-related activities will follow in a simplified unit study approach.

Required Text: None


Instructor: Lynn Roodhouse

Supply Fee per year: $20 per year. The supply fee will cover individual student craft supplies;

printing/copies; carpet tile for storytime circle; treats for end of trimesters; additional miscellaneous craft

supplies needed.





Description: In this class, your child will learn some of the basics of drawing using the book Drawing with

Children by Mona Brookes. We will talk about/critique works of art using the Come Look with Me series by

Gladys S. Blizzard. We will learn about different types of instruments and composers using the book The

Block B 10:30 – 11:25

Art & Music Appreciation (2nd – 4th Grade)

Storytime Circle and More (K-3rd Grade)

Story of the Orchestra by Robert Levine. We will learn about and listen to parts of Peter and the Wolf and

the Nutcracker. This class will be geared more to 2nd-4th graders.

Required Text: None


Instructor: Anna Hitchcock

Supply Fee per trimester: $25 Fall Trimester, $15 Winter Trimester, $10 Spring Trimester. Supply fee will

be used for drawing paper, markers, pencils, musical instruments, coloring books, and copies.



Time: Block B: 10:30-11:25


Description: Come join us for Biblical Readers! Using a modified version of Simply the Story, this class will

engage students in New Testament portion of the Bible. The students will internalize God's Word and

learn to share their faith as they listen to, retell, and act out a different story from the Bible each week.

Reading skills are not required for this class, but listening skills are. :)

Required Text: None

Homework Expectations: None. You may enjoy having your child tell you the story they learned in class,

however.

Instructor: Camille Hamlin

Supply Fee per trimester: $7 per trimester (Supply Fee will cover teacher materials, copying fees, class

parties, video producing costs, arts and craft supplies, etc.)



Time: Block B: 10:30-11:25

Description: This course will cover the Apologia text Exploring Creation with General Science. The

curriculum covers scientific inquiry and how to analyze data, as well as an overview of topics such as

General Science Experiments (3rd – 6th Grade)

Biblical Readers: New Testament (K-3rd Grade)

applied science, geology, archeology, biology, & anatomy. Class time will be broken up into a short lecture

followed by lab time. There will occasionally be tests and quizzes in class and at home. Students will also

be taught how to write lab reports and will be expected to write several during this course. There will also

be several optional field trip opportunities during the year.

Required Text: Exploring Creation with General Science Notebook, 2nd Edition ($22.99 on CBD)

Homework Expectations: Students may be required to fill in pages of their General Science Notebook, or

given worksheets to fill out, or information to read and study. Students will also occasionally take tests at

home. Homework should take no more than 1-3 hours a week, depending on how quickly they work. A

couple times a year they may be expected to type up a lab report which may require an extra hour or

so. There will also be an open house project that they will need to complete – TBD later in the year.

Instructor: Hingdi Brown

Supply Fee per trimester: $25 per trimester. Supply fee will cover lab supplies and teacher materials.



Time: Block B: 10:30-11:25


Description: This high school literature course will help students learn and improve skills in reading,

analyzing, and writing about literature. This course will provide an introduction for students who have

done little literary analysis, but will also be challenging enough for more experienced students. Using short

stories, novels, poetry, and drama, students will learn literary elements including plot and structure,

characters, theme, setting, and point of view. Students will also become familiar with recognizing literary

devices such as allusions, parallelism, symbolism, and irony. This course will guide students in recognizing

an author’s worldview and comparing it to the biblical worldview so that they may exercise discernment in

all their reading. The primary focus for composition will be the literary analysis essay, but students will

start the year off reviewing and practicing basic paragraph structure and have other opportunities to

practice writing skills.

This class will provide one full credit in English for high school students. Students will be graded on

homework, essays, quizzes, projects, and class participation.

Additional note: For students who struggle with reading, this is still an excellent course, as a majority of

the concepts are taught using short stories. If you are concerned about your student’s ability to complete

this course, please email or meet with me. My goal is to make this a valuable experience for all students

and to help them succeed!

Literature and Composition (8th – 12th Grade)

HONORS: I will be offering an Honors option for this course. Honors students will complete all the

assignments from the regular syllabus, but also have additional outside reading (including one or two

additional novels) and at least two extra papers. The Honors option will also require a Student Contract

signed by the student, parent, and teacher. Completing the Honors option in addition to the regular

coursework will allow the title “Honors” to be added to the student’s transcript. If you are interested in

having your student complete the Honors option, please let me know by the end of June so that I have

time to develop the Honors syllabus. My email is: [email protected] .

Required Texts:

• Windows to the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis, Student Book by Lesha Myers, 2008

edition. Available from http://www.excellenceinwriting.com. $29.00 (Student Book only)

• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain (any unabridged edition)

• The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy (any unabridged edition)

• The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde (any unabridged edition)

• 100 Best-Loved Poems (Dover Thrift Edition, ISBN 0486285537). The last four titles may be new or used, but they must be purchased (not from the library) as

annotating the text is a focus of this course.

Homework Expectations: 2 – 4 hours per week

Instructor: Sam Hunter

Supply Fee per trimester: $15 Fall Trimester, $15 Winter Trimester, no fee Spring Trimester. Please make

checks payable to Jennifer Hunter. Supply fees will cover teacher materials, printing/copies (including the

student homework packet), class treats at Christmas and the end of the year, and any necessary supplies

for our Student Showcase display.



Time: Block B: 10:30-11:25

Description: One of the best ways for kids to learn is through play. In this class, we will use fun, yet

challenging, puzzles and games to develop skills in a variety of areas, including Math, Language Arts, and

Logic. We will have an assortment of both group and individual games/puzzles based on age and skill

levels. If you plan to enroll your child(ren), and you have any materials which would be appropriate for

our class which you would be willing to loan us, please let the instructors know.

Required Text: None


Instructor: Edna Parzybok & Amy Erickson

Puzzles and Games: Play to Learn (3rd – 6th Grade)

Supply Fee per trimester: $20 Fall Trimester, $10 Winter Trimester, to be determined for Spring

Trimester but not to exceed $15. Supply fee will be used for materials for puzzles and games.



Time: Block B: 10:30-11:25

Description: Take your Spanish to a whole new level! Spanish 3 will cover year three of high school

Spanish. We will learn new grammatical structures, verb tenses, and vocabulary as we build on what you

have learned in Spanish 1 and 2. This class will cover the subjunctive, imperative, preterite, future,

conditional, and perfect tenses. Increased Spanish conversation is emphasized as the students expand

their knowledge of grammar. We will go to a nearby Mexican restaurant where the students will order in

Spanish. Supply fee includes a binder, worksheets and binder inserts. Like Spanish 2, this is an intense,

fast moving class. In class you will read, write, and speak Spanish as you have more opportunity to use

what you have learned.

Required Text: Available through www.amazon.com, www.alibris.com, and www.setonbooks.com

1) Spanish for Mastery 3: Situaciones, ISBN: 0-669-31365-3,

2) Spanish for Mastery 3: Situaciones, Workbook, ISBN: 0-669-31378-5

3) Spanish/English Dictionary (use the one you have from Spanish 2)

4) 501 Spanish Verbs, by Christopher Kendris, ISBN: 978-0-7641-7984-6, any edition, (use the one you

have from Spanish 2)

Homework Expectations: 3-4 hours per week

Instructor: Janet Cairns

Tuition per trimester: $55 per trimester tuition

Supply Fee per year: $30 per year supply fee. The supply fee includes a binder, worksheets and binder

inserts.



Time: Block B: 10:30-11:25

Spanish 3 (9th – 12th Grade)


Description: This class will work through the book The Thinking Toolbox by Hans Bluedorn and Nathaniel

Bluedorn, the same brothers who wrote The Fallacy Detective. This book is designed as 35 different

lessons to give the student tools to use for different thinking tasks. Some examples of lessons include:

When is it dumb to argue?; Using the Scientific Method.; Five rules of Brainstorming.; Who has a reason

to Lie?; How to analyze opposing viewpoints. This should be another great year of enjoying the Bluedorn

Brothers’ humor and wit while exploring logic.

It is helpful for students to have taken Informal Logic, but not required.

Required Text: The required text will be purchased by the teacher with the Fall Trimester supply fees

Homework Expectations: Reading 30 minutes a week with some writing assignments and possible project

at the end of the year.

Instructor: Michelle Buckingham

Supply Fee per trimester: $20 Fall Trimester, to be determined Winter and Spring Trimesters



Time: Block B: 10:30-11:25


Description: This class will cover primarily early American art, architecture and inventions. Inventors

include Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Henry Ford, and others that

contributed to current and future innovative advancements. Artists include Benjamin West, Mary Cassatt,

John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper and other artists and architecture from the Art in America

Curriculum. The class is structured with about 15minutes of lecture/powerpoint, group comprehension

questions and discussion and 20-30 minutes of hands- on experimenting/creating/painting/ building. At

the close of each trimester one project, a related short paper, and presentation is due.

Block C 12:30 – 1:25

The Thinking Toolbox (6th – 8th Grade)

American Art, Architecture, and Inventions (6th – 8th Grade)

Required Text: None

Homework Expectations: At the close of each trimester one project, a related short paper, and

presentation is due.

Instructor: Kristin Ianniciello




Time: Block C: 12:30-1:25

Description: Get your energy out and learn sportsmanship as we follow the official rules of the

game and play several variations of Dodge Ball! We keep it fair and focus on good sportsmanship,

but in the end, it is a contact sport. If your student doesn’t like getting pelted with a ball (foam),

this class is not for him/her. Students will want to wear comfortable clothing and bring a water

bottle to class each week.

Required Text: None


Instructor: Natalie Johnson

Supply Fee per trimester: $15 Fall Trimester, $10 Winter Trimester, $10 Spring Trimester




Description: Students will begin to work on creating stage presence in drama. We will play games that

help students learn how to use their bodies and be aware of how they are moving. We will use simple

stories such as No David and Cinderella to assist us in creating characters. At the end of every

class students will be writing or drawing (depending on ability level) in a reflection journal. This will help

them see what they learned and how they can use it.

Dodge Ball (K – 2nd Grade)

Drama (K – 3rd Grade)

Required Text: None

Homework Expectations: No more than 5-10 minutes a week

Instructor: Jessica Brady

Tuition and Supply Fee: $50 per trimester




Description: This class will engage the many facets of language arts; listening, reading, speaking,

writing. We will explore these areas of art and communication through three Newberry Award winning

books; one per trimester in the following order:

• The Sign of the Beaver

• The Courage of Sarah Noble

• The Island of the Blue Dolphins

Required Text: The above books

Homework Expectations: Required weekly reading and one book report per trimester

Instructor: Sara Pletsch





Language Arts through Newberry Books (3rd – 6th Grade)


Description: In Physical Education we will learn correct human body movement as it applies to

practical/function exercise and daily life. This will then be integrated into games, drills, and physical

fitness tests.

Required Text: None


Instructor: April Cole

Supply Fee per trimester: $20.00 per trimester. These funds will be used to buy equipment for the class

that the children will be allowed to take home at the end of the year.





Description: This class will be primarily student-led. The newspaper team will work together to publish a

total of 3 newspapers (one per trimester) during the co-op year, and possibly a yearbook. Students will

have the opportunity to learn organizational and time management skills as they are challenged to meet

deadlines for assigned projects. There will be an opportunity for students to apply their creative skills with

responsibilities such as writing, photography, and interviewing fellow students and co-op families. The

newspaper team will work together to coordinate and announce spirit days, and present opportunities for

co-op members to submit writings. Most importantly, the newspaper will have a section where co-op

members can build one another up in Christ by sharing an encouraging scripture or testimony of how God

is working in their lives. Students will need to have computer/internet access at home, and the occasional

use of a laptop in class would be helpful, but is not required.

Required Text: None

Homework Expectations: 1 hour per week, and possibly up to 2 hours per week toward the end of each

trimester

Instructor: Lynn Roodhouse

Supply Fee per trimester: $25 per trimester. The supply fee will be used primarily for newspaper printing

costs, and for minimal copies made for class handouts.

Physical Education (3rd -6th Grade)

Student Newspaper (6th - 12th Grade)





Description: This class consists of 15 weeks (fall) of United States Government and 15 weeks

(spring) of Economics. In the Government portion of the class we will get to study the institution

of government. The following topics will be covered: Federal, local, and state government,

contemporary government issues, Biblical understanding of government and the constitution. In

the Economics portion of the class is a survey of various economic topics. The following topics will

be covered: U.S. Economic History, how choices affect the economy, markets, money, labor, what

the Bible says about economics, business and the economy, government effects on the economy,

as well as others.

Required Text: Exploring Government, We Hold These Truths, Exploring Economics, and The

Stewardship of God's Riches, all by Ray Notgrass. The four books together are approximately $100

new. They are available individually or as two sets. They are available through Amazon, and the

author's website www.notgrass.com. You might also be able to find them through other retailers or

possibly used.

Homework Expectations: There will be 4-5 hours of homework each week. Homework will consist

of weekly reading, writing assignments, and projects.

Instructor: Molly Lilja (Government), Christina Howell (Economics)

Supply Fee per trimester: $20 Fall Trimester, $10 Winter Trimester, to be determined for Spring

Trimester but not to exceed $15. Fees will cover the cost of teacher texts, copies, field trips, and

supplies for projects/reports.




Description: As Christians, God calls us to commit our time, talent, and treasure to Him. However, many

young musicians today are not presented with the opportunity to learn the skills necessary to use their

Worship Team Methods (8th – 12th Grade)

United States Government/Intro to Economics (9th – 12th Grade)

God-given talents in the church. The emphasis of this class is practical team-building that will result in

students learning how to confidently play their instruments in a worship setting. Students will individually

and as a team learn to develop musical techniques specific to their instruments that will allow them to

play worship music as a band.

In addition to practicing and performing worship songs, students will also receive an introduction to

worship theology as well as primary-level music theory. Some ways in which the band will be serving the

co-op may include but are not limited to: Christmas celebration/Craft Fair day, leading worship during

chapel, and leading worship during the student showcase night at the end of the year.

Through this course, our vision is not only to help developing musicians but to instill a desire to glorify God

with our instruments. (Ps 33:3)

Prerequisites: • Students must have some level of proficiency in their desired instrument. Although the

class is geared towards 8-12 graders, younger students are given the opportunity to register if granted

permission from the teacher.

• Because contemporary-style instruments are primarily used in worship teams today, this class is focused

on training students who are vocalists, pianists, guitarists, bassists and drummers.

• Students who do not claim vocals as their primary instrument will need to bring their own instrument

(bass, guitar, amp, etc.) to class on Friday with the exception of piano and percussion/drums which are

provided by CCC.

• On days where the band is leading worship in chapel, students will need to meet in the chapel from

9:00am - 9:25am to sound check and run through the songs. This will occur approximately once every four

weeks, and students will be informed of the required dates ahead of time.

• During the registration process, priority will be given to new students who wish to register for this class.

If there is available space after new students have registered, available slots will be offered to returning

students based on age and instrument.

Required Text: Bible

Homework Expectations: Minimum practice of music being studied three times week and occasional

assignments of arranging music, studying Scripture, etc.

Instructors: Elizabeth Otto and Jason Lischke

Tuition: $50 per trimester (to Elizabeth Otto)

Supply Fee per year: $10 per year (covers copy/printing fees and the purchase of .mp3 recordings used in

class)





Description: This class will cover primarily early American art, architecture and inventions. Inventors

include Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Henry Ford, and others that

contributed to current and future innovative advancements. Artists include Benjamin West, Mary Cassatt,

John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper and other artists and architecture from the Art in America

Curriculum. The class is structured with about 15 minutes of lecture/powerpoint, group comprehension

questions and discussion and 20-30 minutes of hands- on experimenting/creating/painting/ building. At

the close of each trimester one project, a related short paper, and presentation is due.

Required Text: None

Homework Expectations: At the close of each trimester one project, a related short paper, and

presentation is due.

Instructor: Kristin Ianniciello




Time: Block D: 1:30-2:25

Description: Designed as the first high school-level science study a homeschooler takes, this edition of Dr.

Wile's biology curriculum includes more color illustrations; clarified explanations; easier experiments; and

a website with links to extra helps. Sixteen modules cover cell life, genetics, Creation science as an

alternative to evolution, ecology, insects, plants, reptiles, mammals, and more.

This is a rigorous high school science course, requiring regular reading, study, and memory work. In order

to help students succeed, the class facilitator will be offering a study group (tentatively scheduled for

Tuesdays from 10-noon, at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park). The study group will meet the same

Block D 1:30 – 2:25 (Extended Block 1:30 – 3:00)

Apologia Biology (9th – 12th Grade)

American Art, Architecture, and Inventions (3rd – 6th Grade)

weeks as class and will reinforce current modules. Camille Hamlin will facilitate this portion of the class,

and while not required, it is strongly recommended.

NOTE: This class goes until 3:00.

Required Text: Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd Edition: Textbook and Solutions/Test book,

by Dr. Jay L. Wile & Marilyn Durnell.

Students will also need their own Light Microscope, Apologia Biology Slide set/Microscope Kit, and Lab

Notebook (any). More information is available on the Apologia website or hometrainingtools.com.

Homework Expectations: 5-10 hours per week

Instructor: Dr. Erik Lilja

Supply Fee per trimester: $50 Fall Trimester, to be determined Winter and Spring Trimester, not to

exceed $20 per trimester. Supply fee will be used for gloves, drapes, cleaning supplies, dissection

materials, dissection kits



Time: Extended Block D: 1:30-3:00


Description: We will explore God’s creation using Apologia’s Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day.

This book builds on the other two Apologia zoology books, but because our students are young, the class

will be taught assuming that none of the students have used those books. We will keep it simple and focus

on the days of creation and the amazing land animals God created on the sixth day. We will read from the

book in class, keep a notebook, and do some fun experiments. The teacher will provide a detailed syllabus

for each trimester so parents know what we will cover during class time. That will give you the option of

extending your study in this book at home (it’s a big book!); however, that is entirely optional and you do

not need to purchase your own copy of the book unless you choose to do so.

Required Text: None


Instructor: Kay Swartwood (K-1st)

Supply Fee per year: $15 per year, due at registration. Supply fees will be used to purchase materials for

spiral-bound notebooks with specially printed pages to accommodate both non-writers and writers, copies

for class handouts, supplies for science experiments, and any materials needed for the Student Showcase.

Apologia Land Animals (K-1st Grade)





Description: This class will be similar to the younger students’ class, but geared for our slightly older

students. Students will keep a journal to record information and facts, share and teach (similar to show

and tell), and oodles of hands on experiments and projects to try in class. Must be able to copy words or

simple sentences from a white board.

Required Text: Apologia Zoology 3 Junior Notebooking Journal (ISBN-13: 9781935495628)

Available through www.christianbook.com for $16.29 and www.rainbowresource.com for $16.25

Optional Text: Apologia Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day. This text is encouraged, but not

required. Weekly reading at home will reinforce concepts learned in class.


Instructor: Tina Petersen (2ndt-3rd)

Supply Fee per trimester: $20 for the fall trimester which includes the purchase of classroom

supplies (glue sticks, crayons, pencils, etc…) supplies for hands on experiments, crafts/projects.

Supply fees for the winter and spring trimesters are TBD but not to exceed $20 total for both

trimesters.




Description: This class will be a continuation of last year’s creative writing class. We will further explore

different writing styles and reasons for writing creatively, including story-telling, personal essays, journal

writing, writing for historical purposes, and journalistic writing. While last year’s class worked on short

Creative Writing 2 (6th – 8th Grade)

Apologia Land Animals (2nd -3rd Grade)

two page papers, my goal this year is for the students to end the year with a longer (10+ page) piece of

writing. We will practice self-editing, as well as editing the work of classmates.

New students welcome.

NOTE: If you have a sixth grader who does not enjoy or struggles with writing, I do not recommend this

class. Put him or her in the younger class. If you have an older student who is struggling, they are

welcome but must be motivated.

Required Text: A good dictionary, thesaurus, and grammar book – your choice, using the Internet is fine.

You and your child should become familiar with the MLA format:

(http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/)

Homework Expectations: 2-5 hours per week depending on your child. Some weeks will have less work

than others.

Instructor: Erika Stanley

Supply Fee per trimester: $10 per trimester for copy fees (will be adjusted as needed; should not be more

than $10)




Description: The students in this class will have mini-performances at the end of each trimester. The first

trimester we will create characters through meaningless scenes. The second trimester students will have

short monologues to perform. The third trimester will be a short (10-15 minute play) of a favorite Bible

story. Every day in class will include games and drama exercises to hone our acting skills. Students will also

reflect in a journal at the end of every class time.

Required Text: None

Homework Expectations: No more than 10-15 minutes a week spent memorizing lines

Instructor: Jessica Brady

Tuition per trimester: $50 per trimester




Drama (3rd -5th Grade)

Description: This will be a multi-level integrated exploration of art techniques, history, and appreciation.

Drawing, painting, collage, altered and folk art will be explored. Field trips and local guest artists are also

planned.

This class is designed for multiple levels of ability. We will review basic techniques of drawing and

painting. Also, we will explore collage, altered art and American folk art. We will incorporate a study of art

history, working with the different genres as an inspiration to the student’s own pieces. We will also take

an integrated approach to the art of other cultures, learning about the culture and then producing art that

reflects that culture. Local artists will be invited to share their work with a possible visit to an artist’s

studio. Field trips will be planned to explore the art of Seattle with possible trips to local art museums.

Required Text: None

Homework Expectations: Homework will be minimal and hopefully fun.

Instructor: Katy Korpi

Tuition: $45 per trimester

Supply Fee: $25 per trimester



Time: Extended D, 1:30-3:00


Description: This class will go over Health and PE using a Christian Curriculum that encourages health in

all aspects of life. We will also be learning how our bodies function biomechanically and work on strength

and conditioning.

Note to parents: There is a section in this curriculum that covers sexually transmitted diseases. We will

NOT be covering this topic in class. However, it is still integrated in the test and quizzes on that section.

Please feel free to deal with this in whatever manner you see fit.

*This class goes until 3:00.

Required Text: Total Health: Choices for a Winning Lifestyle, both text book and test and quiz book. I

found purchasing choices at cathyduffyreviews.com. Students are also responsible for keeping a

Health and PE (9th – 12th Grade)

Experiencing Art (6th – 12th Grade)

notebook/journal of their exercises and amount of time they exercise each week. (Notebook/journal not

included in supply fee).

Students will need to bring their own set of hand weights. 5 to 10 lbs for girls, 15-20 lbs for boys.

Homework Expectations: 2 hours a week. This will include homework from the text book, test and

quizzes, and exercises covered in P.E. portion in class. Each student will be responsible for keeping track

of exercise time.

Instructor: Kimo Cole

Supply Fee per trimester: $30 Fall Trimester, TBD Winter Trimester, TBD Spring Trimester. Supply Fee

will go to purchasing teachers curriculum books, exercise band, sticks, and foam rollers. Students will get

to take all equipment home at the end of the school year.



Time: Block Extended D: 1:30-3:00

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