CLASSES BY TUTOR

Class Description:

In this enrichment class, students will be encouraged to develop a love for reading, both in private and public settings, through reading aloud in class, vocabulary work, and comprehension exercises. While the class will be centered on increasing students articulation and ease in oral reading, this class is also designed to encourage students to grow in personal reading skills as well. Literary proficiency will be enhanced through vocabulary worksheets, using words found in the selected texts, as well as comprehension exercises ensuring that students are able to grasp and apply what is being read. These goals will be facilitated through the reading of several books throughout the semester. Students will be expected to possess basic reading skills, however this class is designed to benefit readers of varying proficiencies.

There will be an additional book fee of $60 to cover material costs.

For more info or to be placed on the class roster, please contact Rebecca Asi <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

Elements of Literature (Eng. 10 College Prep) (gr. 10-12) - full year - Carla Muller   This course will lead students through a study of the “elements” of literature--imaginative comparisons, allusions, symbolism, irony, and devices of sound-- by studying primarily American and British authors.  These studies will focus on five genres-- biography, fiction, lyric poetry, drama and the personal essay. There is also a special unit on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”. The students will learn the importance of literary analysis by studying these pieces and interpreting them in the light of Biblical Truth.  The class format will include lecture, discussion and reading, as well as audio/visual teaching aids. A year-long syllabus will be sent home to ensure communication between parent/teacher, student and tutor.  Curriculum required: 1.) Elements of Literature for Christian Schools, $59.44 christianbooks.com  Bob Jones University Press.  (There are a few copies available in the HERC library);  2.)Tales From Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb (any edition) starting at $3.95 at amazon.com. Contact Carla Muller with questions or to be added to Temporary Class Roster <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

Semester payments are not available at this time.

Apologia: General Science This is a true General Science course covering a variety of branches of science including astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, earth study, geology, paleontology, and environmental science modules giving students a solid foundation in that broad field of study. This course is designed to help middle schoolers transition from elementary science to the middle school world.

This class is ideal for grades 7^th-9^th but I am open to other grades on a case-by-case basis.  Curriculum purchased by parents is required.

The basic set of Apologia’s General Science will need to be purchased to get the most out of the class. <Apologia.com> "General Science Basic Set"

Contact Jessica Grant for questions and/or to be put on a Temporary roster.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

American Government fulfills the first part of the 12th grade history core curriculum. The class will consist of lectures, Q&A sessions, current events, projects and case studies. We will approach local, state and federal government from a biblical perspective. There is much discussion and the class is highly interactive and will stir the Christian student to pray for their current government, and support its biblical beginnings and future. The textbook is Curriculum required: info given at the time of registration. 3-Ring binder, paper and writing utensils are needed. Contact Diane Baker with questions or to be put on Temporary Class Roster <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>

Partial payments are not available at this time.

Writing Class – 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th graders

“Writing is simply thinking through my fingers.” Isaac Asimov
“You can make anything by writing.” C.S. Lewis

During this Enrichment Class, your student will write a variety of styles of poetry, a
narrative, persuasive, & opinion essays; an advertisement; a short story, and a research
paper.
The class format will be a combination of lecture, discussion, and a lot of writing. We will
address grammar during class time also.
There WILL be homework assigned weekly.
Ms. Affleck will send out a supply list 2 weeks before class.

Tentative Dates: Sept 4 to Nov 20
To sign up for this class, please contact the tutor via email <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
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