The Friday Enrichment Program is for students in grades 7 (or 6) to 12. An additional fee is required for books and supplies.
2012-2013 Class summaries
1st Period (8:45-10:15a): Math Counts/SAT Prep/Spanish
2nd Period (8:45-10:15a): Light Bearers/Government & Economics/Understanding the Times/Web Design
3rd Period (10:20-11:40a): Intro to Dance/Photography/Guitar/Middle School English
MathCounts: Grades: 6-8
Teacher: Andy Abercrombie (Susan Coulter)
A scientific calculator is provided.
MathCounts is a nationwide middle school enrichment program designed to stimulate excellence in mathematics and problem solving. In class we learn concepts, short cuts, use of a scientific calculator and share solution ideas to problems worked at home (3-5 each day). In February, winners of the class competition go to the regional competition. Top regional teams go to the state competition. Our team has gone to state four times! Most importantly, MathCounts makes math fun even for students who hate math. Students must be at grade level to participate.
Class fee: $75
SAT PREP: Grades: 10-12 with preference to juniors and seniors
Teachers: Marti Pieper and Laura Nolette
Homeschooling offers the opportunity for real education rather than mere “teaching to the test.” As students approach the college years, however, their ability to perform on standardized tests grows in importance. This course focuses on preparing students for the Scholastic Achievement Test, a key qualifier for college admissions. Students will learn the logical patterns behind standardized test questions along with necessary strategies that can help increase their test scores. The course goes beyond mere test preparation by focusing on study skills, learning styles, and other important components designed to prepare students to get the most from the college experience.
Class Fee: $75
Spanish I: Grades: 7-12
Teachers: Maria Husarenko (Michelle Demerest)
Learn to speak Spanish in the classroom and learn your Spanish vocabulary and grammar at home with your textbook. We will review and answer textbook questions in class, but spend most of the time working on conversation. There will be cultural projects too. Tests in class.
Class Fee: $85
Limit 15 students
Government and Economics: Grades 9-12th
Teacher: Paula Jarvis
The first semester we will be studying the U.S. Government. We will be involved in the elections and may visit the Republican offices to volunteer as part of the class. We will be learning the Constitution, the 3 branches of government and their roles in government. The second half of the year will be studying economics. We will be using Dave Ramsey’s curriculum on Foundations of Personal Finance. It does include a 15 minute video at the beginning of the class but then has activities and assignments for the students to do in class and at home.
Limit 20 students
Understanding the Times Philosophy & World View Class: Grades 9-12th
Teacher: Meredith Curtis (Blanche Russell)
Like a pair of glasses, your worldview is the lens through which you see the world. Our culture is the scene of clashing worldviews: Humanism, Post-Modernism, Socialism, Muslim, New Age, and Christian. You might be surprised how much we are all affected by the worldviews presented in movies, museums, and textbooks. What does the Bible have to say about psychology, sociology, government, law, religion, money, biology, and philosophy? We will explore Biblical and non-biblical worldviews with Scripture, Understanding the Times, class discussions, videos, and role-playing. This class will involve reading Understanding the Times (a hefty book) and participating in class.
Class fee: $70.00 (includes books) sibling fee $45.00 (share books with sibling)
Lightbearers Christian Worldview Class: Grades: 7-9
Teacher: Phyllis Griffith
Lightbearers is a video-based curriculum for Middle Schoolers designed to help students clearly understand the tenets of the Christian worldview, and how they compare to the tenets of the leading humanistic worldviews of our day. Students will learn how to apply their Christian faith to every area of life: theology, philosophy, ethics, biology, sociology, psychology, law, politics, economics, and history. Some of the issues covered include: abortion, apologetics, cults, evolution, feminism, homosexuality, naturalism, moral relativism, pluralism, relationships, and socialism.
Class fee: $35.00 (student materials) $135 for parents who wish to buy full curriculum)
Introductory Web Design: Grades: 7-12
Teacher: Laura Nolette
Despite all the computer programs and web sites which help people make web pages there is so much more that can be done when one knows the code. This class will start at the very beginning of the basics of web design. There is no need for prior computer programming experience. We will discuss everything needed to make a multi-page web site using XHTML. We will also be discussing W3C standards, Cascading Style Sheets, and design considerations at an age appropriate level. Each student MUST bring a laptop computer which runs a simple text editor like Notepad and a web browser like Internet Explorer to every class. (Don’t be afraid of old machines.) This is a very small class so priority will be given to high school students. Students wishing to repeat the class from last year will get last priority.
Class fee: $70
Limit 10 students
Middle School English: Grades: 7-8
Teacher: Susie Cheatam
Dive into the classics as we explore the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, Jules Verne, Irene Hunt, and others! In addition to analyzing these well-loved works, we will try our hands at some creative writing of our own. We will study vocabulary that we encounter during our reading, and we will review grammar basics as well as writing fundamentals such as varied sentence structure, interesting word choice, and proofreading skills. We’ll also enjoy a hands-on project for each novel we study! Assignments will include essays or stories, vocabulary review, and occasional class presentations.
Class fee: $85.00 Sibling Fee: $45.00
Beginner Keyboard/Beginner Guitar Class: Grades: 7-12
Teacher: Janet Brandel
This class will be for 5 beginner keyboard and 5 beginner guitar students. They will learn music theory and basic piano/ guitar. They need to have their own keyboard or guitar to bring to class.
Class fee: $35
Photography Basics: Grades 7-12th
Teachers: MaryAnn Locario and Dawn Harper
This course will cover the basics of photography including: Getting to Know Your Camera, Tips to Improve Your Shots, Creative Techniques, Easy Fixes You Can Do on Your Computer, and much more. There will be weekly photo-shooting assignments. Also, students will be given a $20 Gift Card to keep track of (included in the cost of the course). The Gift Card is to be used to develop pictures that are to be brought to class each week. The cost of the course will also include a textbook and a photo memory book. All students must have access to a digital camera.
Class size: 15-20 students
Class Fee: $65
Intro to Dance: Grades: 7-12
Teacher: Shawn Evelyn
Whatever your level of dance (beginner to advanced) you will love this dance class. An experienced teacher, Miss Shawn will teach dance terminology and anatomy while you learn ballet, jazz, modern, and hip-hop after a good stretch. Wear comfortable/workout clothing for this class and bring your dance shoes (or footie socks).
Class fee: $25.00
