Getting Ready to Read
Teacher: Melanie Lackey/Kaysie Turk
Age: 4-5
Class Size: 4(min) 8(max)
Course Length: 2 semesters
Class Fees: tbd
Class Description:
This class is for letter recognition, letter/sound correspondence and phonological awareness to prepare for students for reading and to help those who are just beginning to blend words.
Teacher bio:
My name is Melanie Lackey. I am a certified EC-6th grade teacher. I homeschooled my daughter from kindergarten through 12th grade. My teaching experience in public schools began after her graduation where I have taught 1st grade, kindergarten (long term sub), and pre-k. I have been teaching pre-k at Wild Peach Elementary since 2019, but am retiring and looking forward to spending more time with my granddaughters.
IEW: Bible Heroes
Teacher: Brittany Schmidt
Ages: 1st-2nd grades (or older children at parent’s discretion)
Class Size: 10 (max.)
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Class Fees: $80 per semester
With IEW: Bible Heroes, your student will get to know the heroes of the Bible while
learning to write with Structure and Style. Over the course of two semesters, we will
write using IEW methods, learn new vocabulary, read, and study grammar. This course is
designed for students in first and second grade or older students that need a little more
help with the writing process. This course will have work outside of class time that will
be completed by the student (with parent help).
Supplies:
1 inch binder
3-ring zippered binder pouch
highlighter
2 sharpened pencils with erasers (or separate eraser)
Required Books:
IEW: Bible Heroes, Student Book
ISBN: 978-1‐62341‐117‐6
IEW Elementary
Teacher: Lariesa Burris
Ages: Elementary (ages 7-11)
Class Size: 4 (min.) 12 (max.)
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Class Fees: $100 per semester
IEW Class Overview:
IEW Adventures in Writing for 3-5 grade students. This class will include writing, grammar and some vocabulary. Grammar topics will be introduced in class and sentences will be assigned for homework (optional) to be graded by the parent. A writing assignment will be started in class each week, following IEWs pattern of reading a short story/article, creating a keyword outline, and independent writing using a checklist/guide. The writing assignments will need to be worked on at home to be turned in the following week. There are suggested books/stories students can read at home to add more literature to this class.
Required Books:
IEW Student Workbook
ISBN: 978-1-62341-405-4
Grammar text
TBD
IEW Intermediate Writing
Teacher: Maggie Dean (979)824-9538 dot.jzw.dean-fjw@att.net
Grades: middle school age *previous IEW experience required*
Class Size: 6 (min.) 16 (max.)
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Class Fees: $120 per semester
From the Anglo-Saxons to the Renaissance, from chivalrous knights to Genghis Khan, students will improve their knowledge of medieval times while learning to write with structure and style. Working through all of IEW’s Units, students learn to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, compose essays, construct formal critiques and form responses to literature. Included in the coursework are grammar, memorization, vocabulary and supplemental literature components.
Teacher expectations for students: At home time commitment minimum of 5 hours per week. This includes writing, grammar, vocabulary practice, and daily reading log
Equal commitment and dedication to all aspects of the class: writing, grammar, vocabulary, and assigned reading material.
Required books:
Medieval History – Based Writing Lessons Student Book (4th Edition) Lori Verstegen
Easy Grammar 6 Student Workbook
Beowulf by Michael Morpurgo
1001 Arabian Nights by Geraldine McCaughrean
King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green
The King’s Shadow by Elizabeth Alder
Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle
Robin Hood by J.Walker McSpadden
The Kite Rider by Geraldine McCaughrean
Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi
Windows to the World An Introduction to Literary Analysis
Teacher: Cynthia McAdams cynmcadams@gmail.com
Ages: 8th – 10th grade
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Class Fees: $100 per semester
This course introduces high school level students to literary analysis. Students will learn to recognize elements of literature: setting, plot, characterization, imagery, allusions, parallelism, and much more.
“Windows to the World provides a solid grounding in literary analysis—what to look for when we read a work of literature, the literary devices commonly used by authors and why they work well, and how authors succeed in conveying tone, theme, character, irony, point of view, and so forth.” (IEW website)
Required texts:
ISBN: 978-0-9801005-1-8
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Excellence In Literature (EIL)
American Literature English 3
Teacher: Cynthia McAdams cynmcadams@gmail.com
Ages: High School
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Class Fees: $100 per semester
American Literature (English 3) is a one year, college-preparatory literature and composition course, and is the third volume of the Excellence in Literature curriculum. Focus works, including novels, short stories, poems, and drama, have been selected for literary quality, and for their place in the historical development of literature. Context readings provide background information about the author, the historical period, and the literary and artistic context of the focus work.
Students will gain an understanding of the development of literature and will practice the skills of close reading through essays, approach papers, and other creative and evaluative writing.
In Literature and Composition, we will study:
- Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
- Works by Irving and Longfellow
- The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper
- The House of Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Moby Dick by Herman Melville
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
- The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
- The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
- The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
This fourth edition of the best-selling American Literature features additional learning helps, a new pacing chart for each module, and updated context links and resources. It replaces ISBN 9781623411855.
Required Materials
Student Workbook: Literature and Composition English 3 (can be found here), Binder, Tabs, and Source Books (We will start with Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography which students can start reading before the semester starts, with the remainder of the source texts to be acquired as the semester progresses)
About Me: I have a BA from UC Berkeley in English and years of experience educating my children beginning when my first child was born 25 years ago. I’ve been instructing children at HIS co-op for several years in IEW and look forward to the challenge of tackling Literary Analysis.
Second Year Spanish
Teacher: Jeannette Arrigo – tea1949@gmail.com
Ages: 8th-12th grade
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Class Fees: $100/semester
Class Size: 10-12 max
Prerequisite: Intro to Spanish
This class will utilize Abeka Spanish 1 to expand the student’s knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary. We will review the rules of pronunciation and verb conjugation as well as other grammatical concepts. Students will learn how to address common situations in Spanish through the practice of conversational language (ordering at a restaurant, asking for directions and more). We will also highlight 12 different hispanic countries to learn what makes each unique. Students will be expected to take weekly quizzes and make use of digital flashcards provided by the teacher. By the end of the year students will write an essay about themselves as well as interview a classmate and present this to the class. Students will receive 1 High School credit upon completion.
Digital supplements:
English/Spanish Dictionary: https://www.spanishdict.com/ also available in app form.
Flashcards: https://quizlet.com/ also available in app form.
Required Text:
Abeka Spanish 1 Student Text https://www.rainbowresource.com/049432.html
A-Z Hands on Science
Teacher: Melanie Lackey/Kaysie Turk
Age: pre-k(4 years) to 1st
Class Size: 4(min) 8(max)
Course Length: 2 semesters
Class Fees: tbd
Class Description:
This class will use a focus letter and read aloud to reinforce alphabetic knowledge and lead into our hands-on science activity each week.
Teacher bio:
My name is Melanie Lackey. I am a certified EC-6th grade teacher. I homeschooled my daughter from kindergarten through 12th grade. My teaching experience in public schools began after her graduation where I have taught 1st grade, kindergarten (long term sub), and pre-k. I have been teaching pre-k at Wild Peach Elementary since 2019, but am retiring and looking forward to spending more time with my granddaughters.
Hands on Science: The Bones and Stones
Teacher: Courtnee Bowman
Age: 1-4 grades
Class Size: 15 (max)
Course Length: 2 semesters
Class Fees: $100 per semester
Description: The Bones and Stones will introduce your student to the exciting world of dinosaurs, rocks, earthquakes, volcanoes, maps, and more. We will be using the Good and the Beautiful curriculum.
Students will not need to purchase any books or curriculum for this course. We will be as hands on as possible and there will be minimal work sent home. This class will be geared towards lower elementary students. (1-4 grades)
The Bones and Stones course has been written with a focus on basic Bible principles.
Supplies needed:
Pencil
Scissors
Glue stick
Map pencils
Earth Science
Teacher: Ami George/Jasmyn George
Age range: 5th – 6th grade
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Class Fees: $80/per semester
Class Description: We will learn about the wonders of God’s creation, including water & weather, the universe, and planet Earth, with Master Books’ science curriculum for grades 5-6.
God’s Design for Heaven & Earth covers the intricacies of earth & space science through geology, astronomy, and meteorology lessons.
Required text: God’s Design for Heaven & Earth
ISBN: 168344129X
ISBN-13: 9781683441298
God’s Design for the Physical World
Teacher: Maggie Dean dot.jzw.dean-fjw@att.net (979)824-9538
Age range: 7th – 8th grade
Class Size: 6(min) 16(max)
Course Length: 2 semesters
Class Fees: $120 per semester
Study introductory physics and the mechanisms of heat, machines, and technology with this accessible course.
Machines & Motion: Learn about many fascinating inventions, such as the physical principles behind flight and the advances in communication as you study airplanes, rockets, telephones, computers, and more!
Heat & Energy: Discover many kinds of energy that power our lives. From fossil fuels to nuclear power plants, see how God provides our energy needs and learn the wonders of electricity, magnetism, light, and sound.
Inventions & Technology: Understand simple machines such as levers and inclined planes. Learn about the law of motion. You will enjoy experimenting with friction, racing rollerskate cars, and making pendulums.
Teacher expectations for students:
Minimum 2 hours per week of homework
Required Book:
God’s Design for the Physical World (MB Edition), Debbie and Richard Lawrence
ISBN: 1683441311
ISBN-13: 9781683441311
Anatomy & Physiology
Teacher: Natalie Spurlock/Ashley Prince
Ages: 9th-12th grade
Course Length: 2 semester
Class Fees: $100 per semester
The (High School) Anatomy and Physiology course is designed for students who are eager to explore the intricate systems of the human body. This comprehensive program will provide a foundational understanding of anatomy (the study of body structures) and physiology (the study of body functions), fostering a deep appreciation for how our bodies work.
Apologia Physics
Teacher: Susie Vernor
Ages: High School (9th – 12th grade)
Prerequisite: prior enrollment
Class Size: 2 (min.) 6 (max)
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Class Fees:
Class description:
Math-U-See Epsilon
Teacher: Hannah Unruh
Class Size: 4 – 8(max)
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Class Fee: $80/semester
We will be working through the book Epsilon. Here is a link for a placement exam. https://productionmus.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/delta-unit_test-placement.pdf
If your child understands the concepts in the exam, they are ready for this class! This will cover fractions and their manipulations (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions), addition and subtraction of mixed numbers, area and circumference of a circle, solving for an unknown and units of measure.
Four days of homework will be assigned and there will be a weekly test for new concepts that are mastered.
Required books: Epsilon Student Workbook & Epsilon Tests
Optional: Fraction Overlay Kit
Supplies: pencil, sharpener, ruler, eraser
Social Study— Elementary Geography
Teacher: Hannah Unruh
Ages: 1st to 3rd grade
Class Size: 5 – 12(max)
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Class Fee: $100/semester
We will learn geography while exploring the world through literature! The course is “Around the World” by Rea Berg. We will do map work, culture study, art/craftwork, native animal highlight and mission connection.
There will be parent assisted homework assigned.
Supplies Needed:
3 ring binder
colored pencils
markers
glue
scissors
World Geography
Teacher: Maggie Dean dot.jzw.dean-fjw@att.net (979)824-9538
Age: Intermediate
Class size: 6(min) – 16(max)
Course Length: 2 semesters
Class Fees: $120 per semester
World Geography is not just a map study, it is about learning to understand the world around us. During this course we will explore the Earth’s, physical and cultural landscapes, and examine how geographic factors influence human behavior, cultures, and economies across different regions and continents.
Teacher expectations for students:
Minimum 2 hours per week of homework. Additionally 4 presentations will be assigned per semester.
Recommend Resource Books:
DK Where on Earth Atlas or World Atlas of choice
DK Countries of the World
Texas History
Teacher: Ami George
Age range: 4th – 8th grade
Class size: 20 max
Course Length: 2 Semesters
Class Fees: $100 per semester
Class Description: “The stars at night are big and bright…deep in the heart of Texas”
Join us for a 2 semester class studying the history of our great state! We will be learning about the native Indians who first called Texas home, The quest for independence, our part in the civil war, cowboy days, and so much more. We will learn about our past, and our present….all about our Texas heritage. There is no curriculum required to purchase as I will provide that. There will be projects, group activities, and some field trips. It’s going to be a great year!
Government
Teacher: Natalie Spurlock/Ashley Prince
Ages: 9th-12th grade
Course Length: 1 semester
Class Fees: $100
The (High School) Government course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, structures, and functions of government at both the national and local levels. This engaging program will encourage critical thinking about civic responsibilities, rights, and the role of government in society, fostering informed and active citizenship.
Choir
Teacher: Amy King – we4kingstexas@att.net
Age: 6-15
Course Length: 2 semesters
Class Fees: $15 per student per semester (this is a copy/supply/music fee)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: If you enjoy singing then this class is for you!
Students learn basic vocal technique and beginner level music theory. The majority of the choral pieces we learn are sacred, aiming to bring honor and glory to our Savior, Jesus Christ. Come join us!
Needle Craft
Teacher: Cynthia McAdams cynmcadams@gmail.com
Ages: all ages
Course Length: 1 Semester
Class Fees: $25
In this course we will learn and/or develop our skills at crocheting, knitting, and embroidery.
Explore Art
Teacher: Maggie Dean (979)824-9538 dot.jzw.dean-fjw@att.net
Class Size: 6(min) 12(max)
Ages: 8 and up
Course Length: 2 semesters
Class Fees: $120 per semester
All supplies included
*occasionally students may be asked to bring/collect items for
repurposing
This 2 semester course will include lessons on design principles and
art history. Students will explore a variety of art processes and
materials.
P.E.
Physical Education
Teacher: Johnny Lincoln
Age: all ages
Course Length: 2 semesters
Class Fees: $tbd
Description coming soon
Clubs
Drama
Journalism