For any student taking one of our Pre-Algebra or High School math classes at Grace with Mrs. Williammee, this hour will consist of her helping with homework problems students are having trouble with or concepts they need extra help with. … [Read more...]
Thursday HS Elective (PM2A) – Speech
ONE SEMESTER CLASS (2nd Semester will be Debate - The Art of the Argument): From presidential inauguration speeches to children reciting their first poems, words have a powerful and lasting impact. Providing practice through speaking exercises, group projects, and selections for interpretation, this course will cover telephone courtesy, introductions, personal testimonies, group discussions, parliamentary procedure, pantomime, monologues, storytelling, and more! … [Read more...]
*Tuesday JH/HS Elective (PM1) – Leadership Skills
ONE YEAR CLASS: This Christian leadership class will cover 90 teen-relevant topics, leadership-focused principle, interesting journey-themed text, leadership-building scenarios, topic-supporting activities, self-discovery of gifts and strengths, content-reinforcing brainteasers, leadership-inspired projects and fun. Class participation is a must for group activities. … [Read more...]
*Tuesday HS (PM2C) – British Literature & Composition
ONE YEAR CLASS: In this class for 11th & 12th grade students, they will further develop their essay writing skills and be given the opportunity to compose persuasive and informative essays on a variety of subjects. Students will learn how to counter arguments with rebuttals and how to make their points convincing and memorable. Throughout the year, we’ll also explore some classic British literature and poetry from the 19th and 20th centuries, analyzing the impact of history on the writing … [Read more...]
*Tuesday JH/HS Elective (PM2B) – Associated Student Body (ASB)
ONE YEAR CLASS: ALL students must apply and complete an interview process to be chosen for ASB. This is a year-long club for our Grace students and is the Associated Student Body of Grace Homeschool. The elected office seats are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasure, Spirit Representative, Jr High Representative, and FCS Representative (Fundraising & Community Service). Student teams will be Community Service, Newsletter, Yearbook and Events. Students chosen to be in ASB will … [Read more...]
*Tuesday HS (PM1A) – General Literature & Composition
ONE YEAR CLASS (Please note that there are different literature books for this year's class than the past year): The aim of this class is to develop students' writing skills while also studying some classic and fascinating literature. The focus of the fall semester is on various essay styles, from informative to persuasive to opposing arguments and more. Students will learn how to structure different essay types and will practice composing compelling pieces of writing. They will also study … [Read more...]
*Tuesday HS Elective (PM2A) – Foundations in Personal Finance
ONE SEMESTER CLASS: Studying personal finance will ensure your high school student graduates with the knowledge for making smart financial decisions they will need as they face the real world as wise consumers! The teacher will be using the Foundations in Personal Finance course to teach a complete, dynamic, high school curriculum through which students will learn about saving, investing, credit, debt, money management, and more, all from a biblical perspective. There will be teacher lecture … [Read more...]
Thursday JH/9th (PM2) – Literature & Essay Writing
ONE YEAR CLASS (Please note that a student who took this class last year can take it again as they will not be reading the same books): In this language arts class, students will study the structure of a formal essay alongside some fabulous literature. They will practice the various elements that make up an essay through writing exercises, essay prompts and literature critique. By the end of the year, they should be able to handle with ease the skeletal frame that supports a formal essay … [Read more...]
Thursday HS 11/12th (PM1C) – US Government
ONE SEMESTER CLASS (Economics will be offered for 2nd Semester): Due to the content of the material, this class is geared toward 11th & 12th grade students. From curriculum publisher: "The Notgrass Company Exploring Government curriculum is a one-semester high school course that covers the government of the United States from its beginning to the present with a special emphasis on the Biblical pattern for government and the U.S. Constitution. Students will learn about federal, state, … [Read more...]
Thursday HS (AM2C) – World History
ONE YEAR CLASS: This class will be a comprehensive overview of world history from creation through the present day, looking at the events from a Christian perspective. The curriculum utilizes narrative-based chapters that cover some of the world's most important events, issues, and people. The class will look at excerpts from In Their Words which contains original documents, speeches, poems, and stories from World History and is a collection of primary works specifically collected to use … [Read more...]