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...]
Thursday JH (PM1B) – IEW Writing (Based on U.S. History)
ONE YEAR CLASS: This class is designed to supply students with a rich foundation for imaginative and enjoyable writing. Students will learn IEW’s “Structure & Style” writing method, while moving through various American History themes and topics about explorers, battles, famous ships, and founding fathers. Lessons include exciting source text, vocabulary reinforcement, student activities, and grammar mechanics to enrich their writing abilities. Students will learn to widen their … [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 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...]
Wednesday JH (PM1)- Cooking Around The World
ONE YEAR CLASS: In this class, students will take a delicious and fun journey around the world with food! They will not only learn the basics of food preparation and vocabulary of the culinary arts, but will also learn to prepare dishes from around the globe, with an emphasis on healthy alternatives to traditional favorites. They will learn and write about famous chefs from different countries and cultures. They will also need to prepare dishes at home to bring to class. There will be … [Read more...]
*Tuesday JH (AM2A) – Math 7 (Teaching Textbooks)
ONE YEAR CLASS This class will cover all the 7th grade level concepts with instruction and practice in class, and student will complete assigned lesson problem sets at home. There will also be lots of review so students can go over any problem areas so they understand the concepts taught. All homework is done on paper, graded by parent using the answer key and turned in for credit. Tests are also taken at home and turned in for grading, and teacher will also give in-class quizzes. To see … [Read more...]
*Tuesday JH (AM2B) – Intro to Chemistry & Physics
ONE YEAR CLASS: We are offering this class as another option for jr. high science. Students will learn about the foundational elements of the universe and the building blocks of creation. They will study how the universe functions through this exploration of matter and energy; lessons cover atoms and molecules, pH levels, types of mixtures, mechanics, laws of motion, dynamics of motion, energy, waves, light, machines, magnets, and more. There will be lectures and videos, and plenty of … [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 NEW 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 … [Read more...]
*Tuesday JH (PM1A) – IEW Writing (Based on Ancient World History)
ONE YEAR CLASS: Students will gain a more solid foundation for imaginative and enjoyable writing by using IEW’s “Structure & Style” writing method, while exploring the historical adventures of the Ancient World. Lessons include exciting source text, vocabulary reinforcement, student activities, and grammar mechanics to enrich their writing abilities. Students will learn to widen their writing skills as they learn to take notes, retell stories, summarize, write from pictures, write … [Read more...]