.

3rd grade English Beginning Wisely

In this class we will work on building senteces and learning proper use of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. We will be following the curriculum by Rod and Staff, Beginning Wisley English 3. There will be a small assignment each week, to keep the information fresh in the students head.

I will be odering the books for the students. There will be a class fee of about $20-25 for supplies and the book.

My contact information:

Jessica Locke

29 Tibbetts Hill RD

Goffstown NH 03045

fourlockes@gmail.com

603-860-0436

5th/6th Grade Literature

5th and 6th grade students (must be at least 10 years old)

Thursdays 2:00-2:55pm

This literature course utilizes Progeny Press study guides.  Students will be required to read the novel chapters each week and complete the corresponding study guide questions.  Students are responsible for providing their own copy of the novel, a dictionary, and the Bible and need to bring these to class each week.  I will provide copies of the study guides.

The novels we will be reading are listed below.  I will finalize the order of the books this summer.

Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White

The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

Students should be able to read at grade level and answer comprehensions questions with complete sentences.  The cost will be between $10-$20 for the study guides (most of which is copying costs).  Jessica Dwaileebe will be my co-teacher.

Please contact me sheilamacgilvary@gmail.com or 603-540-4996

A Girl After God's Own Heart

Day:  Thursday Fall semester only

Time: 9:00

Age/Grade: 9-11 years old

Cost: TBD I may buy the workbooks for everyone, or I may ask parents to purchase.

Teacher: Theresa Benzing

datkbenzing@myfairpoint.net

880-1659

Amazing Habitats - 3rd grade

Full Year - Thursdays at 11am

Class will consist of lessons, worksheets, videos, crafts and projects to learn about the different habitats/biomes throughout our world.

There will be homework and at least 1 "big" project during the year - as well as a possible field trip in the spring.

Class fee - $10 per student

Teacher - Jill Laliberte

jlalbrte@comcast.net

American History Through Literature, 4th-6th

Full Year - Thursdays at 9am

Using Books and guides from Sonlight Curriculum, students will be assigned reading to do at home and expected to come prepared for discussion and activities as a group.

Below is the full book list as of now - we may not make it through each one over the course of the year so it will be updated before class starts.

Teachers: Jill Laliberte - jlalbrte@comcast.net, and Cheryl Crawford 603-463-5909

          * Students must supply their own books via library or purchase.

• Hero Over Here  - by Kathleen Kudlinski
• The Story of Thomas Alva Edison - by Margaret Davidson
• The Perilous Road - by William O. Steele
• By the Great Horn Spoon - by Sid Fleischman
• Freedom Train - by Dorothy Sterling
• Shades of Gray - by Carolyn Reeder
• Turn Homeward, Hannalee - by Patricia Beatty
• Old Yeller - by Fred Gipson
• Helen Keller - by Margaret Davidson
• All-of-a-Kind Family - by Sydney Taylor, Helen John
• Thimble Summer - by Elizabeth Enright
• In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson - by Bette Bao Lord
• Plain Girl - by Virginia Sorensen
• Gone Away Lake - by Elizabeth Enright
• The Seventeenth Swap - by McGraw
• Bruchko - by Bruce Olson
• The Wright Brothers - by Quentin Reynolds
• George Washington Carver - by David Collins
• The Terrible Wave - by Marden Dahlstedt
• Sing Down the Moon - by Scott O'Dell

Art-I can do all things -cont. k-3rd

 This course will continue on from the thursday fall class and is open to new students who are interested in gaining new skills and advancing in drawing techniques and exploring color with paint and watercolor pencils. We will produce our own class children's book as a wrap up to this spring's class incorporating simple drawing skills to playful uses of color in this beginner class. We will examine several children's books throughout the spring to demonstrate ways of putting their own drawings to use to tell a story.

Materials at least 8x10 sketchbook, inexpensive drawing pencils and eraser

$15 fee to cover paint, paper, markers to stay with me which I will keep altogether for class each week.

Limit 12  in class. Parent volunteer needed

Teacher-Melissa Hicks

Back in the Barnyard Story and activity class for 4 & 5 year olds

Beginner Cursive Grades 1-3

 It's never too early to teach your child good penmanship skills.  This class goes through step-by-step, from how to hold a pencil, and proper posture.  We use the ABeka "Writing With Phonics 1 Cursive" curriculum to teach proper cursive writing skills.  During the first semester we work on how to form each letter of the alphabet, then how to connect them.  During the second semester we concentrate on PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. 

GRADE LEVEL:  Grades 1-3

TIME/DAY: 11:00 on Tuesdays

COST:  $10.00

CLASS:  Full Year

CURRICULUM:  ABeka "Writing With Phonics 1 Cursive" Must bring this book to first class.  I will hold onto books, but parent must purchase.

PREREQUISITS:  Child must be able to sit, listen, and write for 50 minutes.  The children are sitting and working on writing the ENTIRE time.  

CLASS SIZE:  12-15 students

TEACHER:  Denise Thorpe

REQUIREMENT:  I have a 7 year old daughter and a 13 year old son who will need supervision during this class.  Once the class list is finalized I will be setting up a "babysitting" schedule.  It should be very easy as Avery and Fletcher are easy-going and it will be during lunch time =)  Fletcher will not need much supervison as he is old enough to go up to the study area and complete homework.

E-MAIL:  thorphome@yahoo.com

PHONE:  244-9816

Bible Class; grades 1-2

 BIBLE CLASS: 1-2 grades

CLASS:  full year, maximum of 10 students

TIME/DAY:   1:00 on Tuesdays

COST:  $15.00   (Supplies need to be purchased during the summer so please send check as soon as you are confirmed in the class.  If money has not been received by August 1st  your child will be removed from class list.  Sorry, but I cannot afford to buy all of the supplies myself. )

PREREQUISIT:  Children must be able to sit and listen to story and participate in crafts.

TEACHER:  Lynda Prunier

E-MAIL:  noahsmom24@juno.com, (please be patient with me.  I do not check my e-mail very often so it may take several days to respond.  I am working on this and trying to get better)  LOL

This class will be a fun way of learning God's Word.  Each class will have a Bible story, followed by a craft or snack.  Please let me know if your child has ANY food allergies!! 

*Send check to :  Lynda Prunier

                                    165 Morse Rd.

                               Manchester, NH  03104

Christ in Narnia-4th-6th grade

Title:  Christ in Narnia

Instructor:  Charlene Hoell

Day/Time/Duration:  Thursday at 11 am for a full year

Cost:  $15 (does not include a copy of the novel)

Grades: 4-6

Course Desription:  When C.S. Lewis wrote his Chronicles of Narnia series, his intention was not to write a Christian allegory.  Despite this intention, there are many Christian themes spread throughout his novels, with characters learning life lessons that are applicable in our day and time.  This class is a study into the Christian themes of Narnia.  Each class will involve discussion, vocabulary, and lapbooking activities involving those themes discussed in class.  Homework may involve, but is not limited to, reading, art, and extra writing assignments.  We will do at least two novels this year, possibly three.

Class Limit:  12

Textbook:  Will need The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe By C.S. Lewis; will need another novel for the second semester, will let parents know which one we are doing at a later date

Also needed:  People to watch my 3 and 6 year old during class time

Contact info:  charhoell@gmail.com/774-8001

Christmas Crafts

Fall 2011

Christmas Crafts

Thursdays
1:00 -1:55

Fall Semester Only

Grades 3rd – 6th: This will be Fun, Fun, Fun! WE will be making lots of Christmas crafts that can be gifts for friends & family. We will even decorate the gift bag or box.  We will be making bulb, beaded, Snowman, & penguin ornaments.  We will decorate a wreath, make a gingerbread house, and make sweet treats.   Come join the fun and get creative!  : )

Cost: $20.00

Teacher:
Kim Reid
dcreid@comcast.net

Classical kids (4 & 5 yr olds)

Classical Kids (4 & 5 year-olds)

Crafts with a Purpose Jr. (4th and 5th)

How would you like your child to learn how to make their own gifts for family and friends?  One mom told me that at Christmas time she was so blessed that instead of her son being excited about what he was getting for Chritmas, he couldn't wait to give the gifts he had made to his relatives.  Other moms have told me that they wished that some of the gifts their children have given away, they wished they had given to them instead. 

In this class, I will be teaching the students how to not only make crafts that they can give as gifts but also how to tap into the creativity that the Lord has put in all of us.  Some of the crafts will be calendar centered while others won't be.  Even though I have designed/planned each of the projects I will be encouraging their own creativitiy in the finished project.  Some of the projects will only take a week while others will take longer.  This is meant to be a fun class.  The intention is for it to be a class not just to give them busy work or for Mom to help it "accidentally end up in the trash".  Therefore, we will be using real scrapbook quality supplies in some of our projects even though we will not be making scrapbooks, possibly a scrapbook page but not a whole album.  By this I am saying that we will be using quality products for our projects no pre-made glue together products. 

There are certain supplies that each student will be required to keep in class each week as part of their basic kit.  These items will be listed on the forum seperately.  Except for the few items that are in their basic kit, I will be picking up the rest of the items that they will need for their projects.

My intention is not to make really expensive crafts, just quality crafts.  Therefore, there wil be an initial deposit fee of $25 with additional $20 or $25 sometime during the year if and when necessary.  I only ask for $10 at a time when necessary.  If you have questions about the fees, please feel free to contact me.

This class is not a drop in if you feel like it class.  I will be committing my time and energy to not only teach the class but to prepare for the class as well.  Therefore, I ask that you and your child be committed as well.  If any students are rude in any way they will be asked to leave my class.  I expect them to not only be respectful to me but also all of the other students.  Please always fee free to ask me any questions about the class that you may have.

This class is for grades 4th and 5th.  I am willing to have between 10-12 students in the class.  Please have your student on time as we will need the whole time to work on projects.  I love teaching this class and look forward to teaching it again.

Class is full year on Thursday 10:00 - 10:55.

Teacher: Sharon Doughty  crafts@wholesomefamily.com

Drama/Musical 6-8 Gr.

See description under Jr. High Drama/Musical

Early Learning ages 4-5

Teacher: Laurie Comp

Tuesday: 12:00

No class fee

More details to come

Elementary Literature - grade 3 & 4

 This is an 3rd/4th grade elementary literature course focusing on teaching students to examine the literature they read from a Christian perspective.  I will be using Progeny Press study guides to guide the class in discussing and analyzing the books.  The class will be assigned AT HOME reading assignments and will be expected to come to class prepared to discuss what they have read, and to contribute positively in a group discussion format.  All students enrolled in this class MUST have a 3rd/4th grade reading and writing ability.  This is not a reading class, it is a book discussion class.  A list of the books is provided.

• The Bears on Hemlock Mountain by Alice Dalgliesh
• The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh
• The Minstrel in the Tower by Gloria Skurzynski
• Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner
• Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard & Florence Atwater        

           If time permits, we will pick up other books.

All books can be found at either the library or Amazon or most book stores.  The student is NOT required to have their own study guide.

This is a full year class held Thursdays at 1:00 - 1:55

There will be a $10 course fee to cover the cost of any photocopies made and materials used for any lapbooking done.

Enterprise City

Students will create resumes, complete job applications, job interviews for more than 60 jobs within the city.  They will learn to create a business plan, calculate  pay roll expenses, advertising, do accounting services, purchase materials, pay rent, taxes and utilities.  They will learn to run a city then go to an indoor city and run it for the day.

Prerequisites:  They will be doing basic math, notetaking.  I will be trying to get most of their homework done in the time we have if possiable.  The simulation day is November 29th and will be an all day thing.

This is a fall semester only class

Teusdays from 12:00-1:55

The cost of the class is $15

The cost of the simulation day is $50 for FRC members and $75 for non-members

We will be doing fund raising in order to recoup some of the cost for the simulation day

My contact information is

Stephanie Thomas

Stephanie@wilsonthomas.com

603-714-0646

Excellence in Writing 3rd-5th

Using Andrew Pudewa's curriculum, we will be studying how to write with structure and style.  We will learn how to make a key word outline,  write from one, and how  to make it interesting enough that people will want to read it.  Homework will be given.  Also, a sign-up sheet will be available to watch the teacher's 3 small friends during class.

Required Text:  Student Writing Intensive Handbook $18 (Offered as an e-book for only $10.)

Class Fee:  $15

Teacher:  Elisabeth Williams

Exploring Math (for ages 8/9)

 An exploration of math concepts both simple and complex. Purpose is to develop comfort with math for those both already interested and those a bit fearful. It will be about the process of doing math i.e. solving puzzles rather than number crunching. To quote Miss. Frizzle we're going to "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy."

Concepts will include logical reasoning, measurement, numbers and operations, probability & statistics, geometry, infinite series, fractals (Escher's art)...

 Students will need a pencil, eraser, colored pencils or fine tip markers, scissors, and at some points an inexpensive scientific calculator.

Full Year, Thursday 10:00-10:55

I'll be using Family Math ISBN 0-912511-06-0 & Calculus for Young People ISBN 0-9779493-1-1

class fee $5.00

?Jodie Lucci

jodieLL@comcast.net

424-0629

Fun With Planting

Grades K-4th graders

Fee for Supplies $10.00

We will meet on Tuesdays from 11:00 to 11:55

We will learn about starting seeds early and watching them grow. Also we will try some fun stuff with plants, mostly this class will be fun and hands on. I have a few books that we will try experiments from but no one will need to purchase them as we will do these in class together.

Any questions contact me via email at BooksFromRenee@Yahoo.com or call my cell# 540-8342

General Elementary Music GRADES 3rd -5th

Tuesdays   10:00AM

This class is for the first semester only  and will be for GRADES 3-5

Class Size:   15

Teacher:  Cindy Ladew   csladew@comcast.net    603-560-0678

Fee :  $5          and a workbook will be purchased.

 In this class we  will be covering the basic concepts of music  melody, harmony, form, tone color and dynamics through singing, listening, movement, and rhythm instruments.   We will focus on correct singing, sight-reading and some part singing as well.   George F. Handel will be the composer that is emphasized along with a listening unit on the Messiah in the  month of December. 

Health - 3rd Grade

History 1

How Great Thou Art (Art basics for K-3)

Jonathan Park

We will be exploring Creation through scientific evidence.  We will also learn how to combat the theories of evolution.  This curriculum follows the Jonathan park Cd's  I will not be playing them on a weekly basis although I may play the first one on the first day so that they get the idea. 

Grades 4th-6th

This is a full year class on Teusdays from 11:00-11:55

The cost is $15 dollars for copying and materials

My contact info is

Stephanie Thomas

Stephanie @wilsonthomas.com

603-714-0646

Kindergarten Fun K-4 K-5

 Kindergarten Fun: K-4 K-5 

Course Description:

We will learning our Letters and their sounds as well beginning to read. This class will take 30-45 minutes a day of at home time going over what we are learning in class.  We will also be learning to count and to cut and paste as well as painting.  We will be learning phonetic sounds as we use our Handbook For Reading by Abeka Book. Each child is required to have/buy this and bring it in class each week. They will also be learning to write our letters words as well as their name.

Pre-requisite: None

Class Limit: 

Semester(s): Full year

Day/Time: Tuesday 8:30 AM -10 AM

Text: A Handbook for Reading Phonics Textbook

Course Fees: $40

Instructor: Bobbie Johnston

Email: bobbienstevejohnston@gmail.com

Kindergarten PE ( 4 1/2 - 5 yr. olds)

 Tuesdays at 11:00am Fall semester 

Students will learn organized games appropriate for their age level.   They will begin to learn good sportsmanship skills to work well with each other.   Fun way to get some energy out.     Children must wear sneakers to participate in class.     There will be a $5.00 fee.   Your child must be at least 4 1/2 by September to sign up.    Class limit of 10 students.     Child care will be needed for my 2 yr. old.

Elaine McGrath

email - rocking175@Juno.com

669-0460

Lamb's Book of Art 1 4/5th grade

Thursdays 11:00 am     Limit 10

Kathi Clark    432-7551    ksclark7@myfairpoint.net

From Barry Stebbings and his How Great Thou Art, this award-winning curriculum teaches a well rounded education in art and has been a favorite with homeschooling families for years. Subjects include color theory, drawing, perspective, nature studies, anatomy, portraits, cartooning, lettering, creative writing and more. Includes over 65 lessons/100 pages in a spiralbound softcover text. Also includes a 20-page sketchbook built into the back of the text. 

Hope to work through more than one lesson a week. I will ask parents to purchase the book with the bundle so that we all have the right tools to draw with. If this goes well, I plan to continue in the spring.

Life in Plymouth Colony (2nd & 3rd grade)

Thursdays 9:00 am

2nd & 3rd grade

Kim Daggett

We will bring history alive by making interactive projects like reading booklets, a picture dictionary, puppets, etc. When finished, we will have a portfolio for assessment and display.

This is a full year class.

Kim D

5-dagt@comcast.net

Musical Mayhem - Grades K-2

Fall Semester - Tuesdays:  9 - 9:45 am

Grades: K - 2

Description:  In this class we will explore music and learn some basic music theory through singing, rhythmic instruments, movement and listening.  The class will involve a wide variety of age appropriate musical games, songs and activities. 

Class Limit: 15

Supply Fee: $5

I will most likely need babysitting for my 1 yr. old.

Cindy Denio

e-mail: pcdenio@juno.com

NH History 5th & 6th Grade

New Hampshire History for 5th & 6th Grade

2nd Semester 12pm on Thursdays, 14 students.

Teacher: Silvana  (Elaine will be helping)

We will be doing a lapbook.  The homework will consist of writing, cutting, coloring of lapbook material, completing misc. worksheets and researching and writing about a NH historical character.

The final grade will consist of 20% class participation, 20% homework, 20% lap book presentation, 20% participation in Historical Character night, and 20% final exam.

We will hand out a list of NH historical characters at the 1st class.  We will ask the students to pick 3 to avoid duplicates.  Hisorical Character night is scheduled for Friday February 10, 2012 @ 6pm.

We expect the student to complete all homework assisgned AND bring it all to class.  We will be enforcing a 3 strikes and you are expelled from class policy.  2  warnings given to child (email parent(s)), the 3rd  they are expelled from class.  The strikes are given when a child does not have their homework done AND brought to class (this includes supplies, see below).  We are doing a lapbook and we want the homework to be the cutting, coloring, writing, and some misc worksheets.  I feel that 5th & 6th graders should be able to take responsibility to do this.  If you feel your child can not handle this, then this class is not for them.  We have alot of material to cover.

Supplies needed:    Pencils (that is plural!!), eraser, scissors, crayons or colored pencils, glue stick, small notebook to take notes on homework assisgments and folder for misc worksheets.

More details to follow in regards to cost  (Approx $13)

Our American Heritage - 3rd grade

This is a full year class for third grade where we will learn about 22 different people in our country's history.  We will also work on map skills and some geography.  We will be using "Our American Heritage" 3rd grade history book from Abeka Books.  The book will need to be purchase prior to start of classes. 

Class time: Tuesdays at 10:00

Book: Our American Heritage by Abeka Books

Fee: $5.00 to cover any supplies and copies

Teacher:  Kellie Welch   krazeehomeschool@gmail.com

Passport to the World- Grades 2 & 3

Passport to the World

Instructor: Jessica Buckley 

Day/Time: Tuesdays at 12:00

Grades: 2 and 3

Class Fee: $5 (for supplies and photocopies)

Class Limit: 12 

This is a full year geography and social studies class for 2nd and 3rd graders. We will discover the beauty of our world and it's people by exploring a new country every week. We'll discuss geographic features, language and wildlife of every country we cover as well as the rich culture of their people through folklore, music and sometimes food. Each class will highlight past and present missions and we'll pray for the people of that nation. 

Book: We'll be using Galloping the Globe by Loree Pettit and Dari Mullins for much of our material but a copy does NOT need to be purchased.

Contact Info: jessbuckley@gmail.com

Playtime Fun K-5yo

Thursdays at 1pm in room 144.  Silvana

Kindergarten 5 & 6years old.

I created this class with the thought that there are kids who are at the co-op for older siblings and/or their parent is teaching.  So this will be about fun, playing and getting along.  I will read stories, do coloring pages, play board games, watch videos, show and tell, possibly do shapes, colors, numbers, letters & sounds.  If your child is learning how to read, and wants to "read" to the class we can do that too.  

Limit of 6 kids

$5 class fee minimum not more than $15.

Pond and Ocean Explorations - Grades 4-5

Thursdays at 10:00-10:55 am

In this class, we will learn about ponds and oceans. We will discuss rivers and lakes as well. Learn about the physical characteristics of these bodies of water. Also, learn about the types of creatures that live in them, including;  frogs, turtles, whales, sharks and many more. Learning will be done through reading, discussion, writing and simple experiments. We will do some small projects and possibly go on a field trip towards the end of this full year class. 

Requirements: Child must be independant in Reading and Writing at a minimum of 4th grade level. Child must be in 4th or 5th grade. They will need lined paper and a binder to keep their materials in. They will need pencils, colored pencils and scissors. These materials need to brought everyday that we have class. Also, please be prompt in getting to class.

Materials I will use include various 4th and 5th grade items that I own, video clips to show examples of pond and ocean life and library resources, which I will choose carefully.

Class Fee: $10.00     

Contact info: Rhonda Laboe    rlaboe@earthlink.net

Russian Language and Culture - 4th -6th grade

Time: Tuesday 10am - 11am

Grades: 4th - 6th

Class fee: $15

Instructor: Jennifer Ryan - Jchmk26@msn.com

This will be an introduction to the language, history and culture of Russia.  We will learn basic vocabulary and conversation, we will learn about famous Russians in history and in today's world and we will discuss various cultural customs.  Class will include many hands-on and group activities as well as the music, art and food of Russia. We will also incorporate scripture and praise songs.

Instructor will need childcare for youngest daughter.  There will be an opportunity later to add your name to a rotating sign-up.

Prerequisite: Must be able to read on own

Science First Grade

Science: First Grade

Thursdays 11:00 to 11:55 full year

We will be using the A Beka Book science book for Grade 1 entitled  Discovering God's Workd Science Reader Grade 1.

The topics we will be covering include self, animals, plants, insects, and seasons.  We will work primarily from the book but will also do related activities.  For example, we will plant seeds while studying plants.  The children may also be asked to bring in items related to what we will be studying.

Each child must have his/her own copy of the book, pencils, crayons or colored pencils, and a folder to hold their classwork and the occasional piece of homework.

The class fee is $5 to cover the additional supplies we will use.  I will not be purchasing the books for the students.

Class size is limited to 8 students in the first grade.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at nageo@comcast.net

Natalie Franklin

Science Investigations

Students will complete a lab and lab sheet each week. The class will be for 2nd graders and have a limit of 10 students. We will meet on Tuesdays at 1pm. The cost is $5.00 for photo copying. Parents do not need to purchase the text. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at nadialynne@comcast.net.

~Nadia Smith

Spring Crafts

Spring 2012

Spring Crafts

Thursdays
1:00 – 1:55

Spring Semester Only

Grades 3rd – 6th: This class will be Fun, Fun, Fun! WE will be making lots of crafts to enjoy or to give as gifts for friends & family. We will have themes such as Snow, Valentines Day, Easter, Mother's day and more.  Come join the fun and get creative!  : )

Starts  February 2nd

Cost: $20.00

Teacher:
Kim Reid
dcreid@comcast.net

Teen Helper:   Joshua Reid

Susie and Johnny Story Hour 2nd - 4th grade

The Susie and Johnny Series was written by J.C. Brumfield. In his preface he writes “The definite evangelistic emphasis in each story and the unique presentation of trials and victories of the Christian life make these stories perfect for family worship,  … Hundreds of precious souls were won to the Savior when these stories were presented on the radio…with the prayer that it might be used by the Holy Spirit to bring many more boys and girls to the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.” 

Timeless lessons learned during Pioneer Days. Faith building adventures!

Time allotted for creative express through drawing, acting or singing of old time hymns. There will be a sign up sheet for snack and drink (you are welcome to sign up for your child’s important dates like birthday etc.) Come imagine a different time and place, and see how timeless is the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Teacher: Heather Brown

hbrownrn@aol.com

Cost $5.00

Zoology 3 - 5th & 6th grade

Fall semester - Thursdays from 12:00 - 12:55

Teacher: Jenn D'Amico

In this class we will be using Apologia's Exploring Creation Series - Zoology 3. This third book in the zoology series takes students on a safari through jungles, deserts, forests, farms, and even their own backyard to explore, examine and enjoy the enchanting creatures God designed to inhabit the terrain. The class will be assigned chapters to be read at home as well as weekly homework assignments. They will be expected to come prepared to discuss assignments as well as participate in group experiments and projects.

Students must purchase their own copy of the book.  Class fee is $15 to cover the cost of materials for experiments and photocopies.

American HIstory

Course Description:

Learning about American history from Christopher Columbus to 1860.

Text: Title/ Author/ Publisher/ Edition/ISBN:

The Light and the Glory/ Peter Marshall and David Manuel/ Fleming H. Revell/ 1st edition/ ISBN #0-8007-5054-3 -- and study guide*

From Sea to Shining Sea/ Peter Marshall and David Manuel/ Fleming H. Revell/ 1st edition/ ISBN #0-8007-5308-9 -- and study guide*

Sounding Forht the Trumpet/ Peter Marshall and David Manuel/ Fleming H. Revell/ 1st edition/ ISBN #0-9007-1279-X -- and study guide*

*all study guides are 1st edition, they are all by Peter Marshall and David Manuel, and they are all published by Fleming H. Revell

Instructor:  Amanda N

(Amanda is a senior at First Agape and will have an adult in the room with her for this class.)

email/phone:  coreena_neumire@comcast.net / 603-361-2201 (phone is the best form of contact)

Around the World in 180 Days- Middle School Geography

Basic Writing for 8th grade

This class will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2pm. There will be a $5.00 charge for photo copying. Parents do not need to purchase a text. The first semester will be learning how to write essays. The second semester will be learning how to write a research paper. My email is 1homeschoolmom@comcast.net if you have any questions.

~Kellie Smith

British/World History Through Literature

Tuesday 11:00-12:00

Students will learn British and World History through reading historic novels and weekly homework.  There will be at least one project with the possibility of two.  A book list will be distributed in the summer.  We will study most of the kings/queens of England, Englands impact on the world and the reasons for the American Revolution.

Contact : Denise Karam 485-5967  or g.karam@comcast.net

Cost for this class is $10.00 to cover class materials.

Character-Based Writing Lessons grades 7-9

Character-Based Writing

With a focus on character, this class will be reviewing and continuing what was taught in the Student Writing Intensive B course.  My goal is to cover all the same topics that the "Continuation Course B" covers, but with a focused theme.  We will be learning about Christian character and virtues while studying and writing about St. Francis, Abraham Lincoln and Mother Theresa. 

Students who have taken the Excellence In Writing- Student Writing Intensive B course are invited to join this class.  We will move somewhat quickly through the review techniques and will slow down when we reach new material.  The new material is between SWI B and SWI C.  So, while this class reinforces SWI B, it also prepares students for SWI C the following year should they choose to continue. 

We will move at a pace where I feel that struggling students are exhibiting success.  This class may not be best suited for students who are already successfully writing at grade level.  If you are uncertain about the appropriateness of this class for your child, please contact me.

Assignments this year WILL be graded based on the grading guidelines provided by the curriculum.

Some of the new techniques covered will include:

-writing from pictures

-additional setence openers

-creative writing

-critiques and reviews.

Materials Needed

-binder from SWI B (with previous writing assignements removed to start fresh)

-Character-Based Writing Lessons book from Institute for Excellence In Writing  ($29)

-highlighter

-loose leaf paper in binder

useful but not required

-a thesaurus

Class Fee   $10

Class is all year long on Thursdays from  9 a.m. - 10 a.m.    (this is shortened from the original 8:30-10)

Class size will be limited to 7 students so that I am able to work with them one on one as needed.

Chorale One Way Up (8th Grade)

Chorale is for 8th-12th grades.  Students must be 13 in September

Tuesdays  2:00-2:55

Course fee:   $20  Students will be purchasing their own music.

We will be singing a variety of music both sacred and appropriate secular music.  We will be learning correct singing techniques, singing harmony and working in a group.  There will be a Christmas Concert and spring concert.  There may also be ministry opportunity singing at nursing homes at Christmas and after spring break. 

Teachers:  Cindy Ladew  csladew@comcast.net    603-560-0678

                  Meredith Bunker (accompanist)

Crafts with a Purpose (6th - 8th)

How would you like your child to learn how to make their own gifts for family and friends?  One mom told me that at Christmas time she was so blessed that instead of her son being excited about what he was getting for Chritmas, he couldn't wait to give the gifts he had made to his relatives.  Other moms have told me that they wished that some of the gifts their children have given away, they wished they had given to them instead. 

In this class, I will be teaching the students how to not only make crafts that they can give as gifts but also how to tap into the creativity that the Lord has put in all of us.  Some of the crafts will be calendar centered while others won't be.  Even though I have designed/planned each of the projects I will be encouraging their own creativitiy in the finished project.  Some of the projects will only take a week while others will take longer.  This is meant to be a fun class.  The intention is for it to be a class not just to give them busy work or for Mom to help it "accidentally end up in the trash".  Therefore, we will be using real scrapbook quality supplies in some of our projects even though we will not be making scrapbooks, possibly a scrapbook page but not a whole album.  By this I am saying that we will be using quality products for our projects no pre-made glue together products. 

There are certain supplies that each student will be required to keep in class each week as part of their basic kit.  These items will be listed on the forum seperately.  Except for the few items that are in their basic kit, I will be picking up the rest of the items that they will need for their projects.

My intention is not to make really expensive crafts, just quality crafts.  Therefore, there wil be an initial deposit fee of $25 with additional $20 or $25 sometime during the year if and when necessary.  I only ask for $10 at a time when necessary.  If you have questions about the fees, please feel free to contact me.

This class is not a drop in if you feel like it class.  I will be committing my time and energy to not only teach the class but to prepare for the class as well.  Therefore, I ask that you and your child be committed as well.  If any students are rude in any way they will be asked to leave my class.  I expect them to not only be respectful to me but also all of the other students.  Please always fee free to ask me any questions about the class that you may have.

This class is for grades 6th - 8th.  I am willing to have between 10-12 students in the class.  Please have your student on time as we will need the whole time to work on projects.  I love teaching this class and look forward to teaching it again.

Class is full year on Thursday 8:30 - 10:00.

Teacher: Sharon Doughty  crafts@wholesomefamily.com

Crafts with a Purpose Beyond

Crafts with a Purpose Beyond is for any student that has taken Crafts with a Purpose with me in the pas, even if it was not at First Agape.  The grade level is 7th-9th grade, however, if your child does not fit in that age group and they have taken it with me in the past, please contact me directly.  We will be making new projects except for a few that students have already requested we make again.  Students will need their own craft kits which I will send out an email reminder about what should be in it.  The fee is $25.  Please let me know if you are not able to pay the fee before the class starts.  I know that there are some students that just can't wait for this class to start.  I have to say, I too am so looking forward to this class. 

The class is from 11:00 to 11:55 on Thursdays. 

Teacher Sharon Doughty

Culinary Arts and Entertaining

Thursday 10:00 am - 10:55 am

Grades 6th - 8th

Teachers - Michele Richard and Denise Karam

During the semester each student will be taught how to use different kitchen utensils correctly, how to handle knives appropriately, differents styles of chopping, cutting, etc. and learn how to cook lots of fun recipes.    Also, they will learn a few different ways to set a table along with fun ways to fold napkins.  Most of the semester we will meet in the kitchen but we will have a few weeks of classroom time.

Each student will be required to bring in an ingredient weekly that is part of the recipe. 

Each student will need to have an apron and girls will need to wear their hair up and out of the food.

The class fee is $10

If you have any questions feel free to contact me at micheler on the firstagape websire or mishrich@myfairpoint.net

Current Events 6th-8th

Current Events

Tuesday 10:00

Grades 6th- 8th

We will discuss current events with a biblical perspective. 

We will use "God's World News - Top Story" magazines as the basis for most of our topics.
Students will do some research and present their point of view.

Drama Games - Grades 6,7,8

Drama Games

Tuesdays 9-9:55 One Semester Class to be Offered both in the Fall and in the Spring

Grades:  6,7,8

No fee/no required text

Teacher:  Pat Reichard, 647-1957

Drama games will seek to help your budding Drama Queen or Comedian to use their skills constructively.  We'll try various concentration, relaxation, pantomime and imagination games and (hopefully) have lots of fun at the same time.  We'll work individually and in small groups and perform in class in front of our peers.

French

GENERAL SCIENCE; grades 7-8

GENERAL SCIENCE CLASS

CURRICULUM:  General Science by Apologia (does not matter which addition)

DAY/TIME:  1:00 on Tuesdays

CLASS:  7-8th graders. maximum 15 students, full year class

COST:  $25.00 This cost includes a 3-ring binder and all lab supplies to be completed in class.

TEACHERS:  Kelly Smith and Denise Thorpe

E-MAIL:  thorphome@yahoo.com

PHONE:  244-9816

This class will use the Apologia General Science book.  Each student will receive a 3-ring binder to keep notes, reports, and tests.  This binder will be checked each month to make sure students are completing assignments.  During class time, we will be completing experiments and writing reports.  Participation in the Science Fair will also be a requirement.

First Day Of Class:  A Parent must attend the first class as we will be going over class policies and student requirements.  Please make arrangements to be there.  The $25.00 fee will be collected at this time.  Binders will be distributed once payment has been received. 

Holocaust Happenings - 8th grade - Spring

Day:Thursday, 8:00am (Second half of year only)

Grade 8

Teacher: Rebekah Neumire, graduate of First Agape Co-op

The screaming of woman in the camps. The dead bodies on the road from traveling from one place to another. Hitler, his tactics and his failure. The chard remains of bodies left to burn. The pain of all those who lost there loved ones in the concentration camps. One of the most painful times of the world turned out to be the most educational. The ciriculum being used is for grade eight but the Holocaust was not pretty nor should it be thought of lightly. It was a rip in our countries fabric and the fabric of the world! World War II didn't just affect us but other parts of the world. It was mesy, and the Holocaust was the biggest piece to the puzzle. As we explore this peice together I hope you will be enlightened and be able to relate to others its affects. Discussions will be held on certain subjects. Parents may attend discussions if they would like. Papers will be required every so often and projects will be put out. This wil be an intense course. Don't take it lightly, The Holocaust was a big deal!

Intro to Shakespeare

We will begin by doing an overview of Shakespeare and his work.  Then we will read and study Romeo & Juliet and The Tempest together.  I will include quizzes on the reading and a few extra projects. 

 Tuesdays full year, 10:00-10:55, 8th and 9th grade students

You can contact me for futher information.

Melanie Loraditch

Melaniejil@gmail.com

603 303-1907

Jewelry Making

Junior High Class for students in grade 7 thru adult

Learn the basic art of jewelry making. Instruction will include: rings, bracelet, necklaces, charms, bookmarks, pendents etc. We will be using techniques to pattern, color scheme and compliment colors. As well as, crimping, wiring, stringing and tying.

We will do a new project weekly. A syllabus will be posted on the forum and all materials are included.

The cost is 40.00 for the semester per student. Maximum of 12 students. Payment is required before start of class.

Class is onTuesday from 12 until 12:55.

Please contact Margaret Barron with any questions or concerns.

 e- mail: Godsladle@gmail.com

Phone: (603) 673-3243

Agape Website: MargaretB

Jr. High Drama/Musical

This year we will be combining the junior high and high school levels to present The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad - a musical adaptation of the Kenneth Grahame classic The Wind in the Willows. The fall semester will consist of separate stage skills classes for the two levels on Tuesdays where we will continue to work on speaking and acting techniques, character development, and working together as a team. Thursday classes will be a 2-hour combined Jr. High/High School vocal skills/choreography class where we will hone our singing skills while learning the music for the play as well as preparing some selections for the Christmas concert. The vocal hour will be followed by an hour of choreography practice. No previous acting/vocal/choreography skills are required.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!  The drama class is a full year course but divided into two distinct semesters as follows:

1st semester - Tuesday 12:00 - 12:55 (1-hour jr. high skills class) 

                           Thursday 12:00 - 1:55 (2-hour combined vocal/choreography class)

2nd semester - Tuesday AND Thursday 12:00 - 1:55 (2-hour combined rehearsal class, attendance required according to schedule)

NOTE: No student will be allowed to participate on stage without completing the first semester skills and vocal/choreography classes.

Students may elect to participate in the skills class only then work backstage or not continue in the performance semester.

AUDITIONS: Auditions will be held late September/early October in class. Everyone enrolled in the class will receive a part. 

CLASS SIZE: Limited to 15 (Jr. High level)

COURSE FEE: $50 to be paid at the beginning of the first semester (cost for the script is included)   

We also do a fund-raiser selling gift cards during the first semester for the holiday season. Participation mandatory.

INSTRUCTORS: Arlene Marquis (drama) email: arlenemarquis@comcast.net   phone: 603-429-0780

                               Cindy Ladew (music) email: csladew@comcast.net  phone: 603-560-0678                                              

Junior HIgh LIterature

7th and 8th grade students

Thursday 12:00-1:30pm

This is a literature course utilizing Progeny Press study guides.  Students will be required to read 30-50 pages each week and complete the corresponding study guide pages.  Students will be responsible for providing each novel, a dictionary, and the Bible and to bring these to class each week. I will provide the study guides for each novel.  The books we will reading are as follows and in this order:

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain

Students should be able to read at grade level for these books and able to write complete sentences for essay questions..Greg Katsohis will be co-teaching with me this year again.  The cost will be approximately $10-$20 for the cost of the study guides and copying costs.

Please contact me sheilamacgilvary@gmail.com or 603-540-4966.

Recorder 1

Recorder 2

Research Paper

Thursday 1:00-1:55

Grades 6-8

Marie Mehegan

We will go through the process of writing a research paper.

The first semester will be basic and guided. We will all be doing a research paper together in class.

Second semester will be homework heavy since they will write their own research paper. I will assign homework every week for the students to bring in to class.

In the end the student will be familiar with the process. He will know the MLA standard used in all English classes and he will have a product that can be used as an example for any future research he needs to do.

There is a $5 fee due at the first class in September.

blestby8@myfairpoint.net

Swedish 3

Tuesday 9:00-9:55

Only returning students

We will continue to learn Swedish through storytelling, songs, dialog, games and books. Some grammar will be introduced. We will learn about well known swedes, Swedish culture, holidays and current events. Some sampling will be required.

There is a $10 fee due at our first class in September.

Marie Mehegan

blestby8@myfairpoint.net

Westward Expansion

 WESTWARD EXPANSION

Course Description:

Designed for middle-school history curriculum, the American History series provides challenging activities that enable students to explore history, geography, and social studies. Activities include critical thinking, writing, technology, and more. Vocabulary words, time lines, maps, and reading lists are also provided. Meets NCSS standards and is correlated to state, national and Canadian provincial standards. 128 pages  

There will be homework each week along with occasional tests and quizzes. 

Students need to have a binder to hold papers passed out in class.

Pre-requisite: None

Class Limit: 16

Semester(s): Full year

Day/Time: Thursday 1-1:55

Text: Westward Expansion and Migration.  ISBN # 978-1-58037-584-9

Course Fees: $15

Instructor: Bobbie Johnston

Email: bobbienstevejohnston@gmail.com 

Advanced Math and Trig

This is a full year course which will meet 2 hours on Tuesdays and 2 hours on Thursdays.  The first hour will be used to teach the lesson and the second hour for homework help. 

This course is the first in a 2 year program.  The first half of the text will be taught this year and is considered and Advanced math with Trig course.  The second half of the the text will be taught the following year and is considered a Pre-Calculus course. Participation in the second year is not required to take the first year.

Pre-requisites: Algebra 2  adn possible teacher recommendation

Text: Saxon Advanced Math, second edition.  Homeschool Kit with solutions manual.  These books are available at Christian Book Distributors at www.christianbook.com.  CBD Stock No: WW329739.  The current price is $73.03.

Class Time: T/Th 12pm-1:55pm

Teacher: Karen Trudeau, kawt@erictrudeau.org, 603-895-2696. 

Advanced Music Theory

Grade 12  (Grade 11 with teacher approval)

Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00-11:55

Textbook:   Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music,   A programmed course:    9th edition   Greg A Steinke

This course is for the serious music student who already has a solid muisc theory foundation in scales, key signatures, rhythm and melody.  The students need to be actively pursuing an instrument with at least 4 years of private instruction.  Topics covered ;  tonality; triads in root position;  doubling, spacing and voice leading;  Triads in First and Second Inversion;  Seventh Chords;  Phase Structure and Cadences;  Harmonic Progressions.  There will be  sight singing;  melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation each week.   

Teacher:    Cindy Ladew                    csladew@comcast.net    603-560-0678

Algebra 1

Class Time: 10:00-10:55 Tues. and Thurs.

Teacher: Michelle Cavanaugh

5bagshotrow@comcast.net

603-289-6250

Grades 9th and 10th

Text: Teaching Textbook Algebra I, textbook and test blank/answer key.  $79.95 (free shipping if you order through Teaching Textbooks

Or you can buy the complete set (includes 8 CD rom, text, and test blanks/answer key) for $184.90 (CD rom set is optional.)

We will be covering 4 lessons each week/two per class. The lecture time will be short, 10-15 min. The rest of class time will include practicing the new concept, review and some class time will be spent on exams or group projects.

We will be utilizing the Science fair to present some of the concepts we learn.

The homework will be counted as part of the class grade and is required to be up-to-date each time you come to class.

Teaching Textbooks is full of review of old concepts and it reviews more recent concepts. If your child is not in need of multiple levels of review this text is not for you, but I've found that the review is thorough and benefits most students.

Algebra 2

Class Time: Tuesday at 8:00 am

Grades: 10-12

Pre-requisite: Algebra 1

Text: Math-U-See Algebra 2, students will need to purchase the student kit

Teacher: Richard Welch, richw65@gmail.com

Anatomy and Physiology

This is a full year high school level advanced biology course with lab.  This class will meet 4 hours per week.

Prerequisites: High School Biology and High School Chemistry. Teacher recommendation may be required.

There will be extensive reading required for this course.  A term paper, research and oral presentations, and weekly quizzes, will also be required in addtion to the tests, coloring book assignements and labs that are a part of the text/curriculum.  Class participation is expected. 

Text: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made  from Apologia Ministries, second edition.  You will need the textbook and solutions manual.  $85

Lab Kit: Advanced Biology Lab Kit from Apologia Ministries.  You only need to purchase the specimens and the dissection tools (if you don't have them).  I have a microscope and the prepared slides.  $32 (this does NOT include the tools/dissection tray)

Coloring Book: The Anatomy Coloring Book, 3rd edition. $22

All of these products can be found at www.highschoolscience.com.  Go to the Science section, then the Advanced Biology section.  You will see all the products listed there. 

Please contact me if you have any questions about this class.  kawt@erictrudeau.org, KarenT, or 603-895-2696

Karen Trudeau

Answers Academy

This DVD and discussion series from AiG equips high school students to provide logical answers to skeptics about the authority and accuracy of the Bible, and to understand that operational science provides an irrefutable case for the trustworthiness of God's Word. Sessions include "Defending the Faith; The Truth about Natural Selection; The Earth is Young; Big Problems with the Big Bang; Astronomy; and Changing Lives, Rocking the Culture. There will be weekly assignments in the workbook (see below) to facilitate the students' ability to put what they are learning into practice. Please preview this program at www.answersingenesis.org

Required Text: Answers Academy - Participant's Workbook available at www.answersingenesis.org  for $7.99  SKU 10-2-198

Class Fee: $8 (Plus above workbook purchased individually from AiG)

Grades 9-12        Fall   Thursday 11:00 - 11:55        LisaD   home4them@comcast.net

Answers Academy (AiG)

This DVD and discussion series from AiG equips high school students to provide logical answers to skeptics about the authority and accuracy of the Bible, and to understand that operational science provides an irrefutable case for the trustworthiness of God's word. Sessions include: Defending the Faith; the Truth about Natural Selection; The Earth is Young; Big Problems with the Big Bang; Astronomy and Changing Lives, Rocking the Culture. We will review the homework, view the DVD segment (approx. 30 minutes of a classroom-type presentation) and discuss the issues presented. Homework will be assigned from the Participant's Workbook. Please visit www.answersingenesis.org for a preview of this course.

Required text: Answers Academy Participant's Workbook, available at   www.answersingenesis.org    SKU 10-2-198  for $7.99

Class fee $8 (In addition to the above text which should be purchased individually and brought to the first class.)

Grades: 9-12

Fall                     Thursday 11:15-12:15               LisaD  home4them@comcast.net        

Art Basics for High School

Class Age/Grade:  9-12                                   Class Limit: 10                         Class Fee: $100

Course Description: The course includes drawing basics (training the brain, positive/negative space, linear perspective, figure drawing, etc.), pastels, charcoal, watercolor, pen and ink and acrylics.  There is a $100 fee for all supplies for the full year, DUE NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1, 2011...due to the time-consuming nature of special ordering and receiving supplies in time for class to begin.  After numerous issues with this in the past, I will need to move on to the next student on the wait list if fees are not received in time.  

Semester: Full Year

Day/Time: Thursdays at 9:00 am...Room 223

Teacher: Carol Garron   cell#:603-345-5016    email:jcjco@earthlink.net

Basic Apparel Sewing

Fall Semester Only – Tuesdays at 9am

Age/Grade – For girls only, high school to adult

Class Size –  All students enrolled in Fashion Design for Personal Style must take this class. Remaining spots (4-6 expected) will be given on a first come basis.

Course Description: 

While some might not realize it, apparel sewing is different from quilting or home dec sewing. It requires a separate skill set to translate 2D images into curved 3D female shapes. We’ll talk about the differences and learn about pattern selection, fabrics, fitting, seam finishes and how to put together professional looking garments at home.

Anyone who completes this class will be allowed to participate in the Fashion Show in May. Garments for the fashion show are subject to First Agape dress code and approval of the instructor.

Prerequisites: 

You must have a sewing machine, know how to thread it and have a basic understanding of how to use it. We will NOT be able to take time in class to help you fix or use your machine. If you have trouble with your machine for whatever reason, you will be expected to have it fixed outside of class for the next class and complete any in-class project at home. 

Previous sewing experience of any kind is a plus, but not necessary.

Textbooks & Tools:

* Sewing machine in good working order with the manual

* Basic sewing tools – pins, needles, tape measure, scissors, seam ripper, etc.

* The Sewing Book by Alison Smith ($40 from amazon.com) or an instructor approved substitute

Optional Resource:

Threads Fitting DVDs

Course Fees:

There is no specific course fee, but you will be expected to purchase supplies as needed. Expected material costs, not including basic tools and sewing machine: approximately $50-$100.

I would love to partner with a parent as a fundraiser for supplies for those who would like to take the class but aren’t able to financially. Please call me for information and details.

Instructor: J. Messenger :: 437-2591

Beyond Art Basics - 10th-12th

Age/Grade: 10-12                            Class Limit: 10                            Class Fee: $100                                

Course Description:  This covers more in-depth experience with color, drawing and various mediums, such as watercolor, charcoal, acrylics, pen and ink, etc.  We will also explore the workings of a camera, print-making (including a field trip to NHIA in Manchester), and illumination.  There is a $100 fee for the full year of supplies, DUE NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1, 2011...due to the time-consuming nature of special ordering and receiving supplies in time for class to begin.  After numerous issues with this in the past, I will need to move on to the next student on the wait list if fees are not received in time.  There is a 10 student limit for this class. 

Semester: Full Year

Day/Time: Thursday    10:00 am  Room 223

Teacher:  Carol Garron     cell#:603-345-5016      email:jcjco@earthlink.net

Biology - Exploring Creation with Biology - Apologia series

 In Biology we will go through the book, Exploring Creation with Biology, by Jay Wile, part of the Apologia Series, as well as doing all of the labs possible.  Because of all we are attempting to do, we need 3 hours per week, full year.   At this time, class time will be Tuesday 9-11AM and Thursday 9-10AM.      The last 3 Biology classes taught here at the AGAPE have all met 3 hours per week, and only one teacher was able to complete the book.   They all say that the 3 hours per week are necessary.

The grade level is 9th and 10th grade.  However, if your student has completed General Science and Physical Science, they may attend this class, even if they are in 8th grade.  11th and 12th graders are welcome; however, be prepared to be in class with younger students.

Teachers are Karin Marineau and Elaine Driscoll.   Reach Karin at karin.marineau@verani.com  or at home 627-1473.   Always leave a message if you get an answering machine.

All Students need a book; we are using 2nd edition Apologia,Exploring Creation with Biology by Jay Wile, a test and correction booklet (They come together if you order through CBD.), a dissection kit and the dissection animals.    We are so blessed that the teachers from last year and the year before are lending us their slides and microscopes.   Praise God!  If you have a dissection kit, but only need the animals, they can be ordered separately.  Thus far, I have found them together for $31.  Karin would like to order these and collect the money this May.   If you have found them for less, please let Karin know as soon as possible.  Students will also need a lab book, which is a notebook or binder with which they will write out the lab, and then include observations.      This is to be done before the lab.   We would like students to start writing up labs this summer, leaving room for observations and drawings.

In addition to the money for dissection kit/ and or specimens, there will be a $30 fee for the class.   This will go toward extra supplies and copies.   Alison, who taught biology this year, told us that she spent over $40 per student.   If we find that supplies/copies are more than expected, we may ask parents for the additional cost in the 2nd half of the year.

FYI - 2 years ago, 43 students took biology, this same class, this same book.   Ask around for used books, test/correction booklets and dissection kits.  We can order the animals to be dissected for about half the cost, plus shipping.

16 students max is ideal for this class.   However, we may take a few more.

THIS IS A PARENTS HANDS ON CLASS, meaning parents will study with their student, administer and correct the module tests, which will then be handed in at the beginning of the next class. There will be reading and studying homework and quizzes as well as the tests.

Full Year          Tuesday:9-11AM and Thursday 9-10AM             Karin Marineau  karin.marineau@verani.com   603-627-1473           9th&10th, with some                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  exceptions, see above.                                                                             Hope you can join us; the last 2 years have been fun - lots of hard work by all- but fun.

Calculus

Course Description:

This course is the equivalent to a college-level calculus course. It covers all topics in the Advanced Placement Calculus AB syllabus-functions, graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals.

The text for this course covers two semesters of college calculus. We will complete lessons 1-90 by covering three lessons a week and taking a test every eight lessons. During class we will discuss concepts and work through example problems. Students will do approximately 60 problems a week on their own. The instructor will write and grade tests for this course. Parents will administer these tests at home. All assignments will be posted in the calculus forum so that parents can keep up with student’s work.

Pre-requisite: Recommendation from pre-calculus teacher

Class Limit: 8

Semester(s): Full year

Day/Time: Tuesday 12:00-12:55 and Thursday 11:00-12:55

Text: Calculus with Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry/John H. Saxon, Jr./Saxon Publishing/2^nd Ed (home study kit & solutions manual) plus an AP workbook – to be determined

Materials/Supplies: Graphing calculator TI-83 or TI-83 Plus

Course Fees: $30-40

Instructor: Gloria Harvell (gloriah at this website)

Email: gloriaharvell@yahoo.com

Chorale : One Way Up

8th-12th Grade:   Full Year Course   Class size   25

Tuesdays   2:00-2:55                 

Course Fee:   $20 per semester;  Students purchase their own music.

We will be singing a variety of music both sacred and  appropriate secular to teach or re-inforce sight reading skills,  singing harmony and working in a group. 

There will be a Christmas Concert and a spring  concert.   Theremay also be ministry opportunity in possibly singing at various nursing homes at Christmas and  after Spring Break. 

*  Anyone interested in Joining  One Way Up as an instrumentalist (flute, guitar, violin, piano, etc)  please sign up with a  'space  and capital I  at the end of your name:  Example:     John Doe  I     ( audition required.   )

Teachers:   Cindy Ladew Director   csladew@comcast.net   603-560-0678

                      Meredith Bunker    (accompanist)

Culinary Arts 11th&12th

Grade level; 11th & 12th

Day; Tuesday- both semesters

Time; 8;00-10;00

Teacher;Kelley Amador

co teacher; Sally Gable

email-kelleyamador@gmail.com

home phone-623-0914

cell phone-817-3036

This class will instruct student's in various cooking skills and a wide variety of recipes.  This will include meat preperations, vegetable dishes, breads, deserts,as well as some ethnic foods.  Also students are required to prepare foods at home for homework and reinforcement of the skills they will be learning. Students will also have to watch cooking shows on television or computer and journal about what they learn from these programs.There are also take home quizes and a research report throughout the year. Throughout the year the class also does fund raiser, mostly hot lunches to raise money for the end of the year dinner.  At the end of the year the class puts on a special dinner for their parents and some of the Agape staff as a final .

Cost- $50.00 is required at the begining of each semester. Also each student will either bring in cooking ingredients each week or money for the ingredients if the teachers bring the items.

Required books;  The professional Chef the Culinary Institute of America 7th edition ISBN 0-471-38257-4  The Professional Chef Study Guide ISBN 0-47120916-3  The Culinary Institute of America The Proffessional Knife Kit ISBN 0-471-34997-6

Mrs. Amador and Mrs. Gable will require students and one of their parents to sign a contract at the begining of the year ,  for assurance of their commitment  to this class and the responsibilities that go with it.

Demolishing Strongholds (AiG)

Develop a rational explanation for why you believe what you believe. Topics include developing a biblical worldview, reaching your friends for Christ, confronting our evolutionized culture, recognizing cultural brainwashing and figuring out how to "get out of the stands and be God's players in the game called life!" Classes include weekly DVD segments developed specifically for teens and presented by Ken Ham, Carl Kerby, Bill Jack and Charles Ware. These men are dynamic speakers working together to help teens turn "from passive to passion." Short homework assignments in the student workbook (see below) help students internalize and remember the material, and to prepare for each week's DVD and discussions...not to mention, for life! Please visit  www.answersingenesis.org  for a preview. I love this program!

Text: Demolishing Strongholds Student Workbook available from www.answersingenesis.org for $6.99. SKU 10-2-286. Recommended but not required

Class fee: $5 (Plus above workbook purchased individually.)

Grades: 9-12

Spring            Tuesday 11:00 -11:55           LisaD      home4them@comcast.net                

English:Writing

This high school English class will have a strong writing emphasis. Students will work on a variety of writing skills and develop their abilities in multiple writing genres. First semester will focus on the writing process, developing and honing the writer's voice and the use of literary techniques in narrative. Second semester work will explore the application of these skills and techniques in a variety of expository genres. Lessons and assignments will include study and dictation of mentor passages, analyzing student and professional samples, keeping a log of quotes/passages and a writer's notebook, vocabulary development, and writing. Students will research, take notes and do short oral presentations approximately once per month. Students are expected to read two novels per semester and to complete writing assignments based on this student-selected reading.

Students are not required to purchase a text. I will be using, among other resources: Write to Learn, by Donald Murray; Write Your Way into College: Master the SAT Essay, by Lauren Starkey; Blowing Away the State Writing Assessment Test, by Jane Bell Kiester; Help for High School by Julie Bogart;  Listen to This:Developing an Ear for Expository, by Marcia Freeman and www.WritingFix.com. Students will need a binder and a spiral or composition notebook, and 2-3 hours outside of class to complete weekly assignments.

Class fee: $18

Grades: 9 - 11

 Full Year    Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 - 12:55   LisaD  home4them@comcast.net

Excellence in Writing Level C1

Excellence in Writing C1 helps students with the SAT'S, compositions, short stories, essays, notetaking and more.  This program has been proven to work if you put the time and effort in it.  Almost immediately, your student will confidently be making good grammar choices and improving in their writing.

Each week there will be homework.  I will post all homework on the First Agape web site so please check it weekly.

There will be a mid-term exam and a final exam on the writing concepts learned.  If completed, you will recieve a full credit in language arts.

Class and Time: Class limit will be 12.   It will run on Thursdays from 11:00-11:55 in room 221 (room subject to change)

Please know your basic grammar (verb, pronoun, adj,, subject, predicate, sentence structure...)  We will take the first few classes going over basic grammar as a review, but then we will get right into the writing structure.

You will need a computer or typewriter so you can print out all your compositions before handing in.  This will happen weekly.

Our class will be participating in "Historical Character Night" as it will teach public speaking to the notetaking section we will be learning about.  This will fullfil that requirement.

Parents will be asked to fill-in for me if I am absent unless you are teaching during that time in another class.  This will keep us on target and finish on time (by May). 

Text:  you will need to buy Student Writing Intensive Level C.  This is the first year you will be able to buy ebook through their website which will cost a lot less.  If you have more than one child in class, you are able to make copies.  We cannot as a co-op make copies for you because of the copywrite law, so make sure you have the notebook for the first day of class. 

Class Fee:  $10 for materials payable to Linda Abel by May, 2011 (before the end of this school year).  This will also hold your spot for confirmation.

Linda Abel

Nowilive4Him@gmail.com

425-6485

Excellence in Writing Level C2

 Excellence in Writing Continuation Course Level C

If your student loved the Student Writing Intensive, they will enjoy this continuation course! Picking up where we left off, these DVDs provide 32 more lessons to take your student through the rest of the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style writing units. Students continue to use the same notebook and charts, learning new models and techniques not previously presented in the SWI. Contained on the CD-ROM are the source material for each lesson, checklists, lesson plans, grading sheets, and student samples. Because the lesson plans are chock full of material, we can use this product for 1-2 years of writing instruction. We will do this in a two year plan so we have time to get through it all without rushing through. So, we will be going through lessons 1-16 this year, and lessons 17-32 next year.  We will also participate in the Historical Character Night which would fullfill a requirement for one of the lessons.  (Date to be determined soon.)

All the student handouts, reinforcement lessons, and teacher’s notes are provided on a CD-ROM included with the DVDs , that is why there is a fee, there is no book for you to purchase.

Class time:  Tuesdays at 11:00-11:55 in room 221 (room subject to change)

Prerequisites: This course assumes that the student has completed the Student Writing Intensive Level C either live or on video or has had equivalent instruction like in First Agape for returning students.

Class Fee:  Since the product costs is so great for the student and teacher CD-ROM which would include the printinng of materials from the CD-ROM, I will need to charge a fee of $25/pp.  This will need to be paid before the end of the First Agape school year - May.

Contact Information:

Linda Abel

Nowilive4him@gmail.com      425-6485     or       LindaA       on the First Agape web site

Fashion Design for Personal Style

All Year – Tuesdays at 8am

Age/Grade – For girls only, high school to adult

Class Size – 6

Course Description: 

Finding garments that fit, flatter and are stylishly modest is a tall order in today’s fashion food chain. Aside from paying high prices at specialty modest boutiques, learning to create your own garments from scratch can be a great alternative. If you’ve always wanted to create your own garments or are considering a career in the fashion industry, this will be an excellent introduction and provide lots of hands on experience.

We will briefly study fashion history and learn the basic principles of fashion design, including creating silhouettes, proportions, the ins and outs of fabric, fit and an understanding of what looks good on you and those around you. In the second semester we will learn flat pattern drafting and create garments from scratch. While the course material we will cover is fashion design, it will be specifically taught and targeted to show how it applies to you and your body.

Anyone who completes this class will be allowed to participate in the Fashion Show in May. Garments for the fashion show are subject to First Agape dress code and approval of the instructor.

Please note: One of the textbooks I will be using to teach fashion principles contains several classical female nude paintings for illustration purposes. I’ve looked for suitable teaching alternatives that do not contain nudes and have not found any. As with anything fashion related, especially when examining fashion history or web searching for homework, there will be varying degrees of female nudity. Otherwise, in the classroom, I will avoid it as much as possible. If there are any questions, please contact me.

Prerequisites: 

You must have a sewing machine, know how to thread it and have a basic understanding of how to use it. We will NOT be able to take time in class to help you fix or use your machine. If you have trouble with your machine for whatever reason, you will be expected to have it fixed outside of class for the next class and complete any in-class project at home. 

All enrolled students must take Basic Apparel Sewing during the first semester on Tuesdays at 9am and Fashion Lab during the same time slot second semester.

PLEASE NOTE: Because of the financial and time considerations involved in this class, I will be meeting with and interviewing the pairs candidates and their parents in August to discuss and assess commitment, and then prayerfully pick the students. First sign ups do not guarantee placement in the class.

Textbooks & Tools:

* Because several of the textbooks we will be using are expensive ($40-$60+ each), I will be ordering them book club style through my local library. All books will be required by due date or they will be subject to a $2 per day fine. The complete book list will be available in May.

* Sewing machine in good working order with the manual

* Basic sewing tools – pins, needles, tape measure, scissors, seam ripper, etc.

* Fashion design tool for 2nd semester – French curve, rulered straight edge, plastic wrap, rainbow pack of thin Sharpie markers, etc.

* Make Your Own Dress Patterns by Adele Margolis - $12

Optional Resources:

The Triumph of Individual Style by Mathis and Connor

The Fashion Designer's Directory of Shape and Style: Over 500 Mix-and-Match Elements for Creative Clothing Design by Simon Travers-Spencer

Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing by Erika Stalder

Fashion Design Course: Principles, Practice, and Techniques: A Practical Guide for Aspiring Fashion Designers by Steven Faerm

Course Fees:

There is no specific course fee, but you will be expected to purchase supplies as needed. Expected material costs, not including basic tools and sewing machine: $100-$200 dollars.

I would love to partner with a parent as a fundraiser for supplies for those who would like to take the class, but aren’t able to financially. Please call me for information and details.

Instructor: J. Messenger :: 437-2591

Bio: I have been sewing since I was big enough to crawl up to my mother's sewing machine. I started sewing garments for myself 20 years ago. I have studied fashion history for the last seven years and fashion and flat pattern design for the last 4. I have a large portfolio of items I've created, including some notable celebrity knock offs. Contact me for more information or a digital portfolio.

Fashion Lab

Fashion Lab is a second semester class on Tuesdays at 9am for students enrolled in the Fashion Design for Personal Style course.

Instructor: J. Messenger :: 437-2591

German 3

Girls Gone Wise

High School Chemistry (No lab)

High School Chemistry, without lab 

Text: Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry, 2nd edition www.highschoolscience.com, www.christianbook.com

Time: 11am-12am Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1, currently taking Algebra 2

This course will not include a lab component in class, but if your child needs a science with a lab credit I recommend that you purchase the lab kit and complete the labs at home.  I will include the labs as homework for those that are doing them.

Karen Trudeau

kawt@erictrudeau.org

6038952696

**This class is currently full, but your child can be added to the waiting list.

High School Drama/Musical

This year we will be combining the high school and junior high levels to present The Mad Adventures of Mr. Toad - a musical adaptation of the Kenneth Grahame classic The Wind in the Willows. The fall semester will consist of separate stage skills classes for the two levels on Tuesdays where we will continue to work on acting and speaking techniques, character development, and working together as a team. Thursday classes will be a 2-hour combined Jr. High/High School vocal skills/choreography class where we will hone our singing skills while learning the music for the play as well as preparing some selections for the Christmas concert. The vocal hour will be followed by an hour of choreography practice. No previous acting/vocal/choreography skills are required.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! The drama class is a full year course but divided into two distinct semesters as follows:

1st semester - Tuesday 1:00 - 1:55 (1-hour high school skills class)

                            Thursday 12:00 - 1:55 (2-hour combined vocal/choreography class)

2nd semester - Tuesday AND Thursday 12:00 - 1:55 (2-hour combined rehearsal class, attendance required according to schedule)

NOTE: No student will be allowed to participate on stage without completing the first semester skills and vocal/choreography classes. Students may elect to participate in the skills class only then work backstage or not contnue in the performance semester.

AUDITIONS: Auditions will be held late September/early October in class. Everyone enrolled in the class will receive a part.

CLASS SIZE: Limited to 15 (High School level)

COURSE FEE: $50 to be paid at the beginning of the first semester (cost for the script is included). We also do a fund-raiser selling gift cards during the first semester for the holiday season. Participation mandatory.

INSTRUCTORS: Arlene Marquis (drama) email: arlenemarquis@comcast.net   phone: 603-429-0780

                                Cindy Ladew (music) csladew@comcast.net    phone: 603-560-0678

High School Literature

This will be a literature only class.  There may be some writing assignments, but there will be no formal grammar instruction.  We will be using study guides from Progeny Press.  We will read two British Literature books in the first semester and two American Literature books in the second semester.  We will be reading "Jane Eyre", "A Christmas Carol", "The Red Badge of Courage", and "The Great Gatsby".  Students will need to provide their own copies of the books.  They can either purchase their own copy or borrow them from the library. 

Class Time: Tuesdays at 9:00am

Course Fee: $15.00 which covers the study guides and copies for each student

Texts: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, and The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Instructor: Kellie Welch, krazeehomeschool@gmail.com

Human Video 10th-12th grade

Sherri.McCluskey@comcast.net

Intro to Logic

Let's argue! Just kidding (sort of).  Americans are bombarded with logical fallacies (bad reasoning) on a daily basis. Novels, textbooks, movies, TV, radio, internet, advertising, politicians, even colleagues and friends use faulty arguments to try to influence us. This class will help students learn to evaluate statements for relevance, presumptions and clarity so that they can stand firm and communicate their beliefs while recognizing faulty and misleading arguments. Red herrings, ad hominem, tu quoque, genetic fallacies, appeals to emotion, fear, authority and ignorance, mob and snob appeal, begging the question, slippery slope and weak analogies are just some of the informal fallacies students will learn to recognize and respond to.

In preparation for class discussions each week, students will read several short lessons in the text and think through the accompanying exercises. We'll discuss the material in class, and students will encounter it again on a quiz (take-home or at the beginning of the next class). Throughout the semester, each student will create a review list of the informal fallacies covered and collect examples of each. Students will compile these examples and the review sheet into an Informal Fallacy File, which will be graded as a final project.

Don't let the faulty reasoning of others steer you from truth. Develop the critical thinking and logical reasoning skills you need to stand firm and communicate your beliefs.

Required text: The Fallacy Detective, 3rd Edition, by Nathaniel and Hans Bluedorn. Available from many vendors online, including www.timberdoodle.com (Product Code 770-770, $17.75).

Class fee: $3

Grades: 9-12

Spring     Thursdays  11:00 - 11:55    LisaD   home4them@comcast.net

Marine Biology 10th-12th

Course Description: 

This course concentrates on marine wildlife and marine habitats. It provides a survey of members of each biological kingdom that live in marine environments. The student will learn about the microscopic organisms that make life in the ocean possible, including details about their interesting habits and life cycles. The student will also learn about the anatomy of many macroscopic marine creatures such as clams, starfish, and sharks. The student will then learn how these creatures and their physical surroundings form marine ecosystems such as intertidal zones, estuaries, coral reefs, continental shelf communities, epipelagic communities, and deep-ocean communities. The course ends with a study of marine resources and our relationship with the sea.

We'll begin with a 1 week marine science camp at the Acadia Institute of Oceanography.  It is optional but well worth it.  It will be a condensed version of the advanced session.  See link below. For those interested, we'll fund raise over the summer to offset the cost.

http://www.acadiainstitute.com/marine-science-camps/index.html

Pre-requisites: none

Class Limit: 16

Semester(s): Full year

Day/Time: Tuesday 1:00-2:30 

Materials/Supplies needed:

Text: Exploring Creation with Marine Biology/Sherrie Seligson /Apologia  (text and solution manual) or Full Course CDROM and the Dissection Kit

best prices I found new:

http://www.hometrainingtools.com/apologia-marine-biology/c/142/ 

Apologia site with sample chapter:

http://www.apologia.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8

optional resources for those that like them:

http://www.barcharts.com/Inventory/Navision/9781572225824

for an artistic type that finds studying difficult unless there is a project involved:

http://www.liveandlearnpress.com/viewItems.php?category=18

Course Fees: $20

Instructor: Bobbie Johnston; bobbienstevejohnston@gmail.com

Co Instructors: Jodie Lucci & Corrine Wood   

PHIL 110 Intro to Philosophy

 Here is the syllabus, including the text required. Yes, you need this edition, not an earlier one.

SYLLABUS FOR

PHILOSOPHY 110

INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY

Manchester Community College, Manchester, NH

Running Start/First Agape Homeschool, Auburn, NH

Please KEEP, READ and REFER to this throughout the semester.

Dept. Course # POL 110  Instructor: Andreas W. Reif, B.A., M.Div.

CRN: None  Phone: 603-289-4739 (cell)

Department: Social Sciences   Office Location: None

Semester Dates: 09/15/11-1/14/12   Email: areif@ccsnh.edu; alahreif@gmail.com

Year: 2011-2012  Office Hours: Talk to me before and/or after class

Meeting Day: Thursday

Meeting Time: 12:20-2:50PM   Theory Credits: 3

Room Number: 123   Lab Credits: none

Catalog Description:

This course introduces the important ideas in Western philosophy, with emphasis on the Greek origins of philosophy, the transformation of philosophy by Enlightenment thought in the 17th and18th centuries, and the post-modern reaction to Enlightenment thought. The course relates philosophical ideas to contemporary issues. (Fulfills Humanities requirement.)

Course Prerequisites: None

 Required Textbooks: Soccio, Douglas J. Archetypes of Wisdom. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2010. ISBN# 978-0-495-60382-5 

Companion Website http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M20b&product_isbn_issn=9780495603825&discipline_number=5&token=C10CD30739B926CBB39089D36CE34318B59DD67187D53FF9F58E0893F2D8F35EEBCD29B6FEB47E734595135337586D78 

Supplemental Material: None

 Major Course Objectives:

1. Obtain a familiarity with the philosophical works that are the foundations of Western thought
2. Gain an understanding of the fundamental issues that are involved in any philosophical system or outlook
3. Clarify one’s personal value system by exploring alternatives presented

        by philosophers representing a variety of viewpoints

 Instructor’s (additional Course Goals): WELCOME! The study of Philosophy is both complicated, yet fascinating. My hope is that this class will challenge your way of thinking, enlighten your understanding, and better your insight about what people believe and why. My goal is that this will be one of the most enjoyable and interesting classes you will take as a student at Agape Homeschool

Course Methodology: This course will use a lecture/discussion format and use multi-media where possible. There may be some in class writing and/or short quizzes- these will count just like a homework assignment.

A Note on Participation: This class requires and expects the student to participate. Philosophy is meant to be discussed. Participation is an integral part of the grade.

Methods of Testing/Evaluation: We will have a weekly reading and written homework assignment, which may include essays, multiple choice, true/false, matching, etc. From these will arise the midterm and final test. Tests are not cumulative. The goal is to finish a chapter or two from the text every week.

Attendance Policy: My policy is that no distinction will be made between excused or unexcused absences, (but for extraordinary circumstances at the discretion of the instructor). Participation is part of the grade, and missed scheduled classes will affect that grade. Participation grade cannot be made up. Late arrivals or leaving early may be considered an absence. Any student missing more than two classes in a class that meets once a week may result in a failing grade or withdrawal from the program. An attendance sheet may be passed around for each class. Life happens, so I do allow ONE absence before that absence affects the participation grade.

Policy on Tardiness: Class starts on time. Tardiness is disruptive to the class and detrimental to learning. Those that are late can expect a drop in their participation grade, and may be asked to wait outside the class before entering at a break in the lecture. The same policy applies for leaving early.

Homework/Outside Assignments Policy: You can expect a homework assignment every class, and it is due at the beginning of the next scheduled class. No late assignments will be accepted. I do drop the lowest homework grade.

 Classroom Conduct Policy: During discussions, core philosophical values will be intricately discussed. While spirited discussion in the Socratic style is encouraged, RESPECT will be shown at all times. YOU WILL NEVER BE GRADED ON YOUR VIEWPOINT, but you will be evaluated on your ability to assimilate and discuss the information presented. We follow the exhortation of Socrates that “the unexamined life is not worth living.”

Cell Phone Use: Cell phones and other electronic devices must be turned off and put away during class time!

Policy on Make-Up Work/Tests: Tests and homework assignments may contain essays; fill in the blanks, true/false and/or matching. Tests and/or homework assignments MAY NOT BE MADE UP! Mid Term and Final may not be made up, except under extraordinary circumstances, and solely at the discretion of the instructor. Assignments are due at the BEGINNING of class. All work must be submitted in HARD COPY or as an email attachment. It is the student’s responsibility to download, print, name and staple all assignments. Any emailed work can be accepted, but its successful transmission is solely the responsibility of the student. All work (except possible in class work) must be typed, double-spaced, numbered, 12 font, stapled and proofread. Grammar counts on all work!

 Academic Honesty: Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Plagiarism is defined as using or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one’s own in any academic exercise. Cheating is defined as using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exercise or activity. Plagiarized work may result in a failing grade for the assignment or for the course.

Method of Researching the Instructor: You may reach me by phone or email- I prefer email. If you are going to be absent or late, please let me know if you can ahead of time. A phone call and leaving a message is fine. Email me your work BEFORE the class so that it will count!

 NOTE: Students must have an active email account. It will be used as a class list for various announcements. All cancellations and work because of this, whether because of instructor or weather, will be announced on Agape’s Website. Students must log on to Agape’s Website and do assignment listed for the next class.

 Course Grading System: Evaluation:

40% Homework/ Possible Quizzes

20% Midterm

20% Final

20% Participation

Course Schedule following ARCHETYPES OF WISDOM:

Week 1- Read Chapter 1. Chapter Test 1.

Week 2- Read Chapter 2. Chapter Test 2.

Week 3- Read Chapter 3. Chapter Test 3.

Week 4- Read Chapter 4. Chapter Test 4.

Week 5- Read Chapter 5. Chapter Test 5.

Week 6- Read Chapter 6. Chapter Test 6.

Week 7- Read Chapter 7. Chapter Test 7.

Week 8- Read Chapter 8. Chapter Test 8. ESSAY MID TERM.

Week 9- Read Chapter 9. Chapter Test 9.

Week 10- Read Chapter 10. Chapter Test 10.

Week 11- Read Chapter 11. Chapter Test 11.

Week 12- Read Chapter 12. Chapter Test 12.

Week 13- Read Chapters 13-14. Chapter Tests 13-14.

Week 14- Read Chapters 15-16. Chapter Tests 15-16.

Week 15- Read Chapters 17-18. Chapter Tests 17-18.

Week 16- ESSAY FINAL. SHORTENED WEEK.

 Final Notes: *Professor reserves the right to make slight changes in the syllabus. Students will be notified ASAP, but are responsible to find out changed information when missing a class.

Student Information Sheet

Course Number: PHIL 110 First Agape Homeschool

Course Name: Intro to Philosophy

Instructors must be able to contact students. You are required to provide your e-mail address or a working phone number to your instructor during the first class meeting.

Student Name (Please Print):________________________________________________

Student E-Mail Address____________________________________________________

Student Telephone Number: (Area Code)_______(Number)_______________________

Please return this form to your instructor at your first class meting.

SIGNATURE: I have a read, understand and accept to abide by the terms and conditions set forth in the syllabus for PHIL 110 Fall 2011.

Signature_______________________________________________________

Personal Finance

Full year course - Thursdays 8AM - Carla Blouin

Learning life lessons on finances - open to high school students

Physical Science

Class Time: 11:00-11:55 Tues. and Thurs.

Teacher: Michelle Cavanaugh

603-289-6250

5bagshotrow@comcast.net

9th Grade

Prerequisite: Completed Pre-Algebra and currently taking Algebra I/ also Completed a general science

Text: Exploring Creation With Physical Science 2nd Edition by Dr. Jay Wile  ISBN: 978-1-932012-80-4  (make sure the answer key is included)

I have seen this book new as low as $59.95 at rainbow resources.

We will be covering 1 module every 2 weeks. Each class we will go over the material in the text as well as some lab work when required. We will be learning how to write a lab report starting with simple fill in the blank reports until at last we can write a formal report. I'm going to try to make this a painless as possible. We will have at least one special project that will require extra time on the students part as well as a project to submit for the science fair. Tests will be taking in class and graded unless other arrangements are made for students.

Physics/Lab

Course Description:

This is a college-prep first-year physics course for the student who has some experience with trigonometry. This course provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general physics with heavy emphasis on vector analysis.

We will spend two weeks on each of the 16 modules in the textbook. Students will do the reading and “on your own” questions, review and practice at home. In class we will discuss concepts, work through additional problems, and perform labs. In addition to the labs included in the textbook, students will do projects requiring independent research. Students will write several formal lab reports.

The instructor will write and grade tests for this course. Parents will administer these at home. All assignments will be posted in the physics forum so that parents can keep up with student’s work.

Pre-requisites: Recommendation from Algebra 2 or pre-calculus teacher and chemistry teacher

Class Limit: 12

Semester(s): Full year

Day/Time: Tuesday 10:00-11:55 and Thursday 10:00-10:55

Text: Exploring Creation with Physics/Jay L. Wile/Apologia/2^nd Ed (text and solution manual)

Materials/Supplies: calculator

Course Fees: $40-50 (all lab supplies provided by instructor)

Instructor: Gloria Harvell (gloriah at this website)      

Email: gloriaharvell@yahoo.com

Psychology - Running Start

Quilting / 10th grade and up

We will have a wonderful time discovering new ways to cut and sew fabrics into pillows, wall hangings, and blankets.  

Tuesdays from 1 - 3

Therese Wyman - terryym@msn.com  603 - 429 - 8878

Spanish 1

Tuesday and Thursday - 8:00 am

Senora Papanicolau - 624-8721  F.Papanicolau@comcast.net

Fee: $5.00 per class

This course stresses elementary common Spanish expressions, reading, writing, and speaking abilities.

Textbook: Glencoe Spanish I by Conrad J. Schmitt and Protase E. Woodford.

Spanish 2

Tueday and Thursday 9:00

Senora Papanicolau - 624-8721  F.Papanicolau@comcast.net

Fee: $5.00 per class

By the end of the course students will be able to converse in Spanish very well using present, past and future actions.

Textbook: Glencoe Spanish II by Conrad J. Schmitt and Protase E. Woodford.

Systemtic Theology

Description:  A study on the basics of the Christian faith.

Fees:  None

Books: Other than the Bible, no other book is required for the class

Day and Time:  Thursday @ 10a-11a

Grade: 9th to 12th (check with me if you have an interested 7th/8th grade student)

What to expect:

Weekly conversations about major doctrines of the Christian faith

There will be reading assignments, classwork, and an end of quarter project

Class content will be provided weekly, I recommend a 3-ring binder or folder for materials

Helpful for students to have internet access for researching topics, but NOT required

Helpful for students to have a computer based bible program, but NOT required

The Science of Creation

Operational science provides a logical, rational basis for belief in the Genesis account of creation. Be prepared to give a verbal and written defense for what you believe! This class involves viewing, analyzing, discussing and writing about DVDs that present different topics of and evidence for a biblical interpretation of the evidence. Short reading assignments and frequent take-home multiple choice and short-answer quizzes help students prepare for and review each week's DVD and discussion.

As additional preparation for the challenges students will encounter in academic and other settings, students may write three or four short essays analyzing and synthesizing the readings, DVDs and class discussions. Topics and due dates for the essays will be posted, and essays may be completed by students at their parents' discretion. I will read and grade essays that are turned in by the due dates. 

Students are not required to purchase a text.  I will provide a collection of articles which will be assigned for reading each week, as well as my notes taken while previewing the DVDs. I will email each week's quiz to parents, to be completed by the student at home. Quizzes can be returned to me by email or printed and handed in at the next week's class for grading. This is a great collection of creation DVDs!

Class fee is $8

Grades 9-12               Semester 1             Tuesday 11:00 - 11:55              LisaD      home4them@comcast.net

Truth 2U

Truth 2U

This course is based on the DVD sets 'The Truth Project and True U'  from Focus on the Family (www.focusonthefamily.org)

How do you know God is real? Is there evidence for a Creator? This life-changing DVD provides proven facts and insights from philosophy, cosmology and biology to help you engage intellectually with professors and peers, both in and outside the classroom. We will also do, "The Toughest Test in College" DVD. This is a full year  class which will include going through the Truth Project and knowing where you stand with Christ.  Then, we will dive deeper into the series from Focus on the Family called True U (trueu.org).  This will help those who are planning on going to college and where the world and your beleifs meet.  How will you deal with your faith in secular college... or even so, Christian colleges?  What do professors believe compared to yours?  How will you deal with differences?

We will be watching the videos in class and for homework, write a page report/summary from your notes that was taken from watching the videos.  This will deepen your learning and perspective from watching the videos and strenghthen your belief.

The course will be $5 per person with a limit of 12.  The fee needs to be paid by the end of the First Agape school year (May).  A notebook is needed to taking notes.  Also, if I am unable to be in class, I may ask one of the parents to take over the class.  

For grades 9-adult on Thursdays from 10-10:55

Linda Abel

Contact info:  425-6485    Nowilive4Him@gmail.com or LindaA on the First Agape website

US Constitution and US Government

 US CONSTITUTION AND US GOVERNMENT

Course Description:

This class will cover the US Constitution and how the government works from the political history of the founding fathers through all 27 amendments.   This class will involve reading and completing comprehension questions weekly for discussion in class.  There will be short essay questions which Class participation is very important. 

Pre-requisite: None

Class Limit: 15

Semester(s): Full year

Day/Time: Tuesday 10-10:55

Text: The Story of the Constitution 2^nd edition and test book Christian Liberty Press 

Course Fees: $10

Instructor: Jeannine Petriel

Email: Jpetriel@comcast.net

Windows Programming and Gaming

Windows Programming and Gaming (grades 10-12)

Your student does not need to know anything about computer programming prior to this course, We start from the ground up and build all necessary programming skills. Students just need some typical computer usage skills, a computer and an eagerness to learn!

This class will be held on Tuesday’s from 10-11am. This is a self-paced class. We will be doing a chapter a week, so if you are unable to finish the chapter in class, it will be homework. There are 32 chapters in all. If there is a snow date, you will need to do the next chapter on your own at home. Also, if there are any technical problems, the company does provide support.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to the C# programming language
• Creating Windows Forms
• Using dialog controls
• C# data types and variables
• User input and flow control
• Math functions and string operations
• C# debugging and exception handling
• Object-oriented programming concepts
• Classes, inheritance, and polymorphism
• Collections, sorting, and recursion
• File Input / Output

Final Project for first semester:

For the final project the student will create a graphical chess game! This project will demonstrate many of the Windows and object-oriented programming skills the student has learned throughout the semester. It's also a great lead-in to our follow-on semester course,TeenCoder: Game Programming which will be taught the next semester.

This course focuses on creating Windows games. The XNA Framework, however, also allows your student to create games for the XBox 360 with minimal additional effort! Regardless of platform, students will learn many important concepts of game design. By the end of the course they are well-equipped to write their own games, limited only by imagination!

Topics covered in gaming Programming (second semester):

• Introduction to the XNA Game Studio
• Game design, game engines, and timer loops
• Screen coordinates and color concepts
• Drawing, scaling, and rotating images
• Handling keyboard, mouse, and XBox 360 Gamepad controller inputs
• Creating Sprite objects
• Collision detection
• 2D animation techniques
• Playing music and sound effects
• Game physics
• Maze generation and solution algorithms
• Menus, overlays, and deployment models
• Multi-player scrolling games
• Game artificial intelligence (AI)

Final Project:

For the final project the student will create new arcade game called Bumper Cars! This project will demonstrate many of the game programming skills the student has learned throughout the semester. Once completed the student will have the confidence and framework to tackle other projects on their own!

Price: $140/pp (if more than 5 students it will be $95/pp) including shipping. Textbook Kits contain the printed Student Textbook and accompanying CD with Solution Guide, activity solutions, instructional documents, etc.

Computer:
In order to run Visual Studio 2010 Express your student should have access to a computer that has the following minimum requirements:

• A CPU of at least 1.6Ghz
• At least 1024MB of RAM
• A display monitor with 1024 x 768 or higher resolution
• A graphics card supporting DirectX-10 or later
• A 5400+ RPM hard drive with 3GB or more free space
• A DVD-ROM Drive
• Supported Operating Systems:
• Windows XP + SP3 or above (except Starter Edition)
• Windows Vista + SP2 or above (except Starter Edition)
• Windows 7 (all versions)

You will need an Internet connection at least during the initial Visual Studio download and installation process. This will be done at home so we can start immediately on the first day.

Teacher: Linda Abel Nowilive4him@gmail.com 425-6485

World History

 WORLD HISTORY

Course Description:

We will be using The Teaching Company’s video course World History: The Fertile Crescent to The American Revolution with lectures by Linwood Thompson. Mr. Thompson brings history alive and is very informative about each topic. The course uses videotaped lectures by Mr. Thompson (who dresses in character for each topic covered) with follow up comprehension and essay questions. The comprehension questions can be answered in brief sentences, but the essay questions will require a more in depth answer. I will not be collecting the essays, but the students will be expected to have them completed in order to participate in class discussion. Class participation is a must in this class. We will have 6 tests during the year (after every 5 lessons). 
Students will be expected to participate in the Historical Figures fair at First AGAPE.

I will order the books for the class so the money for the class needs to be by the end of June.

Pre-requisite: None

Class Limit: 15

Semester(s): Full year

Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday 12:00-12:55

Text: I will buy the books and provide them at parent meetings

Course Fees: $20

Instructor: Jeannine Petriel

Email: Jpetriel@comcast.net

Yearbook 11th-12th

Tuesday 12:00 - 1:55

Students will be responsible for organizing, formatting and preparing the yearbook to be sent to a publisher.  We will be construct a quality product to be sold to the co-op attendees.  Students must be able to meet mandatory deadlines.

MUST HAVE A NOTEBOOK COMPUTER AND DIGITAL CAMERA TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS

Open to 11th and 12th grade with possible openings for 10th grade.

Contact:  Denise Karam  485-5967  g.karam@comcast.net