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MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th Grade - 8th Grade
Please pick three choices from each hour for registering your child.
A first choice and two back-up options.
We try our best to arrange the first choice but classes fill-up and we will place you in your 2nd choice, the third choice is rarely used unless first choice is full and the second choice has been canceled due to lack of interest.
Most classes are limited to 12 students unless otherwise noted.
1ST HOUR CHOICES
All about Animals - (4-7th) - $30
Teacher -Melissa Cleary
Come learn about lions, tigers, and bears oh my! This class is gonna be amazing! We will be looking 6 different animal groups. Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds and invertebrates. Live animals will be brought into class. We will be doing crafts, kids will be creating a pop bottle ecosystem with parental permission.
Around the World Cultural Study (6th grade only) - $10
Teacher - Jessica Hemphill
Let’s explore a new culture each meeting through stories, crafts, music, recipes, and more! This class will include a geographic component as well.
Ballet – (6th only) - $0
Teacher – JoAnne Kroll
For beginner to intermediate dancers. Students will enjoy learning Ballet, Motor Skills, and Creative Dance while blending educational concepts such as dance history and music appreciation. Students should bring a leotard and tights or leggings to change into at the beginning of class. Ballet shoes or thick socks are needed, and practice skirts are permitted. Please refrain from performance attire as it restricts movement; we will have a recital costume and/or tutu wearing day the third week of class.
Beginning Paint with Acrylics - $25
Teacher – Erin Brewster
In this class we will be learning about the wonderful world of acrylics. Each week we will go over a new technique or concept and create a masterpiece. Some of the topics we will go over are, custom color mixing, atmospheric perspective, making chromatic black, using a pallet knife, acrylic mediums and properly caring for our brushes.
5th-12th
Big Life Journals - Growth Mindset Challenge (6th only)- $5
Teacher - Kathy Ratliff
In this growth mindset class students will promote the concept of "yet". They will learn how to switch their minds to be positive, open-minded and hopeful, rather than stuck in the "I can't do this position". This book is by Big Life Journals. To see an example of the text, please refer to this link.
https://www.amazon.com/Big-Life-Journal-Mindset-Children/dp/B074T998DC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1545420111&sr=8-2&keywords=big+life+journal+for+kids
Christian Psychology - (8th only) - $0
Teacher - Karen Fallot
Preparing students to recognize the worldview assumption underlying modern Psychology’s theories and schools-of-thought and introduce them to the study of God’s greatest creation – the human mind – from a distinctly Christian perspective. For homeschooled students who may encounter secular philosophies in college Psych., or any just interested in the study of Psychology.
To count as 1/2 credit on your homeschool transcript, please purchase the text and student workbook for completion.
Purchase of textbook required (no other cost). Please do not purchase textbook until after the first week of classes.
Textbook required - https://www.amazon.com/Homeschool-Psych-2nd-Preparing-Christian/dp/0981558771/ref=pd_bxgy_2/139-4397895-7482850?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0981558771&pd_rd_r=49dc5e60-d743-420d-b55f-8b3745d84286&pd_rd_w=TX6WC&pd_rd_wg=UTc5D&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=2YQ39CQEXATKRJ0HDED3&psc=1&refRID=2YQ39CQEXATKRJ0HDED3&fbclid=IwAR2X-Rux_7c3yY6Efd-3m-Lyvxe8KIbHQ9PS--TsumYvrZYtL1VNH-05aRk
Student Workbook (required to count for 1/2 credit) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0981558712/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1&fbclid=IwAR3j_2a667DXNncZSLdPrPBtrcNtHMhqIwHmHdH-Catd2XAVRGJ3geCPGHc
Coding for Beginners - $0
Teacher - Meghan Kudziel
In this modern day and age, computer literacy is becoming more and more important. This class will be using one of two coding websites, Scratch and Code.org. All students will be required to bring a laptop to use. The class will also be self-directed. Instructions will be provided, and help will be available, but students must be able to self-guide. This program will need to be downloaded to the laptop directly as often the church wifi is sketchy. This class will be a complete beginner's guide to coding. Step-by step instruction will be given for getting started and making games, animations and more. Please download both programs directly to the laptop so they can start working the first day. Here is the link for both:
https://scratch.mit.edu/
https://studio.code.org/courses
Christmas Workshop – (4-7) – $25
Teacher – Debra Saul
In this class, the students will make a gift for a special someone each week, at the end of the semester they will have 5 nice gifts to give to family or friends. They will come home wrapped and ready to put under the Christmas tree.
Essential Oils 101 (2-6th only) - $25
Teacher - Gloria Jensenius
In this class we will go over the basics of essential oils, where they come from, their history and extraction methods. We will also be talking about carrier oils, make bath salts, a roller ball, snacks, and other exciting things all using essential oils.
Escape Room – $5
Teacher – Laura Chapman
Can your student escape the classroom? This is a new unique class based on the HOT escape room concept. Solve the mystery that is education based and in the meantime the students will learn critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration along with creativity and innovation.
****Financial Peace for Homeschoolers – Foundation in Personal Finance (8th and up)- $25
Teacher – Anna Campbell
Foundations in Personal Finance: High School Edition for Homeschool is a turn-key high school, personal finance curriculum that engages students and teaches them practical and relevant financial skills. This would be a full year class to cover all aspects of the curriculum. This is the Dave Ramsey Homeschool Course. The student book will be provided with the $25.
Honor Club (6th only) - $5
Teacher - Sharon Bazzell
The Kids Honor Club uses fun games and activities, exciting Bible stories, snacks and meaningful crafts to help kids understand why honor is important and how to live it out with their family and friends. Check out this link to see the book:
From the website: Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes, in You and Your Kids - Children will learn what honor is through a fishing expedition, how to deal with selfishness through a construction site, how to address their own anger and then go one step further by becoming peacemakers. The activities will challenge children to think of ways to add energy to family life instead of draining it.
https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Honor-Club-Curriculum-Teaching/dp/1888685093/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=honor+club+curriculum&qid=1566093748&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Intro to Cooking – (6th only) - $20
Teacher – Kristina Phelps
Learn the basics of cooking, cutting, preparing a table. A recipe will be given to the class and they will prepare the recipe and EAT! This class is always a hit and our teacher bring a great balance of well-loved recipes along with some ethnic creations as well. Join us for Intro to Cooking.
Karate for Kids (K-12 combined) - $60
Teacher - Natalie Hargett - Outside Teacher
This is a new class for our co-op. Natalie is from the PKSA Karate Studio in Clarkston. Come get a taste of Karate. Students do not need uniform, please just wear gym clothes and tennis shoes. A waiver will need to be signed to attend this class.
We specialize in increasing your child's self-confidence, discipline, and self-esteem. He/she will be taught child awareness, prevention, and effective self-defense techniques. In addition, we provide lots of fun and games to assist in keeping your child excited and interested.
Our instructors are thoroughly trained to teach our program, and they are required to stay current in our instructor certification program.
Trick Geography - Africa – $10
Teacher – Holly Cheyne
http://trickgeography.com/store/c8/Africa.html
“I can’t believe how much I just learned!” That was one mom’s response after observing a single class session of Trick Geography. Trick Geography: USA Student Book is a simple, yet powerful geography curriculum which routinely moves students from geographic illiteracy to command of US states, capitals, and major bodies of water, mountains, deserts, and plains in just a few weeks. And all with ease and high retention! How does it work? New York looks like a stork, so we trace the dots of a stork drawn inside the state’s border. The capital is Albany, so we circle all the bunnies (Albany) that are running away from the stork (New York). It's THAT easy! Physical features are taught using simple connections. "The snake (Snake River) is coiled around Ida’s hoe (Idaho)." Delightful graphics, phonetic connectors, dot-to-dots, and fill-in-the-blanks facilitate multiple learning styles and make the process more like a game than a curriculum.
US History - $5
Teacher – Arlene Bramblett
Do you love History? We will be exploring our grand ole USA. Come join us on an adventure touring our great country. Learn about our fore fathers in a fun way. Mrs. Bramblett utilizes Drive Thru History videos and other visual learning options to make the class fun and engaging, and she even sometimes bring snacks!!
Woodworking - $30
Teacher - Bob Saul III
Woodworking is making a come back. This class is always very popular and only offered in the fall semester normally. This semester, Mr. Saul is taking on the One Board Challenge. Projects he has done in the past - step stool, trunk, bench, shelf, bat houses. Come join him in the woodshop this fall.
You Are Beautiful - $30
Teacher - Kelli Tocco
Each week students will explore the meaning of self confidence and inner beauty. They will receive a Bible verse that relates the weeks lessons. (IE: girls will receive a feather hair extension with a Bible verse. Psalms 91:4 - He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge.) Some of the activities will include hairstyling, getting manicures, making barrettes, and more... Students will also have a kindness challenge to complete for the week. This class is limited to 5 kids.
2ND HOUR CLASSES
An Introduction to American Sign Language (6th only) - $0
Teacher - Holly Cheyne
Topics include: basic vocabulary, grammar, history, fingerspelling, numbers, terminology, and basic phrases. If you have taken this in the last few years, this will probably be a repeat.
Beginning Crochet - $0
Teacher - Karen Fallot
Beginning crochet: for students who have never held a hook to those who already know a few basic stitches, we will start with what is known and go from there as we enjoy handcrafting a scarf for those chilly days that are coming! Your student will learn how to read a pattern (what the basic acronyms stand for), how to maintain a good tension with the yarn as they crochet, and a variety of stitches.
Needed for class: size H/8 crochet hook and a minimum 300 yd ball of yarn (your choice color and brand) with a weight category of 4. If you would prefer instead, you can pay $7, indicating when you sign up what color is preferred, and the hook and yarn will be provided on the first day of class for your student to keep.
(No other cost.)
***Choosing your Career (7th-12th grade) - $0
Teacher - Anna Campbell
Career Planning - in this class we will learn about the 4 personality types and which career best suits your personality. We may make a trip to the Michigan Works career exploration center. This class is offered on popularity, the opposing class will be Superstar Student. Whichever class has more children signed up will be the class to run. If both show equal interest, then we will try to find another teacher.
Christian Entrepreneurship - $25
Teacher - Sharon Bazzell
Learn all about starting your own business! This semester we will cover how an entrepreneur looks at the world, what God expects of us in our work, thinking outside the box, great business ideas for kids, a history of entrepreneurship, and the pros and cons of starting your own business. Check out their website for more information on the course: https://christianhomeschoolentrepreneurship.com/ Please come to class with a Bible and Notebook. There will be some homework to be completed outside of class.
This class is based on the CHE program. From their website: Teaching The Next Generation of Entrepreneurs. We are passionate about entrepreneurship. We are equally passionate about teaching the next generation to have God's perspective on work, and love it for what it is.Entrepreneurship is a way of looking at the world...Successful entrepreneurs look at the world through a lens of opportunity. We want to train the next generation to think entrepreneurially from a young age. Thinking outside of the box, looking for solutions where others see dead-ends and creating new opportunities are just a few of the things needed to succeed as an entrepreneur. Let us help pass this mindset on to your children and teens!A strong work ethic originates from God...God created work before the Fall. It is a good thing and is meant to provide fulfillment and as a means to glorify the Lord. So why do so many young people have a goal of avoiding work at all costs? Having a Biblical view of work is crucial for young people so they grow up to love hard work and the satisfaction that accompanies labor. We have a passion to instill God’s perspective on work to the next generation!
Classical Literature Study - $0
Teacher - Arlene Bramblett
Do you like to read and enjoy the classics? This class will be reading Pride and Prejudice or To Kill a Mockingbird and studying the stories. Come join friends in a literature study.
Cooking around the World (7th and 8th only)- $20
Teacher – Kristina Phelps
This year in our cooking class we will be traveling the world. We will try ethnic recipes and increase our pallet of cultural recipes. Come enjoy learning, cooking and EATING with Mrs. Phelps.
Essential Oils 101 (7th and 8th only) - $25
Teacher - Gloria Jensenius
In this class we will go over the basics of essential oils, where they come from, their history and extraction methods. We will also be talking about carrier oils, make bath salts, a roller ball, snacks, and other exciting things all using essential oils.
Games Class (4-7th only) - $0
Teacher - Jason Carlson Mocny
This class will be a class for you to come and enjoy a game with friends. Mr. Carlson-Mocny is a board game/card game enthusiast and is excited to share his games with this class.
Gym – (4th-7th only) - $0
Teacher – Becky Harless
Jump, play, and burn energy. Join us to play games and have fun.
****How to become a Superstar Student - $5
Teacher - Anna Campbell
Does your student know how to study? The number one problem facing many high-school students: They haven't been taught how to learn. Because our current educational system focuses on test results, on making sure students memorize the facts and material needed to pass standardized tests, few students are deliberately taught about learning—about developing the particular mind-set and using the specific skills that can help them graduate with exemplary grades and an exemplary mind.
In fact, learning is a skill that your student can easily make a part of his or her everyday life and use as a powerful tool for success, both inside and outside the classroom. All it takes is a mastery of research-proven strategies, including; recognizing one's learning style, and tapping into its specific strengths; taking notes effectively to avoid missing out on what's being covered in class; knowing how to organize and prioritize homework and class projects; solving problems with creativity and critical thinking; and approaching tests with focus, thorough preparation, and confidence. This is running against the Career Exploration Class - whichever shows more interest will run. If they have equal interest, we will try to find another teacher and run both.
Historical Conquest – students must read proficiently. - $15
Teacher – Tammy Foster
Historical Conquest™ is a unique and exciting card game in which players create personalized societies of heroes, villains, leaders, assassins, disasters, armies more from history and battle them against one another. Each card is complete with fantastic illustrations and intriguing summaries of people, places, and events from history. The abilities of each card used in the game relate to the abilities these individuals actually had during their lives. Due to the diversity of the cards, the possibilities are endless!
With the onslaught of video games and television, many young people have lost interest in learning. The words and lessons of the heroes of the past have lost their flavor for our youth. Historical Conquest™ was created with the mission to bring history back into the lives of children through exciting game play. The game entices youth to learn more through fascinating descriptions of historical events, peoples, and places as they engage in epic battles and heroic adventures. Class cost includes a starter pack for each player.
Lego Challenge Class (6th only) - $5
Teacher - Wendy Anderson
This class is going to have lego challenges (can you build it). IT will be based some on the book linked below. This class will also have a lot of free time to build their own creations. Children are not allowed to take their projects home, but they are given the plans to re-create the project at home.
https://www.amazon.com/Klutz-LEGO-Chain-Reactions-Craft/dp/0545703301/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=lego+chain&qid=1566097882&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Minute to Win It (6th grade only) - $5
Teacher - Kelli Tocco
This class will be based on the TV game show Minute to Win It. The kids will be given a challenge to complete within one minute time span. The children will be put into teams and will work together.
Studying the Masters Acrylic Class - $25
Teacher - Erin Brewster
In this acrylics course we will look at some of the Masters. We will study their lives and recreate some masterpieces using their techniques. Our recreations will be done in acrylics and we will be working on our paintings over the course of a few weeks. We will be working on custom blending, brush technique and other skills learned from the acrylics basics class. Taking Beginning Acrylics is a prerequisite for this class.
7th-12th
STEM class - (6th grade only) - $10
Teacher – Marlene Rankin
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math – Keep your kids minds engaged with this class. The kids will be using HANDS on STEM products. Things may include robot kits, building toys with gears and using projects for STEM from Pinterest.
STUDY HALL - $0
Teacher – Bob Saul III
This class is offered for those students who maybe see a first hour class option and a third hour option but not one that they love for 2nd hour. You must bring something to occupy your time for this hour such as: reading, school work, coloring. This class will have adult supervision and the students must stay in the room the entire hour. All regular drop-off fees still apply.
Typing and Beginning Computer - $0
Teacher - Meghan Kurzdiel
Are you a computer novice? Do you know the proper way to type? This class will be touching on computer basics and basic typing skills. Students will need to bring a laptop for the first week of classes. Computer lab will also be available with limited computers.
Vet Academy (6th only) - $10
Teacher - Amanda Van De Venter
Vet Academy lets children explore life as a veterinarian, from the rigorous training involved in learning about different kinds of animals to the importance of food, exercise and conservation.
https://www.amazon.com/Vet-Academy-Are-Ready-Challenge/dp/1610675452/ref=sr_1_1?crid=33AOJMC6BPHYV&keywords=vet+academy&qid=1566088619&s=gateway&sprefix=vet+aca%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-1
3rd HOUR CHOICES
Army Base (6th grade only) - $5
Teacher- Jason Carlson-Mocny/Theresa Jaworski
Ready! Aim! Fire!!! Have fun battling with your army. This class is a creation of one of our own Hometeam Moms. This game involves strategy by taking the plastic army men, Styrofoam, Popsicle sticks, and Lincoln logs and build your base. Children are then matched with an opponent and you shoot rubber bands at your opponent to knock down their men. Winner is the one with the most men standing at the end of the match. Scores are kept, and an Army Base Champion is declared at the Championships the last day of the semester. Boys and Girls alike LOVE this class. Participation is required. Latex allergy students would be highly discouraged from participation.
Crossfit for Kids - $0
Teacher - Anna Campbell
Have you ever watched the crossfit games and wonder how those people train for their sport. Come workout like the Crossfit athletes you see on the Crossfit Games. Mrs. Anna has been trained by Coach Kolin the last three years and she is ready to take on this challenge and train the kids. This is all weight bearing excerise, obstacle courses and team games. This is a Hometeam favorite and we are thankful Mrs. Anna has made it happen for us this year and at such a reduced cost.
Chess - $0
Teacher - Caroline DeLoca
Chess is a two-player strategy board game played on a checkered board with 64 squares arranged in an 8×8 grid. Strengthen your brain with this class. This class for those that already have some basic knowledge of the game and are looking to just play with friends. Feel free to bring your own chess board, some will be provided.
Drama - $0
Teacher – JoAnne Kroll
This class will build on skills. The goal is to have fun and work together to bring joy to our audience. Students must be able to read fluently. This class has outside commitment to learn your lines, if you are not able to commit to learning your lines, please do not sign up for this class.
Fallacy Detective (7th and 8th only) - $0
Teacher - Tammy Foster
The Fallacy Detective has been the best selling logic fallacies and introduction to logic for 15 years. Please purchase the 2nd edition book for the 2nd week of class. No other cost associated with the class other than the book cost. Please bring a pen and notebook.
https://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find?Ntt=fallacy+detective&N=0&Ntk=keywords&action=Search&Ne=0&event=ESRCG&nav_search=1&cms=1
Food as Medicine (7th and 8th only) - $15.00
Teacher - Gloria Jensenius
In this class we will talk about the importance of eating in season, eating for better health and the differences between, conventional, organic and GMO foods. We will also take a couple quizzes to find out to metabolic type and also blood type. In this class a snack will be provided or we will make them on site.
***Letter Scripting – $10
Teacher – Debra Saul
Old fashioned fancy writing is a dying art. It is beautiful, artistic and unique. Come learn technique and style and impress your friends. This class would be offered based on popularity. The opposing class is Scrapbooking taught by Debra Saul. Whichever class shows more interest will run.
Life Skills - $5
Teacher - Mary Imbrunone
Life skills seem to be dying off in our culture. How to properly clean a house, meal plan, budget, do laundry, wrap a present. These are all essential skills that EVERYBODY should know. Boys and Girls will both benefit from this class. We will be utilizing a curriculum and students will be provided with a notebook and copies.
Science Labs Dissection Unit (7th-12th) – $15
Teacher – Laura Chapman
Is your student taking a science class that requires a lab component. This class will do multiple dissections. This would be a great class for those taking a biology course and needing a lab component or those that just want to see what it is like. Mrs. Chapman is an amazing science teacher and loves helping kids explore.
***Scrapbooking - $10
Teacher – Debra Saul
This class will be based on interest and running against interest in Heroes of the Faith. Whichever class receives more interest will be the class to run. Students will be creating pages for the scrapbook they supply. Teacher has a ton of scrapbooking supplies and will be donating them towards the cause. Students can feel free to bring their own supplies as well. Students will need a scrapbook to put their pages in, also they should bring pictures to fill in their pages.
Survival Skills - $20
Teacher - John Fetzer
Did you ever wonder how flint and steel can spark to help make a fire? Come learn together on how to survive out in the wild.
Yearbook – (8th only) - $0
Teacher – Lora Saul/Erin Brewster
Come help us put together our annual yearbook. The kids who take this class will need a camera or phone to go around and take pictures. They will also have to be computer savvy and willing to work on their pages, outside of the class at home.