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CREATIVE WRITING (2 offerings for 6-12th) - Kaia Bakken

This class is designed to spark creativity in students of all experience levels as we explore the elements of storytelling - character development, plot structure, setting, dialogue, and more. Students will engage in fun writing prompts, collaborative activities, and projects that encourage self-expression and build confidence in their writing. We’ll also practice giving and receiving constructive feedback in a positive and supportive environment. By the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of original work they can be proud of! 

Materials: a notebook or journal and a pen or pencil. No prior experience is necessary - just a willingness to write, share ideas, and have fun! Optional: laptop for writing and keeping notes, if that’s easier for students. 

 

ADVANCED ART IN NATURE (6-12) -  Jerusha Betzold

Art, nature, and the work of our hands have always been important parts of my life, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to share them with you this year. From a young age, I have loved the beauty of God's creation and the creativity He placed within each of us. Whether sketching a flower, observing the tiny details of a leaf, or learning a new skill with my hands, I have always felt a deep connection between these activities and the wonder of the world God made.

My love for these subjects grew through my own education, especially during my time in a homeschool co-op. In those years, I had the blessing of being surrounded by people who encouraged a love of learning, beauty, and careful observation. We spent many happy hours studying great works of art, exploring the outdoors, and learning the traditional skills that generations before us have practiced. These experiences not only taught me knowledge and skills but also helped me develop patience, attention to detail, and a lasting sense of wonder.

Art Study has taught me that great works of art are not just beautiful images — they are windows into the heart of the artist and the times they lived in. Learning to look carefully, to notice colors, brushstrokes, and meaning behind the work has made me a more attentive and thoughtful person. I believe that studying art together will help us all slow down and truly see the beauty around us, not just in museums but in everyday life.

Nature Study has always been especially close to my heart. Being outdoors, observing the plants, animals, and landscapes that God has created, reminds me of how much there is to discover and appreciate in the world. It is through quiet walks, sketching in a nature journal, and noticing small seasonal changes that I have learned some of my greatest lessons about patience, gratitude, and awe. I look forward to exploring with you, helping you to sharpen your skills of observation, and hopefully deepening your own love for the natural world.

Handicrafts are another special passion of mine. I have enjoyed learning skills like knitting, sewing, weaving, and other traditional arts that not only create beautiful and useful things but also teach persistence, care, and creativity. Handicrafts give us the chance to work with the gifts God has given us — our hands, our minds, and our creativity — in a way that is deeply satisfying and meaningful. I hope to encourage each of you to approach these crafts not only with a spirit of excellence but also with joy and purpose.

Throughout this year, my hope is that through Art Study, Nature Study, and Handicrafts, you will grow not just in skill and knowledge, but in your appreciation for the beauty and order that God has placed in the world around us. I pray that this class will help you slow down, look carefully, and take delight in the good work of learning, creating, and observing together.

 

MATH TUTORING (1 class available: K-12th) -  Melissa Fredrickson

As a math tutor, I will provide personalized support for students from elementary math through algebra. I will use each student's home curriculum when available and create a tailored plan if needed. My approach will include hands-on manipulatives, videos like those from Khan Academy, and other resources to help students master key concepts.

 

I will introduce multiple ways to solve problems to reach different learning styles. When students are at similar levels, I will incorporate math games to reinforce learning and keep sessions fun. My goal is to help students build confidence and a solid foundation in math.

 

PRACTICAL MATH WITH CONCESSIONS (6 - 12th) -  Melissa Fredrickson

Practical Math with Concessions is a hands-on, self-designed curriculum that brings math to life in a real-world way. In this class, students won’t just learn math. They will use it! By managing and operating a hands-on concessions stand, students will apply key math concepts in meaningful, everyday situations.

 

We’ll cover topics such as:

 

This is a project-based course where students will take ownership of the concessions stand. They will plan, prepare, sell, and evaluate their results. My goal is for them to finish the class with stronger math skills, practical business experience, and greater confidence in their ability to apply what they’ve learned.

 

I created this course plan to help students see that math isn’t just something found in textbooks. It’s a valuable life skill they can use every day. I’m so excited to get started and to see how much they grow!

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION + HEALTH (6TH-12TH) -  Brendon Thompson

Let’s get moving, and have fun doing it!

Physical Education and Health Class will provide a variety of skills through activities, sports, and fitness exercises. Our goal is to provide a fun, active program in a Christian environment where students not only learn the technical skills of a sport or activity, but also important values such as teamwork, cooperation, and sportsmanship.

Students will participate in a variety of partner and small-group games. Students will play hard, get sweaty, learn new skills and have fun interacting with one another in group games and team sports. Units include, but are not limited to, indoor and outdoor games, soccer, flag football, ultimate frisbee, kickball, volleyball, floor hockey, and modifications to many of the sports listed.

There will be supplementary work packets taken from Thrive: Health and Physical Education for Homeschoolers: A Journal about how God made their body to function, the importance of sleep, hydration and nutrition, how to exercise safely, and so much more! This biblically-based curriculum teaches teens how to care for their bodies that God created, talks about nutrition, allows high schoolers to work independently to learn to monitor their physical activity, nutrition, and general health habits, and more.

 

PIANO AND GUITAR LESSONS (9 Individual Spots avaiable) - Leslie Glenn

Piano and guitar students will learn note reading on the musical staff as well as basic music theory concepts and ear training. Students will also learn performance preparation and have the opportunity to perform their music at select events during the school

year.

 

Prerequisites: None

 

Curriculum/Text: Piano: Bastien Piano Basics and supplemental music. Guitar: Hal Leonard

Guitar Method and supplemental music.

 

Required Material: Music books selected by instructor according to student’s age

level/experience and a blank notebook.

 

HIGH SCHOOL SPANISH (9-12) - Alexis Girling

My goal in teaching Spanish is to inspire kiddos to have fun exploring and learning something new. Many of my students are not usually exposed to other languages and cultures, so teaching them a new language that makes them think about different cultures and countries in the world we live, feels like a win to me. I like to make learning fun, but also hope to challenge the students to say things out loud in a language that is foreign to them, this is a lot easier with the younger grades, but really awesome when my middle schoolers and high schoolers get excited and want to try it too.

 

APPLIED TECHNOLOGY: HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS, ENGINEERING & INNOVATION (9 - 12TH) -  Jeremy Lubich

In this immersive, year-long course, high school students will develop real-world skills in engineering, electronics, coding, and 3D design. Through weekly one-hour sessions, students will progress through four focused semesters that culminate in designing, programming, and constructing a working robot of their own creation.

Over the course of the year, students will gain experience in:

This course emphasizes creativity, logic, and innovation—equipping students with a foundation in engineering that translates to countless future opportunities.

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This one-time annual fee includes:

All equipment is theirs to use during the year, with many components theirs to keep and continue exploring at home.

 

BIBLICAL CITIZENSHIP IN MODERN AMERICA (6 - 12th) -  Chad Carlson

Main Goal: Training the next generation to be "Watchmen Warriors" who understand that defending freedom in America requires Valor, Virtue, and Vigilance. 

(Ezekiel 33:6, 1 Cor. 16:13)

 

Throughout our history, American Christians have played a vital role in establishing and boldly preserving religious and civil liberty. Like our forebears, YOU have a high calling and significant role to play in the midst of your generation.

 

Being “salt & light” requires knowledge of the culture that we are attempting to reclaim and preserve as we fulfill the Great Commission to make disciples whose first allegiance is to King Jesus and His crown rights in America. True freedom is ONLY possible if we are "One Nation Under God". 

 

Being Biblical Citizens in the nation that God has providentially placed us requires ample knowledge of Biblical principles and how to apply them in everyday life and to the world around us. You will be enlisted, equipped, and emboldened to live nobly before God and men and to contend for truth and freedom in our society.

 

KEY MATERIALS NEEDED FOR EVERY CLASS -

 

1) Your Bibles

2) Biblical Citizenship Worksheets (41 pages) 

Note: Worksheets must be printed from a digital pdf copy in prior to Week One

3) A Notebook (Minimum 60 pages)

 

VALUE DEBATE (9-12th) -  Brendon Thompson & Jerusha Betzold

Debate is the art of grappling with real issues; debate skills are thinking skills and help students learn to support and defend ideas about a specific topic. They learn to look at issues from multiple angles, listen well, think on their feet, and argue graciously.

The art of debate has been instrumental in shaping the philosophy, politics, and culture of mankind. America’s Founding Fathers highly prized the right to argue freely, enshrining that principle in the First Amendment to our Constitution. Political rulers will become tyrants, the Founders argued, unless the people are guaranteed the right to speak and debate freely about the issues that affect their lives.

It is not only leaders and rulers who practice the art of debate. Debate is a common part of our experience as human beings. Chances are that you have been debating with your parents, siblings, and friends on a variety of issues since you were quite young. Debate is a discussion in which opposing arguments are made in order to persuade. The study of debate provides a structured way to learn the skills you need to speak persuasively in the face of opposition.

Value Debate is a course that invites students to consider the values that drive our decision-making. Students learn how to research, reason, and persuade, and they will be challenged to apply a Christian worldview to relevant value topics. With hands-on activities to accompany each lesson, students will practice new skills and prepare to communicate effectively in and out of debate rounds.

Value debate asks the question of why we should prefer a certain position. Looking at this year's debate topic aka resolution: why should we prioritize international cooperation in the exploration and utilization of outer space? The answer to this question, and the substance of value debate, is philosophical in nature. This year, debaters are invited to think philosophically about space exploration, an exciting frontier of human ambition, ingenuity, and groundbreaking endeavors.

Students will have the opportunity the participate in Regional and National Debates at the end of the year through NCFCA- Christian Speech & Debate League. The league’s mission is to challenge and equip ambassadors for Christ to communicate truth with integrity and grace. More about NCFCA: https://ncfca.org/

 

EXPLORATORY CLASSES (6-12TH) - Many Teachers

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