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Friday, April 1, 2016

Mathematics Classes Offered 2016-2017

PreCalculus with Trigonometry with Craig Clark

Scheduled Tues and Thurs 9:30 to 11a

Cost is $5 a class for drop off and $4 for co op families
Instructor grading of assignments and tests available for $1 per week per student.

Student minimum class size is 4.

Required text: PreCalculus with Trigonometry, MathUSee PreCalculus materials

Prerequisites: Alg. 2 and Geometry

Students will need Student Text and Test Booklet.

Parents will need the Instructional Book that provides answers to problems in assignments and tests. The DVD will be shown in class, but is not available for loan to students.

Additional resources required: Scientific Calculator with square root, trigonometric, logarithm and natural log functions, 4x4 graph paper, compass, protractor and ruler

Communicate with Craig thru mathcoach.dad@gmail.com

Raised in northeast Missouri, Craig attended and graduated from University of Missouri-Rolla with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering in 1982. He then pursued a 26 year career as a professional civil engineer with the Texas Dept of Transportation, retiring as district engineer in Corpus Christi, TX in 2008. His work involved design, construction, maintenance and operations of roads and bridges in several regions of the state as well as coordinating innovative work with university researchers and trade organizations. Since 2008, he has partnered with his wife, Linda, to provide a Christ centered home education for their kids in all subjects through grade 12. Craig taught math using Math-U-See through Calculus supplementing Algebra and Geometry with Teaching Textbook. He taught science using Apologia including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Craig is looking forward to sharing his math and science knowledge and practical experience with future generations.

Math U See Algebra II with Craig Clark

Scheduled Tues and Thurs 8a to 9:30a

Cost is $5 a class for drop off and $4 for co-op families

**Instructor grading of assignments and tests available for $1 per week per student.**

Student will need a book, scientific calculator, graphing paper, pencil, eraser, ruler, and notebook.

Student minimum class size is 4.

Student Text is mandatory. If opting for parent grading of assignments, you will also need the instructor manual, but not the DVD. Used copies of the instructor manual are acceptable and start on Amazon at approx.. $18.

Algebra 2 Student Kit

Amazon listing for instructor manual

Communicate with Craig at mathcoach.dad@gmail.com

Algebra I using Harold Jacobs with Kathy Obenberger

Scheduled Tues and Thurs 8 to 9:30

Cost is $5 a class for drop off and $4 for co op families

Student will need a book, scientific calculator, graphing paper, pencil, eraser, ruler, and notebook.

Communicate with Kathy at coben@jesusmylord.org

Kathy has a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. She worked in Financial Planning for a large hospital and then in Cost Accounting and Finance for two manufacturing companies before quitting to stay home with her children. She has two children: one graduated in May 2016 and the other is a junior in High School.

Chess Classes offered with Kathy Obenberger

Scheduled Tuesdays 1 to 3

There is no fee for the classes, but tournament fees may apply if the child chooses to participate.

This class teaches the principles of playing chess. Anyone who thinks they may be interested is welcome. No prior knowledge is required – just a desire to learn. The class consists of two parts. One part is a class time for learning chess principles and the second is time to practice the skills that were taught. Students are assessed as to their current skill level and assigned to a level. There will be three or four levels depending on participation and the skill level of the students. A student can move up to the next level once they demonstrate the skills and discipline necessary for the higher level. The goal of the classes is to prepare the students to participate in the Regional Team Tournament and State Team Tournament (if we qualify) held in March. However, participation in the tournaments is not required.

Minimum of 8 students required.

Communicate with Kathy thru coben@jesusismylord.org

Kathy Obenberger has been involved with the chess class since 2010 when her children started playing chess. When the previous coordinator for the group retired, she volunteered to take over. She is the current Tournament Coordinator for the Cumberland County Chess Club. Kathy will teach the

beginner class using the curriculum published by the Kasparov Chess Foundation.

Gary Pass has been playing chess since he was a child and competed on his junior high and high school teams. Since moving to Crossville he has begun competing in tournaments again. He became involved with this chess class two years ago to teach the intermediate class. This past year he taught all levels. He currently holds the position of Publicist with the Cumberland County Chess Club.

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Science Classes Offered for Spring/Fall Semesters 2016-2017

Apologia Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology (Young Explorer Series) with Anita Kristmanits Apologia

Scheduled for Tuesdays 9:30 to 11

Cost is $5 a class for drop off and $3 for co op families

Materials fee of $15 for each semester.

Class Maximum 12 students.

The Notebooking Journal is used as well as the book in this course. This is a lab based class so each week will be hands-on and it is expected that the reading will be done at home in preparation.

This class is geared for 5th thru 8th grade. This book is more advanced than the other ones in this series. It is a challenging study of anatomy/physiology.

Communicate with Anita thru alhkris@gmail.com

Apologia Physical Science with Anita Krismanits Apologia Physical Science

Scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 to 1

Cost is $5 a class for drop off and $3 for co op families

Materials fee of $15 for each semester.

Class Maximum 12 students.

This class is geared for those who have completed or are enrolled in pre-Algebra 7th thru 9th grade. We will be using the 2nd edition. This is a lab based class so each week will be hands-on and it is expected that the reading will be done at home in preparation.

Communicate with Anita thru alhkris@gmail.com

Anita is a mom of 4 and is currently home schooling her youngest, Erin. Originally from Florida, she comes to Crossville by way of Colorado. She graduated with a BS in Biology with a Zoology specialization from the University of Cincinnati. She then completed an internship with the Cincinnati Zoo after which she was offered the opportunity to work in Embryo Transplant research with Dr. Betsy Dresser in a cooperative program between the Cincinnati Zoo and the University of Cincinnati.

Exploring Creation with Chemistry with Craig Clark

Scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 to 1

Cost is $5 a class for drop off and $4 for co op families
Instructor grading of assignments and tests available for $1 per week per student.

Student minimum class size is 4.

Required text: Exploring Creation with Chemistry, 2nd Edition.

Amazon.com Solutions-Tests-Exploring-Creation-Chemistry 2nd Edition

Note that the long time publisher of Apologia science texts has only the recently published 3rd edition. We are using the 2nd edition for this class. ***Please purchase carefully to be sure that both the text and solutions/test books are 2nd edition materials.

Students must bring the student textbook and the solutions/test book and a scientific calculator (does not have to be programmable). Labs are integrated into the scheduled class times. Students must purchase and maintain a lab notebook.

Communicate with Craig thru mathcoach.dad@gmail.com

Exploring Creation with Physics with Craig Clark

Scheduled for Monday and Wednesdays 9:30 to 10:30

Cost is $5 a class for drop off and $4 for co op families
Instructor grading of assignments and tests available for $1 per week per student.

Required text: Exploring Creation with Physics, 2nd Edition. Check out this link: Apologia book description Students will need both the textbook, the solutions/test book and a lab notebook

This is a college-prep physics course is designed for the student who has completed algebra 1 and geometry and has had an introduction to the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent. Students must bring the student textbook and the solutions/test book and a scientific calculator (does not have to be programmable) to each class. Labs are integrated into the scheduled class times.

Communicate with Craig thru mathcoach.dad@gmail.com

Raised in northeast Missouri, Craig attended and graduated from University of Missouri-Rolla with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering in 1982. He then pursued a 26 year career as a professional civil engineer with the Texas Dept. of Transportation, retiring as district engineer in Corpus Christi, TX in 2008. His work involved design, construction, maintenance and operations of roads and bridges in several regions of the state as well as coordinating innovative work with university researchers and trade organizations. Since 2008, he has partnered with his wife, Linda, to provide a Christ centered home education for their kids in all subjects through grade 12. Craig taught math using Math-U-See through Calculus supplementing Algebra and Geometry with Teaching Textbook. He taught science usingApologia including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Craig is looking forward to sharing his math and science knowledge and practical experience with future generations.

Language Classes and ACT Test Prep Set for Spring 2017

Latin 1 using Latin Alive! 1 with Jennifer Olsen

Scheduled for Mondays 9:30 to 11

Cost is $5 a class for drop off students and $3 for co op participants.

Student will need Student Book Latin Alive! Book 1 Any edition is acceptable, however current editions are suggested. Parents may chose to purchase the Teacher's Manual, if desired. Parents may find it helpful to have the answers at home for daily work completed.

Jennifer will facilitate this class. The DVD's will be used for the instruction. Jennifer will be there to help with questions and go over homework. Tests are available for print from the website for the parents to administer to their children, if they desire.

Communicate with Jennifer at crownofbeauty1981@hotmail.com

Jennifer has 6 classes remaining before she receives her bachelor's degree in elementary education through Liberty University. Her Latin experience is limited to working with her oldest two children this past year(2015-2016) in Latin 1 with Latin Alive! 1. She has taken high school and college level Spanish classes, which helped her to understand Latin a little easier. She will be facilitating this class over the summer(2016)for her four and anyone else who wishes to join her as a review or a preview. Jennifer homeschools her 4 children; two 12th graders, one 8th grader, and one 7th grader. She has taught a variety of classes in homeschool co-op settings, including a history class with The Eager Educators.

Latin 2 using Latin Alive! 2 with Kathy Obenberger

Scheduled for Wednesdays 8 to 9:30
a Friday follow up class for translation and tests will be offered for the same pricing/time

Cost is $5 a class for drop off and $3 for co op families;

Student will need Student Book Latin Alive! Book 2. Any edition is acceptable, however current editions are suggested. Parents may choose to purchase the Teacher's Manual, if desired. They may find it helpful to have the answers at home for daily work completed. )

Kathy will facilitate this class. The DVDs will be used for the instruction. Kathy will be there to help with questions and go over homework. Tests are available for print from the website for the parents to administer to their children, if they desire.

Communicate with Kathy at coben@jesusmylord.org

ACT class description

Spring semester 2017 Day/Time to be established

Class fee: $10 per 2 hr class session

Minimum class size: 4 students

Classes will meet Wednesdays, 12-2 (bring your lunch) February 8th through April 5th in advance of the April 8th test date. Students will have the opportunity to take the April test with a fresh review and still have the opportunity to retake the test June 10th if not satisfied with their score.

Achieving the best ACT score possible will position students favorably in an increasingly competitive environment for college admissions and scholarships. Our plan is to provide 16 hrs of instruction in advance of the April ACT test. In addition to pursuing a rigorous college prep curriculum in the high school years, specifically studying for ACT prep can help students achieve a better score. Attending the class and taking the practice tests will require approximately 30 hrs. Supplemental study at home can qualify this class to be a 1/2 credit for high school transcripts.

Prerequisites: none are required, but completion of at least Algebra 2 is strongly advised.

Materials: textbook, pencils, calculator approved for ACT exam purposes (ACT calculator policy), notepaper

Textbook: The Princeton Review: Cracking the ACT 2016 Edition ISBN 978-1-101-88198-9

Students planning to take the ACT must register independently for the exam at this website: ACT website

Instructors for the class will be Craig and Linda Clark. Both are well seasoned home educators with 16 years of experience and are also registered professional engineers. Besides prepping their own high school student, they have been team teaching ACT prep for Sylvan Learning Centers for the past two years. Diligent students in their classes have significantly improved their scores.

Communicate with Linda and Craig thru mathcoach.dad@gmail.com

How Do I Know What to Pay? 2016-2017

We separate out payment based on your involvement in the co-op.

If you choose to drop-off your student for particular classes see the blog for fees.

Your money is paid directly to the teacher. We expect you to work out a payment schedule for your assigned part at the beginning of the semester if you don't choose to pay it all at once. Each teacher will keep track of who has paid.

The teachers are expected to either reschedule a cancelled class or refund the money to the parents.

If your student is ill the classes are not refunded however all attempts will be made to ensure the learning missed will be communicated for your student.

We Love Our Facility!!

We expect each participating family who enters the building for any classes to give a $20 donation to Homestead United Methodist Church for the impact of using the facility.

We expect each participating family to sign a waiver of liability for the church in the interest in “guarding” the facility against liability for the privilege of using the facility We also expect if your student or yourself should accidentally damage the facility that you will provide the funds and assistance working with the facility to repair/replace anything needed.

Waiver for the Facility of Homestead United Methodist Church (pdf version click here)

I understand my student and I will be participating in class/classes at Homestead United Methodist Church.

I absolve the Homestead United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church of responsibility/liability of my child/children stated here:

If my child/children damages the facility for any reason I will contact the facility and pay for repairs needed.

Date:

Signature:

Family/Student Participation Contract

Family/Student Participation Contract (pdf version click here)

We are so thankful for your participation in this class/classes. In order to ensure the best possible learning environment for all the students we expect the following from you as participants:

Each student will show up on time and prepared with class materials/assignments needed for each class.

Each student will respect themselves and others by

-managing their materials and bringing assignments in on time.

-maintaining “space” with materials and hands/feet

-encouraging participation with the information within the class

-communicating to the teacher with questions about any class assignments.

Each parent will assist by

-providing any materials/fees needed for the class

-assist the student to arrive to class on time

-walk student to and pick up student from the class assigned if participating in the paid classes only

-engaging student with the information during the week and being actively involved in the assignments ensuring completion

-communicating directly with the teacher OUTSIDE of class time if there are questions, concerns, or input. Be aware some teachers are traveling to/from other classes.

We are thankful for the community of faithful Christian believers here in our area. We are striving to teach our subjects in an honoring way to a variety of denominations. We all agree to teach focusing on the “core” issues of our subject matter and deferring to families for individual teaching/differences on any issues which may be be related to your understanding of your denomination.

That being said our agreement of faith which we use as our “core” can be summed up in the Apostles Creed:

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried;

he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again;

he ascended into heaven,

he is seated at the right hand of the Father,

and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic Church, *The word "catholic" is intentionally left lowercase in the sense that the word catholic applies to the universal or worldwide Christian church.

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and the life everlasting.

Date:

Signature:

Summer Classes Offered by Participants in Eager Educators

Latin Alive! 1 with Jennifer Olsen

Scheduled Fridays 9 to 11 at the home of Jennifer Olsen

Classes run from May 20th - August 12th (no classes on June 10th & 24th or August 5th)

Cost is $10 per student for the entire course.

Student will need Student Book Latin Alive! Book 1. Any edition is acceptable, however current editions are suggested. Parents should also purchase the Teacher's Manual, in order to grade daily work completed at home. Jennifer has one extra TM available for $10 if desired.

Communicate with Jennifer at crownofbeauty1981@hotmail.com

A note from Jennifer:

Jennifer will facilitate this class. The DVD's will be used for the instruction. Jennifer will be there to help with questions and go over homework, only as time allows. Tests are available for print from the website for the parents to administer to their student, if they desire.

A Note from Jennifer:

I will be facilitating a viewing of all the lessons on dvds. There is a total of 15 hours of viewing time on the dvds. This limits our class to 30 minutes for practicing our chants and going over exercises, so the majority of the work will need to be accomplished at home and overseen by parents. This would be a great review for previous Latin 1 students or an opportunity for those wanting to take Latin 2 this fall. It could also be used as a preview for those wanting to take Latin 1 this fall. Instruction for the entire book will be completed in 10 video sessions, so for hard working students, planning to earn their Latin 1 credit, a firm commitment will be necessary.