For the first time in ten years, I only have two students at home this year for school. Jonathan is starting his junior year of high school while Benjamin is beginning eighth grade. And here are our courses and text materials for this year:
Jonathan, Grade 11:
Bible: Morning Prayer and daily Old Testament and New Testament readings from the Book of Common Prayer 2011. Theology: One Hundred Most Important Events in Christian History; God Hides in Plain Sight by Dean Nelson.
American Literature: ABeka American Literature text; English from the Roots Up, Volumes I & II (Greek and Latin root words); various Brave Writer courses
US History: ABeka United States History text
Algebra II: Saxon Algebra II (with tutoring by Johanna Vignol)
Chemistry: Apologia Chemistry, Second Edition; Lab Classes at Heritage Christian School (East County II Class Day)
Driver’s Education at Heritage Christian School (Lake Jennings Class Day)
Guitar III: Worship Guitar class at ECII Class Day and weekly lessons with Father Keith Acker of Alpine’s Free Teen Guitar Class; Weekly worship team practice with Pine Valley Community Church
Benjamin, Grade 8:
Bible: Morning Prayer and daily Old Testament and New Testament readings from the Book of Common Prayer 2011. Theology: One Hundred Most Important Events in Christian History, God Hides in Plain Sight by Dean Nelson.
Language Arts: Spelling Power; Daily Grams Grade Eight; English from the Roots Up, Volumes I & II (Greek and Latin root words); 20 minutes Bible reading; 20 minutes Harry Potter books; Brave Writer’s Partnership Writing program, Daily Copywork; American Literature Read-Alouds
Pre-Algebra: Saxon Algebra ½ (second half) with Johanna Vignol
US History: The Story of US (second half starting with the Civil War in Volume 6 of 10 vols)
Science: Apologia General Science ; Lab Classes at ECII Class Day
PE: Volleyball and Basketball at Heritage Christian School (ECII Class Day)
Typing: Writing Skills: Keyboarding Skills
Elective: Boys Adventure Class II (ECII Class Day)
Elective: Boys Adventure Class II (ECII Class Day)
And I will be teaching a combined 3rd period course of Expository Essay I and II to high school juniors and seniors at Heritage Christian School's ECII Class Day, in addition to my three fall online courses in Literary Analysis: American Poetry, The MLA Research Essay, and Literary Analysis: The Great Gatsby at Brave Writer, plus new students are joining longtime students for my Online Essay Grading Service.
So we are hoping for an educational, enjoyable, productive school year ahead for us!!
Warmly,
