Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Our Homeschooling Plans, 2013-2014

 
 
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
American Literature: ABeka American Literature text; English from the Roots Up, Volumes I & II (Greek and Latin root words); 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)
PE: Volleyball and Basketball at Heritage Christian School (ECII Class Day); Sports Camp Junior Coach, August 2013
Guitar III: Weekly lessons with Father Keith Acker of Alpine’s Free Teen Guitar Class
 

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
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)
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


And I will be teaching a combined 3rd period course of Expository Essay I and II (formerly Intermediate and Advanced Writing) 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 PoetryThe 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,

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