Redbuds (1st Grade)

5th Hour Electives

* Sewing

Teacher: Ms. Sewbee ​ Students will learn to use a sewing machine and all sewing tools/notions. Students will learn cutting patterns, pinning, sewing straight seams, and basic quilting while creating age appropriate projects. Students vote as a class on each project they will complete. Supply List: 2 spools of white thread, 1 small bag of stuffing, 1 seam ripper. Please label with students name. Supply Fee: $25



* Guitar I

Teacher: Sheldon Clark
This class will take the younger students from basic sight reading and notes to playing a song. Starting on the 1st string on week one, string 2 on week two....continuing this pattern until week six on the 6th string. Next we will learn chords and progressions leading up to full songs. The primary goal of this class is to teach each student proper playing through proper practice and the joy of music achieved by reaching smaller goals (wins) and ultimately bigger goals (playing a full song). ​ Supplies: $15 Supply Fee per Semester



* Fundamentals of Martials Arts

Teacher: Partnered with Wolfe Pack TKD ​ Wolfe Pack Taekwondo Students will learn a holistic form of Tae Kwon Do stressing the five fundamental tenets of Tae Kwon Do: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit taught in a supportive, positive environment. Our beginner classes target ages 6 to adult with little or no prior martial arts experience. Our advanced program is designed for students with a higher level of martial arts experience or those students who wish to work towards competitive sports martial arts such as fighting and board breaking. SPECIAL CLASS PRICING, extra fee of $160 per semester



* Childcare K4-1st Grade

Offered Monday and/or Wednesday We find that after Core classes these young kiddos just need some playtime with their friends! They need to be young and learn valuable lessons through experience. So we offer this time of refreshment, and fun!



* Ballet Dance

Teacher: Jessica Girourad No prior dance experience required. Dancers will start with the fundamentals of classical ballet including, but not limited too, fun exercises at the barre, the middle of the floor, and across the floor. Students will gain confidence, poise and focus from this class, as well as flexibility and strength. Supplies:

  • Ballet shoes
Dress code: Comfortable clothes that can be danced in, no jeans or baggy clothes please. A leotard, tights and skirt is recommended, but not required!



* Bible Class - Monday Only

Teacher: Amy Beller A Father's Care introduces Bible truths through familiar Bible characters presented chronologically in a study of Old and New Testaments. Dramatic segments, application stories that reveal God's character, various hands-on-activites, and visuals reinforce the child's learning experience and help your child learn to trust God and rely on Him. You will need to purchase this:



* Art Composition - Monday Only

Teacher: Penny S. Burt We will be covering the Elements of Composition. The first 8 classes will cover the 7 elements of composition: Line, Shape, Pattern, Texture, Balance, Gray Value and Color with two classes on color. The following classes will be media based, such as watercolor, pencils, pastels, etc. Artists through history will be introduced as they are relevant to the subject being covered. Supply fee: $25 per semester



* Elementary Choir

Teacher: Elizabeth Alpert

Students will develop:

  • The ability to follow a conductor/director.
  • The ability to sing in 2-3 part harmony (possibly 4 part for 9th-12th)
  • Basic concepts of sight-singing

Students will learn:

  • Singing in different styles of music.
  • An introduction to show choir (5th-8th and 9th-12th)
  • The different voice types.
  • How to praise the Lord through song!

Supplies needed:

  • 3 Ring Binder

  • Pencil

  • Supply Fee: $10



6th Hour Electives

* Childcare K4-1st

Offered Monday and/or Wednesday We find that after Core classes these young kiddos just need some playtime with their friends! They need to be young and learn valuable lessons through experience. So we offer this time of refreshment, and fun!



* P.E.

Teacher: Alex Hughes This class provides students with the opportunity to learn a variety of games, sports, and sport related movements as well as health and fitness education. Emphasis is placed on active participation and good sportsmanship during fitness and sport activities. Get ready for fun and exercise!



* Elementary Choir

Teacher: Elizabeth Alpert Students will develop: The ability to follow a conductor/director. The ability to sing in 2-3 part harmony (possibly 4 part for 9th-12th) Basic concepts of sight-singing Students will learn: Singing in different styles of music. An introduction to show choir (5th-8th and 9th-12th) The different voice types. How to praise the Lord through song! Supplies needed:

  • 3 Ring Binder
  • Pencil
  • Supply Fee: $10



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Core Classes

  • Elementary core classes are 2-day classes. Students will attend both Mondays & Wednesdays for each core class hour taken. A one day option is available, but parents will be expected to present the new information and material on the second day to ensure the student stays on track with the class schedule.

  • Each class has a supply list. On the items you purchase, you only need ONE set for all classes, not 4 sets if you take all 4 core classes. 

Class Offered Both Days 

Teacher: Ruthetta Henderson

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8:30am   - 9:15am

Language, Phonics

& Writing

Abeka Language 1

Would you love for your child to be able to write in complete sentences? This one-page-per-day text provides the information your child needs to use words and express them effectively! After completing this text, your child will be able to capitalize significant words; end a sentence with correct punctuation; recognize rhyming words, compound words, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and contractions; use prefixes and suffixes; alphabetize words, and even to write original stories on specific topics. 

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Abeka Letters & Sounds

From delightful poems to a coloring key based on vowels, this work-text makes phonics fun! Letters and Sounds 1 provides daily exercises to reinforce the phonics concepts vital to the mastery of reading skills. Each phonics element is systematically reviewed using activities such as marking vowels and circling suffixes, completing sentences, filling in missing letters, matching rhyming words, solving puzzles and riddles, and more.

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1st-grade handwriting introduces PreCursive models for the entire alphabet. The proper formation is reinforced using Scripture, poetry, words, phrases, and sentences with simple writing instructions for first graders.

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Supplies:​

Each student needs these items (they apply for all core classes, you do not need 4 different sets. 1 set of the below items is plenty):

  • Box with Sharpened Pencils

  • One Glue Stick

  • Box of Crayons

  • 12-inch Ruler

  • Please also have one Plastic Folder with Pockets on each side, per enrolled class.

Class Offered Both Days 

Teacher: Ruthetta Henderson

9:20am   - 10:05am

Math

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Abeka Arithmetic 1

Using delightful themes and full-color illustrations, this 347-page work-text presents concepts in an orderly manner, building on prior learning and including consistent year-long review. Concepts include counting, writing, and reading numbers, place value, addition and subtraction, money, graphs, measurement, time, temperature, and fractions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Supplies:​

  • Book Rental Fee may incur of $15 per semester

  • Workbook - Purchase Link

Each student needs these items (they apply for all core classes, you do not need 4 different sets. 1 set of the below items is plenty):

  • Box with Sharpened Pencils

  • One Glue Stick

  • Box of Crayons

  • 12-inch Ruler

  • Please also have one Plastic Folder with Pockets on each side, per enrolled class.

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Reading & Spelling

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Abeka 1st Grade Readers & Handbook for Reading

Learning to read is easy with the right materials! The Abeka Reading Program is supported by a wide range of phonics-based language arts materials that increase reading comprehension and refine thinking skills. At the heart of our phonics materials is the Handbook for Reading. This invaluable teaching tool for the application of phonics rules may be used at any level from child to adult for initial teaching of phonics and reading, for reinforcement of skills, or for remedial work. It clearly presents the six easy steps to reading. The consonant-vowel blends and words in this reader are arranged to correlate with the sequence in which the special phonics sounds are taught. Ample practice and thorough review are provided. By mastering the simple phonics in this book, any person will be well on his way to becoming a skillful reader. 

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Spelling- Your child will be a spelling whiz in no time. Abeka Spelling 1 contains 30 carefully selected phonics-based word lists. Creative spelling exercises such as matching, fill in the blank and circle the rhyming word strengthen your child’s ability to memorize.

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Supplies:​

  • Readers & Handbook purchased by Aspire

  • Book Rental Fee $15 per semester

  • Abeka Spelling & Poetry Workbook -Purchase Link HERE

Each student needs these items (they apply for all core classes, you do not need 4 different sets. 1 set of the below items is plenty):

  • Box with Sharpened Pencils

  • One Glue Stick

  • Box of Crayons

  • 12-inch Ruler

  • Please also have one Plastic Folder with Pockets on each side, per enrolled class.

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Class Offered Both Days 

Teacher: Ruthetta Henderson

10:45am   - 11:30am

Science / History

First Semester is Science

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Abeka Discovering God’s World

Once your child has learned to read, he can read to learn exciting facts about the world around him! He will love this fascinating book about the world he lives in. From senses and simple machines to squirrels, sunflowers, and seasons, what interesting facts he will discover about the world God created! By understanding observable aspects of God’s creation, he will develop a greater reverence for the Master Designer who planned it all.

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Second Semester is History

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Abeka My America & My World

Tour America and travel around the world through the 103 pages of My America and My World. Your child will gain a greater interest in and love for America as he learns about its symbols, history, and places of interest. He will learn how the United States was founded and its principles of freedom. He will meet several famous American patriots and take a trip across America. Good citizenship is emphasized, and reading skills are developed. Major countries and U.S. territories are introduced.

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Supplies:​

  • Worksheets purchased by Aspire

  • Book Rental Fee may incur of $15 per semester

Each student needs these items (they apply for all core classes, you do not need 4 different sets. 1 set of the below items is plenty):

  • Box with Sharpened Pencils

  • One Glue Stick

  • Box of Crayons

  • 12-inch Ruler

  • Please also have one Plastic Folder with Pockets on each side, per enrolled class.

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Class Offered Both Days 

Teacher: Ruthetta Henderson

11:35am   - 12:25pm