Oaks Options
(9th - 12th-grade levels)
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Sue Stenberg
Prerequisite: Knowledge of 8 parts of speech, and basic English skills
Class Description:
This class with cover the 8 parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization and a variety of writing assignments. Students should be prepared to spend about 2-3 hrs/wk completing assignments at home. The text we will be using is the equivalent of an 8th-10th grade text for most other publishers.
Supply List:
- Spiral notebook or 3-ring binder with notebook paper
- pens & pencils
- a red pencil to use when editing written assignments
- a copy of the worksheet booklet - LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $30 Book Rental Fee to Aspire; $10 Copy Fee to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: TBD
Class Description:
We will be using Easy Grammar Plus and other fun materials. Students will take a pretest to guide instruction at the beginning of the school year. We will begin with prepositional phrases and move through nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, types of sentences, etc. in a logical, easy to understand manner. Lessons will build on each other to make the next skill more sensible. Students will apply this knowledge in their writing to demonstrate proficiency.
Writing Strands Level 4: We will work through four categories: basic, creation, organization, and description. Each exercise targets one of the four categories, and we will strive to create stronger writers capable of expressing their thoughts. The first goal of this is for each individual to work on feeling proud and accomplished of his or her writing.
Supply List:
- Easy Grammar Plus Student Workbook - Purchase Link HERE
- Test Booklet - Purchase Link HERE
- Writing Strands Book - Purchase Link HERE
- Notebook
- Pencil
- Colored Pens
- Highlighters
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: TBD
Class Description:
The class will have a mixed focus on grammar and writing using the following materials: Jensen’s Grammar: Students will complete the first half of the book which concentrates heavily on nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives, and prepositions as well as sentence patterns. This study of grammar will involve more complicated structures and formula writing. Jensen’s Format Writing: Students will continue to expand their paragraphs into more professional sounding pieces and learn a variety of different types of real world writing such as business letters, letters of complaint, resumes, and comparison essays.
Supply List:
- Jensen’s Grammar text - Purchase LINK
- Jensen’s Format Writing text - Purchase LINK
- Notebook
- Pencil
- Colored Pens
- Highlighters
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: TBD
Class Description:
This class will have a mixed focus on grammar and writing using the following materials: Jensen’s Grammar: Students will complete the second half of the book which concentrates on sentence structure, topics such as appositives and punctuation within sentences, verbals, and parallelism. Jensen’s Format Writing: Students will continue to expand their paragraphs into more professional sounding pieces and learn a variety of different types of real world writing such as cover letters, college level works cited pages, in text citations, resumes, and various types of analytical paragraphs.
Supply List:
- Jensen’s Grammar text - Purchase LINK
- Jensen’s Format Writing text - Purchase LINK
- Notebook
- Pencil
- Colored Pens
- Highlighters
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Rachel Harvey
Class Description:
Students will receive an overview of American literature, both classics and contemporary. Literature study will be infused with historical applications and cultural context. As well as a study of literature elements. Homework will consist of reading along with a variety of occasional assignments pertaining to each book. Class time will be split between discussion and writing projects or worksheets. This course would work well for students who have not previously taken a high school level literature course.
List of books up for consideration for the 2024-25 school year:
The Outsiders; Fever 1793; Out of the Dust; The Giver; poetry, short stories, & essays
Supply List:
- 1 inch 3-ring binder
- Sticky Notes & Tabs
- Pen/Pencil
- Notebook
School Year Supply Fee: $30 book rental fee to Aspire + $20 copy fee paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Jeanette Lord
Class Description:
In this class you’ll learn to write a novel! After working directly in the manual, Learn to Write the Novel Way, you’ll apply principles learned and write your own story. You will receive help in composition, coming up with a story, developing your story, organizing, and writing vividly. Have fun reading and critiquing each other’s writing. Correct sentence structure and grammar, correct spelling, and use of correct punctuation will be emphasized in the lessons.
Supply List:
- Learn to Write the Novel Way, by Carole Thaxton (get at thriftbooks, abebooks, rainbow resource, or amazon)
- Spiral notebook
- Pencil sharpened
- Access to Google Docs (If students are enrolled in Epic, they will not be able to share their document with me. Microsoft Word is another option. It is mandatory that students send their novel through either Google Docs or Word.)
School Year Supply Fee: $0 paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: TBD
Class Description:
This class teaches students techniques to improve their writing skills. Students will learn and master the art of:
Precision in Expression: Unleash the power of vivid verbs, specific nouns, and robust adjectives.
Flawless Grammar: Conquer unnecessary adjectives, adverbs, and pronoun confusion.
Engaging Composition: Harness the active voice, eliminate qualifiers, and refine point of view.
Vivid Storytelling: Elevate writing with 'show, not tell' techniques and immersive sensory details.
Empower them to weave compelling narratives through:
Diverse Sentence Mastery: Navigate effortlessly between simple, compound, and complex structures.
Seamless Transitions: Employ skillful transition words and sentence beginnings.
Meaningful Additions: Utilize appositives for added depth and clarity.
…and many more tips and techniques using linguistic artistry designed to ignite the confident communicator and skilled storyteller in your students.
And since writing isn't just about content, but also about grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization and more, we will also use an easy-to-understand curriculum with activities that require students to carefully analyze and edit stories, letters, or articles that contain mechanical errors covered in each lesson. This effective method allows students to gain mastery over concepts that will translate into their own writing, and serve them well for a lifetime.
Supply List:
- Notebook Paper
- 3-ring Binder - 1/2 inch
- Pens, Pencils & Colored Pens for Grading and Proofing
- Building Writing Skills - Essential Tips & Techniques - LINK
- Editor in Chief Level 3 - LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Jeanette Lord
Prerequisite: Only first semester students will be able to participate second semester.
Class Description:
Speech may be the most useful class taken in high school, but speaking in front of people is often quite scary. This class is designed to take the fear out of talking in front of others and providing fun along the way. In the first semester, students will learn to present a variety of speeches using ethos, logos, and pathos, including a “How-To” speech, a biographical report, a Bible lesson, and more. Students will also practice interview skills, work on group projects, and learn the importance of non-verbal skills while giving a speech. In the second semester, students will learn to give a “TED” talk. They’ll identify a passion and turn that passion into a “Big Idea” that will be the focus of their TED talk.
Supply List:
- Props for Speeches
- Index Cards
- Access to PowerPoint is useful but not necessary
- Access to research materials is necessary, via library books or the internet
School Year Supply Fee: $10 for instructional worksheets paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: TBD
Class Description:
Unlock your young learner's writing skills with class on argumentative, narrative, and informative/explanatory writing. Through a carefully crafted 5-Step Process — Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, and Publishing — your budding authors will refine their skills by separating the big tasks of writing into smaller tasks that are more manageable. Equip your young writers with the tools they need to embark on a journey of self-expression and confident communication.
And since writing isn't just about content, but also about grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization and more, we will also use an easy-to-understand curriculum with activities that require students to carefully analyze and edit stories, letters, or articles that contain mechanical errors covered in each lesson. This effective method allows students to gain mastery over concepts that will translate into their own writing.
Supply List:
- Notebook Paper
- 3-ring Binder - 1/2 inch
- Pens, Pencils & Colored Pens for Grading and Proofing
- Building Writing Skills Workbook Level 2- LINK
- Editor in Chief Level 2 - LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Carrie Russell
Class Description:
This class focuses on strong writing skills and preparing students for college-level courses. With beautiful artwork and profanity-free literature of the highest moral and literary standards, this full school-year course combines the following subjects: Literature, Writing, Grammar, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary, Geography, Art, and Art History. The student completes 10 unit booklets, which guide the student through the assignments, videos to watch online, and the reading books integrated with the course. After turning in each booklet to tutor (with the accompanying writing assignments), tutor corrects the booklet and administers a unit check.
Supply List:
- Student course booklets, Up From Slavery by Booker T Washington, Patterns on the Wall by Elizabeth Yates, Into the Unknown by Matthew A. Henson, Jacob Bull, and Bernadine Bailey and ** optional- Writing and Grammar Guide These can be purchased a la cart or as a bundle at: LINK
- Pencils
- Red Pen
School Year Supply Fee: $15 fee paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Carrie Russell
Class Description:
Focuses on strong writing skills and preparing students for college-level courses. With beautiful artwork and profanity-free literature of the highest moral and literary standards, this full school-year student-directed course combines the following subjects: Literature, Writing, Grammar, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary, Geography, Art and Art History. The student completes 10 unit booklets, which guide the student through the assignments, videos to watch online, and the reading books integrated with the course. After turning in each booklet to the tutor (with the accompanying writing assignments), the tutor corrects the booklet and administers a unit check. This class meets requirements for 1 credit of literature/language arts, 1/2 credit of geography, 1/2 credit of art and art history.
*This is a continuation of TGTB LA level 1 but level 1 is not a requirement.
Supply List:
- Student course booklets: SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF THIS LINK AND ONLY PURCHASE THE FOLLOWING A LA CARTE:
* High School 2 Unit Booklets
* High School: Grammar & Writing Guide (if not purchased last year)
* Men of Iron: by Howard Pyle
* Sagebrush Surgeon: by Florence Crannell Means
* Harriet, The Moses of Her People: by Sarah H. Bradford
- Pencils
- Red Pen
School Year Supply Fee: $10 fee paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Rachel Harvey
Class Description:
This course will provide a historical survey of world literature. Students will examine the philosophical and artistic elements of various works of fiction from around the world. Homework will consist of weekly assigned reading along with a variety of occasional assignments pertaining to each book, including writing assignments. Class time will be split between discussion and small projects or worksheets.
Supply List:
- 1 inch 3-ring binder
- Sticky Notes & Tabs
- Pens / Pencils
- Notebook
School Year Supply Fee: $30 book rental fee to Aspire + $20 copy fee paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Jeanette Lord
Class Description:
Join me as we walk through Biblical and World History together! This class provides a historically accurate, Bible-based approach to learning ancient world history. We will weave Bible history and world history together, as we read stories of ancient times, ancient lands, and ancient peoples. Games, projects, research, mapping, and a timeline are just some of the fun in this class!
Supply List:
- The Mystery of History, Volume I - LINK
- 3-Ring Notebook - 2 inch
- 1 box of Peel & Stick legal envelopes, 40 count
- Colored pencils and/or crayons (for mapping and timeline)
- Glue Stick
- Use of internet for research
School Year Supply Fee: $15 (notebooking pages, quizzes, tests, worksheets, timeline figures, and timeline) paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Jeanette Lord
*It is NOT necessary to have taken Ancient History I to take this class.
Class Description:
An historically accurate, Bible-centered approach to learning the history of the early Church through the Middle Ages. We’ll discover that soon after St. Patrick delivered the gospel to Ireland, the Western Roman Empire fell in Europe; the Vikings ravaged parts of Europe while the Maori settled New Zealand; and Joan of Arc tragically burned at the stake while the Incas were building their golden empire in South America. Games, projects, research, mapping, and a timeline are just some of the fun in this class! This class uses The Mystery of History Vol 2: The Early Church and the Middle Ages. There are NO notebooking pages in this class as there were in the Ancient History I class.
Supply List:
- The Mystery of History Volume II - The Early Church and the Middle Ages - Purchase LINK
- 1 box of Peel & Stick legal envelopes - 40 count
- Sharpened Pencils Colored Pencils
- 2” 3-ring binder
- Glue Stick
- Challenge Cards (Helpful, but not necessary: Purchase LINK)
School Year Supply Fee: $10 paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Jeanette Lord
Class Description:
This class is designed to acquaint students with the historical origins of the Bill of Rights and, through the study and analysis of actual Supreme Court cases, to help students develop perspectives about the use and value of the Bill of Rights in their daily lives. Students will discover what each amendment means, how a case reaches the Supreme Court of the United States, how the Bill of Rights was adopted and why. Students will learn that deciding cases in a judicial role requires them to resist snap decisions, ignore personal feelings and prejudices, and evaluate cases according to the facts presented, the rights granted by specific amendments, and the interpretation of these rights.
Supply List:
- Spiral Notebook (one subject)
- Sharpened Pencils
- You Decide! Applying the Bill of Rights to Real Cases - LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Michael Sutton
Class Description:
To explore historically, the nation’s of old, how they came to establish themselves, and held power. Transitioning to our history from a military point of view.
Grades will be determined through a mix of note-taking, in class quiz and short worksheet assignments.
Topics of study:
Tactics and technology
Turning points
Empires that rose and fell
Our American Military History
Introduction to Military History
Chinese Military thought
From antiquity too the Middle Ages
Giber to Clausewitz
The Nineteenth Century
Naval Warfare
Greek
Technology
Bronze
Dragon’s breath
The Phalanx
Tactic
Alexander the Great
Light cavalry
Modified phalanx
The Companions
battles
Thermopylae
Marathon
Peloponnesian
Alexanders’ conquests
Roman
Technology
Tactic
Legions
Battles
Carthage
Germanic tribes
Britannia
Downfall
American
Revolution
Civil War
World War I
World War II
Supply List:
- Lined Notebook for taking notes
- Pen / Pencil
School Year Supply Fee:
$0
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Allison Leach
Class Description:
This class will take you through the history of Oklahoma from exploration through the present day. This will be a very informative class where students will walk away with a new appreciation of the land they live in. I will have guest speakers with unique Oklahoma history to share their personal stories throughout the year. One of our guest speakers will be the author of the historical fiction novel, West of the Deadline, that depicts the life of the most famous US Marshall, Bass Reeves. First semester we will begin the year with highlighting Oklahoma geography, including mountain ranges and rivers, lakes and city locations. I will incorporate my traveling pictures of many OK parks our family has camped at or visited. Then we will move to early exploration of the region, the First People, the Five Civilized Tribes, the Trail of Tears, the Civil War in Indian Territory, and end with the Indian Territory during the Old West era. Beginning second semester we will cover the land run, pioneer life, statehood, Green Corn Rebellion, Dust Bowl, Oil Booms, Tulsa Race Riot, and the Oklahoma City Bombing. There will be a focus throughout the year on major figures such as Bass Reeves, John Ross, Stand Watie, Jim Thorpe, “Alfalfa” Bill Murray, Will Rogers, Wiley Post, Woody Guthrie, and many more. Each week students are expected to read before class at least one chapter from “Oklahoma: A History” and turn in the worksheet passed out in class & posted on Band the week before. There will be 4 tests throughout the year (2 in first semester & 2 in second semester) that will be taken at home and returned graded. Students will be expected to also read the novel “West of the Deadline” and complete a quiz at the end of the first semester.
Supply List:
- folder for handouts
School Year Supply Fee:
$30 book rental fee for textbook and novel to Aspire
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Michael Sutton
Class Description:
United States History (4th ed.) recounts the story of our nation's history from its discovery and colonization up to the present day. Special attention is given to God's providence and America's Christian heritage. This high school level history textbook is presented in an engaging narrative style and seeks to bring United States history to life.
Supply List:
School Year Supply Fee: $30 Book Rental Fee to Aspire
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Michael Sutton
Class Description:
BJU Press World History
World History, 4th edition, recounts the story of mankind from creation to the present. Students examine ancient civilizations through the Greeks to the Roman Empire. Then they survey India, Asia, and Africa on their way to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Reformation, upon which modern history is founded. They are challenged to discover the forces, issues, people, and movements that have shaped our modern world. God’s providence and Bible integration are given prominence as the students are taught to view the world through a Christian lens.
Supply List:
Student Activities Manual - Purchase Link HERE
School Year Supply Fee: $30 Book Rental Fee to Aspire
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Kasey Espinoza
Class Description:
Focused Pre-Algebra teaches all basic pre-algebra concepts using the Math-U-See curriculum. The Math-U-See curriculum introduces one new pre-algebra concept each week and students focus on mastering that concept. Students take a test each week on the new concept learned before moving onto the next concept. We will be covering negative numbers, order of operations, solving for the unknown, and other topics
Prerequisite Class: A solid understanding of basic mathematics to include fractions, percentages, and decimals
Supply List:
School Year Supply Fee: $30 curriculum fee to Aspire + $20 Test Book fee to Aspire
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Leah Satterfield
Class Description:
Pre-Algebra will bridge the gap between basic arithmetic and a more advance study of mathematics. This work-text includes a cumulative study of previously learned concepts in the first semester. In the second semester we will introduce beginning algebraic concepts and geometry.
Prerequisite Class: A solid understanding of basic mathematics to include fractions, percentages, and decimals
Supply List:
- notebook or loose leaf paper
- compass
- protractor
- Basic Scientific Calculator with Trig Functions (sin, cos and tan) for second semester. *Nothing fancy, Walmart sells on for less than $10.
School Year Supply Fee: $30 curriculum fee to Aspire + $20 fee for math manipulatives used in classroom to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Kasey Espinoza
Class Description:
Focused Algebra 1 teaches all basic algebra concepts using the Math-U-See curriculum. The Math-U-See curriculum introduces one new algebra concept each week and students focus on mastering that concept. Students take a test each week on the new concept learned before moving onto the next concept. We will be covering basic properties, graphing lines, solving equations (including simultaneous equations), polynomials, exponents, square roots, unit multipliers, metric conversions, and scientific notation.
Prerequisite Class: Pre-Algebra
Supply List:
- scientific calculator similar to this Purchase LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $55 for student workbook & tests paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Leah Satterfield
Class Description:
Train your teen to think systematically as they applies the axioms, rules, and principles of algebra! Your teen will solve linear equations that include fractions, decimals, radicals, and absolute value expressions. They will graph, analyze, and solve two-variable equations, inequalities, and functions, and learn much more! Throughout this text, clearly explained concepts build upon each other section-by-section. Step-by-step instructions guide your teen through easy-to-read examples and build a framework for solving practice problems. Complete with daily exercises, detailed examples and diagrams, review exercises, and a glossary of terms, your teen will be equipped with the tools he needs to succeed in Algebra 1!
Prerequisite Class: Pre-Algebra
Supply List:
- Notebook or loose leaf paper
- 1-1.5 inch binder
- Basic Scientific Calculator or Graphing Calculator (the graphing calculator is not mandatory, but I do teach the students how to use them. I have a few for classroom use for those who do not own one. IF you choose to buy one, I prefer the Texas Instruments over the Casio, it's what I am familiar with and the one that our curriculum gives detailed, step by step, instructions for. Also, the TI graphing calculators are approved for use during the ACT testing.)
School Year Supply Fee: $30 curriculum fee to Aspire + $10 for Math manipulatives used in the classroom paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Kasey Espinoza
Class Description:
Focused Geometry teaches all basic geometry concepts using the Math-U-See curriculum. The Math-U-See curriculum introduces one new geometry concept each week and students focus on mastering that concept. Students take a test each week on the new concept learned before moving onto the next concept. Geometry has three main areas of emphasis: the vocabulary of geometry, practical applications of geometry, and traditional geometry, including proofs. Topics include lines, angles, area, perimeter, volume, Pythagorean theorem, axioms and postulates, congruency, and similarity. An introduction to trigonometric functions is included to prepare students for testing they may do before taking a trigonometry course.
Prerequisite Class: Algebra I
Supply List:
- scientific calculator similar to this Purchase LINK
- Protractor and compass set similar to this: Purchase LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $55 for student workbook & tests paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Leah Satterfield
Class Description:
Help your child develop logic and analytical skills through the exercises of Geometry. Introduce your child to concave and convex curves, angle relationships and measurements, locus, proportions, surface measurements, arc lengths, and much more. Extensive work with proofs plus application exercises propel your child into analytical thinking.
Prerequisite Class: Algebra 1
Supply List:
- Notebook or loose leaf paper
- 1-1.5 inch binder
- Protractor
- Compass
- Basic Scientific Calculator or Graphing Calculator
- Graph Paper
School Year Supply Fee: $30 curriculum fee to Aspire + $10 for Math manipulatives used in the classroom paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Kasey Espinoza
Class Description:
Focused Algebra 2 is a more rigorous algebra course that builds on the previous two courses. Besides review and expansion of topics taught in Algebra 1, the course covers advanced factoring, imaginary and complex numbers, conjugate numbers, the binomial theorem, the quadratic formula, motion problems, and other kinds of application problems. Graphing includes extensive practice with conic sections and solving systems of equations visually and algebraically. Vectors are also introduced.
Prerequisite Class: Algebra 1
Supply List:
- scientific calculator similar to this Purchase LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $55 for student workbook & tests paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Leah Satterfield
Class Description:
This Algebra 2 class is your students’ gateway to higher mathematics and sciences and is essential to preparing your student for college. Students will further investigate concepts that were introduced in Algebra 1, such as linear equations, linear inequalities, polynomials, probability, statistics, and more. They will also transition into Pre-calculus as they study exponential and logarithmic functions and matrices and are introduced to trigonometric equations and identities.
Prerequisite Class: Algebra 1
Supply List:
- Notebook or loose leaf paper
- 1-1.5 inch binder
- Scientific Calculator or Graphing Calculator (A graphing calculator is not mandatory, however I do teach students how to use them in class. I have a few for classroom use for those who do not own one. IF you choose to buy a graphing calculator, I prefer Texas Instruments over Casio, it is the one I am most familiar with and the one that our curriculum gives detailed step by step instructions for. TI calculators are also approved for use while taking the ACT)
School Year Supply Fee: $30 curriculum fee to Aspire + $10 for Math manipulatives used in the classroom paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Sarah Gollotte
Class Description:
In high school biology, students will study a variety of life processes and learn how different organisms meet the challenges of living in their environment. This class meets Mondays and Wednesdays. This class uses a digital curriculum that includes lectures, guided notes, objectives, labs, and unit tests. On Mondays, students will fill in guided notes while listening to lectures given with power points. Wednesdays are reserved for hands on activities and labs ranging from fun things like using candy to make a DNA model to lab work like growing bacteria in Petrie dishes. Homework will include worksheets, videos to watch, short projects or activities, and creating a study guide answering concept objectives for each unit. The study guide will then be used on the “open note” unit test. There will be a biology project due at the end of the year that will consist of a 5-paragraph research paper, oral presentation, and visual aid. Units taught in this class: Biology basics, cells, energy flow, genetics, heredity, ecology, and plants. Supply List:
- 2 inch 3-ring binder
- 10 page dividers with tabs
- pencils
- highlighter
- colored pencils
- pens
- loose leaf ruled paper
School Year Supply Fee: $25 Copy Fee to Aspire + $40 Lab Fee paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Carrie Russell
Class Description:
Chemistry in the kitchen is a fun and practical way to learn chemistry. Rather than using a large, and quite honestly, boring and intimidating textbook, we will learn chemistry using a variety of books and practice our new knowledge in the kitchen. From making whipped cream and bread to making cheese, we will have so much fun! This is a NO MATH curriculum, making it perfect for high school students who struggle with advanced math concepts. It is a literature based curriculum and students can expect 30-45 mins of homework/reading assignments 3 days a week. This class meets the requirements for high school chemistry with a lab.
Supply List:
- 1 1/2 inch binder (for the printed student workbook-provided)
- Colored pencils pens and pencils
- pens and pencils
- spiral notebook for taking lecture notes
- In Lieu of textbooks- please purchase required books (all available used at very affordable prices):
* Dr. Joe and What you Didn't Know by Joe Scharcz
* Napoleon's Button's: How 17 Molecules Changed History by Penny Le Couteur
* What Einstein Told His Cook by Robert L Wolke
* What Einstein Kept Under His Hat: Secrets of Science in the Kitchen by Robert L Wolke
* The disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness Love, History of the World from the Periodic Table of Elements by Sam Kean
School Year Supply Fee:
$50 lab fee paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Leah Satterfield
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Class Description:
This course is designed as a college-prep chemistry class for students who have completed Algebra I. We will be covering material from the first 11 chapters of the book Discovering Design with Chemistry by Dr. Jay Wile. This class includes the fundamental aspects of chemistry such as the classification of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical & chemical change, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gases, and acid/base chemistry.
Supply List:
- pencils
- binder w/ 2 pocket folders
- spiral notebook for taking lecture notes
- notebook paper
- calculator similar to this - LINK
School Year Supply Fee:
$30 Book Rental Fee to Aspire
$50 lab fee paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Roger Nimmo
Prerequisite: none, but Physical Science would be helpful
Class Description:
This course includes: sections of Biology, Geology, Chemistry, Genetics, Astronomy, History of Science, Zoology, Biblical studies and the truth about the Theory of Evolution. Every Christian and non Christian should understand the difference between Origin Science and Operational Science, the Philosophy of Science, what kind of changes have and are really occurring in living things, what the fossil record really reveals, what scientific laws contradict the theory of evolution, how the Genesis flood really changed the earth, and what the Bible teaches about these changes. Mr. Nimmo taught high school science for 21 years. He taught Chemistry, AP Biology, Anatomy/Physiology, Earth Science, Physical science and General science. He is a retired Oklahoma teacher. He has spent over 4 thousand hours studying the strengths for the Creation Model and the weaknesses of the Theory of Evolution Model. Mr. Nimmo is also an author.
Epic Schools did approve this class as a Science Elective for HS transcripts.
Curriculum Provided by Aspire: Debunking Evolution by Dan Biddle & What is Creation Science by Henry Morris
Supply List:
- notebook paper
- pens & pencils
- a folder to store quizzes
School Year Supply Fee: $30 Book Rental Fee to Aspire
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Carrie Russell
Prerequisite: Biology
Class Description:
From the smallest, most imperceptible parts to the largest, and most familiar ones, this course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the human body and its organ systems. In this course, your student will be intellectually challenged but also supported as they work through science concepts and thought-provoking (and fun!) experiments. In this course they will learn:
- Foundational Anatomy and Physiology concepts
- Histology (the study of tissues)
- Integumentary and Skeletal systems
- Skeletal Systems Histology and Movement
- Muscular System Histology and Physiology
- Skeletal Muscle System
- Nervous System
- Central Nervous System
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Endocrine System
- Cardiovascular System
- Lymphatic System
- Respiratory System
- Urinary System
- Reproductive System
Supply List:
- Advanced Biology Student Notebook (LINK)
- colored pencils
- spiral notebook for note taking
- pens and pencils
School Year Supply Fee:
$30 Book Rental Fee to Aspire
$50 Lab Fee paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday and Wednesday (both days required for this class at $660 per school year)
Teacher: Sarah Gollotte
Class Description:
Physical science introduces students to the study of matter and energy, encompassing both chemistry and physics. This class uses a digital curriculum that includes lectures, guided notes, objectives, labs, and unit tests. Students will be handed each unit packet as the class progresses to keep in a binder. On Mondays, students will fill in guided notes while listening to lectures given with power points. Wednesdays are reserved for hands on activities and labs. Homework will include other video lectures, more guided notes, worksheets, short projects or activities, and practice questions. A physical science research project is also due in the spring. This project will be similar to a science fair project with an experiment, data, trifold board, and class presentation. This is a fast-paced high school level class and students will be required to keep up with homework so that they do not fall behind.
Prerequisite Class: Pre-Algebra
Supply List:
- 2-3 inch binder with 10 page dividers
- Calculator
- Pencils and pens
- Highlighter and colored pencils
School Year Supply Fee:
$30 Book Rental Fee to Aspire + $50 Lab Fee paid directly to Tutor
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Days Offered: Monday and/or Wednesday
Teacher: Various Volunteers
Class Description:
We have TWO options for Study Hall, be sure to include WHICH your child wants to be included in.
-Quiet Study hall is for those whom want to read, work, etc in a quiet environment where we keep noise to a minimum.
-Social Study hall is for those whom want to talk, chat, & get to know each other. Our Aspire Group rules and expectations still apply here but we do encourage and desire healthy and happy friendships to grow within the group, even at Academy! Phones & other devices are not allowed in Social Study Hall!
Please Note: Students cannot sign up for more than 2 Study Halls in a row. These classes are not designed for babysitting for half the school day, but to fill gaps between classes and give kids some extra study time. Thanks for your understanding.
Supply List: Please bring homework, a book, or other quiet activity for Quiet Study Hall.
School Year Supply Fee: N/A
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Sheldon Clark
Class Description:
A continuation of Beginner Guitar in learning the instrument and mostly focused on being performance ready.
Supply List:
- Guitar & Case
- A clip-on tuner
- Capo
School Year Supply Fee: $50 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Sheldon Clark
Class Description:
A continuation of Advanced Guitar
Supply List:
- Guitar & Case
- A clip-on tuner
- Capo
School Year Supply Fee: $50 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Kayla DeMoss
Prerequisite: Must have previous experience and get teacher approval for this class.
Class Description:
This advanced jiu-jitsu class builds upon existing knowledge and focuses on refining techniques, expanding positional understanding, and developing a more complex grappling game. This class often incorporates situational sparring, advanced concepts, and drills to help students achieve a higher level of proficiency.
Supply List:
- Comfortable Clothing
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Brad Brooks
Class Description:
Learn how to engage the questions and doubts of unbelievers regarding your Christian faith. Some questions we will answer: Who is Jesus? How do we know there is a God? How do we know the Bible is true? What does God say about marriage? Why do bad things happen? Does science agree with the Bible? You’ll also learn how to engage in spiritual conversations with humility and confidence.
Supply List:
- paper, pencil
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Sheldon Clark
Class Description: This class will take the beginning student from learning chords to playing songs on a faster pace than Elementary Beginner Guitar and will include more understanding of music theory. Also, we learn to properly finger pick using well known songs and delve into barre chord theory.
Supply List:
- Guitar with bag or case
- A clip-on tuner
- Capo
School Year Supply Fee: $50 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Craig Dean
Class Description:
This class focuses on developing fundamental basketball shooting skills and overall game awareness. Students will learn various shooting techniques, including proper form, footwork, and release. Emphasis will also be placed on dribbling, passing, and game-specific skills to enhance their overall basketball ability.
Supply List:
- comfortable clothing & tennis shoes
- water
School Year Supply Fee: $20 to be paid directly to Tutor for class supplies and basketballs
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Andrew Storie
Class Description:
This class will focus on creation and development of an imaginary world. The students will develop everything from settings to characters, geography to language. We will use JRR Tolkien as an example. we will move at the students pace. Results will be in proportion to effort and energy. We will write stories and make art that depicts our created world.
Supply List:
- sketchbook
- pencils
- other supplies will be purchased as we work through individual projects
School Year Supply Fee: $65 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Kara Wadsworth
Class Description:
This course will go over the basics of crochet and help students learn how to create crochet pieces of their own. Our projects will include everything from baby blankets to winter hats all culminating in final projects that glorify God and use our newfound talents to donate our pieces to hospitals and ministries to better serve our community.
Supply List:
- Any type of crochet hook set such as this: LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $20 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Tammy Eggers
Class Description:
When we think of cryptids, we think of creatures like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster. These are examples of Cryptozoology, which is the study of animals that haven't been discovered yet. "Crypto" refers to a creature that is hidden or secret, and "zoology" is the science or branch of biology dealing with animals. These animals have often been seen in one place or another, bust scientists have yet to prove that they exist. In this class we will research these creatures, find out interesting facts about them, share our opinions and have some fun in the process.
Supply List:
- paper
- pencil
- Journal - Purchase LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $15 paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
*Cost of this class will be$550 for the full school year (instead of $330) since it spans 2 class hours and we want to compensate the teacher for her total class time.
Teacher: Kara Wadsworth
Class Description:
We will learn how to use fresh ingredients to make everything from simple snacks to full meals. We will learn how to properly use kitchen equipment and utensils and practice our knife skills and kitchen safety. Throughout the course, the students will become more confident and comfortable in the kitchen while exploring healthy ingredients and making the kitchen fun and accessible.
Supply List:
- Chef Knife & Pairing Knife -OR - Chef knife kit such as this one or one similar - LINK
- Apron
School Year Supply Fee: $200 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday
*Cost of this class will be$550 for the full school year (instead of $330) since it spans 2 class hours and we want to compensate the teacher for her total class time.
Teacher: Sarah Gollotte
Class Description:
To act or not to act…..there is no question. Love performing in plays? Want to be part of a fun group all striving to create something amazing? Look no further. Aspire’s Drama Class is a performance-based class where students will participate in a play. At the start of the school year, we jump right into try outs and then rehearsals every week during class with the goal of a performance date at the end of April. This year we are tackling a Shakespeare comedy. Shakespeare is a ton of fun to perform because his comedies often include some crazy chases, swords fights, or mistaken identities (and we sound super smart speaking old English). Experience Shakespeare the way it was meant to be – performed!
Supply List:
- 1 inch binder for your script
- Students/parents are responsible for their own costume and need to help with props and sets (we try to keep it simple)
School Year Supply Fee: $10 to be paid directly to Tutor + $5 paid to Aspire for Copy Fee
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Andrew Storie
Class Description:
We will go through many of the major methods for drawing. We will study use of composition and contrast in successful drawing. This class will be sketchbook based. We will focus entirely on drawing in this class. Students will be required to bring and use a drawing notebook every class.
Supply List:
- Drawing sketchbook 70 lb to 90 lb paper sketchbook (80 to 100 pages)
- set of drawing pencils and erasers.
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Charlena King
Class Description:
Physical exercise and nutrition are important to maintain overall quality of health. While on this journey, as believers, we need to consider what is said biblically about the body that God has handcrafted for us. In faith, fitness and nutrition we will focus on combining all three in an effort to better understand how to live the healthiest way possible.
Supply List:
- Journal / Notebook
- pens and pencils
- Bible or Bible App
School Year Supply Fee: $25 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Ulrike Ralston
Class Description:
This is an introduction to the German language using a contemporary curriculum. Students will German Grammar while focusing on conversational skills and preparing for next level German for official language testing (Certificates A2, B1+2).
Also, contemporary curriculum with audio files which includes the most important Grammar focusing on conversational skills (links below).
Supply List:
- Paper and Pencil/Pen
- Audios online is available and can be ordered under the code: www.scook.de or www.cornelsen.de/webcodes
Code:nuqowe
School Year Supply Fee: $30 Book Rental Fee to Aspire + $20 for workbook and supplies to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Ulrike Ralston
Class Description:
Building upon foundational skills learned in German 1, this course dives deeper into language structures, vocabulary, and cultural insights. Students will expand their speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities while engaging with more complex grammar concepts, such as verb tenses, sentence structure, and conversational fluency. Through interactive activities and authentic texts, learners will develop confidence in expressing thoughts and opinions in German. In addition, they’ll explore German-speaking cultures, traditions, and current events, enhancing their understanding of global perspectives.
Supply List:
- Paper and Pencil/Pen
- Audios online is available and can be ordered under the code: www.scook.de or www.cornelsen.de/webcodes
Code:nuqowe
School Year Supply Fee: $30 Book Rental Fee to Aspire + $20 for workbook and supplies to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Samantha Jones
Class Description:
In this hands-on, wellness-centered class, you’ll explore the world of naturopathy and discover how to boost your mind, body, and spirit using simple, natural techniques. Learn how to balance your body’s pH, work with herbs, decode your eyes through iridology, and explore the power of homeopathy, Bach flower remedies, essential oils, and more. We’ll dive into breathing techniques, reflexology, acupressure, and the foundations of holistic living. You’ll also learn practical ways to bring natural health into your everyday life—like smart shopping, healthy cooking, natural cleaning, pet wellness, and holistic first aid.
Supply List:
- Pens
- Notebook
- 3 Ring Binder
School Year Supply Fee: $50 paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Holly Andrews
Class Description:
Through hands-on, authentic learning experiences, Students learn effective methods for shopping, sewing, childcare, clothing care, cooking, nutrition, home-care, hospitality, family and household management.
Supply List:
- Provided
School Year Supply Fee: $100 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Rebecca Hing
Class Description:
Through hands-on, authentic learning experiences, Students learn effective methods for shopping, sewing, childcare, clothing care, cooking, nutrition, home-care, hospitality, family and household management.
Supply List:
- Provided
School Year Supply Fee: $100 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Brad Brooks
Class Description:
Learn fun and effective ways to study the Bible better. You’ll learn several methods: word study, devotional, character study, topical study, cross-reference, paragraph, book survey, and many more. You’ll learn to utilize various tools (both online resources and physical Bible reference tools) to study the Bible.
Supply List:
- Bible, paper, pencil
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Kameron Smith
Class Description:
Improv is about developing quick thinking skills in a fun imagination game filled way. We can all agree that there are times in our life we wished we reacted quicker or in a better way to a situation that took us by surprise. In improv we can practice those quick reactions in a safe fun space, and take those skills out into the world. If you are wanting to pursue performing arts or go into engineering, improv is for everyone. We use improv in many aspects of life. Someone asks you a question you were not anticipating, the plans that were made start falling apart, you are trapped with only doublemint gum, duct tape, paper clips, and shoe strings and have to escape! Ok that last one is for MacGyver. If you don’t know who MacGyver is, ask your parents.
Supply List:
- Provided
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Kayla DeMoss
Class Description:
Bjj (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)takes pleasure in being regarded as the “gentle art,” enabling a smaller and weaker person to defend himself against a larger opponent by using leverage and submissions (chokes and locks).
The form of training that is offered will be unique in that all of the skills are entirely defensive and do not include any strikes. Students will learn to protect themselves if they are assaulted, as well as how to defuse the danger and regain control. They will develop problem solving skills and prepare to face many problems and obstacles in everyday life, such as dealing with a bully. As a result, it will instill in your child the character traits that will lead to success in many aspects of life.
Jiu Jitsu employs concepts such as reaction, leverage, and base. Students learn to utilize an opponent’s strength to their advantage rather than struggling against it.
It promotes a greater sense of body awareness and coordination, which leads to increased confidence and inner discipline. Kids not only learn self defense effectively, but they also improve their kinesthetic abilities, allowing them to thrive in any other sport in which they participate.
The bulk of the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class time is spent working with partners and practicing moves. This constant close contact enables practitioners to instill the natural phenomenon of body action and reaction to leverage and balance in an interactive manner, rather than individual repetitive moves in theoretical situations. Kids learn to read and anticipate their opponents’ moves, and then respond accordingly. They are continuously exposed to the dynamic, and it gets hard wired into their body’s memory.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, on the other hand, offers an added benefit: mental toughness. Bjj is a physical chess game in which you are always planning your next move in response to your opponent. Physical contact with other people, a sense of belongingness, goal setting and accomplishment, and confidence gained from learning and performing new skills all contribute to the development of mental toughness.
Supply List:
- Comfortable Clothing
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Rachel Pogue
Class Description:
In Book 1 of the Journey Through the Bible series, students will encounter the Biblical text firsthand through manageable daily readings. This course is designed for an entire school year and is divided into four units totaling 160 lessons. This first course in the series guides students through the Pentateuch and historical books of the Old Testament. The student textbook includes several black and white illustrations, maps, and charts. Each lesson (except for the final review lessons) includes outside Bible reading*, commentary within the textbook that helps to bring clarity to the student’s Bible reading, and thought questions. The textbook is designed to work closely with the accompanying student exercises workbook, which aids in comprehension of the Biblical text.
*Students will need to bring their own Bible to class. They will use this Bible for at-home readings and in-class reference and discussion. The questions in the student workbook are aligned to the New King James Version (NKJV) Bible, although students may use the version of their preference.
We will also integrate historical information, maps, YouTube™ videos, and word studies to better understand the context for each Biblical account.
Class fee will cover class materials and the purchase of the following resources, which students will keep:
∙Student Textbook: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition) ∙Student Exercises Workbook: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition) ∙Answer Key: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition)
Supply List:
- Bible
- #2 Pencil
- Spiral Notebook
- Eraser
- Highlighters
School Year Supply Fee: $35
Class fee will cover class materials and the purchase of the following resources:
• Student Textbook: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition)
• Student Exercises Workbook: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition)
• Answer Key: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition)
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Tammy Eggers
Class Description:
This class teaches students to be more effective as students, leaders, and citizens. We will begin by covering the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, being proactive, synergizing, sharpening the saw, etc. Then, we will move into the leadership component, building leadership, setting goals, etc. From there we will start the legacy component, volunteerism, peer tutoring, and public service.
Supply List:
- Workbook (LINK)
- Notebook Paper
- Pencils
School Year Supply Fee: $15 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Brad Brooks
Class Description:
Grow your faith by developing a better understanding of the New Testament and considering how it applies to your life. You’ll learn about the author, audience, background, theme and purpose for each book of the NT.
Supply List:
- paper, pencil
- Bible
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Melissa Davis
Class Description:
Students will have the opportunity to learn about historic landmarks, paintings, artists & events throughout history in an exciting hands-on class. We might be painting from an upside down perspective as Baselitz, recreating The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh or designing a float for our version of the Macys Day Parade. This unique Art History class is designed to step outside of the box when it comes to learning.
Supply List:
- Provided
School Year Supply Fee: $50 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Charlena King
Class Description:
Physical education sets the foundation for a lifestyle that encourages physical fitness, healthy living, and physical activity of all activity types. Our focus will be on developing motor skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, as well as a general knowledge in staying active through sports and other activities.
Supply List:
- comfortable clothing
- water
School Year Supply Fee: $40 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Amy Shipman
Class Description:
Our primary objective is to provide students with basic financial tools and knowledge that will enable them to build the lives they envision. The course will cover financial responsibilities, planning for the future, budgets, income and careers, spending and credit, saving and investing. Using Dave Ramsey’s, Foundations in Personal Finance for the Homeschooler and hands on projects and activities.
Supply List:
- Paper
- pen/pencil
- small binder
- dividers
School Year Supply Fee: $30 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Andrew Storie
Class Description:
We will explore many different types of puppets and masks. We will work from a notebook to develop designs and then build them during our class time. We may even make some short plays to perform.
Supply List:
- Drawing Notebook for capturing ideas
- pencils
- colored pencils
School Year Supply Fee: $45 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Andrew Storie
Class Description:
In this course we will learn the fundamentals of sculpture. We will primarily use oven bake clay as we do not have a proper studio for traditional clay work. We will learn to develop an idea in our sketchbook and convert it into a 3-dimensional work. this will be limited to 7 students per class, all ages and levels of experience welcome.
Supply List:
- sketchbook for drawing
- pencils
- pens
- color pencils
- other supplies provided
School Year Supply Fee: $65 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Kayla DeMoss
Class Description:
In this self defense class for teen girls, we cover verbal and physical self-defense tactics, including de-escalation.
This class will teach your student how to defend herself against verbal and physical attacks. Here are just a few things we teach in this class:
The 4 “A’s” of self defense: Attitude, Awareness, Assessment of a situation, Action.
How and why women are attacked including vulnerable areas of a woman’s lifestyle
What assailants look for in their victims – date, acquaintance, and stranger assaults.
Where to strike and how to strike
How to stop frontal attacks and attacks from behind, and ground defense.
Verbal defense, dealing with mean girls and bully prevention for middle school and high school groups.
Supply List:
- Comfortable Clothing
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Rebecca Hing
Class Description: This class focuses on fun through learning a skill and being proud that the student has created something from a piece of fabric and thread. I encourage creativity over preciseness sew that the student will gain a feeling of accomplishment for this art. This class is for the beginner, intermediate and advanced sewer who wants to learn about how a sewing machine works while creating several projects.
Supply List:
- 2 white spools of thread
- seam ripper
School Year Supply Fee: $80 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: TBD
Class Description:
This engaging class is designed to captivate your students attention and keep them motivated throughout their language journey. We will focus on:
Relevant Scenarios: real-life situations that resonate with day-to-day activities.
Essential Vocabulary: the most essential 20% of words and phrases that will empower students to hold 80% of conversations with confidence.
Modern Language Mastery: a comprehensive foundation in grammar while prioritizing authentic, native pronunciation and conversational expressions.
... and more!
Supply List:
- Lined Paper
- Pencil/Pen
- 3 ring binder
- Workbook - LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $15 paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: TBD
Class Description:
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Through a thematic and interdisciplinary approach, students will examine the historical, social, artistic, and linguistic dimensions that shape the identities of Spanish-speaking communities across Latin America, Spain, and the broader Hispanic diaspora.
Topics include:
Family structures and community life
The influence of language and culture on identity
Artistic expressions and aesthetics (e.g., literature, music, visual arts)
Contemporary social and political issues
Students will engage with authentic materials such as films, articles, music, cuisine and lectures, and will participate in discussions, presentations, and projects that foster intercultural understanding and critical thinking.
Supply List:
- Lined Paper
- Pencil/Pen
- 3 ring binder
- Curriculum Provided
School Year Supply Fee: $50 paid directly to Tutor + $15 Copy Fee paid to Aspire
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Susan Stenberg
Class Description:
This course covers 6 worldviews and 10 academic disciplines, with an emphasis on Biblical Christianity and how to defend our worldview in the marketplace of ideas.
Supply List:
- Pens, pencils, spiral notebook
- pocket folder for handouts
- Textbook - Purchase LINK
- Student Manual - Purchase LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $10 for copies to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Charlena King
Class Description:
Volleyball skills! This class will focus on furthering the individual skills of each student as well as each players ability to fit into a team/game setting. Each person will benefit from touches on the ball with others who share a love for the sport of volleyball.
Supply List:
- comfortable clothing & tennis shoes
- water
- volleyball
School Year Supply Fee: $20 to be paid directly to Tutor for class supplies
Days Offered: Monday and/or Wednesday
Teacher: Various Volunteers
Class Description:
We have TWO options for Study Hall, be sure to include WHICH your child wants to be included in.
-Quiet Study hall is for those whom want to read, work, etc in a quiet environment where we keep noise to a minimum.
-Social Study hall is for those whom want to talk, chat, & get to know each other. Our Aspire Group rules and expectations still apply here but we do encourage and desire healthy and happy friendships to grow within the group, even at Academy! Phones & other devices are not allowed in Social Study Hall!
Please Note: Students cannot sign up for more than 2 Study Halls in a row. These classes are not designed for babysitting for half the school day, but to fill gaps between classes and give kids some extra study time. Thanks for your understanding.
Supply List: Please bring homework, a book, or other quiet activity for Quiet Study Hall.
School Year Supply Fee: N/A
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Molly Boatright
Class Description:
Elevate your artistry and refine your technique! This course is designed for students with prior dance experience who are ready to challenge themselves with advanced choreography, complex movement sequences, and performance skills. Students will explore various styles, including contemporary, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop, while developing strength, flexibility, and musicality. The class emphasizes creativity, expression, and mastery of movement, preparing students for performances and potential future dance opportunities. Whether you're looking to push your limits or deepen your passion for dance, this class provides an inspiring space to grow as a performer.
Supply List:
- Instructor will communicate dance supplies as needed
- Comfortable Clothing
School Year Supply Fee: $65 for Recital Costumes (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Taylor Lesher
Class Description:
This class is designed for students who already have a basic understanding of drawing and are looking to refine and expand their skills. We will explore a range of topics, including sketching, shading, perspective, blind contour drawing, figure drawing, still life, self-portraits, and more. One class will focus on drawing life-like insects of the student’s choosing, making them appear as though they are sitting directly on the paper. In another, we will study the typical measurements of the human face and practice drawing the human head from multiple angles. Students will also have opportunities throughout the semester to choose their own subject matter, whether it be a family pet, a photo of a scenic vacation spot, or a pair of well-worn shoes.
Supply List:
- Drawing Notebook - LINK
- Pencils - LINK
- Ruler - LINK
- Pen - LINK
- Colored Pencils - LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $5 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Sheldon Clark
Class Description:
A continuation of Beginner Guitar in learning the instrument and mostly focused on being performance ready.
Supply List:
- Guitar & Case
- A clip-on tuner
- Capo
School Year Supply Fee: $50 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Sheldon Clark
Class Description:
A continuation of Advanced Guitar
Supply List:
- Guitar & Case
- A clip-on tuner
- Capo
School Year Supply Fee: $50 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Brad Brooks
Class Description:
Learn how to engage the questions and doubts of unbelievers regarding your Christian faith. Some questions we will answer: Who is Jesus? How do we know there is a God? How do we know the Bible is true? What does God say about marriage? Why do bad things happen? Does science agree with the Bible? You’ll also learn how to engage in spiritual conversations with humility and confidence.
Supply List:
- paper, pencil
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Taylor Lesher
Class Description:
In this class, students will study the artistic masters of the past and apply their techniques, styles, and cultural influences to their own personal projects. We will explore renowned artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, and Norman Rockwell, as well as artistic movements like Art Nouveau, Impressionism, and Realism. By examining the processes, backgrounds, and stylistic choices of these masters, students will gain insight into how history and culture shaped their work—and how to incorporate these elements into their own creative practice.
Supply List:
- Drawing book - LINK
- Pencil set - LINK
- Pen set (should include vinyl & kneaded erasers) - LINK
- Color pencils - LINK
- Rulers - LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Angela Fallis
Class Description:
We will be introducing students to the basics of all things beauty. From learning about the various services commonly offered as a Cosmetologist to consulting with clients. We will practice nail techniques, facials, makeup application, and hair styling, such as braiding, formal hair styles, extensions, and basic haircut techniques. Students will use individual mannequin heads as their model to practice these techniques.
Supply List:
- Mannequin Head Options - Purchase LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $100 for supplies (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Wednesday
*Cost of this class will be$550 for the full school year (instead of $330) since it spans 2 class hours and we want to compensate the teacher for her total class time.
Teacher: Angela Fallis
Class Description:
This will be a class for students that have all ready taken Beauty Basics 1. We will dig deeper into the cosmetology books and learn more of the science behind the are of cosmetology. The 2 hours will also give us a longer time to work with our hands.
Supply List:
- Mannequin Head Options - Purchase LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $100 for supplies (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Sheldon Clark
Class Description: This class will take the beginning student from learning chords to playing songs on a faster pace than Elementary Beginner Guitar and will include more understanding of music theory. Also, we learn to properly finger pick using well known songs and delve into barre chord theory.
Supply List:
- Guitar with bag or case
- A clip-on tuner
- Capo
School Year Supply Fee: $50 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Craig Dean
Class Description:
This class focuses on developing fundamental basketball shooting skills and overall game awareness. Students will learn various shooting techniques, including proper form, footwork, and release. Emphasis will also be placed on dribbling, passing, and game-specific skills to enhance their overall basketball ability.
Supply List:
- comfortable clothing & tennis shoes
- water
School Year Supply Fee: $20 to be paid directly to Tutor for class supplies and basketballs
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Kayla DeMoss
Class Description:
Strength starts here! This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of weight training, proper lifting techniques, and the principles of strength and conditioning. Students will focus on building muscle safely, improving endurance, and developing a personalized fitness routine. The class emphasizes injury prevention, nutrition, and goal-setting to support overall health and athletic performance. Whether you're a beginner or experienced lifter, this class provides the knowledge and hands-on practice to enhance strength, confidence, and physical well-being.
Supply List:
- comfortable clothing & tennis shoes
- water
School Year Supply Fee: $50 to be paid to Aspire for Equipment Fee
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Taylor Lesher
Class Description:
In this class, students will explore the fundamentals of comic book creation through hands-on projects and guided instruction. We’ll cover key elements such as conceptual development, layout design, artistic styles, background illustration, concept art, and the basics of visual storytelling and creative writing. Each student will create original comic works, choosing the format that best suits their interests—whether that’s comedic strips, traditional comic books, detailed graphic novels, or entirely visual narratives that follow the "show, don’t tell" approach. Writing dialogue or narrative text is optional; the focus is on visual communication.
Supply List:
- Personal Sketch book - LINK
- Additional Drawing Pad - LINK
- Pencil set - LINK
- Pen set (should include vinyl & kneaded erasers) - LINK
- Vinyl Eraser - LINK
- Kneaded Eraser - LINK
- Color pencils - LINK
- Rulers - LINK
- Mechanical Pencil - LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Andrew Storie
Class Description:
In this class we will touch on learning styles, some personality testing, and work through what type of things we truly like. What students’ goals are for life and how to reach them. We will use methodical and logical methods to breakdown this big subject. From younger students who are all imagination to older students who feel the pressure to “figure it out”. We will have class discussions about the pros and cons of jobs such as: entrepreneur, corporate, high pay, high pressure, verry desirable, and high degree of skill. When possible, we will have professionals come visit class for a talk and some questions. I will ask students to journal and keep a small notebook to write down ideas and observations about why and why they believe a certain career path is desirable. No material fee, but if we find a test or something that is beneficial, each students’ family will be responsible for signing up and payment for said course or test.
Supply List:
- Notebook for Notetaking and Daily Work
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Craig Dean
Class Description:
This class focuses on developing fundamental basketball shooting skills and overall game awareness in female players. Students will learn various shooting techniques, including proper form, footwork, and release. Emphasis will also be placed on dribbling, passing, and game-specific skills to enhance their overall basketball ability.
Supply List:
- comfortable clothing & tennis shoes
- water
School Year Supply Fee: $20 to be paid directly to Tutor for class supplies and basketballs
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Kayla DeMoss
Class Description:
Build strength, confidence, and resilience! This course introduces students to the fundamentals of weight training, proper lifting techniques, and the science behind muscle development. Designed to empower young women, the class focuses on personalized fitness goals, injury prevention, and developing a strong, balanced body. Students will learn about nutrition, conditioning, and mental strategies that support overall health and performance. Whether you're new to weightlifting or looking to refine your technique, this class provides a supportive environment to develop strength—both physically and mentally!
Supply List:
- comfortable clothing & tennis shoes
- water
School Year Supply Fee: $50 to be paid to Aspire for Equipment Fee
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Megan Sutton
Class Description:
This class is designed to help students understand how the body works, how to support it naturally, and how to make informed health choices. We’ll explore key topics such as gut health, hydration, the role of light, seasonal allergies, medicinal teas, and body systems, emphasizing how each system functions and how to keep it in balance. We’ll also examine genetics, pharmaceuticals, and natural alternatives, discussing how personal biology influences health and healing. Through hands-on activities like making tinctures, crafting teas, and analyzing food labels, students will gain practical skills to support their well-being using natural remedies and holistic approaches.
Supply List:
- writing utensil
- paper / notebook for notes
School Year Supply Fee: $100 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Rebecca Hing
Class Description:
Through hands-on, authentic learning experiences, Students learn effective methods for shopping, sewing, childcare, clothing care, cooking, nutrition, home-care, hospitality, family and household management.
Supply List:
- Provided
School Year Supply Fee: $100 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Brad Brooks
Class Description:
Learn fun and effective ways to study the Bible better. You’ll learn several methods: word study, devotional, character study, topical study, cross-reference, paragraph, book survey, and many more. You’ll learn to utilize various tools (both online resources and physical Bible reference tools) to study the Bible.
Supply List:
- Bible, paper, pencil
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Kameron Smith
Class Description:
Improv is about developing quick thinking skills in a fun imagination game filled way. We can all agree that there are times in our life we wished we reacted quicker or in a better way to a situation that took us by surprise. In improv we can practice those quick reactions in a safe fun space, and take those skills out into the world. If you are wanting to pursue performing arts or go into engineering, improv is for everyone. We use improv in many aspects of life. Someone asks you a question you were not anticipating, the plans that were made start falling apart, you are trapped with only doublemint gum, duct tape, paper clips, and shoe strings and have to escape! Ok that last one is for MacGyver. If you don’t know who MacGyver is, ask your parents.
Supply List:
- Provided
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Rachel Pogue
Class Description:
In Book 1 of the Journey Through the Bible series, students will encounter the Biblical text firsthand through manageable daily readings. This course is designed for an entire school year and is divided into four units totaling 160 lessons. This first course in the series guides students through the Pentateuch and historical books of the Old Testament. The student textbook includes several black and white illustrations, maps, and charts. Each lesson (except for the final review lessons) includes outside Bible reading*, commentary within the textbook that helps to bring clarity to the student’s Bible reading, and thought questions. The textbook is designed to work closely with the accompanying student exercises workbook, which aids in comprehension of the Biblical text.
*Students will need to bring their own Bible to class. They will use this Bible for at-home readings and in-class reference and discussion. The questions in the student workbook are aligned to the New King James Version (NKJV) Bible, although students may use the version of their preference.
We will also integrate historical information, maps, YouTube™ videos, and word studies to better understand the context for each Biblical account.
Class fee will cover class materials and the purchase of the following resources, which students will keep:
∙Student Textbook: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition) ∙Student Exercises Workbook: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition) ∙Answer Key: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition)
Supply List:
- Bible
- #2 Pencil
- Spiral Notebook
- Eraser
- Highlighters
School Year Supply Fee: $35
Class fee will cover class materials and the purchase of the following resources:
• Student Textbook: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition)
• Student Exercises Workbook: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition)
• Answer Key: Journey Through the Bible Book 1: Pentateuch and Historical Books (2nd Edition)
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Andrew Storie
Class Description:
Hand lettering and calligraphy will work on classic fonts systems and explore new ones. Our goal is to encourage calm deliberate penmanship. We will explore how letters are designed, why it matters how they are shaped, and even how to make your own. We will use traditional pen with nibs and ink wells but will likely use for most of our work modern nib markers. I will have paper for students to use.
Supply List: - Provided
School Year Supply Fee: $35 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Andrew Storie
Class Description:
We will cover subjects such as stoicism, the scientific method, Socratic method, spotting propaganda and rhetoric, basic discourse and debate. How and when is a healthy debate possible. How to work through classical methods of thinking to navigate our modern world.
Supply List: - Provided - Intro to Logic by Jason Lisle
School Year Supply Fee: $0 (to be paid directly to Tutor) + $30 rental fee for curriculum
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Andrew Storie
Class Description:
A general survey of many styles of martial arts. No prior experience necessary. We will cover many styles such as Tae Kwon Do, Arnis/ Kombaton, Karate, Tai Chi Gung, and some of the many weapons associated with these arts. Students will learn movements from these styles, kicking, punching, evading, breathwork, and focus.
Supply List:
- Comfortable Clothing
School Year Supply Fee: $12 (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Kayla DeMoss
Class Description:
Empower yourself with confidence, resilience, and strategic thinking! This course focuses on developing a strong mindset for self-defense, personal safety, and assertiveness. Students will explore psychological strategies, situational awareness, and effective communication techniques to handle challenging situations with courage and composure. Through discussions, role-playing, and guided exercises, students will build mental toughness, learn to set boundaries, and gain the skills needed to navigate life with strength and self-assurance. Whether you're looking to boost your confidence or prepare for real-world challenges, this class provides essential tools for personal empowerment. We will do all of this over a cup of tea as we get herbal and verbal about all important things Self Defense!
Supply List:
- Comfortable Clothing
School Year Supply Fee: $20 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Megan Hulson
Class Description:
Step into the courtroom and bring the law to life! This course provides an immersive experience in legal principles, trial advocacy, and courtroom etiquette. Students will take on the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and judges as they engage in mock trials, legal research, and case analysis. Through hands-on practice, students will develop critical thinking, public speaking, and persuasive argumentation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the judicial system. Whether you're interested in law, debate, or just enjoy strategic thinking, this class offers an exciting glimpse into the world of justice and litigation.
Supply List:
- Provided
School Year Supply Fee: $30 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Brad Brooks
Class Description:
Grow in your understanding of basic music concepts. This class will help you become a better musician no matter what instrument you play. You’ll learn about music notation, pitch, scale, modes, rhythm, key signatures, intervals, melody, harmony, chords, and chord progressions. No previous music experience necessary.
Supply List:
- paper, pencil
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Brad Brooks
Class Description:
Grow your faith by developing a better understanding of the New Testament and considering how it applies to your life. You’ll learn about the author, audience, background, theme and purpose for each book of the NT.
Supply List:
- paper, pencil
- Bible
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Rebecca Hing
Class Description: This class focuses on fun through learning a skill and being proud that the student has created something from a piece of fabric and thread. I encourage creativity over preciseness sew that the student will gain a feeling of accomplishment for this art. This class is for the beginner, intermediate and advanced sewer who wants to learn about how a sewing machine works while creating several projects.
Supply List:
- 2 white spools of thread
- seam ripper
School Year Supply Fee: $80 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Jeanette Lord
Class Description:
Is shorthand still used? Yes, it is! Journalists still use shorthand to capture quotes during interviews or court sessions. Court stenographers are required to know shorthand. Using shorthand improves your focus and listening ability and allows you to take notes in meetings, conferences and college lectures. You might find yourself in a tech-free zone or a situation where equipment malfunctions. Shorthand to the rescue!
Supply List:
- Book - Gregg Shorthand by John R. Gregg - LINK
- Steno Notebook - LINK
- Ink pen
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: TBD
Class Description:
This engaging class is designed to captivate your students attention and keep them motivated throughout their language journey. We will focus on:
Relevant Scenarios: real-life situations that resonate with day-to-day activities.
Essential Vocabulary: the most essential 20% of words and phrases that will empower students to hold 80% of conversations with confidence.
Modern Language Mastery: a comprehensive foundation in grammar while prioritizing authentic, native pronunciation and conversational expressions.
... and more!
Supply List:
- Lined Paper
- Pencil/Pen
- 3 ring binder
- Workbook - LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $15 paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: TBD
Class Description:
This course offers an in-depth exploration of the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Through a thematic and interdisciplinary approach, students will examine the historical, social, artistic, and linguistic dimensions that shape the identities of Spanish-speaking communities across Latin America, Spain, and the broader Hispanic diaspora.
Topics include:
Family structures and community life
The influence of language and culture on identity
Artistic expressions and aesthetics (e.g., literature, music, visual arts)
Contemporary social and political issues
Students will engage with authentic materials such as films, articles, music, cuisine and lectures, and will participate in discussions, presentations, and projects that foster intercultural understanding and critical thinking.
Supply List:
- Lined Paper
- Pencil/Pen
- 3 ring binder
- Curriculum Provided
School Year Supply Fee: $50 paid directly to Tutor + $15 Copy Fee paid to Aspire
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Andrew Storie
Class Description:
In Tai Chi Gung we focus on health and wellness. This ancient practice is great for all ages. It offers mental clarity, breath control, physical fitness, flexibility, and coordination. Although less of our focus,it also has martial arts applications.
Supply List:
- Comfortable Clothing
School Year Supply Fee: $0
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Linda Thornhill
Class Description:
Gain confidence in your art skills with the introduction to a new medium, watercolor pencils. You have already mastered the use of graphite pencils like your No. 2 pencils, creating you on art. This mastery will move us quickly into learning this new medium, watercolor pencils. Next, we will use a paintbrush to add water as an activator to the pencil making it look like watercolor paint. This course will illustrate the use of the Elements of Art – the building blocks of visual art. These are line, space, form, shape, texture, color, and value. Students will practice their talents and abilities through drawing and painting using watercolor pencils. Similar watercolor techniques and basic mastery will be developed through a variety of subjects and famous artists. Subjects will include still life, landscapes, florals, animals and the study of famous artists in their art style. Other materials will be used to create special effects, such as salt for resist, burnishing, splatter, color layering, wet pencil impasto, thin point black sharpie will add dramatic value to your mixed media pieces. Why Art? Art it’s not just crafts anymore! Art transcends all languages; one picture can communicate concepts as well as beauty. Students will improve their physical coordination in writing and advance their understanding of math. Art promotes creativity, visual reasoning, problem solving, and making math concepts more accessible and fun.
Supply List:
**Please bring supplies to first day of class. Art supplies can be purchased at Hobby Lobby or on Amazon or your choice of retailer.
- 36 Joyberg watercolor pencils – this set doesn’t have white or black and will need to be purchased separately.
- 1 white watercolor pencils - recommended Prismacolor, purchase individually Hobby Lobby or Michaels or similar.
- 1 black watercolor pencils - recommended Prismacolor, purchase individually Hobby Lobby or Michaels or similar.
- Fine Point Sharpie Graphite drawing pencil 5H Clear/ transparent ruler – need to see through it
- Pentel Hi- Polymer Eraser – white
- One watercolor brush size 2
- One watercolor brush size 6
- Watercolor paper pad 6 x 6 15 sheets ( Master’s Touch at Hobby Lobby or similar )
- Watercolor paper pad 4x 6 15 sheets ( Master’s Touch at Hobby Lobby or similar )
- Small water jar – baby food jar size
- 3 prongs with pockets folder
- Small container or zipped bag to hold your supplies.
***Label all supplies with your name
School Year Supply Fee: $0 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Wednesday
Teacher: Taylor Lesher
Class Description:
In this watercolor and soft pastel class, we will develop the technical skills needed to work confidently with the unique qualities of both vibrant mediums. Open to all skill levels, we will cover the basics of color theory, composition, and medium-specific techniques. While we explore foundational concepts together, students will have the freedom to choose their own subject matter. The class will be divided equally to focus on both watercolor and pastel, though not all supplies will be needed each week. We will begin with watercolor, so students should have their brushes purchased and ready at the start of the semester along with a vinyl eraser and at least one pencil. A sketchbook, ruler, carrying case, and additional watercolor brushes are recommended but not required.
Supply List:
- Paint Brush Round - LINK
- Paint Brust Flat - LINK
- Additional Brushes - LINK
- Pencil - LINK
- Eraser - LINK
- Carrying Case - LINK
- Ruler - LINK
- Drawing Notebook - LINK
School Year Supply Fee: $40 to be paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Susan Stenberg
Prerequisite: not required, but recommend US History
Class Description:
In American Government, we will cover the foundations and history behind our Constitutional Republic, as it was designed by our Founders. We will cover various forms of government found elsewhere in the world, our Constitution, the branches of our government in detail, the Bill of Rights and other Amendments, frequently using current events and news stories to highlight the daily relevance of our founding documents. With their parents, each student will create a personalized list of the elected representatives for their family as reference, and as an ongoing prayer list. We will cover state and local government, and will conclude with how to fulfill our responsibilities as citizens of the United States. We will use some of the tests from the textbook, but will also use material from other sources to evaluate understanding. Our final examination will be the Citizenship Test from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Oklahoma legislature recently added this test to the state requirements for high school graduation, so we can “kill two birds with one stone” in this manner.
Prerequisite Class: High School US History
Supply List:
- Pens & pencils
- spiral notebook for notes
- a pocket folder for handouts
School Year Supply Fee: $30 Book Rental Fee to Aspire + $10 Copy and Class Fee paid directly to Tutor
Days Offered: Monday
Teacher: Jeanette Lord
Class Description:
Course of study includes Geography Skills (maps navigation, geographic tools), Physical Geography (geology, meteorology, oceanography, ecology, hydrology, and astronomy), and Human Geography, (cultures, environments, heritage, religions, governments, and economics as well as their influences upon one another.) Many activities to reinforce text material.
Supply List:
- Atlas of World Geography - 6th Edition - LINK
School Year Supply Fee:
$30 Book Rental Fee to Aspire + $10 supply fee for quizzes, maps, note-taking pages, activity pages, and envelopes for quizzes (to be paid directly to Tutor)
Days Offered: Monday or Wednesday
Teacher: Allison Leach
Class Description:
We will be using “Stossel in the Classroom” videos (5-15 minutes) that are created to encourage critical thinking. These videos provide a fresh perspective of current events and have inspired millions of students to expand their understanding of economics, civics, free markets, liberty, and life. The videos are paired with a viewing guide worksheet with follow up questions that we will discuss in class. We will also discuss both sides of the issues on certain topics i.e. minimum wage, inflation, student debt etc. to give your student a greater understanding to be able to make wiser decisions throughout life. This class will have minimal homework as most will be discussion in class. Second semester we will dig deeper into our money system and discuss cryptocurrency. We will end the semester with the movie “The Big Short” (edited) to discuss the collapse of the housing market in 2008.
Supply List:
- pencil
-folder
School Year Supply Fee: $0
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