Math Foundations

Shawn Hill (bio)

Math Foundations is a class designed to benefit students across all levels (6th-8th), whether they need extra support in math fundamentals or seek to solidify their skills for future challenges. This class provides a comprehensive review of foundational concepts essential for success in more advanced mathematics. Why Join This Class? This program is ideal for students who: • Are preparing to enter prealgebra and want a firmer foundation. • Need to refresh or strengthen their understanding of key mathematical principles. • Want to master topics like fractions, decimals, and percents with confidence. • Seek a structured yet supportive environment to develop their math skills. • Simply want to enhance their overall proficiency in math while enjoying the learning experience. What We’ll Cover: • Whole numbers and whole number operations • Fractions and fraction operations • Decimals and decimal operations • Percents • Basic problem-solving strategies • Ratios and Proportions Basic Algebra Concepts (e.g., basic equations) • Basic Geometry Concepts • And more! Whether your child is strengthening foundational skills or gearing up for advanced mathematic courses, this class provides the tools and encouragement they need to succeed. Textbook: Teacher will supply all learning materials Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates

IEW Writing & Grammar 1

Melissa Garcia (bio)

This theme-based course will cover the first half of IEW’s “Implementing the Structure and Style Writing Method” as we explore the Wonders of Science. Each unit will focus on a specific subject and writing structure, while emphasizing a particular style and enriching our writing with vocabulary from each lesson. Students will learn to take notes, create outlines, write from their notes, retell narratives and stories, summarize references, and write from pictures. “Slow and steady wins the race.” Dividing this textbook into two academic years will provide students with ample time to learn and practice each unit thoroughly. We want our students to master each lesson and feel a sense of accomplishment, which will help them become more confident writers. In addition, we will use Fix-It! Grammar 1, where students will “hunt for and correct errors while learning thorough explanations of punctuation rules, essential and nonessential clauses, complex sentence patterns, transitional phrases, and more.” Whether you are a novice or an experienced IEW student, this course will support students in learning, expanding, and growing in their writing. As a homeschooling mom, I have witnessed the benefits of revisiting workbooks and texts. Observing my children’s growth and confidence during the “second time around” has been both rewarding and promising. NOTE: IEW Part I – Wonders of Science Writing Lessons 1-15 & Fix-It! Grammar 1 (Note: IEW Part II for Lessons 16-30 & Fix-It! Grammar Book 2 will be taught in 2026-2027) Textbooks: • Wonders of Science Student Book – ISBN:978-1-62341-399-6 • Fix-It! Grammar: Level 1 Nose Tree, Student Book – ISBN:978-1-62341-357-6 • Student Resource Packet (SRP) – ISBN: Packet: 978-1-62341-274-6 (Optional) Duration: Full school year (31 weeks) Available: 6th - 8th Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates

IEW Writing & Grammar 2

Melissa Garcia (bio)

Prerequisite Note: IEW Writing & Grammar 1 must be taken before this course, or at the instructor's discretion. This theme-based course will cover the second half of IEW's "Implementing the Structure and Style Writing Method" as we continue to explore the Wonders of Science. Each unit will focus on a specific subject and writing structure while emphasizing a particular style and enriching our writing with vocabulary from each lesson. Students will focus on summarizing multiple references, inventive writing, formal essay models, and formal critique and response to literature. Dividing this textbook into two academic years will provide students with ample time to learn and practice each unit thoroughly. We want our students to master each lesson and feel a sense of accomplishment, which will help them become more confident writers. In addition, we will use the Fix-It! Grammar 2, where students will "hunt for and correct errors while learning thorough explanations of punctuation rules, essential and nonessential clauses, complex sentence patterns, transitional phrases, and more." IEW Part II = Wonders of Science Writing Lessons 16-30 & Fix-It! Grammar Book 2 Textbooks: • IEW Wonders of Science Student Book – ISBN:978-1-62341-399-6 • Fix-It! Grammar: Level 2 Town Mouse and Country Mouse(4th edition) - ISBN-13: 9781623413590 • Student Resource Packet (SRP) – ISBN: Packet: 978-1-62341-274-6 (Optional) Duration: Full school year (31 weeks) Available: 6th - 8th Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates

Intro to Literature 2

Melissa Garcia (bio)

Note: Literature 1 (offered every other year) is NOT a prerequisite for Literature 2; students may enroll in Literature 2 at any time. This course will take us on a journey through some of the most well-known and cherished novels. We will provide mini-lessons designed to deepen students' understanding, stimulate critical thinking, and encourage their engagement with the texts. Students will learn and apply various reading strategies and skills to fully immerse themselves in each story. Through participation in Passport to Literature projects, students will enhance their creativity and public speaking skills after each novel. By exploring themes and learning important lessons, we will create opportunities for self-reflection and foster a deeper appreciation of our own narratives. These stories will provide a framework for examining essential and complex literary elements, allowing us to delve deep and uncover the layers beneath the text's surface. Texts: • TBD Duration: Full school year (31 weeks) Available: 6th - 8th Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates

Conversational Spanish 1 & 2

Melissa Garcia (bio)

NOTE: Conversational Spanish 1 (offered every other year) is NOT a prerequisite for Conversational Spanish 2 - students may enroll in Conversational Spanish 2 at any time. Join us for an exciting course that will expand your Spanish vocabulary and inspire you to engage in lively conversations! Experience fun and interactive activities like Spanish bingo, charades, and Pictionary that make learning a foreign language enjoyable. Students will learn proper pronunciation, practice real-life scenarios and common phrases, delve into the rich tapestry of Spanish cultures, and even discover the joy of music! Textbook: Teacher will supply all learning materials Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates

Science & Geography 1 & 2

Marilynn Bonner (bio)

NOTE: Science & Geography 1 (offered every other year) is NOT a prerequisite for Science & Geography 2 - students may enroll in Science & Geography 2 at any time. This course is designed to build both scientific knowledge and genuine curiosity, this course moves through the following over the course of the year — covering everything from the layers of the world we live on, to the atmosphere above our head and beyond. Students begin by exploring Earth's structure and the forces that shape it, including plate tectonics, the rock cycle, and the geology of the ocean floor. They then dive into physical oceanography, studying waves, tides, currents, and the diverse ecosystems of the marine world. From there, the course turns skyward to examine the atmosphere, weather systems, and the science of meteorology — including severe weather and the basics of forecasting, with hands-on lab work building their own weather instruments. The middle of the year takes a historical turn through paleontology and archaeology, where students explore fossil formation, the geologic time scale, ancient ecosystems, and the tools scientists use to uncover the distant past — including a mock dig site experience. The astronomy unit then expands the view dramatically, taking students through the solar system, the life cycles of stars and galaxies, and the history of human space exploration. The final weeks of the course bring the focus back to life itself, human body systems, and before closing with an exploration of ecosystems, biomes, and humanity's responsibility as stewards of the natural world. Required Texts: • Geography II Student Text (RED book)(Memoria Press) • Geography II Student Workbook (RED workbook) (Memoria Press) *Science textbook for Science&Geography TBA Duration: Full school year (31 weeks) Available: Grades 6th-8th Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates

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