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Hands-On Geography
Marilynn Bonner (bio)
Exploring Countries & Cultures This course examines how human behavior is influenced by Earth’s geographic make-up, the active processes of the planet, above and below, and Earth’s physical features. Students will study the various nations and cultures that occupy Earth’s diverse continents and regions, maps and topographical features, all through the five themes of geography. In addition to Earth’s lands and oceans, this course explores how its climate, cultures, and geographical features have shaped the culture and economy of the people in specific regions. All while exploring the countries of each continent. Throughout this course, students will meet the following objectives: • Describe the study of geography and how it influences various areas. • Explain the two main branches of geography. • Describe how mapmakers use special kinds of maps, the kinds of maps how maps were and are used. • To look at Earth’s main energy resources, where they are located and how this affects the geography of an area/region. • Identify the geographical, historical, and cultural and climatic characteristics of Earth’s main regions and the influence past, present and future. • Describe the geography of the world's most popular languages, religions and governments. Note concerning AI Usage: AI tools (like ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.,or even Grammarly) may be used to help you understand directions, study vocabulary, brainstorm ideas, or improve grammar in work you already wrote. AI may not be used to write answers, explanations, lab conclusions, or reflections for you. Any work you submit should show your own thinking, especially when using class data, observations, or reasoning. If AI is used on an assignment, you MUST briefly say how you used it. If you cannot explain or defend your work, you may be asked to redo it or complete an alternate assessment. When unsure, ask before using AI. Required Text: • Geography 3 Student Workbook (Memoria Press) - see link below • Other Supplies: A sketchbook (that would be their homework/travel journal, notes) and an atlas is recommended, pencils, markers/colored pencils Course Credit: 1 Social Studies credit Available: 8-10th grade Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates
Hands-On History 1
Tammy Hoffman (bio)
NOTE: This course is not a prerequisite to Hands-On History 2. It merely covers the first part of the text. Hands-on World History 1 explores the story of our world through engaging activities, readings, and discussion. We will start at the beginning with creation and travel through India, Greece and Rome. We’ll learn about the ways the life and death of Jesus changed the world and wrap up our study in the Middle Ages. We will use Exploring World History Part 1, by Ray Notgrass, which teaches students to understand history from a Christian worldview of faith in God and respect for the Bible. Students will gain a rich, meaningful understanding of world history by reading the history narrative and completing engaging hands-on projects that will make world history come alive! This course covers the 1st part of the text used in both courses, and is not a pre-requisite to Hands-On History 2. Requirements: • The student will read the required passages, play review games, take quizzes and work on presentations, and projects. • Class time will be used for discussions, questions, presentations, and working on projects. Texts: • Exploring World History Part 1 (2014 printing) Course Credit: 1 Social Studies/History credit Available: 8th & 11th Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates
Hands-On History 2
Tammy Hoffman (bio)
NOTE: This course dose not require Hands-On History 1 as a prerequisite. It merely covers the second part of the text. Hands-on World History 2 explores the story of our world through engaging activities, readings, and discussion. We will start with The Renaissance period and work our way through the age of exploration as new worlds were discovered. We’ll learn about revolutions and world wars and wrap up with a broad survey of the making of modern Asia, Latin America, and Africa. We will use Exploring World History Part 2, by Ray Notgrass, which teaches students to understand history from a Christian worldview of faith in God and respect for the Bible. Students will gain a rich, meaningful understanding of world history by reading the history narrative and completing engaging hands-on projects that will make world history come alive! This course covers the 2nd part of the text used in both courses, and can be taken prior to Hands-On History 1. Requirements: • The student will read the required passages, play review games, take quizzes, and work on presentations and projects. • Class time will be used for discussions, questions, presentations, and working on projects. Texts: • Exploring World History Part 2 Prerequisite: None Course Credit: 1 History/Social Studies Credit Available: 8th & 11th Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates
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Government & Economics
Clay Broussard (bio)
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Clay Broussard (bio)
US History
Clay Broussard (bio)
Government & Economics is a thought-provoking, discussion-based course that examines political philosophy, economics, individual rights, and the foundations of American government through the lens of historical and worldview analysis. Spanning from ancient Greek philosophy to contemporary policy debates, this course equips students to think critically about the ideas that have shaped - and continue to shape - Western civilization. The course is organized into four major units. Students begin by tracing the philosophical foundations of government, exploring how thinkers from Socrates and Plato to Locke and Montesquieu influenced the American founding. From there, students examine the structures of American government in depth - the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the three branches, and the electoral system - alongside pressing questions about the proper scope and limits of governmental power. The economics unit introduces students to foundational concepts such as property rights, free markets, and the subjective theory of value, while critically evaluating socialist and progressive economic models through both historical evidence and current events. The course concludes by examining the ongoing cultural and political challenges facing the West, calling students to engage their world with historical knowledge, moral clarity, and informed conviction. Students are expected to complete all assigned readings, participate actively in open-forum discussions, write a 6–8 page research paper on an approved topic, and pass both a midterm and final exam. Required Texts: • Economics in One Lesson - Henry Hazlitt • The Problem with Socialism - Thomas DiLorenzo • Additional public domain articles and readings as assigned Duration: Full school year (31 weeks) Credit: 1 History or Elective credit Available: Grades 9th-12th Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates
This class will cover issues affecting our world today, including Elections, Global Warming, Censorship and Cancel Culture, Governments and Big Tech, Education, and the Emergence of AI and its implications for the future. We will be touching on aspects of the US government and its effect on all these areas we face today, as well as Theology & Bible concerning how the Church's influence is waning. Required Resources/Texts for the Course: • Tutor will provide in class. • Internet access required. Course Credit: 1 Social Studies/History credit Available: 8th - 12th Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates
This course is as survey of United States History that will purposefully draw a contrast between conservatism and progressivism as characterized in the present political situation. We will look into political philosophy, economics, religion, individual rights, private property, education and popular culture through the lens of US History. The course will fulfill one (1) full credit for a typical high school transcript in History. After completing the course, the student should be able to: • Demonstrate their acquaintance with the written material in American History by the successful completion of assigned readings. • Demonstrate how particular ideas about philosophy & political theory are brought to bear on particular systems of Government as an affected US citizen. • Evaluate historical criticisms of the American purpose fairly and accurately. • Develop an ability to intelligently discuss current events by using historical reflection Required for the course: • Computer and Internet Access • Readings/Class Participation/Homework: Each student will be required to do all assigned readings. In addition, class participation is also essential as we will develop and discuss ideas in open forums on a regular basis. • Research Paper/President Project: Each student will be required to write a research paper on a relevant topic which must be pre-approved by the instructor. This paper will be 6-8 pages in length with full citations. (More to come on this assignment) • Tests: Each student will be required to successfully pass both a quarter 1 & midterm exam and quarter 3 & final exam. • Other Assignments (included as part of homework): The student will be required to do assignments on a regular basis such as write an essay on a reading as assigned by the teacher, complete a list of vocabulary words, provide a brief biographical sketch of an important historical figure (for example, Thomas Jefferson) and other short essays. Course Credit: 1 Social Studies/History credit Available: 10-12th Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates
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Bible/Theology
Shawn Hill (bio)
A.W. Tozer powerfully stated, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” In a world brimming with errors concerning the nature and work of God, we must have clarity when it comes to knowing God. Having an accurate and biblical view of God is essential for a proper understanding of the most basic and essential questions of human life such as—Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going? A clear understanding of God also helps us to better understand ourselves and the world in which we live. In fact, our view of God affects every aspect of our lives, and therefore it is vital that we have a correct view of God. Out of His kindness, God chose to reveal Himself to us in the Bible so that we may apprehend who He is. In this class, we will study the attributes of God as revealed in the scriptures and it will count as one high school credit. The following are a few of the topics that will be considered during the class: • How can God be Known?—The Word of God • What is an attribute? —The Existence of God • What is God? —The Spirituality of God • From where did God come? —The Aseity of God • Is God like us? —The Holiness of God • Where is God? —The Omnipresence of God • What Does God know? —The Omniscience of God • What Can God Do? Part 1—The Omnipotence of God • What Can God Do? Part 2—The Sovereignty of God • Does God Change? —The Immutability of God Course Credit: 1 Social Studies or Elective credit Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates
Evangelism & Apologetics
Joshua Erlien (bio)
Becoming A Confident Ambassador For Christ: Evangelism and Apologetics for Normal People This course is not an evangelism method, it is an exploration of having spiritual conversations in everyday life. Students will learn the content of the Gospel, some distractions to avoid, how to bring the message in context without compromising content, and the proper role of apologetics. The curriculum follows 12 primary sessions. The first half of the course will establish the core of Christianity and a biblical approach to sharing our faith, the second half addresses particular apologetic issues. The weekly challenges set the student up to grow in confidence and articulation. We will offer an optional opportunity for students and parents to participate in campus outreach at a local university, having Gospel conversations or just watching them unfold. Materials: • Text: E360 Becoming a Confident Ambassador of Christ Workbook (provided by tutor) • Other Supplies: Courage, inquisitiveness, a pen, paper/notepad. Credit: 1 Social Studies or Elective credit Available: 8-12th Annual Tuition: See our current block schedule on our Registration page for annual rates