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All class times are U.S. eastern time and are 90 minutes long.

Bible

Learning about God’s Word is critical for students in a variety of different areas:  historically, spiritually, prophetically- even relationally.  As students grow in their understanding and faith, it is important they be equipped for adulthood with a firm, biblical foundation.  The Bible department offers courses that have a balance of academic study and spiritual growth, from the perspective that the Bible is the inerrant, literal Word of God.  God’s redemptive plan takes on a new, personal meaning as students learn more about the Bible, missions, apologetics, discipleship, and building biblical relationships.  The overall goal in the Bible department is that students will grow in their personal relationship with Christ.  Students will not solely retain valuable information but be transformed to the likeness of Christ through applying the Biblical foundations presented in each class.

Discovering God’s Word I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (fall only)
Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1:  Thursday 3 pm ET
Teacher:  TBD
Textbook:  Bible Discovery:  Promises Fulfilled (Luke and Acts) ISBN 13: 9781889015132

Description:  Do you like going on adventures to interesting places?  Maybe you remember the first time you saw a dinosaur exhibit.  I bet it was like a fun journey to a new land as you found out about these fascinating creatures who lived so many years ago.  Studying the Bible and applying its principles is like taking a fun trip to an adventurous land from the past.  Come and join us as we journey through the Bible and explore the many riches of God’s living word!  We will develop a greater appreciation and love for the Bible and learn how to apply the Bible to everyday life.  We will examine the life of Jesus Christ through a comprehensive study of Luke.

Discovering God’s Word II
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (spring only)
Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1:  Thursday 3 pm ET
Teacher:  TBD
Textbook:  Bible Discovery:  Promises Fulfilled (Luke and Acts) ISBN 13: 9781889015132

Description:  Do you like going on adventures to interesting places?  Maybe you remember the first time you saw a dinosaur exhibit.  I bet it was like a fun journey to a new land as you found out about these fascinating creatures who lived so many years ago.  Studying the Bible and applying its principles is like taking a fun trip to an adventurous land from the past.  Come and join us as we journey through the Bible and explore the many riches of God’s living word!  We will develop a greater appreciation and love for the Bible and learn how to apply the Bible to everyday life.  We will focus on the life of the church by studying the book of Acts.

Independent Study
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester
Target grade range: 7th-12th

Section 1:  To be determined by family
Teacher:  Dr. Chris Smith
Textbook:  To be determined by topic

Description: Is there a Bible class we do not offer that you are interested in taking as an independent study?  An independent study is a course consisting of guided readings, independent research, guidance from the supervising teacher, and writing a final paper reflecting the student's synthesis of readings, research and interaction with the teacher.  Because of the one on one nature with your supervising teacher, there is an extra fee of $180 per class for each semester.  The supervising teacher will communicate with the student through email or live in a classroom on a weekly basis.  Here are some examples of Bible independent study classes (the possibilities are endless):

Missions or a specific subject related to missions:  mission strategies, short-term missions, working cross-culturally, local missions to internationals in the US, working in Spain, Peru, Turkey, etc.
Evangelism
Discipleship
Working on a Ministry Team
World Religions or a specific religion: i.e. Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, etc.
Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics)
A Specific Book of the Bible:  i.e. James, The Gospel of John, Romans, Genesis, etc.
Biblical Character Study: i.e. Peter, Paul, David, Ruth, etc.
Bible Preaching
Bible Teaching
Spiritual Formation.  You can focus on a specific spiritual discipline: prayer, fasting, service, worship, etc.
Church History
Christian Ethics
Systematic Theology
Biblical Backgrounds
Christian Education
Philosophy of Religion
Introduction to Philosophy
Working with Youth
Working with Children
Science and Religion
Greek
Hebrew
Leadership
Counseling
Interpersonal Skills
Creative Arts Ministries:  i.e. Music, Drama, Art, etc.
Christian Apologetics

Missions: Preparing for Missionary Service
Prerequisites: None
Class Length: 1 semester (offered in the spring semesters)
Target Grade: 7th - 12th grade

Section 1: Thursday 1 pm ET
Teacher: Dr. Chris Smith
Textbook: Introducing World Missions: A Biblical, Historical, and Practical Survey by Gary R. Corwin, Gary B. McGee, A. Scott Moreau.  ISBN: 978-0-8010-2648-5

Description:  This class is for those who are preparing for career missions, going on a short-term mission trip, want to be involved in local mission projects, or generally interested in the role of missions in the church.  We will explore the biblical foundations for missions and examine the practical applications of ministering cross-culturally.  We will also do a brief survey of the world religions.  Through class discussions, readings, tests, and written projects we will discover more about the contemporary issues in missions and equip students to be active in missionary service.  The principles learned can be applied both in the US in a local context and internationally as students share the gospel with the nations.  

Old Testament Survey
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered in the Fall Semesters)
Target grade range: 7th-12th

Section 1: Monday 1:00 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Dr. Chris Smith
Textbooks: A Bible (in a modern translation, such as: ESV, CSB, NAS, NIV, NKJV, NLT, NRS, TNIV);The Divine Mentor: Growing Your Faith as You Sit at the Feet of the Savior by Wayne Cordeiro. Teacher will provide a download for the Old Testament when class begins.

Description: In this class we will discover many of the riches that are in God’s Word.  We will have a balance of academic study and spiritual growth.  Students will grow in their faith through spiritual journaling, prayer, and being transformed by applying the Biblical message.  Our aims are to become familiar with the story of the whole Bible, to develop a greater appreciation and love for God’s living Word, and to learn how to read and apply the Bible to everyday life.  We will also study hermeneutics (Bible interpretation) in order to understand the Bible in its original context.  Our primary text will be the Bible. Each week students will read selected portions of the Bible and bring their questions and insights to the following class.

New Testament Survey
Prerequisites: None- Old Testament Survey recommended
Class length: 1 semester (offered in the Spring semesters)
Target grade range: 7th-12th

Section 1: Monday 1:00 pm ET
Teacher: Dr. Chris Smith
Textbooks:  A Bible (in a modern translation, such as: ESV, CSB, NAS, NIV, NKJV, NLT, NRS, TNIV);The Divine Mentor: Growing Your Faith as You Sit at the Feet of the Savior by Wayne Cordeiro.  Teacher will provide a download for the New Testament when class begins.

Description:  In this class we will discover many of the riches that are in God’s Word.  We will have a balance of academic study and spiritual growth.  Students will grow in their faith through spiritual journaling, prayer, and being transformed by applying the Biblical message.  Our aims are to become familiar with the story of the whole Bible, to develop a greater appreciation and love for God’s living Word, and to learn how to read and apply the Bible to everyday life.  We will also study hermeneutics (Bible interpretation) in order to understand the Bible in its original context.  Our primary text will be the Bible. Each week students will read selected portions of the Bible and bring their questions and insights to the following class.

Biblical Worldview
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semesters (fall semesters)
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Monday 7 pm ET
Teacher: Jeremy Cummings
Textbook: The Bible, Thinking Like a Christian, by David Noebel and Chuck Edwards, and Worlds Apart by Norman Geisler

Description: Everyone has a worldview. However, in this age of electronic distraction, we do precious little thinking about life and living to the glory of God. It is easier to let others do our thinking for us, and then to “go with the flow” of the daily routine. But we are to love God with all our mind. Moreover, each person is responsible for his own thoughts and actions. That means that we will have learn and think for ourselves, and take responsibility for what we do.
In this class we will seek to learn and apply God’s worldview from His inspired and infallible guide – the Bible. Our aims are:
- To discover and embrace what God thinks about life in this world, as compared to the world’s viewpoint
- To learn how to apply His worldview to various aspects of our lives, and
- To think about sharing our faith with those of opposing worldviews.

Each week students will read assigned texts, write brief papers commenting on the texts, find news articles that reflect various aspects of worldview, and discuss in class the topics assigned for each week. Students will also prepare a paper on one applied aspect of the biblical worldview. Tests will round out the academic activities of the class.
In the first semester we will define the elements of the biblical worldview, specify some areas of concern, and seek to apply it to daily life. In the second semester we will continue with application and consider some prevalent counter-worldviews including Secular Humanism, New Age thought and Marxism/Communism.

Christian Apologetics
Prerequisites: None
Class Length: 1 semester (offered in spring semesters)
Target Grade: 8th - 12th grade

Section 1: Monday 7 pm ET
Teacher: Jeremy Cummings
Textbook: Evidence for God: 50 Arguments for Faith from the Bible, History, Philosophy, and Science by Michael Liconaand William A. Dembski. Reasons for Faith: Making a Case for the Christian Faith by Norman L. Geisler and Chad V. Meister.
Description: In a world that is increasingly becoming more secular the major beliefs of Christians, such as, the existence of God, the deity of Christ, and the trustworthiness of Scripture are being viciously attacked. This course on Christian apologetics will help prepare students to know what they believe, why they believe it, how to defend and share it with others. Using reason, historical evidence, and Scripture, students will build a powerful case for the validity of Christianity, while at the same time answering the most common objections offered against it.

Building Biblical Relationships
Prerequisites: None
Class Length: 1 semester (offered in the spring semester)
Target Grade: 8th - 12th grade

Section 1: Wednesday 1 pm ET
Teacher: Steve Felder
Textbook: Boundaries, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. How to Avoid Falling In Love with a Jerk , by Dr.  John Van Epp.

Description: In this course on “Building Biblical Relationships” you will discover how to distinguish a friend from an enemy and you’ll learn how to love both, in ways that protect you and honor God.  Jesus said that after loving God there is no higher priority for us than to love our neighbor.  However, some people make it easy for us to love them and others make it hard.  But if you don’t know how to manage your difficult relationships, they will control your life and shape your future.  So, in this course we’ll show you how to navigate your most difficult relationships, so you’re free to invest in the healthy ones.  The skills you learn in this course are also critical to successful dating / courting (if that applies to you now or in the future).  Without them, your future can easily be hijacked by a toxic relationship.  Join us for a life changing semester as we unpack what God has to say about “Building Biblical Relationships”.  Your future literally depends on it.

Discipleship
Prerequisites: None
Class Length: 1 semester - offered in the fall semesters
Target Grade: 7th - 12th grade

Section 1: Thursday 1 pm ET
Teacher: Dr Chris Smith
Textbook: Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ by Greg Ogden.  The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living As If He Doesn't Exist by Craig Groeschel.  Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David Platt.    

Description: This class is for the growing Christian.  Students will grow in their personal relationship with Christ through leadership development and applying discipleship principles.  The goal is to grow not only in spiritual knowledge but also in Biblical obedience.  Discipleship is more than a class you take but is a journey towards the heart of God.  This class will help students on their journey to knowing God and living according to his purposes.  Depending on student interest, we might continue this class and offer Discipleship II in the Spring semester.    

Generic Registration

Would you like to take advantage of our early registration discounts but aren't yet sure which classes you want to register for? Use our "generic registration" and just register for the number of semesters you may be interested in taking. For example, if you think you may want two full year (two semester) classes and one half year (one semester) class, you would register for five "generic semesters".

After you decide which classes you want to register for, you can convert those five "generic semesters" to any classes you'd like, totaling five semesters. You would just need to let us know which classes you want no later than one month prior to the beginning of classes (click here to contact Karri Iverson when you're ready to convert your generics to specific classes). Please note that registering for generics enables you to register at the current early registration discount but does not guarantee placement in a specific class if it's full. Click here to register for generic semesters.

All class times are U.S. eastern time and are 90 minutes long.

Business

Accounting I
 Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (fall only)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Monday 11 am ET
Teacher: Colleen Finley
Textbook: Century 21 Accounting: Multicolumn Journal ISBN 0538447052

Description: Covers business accounting methods, principles, and concepts. Also covers accounts receivable and payable, inventory, financial statements, etc. This class is appropriate for students interested in studying accounting or business in college, and for students interested in starting their own business.

Accounting II
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (spring only)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Monday 11 am ET
Teacher: Colleen Finley

Textbook: Century 21 Accounting: Multicolumn Journal ISBN 0538447052
Bundle: Electro, Inc., Automated Simulation + Automated Accounting Online Printed Access Card for Electro Inc. Multicolumn Journal Automated Simulation ISBN-10:  113353757X  | ISBN-13:  9781133537571 (This is the simulation project for a full fiscal cycle of a Corporation).

Description: This is an extension of Accounting I covering business accounting methods, principles, and concepts for Corporations, including accounts receivable and payable, payroll, inventory, financial statements, general taxation, etc. This class is appropriate for students interested in studying accounting or business in college, and for students interested in starting their own business.  Accounting I is a prerequisite.

Exploring Entrepreneurship
Prerequisites: none
Class Length: 1 Semester (spring only)
Target grade range: 10th-12th and up

Section 1: Wednesday 5 pm ET
Teacher: Lindsey Fratto
Textbook: TBA

Description:  This course is a overview of all of the basic steps to starting your own business.  Lindsey Fratto has always had a passion for being a business owner, starting her first soap-making business at 11 years old, working as a freelance graphic designer all through Highschool, and then beginning her current business "Elusive PhotoDesign" immediately after graduating Homeschool.  Lindsey now teaches workshops and lectures to aid other business owners in bridging the gap between desire to do what they're passionate about, and learning to make it lucrative. This class will take you step-by-step through the process of fleshing out and defining an idea, filling out a 5-year business plan, marketing, and execution.   De-mystify the differences between sole proprietorship, LLC, and Inc. and to determine which would be the best fit for your business.  Marketing strategies, workflow optimization, client management, and learning your strengths will help you to learn what to successfully outsource and how to make your small business a success. Lindsey's goal is to provide encouragement and practical steps for students who would like to pursue being a Christian business owner.

MBA-in-a-Semester (Intro to Business)
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall)
Target grade range: 9th - 12th

Section 1: Tuesday 9 am ET
Teacher: Angela Little, M.B.A.
Textbook: The Personal MBA: A World-Class Business Education in a Single Volume, 2011, by Josh Kaufman, ISBN 0670919519

Description: This class is a great “Intro to Business” for all students who may be part of a profit or not-for-profit organization in their future career.  It is designed to appeal to students who are interested in learning about how businesses work or who may be interested in pursuing a college degree in business. We will learn business fundamentals in the areas of accounting, finance, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, entrepreneurship, non-profits, and general management. We will explore the following questions: What are the different parts of an organization and how does each part affect the others?  What is a Bachelor's in Business Administration (BBA) and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA)? What is business school like? With a general business degree, what kind of job can I get?

Personal Finance
Prerequisites: none
Class Length: 1 semester (fall and spring)
Target Grade: 9th - 12th Grade

Section 1: Wednesday 11 am ET
Teacher: Angela Little, M.B.A.
Textbook: Personal Finance (9th edition) by Jack Kapoor, Les Dlabay, and Robert Hughes

Description: Do you want to be sure that your high schooler understands the basics of personal finance that will help them to make responsible financial decisions from an early age? This class provides comprehensive coverage of personal financial planning in the areas of money management, career planning, taxes, use of credit, housing and other consumer decisions, legal protection, insurance, investments, retirement planning, and estate planning. The goal of this class is to teach students the fundamentals of financial planning so they can make informed choices related to spending, saving, borrowing, and investing that lead to long-term financial security. The class introduces a variety of financial planning tools using a step-by-step approach to help students identify and evaluate choices as well as understand the consequences of decisions in terms of opportunity costs. 

All class times are U.S. eastern time and are 90 minutes long.

CLEP Classes

Get college credit for your Landry Academy high school courses!  With Landry Academy's one semester Dual Credit/CLEP courses, you can get credit for high school PLUS a semester of college in each subject upon successful completion of the CLEP subject test.

Most college-level general studies courses are merely more in-depth review of courses you take in high school.  Through a combination of lecture, guided discovery and "focused research," Landry Academy Dual Credit/CLEP students get the benefit of a test preparation course with the depth and rigor of a traditional classroom course.  These courses are NOT "cram sessions"!  Developed by a professional Instructional Designer, Landry Academy's Dual Credit/CLEP program can provide a quality high school learning experience and a head start on college.

CLEP exams are administered by the same company that administers the SAT, College Board. More than 2,900 accredited colleges and universities award college credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. It's the most widely accepted "test for credit" examination. CLEP exams are administered throughout the year, on a computer, at over 1,400 colleges and universities - you'll know your score immediately upon completion. CLEP exams are very "homeschooler-friendly" and are not tied to public high schools as are other exams.

You can check to see if your college accepts CLEP transfer credits here:  http://clep.collegeboard.org/started

CLEP American Government

Prerequisites: none
Recommended for success: Proficiency in writing in MLA format, and use of PowerPoint (or similar) presentation software

Class length: 1 semester (fall only)
Target grade range: 11th - 12th

Section 1: Thursdays 11 am ET
Teacher: Tony Silva

Textbook: The CLEP American Government w/CD-ROM (CLEP Test Preparation) . ISBN: 0738603066
Available through Family Mentors Resources: www.familymentors.com/DCC301
Description: This Dual Credit/CLEP Prep course provides an introduction to United States government and politics.  The course emphasizes the essential institutions, groups, beliefs, behaviors and processes that comprise the American political system at the national, state, and local levels. Special attention to rights and obligations of citizenship.

Through a combination of lecture and guided discovery, students develop an understanding of how American Government and how it relates to current events. Students will research focus questions on fundamental principles and submit essays or presentations on their findings. While focus questions are designed to prepare students for successful completion of the CLEP test, this course does not "teach to the test".  Credit is equivalent to 3 credit hours at most colleges* upon passing the CLEP test.

*CLEP credit varies from institution to institution.  For the latest information, check your college's policies here: http://clep.collegeboard.org/started

CLEP French Prep

Prerequisites: High School French III or above

Class length: one semester (available fall semesters)

Target grade range: 11th--12th and first year college students

Section 1: Thursday 3 pm ET

Teacher: Grace Berkau

Textbook: TBA

Description: This college level class is designed to help students prepare for the French Language College Level Examination Program (CLEP), which awards college credit if passed. It will consist of everything from reviewing the basics of the alphabet, gender, and articles, then quickly turn to more rigorous areas of study, including measures of time, the present indicative, the future and conditional tense, reflexive pronouns, conjugations of regular infinitives and irregular verbs, and intense vocabulary. The varying levels needed to pass the CLEP will be taught during class, with hands-on instructor-student involvement. Three French Practice CLEP Exams will be given during the semester, as well as ongoing activities to aid in learning and retention such as:

• Discrete sentence reading (vocabulary and structure)

• Short cloze reading (fill in the missing words)

• Reading passages (reading comprehension)

• Listening comprehension through oral exchanges

• Listening comprehension through longer spoken narratives

Students in this course will also review test-taking strategies, what to expect the day of the exam,

and will follow an independent study schedule. The instructor will speak in French for most

classes.

CLEP / ACT Science Prep

Prerequisites: Biology recommended

Class length: 1 semester (offered fall only)

Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Thursday 11 am ET

Teacher: TBA

Textbook: CLEP Biology (REA) by Callihan -  ISBN 0738600490 and Barrons ACT 36: Aiming for the Perfect Score - ISBN 0764140221 (can be purchased at various places online). A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: This class is designed to help students prepare / review for the following examinations. Even if not taking any of these exams, this class is also an excellent review for college freshman science:

- CLEP Biology Examination - Satisfactory score usually earns three semester hours of college Biology credit.. and thus may also be used for high school Biology credit if student has not taken the class.

- ACT Examination (science reasoning section only) - ACT is a national college admission and placement exam that (in my opinion) all college-bound homeschooled students should take. It is one of the two national exams that is critical to college admission (especially for homeschoolers) and college scholarships. Approximately 25% of this exam is composed of the "science reasoning" section. Most homeschooled students find this section of the ACT to be the most difficult.

Students will turn in a minimum of three lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting quality science lab reports.

CLEP Spanish Prep
Prerequisites: High School Spanish III or above
Class length: 1 semester (fall only)
Target grade range: 11th - 12th and first year college students

Section 1:  Thursday 5 pm ET
Teacher: Diana Lamolinara

Textbook: Best Test Preparation for the CLEP Spanish Language (REA) by Lisa J. Goldman ISBN- 9780878912216
Description: This college level class is taught by a native speaker and designed to help students prepare for the Spanish Language College Level Examination Program (CLEP), which awards college credit if passed.  It will consist of everything from reviewing the basics of the alphabet, gender, and articles, then quickly turn to more rigorous areas of study, including measures of time, the present indicative, the future and conditional tense, reflexive pronouns, conjugations of regular infinitives and irregular verbs, and intense vocabulary.  The varying levels needed to pass the CLEP will be taught during class, with hands-on instructor-student involvement.   Three Spanish Practice CLEP Exams will be given during the semester, as well as ongoing activities to aid in learning and retention such as:

·         Discrete sentence reading (vocabulary and structure)

·         Short cloze reading (fill in the missing words)

·         Reading passages (reading comprehension)

·         Listening comprehension through oral exchanges

·         Listening comprehension through longer spoken narratives

Students in this course will also review test-taking strategies, what to expect the day of the exam, and will follow an independent study schedule.  The instructor will speak mostly in Spanish.

CLEP US History

Prerequisites: none
Recommended for success: Proficiency in writing in MLA format, and use of PowerPoint (or similar) presentation software
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 9th - 12th

Section 1: Mondays at 11 am ET
Teacher: Tony Silva

Textbook: The CLEP History of the United States I w/CD (REA). ISBN: 087891272X

Available through Family Mentors Resources: www.familymentors.com/DCC302
Description:  This Dual Credit/CLEP course covers U.S. history from pre-colonial indigenous America to the late 19th century. Causes, variations, and impacts of colonialism on the indigenous African and European Americans. The movement toward national independence and the Revolutionary War will be examined. The constitution and resulting institutions will be analyzed. National expansion, reform and resulting regional/sectional social and political development through the U.S. Civil War. Regional social, economic, and political analysis will emphasize the student's state and local government in the context of U.S. History.

Through a combination of lecture and guided discovery, students develop an understanding of why historical characters and events are important and how they relate to current events.  Students will research focus questions on historical characters and events and submit essays or presentations on their findings. While focus questions are designed to prepare students for successful completion of the CLEP test, this course does not "teach to the test".  Credit is equivalent to 3 credit hours at most colleges* upon passing the CLEP test.

*CLEP credit varies from institution to institution.  For the latest information, check your college's policies here: http://clep.collegeboard.org/started

CLEP Western Civilization I

Prerequisites: none
Recommended for success: Proficiency in writing in MLA format, and use of PowerPoint (or similar) presentation software

Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring semesters)
Target grade range: 9th - 12th

Section 1: Tuesdays at 11:00 am
Teacher: Tony Silva

Textbook: CLEP Western Civilization I w/CD (REA). ISBN: 0738601314
Available through Family Mentors Resources: www.familymentors.com/DCC303
Description:  This Dual Credit/CLEP course covers social, economic, political, religious, intellectual, and cultural development of Western Civilization from the Neolithic to the Reformation. The course will emphasize a comparative approach to the study of ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and classical Greece, as well as between Rome and Byzantium. The last part of the course will stress the rise of Western Europe during the Middle Ages up tp 1600, with special attention on its economic and political transformations. The development and expansion of the major monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) will be central to this course  

Through a combination of lecture and guided discovery, students develop an understanding of why historical characters and events are important and how they relate to current events.  Students will research focus questions on historical characters and events and submit essays or presentations on their findings. While focus questions are designed to prepare students for successful completion of the CLEP test, this course does not "teach to the test".  Credit is equivalent to 3 credit hours at most colleges* upon passing the CLEP test.

*CLEP credit varies from institution to institution.  For the latest information, check your college's policies here: http://clep.collegeboard.org/started

CLEP Principles of Microeconomics (coming 14-15)

Prerequisites: none
Recommended for success: Proficiency in writing in MLA format, and use of PowerPoint (or similar) presentation software

Class length: 1 semester

Target grade range: 11th - 12th


Section 1: TBD

Teacher: Tony Silva
Textbook: The CLEP Principles of Microeconomics w/Online Practice Exams(REA). ISBN: 0738610283
Available through Family Mentors Resources: www.familymentors.com/DCC304
Description:  This Dual Credit/CLEP Prep course provides an  introduction to Microeconomics focusing on individual economic units. Topics include scarcity, opportunity costs, comparative advantage, supply, demand, elasticity, cost theory, price and output determination under various market structures and factor markets. Related topics such as international trade, public choice, income distribution, externalities and government regulation may be included.

Through a combination of lecture and guided discovery, students develop an understanding of why microeconomics matter and how economics relates to current events. Students will research focus questions on economic principles and submit essays or presentations on their findings. While focus questions are designed to prepare students for successful completion of the CLEP test, this course does not "teach to the test".  Credit is equivalent to a 3 credit hours at most colleges* upon passing the CLEP test.

*CLEP credit varies from institution to institution.  For the latest information, check your college's policies here: http://clep.collegeboard.org/started

CLEP Information Systems & Computer Applications (coming in 14-15)  

(w/ CD-ROM (CLEP Test Preparation) 073860836X  

Prerequisites: none
Recommended for success: Proficiency in writing in MLA format, and use of PowerPoint (or similar) presentation software

Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring semesters)
Target grade range: 11th - 12th

Section 1: TBA
Teacher: Tony Silva
Textbook:

CLEPInformation Systems & Computer Applications w/Online Practice Exams (CLEP Test Preparation)

ISBN: 0738610364

Description:  This Dual Credit/CLEP Prep course provides an introduction to information systems and computer applications. Among the topics covered are information systems and office application software in organizations, hardware and systems technology,software development life cycle and concepts, programming concepts and data management, and business, social, and ethical issues. The course does not emphasize specific hardware or software, but students should have Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, or their open source equivalents.

While programming and database management are important topics in this course, this is not a programing or DBMS class.

This course is different from the "General Computer Literacy" course offered by Landry Academy; either course will satisfy Landry Academy's Computer Track scope and sequence.

*CLEP credit varies from institution to institution.  For the latest information, check your college's policies here: http://clep.collegeboard.org/started

Computer

Microsoft Office Applications I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (fall only))
Target grade range: 7th-10th

Section 1:  Tuesdays 1 pm ET
Summer School: 1:00 pm daily - second summer session
Teacher: John Willoughby
Textbook: Microsoft Office Home & Student 2010 Step by Step by Cox, Lambert, and Frye. ISBN 9780735627215. And, a copy of version 2010 MS Office software.

Description: This course assumes no previous experience using MS Office 2010 or equivalent tools.  We'll cover the basics of using Office 2010 MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the Open Office equivalent software including things like creating and saving files, and basic software features.  Students will be provided with opportunities to apply the tools to some of the most common uses they may encounter (writing papers, schedules, budgets, and school presentations).

Microsoft Office Applications II
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (spring only)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  Tuesdays 1 pm ET
Teacher: John Willoughby
Textbook: MOS 2010 Study Guide for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook by Lambert and Cox. ISBN 9780735648753. And, a copy of version 2010 MS Office software.

Description: This course assumes students will have some basic experience using either MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or the Open Office equivalents  (not experience in all of them, but at least one of them) and are somewhat computer savvy.  There will be a very quick review of the content covered in the 201 course. After the initial review, we'll go into more advanced features of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint including all of the objectives necessary for students to take the MOS Exams.  We will also discuss performing equivalent tasks in the Open Office software to provide students with the most proficiency with office software options.

Intro to Website Design & CMS - Information Technology (IT) I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall, spring and summer)
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Tuesday 1 ET ALMOST FULL
Summer school: 1 pm daily - second summer session
Teacher: Tony Silva
Textbook: Beginning Drupal 7, Todd Tomlinson, Apress, 201

Description: Intro to Website Design and CMS is an introductory IT course that presents the fundamentals of Web design using the popular Drupal content management system (CMS).  Students will learn how to design their own user-friendly Website with the latest CMS technology.  Course includes one year Web hosting with Calvary Internet.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1.        Define the target audience for their Website
2.        Identify content and “functionality” required by visitors
3.        Define the Website’s structure
4.        Install and configure a Drupal CMS based Website
5.        Enhance the site’s usability with add-on “modules”
6.        Develop meaningful content for the site
7.        Apply social media features to the site

Computer Programming in C
Prerequisites:  none
Class length:  1 semester – offered in fall and spring semesters
Target grade range:  8th-12th

Section 1:  Tuesdays at 1:00 pm ALMOST FULL
Teacher:  Linda McGahern
Textbook:  C Programming – in easy steps, 4th Edition, Mike McGrath, ISBN:  978-1-84078-544-9

Description:  This is a great introduction to computer programming.  Everything that is done on a computer is accomplished by programs written in some specific programming language.  This class will introduce students to computers and the use of computer programming using the programming language C.  The course covers all the basic features of the C programming language, which includes the use of math operators, different data types, flow charting, pointers, arrays, and user input/output methods.  On Completion of this course, the student will know what a program is, how programs work, and how to write programs in C.  C is the foundation to many compilers and other languages such as Java.  It is the beginning programming language taught in many colleges.

Intro to Computer Literacy
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Thursday 1 pm ET
Teacher: Tony Silva

Textbook: Technology in Action, Allen Evans, et. al., Prentice Hall ISBN 0131391585
Description:  This computer course is based on a course offered at community colleges.  It is a survey of the functions and uses of computers in business, education, industry, and science with emphasis on the personal computer.  Students will learn about computers and peripheral equipment as integrated systems, and  explore of the impact of computers on society.  Intro to computer Literacy also provides an introduction to problem-solving and applications programming techniques.  Experience students gain with popular Internet and applications packages provides a solid foundation for Landry Academy's Microsoft Office Applications courses.

Intro to Computer Programming (Python I)
Prerequisites: none
Recommended for success: Intro to Computer Literacy and Algebra I

Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Thursday 3 pm ET
Teacher: Tony Silva
Textbook: Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners, Sande, Manning ISBN 1933988495

This programming course is based on a course offered at community colleges.  This is the first course in computer programming for students with little or no programming experience. General computer literacy issues useful for technicians such as computer hardware, software
development, operating systems, and telecommunications. Beginning problem-solving analysis,
documentation, algorithm design, control structures, as well as program coding using an appropriate beginning programming language. Data manipulation, logic, looping, program testing, and program maintenance will be stressed.

Most of this course is taught using the Python programming language with brief introductions to other languages taught at Landry Academy,including "C", "C#" and "Visual Basic.NET". The last part of the class introduces modern "Interactive Development Environments" such as Visual Studio Express and a project management approach to programming.

Programming in Visual Basic (coming in 2014-2015)

Prerequisites: Intro to Computer Programming
Recommended for success: Intro to Computer Literacy and Algebra I

Class length: 1 semester (offered spring 2015)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: TBD

Teacher: Tony Silva

Textbook: Hello World! Computer Programming for Kids and Other Beginners, Sande, Manning ISBN 1933988495
Description:  This programming course is based on a course typically offered at community colleges.  Programming in Visual Basic introduces concepts in programming a computer using the language called Visual BASIC. Emphasis on structured design, graphical user interfacing, and documentation. Includes user screen development, control constructs, array processing, elementary file processing, and database access. Hands-on experience using microcomputers. Students should have access to a Windows-based computer for this course.

Intro to Visual Basic uses Visual Basic 2010 Express (free).

All class times are U.S. eastern time and are 90 minutes long.

English

For questions regarding appropriate English class placement for your student(s), please contact our English department coordinator, Jodi Guerra. JGuerra@LandryAcademy.com

Prerequisites

Foundational English Courses (English I, II, III, IV)

These courses are the building blocks for success in reading and writing.  These two-semester offerings incrementally build grammar, composition, and critical reading skills.  Coursework includes grammar instruction (the 4-level analysis, poetic elements, reading and literary analysis, and vocabulary.  At the primary level, there is a progression of writing skills from writing good sentences (English I) to writing solid paragraphs (English II). At the secondary level students move on to writing strong essays (English III and IV). Students who have progressed through these initial courses will have a firm foundation for upper level composition and literature courses. These classes all utilize Royal Fireworks Press’ highly acclaimed language arts curriculum and provide a seamless, integrated experience. This unique curriculum is appealing to students, yet it is certainly challenging and comprehensive.

Upper Level Courses (those past English IV):  Composition Intensive and Literature Intensive.

The prerequisites for these upper level courses are some experience in writing multi-paragraph papers and readiness for critical reading.  If the student has done some essay writing and is ready for reading classic literature at a quick pace, he may enroll in any of the upper level courses.  Parents should use English IV as a rough guideline, but by no means do teachers expect completely polished writers who have read all the books in the lower level courses.

Composition Intensive Courses (Intermediate Composition, Advanced Composition, Research Paper, Creative Writing, and Playwriting)

These are one-semester courses which assume completion of English grammar and focus on various written forms. They easily pair with one of our one semester literature courses to complete a solid year of English study.

Literature Intensive Courses (one semester theme courses and one year traditional or classical literature courses)

In general, all literature classes will concentrate on literary analysis.  Teachers will focus on theme, tone, characterization, symbolism, imagery, setting, etc. in all classes. Although a specific writing curriculum is not used (see Composition Intensive Courses), students will be writing about what they read and will receive written feedback on their writing. Students can expect to write at least three to five papers of various form and length per semester. Courses may also provide opportunities for additional innovative assignments such as blogging, journaling, collaborative Wikiprojects, and multimedia forms.

Traditional Track

Traditional Track:  For those who are more traditional in their approach, the Traditional Track provides the typical literary schedule and sequence. The Traditional Track consists of Introduction to Literary Analysis, Survey of American Literature, and Survey of British Literature.  These courses are usually taken in this order, but as long as students have met the prerequisites, they may be taken in any order. We recommend college-bound students take Advanced Composition and another writing course or another one-semester literature course their junior or senior year.

Classical Track

Classical Track:  For those parents who have employed a more classical methodology, the Classical Track follows the chronologic sequence and ties nicely with a chronologic study of history as well.  Our Classical Track consists of Ancient Literature, Medieval to Romantic Literature, and Modern Literature. These courses are usually taken in this order, but as long as students have met the prerequisites, they may be taken in any order. We recommend college-bound students take Advanced Composition and another writing course or another one-semester literature course their junior or senior year.

Eclectic Track

Eclectic Track:  For those parents who are more eclectic in their educational style, the Eclectic Track allows you the most flexibility.  As long as the student has met the prerequisite skills as described in the course description on the website, high school level students are free to enroll in whichever course they want in whatever order they want. They may bounce back and forth between Traditional and Classical, or they may take whichever complement of courses they desire.

For questions regarding appropriate English class placement for your student(s), please contact our English department coordinator, Jodi Guerra. JGuerra@LandryAcademy.com

 

Foundational Courses

English I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 5th-6th

Section 1:  Tuesdays at 1:00 pm FULL
Teacher: Jess Woods
Section 2:  Thursdays at 9:00 am ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Meagan Bosch
Section 3:  Thursdays at 1:00 pm
Teacher: Meagan Bosch

Textbooks: Textbooks are available exclusively from rfwp.com. Only the student texts are required; there is no need to purchase the teacher manuals for the Royal Fireworks Press materials: Grammar Island, ISBN: 9780898247985; Building Language, ISBN: 978088095846; Music of the Spheres, ISBN: 9780880926560; Sentence Island, ISBN: 9780880926683; and Practice Island, ISBN: 9780880926805. Class literature selections include: The Cricket in Times Square, ISBN: 9780312380038; In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson, ISBN: 9780064401753; Stone Fox, ISBN: 9780064401326; The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, ISBN: 9780064402750; The Indian in the Cupboard, ISBN: 9780375847530; Little House on the Prairie, ISBN: 9780064400022; The Big Wave, ISBN: 9780064401715; Dangerous Journey, ISBN: 9780802836199; Heidi, ISBN: 9781402726019; The Jungle Book, ISBN: 9781402743405; Around the World in Eighty Days, ISBN: 9781402754272.

Description: In our introductory English course, students will build a solid language arts foundation using Royal Fireworks Press’ outstanding curriculum. Starting the year with a grammar intensive, they will cover the parts of speech and will learn to depict in simple graphics a 4-level Grammar Analysis of sentences. Students will also learn the basic aspects of solid sentence structure and will work to craft fine, meaningful sentences. Subsequently, learners will discover the beauty of the English language including poetic forms and literary elements. This course includes an optional online spelling component for those wanting further review or instruction. Employing a whole books methodology, students will be challenged with reading comprehension questions, writing assignments, and dialogue with the teacher and peers.  Even if they have read or listened to these books before, students will cultivate a deeper appreciation of the literary elements within the works and will learn to read at deeper levels. Students are required to have a microphone.

English II
Prerequisites: English I or have covered most of the topics listed in the English I description (see English I description above). It is NOT necessary to have read the literature selections listed in the description of the prerequisite class.
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 5th-6th

Section 1: Mondays at 11:00 am ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Bethany Hathaway
Section 2: Tuesdays at 1:00 pm ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Bethany Hathaway
Section 3: Thursdays at 1:00 pm 
Teacher: Bethany Hathaway

Textbooks: Textbooks are available exclusively from rfwp.com. Only the student texts are required; there is no need to purchase the teacher manuals for the Royal Fireworks Press materials: Grammar Town ISBN: 9780880925907; Building Poems ISBN: 9780880926584, Caesar's English I: Enhanced Edition, Two-Part Set (released March 2012), ISBN: 9780880924649; Paragraph Town, ISBN: 9780880926706; and Practice Town, ISBN: 9780880926829. Class literature selections include: The Horse and His Boy, ISBN: 9780064471060; Island of the Blue Dolphins, ISBN: 9780547328614; Where the Red Fern Grows, ISBN: 9780440412670; A Single Shard, ISBN: 9780547534268, Holes, ISBN: 9780374332662; Out of the Dust, ISBN: 9780590371254.

Description: This course is the progression of English I and completes the basics of our primary level courses. Building upon skills previously learned, students will continue their grammar instruction moving towards mastery of the 4-level grammar analysis. Students will expand their writing ability and will become proficient at paragraphs and will begin to write basic reports and summaries.  Employing a whole books methodology, students will be challenged with reading comprehension questions, writing assignments and dialogue with the teacher and peers.  Even if they have read or listened to these books before, students will cultivate a deeper appreciation of literary elements within the works and will learn to read at deeper levels.  This course includes an optional online spelling component for those wanting further review or instruction. The goal is for students to become both fluid readers with improved vocabulary and accomplished writers with the ability to craft solid paragraphs by the end of our elementary instruction. Students are required to have a microphone.

English III
Prerequisites: English II or have covered most of the topics listed in the English II description (see English II description above). It is NOT necessary to have read the literature selections listed in the description of the prerequisite class.
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 7th-9th

Section 1:  Wednesday at 11:00 am FULL
Teacher: Marilyn Whitlock
Section 2:  Thursdays at 3:00 pm ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Marilyn Whitlock
Section 3:  Mondays at 3:00 pm ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Marilyn Whitlock
Section 4:  Fridays at 9:00 am ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Marilyn Whitlock
Section 5:  Tuesdays at 1: 00 pm
Teacher: Taylor Sasse

Textbooks: Textbooks are available exclusively from rfwp.com. Only the student texts are required; there is no need to purchase the teacher manuals for the Royal Fireworks Press materials: Grammar Voyage, ISBN: 9780898243833; Caesar's English 2, ISBN: 9780880922258; A World of Poetry, ISBN: 9780880926607; Essay Voyage, ISBN: 9780880926720; and Practice Voyage, ISBN: 9780880926843.  Class literature selections are: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, ISBN: 0140390839; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, ISBN: 9780141321073; Much Ado About Nothing, ISBN: 1411401018; The Story of My Life by Helen Keller, ISBN: 9780451531568; “Rip Van Winkle,” “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky,” and “Rikki-Tikki-Tavi” (available through the teacher). SPECIAL NOTE: The publisher will release a new version (updated cover) of A World of Poetry in May 2013 and a new Caesar's English 2: Enhanced Edition, Two-Part Set in July 2013. We prefer the newer versions, and we suggest parents wait to order until July because the new version has supplementary content that the older version lacks; however, either version of these books (older or new release) will be usable for this course.

Description: Students in this English class will build on the basics introduced in English I and II and will continue to develop their grammar, composition, poetics, vocabulary, and literary analysis skills.  Taking a bit of a detour from a traditional approach, this course will do an intensive grammar introduction where we will learn to do 4-level Grammar Analysis (parts of speech, parts of sentence, phrases, and clauses); then we'll apply and reinforce that grammar knowledge for the duration of the school year through the vocabulary, literature and composition exercises.  Students will continue to build a solid foundation for grammatical concepts as well as write well-constructed sentences, paragraphs and essays. The literature component offers lessons on various literary themes and concepts including plot, poetry, rhyme, dialogue, sound effects and figurative language.  Employing a whole books methodology, and drawing from short stories, poetry, and novels, students are challenged with reading comprehension discussion, writing assignments, feedback from the teacher and peer review. Students are required to have a microphone.  

English IV
Prerequisites: English III or have covered most of the topics listed in the English III description (see English III description above). It is NOT necessary to have read the literature selections listed in the description of the prerequisite class.
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-10th

Section 1: Wednesdays at 9:00 am FULL
Teacher: Marilyn Whitlock
Section 2: Tuesdays at 1:00 pm FULL
Teacher: Marilyn Whitlock
Section 3: Thursdays at 11:00 am 
Teacher: Marilyn Whitlock
Section 4:  Mondays at 1:00 pm ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Marilyn Whitlock
Section 5:  Tuesdays at 11: 00 am
Teacher: Taylor Sasse

Textbooks: Available exclusively from rfwp.com. Only the student texts are required; there is no need to purchase the teacher manuals for the Royal Fireworks Press materials. Materials required through RFWP: Magic Lens 1, ISBN: 9780880927901; Word Within the Word 1, ISBN: 9780880926041; Poetry and Humanity, ISBN: 9780880926621; Advanced Academic Writing 1, ISBN: 9780880926744; and 4Practice 1, ISBN: 9780880926867. Class literature selections include:  A Day of Pleasure, ISBN: 0374416966; A Christmas Carol, ISBN: 1456407872; The Hobbit, ISBN: 0345339681; The Time Machine, ISBN: 1453767525; To Kill a Mockingbird, ISBN: 0446310786 [SPECIAL NOTE:  Please search using book title and Grand Central Publishing and the ISBN to obtain the correct version of To Kill a Mockingbird]; Treasure Island, ISBN: 0141321008; Pygmalion, ISBN: 0486282228 and “The Minister’s Black Veil” (available through the teacher).

Description: This course is the progression of English III and completes the basics of writing, literature, vocabulary, poetics, comprehension, and grammar. Using the next in the series of materials from Royal Fireworks Press (rfwp) by Michael Clay Thompson, students will finish their grammatical studies and be well prepared for formal, academic writing. Again, a bit of a detour from the traditional approach, this course will do an intensive grammar introduction where we will learn to do more in-depth 4-level Grammar Analysis (parts of speech, parts of sentence, phrases, and clauses); then we'll apply and reinforce that grammar knowledge for the duration of the school year through the vocabulary, literature and composition exercises.  The literature component offers lessons on setting, authorial purpose, character development, conflict, symbolism, meter and figurative language.  Employing a whole books methodology, and drawing from short stories, poetry, and novels, students are challenged with reading comprehension discussions, composition assignments, teacher feedback and peer dialogue.  The rigorous reading requirement and discussions will prepare students for upper level work. Students are required to have a microphone.

Grammar, Composition, and Speech Communications

College Prep Grammar & Vocabulary
Prerequisites: English IV or previous basic grammar instruction 
Class length: 1 semester - offered in fall semesters
Target grade range: 9^th-12^th

Section 1: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Erin Sipe

Textbooks: Available exclusively from rfwp.com. Only the student texts are required; you won't need to purchase the teacher manuals for the Royal Fireworks Press materials. Materials required through RFWP will be new versions being released by August 1, 2013 of and Word Within The Word Volume 2 and Magic Lens 2. The current version of 4Practice Volume 2, ISBN: 9780880926881. SPECIAL NOTE: Please wait to order these materials until the new release; the publisher is making substantial revisions to greatly improve these books.

Description: This course is for students who desire to continue their grammar studies or who need a refresher of grammar and vocabulary prior to standardized testing and the end of their home studies. Students will expand their knowledge of the structure of English language (parts of speech, parts of sentences, phrases, and clauses) in a creative, nontraditional way. The mastering of grammar mechanics will improve students’ ability to write exceptionally solid papers at any level.  To add interest, exercises are composed of selections from classical literature pieces.  Diagramming will be reviewed as well.  The study of classical roots in the vocabulary component will enable the student to extend their vocabulary beyond the words learned, applying that knowledge to figure out words with familiar roots. Students are required to have a headset microphone.

Intermediate Composition
Prerequisites: English IV or previous experience writing multi-paragraph papers 
Class length: 1 semester – offered fall, spring and summer semesters
Target grade range: 8th-10th

Section 1: Wednesdays at 11:00 am (offered fall and spring) Fall is FULL - spring is almost full
Section 2: Tuesdays 3 pm ET (offered fall and spring) ALMOST FULL
Summer school: 11:00 am daily - second summer session ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Ellen Scoggins

Textbooks: Jensen’s Punctuation, ISBN: 9781886061262; Jensen’s Format Writing, ISBN: 9781886061293; and Writers Inc., ISBN: 9780669471861.

Description: This course is a bridge between English IV and Advanced Composition. A great deal of growth takes place from 8^th-10^th grade, and we want students to have that nurturing time to develop prior to moving on to Advanced Composition. We know that students will benefit from the continued review, reinforcement, and practice of essay forms and stylistic guidelines. Students will be introduced to and will practice several pre-writing strategies to help discern what to write.  Budding writers will also learn stylistic rules and customary usage to help avoid common pitfalls. Students will cover the basics of several essay forms including personal narrative, descriptive account, editorial or personal commentary, process essay, comparison essay, cause/effect essay, and expository report. They will continue to practice advanced grammar and punctuation as they perfect their composition skills. Students are required to have a microphone.

Advanced Composition
Prerequisites: English IV skillset and/or substantial experience writing multi-paragraph papers 
Class length: 1 semester – offered fall, spring and summer semesters
Target grade range: 11th-12th

Section 1: Mondays at 1:00 pm (fall and spring semester) FALL is ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Meagan Bosch
Section 2: Fridays at 9:00 am – offered fall semester ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Meagan Bosch
Summer school: 9:00 am daily - first summer session
Teacher: Jodi Guerra

Textbooks: Writing: A College Handbook (Heffernan/Lincoln), ISBN: 9780393974263 [SPECIAL NOTE: Please make sure you search for the correct ISBN, the 5th edition of the book and that you are getting the “handbook” not the “workbook”]; The Elements of Style, ISBN: 9780143112723; Write for College, ISBN: 9780669000313.

Description: This course is a writing course for college preparation. Students will cover the basics of several essay types including: personal narrative, definition essay, comparison essay, cause-effect essay, and persuasive argumentation.  Additionally, students will write an impromptu essay (required by SAT, ACT, and many dual credit entry tests).  Students will be introduced to and will practice several pre-writing strategies to help discern what to write.  Budding writers will learn stylistic rules and customary usage to help avoid common pitfalls. This writing intensive course will prove very advantageous as the essay is a fundamental writing requirement for college papers. Students are required to have a headset microphone.

SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS ENROLLING STUDENTS IN ADVANCED COMPOSITION: This course is NOT an introduction to writing.  The teacher will assume that students have had significant experience writing multi-paragraph essays. It is a rigorous and extremely challenging class. Maturity in logical analysis and the ability to manage work is required. A great deal of growth takes place from 7^th- 10^th grade, and we want students to have that nurturing time to develop prior to taking this course. It is a disservice to students to have them take this course too early in their academic career as they will not reap the full benefits of it, and they might likely be discouraged by it. If your student needs more time to grow, please consider Intermediate Composition. Any of the upper level literature courses would also be beneficial because students write many of these essay types in literature courses.

We have designed this as a one semester class for several reasons. Advanced Composition is very much an intensive, advanced class. We have found that many students grow weary (and thus learning diminishes) with two semesters of intensive writing.

Writing the Research Paper
Prerequisites: English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers
Class length: 1 semester – offered fall and spring semesters
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1: Mondays at 1:00 pm ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Bethany Hathaway

Textbooks: A Research Project in Ten Lessons (available exclusively from teacher) and The Craft of Research, ISBN: 9780226065663.

Description: This one semester class guides students through the process of writing the classic research paper and hones in on their argumentation skills. Starting with a shorter persuasive research paper, using a guided research format, students will incrementally build up the skills required to finally conquer the extended research paper. No longer daunted by the prospect of this task, students will employ an articulated methodology to write a ten-page MLA formatted paper from beginning to end: choose a topic, conduct research on primary and secondary sources, create notecards, write and edit drafts, compile a “Works Cited” page and ultimately produce a final product.  The course wraps up with one last short paper where students once again get the chance to persuade using research, this time completing the research process start to finish.  This course is a great way to prepare students for the rigors of college work by practicing not only the long research paper but also the essay including research. Students are required to have a microphone.

Shakespeare and His World for Children
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall only)
Target grade range: 4th- 6th

Section 1: Wednesday 9 am ET
Teacher: Erin Sipe
Textbooks: Shakespeare Stories by Leon Garfield; ISBN 9780395861400.

Description: Immerse your budding literature student in the ageless beauty of the words of William Shakespeare. This class will expose students to kid-friendly, prose versions of various Shakespeare plays as students become acquainted with tragedy, comedy, the Elizabethan Era and its impact on Shakespeare’s writing.  In class, students will be exposed to excerpts of Shakespeare’s Old English poetry to familiarize themselves with basic poetic devices and to begin to appreciate the beauty of the original language.  Students will learn the role of the theatre in Elizabethan culture.  Join us on a literary adventure for the ages! Students are required to have a microphone.

Storytelling for Beginning Writers
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring semesters beginning fall 2013)
Target grade range: 4th- 6th

Section 1: Wednesday 11 am ET
Teacher: Erin Sipe

Textbooks: Writing Your Life: Autobiographical Writing Activities for Young People, ISBN: 9781877673092, and Story Starters: Helping Children Write Like They’ve Never Written Before, ISBN: 9781889209043.

Description: Everyone has a story to tell—children included!  In this course, students will delve into writing about what they know best—themselves-- through an interactive autobiographical process that will weave interviewing skills, timeline activities, and more in this highly engaging, project-based writing experience. As students pen their life story, they will become familiar with basic parts of a story—the people (characters), the places (setting), the events (plot, conflicts, resolutions). This new knowledge will then propel them into creative writing utilizing story starters and engaging storylines to further practice their budding story writing skills. Students are required to have a microphone.

The Young Creative Writer I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall semester)
Target grade range: 6th-8th

Section 1: Wednesdays at 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Jess Woods

Textbooks: The Creative Writer, Level 1 (Five Finger Exercises), ISBN: 9781933339559.

Description: Most of the writing in our foundational English courses are necessarily focused on academic writing. Some students, however, are aching to write their own stories and poems. This course is a gentle, yet imaginative introduction to the skills needed by all creative writers. Innovative exercises will be used to strengthen vocabulary and sentence patterns. Quality literature is used as the foundation to instruct the vital skills of point of view, characterization, and plotting. All writers in this class will explore quality character creation, and putting the pieces together to craft the stories they have been waiting to tell. While a perfect fit for your budding author, this is also a great course for your reluctant writer.  Gaining confidence and skills in fiction will translate to increased success in academic writing assignments. Students are required to have a microphone.

The Young Creative Writer II
Prerequisites: Young Creative Writer 1 is preferable but not necessary for older students (contact teacher with questions)
Class length: 1 semester (offered spring semester)
Target grade range: 6th-8th  

Section 1: Wednesdays at 1 pm ET
Teacher: Jess Woods

Textbooks: The Creative Writer Level Two: Essential Ingredients, ISBN: 9781933339566.

Description: This course builds upon the skills learned in The Young Creative Writer 1 and focuses on the five essentials of fiction: plot, characters, dialogue, point of view, and setting.  Additionally students will receive guidance in the sound, rhythm, word choice, and construction of poetry.  The step-by-step instruction in a mentoring relationship will build toward the production of their finished creative pieces. Students are required to have a microphone.

Creative Writing (also includes playwriting)
Prerequisites: English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall semesters)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Tuesdays at 11 am
Teacher: Kimberlee Mendoza

Textbooks: Creative Writing: Four Genres in Brief by David Starkey, ISBN: 1457611562.

This writing course introduces the student to four genres of creative writing:  Poetry, The Short Story, Creative Non-Fiction, and Playwriting. The short story and creative non-fiction unit will present the uniqueness of this literary form and will demonstrate how to build character, plot, point of view, dialogue, setting and tone.  The poetry unit will present not only the elements of poetry but also the specific poetic forms and genres of haiku, sonnets, ballads and lyric poems; students will try their hand with some of these forms. They will also learn the fundamentals and the basic techniques of writing a script for theater, including characterization, dialogue, action, scene structure, and stage directions. Students will also participate in the uniquely modern contribution to the art of writing, that of blogging.  Each pupil will create, write and publish a blog showcasing his or her unique perspective, voice and gifts. Students are required to have a microphone.

Writing a Novel in a Year
Prerequisites: English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Thursdays at 11:00 am ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Kimberlee Mendoza

Textbooks: A Novel in a Year: From First Page to Last in 52 Weeks, ISBN: 0061686387; The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection Pile, ISBN: 068485743X.

Description: This writing course guides students through the process of writing a full-length novel  over the course of one academic year. Students will work methodically through the various stages of crafting a novel while improving character and plot development, analyzing tone, structuring themes, and bringing the manuscript to a quality climax, and resolution. The ultimate goal will be to help the student perfect the novel to the publishing industry standard.

Speech Communications
Prerequisites: English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers
Class length: 1 semester – offered fall and spring semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Mondays at 1:00 pm
Teacher: Jamie Kaestner Anderson
Textbooks: Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History (William Safire) c. 2004, ISBN: 9780393059311; Secrets of Great Communicators (Jeff Myers) (DVD and workbook; c. 2006), ISBN:  9780805468816 (learning kit). Special Note: The best price for SGC learning kit is at Rainbow Resource ($42.)  CBD offers it for $55 but the DVD and workbook are sold separately. Amazon used price includes a “used” workbook.

Description:  “Studies show that children who learn effective public speaking skills rise to the top 5% and are selected for advancement in their colleges, employment and communities. They're better equipped to live with confidence and grace, to reach their goals, and to have eternal impact,” says Jeff Myers. 

Students who need or want a speech communication credit should take this course.  In this class, students read speeches by the great communicators, watch and critique these speeches online, and write and present their own speeches.   Students will learn to overcome their fear of public speaking through weekly online practice and then delivering their own “Hero Speech” at a community venue of their choosing. This course provides a wonderful opportunity to think about what is said and how to say it.  Public Speaking is a LEARNED skilled and the only way to get better at it is to DO IT. In this public speaking course, high school students will study the secrets of nearly forty great communicators including Ronald Reagan, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, Patrick Henry and Billy Graham.  Students will add to their historical knowledge, as well as learn to identify the elements of a great speech.  Students must have a headset/microphone combo (not just the built-in microphone on the computer) and a good quality webcam.

Thematic Literature Courses (one semester)

Tantalizing Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien
Prerequisites: English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers
Class length: 1 semester (summer only)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  First summer session at 11 am ET
Teacher: Ellen Scoggins

Textbooks: On the Shoulders of Hobbits by Louis Marcos, ISBN: 9780802443199; Tales from the Perilous Realm by J.R.R. Tolkien, ISBN: 9780547154114; Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien, ISBN: 9780345518842.

Description: After seeing The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, are you hungry for more tales from Tolkien?  Come join us as we read a sampling of Tolkien's writings that are not as well-known as his writings on hobbits.  In his short stories, we will encounter unexpected heroes, a Fairy King who takes a human form, and, of course, several fire-breathing dragons that have treasures to guard!  We will meet some familiar characters while exploring Tolkien's poetry, including Tom Bombadil, a troll who has an unusual occupation, and Sam's "Oliphaunt."  We will analyze all of these writings in the light of Tolkien's classic essay "On Fairy-Stories.” In a novel edited by Christopher Tolkien (J.R.R. Tolkien's youngest son), we will learn about the time long before Bilbo and Frodo in a country beyond the Grey Havens in the West. The family of Hurin suffers great tragedies under a curse pronounced by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord.  Finally, we will be reading essays that use the writings of Tolkien and C.S. Lewis as a springboard to further our spiritual walk with the Lord. Vocabulary from the texts themselves is included, and quizzes will be given.  Because of the dialogue nature of this class, a functioning microphone will be needed.

C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien and the Inklings
Prerequisites: English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers and readiness for critical reading
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall semesters)
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Mondays at 5:00 pm ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Ellen Scoggins

Textbooks: C.S. Lewis's The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, ISBN: 9780064471077; Out of the Silent Planet, ISBN: 9780007157150; Till We Have Faces, ISBN: 9780156904360; and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring, ISBN: 9780547928210.

Description: In this class we will explore the works of two master storytellers:  C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. While enjoying their stories, we will also uncover some deep truths about human life and our Christian faith. We will also learn some interesting tidbits about the authors themselves and their writer friends. Students will enjoy this course whether or not they have seen the Narnia and The Lord of the Rings movies. Because this class will be “discussion extensive,” students are required to have a microphone.

Romance and Remorse
English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers and readiness for critical reading
Class length: 1 semester (offered spring semesters only; available spring 2014)
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Fridays at 11:00 am ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Ellen Scoggins

Textbooks: Through an arrangement with Smarr Publishers, Landry Academy will provide the curriculum study guide at no charge to the student. Specific titles and ISBNs for the reading selections which families are responsible for purchasing are: Pride and Prejudice (Austen), ISBN: 9780451530783; Jane Eyre (Brontë), ISBN: 9780451530912; Rebecca (DuMaurier), ISBN: 9780812416503; The Remains of the Day (Ishiguro), ISBN: 9780679731726.

Description: Walks upon the moors, dinners at fashionable estates, governesses in scary circumstances, hauntings in large country homes, and the perpetually dignified service of the hired help…all this and more from some of Britain’s best authors. While analyzing the novels’ social criticism and witty critiques, students will experience the relationship ups and downs of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy as well as Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester. The mystery and intrigue of Maxim DeWinter and his nameless bride will thrill readers, and the propriety and constraint of Mr. Stevens and Miss Kenton will keep everyone guessing. Even if students have read these books previously, they will see them through fresh eyes and with a greater appreciation for the author’s skill and artistry. This course includes reading comprehension, vocabulary, discussion and composition. Because of the dialogue nature of this class, a functioning microphone will be needed.

Monsters and Madmen
English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers and readiness for critical reading
Class length: 1 semester (offered spring semesters only; available spring 2014)
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Tuesdays at 3:00 pm ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Jodi Guerra

Textbooks: Through an arrangement with Smarr Publishers, Landry Academy will provide the curriculum study guide at no charge to the student. Specific titles and ISBNs for the reading selections which families are responsible for purchasing are: Frankenstein (Shelley), ISBN: 9781593081157; The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories (Stevenson), ISBN: 9781593081317 also includes “The Body Snatcher” and “Markheim”; The Island of Doctor Moreau (Wells), ISBN: 9780375760969; Arsenic and Old Lace (Kesselring), ISBN: 9780822200659; “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” (Irving), “The Open Window” (Saki), and “The Yellow Wallpaper” (Gilman) available through teacher.

Description: For this fun and … “creepy” course, mature students will wrestle with the nature of humankind and the roles of evil and madness through the lens of literature. Using novels, short stories, and a dark comedy written from the Romantic to the Modern period, pupils will become acquainted with some of literature’s most unique heroes and villains: Victor Frankenstein and his creation, Dr. Jekyll and his counterpart Mr. Hyde, and two little, old (murderous) ladies and their elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and a “pinch of cyanide.” H. G. Wells showcases the “science gone horribly wrong” scenario featuring a notorious “mad scientist.” Students will also enjoy several short stories featuring monsters, a manipulative teen and ultimately an unstable wife. This course is excellent for those who just enjoy a good read about the fantastic fringe of society. It is also wonderful for those students who do not particularly enjoy reading; they may be convinced otherwise. Due to gravity of content and some language, this course is best suited for mature dispositions. This course includes reading comprehension, vocabulary, discussion and composition. Because of the dialogue nature of this class, a functioning microphone will be needed.

 

Traditional Track Literature Courses

Introduction to Literary Analysis
English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers and readiness for critical reading
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Thursdays at 9 am ET FULL
Teacher: Jodi Guerra
Section 2: Thursdays at 1 pm ET OPEN
Teacher: Erin Sipe

Textbooks: Through an arrangement with Smarr Publishers, Landry Academy will provide the curriculum study guide at no charge to the student. Specific titles and ISBNs for the reading selections which families are responsible for purchasing are: The Prince and the Pauper (Twain), ISBN: 9780486411101; The Castle of Otranto (Walpole), ISBN: 9780140437676; Silas Marner (Elliot), ISBN: 9781593082512; The Scarlet Letter (Hawthorne), ISBN: 9781593082079; The Call of the Wild and White Fang (London), ISBN: 9781593082000; The Scarlet Pimpernel (Orczy), ISBN: 9781593082345; Romeo & Juliet (Shakespeare), ISBN: 9781586638450; The Importance of Being Earnest (Wilde), ISBN: 0486264785.

Description: Introduction to Literary Analysis is part of our Traditional Track (see explanation above).This course is the perfect course for students entering high school or who are beginning their study of literature and how to analyze it.  It is a survey of various authors and literary genres including poetry, drama and the novel. Students will learn to analyze the works for theme, symbolism, plot, characterization, and setting as well as learn a variety of literary devices.  Students will write literary analysis compositions as well as participate in discussions aimed to build insight, answer questions, and gain communication skills.  Vocabulary from the texts themselves is included, and quizzes will be given. Because of the dialogue nature of this class, a functioning microphone will be needed.

Survey of American Literature
Prerequisites: English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers and readiness for critical reading
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Tuesdays at 11:00 am ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Jodi Guerra
Section 2: Thursdays at 1:00 pm
Teacher: Jodi Guerra

Textbooks: Through an arrangement with Smarr Publishers, Landry Academy will provide the curriculum study guide at no charge to the student. Specific titles and ISBNs for the reading selections which families are responsible for purchasing are: “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” and Other Puritan Sermons (Jonathan Edwards, et.al.); ISBN: 9780486446011; The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, ISBN: 0486290735; “Young Goodman Brown” and Other Short Stories (Nathaniel Hawthorne), ISBN: 0486270602; “The Gold Bug” and Other Tales (Edgar Allan Poe), ISBN: 0486268756; “The Raven” and Other Favorite Poems (Edgar Allan Poe), ISBN: 0486266850; “Evangeline” and Other Poems (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow), ISBN: 0486282554; Humorous Stories and Sketches (Mark Twain), ISBN: 0486292797; The Red Badge of Courage (Stephen Crane), ISBN:1593081197; “The Road Not Taken” and Other Poems (Robert Frost), ISBN: 0486275507; This Side of Paradise (F. Scott Fitzgerald), ISBN: 0486289990; My Antonia (Willa Cather), ISBN: 0486282406; The Old Man and the Sea (Ernest Hemingway), ISBN: 0684801221; The Pearl (John Steinbeck), ISBN: 014017737X.

Description: Survey of American Literature is part of our Traditional Track (see explanation above).This course is a survey of American Literature covering various authors and literary movements. Beginning with Puritan pastor Jonathan Edwards and ending with the writings of John Steinbeck, students will learn the characteristics of Puritan/Colonial writing, Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism and Modernism.  The main thrust of the course is analyzing the works for theme, symbolism, plot and characterization. This class stretches students' abilities to think deeply and purposefully. Students in this class may ask thought-provoking questions at the dinner table such as: Why were the Puritans so serious? Why is Poe so creepy? Was Franklin a Deist as so many assert? What do a big fish, an old man, and Jesus have in common? (And that last one isn’t a joke!) Students will write literary analysis compositions as well as participate in discussions aimed to build insight, answer questions and gain communication skills.  Vocabulary from the texts themselves is included, and quizzes will be given. Because of the dialogue nature of this class, a functioning microphone will be needed.

Survey of British Literature
Prerequisites: English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers and readiness for critical reading
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Thursdays at 11:00 am 
Teacher: Meagan Bosch

Textbooks: Through an arrangement with Smarr Publishers, Landry Academy will provide the curriculum study guide at no charge to the student. Specific titles and ISBNs for the reading selections which families are responsible for purchasing are: Beowulf (trans. Heaney) ISBN: 9780393320978; Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, ISBN: 0486431916; Idylls of the King (Tennyson), ISBN: 9781604590432; Macbeth (Shakespeare), ISBN: 9780140714784; Hamlet (Shakespeare), ISBN: 9780140714548; A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare), ISBN: 9780140714555; Essay on Man and Other Poems (Pope), ISBN: 9780486280530; The Vicar of Wakefield (Goldsmith), ISBN: 9780140431599; Wuthering Heights (Brontë), ISBN: 9781593081287; A Tale of Two Cities (Dickens), ISBN: 9781593081386; World War I Poets (various), ISBN: 0486295680.

Description: Survey of British Literature is part of our Traditional Track (see explanation above). Typically the final literature course for high school students in a traditional plan, this class is challenging, interesting and enjoyable.  The pace of reading and writing for this year will prepare students for college level work. Following the development of British letters from the Old English heroic tradition down through the modern period, students will discover the Britain’s best authors and tales.  This would include everything from giant monsters, knights in shining armor, and power grabs in Scotland and Denmark, to disturbed youth, titanic reversals of fortune, and sacrificial love. Students will be challenged by the most compelling works of Shakespeare as well as the wonderful works of Goldsmith, Brontë, and Dickens. Students will write literary analysis compositions as well as participate in discussions aimed to build insight, answer questions, and gain communication skills.  Vocabulary from the texts themselves is included, and quizzes will be given. Students are required to have a microphone.

Classical Track Literature Courses

Survey of Ancient Literature
English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers and readiness for critical reading
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Thursdays at 11:00 am
Teacher: Ellen Scoggins

Textbooks: Through an arrangement with Smarr Publishers, Landry Academy will provide the curriculum study guide at no charge to the student. Specific titles and ISBNs for the reading selections which families are responsible for purchasing are: Book of Greek Myths (D’Aulaire), ISBN: 9780440406945; The Iliad (Homer), ISBN: 9780140275360; The Odyssey (Homer), ISBN: 9780140268867; The Oresteia Trilogy:  Agamemnon; The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides (Aeschylus), ISBN: 9780140443332; The Three Theban Plays: Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus (Sophocles), ISBN: 9780140444254; The Trojan Women and Hippolytus (Euripides), ISBN: 0486424626; Poetics (Aristotle), ISBN: 9780140446364; Julius Caesar (Shakespeare), ISBN: 9781586638474; The Aeneid (Virgil), ISBN: 9780143106296; The Republic (Cicero), ISBN: 9780192832368.

Description: Survey of Ancient Literature is part of our Classical Track (see explanation above). If studying ancient literature seems to you like the academic equivalent of watching paint dry, then you are in for a great surprise!  The ancients really knew how to spin a great tale while delving deeply into the human condition.  This survey of the best Greek and Roman authors will be an opportunity to delight, challenge, and inspire you.  Students will grow to understand the true foundations of our own culture and the Western tradition.  Beginning with the blind bard Homer and ending with Virgil’s great Roman epic, students will learn about the ancient world’s ideas of heroism, honor, and excellence.  By reading poetry, drama, and philosophy, they will gain a deep appreciation of the ancient world and the impact it has on us today.  Students will write literary analysis compositions as well as participate in discussions aimed to build insight, answer questions, and gain communication skills.  Vocabulary from the texts themselves is included, and quizzes will be given. Because of the dialogue nature of this class, a functioning microphone will be needed.

Medieval through Romantic Literature
Prerequisites: English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers and readiness for critical reading
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Mondays at 11:00 am
Teacher: Meagan Bosch

Textbooks: Through an arrangement with Smarr Publishers, Landry Academy will provide the curriculum study guide at no charge to the student. Specific titles and ISBNs for the reading selections which families are responsible for purchasing are: Beowulf (trans. Heaney), ISBN: 9780393320978; The Song of Roland (trans. Moncrieff), ISBN: 9781461026051; Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (trans. Raffel), ISBN: 9780451531193; Utopia (More), ISBN: 9781593082444; Smarr’s Studies in Poetry (John Donne and others) - (available through teacher); Othello (Shakespeare), ISBN: 9780140714630; The Comedy of Errors (Shakespeare), ISBN: 9780140714746; The Pilgrim’s Progress (Bunyan), ISBN: 97-0451531292; The Misanthrope (Moliere), ISBN: 9780156605175; A Tale of Two Cities (Dickens), ISBN: 9781593081386.

Description: Medieval through Romantic Literature is part of our Classical Track (see explanation above). This class presents some of the finest and most significant works in the western tradition.  The heroic tradition of Beowulf, Roland and Arthur celebrates the best of England and France and displays the medieval world in all of its fanfare and chivalry. More’s treatise on the idealized society rounds out the medieval mindset. Students will truly understand the epic tradition and why the term “Dark Ages” is a misnomer. As history moves forward through the Renaissance, the plays of Shakespeare showcase drama in its finest form. The beauty of the allegorical Christian classic Pilgrim’s Progress and the self-sacrifice of Sydney Carton in Dicken’s classic A Tale of Two Cities bring the course to a close.  Students will write literary analysis compositions as well as participate in discussions aimed to build insight, answer questions, and gain communication skills.  Vocabulary from the texts themselves is included, and quizzes will be given. Students are required to have a microphone.

Modern Literature
Prerequisites: English IV or some experience writing multi-paragraph papers and readiness for critical reading
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Mondays at 3:00 pm 
Teacher: Meagan Bosch

Textbooks: Through an arrangement with Smarr Publishers, Landry Academy will provide the curriculum study guide at no charge to the student. Specific titles and ISBNs for the reading selections which families are responsible for purchasing are: “The Kreutzer Sonata” and Other Short Stories (Tolstoy), ISBN: 9780486278056; “Billy Budd” and Other Tales (Melville), ISBN: 9780451530813; Heart of Darkness (Conrad), ISBN: 9781593080211; Up From Slavery (Washington), ISBN: 9780451527547; “The Metamorphosis” (Kafka), ISBN: 9781580495813; Smarr’s Studies in Poetry (available through teacher); The Great Gatsby (Fitzgerald), ISBN: 9780007368655; The Screwtape Letters (Lewis),ISBN: 9780006280606; Animal Farm (Orwell), ISBN: 9780451524669; Cry, the Beloved Country (Paton), ISBN: 9780743262170.

Description: Modern Literature is part of our Classical Track (see explanation above). This class brings the student into the world they know best: the modern world.  Students will explore what some of the best writers have said about the human condition through poetry, short story, and novels.  This course offers a veritable feast of world literature from the Russian Tolstoy, the Germanic Kafka, the South African Paton, British authors Conrad, Orwell, and Lewis, and Americans Melville, Washington, and Fitzgerald. Students will readily discern the modern mind and appreciate the stylistic giftedness of these authors while discerning the worldviews presented. The pace of reading and writing for this year will prepare students for college level work. Students will write literary analysis compositions as well as participate in discussions aimed to build insight, answer questions, and gain communication skills.  Vocabulary from the texts themselves is included, and quizzes will be given. Students are required to have a microphone.

All class times are U.S. eastern time and are 90 minutes long.

Foreign Languages

For questions regarding appropriate foreign language class placement for your student(s), please contact our Foreign Language department coordinator, Susan Gleason (SGleason@LandryAcademy.com)
The Foreign Language Department of Landry Academy is nationally recognized as a leader in live, online foreign language programs.  Our faculty, many of whom are native speakers, have been to the countries whose languages they teach and most are at least trilingual.
Instruction will be comprehensive in reading, writing, speaking and listening and will include Bible verse memorization in the languages students are learning. Great emphasis will be placed on speaking in all Landry foreign language classes, so live attendance is strongly recommended. Students will get individualized attention during class for word pronunciation and speaking proficiency.  Each student must have a fairly new, functioning microphone headset.  A webcam is also required for American Sign Language classes.  
Landry foreign language courses are Levels I, II and III, with CLEP prep courses offered for Spanish, French and German.  There are no prerequisites for the Level I courses, which are for beginners with little or no previous knowledge.  Level II courses require the Level I course or a year of the language.  Level III courses require the Level II course or two years of the language.  CLEP Prep courses are college level and require Level III courses or three years of the language.  Foundations classes are entry level courses to give students a head-start in learning Spanish, French and ASL and are only offered in summer.  However, they are not prerequisites for the Level I courses

Trip Around the World - A Six-Language Adventure

Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester
Target grade range: 6th-10th

Section 1: offered fall only - Wednesday 9 am ET FULL
Section 2: offered fall and spring - Wednesday 11 am ET - fall is FULL - spring is OPEN
Teacher:  Marji McIlvaine
Textbook: Instructor will make self-created text sheets available.

Description: How do you decide which foreign language to study? What if you start with Spanish, but don't really like it - and find you like German better? You have already invested in the first choice, and it's hard to make a change. This class can help! Your student will experience a taste of six languages and cultures, and touch on the geography to go with them.
We will cover Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Arabic.  Students will learn the same Scripture in each language, the chorus to "Jesus Loves Me", how to count (at least from one to ten), the basic colors, as well as elements of the culture and the countries who speak that language. We will discuss and research the spiritual climates in each culture as well -- what is the predominant faith? What is evangelism like for missionaries to this culture? And we can't leave out the best parts -- we'll explore foods, recipes, and other ways to engage with the languages and cultures we study.  
With this kind of overview, students will have the experience and knowledge on which to base their high school language choice. Foreign language and culture study are part of developing  students' hearts for missions as they see the value and dignity of each people group God has created, as well as helping grow a desire to communicate the amazing truth of the Gospel to all nations.

A Second Trip Around the World – A Three-Language Expedition

Prerequisite: While helpful to have completed Trip Around the World I, it's not required

Class Length:  One semester (spring only)

Target grade range:  Middle School through high school (any student wishing to explore language study before making a decision in high school)

Section:  Wednesdays 9 am ET OPEN

Teacher:  Marji McIlvane

Materials: No text. Materials supplied by instructor- microphone necessary.

Description:  In the second part of our journey, we are going to focus on three languages and cultures: Spanish, French, and German. We’ll memorize two Scriptures in each language, one hymn and one folk song in each, and learn to speak and read some of each language through storytelling and daily practice. Your student will also research and explore the culture, geography, spiritual conditions and history of countries speaking these languages. This expedition will give your student more time with each of the three languages – not only does this broaden their ability with language (including English), but it further equips them in choosing a language to concentrate on in later years of schooling.

Foundations of American Sign Language (ASL)
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (summer only)
Target grade range: 6th-10th

Sumer School:  11 am ET daily - 2nd summer session
Teacher: Pastor Ralph Dally
Textbook: Barron's American Sign Language: The Easy Way (2nd Ed) by Stewart, Stewart and Little  ISBN:  9780764134289

Description: Students taking Intro to ASL class will attain basic ASL proficiency that will give them a head-start in ASL I (however, this class is not a prerequisite for ASL I).  Areas covered will be the alphabet, numbers, personal pronouns, use of space, Yes/No questions, WH questions, directional verbs, basic adjectives, 2-person dialogues, basic grammar and ASL culture. Students will also memorize Biblical signs in ASL.  Students will get individualized attention during class for sign production and receptive skills (reading the instructor's signs). Each student must have a microphone headset and a webcam.

American Sign Language I (ASL)
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 6th-12th

Section 1:  Tuesday 11 ET FULL
Teacher: Pastor Ralph Dally
Section 2:  Thursdays at 9:00 am ET OPEN
Teacher: Susan Lanier

Textbook: Barron's American Sign Language The Easy Way (2nd  Ed) by Stewart, Stewart and Little.  ISBN:  9780764134289

Description:  Students taking the ASL I class will attain basic-intermediate ASL proficiency.  Areas covered will be the alphabet, numbers, finger spelling, personal pronouns, introductions, use of space, ASL sentence types, non-manuals, classifiers, directional verbs, adjectives, 2-person dialogues, technology, and ASL culture.  Students will get individualized attention during class for sign production and receptive skills (reading the instructor's signs). This is a rigorous, but fun course. Each student must have a fairly new, functioning microphone headset and a webcam.

American Sign Language II (ASL)
Prerequisites: American Sign Language I or one year of ASL
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Thursday 11 ET
Teacher: Pastor Ralph Dally
Textbook: Barron's American Sign Language The Easy Way (2nd Ed) by Stewart, Stewart and Little  ISBN: 9780764134289

Description: Students taking the ASL II class will continue to build intermediate signing fluency. Focus areas include more numbers, finger spelling accuracy, personal pronouns, use of signing space, applying sentence types, non-manuals, classifiers, directional verbs, adjectives, 2-person dialogues, technology, and Deaf culture. Students will get individualized attention during class for sign production and receptive skills (reading the instructor's signs). Students will be assessed and graded on all these elements. This is a rigorous, but fun course.  Each student must have a fairly new, functioning microphone headset and a webcam.

A Study of Deaf Culture
Prerequisites: none (ASL I recommended)
Class length:  1 semester (fall only)
Target grade range:  9-12

Section 1:  Tuesday 1 ET
Teacher:  Ralph Dally

Textbook:  Everyone  Here  Spoke  Sign  Language,  Hereditary  Deafness  on  Martha’s  Vineyard  by   Nora Ellen Groce. ISBN: 0-674-27041-X       
Description:  This course is an introduction to various aspects of the deaf community, as a language and cultural minority group. It is designed for individuals who may or may not have had prior experience with deaf people, or ASL, the course raises questions concerning the nature of sign language and its varieties, education of deaf people, and cultural issues important to the deaf community. Students pursuing this course will have a required textbook, viewing videos involving issues that involve the deaf, study of the disability law and its impact, and have an opportunity to attend and interact with a deaf community event in their area (exposure to the deaf community outside of the classroom is the best way to pick up new information and learn the language in a way that cannot be taught in a classroom). Each student must have a fairly new microphone headset and a webcam.

Biblical Greek I
Prerequisites: A beginner's Biblical Greek course or previous study of another foreign language
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Thursdays 5 ET
Teacher:  Kathy Cha
Textbook: Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar, 3rd Ed by Wiliam D. Mounce ISBN: 978-0310287681, Basics of Biblical Greek Workbook, 3rd Ed by William D. Mounce, ISBN: 978-0310287674   Biblical Greek Laminated Sheet by William D. Mounce, ISBN: 978-0310262947

Description: This course begins the formal study of Biblical (Koine) Greek I.  It is a rigorous, college-prep level course designed for self-motivated students who are able to handle large amounts of memorization and attention to grammatical detail.  We recommend that students have a solid grasp of English grammar (e.g. parts of speech, verb tenses, noun functions) before beginning the study of Biblical Greek. Students will learn the Greek alphabet, pronunciation, accents, syllabification, 1st through 3rd declensions, prepositions, adjectives, pronouns, and the present and future tense conjugations. They will also begin simple translation exercises from the New Testament.  By the end of this course, students will have learned 226 vocabulary words, covering 73% of the words in the New Testament.

Biblical Greek II (available 2014/2015 school year)
Prerequisites: Biblical Greek I or one year of Biblical Greek
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  TBA
Teacher:  Kathy Cha
Textbook: Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar, 3rd Ed by Wiliam D. Mounce ISBN: 978-0310287681 Basics of Biblical Greek Workbook, 3rd Ed by William D. Mounce ISBN: 978-0310287674 Biblical Greek Laminated Sheet by William D. Mounce ISBN: 978-0310262947

Description: This course picks up where Biblical Greek I left off (Chapter 21) and will cover the remainder of the Basics of the Biblical Greek textbook. We will finish learning all verb forms in Greek and the rest of the vocabulary occurring over 50 times in the New Testament. We will also continue to read larger passages of Scripture from the Greek New Testament and discuss insights gained from exegesis in the original language.  By the end of this course, students will have learned a total of 320 vocabulary words, covering 80% of the words in the New Testament.

Christian Arabic I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  Monday 11 ET
Teacher:  Lena David
Textbook: Exploring Arabic by Hisham Khalek and Joan G. Sheeran  ISBN: 9780821938812, Exploring Arabic Workbook ISBN: 9780821938836   Materials will include free, accessible audio exercises.

Description:  This interesting class will expose students to Arabic, one of the most wonderful and ancient languages of the Arab world taught by a Christian native speaker. Arabic is a Semitic language, from the same family that includes Aramaic, Assyrian and Modern Hebrew.  Students in this class will attain a moderate proficiency in the Christian Arabic language by the end of the school year.  Thematic units expose students to a variety of words, expressions, and structures.  With creative instruction, students will learn grammar, tenses, suffix and prefix blends and will continue to build skills in reading, speaking, comprehending and writing.  Dialogs will improve students’ abilities to speak and comprehend Arabic.  Students will also learn about Christian Arabic culture.

Christian Arabic II
Prerequisites: Christian Arabic I or 1 year of Arabic
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  Tuesday 11 ET
Teacher:  Lena David
Textbook: TBA    Students will have access to free audio listening exercises.

Description:  Arabic has lent many words to other languages and, during the Middle Ages, Literary Arabic was a major vehicle of culture in Europe, especially in science and mathematics.  Approximately 300 million people speak Arabic in the Middle East, which is an open mission field for the Gospel!
In Christian Arabic II, students will delve deeper into this beautiful, ancient language. Taught by a Christian native speaker, instruction will enhance the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing in Modern Standard Arabic.  Vocabulary will be increased and students will engage in conversation and dialogs.  Students will learn an entry-level Arabic grammar, including gender of nouns, verbs and regular conjugations. They will be exposed to native speakers of Arabic through free audio materials and will continue learning about Christian Arabic culture. Students will also learn Biblical vocabulary from the Old and New Testaments.  

Foundations of French
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (summer semester only)
Target grade range: 4th-6th

Summer School:  May 13  9 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Grace Berkau
Textbook: Holt French Allez, Viens! Exploratory Guide, Level 1  ISBN: 0030656761

Description:   Comment ça va?   Vocabulary, conversation, and culture! Students will learn simple sentence structure (mostly present tense), with the basic elements necessary for meaningful conversations. Including alphabet, greetings, family, numbers, time of day, colors, clothing, weather, French food, day, months and much more!  This course will give students a head start in French I although it is not required.  On y va!

French I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 7th-11th

Section 1: Wednesday 3 pm ET FULL
Section 2:  Thursday 5 pm ET OPEN
Teacher:  Grace Berkau

Textbook:  Discovering French Nouveau Bleu 1 –McDougal Littell Pub.  ISBN: 978-0-618-65651-6  Discovering French: Take Home Tutor Level 1 (CD-ROM) ISBN: 978-0-618-51587-5

Description: Bonjour!  French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France and in areas of Switzerland, Wallonia and Belgium, as well as Monaco, parts of Canada and many African countries.  French is also spoken in parts of Maine and Louisiana.  This course will introduce students to the basic sounds of French and give the rudiments of understanding conversations and participating in simple conversations. Most all instruction will remain in the present tense with special attention paid to correct subject-verb agreement. The student will practice what is being taught in class with the listening lab disk (Home Tutor 1) to become more confident in speaking and more proficient in listening comprehension.  À bientôt!

French II
Prerequisites: French I or 1 year of French
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Monday 9 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Grace Berkau
Textbook: Discovering French Nouveau Blanc 2 Textbook ISBN: 0395874890, Discovering French Nouveau Blanc 2 Workbook  ISBN: 0618661832

Description: French is spoken in over 29 countries and is one of the most popular to learn as a second language!  Students in this motivating, intermediate course will have a brief review of basic French, then focus will turn to expanding vocabulary, multipart sentence structure, more complex grammar and conversation.  Instruction will highlight the various French cultures throughout the world!  Engaging teaching methods will include fun, educational games.  Students will also study short passages in French for reading comprehension.  Free audio links to improve speaking and listening comprehension will be available so students can practice what is being taught in class.  Bon voyage!

French III
Prerequisites: French II or 2 years of French
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  Thursday 9 am
Teacher:  Grace Berkau
Textbook: Discovering French Nouveau Rouge 3  ISBN: 0395874866    Discovering French Nouveau Rouge 3 Workbook  ISBN: 0618299246

Description: Parlons!  Students in this advanced course will have a short review of intermediate French, then focus will turn to increasing vocabulary and formulating more advanced sentences.  Conversation skills will greatly improve with live dialogs!   French III students will study French literature and poetry as well as the various French cultures. Students will practice what is being taught in class via audio links to improve speaking and listening comprehension.   Instruction for French III is rigorous and the instructor will speak mostly in French. This course is college prep.

CLEP French Prep
Prerequisites: High School French III or above
Class length: one semester (available fall semesters)
Target grade range: 11th--12th and first year college students

Section 1: Thursday 3 pm ET
Teacher: Grace Berkau
Textbook: TBA

Description: This college level class is designed to help students prepare for the French Language College Level Examination Program (CLEP), which awards college credit if passed. It will consist of everything from reviewing the basics of the alphabet, gender, and articles, then quickly turn to more rigorous areas of study, including measures of time, the present indicative, the future and conditional tense, reflexive pronouns, conjugations of regular infinitives and irregular verbs, and intense vocabulary. The varying levels needed to pass the CLEP will be taught during class, with hands-on instructor-student involvement. Three French Practice CLEP Exams will be given during the semester, as well as ongoing activities to aid in learning and retention such as:

• Discrete sentence reading (vocabulary and structure)
• Short cloze reading (fill in the missing words)
• Reading passages (reading comprehension)
• Listening comprehension through oral exchanges
• Listening comprehension through longer spoken narratives

Students in this course will also review test-taking strategies, what to expect the day of the exam,
and will follow an independent study schedule. The instructor will speak in French for most
classes.

About CLEP Exams: CLEP exams are administered by the same company that administers
the SAT, College Board. More than 2,900 accredited colleges and universities award college
credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. It's the most widely accepted "test for credit"
examination. CLEP exams are administered throughout the year, on a computer, at over 1,400
colleges and universities - you'll know your score immediately upon completion. CLEP exams are
very "homeschooler-friendly" and are not tied to public high schools as are other exams.

German I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 7th-10th

Section 1:  Tuesdays 9 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Susan Gleason
Section 2:  Thursday 9 am ET FULL
Teacher: Luise Mueller
Textbook: Deutsch Aktuell 1 (5th Ed) by Wolfgang Kraft  ISBN:  9780821925379  Deutsch Aktuell 1 Workbook  (5th Ed) by Wolfgang Kraft   ISBN:  9780821925393  Students will have access to audio listening exercises for each textbook chapter at no cost.

Description: Wie geht's?  Students in this beginner’s German class will attain basic intermediate German proficiency through rigorous, but fun instruction.  Areas covered will be letters, sounds, nouns, regular and irregular verbs, personal pronouns, vocabulary, subject-verb-statements, numbers, three cases, articles, interrogatives, negation, present and past tenses and German culture with a few surprises!  Classes will feature famous German-speaking composers and their works and ERF Christian German TV/Radio which stream live.   Herzlich Willkommen!

German II
Prerequisites: German I or 1 year of German
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Wednesday 11 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Luise Mueller
Section 2: TBA OPEN
Teacher: Luise Mueller

Textbook: Deutsch Aktuell 2 (5th Ed) by Wolfgang Kraft  ISBN: 9780821925607  Deutsch Aktuell 2 Workbook (5th Ed) by Wolfgang Kraft  ISBN: 9780821925638 Students will have access to audio listening exercises for each textbook chapter at no cost.

Description:  Komm doch mit!  Taught by a native speaker, students will have a short review of basic German, then focus will turn to greatly expanding vocabulary, complex sentence formulation, more simple past and future tense, adverbs, accusative, dative and genitive cases, coordinating conjunctions, prepositions, the imperative and German culture.  Instruction will be rigorous.  German II students will study short passages and poetry in German for reading comprehension.  Periodic games using German adds to the fun!  Students will also memorize scripture in German, including the Lord’s Prayer.  Classes will feature famous German-speaking composers and their works and ERF Christian German TV/Radio which stream live.  Bis bald!

German III
Prerequisites: German II or 2 years of German
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Thursday 11 am ET
Teacher:  Luise Mueller
Textbook: Deutsch Aktuell 3 (5th Ed) Wolfgang Kraft  ISBN: 9780821926055 Deutsch Aktuell 3 Workbook (5th Ed) ISBN: 9780821926086  Students will have access to audio listening exercises for each textbook chapter at no cost.

Description:  Auf deutsch, bitte!  Students will have a short review of intermediate German, then focus will turn to intense expansion of vocabulary, more complex sentence formulation, reflexive pronouns, subordinating conjunctions, genitive case, subjunctive, and more German culture.  German III students will also study exciting German literature and memorize Bible verses in German, including the Apostle’s Creed.  Classes will feature famous German-speaking composers and their works and ERF Christian German TV/radio which stream live. Students will get rigorous, individualized attention during class for word pronunciation and speaking proficiency.  Best of all, German III is taught by a native speaker!  This high school level course is college prep.  Gleich geht's los!

CLEP German Prep
Prerequisites: High School German III or above
Class length: 1 semester (spring only)
Target grade range: 11th - 12th and first year college students

Section 1:  Wednesday 11 am ET
Teacher:  Luise Mueller
Textbook: TBA

Description: This college level class is taught by a native speaker and is designed to help students prepare for the German Language College Level Examination Program (CLEP), which awards college credit if passed.  It will consist of everything from reviewing basic to advance levels: articles, reflexive pronouns, measures of time, the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases, then quickly turn to more rigorous areas of study, including the subjunctive, conjugations of more regular infinitives and irregular verbs, intense vocabulary study and listening comprehension. The varying levels needed to pass the CLEP will be taught during class, with hands-on instructor-student involvement.   Three German Practice CLEP Exams will be given during the semester, as well as ongoing activities to aid in learning and retention such as:

·         Discrete sentence reading (vocabulary and structure)
·         Short cloze reading (fill in the missing words)
·         Reading passages (reading comprehension)
·         Listening comprehension through oral exchanges
·         Listening comprehension through longer spoken narratives
Students in this course will also review test-taking strategies, what to expect the day of the exam, and will follow an independent study schedule.  The instructor will speak mostly in German.  
About CLEP Exams: CLEP exams are administered by the same company that administers the SAT, College Board. More than 2,900 accredited colleges and universities award college credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. It's the most widely accepted "test for credit" examination. CLEP exams are administered throughout the year, on a computer, at over 1,400 colleges and universities - you'll know your score immediately upon completion. CLEP exams are very "homeschooler-friendly" and are not tied to public high schools as are other exams.

Hindi I  
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Teacher: Aruna Kodamanchili
Section 1:  Friday at 1 pm ET
Textbook: A Complete Course for Beginners (Book & 6 Audio CDs) by Living Language (2007)  ISBN: 978-1400023455

Description:  India is hungry for the Gospel and is a wide-open mission field!  Over 275 million people speak India's language, Hindi. Taught by a missionary who is a Christian native speaker, this basic course will introduce students to the beautiful language of Hindi, both spoken and written, using the Devanagari script.  Grammar is taught in a gradual manner and the Hindi presented in this course is primarily colloquial and practical.  Exercises accompany the texts and reinforce learning in a fun and interesting way.  Spoken by native speakers, recorded audio will enhance the learning experience. This course also features current cultural information on the growth of Christianity in India and information will be available to those interested in serving as missionaries to this country.  Christian Hindi radio (livestream) will enrich the learning of the language through song.  

Italian I  
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 7th-11th

Section 1: Wednesday 9 ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Giuliana Cattelan O’Connell
Section 2: TBA OPEN
Teacher: Giuliana Cattelan O’Connell

Textbook: Oggi in Italia: A first course in Italian (8th Ed) by Merlonghi, Merlonghi, Tursi, O’Connor   ISBN 0-618-70467-1  Students will have access to worksheets and audio listening exercises for each textbook chapter.

Description:  Buongiorno!  Students in this fun beginner’s Italian class will attain basic intermediate Italian proficiency.  Taught by a native speaker, students will learn letters, sounds, nouns, regular and irregular verbs, personal pronouns, vocabulary, subject-verb-statements, numbers, articles determinatives and indeterminatives, possessives, interrogatives, negation, simple and complex prepositions, imperative, direct object pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, present and past tenses. Students will be introduced to graded Italian readings from famous Italian poets and writers.  Mi piace l'italiano!

Italian II
Prerequisites: Italian I or 1 year of Italian
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Tuesday 5 ET
Teacher: Giuliana Cattelan O’Connell
Textbook: Oggi in Italia: A first course in Italian (8th Ed) by Merlonghi, Merlonghi, Tursi, O’Connor  ISBN 0-618-70467-1  Students will have access to worksheets and audio listening exercises for each textbook chapter.

Description:  Va bene! Students will have a short review of basic Italian, then focus will turn to greatly expanding vocabulary, complex sentence formulation, more simple past, reflexive verbs, and future tense, adverbs, coordinating conjunctions, prepositions, the imperative.  Students will take a virtual voyage and discover the fascinating Italian culture!  Instruction will be rigorous.  Italian II students will study short passages from Italian literature and poetry in Italian for reading comprehension. They will be introduced to Italian opera and learn about famous composers like Vivaldi, Verdi, Puccini and many others!  Students will also memorize scripture in Italian, including the Lord’s Prayer.  The class will have many opportunities to listen to Christian Italian radio.  Best of all, the class is taught by a native Italian speaker!  Buon viaggio!

Italian III
Prerequisites: Italian II or 2 years of Italian
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Monday 9 ET

Teacher: Giuliana Cattelan O’Connell
Textbook: Oggi in Italia: A first course in Italian (8th Ed) by Merlonghi, Merlonghi, Tursi, O’Connor ISBN 0618704671, Graded Italian Reader: Prima tappa by Vincenzo Cioffari and Angelina Cioffari (1990) ISBN 9780669202960  Students will have access to free audio listening exercises.

Description:  Benvenuto! Taught by a native speaker, students In Italian III will have a short review of intermediate Italian, then focus will turn to intense expansion of vocabulary, more complex sentence formulation, subordinating conjunctions, reciprocal  reflexive verbs, piacere, trapassato, gerunds, pronouns ci and ne, conditional, relative pronouns che cui, comparatives and conjunctives.  Students will delve deeper into the beautiful Italian culture. Italian literature from the 12th century to today will be surveyed, including Italian poetry by Dante, Petrarca and Boccaccio.  Famous composers like Vivaldi, Verdi, Puccini and many others will be enjoyed!  This high school level course is college prep.  La porta è aperta!

Japanese I  
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Teacher: Kae Suzuki Bauder
Section 1:  Tuesdays at 1:00pm ET

Textbook: Beginning Japanese: Your Pathway to Dynamic Language Acquisition by Kleumper, Berkson, Patton and Patton  ISBN: 978-0804840569   Beginning Japanese Workbook: Your Pathway to Dynamic Language Acquisition ISBN: 978-0804840576

Description:  With over 127 million native speakers and the world's third largest GDP, Japan is at the forefront of the global economy. Japanese is rapidly growing as a popular foreign language to learn.  Also, fewer than one percent of Japanese are Christian, so Japan is a wide-open mission field with many missionaries currently serving there.  Taught by a native speaker, this exciting beginner's course will lay the foundation of Japanese with dynamic language instruction and cultural content.  Instruction is topic-based with communicative tasks interwoven with grammatical structures. Students will learn to read and write hiragana (syllabic scripts) and the characters of kanji.  New words and expressions will be introduced via a variety of multi-media and fun games!  Free, downloadable audio, spoken by native Japanese, will enhance comprehension skills.  This course also features current cultural information on the growth of Christianity in Japan and information will be available to those interested in serving as missionaries to this country.  Christian Japanese TV/Radio (livestream) will enrich the learning of the language.  

Japanese II will be available in 2014-15 and Japanese III in 2015-16.

Preparatory Latin
Prerequisites: basic knowledge of English grammar
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 6th-8th

Section 1:  Wednesday 11 ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Rebecca Werner
Textbook: First Form Latin Text, ISBN: 9781615380022 and First Form Latin Workbook, ISBN: 9781615380039

Description: Salve!  This fun class is a transition class or "bridge," perfect for the junior high student who might not be quite ready for the rigor and pace of Latin I.  The benefits of this course are many!  It lays a solid foundation, yet does not overtax the student. By slowing the pace, eliminating complex grammatical concepts and limiting the amount of vocabulary, this course allows the student to grow in confidence and to mature in handling the details of this highly inflected language. This course will cover formation of 1st, 2nd, 3rd declension nouns and verbs of the 1st and 2nd conjugations in all six tenses in the active voice indicative mood.  

Latin I
Prerequisites: basic knowledge of English grammar
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1:  Thursday 1 ET
Teacher: Rebecca Werner
Textbook: Jenney’s First Year Latin, ISBN: 0-13-319328-4 and Jenney’s First Year Latin Workbook, ISBN: 0-13-319369-1

Description: This class begins the student’s Latin studies at the high school level. This course is a rigorous, college-prep level course designed for self-motivated students who are able to handle large amounts of memorization and attention to grammatical detail.  We recommend that students have a solid grasp of basic English grammar (e.g. parts of speech) before beginning the study of Latin.  While Preparatory Latin is not a prerequisite for this course, if your student has not studied Latin previously, or if your student is not quite ready for the rigor and pace of this course level, please consider enrolling first in Preparatory Latin.  The areas covered in Latin I will be pronunciation, 1st, 2nd, 3rd declension nouns and adjectives, verbs of the 1st conjugation in all six tenses in both the active and passive voice indicative mood, various uses of the basic five noun cases and vocative including genitive of possession, objective and partitive, dative as indirect object with adjectives, and ablative of agent, accompaniment, manner, separation and place constructions.  An emphasis on proper formation and grammatical construction with an eye for reading Latin literature will be the focus of the class.  Pax!  

Latin II
Prerequisites: Latin I or equivalent 1 year of Latin
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-11th

Section 1:  Tuesday 9 ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Rebecca Werner
Textbook: Jenney’s First Year Latin ISBN: 0-13-319328-4 and Jenney’s First Year Latin Workbook ISBN: 0-13-319369-1

Description:  Get your toga!  Students will have a short review of Latin I material, then focus will turn to expanding vocabulary and more complex sentence formulation in a variety of fun ways!  Nouns of 4th and 5th declension, comparatives of adjective and adverbs, pronouns (personal, demonstrative, indefinite, interrogative and relative), a variety of irregular verbs, and indirect discourse are covered too.  Latin II students will continue reading short passages in Latin for reading comprehension.

Latin III
Prerequisites: Latin II or 2 years of Latin
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1:  Thursday 3 ET
Teacher: Rebecca Werner
Textbook: Wheelock’s Latin (7th edition), ISBN: 978-0061997228 Workbook for Wheelock’s Latin (3rd edition), ISBN: 978-0060956424  Thirty-Eight Latin Stories ISBN: 978-0865162891

Description:  This rigorous course will complete the student’s study of Latin grammar.  A major focus of the class will be reading original passages of Latin literature, thus, reaping the harvest of previous years of study! Using the standard introductory textbook for college and self-taught learners, students will have a short review of previous Latin grammar and then focus will turn to the formation of the subjunctive mood and its uses including hortatory, jussive, purpose clauses, indirect commands and questions, result clauses and conditionals.  Participles, gerunds and irregular verbs as well as specialized case constructions will be covered.  Carpe diem!

Latin IV
Prerequisites: Latin III (see description above) or 3 years of Latin
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1:  Tuesday 11 ET
Teacher: Rebecca Werner
Textbook: Caesar: Selections from his Commentarii de Bello Gallico ISBN: 978-0-86516-752-0; A Caesar Workbook ISBN: 978-0-86516-753-7; Vergil's Aeneid: Selected Readings from Books 1, 2, 4, and 6 ISBN:  978-0-86516-764-3

Description:  Fortis fortuna adiuvat!  In this advanced and exciting course, students will reap the benefits of previous years of study as we delve into two of the greatest works produced by two of the most famous writers in ancient Rome: Caesar and Vergil. The first semester will be spent translating and analyzing Caesar's account of the Gallic War.  For the second semester, we will explore Latin epic poetry through the timeless lines of Vergil's Aeneid. Students will become proficient in scanning the poetry and reading it in meter, as well as identifying poetic literary devices. Even though our focus is translating original texts, grammar will be constantly reviewed and reinforced. Students interested in this course should have completed or nearly completed their study of Latin grammar, as advanced grammar knowledge is required for translating. Veni, vidi, vici!

Mandarin Chinese I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Monday 5 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Section 2: Tuesdays at 5 pm ET OPEN
Teacher: Kathy Cha
Textbook:  TBA

Description:  Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers (nearly a billion) than any other language in the world! There are many employment opportunities for those who can speak and understand Chinese including business, finance and teaching ESL.  There is also a great need for more missionaries to go to China to share the Gospel.  Students in this engaging beginner’s Mandarin Chinese class will attain basic Chinese proficiency.  Instruction includes both Mandarin phonetic symbols and the Pinyin system.  Students will do a variety of exercises to learn character stroke order, phonetics, tones and the form of the written character.  After learning new vocabulary, students will continue to use those new words in future lessons to completely master the material.  The instructor will also give information to students who are interested in serving as missionaries to China.  Students will have access to Christian Chinese music, which streams live.  Exploring Chinese culture in class will enrich students' experience.  Games using Mandarin Chinese adds to the fun!

Mandarin Chinese II (available 2014-2015 school year)
Prerequisites: Mandarin Chinese I or 1 year of Mandarin Chinese
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: TBA
Teacher: Kathy Cha
Textbook:  TBA

Description:  This exciting course takes students deeper into the study of Mandarin Chinese!  It will first cover a large-scale revision with regard to vocabulary, content, and speaking and listening comprehension.   Instruction will then expand on vocabulary, add more Chinese characters, advanced grammar and more complex sentence formation.  Topics include question words as indefinites, verbal suffixes, directional compounds, passive voice sentences, measurement, degrees of comparison, the imperative, correlative conjunctions and more.   Access to Christian Chinese radio, which streams live, will be available with a variety of Christian programming in Mandarin.  Information on missionaries in China will also be shared. Students will continue to explore Chinese culture as they enjoy songs and games!  

Modern Hebrew I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  Monday 1 ET
Teacher: Michael Dakwar
Textbook: Self-created texts and worksheets by the instructor will be available.

Description: Shalom!  Modern Hebrew is spoken by most of the eight million people in Israel and in many parts of the world.  Our goal will be to gradually develop students' skills to comprehend, speak, read and write the modern Hebrew language.  This exciting beginner’s course teaches elementary, conversational Hebrew as it is spoken and written in Israel today.  Taught by a native speaker, students will learn to write and read Hebrew while learning basic grammar in a relaxed environment. The first semester, students will learn the basics of Modern Hebrew while, in the second semester, more emphasis will be placed on learning the nouns, adjectives and verb system in different tenses.  Students will also get a taste of Biblical Hebrew in the second semester, which will include learning to sing psalms from the Old Testament!  All students should have a printer with a scanner.

Modern Hebrew II
Prerequisites: Modern Hebrew I or one year of Modern Hebrew
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  Monday 3 ET
Teacher: Michael Dakwar
Textbook: Self-created texts and worksheets by the instructor will be available.

Description: Shalom!  In Modern Hebrew II, students will review the basics, then will study this ancient language on an intermediate level.  Taught by a native speaker, students will build on writing and reading skills with greater emphasis on Hebrew grammar.  As an enrichment, students will listen to online newscasts in easy Hebrew and watch children's videos for listening comprehension.  Modern Hebrew culture will also be explored.  In the second semester of Modern Hebrew II, students will explore Biblical Hebrew for a few lessons, which will consist of more psalms from the Old Testament.   All students should have a printer with a scanner.

Russian I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1:  Tuesdays 5 pm ET
Teacher: Susi Hackman
Textbooks:  Golosa: A Basic Course in Russian (ГОЛОСа) 4th Ed (2006) by Galina Shatalina  published by Prentice Hall ISBN: 978-0131986282  Golosa: A Basic Course in Russian (ГОЛОСа) Student Activities Manual  4th Ed (2006) by Galina Shatalina published by Prentice Hall  ISBN: 978-0131986299

Description:  Привет!  Enjoy a fun introduction to the beautiful language and culture of Russia!  Russian is the most geographically widespread language of Eurasia and the most widely spoken of the Slavic languages.  It is also the largest native language in Europe, with 156 million native speakers in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.  Russian is one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Students in this exciting beginner’s class will attain basic Russian proficiency.  Areas covered will be Cyrillic alphabet, specific sounds in the Russian language, basic conversations, grammar, basic writing and reading skills, noun genders and cases, personal pronouns, numbers, negation, present tense, calendar and time.  This course will help students determine if they desire a deeper study of all things Russian!   

Russian II
Prerequisites: Russian I or 1 year of Russian
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section: Thursdays 5 pm ET
Teacher:  Susi Hackman
Textbooks: Golosa: A Basic Course in Russian (ГОЛОСа) 4th Ed (2006) by Galina Shatalina   ISBN: 978-0131986282   Golosa: A Basic Course in Russian (ГОЛОСа) Student Activities Manual  4th Ed (2006) by Galina Shatalina ISBN: 978-0131986299

Description: Здравствуйте! Students in Russian II will finish the second half of the Golosa textbook.  The material focuses on expanding knowledge gained in Russian I with continued practice of reading, writing, listening (on-line audio recordings) and speaking skills. Some of the vocabulary and cultural topics include:  family, home life, shopping, menus and meals at home and in restaurants, and giving a personal brief biography.  Grammatical topics include the genitive, dative and instrumental cases of modifiers and nouns, past and future tense verbs and introduction to motion verbs. The study of Russian culture will enrich the experience!

Foundations of Spanish
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (summer only)
Target grade range: 6th-9th  

Summer school: 11 am ET daily - second summer session
Teacher: Jill Pinkerton

Textbook:En Español: Level 1 - ISBN 9780618250578

Description:   Would you like to get a jump start on learning Spanish?  Would you like to learn Spanish through songs, stories and simple conversations? The Foundations of Spanish course will get you excited about learning another language and you will see success and progress each class. An overview of basic grammar and vocabulary will be taught. There will be ample opportunity to practice and even learn some of the common pitfalls that students learning Spanish make, and how not to make them. ¡Ándale pues!  Let´s get started!

Spanish I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 7th-11th

Section 1: Tuesday 11 am ET FULL
Teacher: Josie Ramos
Section 2:  Tuesday 5 pm ET FULL
Teacher: Josie Ramos
Section 3: Wednesday 3 pm ET FULL
Teacher: Josie Ramos
Section 4: Wednesday 5 pm ET OPEN
Teacher: Josie Ramos

Textbook: A Beka
Por todo el mundo Spanish 1A Student ASIN: B001EFKDOI, Por todo el mundo Spanish 1B Student  ASIN: B001EFKE56, Por todo el mundo Spanish 1 Vocabulary Manual Student  ASIN: B000BX83N2

Description: ¡Bienvenidos!  Get a taste of Spanish!  The influence of Spanish is everywhere. Spanish words like plaza and tornado have become part of the English language.  Learning Spanish now can help you communicate with more people, fulfill college language requirements, make traveling more meaningful and be useful in many careers.  Taught by a native speaker, students in this fun beginner’s class will attain basic Spanish proficiency.  Areas covered will be letters, sounds, nouns with corresponding articles, personal pronouns, vocabulary, adjectives, subject-verb-statements, infinitives, irregular verbs, numbers, negative words, nominative case, definite and indefinite articles, interrogatives, negation, present and past tenses.  Students will also be exposed to a variety of colorful Spanish-speaking cultures!  ¡Hasta luego!  

Spanish II
Prerequisites: Spanish I or 1 year of Spanish
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-11th

Section 1:  Wednesday 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Section 2:  Thursday 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Diana Lamolinara

Textbook: Bob Jones University Press  Spanish 2 Student Text (2nd Ed) ISBN: 978-1-57924-747-8, Spanish 2 Activity Manual (2nd Ed) ISBN: 978-1-57924-749-2  Audio exercises will be accessible at no cost.

Description: ¡Hola!  Taught by a native speaker, students in this interesting course will focus on developing and expanding many of the areas learned in Spanish I including vocabulary, more complex sentence formulation, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, irregular verbs, preterite, imperfect, future, conditional tenses, compound tenses. The imperative and subjunctive moods will also be examined. Students will also study exciting passages in Spanish for reading comprehension and listen to audio exercises for listening comprehension. Several different Spanish-speaking cultures will also be enjoyed! ¡Hasta pronto!

Spanish III
Prerequisites: Spanish II or 2 years of Spanish
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Tuesday 1 pm ET
Teacher: Diana Lamolinara
Textbook: Bob Jones University Press Spanish 3 Student Text ISBN: 978-1-57924-606-8
Spanish 3: Activities Manual ISBN: 1579246087  Audio exercises will be accessible at no cost.

Description: ¿Qué tal?  Taught by a native speaker, Spanish III will include a review of grammar to develop speaking, reading, listening and writing skills more fully with particular attention to building vocabulary. The course also expands on key grammatical points including the following verb forms:  present, stem-changing, imperfect, present perfect, preterite, future, conditional, past perfect, future perfect, conditional perfect. Formal and familiar commands and the subjunctive mood will also be studied. Students will learn about the fascinating civilizations of both Spain and Latin America and will read selected literature by real missionaries to sharpen their comprehension skills. Students will memorize and recite Scripture passages to improve pronunciation skills and will be expected to actively participate in class discussions every week. ¡Nos vemos!

CLEP Spanish Prep
Prerequisites: High School Spanish III or above
Class length: 1 semester (fall only)
Target grade range: 11th - 12th and first year college students

Section 1:  Thursdays 11 am ET
Teacher: Diana Lamolinara
Textbook: Best Test Preparation for the CLEP Spanish Language (REA) by Lisa J. Goldman ISBN- 9780878912216

Description: This college level class is taught by a native speaker and designed to help students prepare for the Spanish Language College Level Examination Program (CLEP), which awards college credit if passed.  It will consist of everything from reviewing the basics of the alphabet, gender, and articles, then quickly turn to more rigorous areas of study, including measures of time, the present indicative, the future and conditional tense, reflexive pronouns, conjugations of regular infinitives and irregular verbs, and intense vocabulary.  The varying levels needed to pass the CLEP will be taught during class, with hands-on instructor-student involvement.   Three Spanish Practice CLEP Exams will be given during the semester, as well as ongoing activities to aid in learning and retention such as:
·         Discrete sentence reading (vocabulary and structure)
·         Short cloze reading (fill in the missing words)
·         Reading passages (reading comprehension)
·         Listening comprehension through oral exchanges
·         Listening comprehension through longer spoken narratives
Students in this course will also review test-taking strategies, what to expect the day of the exam, and will follow an independent study schedule.  The instructor will speak mostly in Spanish.  
About CLEP Exams: CLEP exams are administered by the same company that administers the SAT, College Board. More than 2,900 accredited colleges and universities award college credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. It's the most widely accepted "test for credit" examination. CLEP exams are administered throughout the year, on a computer, at over 1,400 colleges and universities - you'll know your score immediately upon completion. CLEP exams are very "homeschooler-friendly" and are not tied to public high schools as are other exams.

Generic Registration

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Government

Constitution and Congress
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Wednesday 11 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Attorney Leslee Dirnberger
Textbook: 5,000 Year Leap, A Miracle That Changed the World by W. Cleon Skousen, James Madison, and John Jay, ISBN 1936594404, subscription to World Magazine from August to May - www.WorldMag.com

Description: This course will provide students with an understanding of the founding principles of our country through study and analysis of the Constitution and other historical documents.  Students will be exposed to the underlying Christian principles that our Nation was built upon as they explore the powers granted to the 3 Branches of the Federal Government and learn that the Bill of Rights impacts their lives daily.  During the second semester the students will become U.S. Congressmen/women in a national simulation where they will draft their own Federal legislation, act as a committee member and vote on legislation.  They will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to represent a constituency and produce laws that are impacting, relevant and beneficial for our country.

Economics
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall only)
Target grade range: 11th-12th

Section 1: Monday 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Colleen Finley
Textbook: Economics Student Text, 2nd edition, ISBN: 978-1-59166-411-6  Price: $44.44 new from BJU http://www.bjupress.com/product/200410 or buy used but be sure ISBN and edition (2nd) match.
Test booklet ISBN: 978-1-59166-413-0 http://www.bjupress.com/product/200444?path=61141&spot=1 usually consumable so not readily available used, but again if you find a set, please check edition (2nd) and ISBN.

Description: Introduces and explores key principles of economics from household purchases to the stock market. Each chapter includes personal finance sections which explain important economic principles and provide practical information about budgeting, banking, debt, credit and interest. Students will also learn about issues related to national economic systems and policies.

Pre-Law / Mock Trial
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  Mondays at 11 am ET
Teacher: Attorney Leslee Dirnberger
Textbook: An Introduction to Law, Law Study, and the Lawyer's Role by James E. Moliterno and Fredric Ira Lederer, Mock Trial Materials- online.

Description: The purpose of this class is to provide students with an introduction to the legal field and to assess their interest in studying law.  This class has several components including virtual mock trial; pre-law advisement; an introduction to legal concepts (court structure, case law method, legal theories, etc.).  We will explore the following questions: What is it like to be an attorney?  What is law school like?  What kind of jobs can lawyers get? We will also conduct a full Mock Trial during the last 2 classes that will be open for all Landry Academy students and parents!

All class times are U.S. eastern time and are 90 minutes long.

History / Geography

Our classes are divided into three different levels that correspond roughly to the upper elementary grades (4th – 6th), middle school grades (7th – 9th), and high school grades (9th – 12th).  As with other Landry Academy classes, these are guidelines to assist parents in deciding which classes are appropriate for their children.

For our Discovery classes (4th – 6th grades), we offer one-semester classes that give students a solid overview of the history and geography of the United States and the world.  Students may take these history and geography classes simultaneously, or in whatever order works best for them.

During the middle grades (6th – 9th grades), our Exploration classes offer both year-long survey classes as well as one-semester specialty classes.  Typically students will take Exploring World History, followed by Exploring US History.  Then students have the option to take specialty classes or to begin their high school studies.

When students are ready for high school classes (9th – 12th grades), our department offers them many choices.  Students may follow a Traditional Track or a Classical Track in their approach to history, or they may take a combination of classes from both of these tracks.

Our Traditional Track presents a sequence that is familiar:  World Geography, World History, US History, and then during the 4th year students can take Government and Economics, or our one-semester specialty classes.  These classes can be taken in any order.

Our Classical Track employs a classical methodology in its approach to history, with students taking one year of Ancient History, one year of Medieval History, and one year of Modern History.  Both US and world history are covered in these classes.  Our Classical Track classes correspond to courses in the English department that also follow this methodology.  During the 4th year, students have the option to take a Government and Economic series, our one-semester specialty classes, or one of our Traditional Track classes.

Our specialty classes are one-semester classes that focus on a particular aspect of history, giving students an opportunity to deepen and enrich their study of history.  Before taking these one-semester classes at the middle- and high school-levels, we recommend that students have some background in US and world history.

For questions about our history and geography classes, please contact our history department coordinator, Susan Eggers at SEggers@LandryAcademy.com

Discovery classes

Discovering United States History

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (fall only)

Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1: Monday 11 am ET ALMOST FULL

Teacher: Becky Frank

Textbook: Exploring American History - second edition, 2009, Christian Liberty Press. ISBN: 1932971459

Description: This class is a fun, fast-paced introduction to United States History at the 4th-6th grade level from the Vikings to Ronald Reagan. Using a Christian Worldview, we will look at historic events through the eyes of the people who made history.   Be prepared to put on your creative caps and go back in history as we write journal entries from the Oregon Trail, create flags for a Revolutionary regiment, and put together cool 3-D maps to better understand the history of our country.  This course is a good preparation for History 201.

Discovering World History- Creation to the Resurrection

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)

Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1: Thursday 3 pm ET ALMOST FULL

Teacher: Julie Horton

Textbook: The Mystery of History: Creation to the Resurrection, 2nd edition, volume 1, paperback, 2010, the Mystery of History series, Bright Ideas Press.

Description: Think history is boring?  Well, think again!  History isn’t a collection of dates to memorize and facts to learn about a bunch of people who are now dead.  History is full of fascinating stories about real people and extraordinary events. Through the textbook, activities, and online lectures and discussions, students will get a solid introduction to the Old Testament world and ancient empires which will whet their appetites for more!  We will also discuss current events as they are relevant.  In an age where kids are too often consumed with what’s on their IPods, it is good to develop an awareness of what’s happening in the world.

Because I strongly believe that it is never too early to develop study skills which will carry a student through high school and beyond, we will spend some of our class time learning ways to “work smarter, not harder.”  Although I don’t require it, I suggest that parents allow your students to write in their books.  We will discuss techniques for effective highlighting, flashcards, note-taking, and planning a study schedule.

Most importantly, history is the ongoing story of God’s creation and His redemptive work.  Believers are called to be “salt and light” in our culture, and the lessons of history can equip students to be more effective as citizens, future voters, and even future leaders of our country.

Discovering World History - Early Church Through the Middle Ages

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)

Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1: Tuesdays 3 pm ET ALMOST FULL

Teacher: Julie Horton

Textbook: The Mystery of History, Volume 2, The Early Church and the Middle Ages, 2nd edition (2010), by Linda Lacour Hobar. Bright Ideas Press.

Description: Many students and parents who have taken the Intro to World History---Creation through the Resurrection class have asked for the sequel.  Well, here it is!  Students may take this class even without having taken the first one.

Think history is boring?  Well, think again!  History isn’t a collection of dates to memorize and facts to learn about a bunch of people who are now dead.  History is full of fascinating stories about real people and extraordinary events. Through the textbook, activities, and online lectures and discussions, students will delve into this exciting period in history.  We will also have regular discussions of current events.

Because I strongly believe that it is never too early to develop study skills which will carry a student through high school and beyond, we will spend some of our class time learning ways to “work smarter, not harder.”  Although I don’t require it, I suggest that parents allow your students to write in their books.  We will discuss techniques for effective highlighting, flash cards, note-taking, and planning a study schedule.

Most importantly, history is the ongoing story of God’s creation and His redemptive work.  Believers are called to be “salt and light” in our culture, and the lessons of history can equip students to be more effective as citizens, future voters, and even future leaders of our country.

Discovering United States Geography

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (fall only)

Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1:  Monday 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL

Teacher: Susan Eggers

Textbooks: Our 50 States: A Family Adventure Across America, ISBN: 9780689867170; States & Capitals Songs; Maps, Charts & Graphs Level D, ISBN: 9780813621357

Description:  This course will be a virtual trip from sea to shining sea!  Students will learn basic geography terms and their applications while touring each state of the Union.  During our journey we’ll memorize the location of the states and their capitals.  Each of us will have the opportunity to study our own state in more depth and share what makes our home a wonderful and unique place to live.

Discovering World Geography

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (spring only)

Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1: Monday 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL

Teacher: Susan Eggers

Textbooks:  Maps, Charts & Graphs Level G (ISBN: 9780813621388); A Child’s Geography Volume 1 (ISBN: 1-932786-32-5); Children Just Like Me, ISBN: 978-0789402011;Geography Songs; OPTIONAL National Geographic Student Atlas of the World, 3rd Edition or another similar student atlas (ISBN:9781426304460)

Description: Get ready to chart a course for a trip around the world!  We will travel to all regions of our glorious planet encountering marvelous natural wonders and meeting the people who live there.  You will learn about how families and children in other countries live their daily lives and even the foods they eat.  We’ll find out about all the different types of land on all the continents.  Just like a real world traveler keeps souvenirs and a journal, you will write “postcards home” to recall your journey of a lifetime.

Heroes of American History

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (spring only)

Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1:  Monday 11 am ET

Teacher:  Becky Frank

Textbook: Profiles from History, Volume 2 by Ashley M. Wiggers (ISBN-13: 978-1931397643).

Description:  This class will study the lives of  men and women who impacted American History. Through assigned readings, lecture, classroom activities, homework assignments, and discussions students will examine what is takes to be a “hero” and how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Assignments for this class will be “hands on” or “in the footsteps” in nature. (think 3-d models, writing first person letters, journal entries, and the like). This class will cover the scope of American History and build on the content of Intro to US History (although that class is not a prerequisite).

American History with the American Girls I:  Kaya, Felicity, Caroline & Josefina (1764-1824)

Prerequisite: None (reading is required, or adult help with reading the books) (no doll ownership required)

Class Length:  One semester (fall only)

Target grade range:  4th-6th

Section:  Thursdays 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL

Teacher:  Marji McIlvane

Materials:  Access to reading at least first two books in each series – checking out from the library is fine.  A working microphone is required (and a webcam would be very nice).

Description:  Take a journey through American history with the stories of the American Girls – this semester, we will study the years 1764-1824 with Kaya, Felicity, Caroline and Josefina – different regions of the nation, different ethnicities, different ways of life.  Through the eyes of these girls we will explore the time periods, the major historical events, the culture, the foods, the games, and how real world events impact the daily life of every citizen – even children.  We will also look at the girls’ families, behaviors, and choices in the light of Biblical truth, and discuss how the authors present the facts – we will even sneak in some discussions of ways to discern an author’s probable worldview through his or her work.  Students will keep a timeline, and from each time period do one craft, prepare a food, and learn to play a common game.  Students will “teach” each other through brief oral reports, and fill out her own “Book Response Form” for each girl we study.  Serious history through some girlish fun!

American History with the American Girls II:  Marie-Grace & Cécile, Kirsten, & Addy (1853-1864)

Prerequisite: None (reading is required, or adult help with reading the books) (no doll ownership required)

Class Length:  One semester (spring only)

Target grade range:  4th-6th

Section:  Thursdays 1 pm ET

Teacher:  Marji McIlvane

Materials:  Access to reading at least first two books in each series – checking out from the library is fine.  A working microphone is required (and a webcam would be very nice).

Description:  Take a journey through American history with the stories of the American Girls – this semester, we will study the years 1853-1864 with Marie-Grace & Cécile, Kirsten and Addy – different regions of the nation, different ethnicities, different ways of life during a tumultuous time in our nation.  Through the eyes of these girls we will explore the time periods, the major historical events, the culture, the foods, the games, and how real world events impact the daily life of every citizen – even children.  We will also look at the girls’ families, behaviors, and choices in the light of Biblical truth, and discuss how the authors present the facts – we will even sneak in some discussions of ways to discern an author’s probable worldview through his or her work.  Students will keep a timeline, and from each time period do one craft, prepare a food, and learn to play a common game.  Students will “teach” each other through brief oral reports, and fill out her own “Book Response Form” for each girl we study.  Serious history through some girlish fun!

American History with the American Girls III:  Samantha, Rebecca, Kit & Molly (1904-1944)- Coming 2014-2015 School Year

Prerequisite: None (reading is required, or adult help with reading the books) (no doll ownership required)

Class Length:  One semester (will be available 2014-2015 school year)

Target grade range:  4th-6th

Section:  TBA

Teacher:  Marji McIlvane

Materials:  Access to reading at least first two books in each series – checking out from the library is fine.  A working microphone is required (and a webcam would be very nice).

Description:  Take a journey through American history with the stories of the American Girls – this semester, we will study the years 1904-1944 with Samantha, Rebecca, Kirsten and Molly – different regions of the nation, different ethnicities, different ways of life.  Through the eyes of these girls we will explore the time periods, the major historical events, the culture, the foods, the games, and how real world events impact the daily life of every citizen – even children.  We will also look at the girls’ families, behaviors, and choices in the light of Biblical truth, and discuss how the authors present the facts – we will even sneak in some discussions of ways to discern an author’s probable worldview through his or her work.  Students will keep a timeline, and from each time period do one craft, prepare a food, and learn to play a common game.  Students will “teach” each other through brief oral reports, and fill out her own “Book Response Form” for each girl we study.  Serious history through some girlish fun!

Exploration classes

Exploring World History

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 2 semesters

Target grade range: 7th-9th

Section 1: Tuesday 3 pm ET

Teacher: Susan Eggers

Textbook:  History of the World, 4th ed., Abeka code #66524

Description:  During this year-long survey course, we will travel through the history of God’s wonderful world.  Approaching the subject from a Christian worldview, we will use the textbook and written sources from various historical eras to study the history of the world from ancient times through the present.  Students will be responsible for weekly readings and for assignments based on our readings.  Participation in class discussions about our readings will allow students to share ideas and perspectives.  Short written assignments and papers will give the students an opportunity to explore and share their discoveries about events and people that have shaped our world.

Exploring United States History

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 2 semesters

Target grade range: 7th-9th

Section 1: Mondays at 7 pm ET

Teacher: Attorney Benjamin Boyd

Textbook: The American Republic, by Rachel C. Larson, PhD, Third Edition.  BJU Press, 2010.

Description: This class tells “the fascinating story of how people from different parts of the world turned a wilderness into the most powerful nation on earth.” (Textbook, Intro.)  US History 201 covers the main events of this story, one chapter a week, from the original inhabitants of the Americas and the discovery of the New World, all the way to the War on Terror, Hurricane Katrina, and President Obama’s election.  This class introduces students to the study of American History from a biblical perspective, and in particular, encourages students to understand how God acts in history to accomplish His purposes.  US History 201 is more than a study of names, battles, and dates.  In addition, this class focuses on the founding principles wound through this history, the principles that made our country what it is – and which we must return our country to.

History Up Close:  The Colonial Period

Prerequisites: none

Class length: one semester (fall only)

Target grade range: 6th-8th

Section 1:  Wednesdays at 11 am ET

Teacher: Becky Frank

Textbooks: American Heritage American Voices: Colonies and Revolution by David C. King ISBN 0-471-44391-3

Description:  This class is a detailed study of American History from the beginning of the Lost Colony through the end of the Revolutionary War.  Students will use primary and secondary sources to examine the people and events during the formation of our country.  They will strive to see God’s hand in American History and attempt to put themselves in the footsteps of men and women were there.

History Up Close:  The Westward Movement

Prerequisites: none

Class length: one semester (spring only)

Target grade range: 6th-8th

Section 1:  Wednesdays at 11 am ET

Teacher: Becky Frank

Textbooks: American Heritage American Voices: Westward Expansion by David C. King ISBN 978-1-118-43608-0

Description:  This class is a detailed study of America’s expansion from 13 small colonies on the East Coast of North America to the West Coast and beyond. Students will use primary and secondary sources to examine the people and events during the formation of our country.  They will strive to see God’s hand in American History and attempt to put themselves in the footsteps of men and women were there.

Windows to the World I: World History through Literature & Missions

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (fall only)

Target grade range: 6th-9th

Section 1: Wednesday 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL

Teacher: Marji McIlvaine

Textbook: TBA

Description: For this course we travel around the world and through different time periods with world literature -- missionary biographies of different regions, and then fiction and/or non-fiction books set in those regions. Oh, the literature is outstanding! We address basic elements of literature as they read the novels (plot, point of view, literary terms, etc.), the students write different kinds of short essays, explore the culture and the spiritual climates(including the 10/40 Window), and they keep a timeline and a book of maps (marking major features on each country's map and a world map). The literature comes from all time periods (thus the timeline). We learn a lot about missionaries' lives (in history and a few current), the need of the culture for Truth, how the culture's view of God affects what happens in the country and in its people's lives, and how God is at work through time and place.

Parents may purchase the books or check them out of the library -- a list will be made available to those registered for the class. General world regions we plan to cover: India, Burma, Africa,  South America, China, Korea, Southern Pacific Islands.

What it is not: It is not a typical curriculum-based, chronological move through world history. We step out of that box and move through different time periods, always with a view to the present country or region. The assignments include a lot of reading, so the student and parent must commit to reading the books (usually very interesting). If a student has reading issues, it is fine if the parent reads them aloud to the student -- but there must be a commitment to do the reading. Other assignments are hands-on and designed to engage the student in the region's culture, history and spiritual realities. We will include videos, music, foods, and customs. Students will be asked occasionally to prepare a food and serve it to their families.

 

Windows to the World II: World History through Literature & Missions

Prerequisites: Windows to the World 1 class not necessary, but helpful

Class length: 1 semester (spring only)

Target grade range: 6th-9th

Section 1: Wednesday 1 pm ET

Teacher: Marji McIlvaine

Textbook:  None.  Instructor will supply assignment sheets and readings through research

Description: For this course we continue to travel around the world and through different time periods with world literature -- missionary biographies of different regions, and then fiction and/or non-fiction books set in those regions. Oh, the literature is outstanding! The students keep a timeline and a book of maps (marking major features on each country's map and a world map). The literature comes from all time periods (thus the timeline). We learn a lot about missionaries' lives (in history and a few current), the need of the culture for Truth, how the culture's view of God affects what happens in the country and in its people's lives, and how God is at work through time and place.  Students will fill out a “Book Response Form” about each book read which synthesizes the culture and history learned from the books read.

Parents may purchase the books or check them out of the library -- a list will be made available to those registered for the class. General world regions we plan to cover this semester are: Africa, Egypt, Ecuador, and Germany and/or Spain.

What this class is not:  It is not a typical curriculum-based, chronological move through world history. We step out of that box and move through different time periods, always with a view to the present country or region. The assignments include a lot of reading, so the student and parent must commit to reading the books (usually very interesting).   If a student has reading issues, it is fine if the parent reads them aloud to the student -- but there must be a commitment to do the reading. Other assignments are hands-on and designed to engage the student in the region's culture, history and spiritual realities. We will include videos, music, foods, and customs.  Students will be asked occasionally to prepare a food and serve it to their families.  Good working microphone necessary.

Interpretation classes (high school)

Traditional track

World Geography

Prerequisites: Basic geography terminology and basic map skills

Class length: 2 semesters

Target grade range: 7th-11th

Section 1:  Wednesday 9 am ET ALMOST FULL

Section 2:  Thursdays 1 pm ET

Teacher: Susan Eggers

Textbooks: Cultural Geography, 3rd ed., Bob Jones University Press, student text, ISBN: 978-1-59166-496-3, and student activities manual, ISBN: 978-1-59166-778-0

Description:  This year-long course provides students with an understanding of both the physical and cultural geography of God’s amazing world.  We will study the earth’s topography, landforms, climate, and map features.  We will take this knowledge and explore the physical geography of different parts of the world.  As we study these different places, we will learn about the cultures of people living around the world.  We live in an increasingly global society, and a thorough study of world geography will help students as they navigate this new global world system.

World History

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 2 semesters

Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Tuesday 1 pm ET FULL

Section 2: Wednesdays 3 pm ET

Teacher: Susan Eggers

Textbook:  World History, 3rd ed., 2 vols., Bob Jones University Press, ISBN:  978-1-59166-984-5

Description:  Explore the fascinating history of world civilizations in this comprehensive, challenging, and fast-paced year-long survey of world history.  Approaching the subject from a Christian worldview, we will study world history from ancient times through the present.  Students will be responsible for readings from the textbook as well as from written sources from various historical eras, and assignments based on our readings will be due each week.  Participation in class discussions about our readings will allow students to share their ideas and perspectives.  Map work and timelines will help students make connections between events around the world.  An important element of this course will be writing assignments, including paragraphs and essays based on common readings and one short research paper (due in the spring).  As students work on their research papers, they will learn how to find primary and secondary sources, how to take notes and organize them, how to develop a thesis, how to prepare a bibliography, and how to write a history research paper.

United States History

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 2 semesters

Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Friday 1 pm ET FULL

Section 2: Thursdays 1 pm ET

Teacher: Julie Horton

Textbook: The Bible and A Beka United States History: Heritage of Freedom.  3rd edition (code number 103462 on the Abeka website)

Description: If your students’ perception of history is that it’s a collection of boring facts about dead people and endless dates to memorize, this class will be transformative. History is full of fascinating stories about real people and extraordinary events. This class is not easy; the textbook is meaty and the lectures challenge students to hone their critical thinking skills. But students report that they are excited about coming to class, and parents report that their children are eager to discuss what they’re learning.

In addition to U.S. history, this class incorporates regular discussion of current events, which is one of the most popular parts of the course. Believers are called to be “salt and light” in our culture, and this class will equip students to be more effective as citizens, future voters, and even future leaders of our country.

Because I strongly believe that it is never too early to develop study skills which will carry a student through high school and beyond, we will spend some of our class time learning ways to “work smarter, not harder.”  Although I don’t require it, I suggest that parents allow your students to write in their books.  We will discuss techniques for effective highlighting, flashcards, note-taking, and planning a study schedule.

Classical Track

Ancient History

Prerequisites:  none

Class length:  2 semesters

Target grade range:  8th-12th

Section 1: Tuesdays at 1:00 pm

Teacher:  Ellen Scoggins

Textbook:  The History of the Ancient World:  From the Earliest Accounts through the Fall of Rome by Susan Wise Bauer (ISBN 978-0-393-05974-8)

Description:  Most Christians have wondered how the history of ancient civilization corresponds with biblical history. This course will explore the answer to that question and much more!  Our textbook will be used as the foundation of this study with primary source documents, historical novels, and Internet research being utilized as well. This course will be writing-intensive; some assignments will be essays of varying lengths, creative writing, and a short research paper. In this highly interactive class, students will participate in lively discussions, give oral presentations on various topics, and share their work on assigned projects.  Map work and timelines will help solidify the students’ understanding of the “where’s” and "when's" of the ancient world.  Because a culture and its literature are so closely intertwined, it is highly recommended that students take Ancient Literature concurrently as part of the Classical Track.

Medieval History

Prerequisites:  none

Class length:  2 semesters

Target grade range:  9th-12th

Section 1:  Fridays 9 am ET

Teacher:  TBA

Textbook:  World History, 4th ed., Bob Jones University Press, 2013.  ISBN: 978-1-60682-118-3

World History Student Activities Manual (4th ed.), 2013.  ISBN:  978-1-60682-190-9

Description: As Part II in the Classical Track series, this course will begin in the Middle Ages and end with the French Revolution.  By studying famous texts students will be able to not merely study history but understand the purpose and intent of authors who lived it.  Classical courses focus more on primary texts than on the secondary opinion of others who have read the same texts.  This course will delve directly into reading and dissecting major works of the Middle Ages that will explain the survival of classics and literacy.  Consequently, students will see how major texts, speeches, and actions inspired men and women to commit the actions that we understand today as history.  From the Crusades, the Magna Carta, the Reformation, the Renaissance, to the famous Revolutions we will examine how these events shaped world history.

Modern History
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 11th-12th
Section 1: Tuesdays 9 am ET
Teacher: Gene Doremus

Textbook: World History, 4th ed., Bob Jones University Press, 2013.  ISBN: 978-1-60682-118-3

Description: Welcome to a History course taught using a classical methodology at the rhetoric stage. You should already have the basic timelines of history and be able to link the cause and effect of major historical events.  This course will challenge your speaking, writing and most importantly, your thinking skills.  You will be asked to analyze and synthesize the recent past.  Why did the western world move in one direction rather than another?  What would have been the effects if it took another path?   You will be differentiating ideas, forming opinions and then supporting those opinions with sound logical arguments.  This course starts when and where Napoleon ended, Europe 1815. Topics for analysis and discussion include: the industrial revolution, the advent of “Isms,” the rise of nationalism, Europe’s wealth and power, democracy, WWI, the Russian revolution, the rise of dictatorships and the struggle to suppress them, the Cold War, the end of colonialism, the collapse of communism and the rise of terrorism, and the new global economy.  This course is Christian based; in other words you will be continually asked to consider the secular world view versus the Christian world view in light of God’s plan of redemption.

Specialty classes

The Christian History of America’s Founding
Prerequisites: none
Class length: Summer Session 2
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Daily at 7 pm ET
Teacher: Attorney Ben Boyd

Textbook:  Never Before in History: America's Inspired Birth [Hardcover],

by Gary Amos and Richard Gardiner

ISBN-13: 978-0964210424

Description: The Christian History of America's Founding is a one semester

summer class that connects the story of American political liberty with the

story of American religious liberty. First, for the political and religious

background, we study the Protestant Reformation, the English Civil War

and the English Glorious Revolution, and the effect of these events upon

the American founding. Second, for the social background, we examine the

English Common Law and its impact on America, the Colonial system of

education, and family life amongst the Colonial Puritans. Lastly, we study

the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution

of the United States and conclude by seeing just how political liberty and

religious liberty in American produced the original First Amendment doctrine

of the separation of church and state. This class has something for

everyone: battles, wars, sermons, witch trials, and lessons on Puritan

courtship and how to choose baby names.

Cold War I

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (fall only)

Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  Wednesday 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL

Teacher: John Willoughby

Textbook: Martin Gilbert: A History of the Twentieth Century: The Concise Edition of the Acclaimed World History Publication Date: December 17, 2002 | ISBN-10: 006050594X | ISBN-13: 978-0060505943. John Gaddis: The Cold War. Publisher: Penguin Books (January 25, 2007) ISBN-10: 0141025328 ISBN-13: 978-0141025322. Richard Wurmbrand:Tortured for Christ. Publisher: Hodder Christian Books (October 21, 2004) ISBN-10: 0340863684 ISBN-13: 978-0340863688

Description:  The first semester of the Cold War courses will cover the onset of the Cold War closely examining the reasons for its start as well as painting a clear picture of differing ideologies.  Students will gain an understanding of the complicated ideals associated with Communism and Socialism.  They will also review the reasons that war time allies became post war enemies.  The events of WWII had a major impact on the onset of the Cold War and created political hot spots around the globe.  These locations allowed for the USSR and the US to push each other to the brink of war.  One such example is the Korean War.  Of important review will be the development of nuclear weapons and the political strategies used to make them threatening. Students will also study the rise of Communism in China and realize the global implications of such an event.  The semester will conclude with the year 1961. Semester two for the Cold War will continue with a focused study on Fidel Castro, Cuba, and the Cuban Missile Crisis.  The second semester will follow the Cold War through the end in 1991 and review the lasting impacts.

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The Cold War was a very important political and social issue during the second half of the 20th Century (1945-1991) and was a standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union.  It was identified as the “Cold War” in 1947 by an Aid for Harry Truman because of the political stalemate that had been created by the opposing ideologies.  This political stalemate pushed the world to the brink of disaster in the form of nuclear war on several occasions as well as small confrontations around the globe.  America, along with it Judeo-Christian ethic, found itself under attack by Communism, a theory proposed by Karl Marx in 1848 in The Communist Manifesto.   Communism was basically about equality but human nature corrupted it resulting in the horrific death of millions of Russians at the hands of the Soviet State.  The United States took a stand against the political and moral implications of Communism resulting in “hot spots” around the globe such as the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.  Billions of dollars were spent on weapons development and technology in the form of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles or ICBM’s. The Space race was a direct result that ended with landing on the moon.  The impact of Communism on our current globalized economy and political atmosphere is far reaching and worthy of evaluation.

This  course on the Cold War’(spaced over two semesters) will take students through the events of 1945-1991.  Students will gain an understanding of the events preceding the Cold War, as well as those that unfolded throughout.  The impact of the Cold War coming to a close will also be evaluated.  During the process students will have the opportunity to research specific aspects of the Cold War that interest them in order to produce a 1000 word maximum historical research paper.  This research process will teach them many of the necessary skills required to write papers at the university level.  Students will also develop their ability to critically analyze historical accounts of events through the essay process.  After completing the course students will be able to confidently approach the essay writing process aiding them in University courses as well as with the SAT.

Students will also have the opportunity to evaluate the impact of the Cold War and in particular Communism on Christianity.  Both the Russian and Chinese Churches have suffered greatly at the hands of the Communist State, yet have maintained a viable presence in both countries.  The ethical considerations of Communism will be reviewed in light of their confrontation with Biblical Faith.

Cold War II

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (spring only)

Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  Wednesday 1 pm ET

Teacher: John Willoughby

Textbook: Martin Gilbert: A History of the Twentieth Century: The Concise Edition of the Acclaimed World History Publication Date: December 17, 2002 | ISBN-10: 006050594X | ISBN-13: 978-0060505943. John Gaddis: The Cold War. Publisher: Penguin Books (January 25, 2007) ISBN-10: 0141025328 ISBN-13: 978-0141025322. Robert F. Kennedy: Thirteen Days; A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crises. Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (November 1999) ISBN-10: 0393318346 ISBN-13: 978-0393318340

Description:  Semester Two of the cold War takes off where the first semester ended.  It starts with a review of Fidel Castro and the Cuban Missile Crisis.  Many Historians consider the Cuban Missile Crisis to be the apex of the Cold War.  The 1960’s were a time of technical advancement as seen in the space race as well as a cooling off, titled Détente.  The world became more globalized and did not leave as much room for two superpowers to push the world to the edge of disaster.  The political climate of both the USSR and the US thawed a bit and allowed for better communications.  Students will reflect on the changing nature of the Cold War and will analyze how these changes were able to take place.  They will also review the collapse of the Cold War and how events in Eastern Europe as well as the Helsinki Final Act played a major part in bringing down the Soviet Union.  Students will study the ongoing forces of Communism in the form of China, Cuba, and North Korea and will analyze the lasting impact of Communism on the world.

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The Cold War was a very important political and social issue during the second half of the 20th Century (1945-1991) and was a standoff between the United States and the Soviet Union.  It was identified as the “Cold War” in 1947 by an Aid for Harry Truman because of the political stalemate that had been created by the opposing ideologies.  This political stalemate pushed the world to the brink of disaster in the form of nuclear war on several occasions as well as small confrontations around the globe.  America, along with it Judeo-Christian ethic, found itself under attack by Communism, a theory proposed by Karl Marx in 1848 in The Communist Manifesto.   Communism was basically about equality but human nature corrupted it resulting in the horrific death of millions of Russians at the hands of the Soviet State.  The United States took a stand against the political and moral implications of Communism resulting in “hot spots” around the globe such as the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.  Billions of dollars were spent on weapons development and technology in the form of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles or ICBM’s. The Space race was a direct result that ended with landing on the moon.  The impact of Communism on our current globalized economy and political atmosphere is far reaching and worthy of evaluation.

This  course on the Cold War’(spaced over two semesters) will take students through the events of 1945-1991.  Students will gain an understanding of the events preceding the Cold War, as well as those that unfolded throughout.  The impact of the Cold War coming to a close will also be evaluated.  During the process students will have the opportunity to research specific aspects of the Cold War that interest them in order to produce a 1000 word maximum historical research paper.  This research process will teach them many of the necessary skills required to write papers at the university level.  Students will also develop their ability to critically analyze historical accounts of events through the essay process.  After completing the course students will be able to confidently approach the essay writing process aiding them in University courses as well as with the SAT.

Students will also have the opportunity to evaluate the impact of the Cold War and in particular Communism on Christianity.  Both the Russian and Chinese Churches have suffered greatly at the hands of the Communist State, yet have maintained a viable presence in both countries.  The ethical considerations of Communism will be reviewed in light of their confrontation with Biblical Faith.

Contemporary World Issues

Prerequisite:  World History

Target grade range: 11th-12th

Section 1: Thursdays 5 pm ET

Teacher: Kevin Hamilton
Description:  This course is designed for the 21st century Christian as an introduction to issues and trends facing the contemporary world.  In this course, students will be presented with controversial and challenging topics currently facing global citizens and world leaders, and develop skills for critical thinking so they can formulate their own opinions and work toward viable solutions for the future.      It will be taught from a conservative Christian Worldview.

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, new technologies have brought us into a new global era, in which events occurring in one country immediately impact countries thousands of miles away.  New challenges have arisen from these global connections which require thoughtful and decisive responses.  Some of these challenges include the increasing clashes between cultures, the rise of radicalism, the economic interdependence of the world populations, a need to define human rights that can be universally accepted, and the roles and responsibilities of developed nations in regards to developing nations.  Students will use critical thinking skills and knowledge in approaching these issues to search for Christian answers to these challenges.  In order to be effective as individuals and leaders, our future citizens need to be confident in their ability to make informed decisions as well as to be able to work with others from diverse backgrounds.   

This course will look at complex and controversial topics that rarely have simple solutions.  While this class will be structured within a Christian framework, students will be required to view issues from multiple perspectives in order to construct solutions.  Online discussion will be implemented to help facilitate student dialogue, and there will be written assignments in which students develop and defend their position on a specific issue.  

History of Airpower

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (spring only)

Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Wednesday 1 pm ET

Teacher: Lieutenant Colonel Gene Doremus

Textbook: Aerospace Science: A Journey into Aviation History by Linda F. Sackie, 2007, ISBN 9780536333834 - can be purchased used on amazon or new by clicking here

Description: The invention of the airplane is widely accepted as one of the greatest inventions of all time. And to think it happened just over 100 years ago! A short sixty-five years after the Wright Brothers, we landed on the moon. And now we have pilots sitting in Nevada, flying unmanned aircraft over Afghanistan. The story of the airplane is truly amazing.

This course focuses on the development of flight throughout the centuries. It starts with ancient civilizations, then progresses through time to modern day. The emphasis is on civilian and military contributions to aviation; the development, modernization, and transformation of the Air Force; and a brief astronomical and space exploration history. It is interspersed with concise overviews of the principles of flight to include basic aeronautics, aircraft motion and control, flight power, and rockets. Throughout the course, there are readings, videos, hands-on activities, and in-text exercises to guide in the reinforcement of the materials.

History of Communism:  Russia and China

Prerequisites:  none

Class length:  1 semester (offered fall semesters)

Target grade range: 9th- 12th

Section 1:  Wednesday 3 pm ET

Teacher:  Susan Eggers

Textbook:  TBA

Description:  The ideology of Communism has had a tremendous impact on the 20th century and continues to affect global affairs today.  In this class we will study the origins of Communist thought in the 19th century and explore how these ideas impacted the history of the Soviet Union and China.  We will spend some time discussing the early history of these nations and then look at the development of Communism in these two huge countries.  Because Communist teaching denounces religion, it's important for Christians today to understand this ideology and its influence in order to reach the billions of people living in these parts of the world.  In this class, we will use various readings, both primary and secondary, to study the history of Communism in China and the Soviet Union.

History of Modern Israel

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (fall only)

Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1:  Thursday 1 pm ET

Teacher: Michael Dakwar

Textbook: TBA

Description: This course, taught by a Christian Israeli, is designed to give students an understanding of the history and background of present-day Israel.  As a survey course, it will trace the amazing history of modern Israel from the evolution of call to return to the land of the present.  The course will include the history of the Israeli-Arab conflict, the development of the Jewish settlement, the early conflict between Israeli settlers and Arabs, the creation of the State of Israel and the birth of the refugee problem. The wars and tensions between Israel and neighboring Arab states will be discussed. The Palestinian in Gaza and the West Bank and the status of the Arab minority in Israel will also be explored. The object of this course is to give the students a basic understanding of the modern state of Israel and the root of the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict.

Introduction to Islamic History

Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Tuesdays 5 pm ET

Teacher: Kevin Hamilton

Textbook:  TBD

Description:  With over 1.5 billion followers, Islam is the second largest world religion, and is growing at an incredible rate.  Since its foundation in the 7th century, Islam has had a tremendous impact on world history.  For the 21st century Christian learner, it is important to have a strong understanding of this religion and its fundamental beliefs and history.  

This course will trace the social, economic, cultural, and political developments of Islam from its beginning until the contemporary era. Special attention will be given to understanding the distinctions between Islam and other world religions, as well as how current issues facing the Middle East and the world can be linked to historical events and processes.   

Society, Information Technology, and Ethics (SITE) I

Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered in fall)

Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Thursdays 1 pm ET

Teacher: John Willoughby

Textbook:  Exploring Design: The Elements and Principles, 4th edition  Joseph A. Gatto, Davis Publications, Inc.  ISBN-10: 1615280227 ISBN-13: 978-1615280223

Description: Technology can be found in every aspect of our lives today.  It is clearly in our smart phones and computers, but also can be found in boring products like refrigerators and vending machines.  How has the use of information technology changed our role in the world?  What kind of changes will take place in the next five years and how can we be prepared to incorporate those changes into our learning and understanding? These are some of the broad questions we will answer in the Society, Information Technology, and Ethics course.

SITE is a social and ethical issues course focused on the impact of Information Technology and associated hardware and software in the areas of business, education, church, environment, health, and government.  Technology is constantly changing and many students at the university level are preparing for jobs that do not even exist yet.  SITE provides students with an in-depth understanding of the various trends and applications of Information Technology giving them an advantage as they prepare for their futures.

One issue in particular that will be studied is the Digital Divide.  The Digital Divide is the idea that with technology, there are those who have and those who have not.  What do we do about culture groups who are now 20 or more years behind with technology?  How can they remain relevant in our emerging global society?  This is an example of the types of questions we will explore in SITE.

Semester one will introduce students to the concepts and terminology associated with information technology as well as the history of technology development in regard to computers.  Students will learn the basics of hardware and software as well as the use of peripheral components.  The focused units of SITE I are business, education, and government.  Within these frameworks students will explore the social and ethical issues that have presented themselves.  In government, for example, students will explore the controversial topics of surveillance and government regulation as well as electronic campaigning and voting which is changing the face of politics.

 

Society, Information Technology, and Ethics (SITE) II

Prerequisites: None (but SITE I is recommended)
Class length: 1 semester (offered in spring)

Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Thursdays 1 pm ET

Teacher: John Willoughby

Textbook:  Exploring Design: The Elements and Principles, 4th edition  Joseph A. Gatto, Davis Publications, Inc.  ISBN-10: 1615280227 ISBN-13: 978-1615280223

Description: This class is the second half of SITE I.  Technology can be found in every aspect of our lives today.  It is clearly in our smart phones and computers, but also can be found in boring products like refrigerators and vending machines.  How has the use of information technology changed our role in the world?  What kind of changes will take place in the next five years and how can we be prepared to incorporate those changes into our learning and understanding? These are some of the broad questions we will answer in the Society, Information Technology, and Ethics course.

Although this is a continuation from semester one it is possible to operate as a standalone course.  The semester will start off with a systematic review of the history of computers and how they have impacted our various aspects of society.  There will also be a review of hardware and software with reference to issues created as a result of constantly outdated items.  The focused units for semester two are; Environment, Health, and Church.  Within these frameworks students will explore the social and ethical issues that have presented themselves.  In Environment for example, students will explore the relationship of Moore’s Law (technology will double in speed every few years making hardware and software obsolete) and E-Waste.  There is a growing social and ethical issue with the discarding of old hardware and it is global in nature as developed societies are paying less developed societies to handle their E-waste.

 

 

U.S. Civil War

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (fall and spring)

Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Friday 11 am ET

Teacher: TBA

Textbook: The Civil War by Bruce Catton, ISBN 0618001875

Description: Between 1861 and 1865, the clash of the greatest armies the Western hemisphere had ever seen turned small towns, little-known streams, and obscure meadows in the American countryside into names we will always remember. In those great and terrible battles were the crucible of a new nation, during the Civil War the United States was truly born.

We will examine the effects of the Civil War on all Americans. You'll learn how armies were recruited, equipped, and trained. You'll learn about the hard lot of prisoners. You'll hear how soldiers on both sides dealt with the rigors of camp life, campaigns, and the terror of combat. You'll understand how slaves and their falling masters responded to the advancing war. And you will see the desperate price paid by the families so many left behind.

The Civil War was the seminal event in American history. Among the many questions you'll explore in this course have to do with the history of the war and the American Republic.

* What were the war aims of the Union and the Confederacy?

* Why did each side choose the strategy it did, and how well did each mobilize its resources behind that approach?

* How close did the South come to winning?

* By what threads did Lincoln's presidency hang in 1864?

* How did each side view the war? In the first heady days after Fort Sumter fell, Northerners predicted that talk of secession would dissipate, and Southerners boasted that any one of them could "whip 10 Yankees."

* How did those views change as the carnage reached a barely imaginable scale?

We’ll learn what those four years were like for the common soldiers, the commanding generals and civilians in their own words. I've personally visited most of the battlefields and will walk you through the excitement of those unique places in history. We'll look at life in camp, soldier life, food, little known facts and battles, strategic battle planning and tactics, etc.

World War II

Prerequisites: none

Class length: 1 semester (spring only)

Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Friday 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL

Teacher: TBA

Textbooks: Hitler’s Cross, Erwin W. Lutzer. ISBN: 0-8024-3579-3, Why the Allies Won, Richard Overy. ISBN: 978-0-393-316193, World War II: The Autobiography, Jon E. Lewis. ISBN: 978-07624-3735-1

Description: World War II has fascinated millions of readers, students, and educators since the surrender of Japan in 1945. The second great world war has been termed both humanities’ darkest hour and greatest triumph by scholars and philosophers as they evaluate the wholesale devastation and sacrifice. This class will seek to delve into not only the fact that the Allied soldiers landed on the Normandy beaches on June 6th, 1944 but also expound on what events, philosophies, and decisions predicated Allied intervention. As   R. C. Sproul notes, there are consequences for ideas, and one must either battle the idea or battle the ensuing effects of an idea. The world’s inability to halt the ideas and philosophies of Adolph Hitler mandated that they would eventually fight the radical results of Nazism at a much

Generic Registration

Would you like to take advantage of our early registration discounts but aren't yet sure which classes you want egister for? Use our "generic registration" and just register for the number of semesters you may be interested in taking. For example, if you think you may want two full year (two semester) classes and one half year (one semester) class, you would register for five "generic semesters".

After you decide which classes you want to register for, you can convert those five "generic semesters" to any classes you'd like, totaling five semesters. You would just need to let us know which classes you want no later than one month prior to the beginning of classes (click here to contact Karri Iverson when you're ready to convert your generics to specific classes). Please note that registering for generics enables you to register at the current early registration discount but does not guarantee placement in a specific class if it's full. Click here to register for generic semesters.
 

All class times are U.S. eastern time and are 90 minutes long

Math

—How to graph data clearly.

—How to spot misleading graphs.

—How to know whether two consecutive "7's" might be rolled.

—How to admire and love the "Binomial Distribution" (and why!).

—How to understand the "Poisson" and "Normal" Distributions (and why!).

—How researchers guess the average weight (or average "whatever") of a large group of people.

—How researchers determine whether one medicine is better at curing a disease than another medicine.

All class times are U.S. eastern time and are 90 minutes long.

Music

Music Theory and Composition I (the basics)
Prerequisites: Although no prior musical experience is necessary, it is recommended.  
Class length: 1 semester -  offered fall semesters
Target grade range: 7th-12th

Textbook: Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory Volumes 1 & 2 - 1998 (Discs not needed) By: Andrew Surmani
Section 1: Thursdays at 5:00 pm
Teacher: TBA
Description: Regardless of whether you are brand new to music or consider yourself intermediate (playing in a band/orchestra, work in a studio, etc.), you will rely on knowing the basics of Music Theory. This is a beneficial course to take as a foundation for pursuing music professionally or as a hobby. Learning the basics will empower you with the skills you need to read and write your own music, this is especially helpful for students who play an instrument or sing. Students will be given the tools to learn and understand music in a whole new way.　

This one-semester class is perfect for the student who is eager to understand the language of music. Music can seem daunting, but this course will introduce topics in a clear concise and even humorous way helping students to easily grasp each new concept in its entirety. Students will quickly begin implementing their knowledge through short composition projects. We will be learning the basics of musical notation including: the grand staff, time signatures, key signatures, chords, notes and rests, major and minor scales, triads, rhythm, intervals, inversions, transposition, cadences, diatonic harmony, and circle of fifths.

Especially helpful for students who play an instrument or sing, this course will give students the tools to learn and understand music in a whole new way.  Although no prior musical experience is necessary, it is recommended.  

Music Theory and Composition II (songwriting, composition & arranging)
Prerequisites: Music Theory I - The basics, or similar knowledge. Although no prior musical experience is necessary, it is recommended. 　
Class length: 1 semester -  offered spring semesters
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Textbook: Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory Volume 3 (Discs not needed) By: Andrew Surmani
Section 1: Thursdays at 5:00pm EST
Teacher: TBA　

Description: This course will empower you with the tools you need to be able to write music, by learning the rules of composition well enough to compose music on your own. This one-semester course is designed to challenge serious music students beyond the basics. Although music composition can seem complex, this course will introduce topics in a clear concise and even humorous way, helping students easily grasp each new concept in its entirety. Students will quickly begin implementing their knowledge through short composition projects.

We will discuss topics including: Songwriting, Composition, Triads, V7 Chords, Major and Minor Chord Progressions, Minor Scales, Modes (Major and Minor), Composing and Harmonizing a Melody in a Major and Minor Key, 12-bar Blues Scale, Arranging, and Lyrics. In addition to the technical skills, students will be equipped with tools and resources to pursue music with excellence. 　We will discuss building creative habits, how to avoid inspiration block, and how to be able to discern "good" music from "great" music.　

All class times are U.S. eastern time and are 90 minutes long.

Science

As a homeschool dad and former college professor who taught and advised pre-med and other science major students, I know the critical importance of adequately preparing our homeschooled students for their high school and college years. Unfortunately, many homeschooled students go to college with very little adequate training in the sciences. The goal of our science department is to change that - starting at a young age, to give students a science education that rivals other college-prep schools in the country, but from a Biblical Worldview.
Beginning with our youngest classes (4th-6th grade), we call classes what they are: Physics, Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Chemistry, rather than "General Science," "Life Science," "Physical Science," etc. This takes away the mystery and the anxiety often associated with these classes as students approach the high school years. And, it gives them a sense of confidence that is invaluable as they go through the high school years and prepare for college.  
Classes in our “Young Scientist” and “Pre” category may be taken in any order.  

Our classes focus on scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the product of that process - lab reports. We also work at helping students to be good note-takers and test-takers (critical in the high school and college years).

Regarding Earth Science and Physical Science credits as graduation recommendations:  One full year of earth science credit is obtained by taking Introduction to Airpower, Astronomy and Space and PreGeology.  One full year of physical science is obtained by taking PrePhysics and PreChemistry.

Free Lab Lits

Please note: For most of our science classes we have assembled lab kits which are provided to students at no charge. These lab kits were assembled for students specifically for each class. These are lab items necessary for the class - and, in most cases one or more items would be difficult to obtain for one of these reasons: 1) The item cannot be purchased individually or would be expensive for you to purchase individually. 2) Items would have to be purchased from multiple suppliers and you would have to pay multiple shipping fees. 3) The exact item needed for the class may not be widely available or students may end up with various versions of the item. The kits also ensure consistency in learning within a class and from class to class. All students will have identical lab supplies, will have them when needed, and our classes build on each other as students progress through the sciences. We take our science classes and our responsibility to your family's education very seriously. These lab kits are a part of our commitment to quality science education.  We're training young scientists. :)

In His Service,
~Greg Landry

Young Scientist Biology (Labs Included)
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring semesters)
Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1: Tuesdays at 11 am ET (offered fall and spring) ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Heather Getson
Section 2: Mondays at 1 pm ET (offered fall only) ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Heather Getson
Textbook / Materials: Christian Kids Explore Biology by Stephanie Redmond (can be purchased at various places online). Some items for labs will be household items and will be discussed in class. A free lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: This class will offer budding biologists an overview of plants and animals. The focus of the class will be to build excitement and fascination with God’s creation.  Students will keep a nature journal, complete reading assignments, and create their own encyclopedia.  Students will be introduced to vocabulary that they will be required to learn as they enter higher level science courses.  They will also have the opportunity to complete several hands-on activities.
We will cover topics such as: cells, taxonomy, measurement, food webs, the biosphere, photosynthesis, plants, reptiles, mammals, amphibians, water creatures, and insects. Students will also learn how to write basic lab reports, listen in class, take notes, and study for tests.

Young Scientist Anatomy and Physiology
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1: Thursday 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Debbie Stokes
Textbook / Materials:  Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy by Fullbright and Ryan. ISBN 1935495143. You only need the text - it can be purchased here and other places online. The lab kit for this class contains Young Scientist Anatomy and Physiology Manual by Greg Landry and other items which students are required to have for the lab of this class. It will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: Covers bones, muscles, joints, integumentary system, nervous system, endocrine system, the senses, blood, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, nutrition, urinary system, digestive system, genetics, and not the reproductive system. Students will also learn how to write basic lab reports, listen in class, take notes, and study for tests.

Young Scientist Chemistry
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1: Tuesdays 3 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Heather Getson
Textbook / Materials: Christian Kids Explore Chemistry by Robert and Elizabeth Ridlon (can be purchased at various places online). A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: Want to know more about why certain materials behave they way they do?  Then this first chemistry class is for you!  We will begin by studying the elements of the periodic table and move on to hands-on activities like building molecules and taking compounds apart by filtration.  Students will learn about the ways to measure different materials, test acids and bases, and make rock candy by dissolving a substance into a solution.  While working with solutions, students will be able to see how a mixture becomes saturated and how its freezing point can vary based upon its composition. There will be periodic quizzes (5) over the material in students’ books and in classes.  Overall, students will gain a great “base” understanding of the elements God made and how they are put together to form everything in this world around us. Students will also learn about lab reports and how to take notes in class and when they're reading assignments.

Young Scientist Physics
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1: Monday 11 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Heather Getson
Textbook / Materials: Christian Kids Explore Physics by Robert and Elizabeth Ridlon (can be purchased at various places online). A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: This class is a great introduction to the concepts behind more complex physics.  We will begin with what matter is, and the different ways we can measure that matter by experimenting with volume.  Students will learn how atoms and molecules make up matter and the different states matter can take- a solid, liquid, or gas.  When we engage in the unit discovering how things move, we will discuss forces and friction and build a balloon-powered car.  We will learn about Newton’s Laws of motion and why magnets behave the way they do.  Students will also put together a battery-powered circuit that shows how electricity works and powers a fan.  We will see the earth is a huge magnet with force fields and draw those field lines based on a magnet experiment.  There will be periodic quizzes (5) over the material in students’ books and in classes, giving most young scientists their first experience with quizzes.  This is a great introduction to physics and how God has made the things in our world to balance. Students will also learn about lab reports and how to take notes in class and when they're reading assignments.

Young Scientist Earth, Weather, Atmosphere
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 4th-6th

Section 1: Wednesday 9 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Jaime Jones, PA-C
Textbook / Materials: Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space by Robert and Elizabeth Ridlon (can be purchased at various places online). A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: This class is a great introduction to the concepts behind more complex topics of rocks, minerals, the atmosphere, and weather.  Students will learn how hot the earth’s core is, what causes earthquakes and tsunamis and how God designed the our atmosphere to perfectly support life.  We will make edible sedimentary rock, keep a weather journal and explore what makes up the air we breathe.  Other activities will include making a tornado in a bottle, building a simulated volcano, and “mapping” the layers of the atmosphere.  There will be periodic quizzes (5) over the material in students’ books and in classes, giving most young scientists their first experience with quizzes.  Students will also learn about lab reports and how to take notes in class and when they're reading assignments.

Animal Care Science
Prerequisites: None
Target grade range: 5th – 8th
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)

Section 1: Wednesday 11 am ET ALMOST FULL
 Teacher: Jaime Jones, PA-C
Textbook/Materials: Rural Teens & Animal Raising Large and Small Pets by Joyce Libal
ISBN 13: 978-1422200247

Description: Do you love animals?  Do you want to know about different breeds, how to take care of them, keep them healthy, and even make money from doing it?  You will learn everything you need to know concerning a wide variety of animals including chickens, geese, ducks, rabbits, goats, sheep, dairy cows, pigs and beef cattle. This includes requirements for all of the above animals regarding purchasing, housing, feeding, maintaining your stock, keeping accurate records, and getting animals to market.  We will also explore how to gather milk, use of farm animals to maintain fields, and keep records of births and selling babies.   Not only is learning to care for animals enjoyable but can be profitable too.  Animals like these produce thousands of products you use around the house every day and can be a lucrative addition to your home, property, or small farm.  Details about animal reproduction will not be addressed.

Pre-Anatomy and Physiology
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 7th-9th

Section 1: Tuesday 11 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Kerrie Childress
Textbook / Materials: Body by Design by Gillen. The lab kit for this class contains the Pre-Anatomy and Physiology Manual by Greg Landry and other items which students are required to have for the lab of this class. It will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: Similar to the high school level Anatomy and Physiology Class but only a one semester course and taught at a 7th-9th grade level. This is a great introductory course that most students find very interesting. It often sparks an interest in the medical and science fields. Covers: bones, muscles, joints, integumentary system, nervous system, endocrine system, the senses, blood, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, nutrition, urinary system, digestive system, and genetics.
Students will will perform a variety of labs and will learn how to produce quality lab reports, take notes while reading, and prepare for exams as they get ready for high school classes. They will turn in a minimum of three lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Pre-Physics
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall, spring and summer)
Target grade range: 7th-9th

Section 1: Tuesday 9 am ET fall and spring are FUL
Teacher: Heather Getson
Section 2: Monday 9 am ET (this section is not available in spring semesters) ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Heather Getson
Summer school: 11:00 am daily - first summer session ALMOST FULL
Textbook / Materials: Exploring the World of Physics: From Simple Machines to Nuclear Energy by John Hudson Tiner. (can be purchased at various places online) A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: Pre-Physics prepares students for the physics class they will take in high school.  Beginning with the characteristics of matter and motion, we will learn about famous scientists like Newton and his laws, Galileo, and Kepler.  We will study the six simple types of machines and how they make work easier, during which kids will build their own simple machine.  They will also get to launch their own aqua rocket, demonstrating force, friction, and acceleration due to gravity.  Students can make their own electric quiz board when we study electricity and experiment with magnetic poles when we reach the magnetism unit.  They will look at light through a prism, learn about the characteristics of heat and sound, and explore an introduction to nuclear physics.  There will be six quizzes over the course of the semester, including a cumulative final.  Weekly, non-graded quizzes in class will prepare students for what they need to review in a fun, non-threatening competition. Students will learn how to produce quality lab reports, take notes over reading, and prepare for exams as they get ready for high school classes. They will turn in a minimum of three lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.
Note:  Paired with Pre-Chemistry, this class will provide you with a full year of Physical Science.

Pre-Chemistry
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall, spring and summer)
Target grade range: 7th-9th

Section 1: Tuesday 9 am Fall is ALMOST FULL - Spring is FULL
Section 2:  Thursday 5 pm (offered fall and spring semesters) ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Chris Leingang

Summer school: 1:00 pm daily - first summer session ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Chris Leingang
Textbook / Materials: 1) Friendly Chemistry by Dr Joey Hajda and Lisa Hajda can be purchased here - email them at westsidebakeryllc@gmail.com with your student name and request the "Landry Academy discount code". 2) Elements of Faith by Richard Duncan, 2008, Master Books, can be purchased here or elsewhere online. 3) A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: Covers history of various aspects of chemistry, basic measurements, atoms / elements / periodic table, gases, metals, electrons, matter and its phases, pH, molecules and compounds, carbon and organic chemistry, practical chemistry, nitrogen compounds, water, etc. Labs for this course will include some hands-on labs and some virtual online labs. Additional lab supplies can be obtained at a local store and will be presented at least one week in advance of the lab. Students will learn how to produce quality lab reports, take notes while reading, and prepare for exams as they get ready for high school classes. They will turn in a minimum of three lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.
The textbook used in this class is a basic, easy to understand, high school level text. It's a great textbook for this class and prepares students well for high school Chemistry. Since this is a 7th-9th grade class and only one semester long, we will not cover the entire textbook. We will cover most of it - the topics and depth most appropriate for this class.
Note:  Paired with Pre-Physics, this class will provide you with a full year of Physical Science.

Pre-Biology
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 7th-9th

Section 1: Thursday at 11 am ET fall is FULL - spring is open
Teacher: Debbie Stokes
Section 2: Wednesday 9 am ET (this section is not available in spring semesters) ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Debbie Stokes
Textbook / Materials: Science Shepherd Life Science by Dr Scott Hardin (only the textbook). Lab information will be provided in class by the teacher. The textbook can be purchased here or elsewhere.  A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: Pre-Biology gives students an excellent overview of life sciences- starting with the classification system.  Students will learn about what the characteristics of life are, germinate and grow seeds, and see how genetics make each of us different by performing a “Switched at Birth” lab.  A major unit in this class is about the building blocks of life- the cell- what its structures and functions are, how it divides, and how the DNA inside the cell works. Students will make their own cell model with labeled structures.  We will virtually dissect a frog, physically dissect an owl pellet, cultivate bacteria and keep records with a lab journal.  We will focus on why creation is more realistic and scientific than evolution.  Students will get to experiment with an online microscope and prepare their own permanent slide. We will learn about plant dichotomy and the workings of photosynthesis.  There will be six quizzes over the course of the semester.  Weekly, non-graded quizzes in class will prepare students for what they need to review in a fun, non-threatening competition.  Students will learn how to produce quality lab reports, take notes over reading, and prepare for exams as they get ready for high school classes. They will turn in a minimum of three lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Free Lab Kits

Please note: For most of our science classes we have assembled lab kits which are provided to students at no charge. These lab kits were assembled for students specifically for each class. These are lab items necessary for the class - and, in most cases one or more items would be difficult to obtain for one of these reasons: 1) The item cannot be purchased individually or would be expensive for you to purchase individually. 2) Items would have to be purchased from multiple suppliers and you would have to pay multiple shipping fees. 3) The exact item needed for the class may not be widely available or students may end up with various versions of the item. The kits also ensure consistency in learning within a class and from class to class. All students will have identical lab supplies, will have them when needed, and our classes build on each other as students progress through the sciences. We take our science classes and our responsibility to your family's education very seriously. These lab kits are a part of our commitment to quality science education.  We're training young scientists. :)

In His Service,
~Greg Landry

Introduction to Electricity
Prerequisites:  none
Class length:  1 semester – offered in fall and spring semesters
Target grade range:  8th-12th

Section 1:  Wednesdays at 11:00 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher:  Linda McGahern
Textbook / Materials:  A class eBook will be provided for free download.  A lab kit containing items students will need for their experiments will be provided at no charge.

Description:  It is hard to imagine our world without electricity.  It touches and influences our daily lives in countless ways.  This course will explore the basics of electricity.  Beginning with the atom, we’ll cover electric charges, current flow, batteries, electrolysis, resistance, series & parallel circuits, ac/dc, electric power, magnetism, electromagnetism, inductance, transformers, motors, capacitance...  There will be lots hands-on experimenting as we make batteries, build circuits, investigate magnetic fields with a homemade galvanometer, solenoid and electromagnet, build motors, watch resistance with a rheostat, collect molecules through electrolysis, and conclude with a breadboard digital alarm.

Introduction to Marine Science
(a live look - with live on-site marine webcam video)
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester - offered fall and spring semesters
Target grade range: 5th-9th

Section 1: Fridays at 1:00 pm FULL (Fall)  -  ALMOST FULL (spring)

Section 2: Fridays at 3:00 pm NEW Section (offered fall and spring semesters)
Teacher: Jen Henriksen

Textbook / Materials:

Apologia: Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day

ISBN-13: 978-1-932012-73-6

Apologia Journaling Notebook

ISBN-13: 978-1935495123

Description: Looking for a course that’s a little “outside the box”? Look no further! This course introduces students to the basics of Marine Science and is specifically designed to make learning FUN! Regardless of where they live, students will be actively engaged as they experience regular hands-on learning opportunities, virtually. In addition to a text, this course includes the use of multi-media, live remote camera feeds, and much more! We’ll cover extensive units on marine animals, scuba diving, crustaceans, and much, much more! Students may visit an aquarium, or take a walk on the beach. They may even drag a seine net to explore the treasure of various creatures it unveils; all from the comfort of their computer! Classes will include LIVE critters and dissections.

Mrs. Henriksen resides on the west coast of Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico. She has logged literally hundreds of hours underwater as an internationally certified scuba diver. Her access to a multitude of resources will assist students with experiencing the ocean and many of God’s amazing marine creatures from a whole new perspective!

Join her as she introduces students to a side of Marine Science that will leave them begging for more! This course is a great introduction to High School Marine Biology.

PLEASE NOTE:  Mrs. Henriksen is the Director of Travel for Landry Academy. Please be advised that her travel schedule will overlap with some class dates. Some classes may need to be scheduled on alternative days. If student’s are not able to attend then, that’s fine. All classes will still be recorded for viewing later.

Introduction to Astronomy, Space, and Airpower
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall only)
Target grade range: 5th-8th

Section 1: Wednesday 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Section 2: Tuesdays at 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Lieutenant Colonel Gene Doremus

Textbook:  There are two textbooks need for this course.  The first one is a Civil Air Patrol booklet called Introduction to Flight Module 1.  It will be available for downloading from the class web page at no charge.  You are free to print pages from the pdf version.  The second textbook is called The Astronomy Book by Dr. Jonathan Henry.  You can order the book from Christianbook.com or elsewhere.  You may buy the hardcover or the pdf download version.

Description: Look up.  What do you see?  Airplanes, Sun, Moon & Stars, Satellites, The International Space Station.  This course will introduce you to all things up.
- 1st 5 weeks - Airpower.  The invention of the airplane and major developments in the warplane.
- 2nd 5 weeks - Astronomy.  Movement of celestial bodies, how we keep time, why we have seasons, survey of the solar system
- 3rd 5 weeks - Rockets, The Space Environment,  Getting into & Staying in Space
Note:  Paired with Planet Earth, this class will provide you with a full year of earth science credit.
Note: Lieutenant Colonel Gene Doremus teaches three high school level courses that are a great follow-up to this course; Science 311 - Astronomy, Science 317 - Space, and History 307 - The History of Airpower.

Pre-Geology
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 7-9

Section 1: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm ET
Teacher: Stacy Lung
Textbook:  God’s Design for Heaven and Earth:  Our Planet Earth, and Weather and Water (2 books)- published by Answers in Genesis. A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: This course will develop an understanding how our earth and its atmosphere was created by God with design and purpose.  We will cover basic geology; including rocks, minerals and plate tectonics, the hydrologic cycle, extreme weather and our atmosphere.  Paired with Airpower, Astronomy and Space, this class will provide you with a full year of earth science credit.  There will be six quizzes over the course of the semester.  Weekly, non-graded quizzes in class will prepare students for what they need to review in a fun, non-threatening competition.  Students will learn how to produce quality lab reports, take notes over reading, and prepare for exams as they get ready for high school classes. They will turn in a minimum of three lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Introduction to Medical Careers
Prerequisites: None
Target grade range: 9th – 12th
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and possibly spring)

Section 1: Friday 11 am ET
Teacher: Jaime Jones, PA-C

Textbook: The Everything Guide to Careers in Health Care by Kathy Quan

Description: Do you think you may want to work in the healthcare field but aren’t sure what’s out there?   Is the healthcare field right for you?  What training is required for each profession?  This course will explore more than 75, in demand, healthcare careers including their training requirements, job responsibilities, and salaries. We will also touch on the US healthcare delivery system, managed care, health care financing, reimbursement, insurance coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, and the impact of new technology on healthcare services.  Get a head start on career planning before entering college by having a thorough understanding of potential careers which can save you time, effort and money.

Health and Wellness
Prerequisites: None
Target grade range: 9th – 12th
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)

Section 1: Friday 9 am ET
Teacher: Jaime Jones, PA-C

Textbook/Materials: Total Health: Choices for a Winning Lifestyle by Susan Boe
Description: Ever wish our bodies came with an owner’s manual?  We have been given just such a roadmap for truly healthy living.  Health is not simply the absence of disease but is made up of the physical, mental, social and spiritual dimensions of life.  The Bible will be presented as the foundation of a healthy lifestyle.  We will explore all these facets through the study of the following topics: the human body, nutrition, fitness and exercise, disease, managing of stress/anxiety, making good/safe choices, assuming responsibility, maturity, and interpersonal relationships.  After completing this course students will have the tools to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilled life.

Biology
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Tuesday 9 am ET FULL
Teacher: Debbie Stokes
Section 2: Tuesday 1 pm ET FULL
Teacher: Debbie Stokes
Section 3: Wednesday 11 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Debbie Stokes
Section 4: Monday 11 am ET FULL
Teacher: TBA
Section 5: Tuesdays at 1 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Kerrie Childress
Section 6: Tuesdays at 11 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Debbie Stokes
Textbook / Materials: Science Shepherd Biology by Dr Scott Hardin - 2nd edition (only the textbook - you do NOT need to purchase the lab manual, etc.). Please note that we will use the new 2nd edition of the textbook which will not be available until early June Lab information will be provided in class by the teacher. The textbook can be purchased here or elsewhere. A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: Covers: cells, taxonomy, scientific method, chemistry of biology, genetics, embryology, bacteria, viruses, creation vs. evolution, biosphere, photosynthesis, invertebrates, vertebrates, plants, ecology, etc. Students will turn in a minimum of seven full lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Labs will be graded. Students will perform some labs at home with teacher direction. Other labs will be done virtually - students will have required lab reports on these labs also. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Advanced Biology
Prerequisites: Biology (no exceptions)
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1: Wednesday 3 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Diane Allen
Textbook / Materials: Campbell and Reece's Biology, 8th edition textbook, by Campbell and Reece, ISBN 0805368442, and a subscription to Biology Labs Online - the student 12 lab version ($40). Click "buy now" and then click "student online subscriptions".

Description: This course is designed to prepare students for advanced exams such as the AP Biology exam, SAT subject exam, CLEP exam, etc. It covers the cell, plant pigments and photosynthesis, membrane structure and function, diffusion and osmosis, mitosis and meiosis, evolution and creation, chromosomes, enzyme catalysis, cellular respiration, animal behavior, molecular biology, transpiration, physiology of the circulatory system, population genetics, etc. Students will be required to turn in a minimum of seven full lab reports. Labs will be done using Biology Labs Online so that students can access complex labs that would be difficult and expensive to perform at home. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Anatomy and Physiology
Prerequisites: Biology
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1: Tuesday 11 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Dr. Sonya Brouilette
Section 2: Wednesday at 9 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Dr. Sonya Brouilette
Section 3: Thursdays at 9:00 am ET OPEN
Teacher: Debbie Stokes

Textbook / Materials: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology by Scanlon and Sanders - sixth edition. ISBN 0803622562 (can be purchased at various places online). The lab kit for this class contains the Anatomy and Physiology Manual by Greg Landry and other items which students are required to have for the lab of this class. It will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: Covers bones, muscles, joints, integumentary system, nervous system, endocrine system, the senses, blood, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, immune system, respiratory system, nutrition, urinary system, digestive system, reproductive system, genetics and pregnancy. A student going into a science-related college major (pre-med, exercise science, biology, chemistry, dentistry, forensics, athletic training, nutrition, health promotion, nursing, physical therapy, physician's assistant, occupational therapy, etc.) has a tremendous advantage if they've had this class prior to beginning college. Students will turn in a minimum of seven full lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Labs will be graded. Students will perform some labs at home with teacher direction. Other labs will be done virtually - students will have required lab reports on these labs also. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Athletic Training / Exercise Physiology / Sports Medicine I
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Mondays at 9 am ET (offered fall and spring) Fall is FULL (spring is open)
Section 2: Fridays at 9 am ET (fall only) ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Steve Ashby
Textbook: Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Workbook by Robert France. ISBN 1435464389
Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training by Robert France(optional to buy) ISBN 1435464362

Description: This is a course for students who are interested in how the body adapts to exercise and how to heal the body. We will include anatomy and exercise physiology, nutrition, psychology, strength and conditioning,  as well as the prevention, treatment (including wrapping) and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.  If you would like to learn about the body and how to improve it - take this course!

Athletic Training / Exercise Physiology / Sports Medicine II
Prerequisites: Athletic Training / Exercise Physiology / Sports Medicine I
Class length: 1 semester (offered spring only)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Fridays at 9 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Steve Ashby
Textbook: Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Workbook by Robert France. ISBN 1435464389
Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training by Robert France(optional to buy) ISBN 1435464362

Description: Sports Medicine II is an exciting course designed for the student who has sucessfully completed Sports Medicine I and who is interested in further examining the evaluation and rehabilitation process of athletic injuries. Studies of anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, athletic injury evaluation, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries of the  body will be emphasized.

Forensic Anatomy
Prerequisites: None
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Tuesday 11 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Chris Leingang
Textbook / Materials: Beyond the Body Farm, Bill Bass and Jon Jefferson, ISBN 0060875283, and Human Anatomy Coloring Book, Margaret Matt, ISBN 0486241386 (can be purchased at various places online). A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: This class is geared toward students who are interested in medical crime investigation or forensic medicine / CSI, and human anatomy. Covers: anatomy, forensic procedures, investigation techniques, real-life case studies, and mock investigations. Students will turn in a minimum of three full lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Chemistry
Prerequisites: Algebra 1
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1: Tuesday 1 pm ET FULL
Teacher: Chris Leingang
Section 2: Thursday 3 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Chris Leingang
Section 3: Wednesdays at 11 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Kerrie Childress
Section 4: Thursdays at 11 am ET OPEN
Teacher: Chris Leingang

Textbook / Materials: Spectrum Chemistry, by Dr Durell Dobbins and Dr Gary Wilemon (ISBN O-9666578-8-8). The textbook is the only book you need (don't need the lab book) and can be purchased at a discount from the publisher. You will need to place the order at the full price but mention in the comments section that you're a student at Landry Academy - they will process your order with approximately a 15% discount. Labs for this course will include some hands-on labs and some virtual online labs (these enable students to watch, study, and write lab reports on labs too extensive to do at home). A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: This class is a challenging, college-prep, high school level chemistry class which covers properties of matter, the periodic table, specific heat, bonds, molecules, the mole, empirical formulas, oxidation-reduction reactions, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium, concentration, state of matter, acids / bases, and introductions to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Students will turn in a minimum of seven full lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Students will perform some labs at home with teacher direction. Other labs will be done virtually - students will have required lab reports on these labs also. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Advanced Chemistry
Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry and Algebra 2
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1: TBA
Teacher: TBA
Textbook / Materials: Chemistry: The Central Science, 11th edition by Theodore E. Brown (Author), et al. ISBN 0-13-600617-5 and Barrons's AP Chemistry, 5th edition by Neil Jespersen. Labs will be virtual and will require detailed, extensive lab reports.  

Description: This is a high level high school course designed to challenge students and prepare them both for college and for successful completion of the AP Chemistry Exam. It covers the following topics from both a theoretical and practical perspective: Matter, Theory of Gases, Chemical Equilibria, Chemical Kinetics, and basic Thermodynamics. Students will turn in a minimum of seven full lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Labs will be done virtually - students will have required detailed, extensive lab reports. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Physics
Prerequisites: Algebra 2 and basic knowledge of trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent, etc.)
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1: Wednesday 11 am ET FULL
Section 2: Thursdays at 9 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Rob Walsman
Textbook / Materials: Conceptual Physics by Paul Hewitt, 11th edition, ISBN  9780321568090 (can be purchased at various places online). A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: This is a college preparatory class which covers mechanics, Newton's laws, momentum, projectile and satellite motion, rotational motion, properties of matter, heat, thermodynamics, vibrations and waves, musical sounds, electrostatics, electromagnetic induction, reflection and refraction, light emission and quanta, atomic and nuclear physics, the atomic nucleus and radioactivity, fission and fusion, special and general relativity, etc.Students will complete a minimum of seven lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Advanced Physics
Prerequisites: One year of high school physics, Algebra 2 and basic knowledge of trigonometric functions (sine, cosine, tangent, etc.)
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1: Wednesday 9 am ET
Teacher: Rob Walsman
Textbook: Physics: Principles with Applications by Douglas Giancoli, 6th edition (ISBN # 9780130606204) and Barron's AP Physics B by Jonathan Wolf, 5th edition (can be purchased at various places online). Labs will be virtual and will require extensive lab reports.

Description: This is a rigorous, college level algebra-based course designed to prepare students for college physics. While it's not an "AP" course it is designed to prepare students for exams such as the "AP Physics B". It covers topics such as one and two dimensional motion, torque, impact and linear motion, oscillatory motion, thermodynamics, gravitation, electrostatics, electric circuits, electromagnetic induction, quantum theory, atomic physics, geometrical optics, etc. Students will complete a minimum of seven lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Marine Biology
Prerequisites: Biology
Class length: 2 semesters
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1: Thursday 9 am ET
Teacher: Marji McIlvaine
Textbook / Materials: Exploring Creation with Marine Biology (student textbook and companion CD) by Sherri Seligson. Textbook is available here and CD is available here and elsewhere online. Labs will be a combination of experiments at home and virtual labs. Extensive lab reports will be required.  A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: covers a fascinating subject in some depth and allows the student a chance to fall in love with the oceans God has created, to see the crucial role they play in sustaining life on our planet, and to understand the intricate relationships involved and the design that has the fingerprints of the Creator everywhere we look: marine wildlife and habitats, marine creature anatomy, microscopic organisms, intertidal zones, coral reefs, deep ocean communities, etc. Students will turn in a minimum of seven full lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Students will perform some labs at home with teacher direction. Other labs will be done virtually - students will have required lab reports on these labs also. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports. The lab reports required cement the applied learning and help the students own and understand the material, as well as undergird the rigor of the teaching that illustrates achievement for college transcript material.  The teaching will move beyond the textbook to video observations of undersea life, live camera feeds, independent research on various elements of Marine Biology, a semester project (video or alternative) , and more – this will be a blast. Students will need a headset microphone.

Advanced Marine Biology

Prerequisite: Marine Biology I or equivalent

Class length:  2 semesters

Target grade range:  9-12

Section:  Thursdays 11 am ET

Teacher:  Marji McIlvane

 

Materials:  *Marine Biology by Castro & Huber (new 2012 edition is not necessary, but please do not get an edition older than the seventh edition from 2007)

(no need to buy a new one if you have one from Marine Bio I that is unfinished)

Required Equipment: Fully functional microphone and webcamera

Description:  We will continue our intriguing study of marine life, marine systems, and the ocean environment begun in the first year of marine biology, exploring the ‘wonders of the deep’ as explained in the Psalms. We plan to go deeper (pun intended) into some of the bodily processes that ocean animals have, such as the mechanics of gills, bioluminescence, handling pressure, and planktonic development of the meroplankton.

Students will develop one independent-study project, and we will ask families to try to set up a small salt-water aquarium in the home so that your student can have applied experience. This is not a firm requirement, but a strong request. They are much more affordable, and easier to care for, than in former years.

The text is a college-level text which is secular in origin. We will not be working straight through the book, but will instead work topically, always in light of Biblical truth and using discernment and discussion about the evolutionary bias. This will give us opportunity to discuss some of the issues the students will likely face in college or when eventually working in the field.

Astronomy
Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall only)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Wednesday 11 am ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Gene Doremus  (Lt Col AF Retired)
Textbook / Materials: Exploring Space, The High Frontier, copyright 2010 by Jones & Bartlett Learning. (ISBN: 978-0-7637-8961-9)  I recommend buying a used one from Amazon.com for under $5.   Students will also need a compass.  An inexpensive orienteering or Boy Scout compass works.  Three additional books and one DVD will also be used as resource material for the class; students do not purchase these.  Starlight & Time by D. Russell Humphreys, Ph.D.; The Age of the Universe by Gorman Gray; The Real Meaning of the Zodiac by D. James Kennedy, Ph.D.; The Star of BethlehemDVD by Frederick A. Larson.  Educational YouTube videos will also be shown in class.

Description: Psalms 19:1 says: “The Heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” This class honors God by learning about the universe He created.   The course is part book learning, part hands-on learning. The hands-on portion is called “Backyard Astronomy” and entails going outside and making observations of the Sun, Moon, Planets and Stars.   Students absolutely love this portion of the class.  Many parents get involved here as well. Weekly classes and textbook assignments include (1) History of Astronomy (2) The Earth and Moon (3) The Sun & the Solar System (4) Deep Space.  The last four weeks of the semester addresses three topics of special interest to Christians: The ongoing debate concerning the age of the universe; the constellations and their link to God’s plan of redemption; and finally an explanation of the Star of Bethlehem.

Microbiology
Prerequisites: Biology
Class length: 1 semester (offered spring only)
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1: Thursday 11 am ET
Teacher: TBA

Textbook / Materials: Microbiology: An Introduction, brief edition by Tortora, Funke, and Case, 2005, ISBN 0805377530. Inexpensive used copies available on Amazon. The Microbiology Coloring Book by Alcamo and Elson. ISBN 0060419253 (can be purchased at various places online). A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: This class covers the basics of Microbiology to help prepare students for college: the germ theory of disease, the spectrum of microorganisms, bacteria, applications - clinical microbiology, etc. Students will complete a minimum of three lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

CLEP / ACT Science Prep
Prerequisites: Biology recommended
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall only)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Thursday 11 am ET
Teacher: TBA
Textbook: CLEP Biology (REA) by Callihan -  ISBN 0738600490 and Barrons ACT 36: Aiming for the Perfect Score - ISBN 0764140221 (can be purchased at various places online). A lab kit is part of this class- it will be provided and shipped to you free of charge near the beginning of the class.

Description: This class is designed to help students prepare / review for the following examinations. Even if not taking any of these exams, this class is also an excellent review for college freshman science:
- CLEP Biology Examination - Satisfactory score usually earns three semester hours of college Biology credit.. and thus may also be used for high school Biology credit if student has not taken the class.
- ACT Examination (science reasoning section only) - ACT is a national college admission and placement exam that (in my opinion) all college-bound homeschooled students should take. It is one of the two national exams that is critical to college admission (especially for homeschoolers) and college scholarships. Approximately 25% of this exam is composed of the "science reasoning" section. Most homeschooled students find this section of the ACT to be the most difficult.
Students will turn in a minimum of three lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting quality science lab reports.
About CLEP Exams: CLEP exams are administered by the same company that administers the SAT, College Board. More than 2,900 accredited colleges and universities award college credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. It's the most widely accepted "test for credit" examination. CLEP exams are administered throughout the year, on a computer, at over 1,400 colleges and universities - you'll know your score immediately upon completion. CLEP exams are very "homeschooler friendly" and are not tied to public high schools as some other exams are.

Creation Apologetics
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Tuesday 3 pm ET
Teacher: Chris Leingang
Textbook: Evolution: Evolution: The Grand Experiment, Volume 1, Carl Werner, ISBN 0892216816, and The Case for a Creator - Student Edition, Lee Strobel and Jane Vogel, ISBN 031024977 (can be purchased at various places online).

Description: In this course students will take an in-depth look at the current evidence both for and against evolution with the goal of better understanding the teachings of evolution and its shortcomings as an answer to the question of how life began. Topics covered will include spontaneous generation, micro and macro evolution, the fossil record, and the necessary building blocks for life. Students will turn in a minimum of three lab reports as assignments on labs chosen by the teacher. Importance will be placed on students understanding scientific inquiry, the scientific method, and the resulting science lab reports.

Space
Prerequisites: "Astronomy" class or similar knowledge
Class length: 1 semester (offered spring)
Target grade range: 9th-12th

Section 1: Wednesday 11 am ET
Teacher: Lieutenant Colonel Gene Doremus
Textbook:  Exploring Space, The High Frontier.  By Jones and Bartlett.

Description:  Psalms 19:1 says: “The Heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.”  This class is a natural follow-up to Astronomy.   First we learned about God’s universe, now we go there.  This course investigates the importance of entering space and discusses manned and unmanned space flights, focusing on concepts surrounding spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, and space missions. The section on manned spaceflight focuses on the Space Shuttle, space stations and beyond, covering milestones in the endeavor to land on the Moon and to safely orbit humans and crafts for temporary and prolonged periods. The course covers the human aspect of spaceflight, focusing on the human experience in space. It also examines the latest advances in space technology, including robotics in space, the Mars Rover, and commercial uses of space.

 

Introduction to Veterinary Medicine I
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall only)
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Mondays at 1 pm ET FULL

Section 2: Mondays at 3 pm ET OPEN
Teacher: Sonya Brouilette, DVM

Textbook: Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians (4th edition)

ISBN 0-7216-2196-1  This is an older edition and is available from Amazon.com or AbeBooks.com for $5-$10.

Description: For students possibly interested in veterinary medicine, Dr Sonya Brouilette, a practicing veterinarian and homeschooling mom, will provide an exciting introduction to this field. This class will provide basic training in the field and real-life experiences on the farm and in the clinic.  She and her family are actively involved in 4-H and will include aspects of that in the class.  Job basics of the veterinary technician will be covered in large and small animal practice.  There will be tours of veterinary practices and animal shelters, gilts farrowing on the farm, Jersey cow milking & showing, and many other exciting things that come up throughout the class.  This will be a great class for any student considering a career in life sciences or medicine.  There will be a second class in the spring, but each class can be taken separately.  “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”

Introduction to Veterinary Medicine II
Prerequisites: none
Class length: 1 semester (offered spring only)
Target grade range: 8th-12th

Section 1: Mondays at 1:00 pm ET ALMOST FULL
Teacher: Sonya Brouilette, DVM
Textbook:  TBA

Description:  Description: For students possibly interested in veterinary medicine, Dr Sonya Brouilette, a practicing veterinarian and homeschooling mom, will provide an exciting introduction to this field. Also, along with basic training in the field and real-life experiences on the farm and in the clinic, she is actively involved in 4-H and will include aspects of that in the class.  This will be a separate class from the fall semester, and students can take either or both classes.  The spring class will include the spring 4-H show season, hatching chicks, and follow-through of the piglets born in the fall class.  We also butcher one of the market hogs in March, which can be followed as well.  Both classes will involve the everyday workings of a veterinarian, ethical dilemmas, and the science involved. “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”

Introduction to Biochemistry
Prerequisites: Chemistry and Biology
Class length: 1 semester (offered fall only)
Target grade range: 10th-12th

Section 1: TBA
Teacher: TBA
Textbook:  TBA

Description:  This is an introductory course to the basic and fundamental principles of biochemistry.  This rigorous course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the metabolic processes of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids and carbohydrates and prepare students for college level science.  Special emphasis will be given to the metabolic pathways of glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and gluconeogenesis. Students examine the structure, functions and properties of macromolecules down to the molecular level. This course will link the worlds of chemistry and biology.

 

Special Needs

We believe that all students can learn, given the appropriate methods and environment. Sometimes students need extra attention and modified materials to best meet their needs, due to a disability, a below-level understanding of subject matter, or lack of skills. Our special education courses combine the instructor’s knowledge of modifying materials, with the personalized attention of a small online environment, and join it with strong parent involvement to create a unique learning experience.

Classes focus on progress, not grades, since these students are on different levels within the same class. Parents are encouraged to communicate with the instructor prior to the start of the semester to discuss student needs and ability. Throughout the course, parents help guide their student by attending class at certain times during the semester to evaluate their child, obtain strategies, and ask questions. Parent involvement differs based on the course.

Foundations of Reading and Writing for Middle School / High School
Prerequisites:  none
Class length:  1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target age range:  6th - 12th - Students who struggle significantly with writing a complete sentence and understanding what they read. This is not for students who are mildly behind or for students who need phonics / decoding help. For students who need remedial help, see Group and Individualized Reading Instruction for Parents and Children.

Section 1: Tuesday 9 am ET (middle school 6-9 grades)
Section 2: Tuesday 11 am ET (high school 9-12 grades)
Teacher:  Michelle Koles
Materials: a class novel (TBA), websites for reading, and worksheets provided by the teacher

Description: Do you have a student in Middle School / High School that struggles with writing and comprehension? Does he or she dread having to read and write? This class will take the students from the basic parts of speech though writing a basic paper. We will cover the parts of speech, parts of a sentence, parts of a paragraph, and end with parts of a short essay/paper. Together we will read a book and discuss it, much like a book club but will focus on different reading comprehension strategies and questions. If you are uncertain if your student is ready or above this class, please contact the instructor.

Class Structure: 10 minute game/warm- up, 30 minutes of writing, 30 minutes or reading, 20 minutes of novel reading and discussion (times may vary).

Grading: 4 papers and comprehension quizzes throughout the class. Weekly assignments in both reading comprehension and writing.

Strategies for Struggling Readers - for Parents and Children (Group and Individualized)
Prerequisites:  none
Class length:  1 semester (offered fall and spring)
Target age range:  4th - 8th grade and parent

Section 1: Thursday 11 am ET
Teacher:  Michelle Koles
Materials: Websites and teacher-prepared and provided tests and worksheets

Description: This is a unique class designed to help both the parent and his/her struggling reader to be successful! The parent teacher will learn testing and strategies to help his/her child in the reading process. Each week, we will work as a group on decoding, sight words, and listening/reading comprehension. Then, the parents will take strategies and activities to work on throughout the week to practice together. Parents will have access to a variety of tests, activities, and other documents that will serve as the materials. Books to be read at home are chosen by the parent / child, on their child's reading level. Due to the nature of the class, please contact Michelle Koles if you have any questions or concerns.

Class Structure:    15-20 minutes – instruction / lesson overview with parents
            30-45 minutes – instruction with group
            15-20 minutes – review with parents / time for questions and activity review

Each week we will spend some time in group for decoding / sight words and some time with reading / listening comprehension.
Grading: This is class is not graded. The goal is to make reading progress which will be determined by the parent observations and tests

Generic Registration

Would you like to take advantage of our early registration discounts but aren't yet sure which classes you want to register for? Use our "generic registration" and just register for the number of semesters you may be interested in taking. For example, if you think you may want two full year (two semester) classes and one half year (one semester) class, you would register for five "generic semesters".

After you decide which classes you want to register for, you can convert those five "generic semesters" to any classes you'd like, totaling five semesters. You would just need to let us know which classes you want no later than one month prior to the beginning of classes (click here to contact Karri Iverson) when you're ready to conve