Wessex Scholars
Wessex Scholars classes are the electives of White Horse Hall. They are offered Friday afternoons and Tuesdays for upper elementary, middle school, and high-school students. Electives are offered based on teacher availability and thus vary from year to year.
Registration Fees
Year-long classes: Before July 15: $45/student/class; after July 15: $50/student/class
One Semester classes: $25/student/class
Registration Fee is waived for St. Alfred’s Scholars.
Year-long classes: Before July 15: $45/student/class; after July 15: $50/student/class
One Semester classes: $25/student/class
Registration Fee is waived for St. Alfred’s Scholars.
2025-2026 CLASS OFFERINGS
Friday Afternoons | Bridge Bible Fellowship
Class times are tentative based on teacher schedules and the information we currently have. If we need to make a change, we will do our best to accommodate students so they do not have conflicts. Students will be allowed to withdraw with registration refunded.
12:45-1:45PMWorld Geography | Instructor: Mrs. Kathryn Sanchez | Min. 5 / Max. 12
For ages 10-14; younger students may be included on a case-by-case basis. Students will learn about countries around the globe through teacher and student presentations, guest speakers, cultural videos, native foods and crafts, religious background and prayer needs, and map memorization. Students will be expected to review maps (provided by the teacher) each week at home to assist memorization. They will also choose one specific country to highlight in a five-minute presentation with a visual aid at the end of each semester. Tuition: $280; $10 supply fee Intermediate Drawing and Painting | Instructor: Mrs. Laurie Nelson | Min. 4 / Max. 15 For ages 13-16. In the fall semester, we will be learning both drawing and painting. Drawing is the foundation of painting and so we'll cover drawing techniques, composition and to really see our subject matter. In painting we will cover color theory and mixing, along with brush strokes and paint application. Our students will not just learn how to draw and paint better, but they will also learn to enjoy the process. In the spring semester we will continue with drawing and painting building upon what we learned in the fall. I will also be adding a bit of art history and showcasing a few great artists in the hopes of developing a love and appreciation for Art. Tuition: $300; $20 supply fee |
1:45-2:45PMLiterature: Outside the Dog | Instructor: Mr. Jacob Rush | Min. 7 / Max. 15
For grades 8/9/10, ages 13-16; others may be considered on a case-by-case basis. "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read." (Groucho Marx) This class doesn’t really have to do with dogs; it is actually a 19th Century novels class. Taken from Exodus Books Outside the Dog list, these novels are books that teenagers in the good books tradition should have read by tenth grade, including Frankenstein, Dracula, Little Woman, Huck Finn, Pinnochio, Tale of Two Cities, and more. Students will read 4-5 hours per week. Weekly assignments to be determined by the teacher. There will be an essay due at the end of each semester. Tuition: $280 Old Testament Survey | Instructor: Pastor Joshua Appel | Min. 7 / Max. 15 For grades 6/7/8, ages 11-14; other ages welcome on a case-by-case basis. Using A House for My Name (Leithart), students will read through the books of the Bible looking for themes and narrative elements that are common in Scripture. Tuition: $300 Spanish II | Instructor: Mrs. Damaris Kirkpatrick | Min. 7 / Max. 15 Prerequisite: Spanish I Language is a wonderful gift from God. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world and the official language of twenty countries and one territory. Taught by a native speaker, this class will prepare the students to engage in intermediate conversations in Spanish. This year, we build upon previously learned grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, continue to connect the similarities between English and Spanish, and work from simple to complex skills in the most efficient way to retain the knowledge. Tuition: $280 |
Tuesdays | TRINITY REFORMED CHURCH
Class times are tentative based on teacher schedules and the information we currently have. If we need to make a change, we will do our best to accommodate students so they do not have conflicts. Students will be allowed to withdraw with registration refunded.
9:00-10:00AM
KICKSTART - Launch Your Life | Instructor: Mr. Nathan and Mrs. Sarah Gurnsey | Min. 10 / Max. 20
For students ages 16+ by 12/31/25 (preference will be given to seniors)
Do you have plans after high school or is that still a big question mark? Whether you are a young man or a young lady, the question remains how do you understand and prepare for the future that God has planned for you.
Join us this school year as we learn from national Christian businessmen and educators through the Kickstart Launch Your Life curriculum who will help you evaluate the tough question of what God wants you to do with your life.
The weekly videos and workbook include topics such as life vision, calling and vocation, character and fear of God, goal setting, time management, motivation, problem solving, networking, finding and engaging mentors, communication, deportment, asking questions, job shadowing, interviewing, getting job opportunities and entrepreneurship.
Each week our class will host a different local Christian business person who will share about certain career opportunities in their field, God’s calling on their life, their profession, what education and experiences it took to get there and how the profession can be used to further God’s Kingdom.
Students will also complete a resume, practice job interviews, and have the opportunity to take the Highlands Aptitude test for further skill assessment. Families will purchase the books/videos at a significant discount.
Tuition: $280; plus book/video purchase
For students ages 16+ by 12/31/25 (preference will be given to seniors)
Do you have plans after high school or is that still a big question mark? Whether you are a young man or a young lady, the question remains how do you understand and prepare for the future that God has planned for you.
Join us this school year as we learn from national Christian businessmen and educators through the Kickstart Launch Your Life curriculum who will help you evaluate the tough question of what God wants you to do with your life.
The weekly videos and workbook include topics such as life vision, calling and vocation, character and fear of God, goal setting, time management, motivation, problem solving, networking, finding and engaging mentors, communication, deportment, asking questions, job shadowing, interviewing, getting job opportunities and entrepreneurship.
Each week our class will host a different local Christian business person who will share about certain career opportunities in their field, God’s calling on their life, their profession, what education and experiences it took to get there and how the profession can be used to further God’s Kingdom.
Students will also complete a resume, practice job interviews, and have the opportunity to take the Highlands Aptitude test for further skill assessment. Families will purchase the books/videos at a significant discount.
Tuition: $280; plus book/video purchase
10:00-11:00AM
Logic | Instructor: TBD | Min. 6 / Max. 15
For grades 8/9/10; 7th graders may be allowed on a case-by-case basis
In this class we’ll look to Scripture, push back into Socrates, and apply Aristotle’s rules in order to pursue logic in the spirit of Isaac Watts. Identifying errors in one's own logic (as well as others’ logic) is a means of humility and growth in wisdom.
The Discovery of Deduction is an accessible text for a student’s first dive into formal Aristotelian logic. Students approach class in a ‘flipped model’ format, watching instructional videos at home in order to free up class time for group activities which enliven the material: class dialogue, small group team work, and the application of their learning to a beginner’s debate.
As the study of Aristotelian logic straddles the verbal and mathematical, students are more prepared if they have had some pre-Algebra or above, though this is not a prerequisite. Students will be required to put in more work at home than they might normally, and parents may be asked to give extra assistance.
Tuition: $280; $30 Book Fee and $29 Video Fee
Spanish I | Instructor: Mrs. Leah Merkle | Min. 5 / Max. 15
For grades 9-12
This class will prepare the student to have literacy, oral fluency, and proficiency in the Spanish language. Through many exercises, helpful charts and tables, writing assignments, and much practice, the students will progress in their mastery of Spanish. They will also memorize Scripture, vocabulary, and have opportunities for conversation. This wonderful class will provide high school students with a credit for their second language. Students will be required to purchase the Abeka Spanish workbook and a Spanish Bible.
Tuition: $280
Speech and Debate | Instructors: Mrs. Helen Howell (fall) and Mr. Sam Paul (spring) | Min. 8 / Max. 16
For high school students
This class will be diving into speech and debate, through the lens of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (or NCFCA). If that acronym is a bit much for you, all you really need to know is that the general goal is to shape young people to communicate persuasively with dignity and grace. A perfect dream for any good Classical student! However, we’ll be going beyond simply how to write a good speech, by practicing delivery, and students will be introduced to four new speech categories. These aren’t your average run-of-the-mill persuasive either. We’ll dive into characterization and stage setting for Duo Interpretation and Open Interpretative, take a detour into thinking quickly on your feet in Impromptu, and get back to some good-old-fashioned humor with After Dinner Speeches. We’ll begin by running through an overview of NCFCA and the different speeches, and then begin practicing each type, and presenting in class. The second semester students will engage in Team Policy Debate. They will learn how to research one resolution deeply and defend the affirmative and negative side of the case. Our class will work on writing and delivery, implement real-world off-the-cuff speaking techniques, and practice giving critical, balanced feedback to classmates. Each semester will end with a meet.
There will be a couple Saturday commitments.
Tuition: $300; additional meet fee may be added
For grades 8/9/10; 7th graders may be allowed on a case-by-case basis
In this class we’ll look to Scripture, push back into Socrates, and apply Aristotle’s rules in order to pursue logic in the spirit of Isaac Watts. Identifying errors in one's own logic (as well as others’ logic) is a means of humility and growth in wisdom.
The Discovery of Deduction is an accessible text for a student’s first dive into formal Aristotelian logic. Students approach class in a ‘flipped model’ format, watching instructional videos at home in order to free up class time for group activities which enliven the material: class dialogue, small group team work, and the application of their learning to a beginner’s debate.
As the study of Aristotelian logic straddles the verbal and mathematical, students are more prepared if they have had some pre-Algebra or above, though this is not a prerequisite. Students will be required to put in more work at home than they might normally, and parents may be asked to give extra assistance.
Tuition: $280; $30 Book Fee and $29 Video Fee
Spanish I | Instructor: Mrs. Leah Merkle | Min. 5 / Max. 15
For grades 9-12
This class will prepare the student to have literacy, oral fluency, and proficiency in the Spanish language. Through many exercises, helpful charts and tables, writing assignments, and much practice, the students will progress in their mastery of Spanish. They will also memorize Scripture, vocabulary, and have opportunities for conversation. This wonderful class will provide high school students with a credit for their second language. Students will be required to purchase the Abeka Spanish workbook and a Spanish Bible.
Tuition: $280
Speech and Debate | Instructors: Mrs. Helen Howell (fall) and Mr. Sam Paul (spring) | Min. 8 / Max. 16
For high school students
This class will be diving into speech and debate, through the lens of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (or NCFCA). If that acronym is a bit much for you, all you really need to know is that the general goal is to shape young people to communicate persuasively with dignity and grace. A perfect dream for any good Classical student! However, we’ll be going beyond simply how to write a good speech, by practicing delivery, and students will be introduced to four new speech categories. These aren’t your average run-of-the-mill persuasive either. We’ll dive into characterization and stage setting for Duo Interpretation and Open Interpretative, take a detour into thinking quickly on your feet in Impromptu, and get back to some good-old-fashioned humor with After Dinner Speeches. We’ll begin by running through an overview of NCFCA and the different speeches, and then begin practicing each type, and presenting in class. The second semester students will engage in Team Policy Debate. They will learn how to research one resolution deeply and defend the affirmative and negative side of the case. Our class will work on writing and delivery, implement real-world off-the-cuff speaking techniques, and practice giving critical, balanced feedback to classmates. Each semester will end with a meet.
There will be a couple Saturday commitments.
Tuition: $300; additional meet fee may be added
11:30-12:30am
Writing: Foundations and Essay Writing | Instructor: Mrs. Holly McCabe | Min. 5 / Max. 10
For grades 7-9
In this class, we will be covering the basics of writing and learning some pertinent grammar skills along the way. In the second semester, students will learn step-by-step how to write a well-composed essay. The goal of the class is to give students the tools to understand how the English language works and to equip students for the more advanced writing required in Edington classes. Students with little to no writing experience or those who struggle with writing will benefit most from this class.
Tuition: $280
Writing: Classical Composition | Instructor: Mrs. Alane Holm | Min. 5 / Max. 10
For grades 9-11, younger students will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Following the ancients and their exercises in writing, students will study several steps in the Progymnasmata. This year we will be using Memoria Press’s Classical Composition, Books 3 (Chreia/Maxim) and 6 (Encomium/Vituperation). Students will review grammar as well as sharpen their editing skills.
Tuition: $280; Book Fee $50
Beginning Art: Topic TBD | Instructor: Mrs. Laurie Nelson | Min. 7 / Max. 15
For ages 9-13
Tuition: $280; Supply Fee $20
For grades 7-9
In this class, we will be covering the basics of writing and learning some pertinent grammar skills along the way. In the second semester, students will learn step-by-step how to write a well-composed essay. The goal of the class is to give students the tools to understand how the English language works and to equip students for the more advanced writing required in Edington classes. Students with little to no writing experience or those who struggle with writing will benefit most from this class.
Tuition: $280
Writing: Classical Composition | Instructor: Mrs. Alane Holm | Min. 5 / Max. 10
For grades 9-11, younger students will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Following the ancients and their exercises in writing, students will study several steps in the Progymnasmata. This year we will be using Memoria Press’s Classical Composition, Books 3 (Chreia/Maxim) and 6 (Encomium/Vituperation). Students will review grammar as well as sharpen their editing skills.
Tuition: $280; Book Fee $50
Beginning Art: Topic TBD | Instructor: Mrs. Laurie Nelson | Min. 7 / Max. 15
For ages 9-13
Tuition: $280; Supply Fee $20
12:30-1:30PM
World War II | Instructor: Miss Kayla Erb | Min. 5 / Max. 10
For ages 14-18
Adolf Hitler’s invasion of Poland in 1939 initiated what would become the largest and bloodiest conflict in known history. By the end of World War II, hardly a single nation in the world had survived unscathed. Even today, we are still experiencing the social, political, and economic aftermath of WWII. As such, this class will seek to provide students not only with a basic understanding of the key events and timeline of WWII, but a deeper grasp of the ideological battles and cultural shifts throughout the war. Each term will have a slightly different focus: first term will cover the lead up to Hitler’s invasion and then the United States’ declaration of war; second term will look at the European front; third term will deal with the Pacific front; and the final term will consider the Homefront as well as the affects of the war on a national and international level.
This course will be a reading and project heavy class. Each term will include a main textbook or novel, supplemented with various primary source material. Students will also be expected to complete a project each term related to the reading and class material.
Tuition: $280
Good Books: Ancient History | Instructor: Mr. Ryan Handermann | Min. 6 / Max. 10
For ages 10-12
Dive into the tales and legends of myth and history from the ancient world. We will travel the world in time, space, and legend from Black Ships Before Troy to Ben Hur, from the Myths of the Norsemen to tales of the early saints from the Golden Legend, from Rosemary Sutcliff’s Odyssey to G.A. Henty’s For the Temple. We will read and discuss these good books (among others) filled with fascinating stories and legendary characters. Students will also keep a commonplace of quotes and comparisons that they collect throughout the semester. At the end of the year, we will work on composing a story of our own as a class.
Tuition: $280
Delighting in the Beauty of Mathematics | Instructor: Mr. Dale Siegenthaler | Min. 6 / Max. 15
For ages: 13-18
Prerequisite: Basic arithmetic proficiency
“The mathematician does not study pure mathematics because it is useful; he studies it because he delights in it and he delights in it because it is beautiful.” - Henri Poincaré. Mathematics is a world of beautiful abstract truth that God created for us to explore, enjoy, and use to glorify Him. This class will explore a wide range of mathematical topics, proofs, and ideas that are not typically covered in a high school math sequence including polyhedra, fractals, tessellations, the golden ratio, number theory, graph theory, topology, higher dimensions, infinity, and mathematical beauty. We will structure our exploration of these topics around two big questions: What is mathematics? Is mathematics created by man or discovered by man? There will be at least one tangible mathematical project created each term as a beautiful mathematical artifact. This class will not directly prepare students to perform better on standardized tests, but it will cultivate a love and motivation for further studies in mathematics. The textbook will be Mathematical Explorations for the Christian Thinker (Jason VanBilliard)
Tuition: $300
An Austen Sampler: The Times, Characters, and Sarcastic Wit of Jane Austen (fall semester) | Instructor: Mrs. Lydia Foucachon | Min. 4 / Max. 12
For high school students, ages 14-18
This course will cover three of Austen’s novels: Northanger Abbey, Emma and Persuasion. Dr. Peter Leithart (who is known for saying “real men read Jane Austen”) is the author of our additional reading for the course: Miniatures and Morals. We’ll also look at excerpts from Austen’s own correspondence. No Austen discussion would be complete without some gleeful complaining about movie adaptations of her stories. Two film adaptations of Emma will be assigned and discussed during the course. We’ll round out the semester with a birthday party for Austen as we approach the 250th anniversary of her birth.
Tuition: $140 for fall semester only
Literary Analysis through the Eyes of Aristotle (spring semester) | Instructor: Miss Alaska Youngren | Min. 4 / Max. 12
For high school students, ages 14-18
In this class, students will learn the basics of literary analysis by reading some of the greatest works of short literature in the West. We will use Aristotle’s Poetics as a framework for literary analysis. In the first quarter, we will read excerpts of three great Russian authors of the 19th century: Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and Tolstoy. From the opulent, high-ceilinged drawing rooms of the Ilyich family to the smoky, stuffed sickroom of Markel Zosima, we will sharpen our skills of observance as we dissect the structure of each story and the role of its actors through Aristotle’s framework.
In the second quarter, we will enjoy a medley of 20th-century American short stories. Our readings will take us from O’Connor’s enchanted flaxen fields to Hemingway’s glittering cerulean beaches. We will focus particularly on the poetic effect of word choice and sentence structure.
Students will display their ability to analyze literature by completing weekly worksheets on their readings and by writing a 1,000-word essay on one work they have read during the quarter.
Tuition: $140 for spring semester only
Government (spring semester) | Instructor: Miss Isabelle Landis | Min. 6 / Max. 15
For high school students
This class opens by providing an overview of the realms of government that God has placed over His creation and the levels of law that govern us as Americans. After that foundation, we will then invert the traditional government-instruction model beginning with local government and progressing through the layers upwards to the national level. The goal is to inspire students to understand how to engage with our government processes and, as a result, bring the salt and light of the gospel to shine in the center of our cities, counties, states, and nation. There will be occasional local field trips. Text used will be The Forgotten Realm: Civics for American Christians.
Tuition: $140 for spring semester only
For ages 14-18
Adolf Hitler’s invasion of Poland in 1939 initiated what would become the largest and bloodiest conflict in known history. By the end of World War II, hardly a single nation in the world had survived unscathed. Even today, we are still experiencing the social, political, and economic aftermath of WWII. As such, this class will seek to provide students not only with a basic understanding of the key events and timeline of WWII, but a deeper grasp of the ideological battles and cultural shifts throughout the war. Each term will have a slightly different focus: first term will cover the lead up to Hitler’s invasion and then the United States’ declaration of war; second term will look at the European front; third term will deal with the Pacific front; and the final term will consider the Homefront as well as the affects of the war on a national and international level.
This course will be a reading and project heavy class. Each term will include a main textbook or novel, supplemented with various primary source material. Students will also be expected to complete a project each term related to the reading and class material.
Tuition: $280
Good Books: Ancient History | Instructor: Mr. Ryan Handermann | Min. 6 / Max. 10
For ages 10-12
Dive into the tales and legends of myth and history from the ancient world. We will travel the world in time, space, and legend from Black Ships Before Troy to Ben Hur, from the Myths of the Norsemen to tales of the early saints from the Golden Legend, from Rosemary Sutcliff’s Odyssey to G.A. Henty’s For the Temple. We will read and discuss these good books (among others) filled with fascinating stories and legendary characters. Students will also keep a commonplace of quotes and comparisons that they collect throughout the semester. At the end of the year, we will work on composing a story of our own as a class.
Tuition: $280
Delighting in the Beauty of Mathematics | Instructor: Mr. Dale Siegenthaler | Min. 6 / Max. 15
For ages: 13-18
Prerequisite: Basic arithmetic proficiency
“The mathematician does not study pure mathematics because it is useful; he studies it because he delights in it and he delights in it because it is beautiful.” - Henri Poincaré. Mathematics is a world of beautiful abstract truth that God created for us to explore, enjoy, and use to glorify Him. This class will explore a wide range of mathematical topics, proofs, and ideas that are not typically covered in a high school math sequence including polyhedra, fractals, tessellations, the golden ratio, number theory, graph theory, topology, higher dimensions, infinity, and mathematical beauty. We will structure our exploration of these topics around two big questions: What is mathematics? Is mathematics created by man or discovered by man? There will be at least one tangible mathematical project created each term as a beautiful mathematical artifact. This class will not directly prepare students to perform better on standardized tests, but it will cultivate a love and motivation for further studies in mathematics. The textbook will be Mathematical Explorations for the Christian Thinker (Jason VanBilliard)
Tuition: $300
An Austen Sampler: The Times, Characters, and Sarcastic Wit of Jane Austen (fall semester) | Instructor: Mrs. Lydia Foucachon | Min. 4 / Max. 12
For high school students, ages 14-18
This course will cover three of Austen’s novels: Northanger Abbey, Emma and Persuasion. Dr. Peter Leithart (who is known for saying “real men read Jane Austen”) is the author of our additional reading for the course: Miniatures and Morals. We’ll also look at excerpts from Austen’s own correspondence. No Austen discussion would be complete without some gleeful complaining about movie adaptations of her stories. Two film adaptations of Emma will be assigned and discussed during the course. We’ll round out the semester with a birthday party for Austen as we approach the 250th anniversary of her birth.
Tuition: $140 for fall semester only
Literary Analysis through the Eyes of Aristotle (spring semester) | Instructor: Miss Alaska Youngren | Min. 4 / Max. 12
For high school students, ages 14-18
In this class, students will learn the basics of literary analysis by reading some of the greatest works of short literature in the West. We will use Aristotle’s Poetics as a framework for literary analysis. In the first quarter, we will read excerpts of three great Russian authors of the 19th century: Dostoevsky, Chekhov, and Tolstoy. From the opulent, high-ceilinged drawing rooms of the Ilyich family to the smoky, stuffed sickroom of Markel Zosima, we will sharpen our skills of observance as we dissect the structure of each story and the role of its actors through Aristotle’s framework.
In the second quarter, we will enjoy a medley of 20th-century American short stories. Our readings will take us from O’Connor’s enchanted flaxen fields to Hemingway’s glittering cerulean beaches. We will focus particularly on the poetic effect of word choice and sentence structure.
Students will display their ability to analyze literature by completing weekly worksheets on their readings and by writing a 1,000-word essay on one work they have read during the quarter.
Tuition: $140 for spring semester only
Government (spring semester) | Instructor: Miss Isabelle Landis | Min. 6 / Max. 15
For high school students
This class opens by providing an overview of the realms of government that God has placed over His creation and the levels of law that govern us as Americans. After that foundation, we will then invert the traditional government-instruction model beginning with local government and progressing through the layers upwards to the national level. The goal is to inspire students to understand how to engage with our government processes and, as a result, bring the salt and light of the gospel to shine in the center of our cities, counties, states, and nation. There will be occasional local field trips. Text used will be The Forgotten Realm: Civics for American Christians.
Tuition: $140 for spring semester only
1:30-2:30PM
Algebra I | Instructor: Mr. Samuel Davidson | Min. 6 / Max. 15
Prerequisites: Basic arithmetic through a 7th-8th grade level
This course emphasizes the application of mathematical concepts to problem solving. The concentration is on forming and solving equations and using formulas correctly. These concepts are essential to later math courses, chemistry and physics.
The course will use Saxon Algebra I (Third Edition), Saxon Algebra I Solutions Manual, as well as Nicole the Math Lady videos and grading. The instructor will provide a weekly schedule, answer questions on trouble spots, and administer tests. This is a flipped classroom approach for the one day a week setting.
Tuition: $250; video subscription required
Algebra II | Instructor: Mrs. Leah Merkle | Min. 6 / Max. 15
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course will review and expand on the concepts taught in Algebra I. The fundamental concepts of algebra, geometry and trigonometry will be covered and practiced throughout the year.
The course will use the Saxon Algebra II (Third Edition), Saxon Algebra II Solutions Manual, as well as Nicole the Math Lady videos and grading. The instructor will provide a weekly schedule, answer questions on trouble spots, and administer tests. This is a flipped classroom approach for the one day a week setting.
Tuition: $250; video subscription required
Culinary Arts (fall semester) | Instructor: Miss Susannah Vermillion | Min. 6 / Max. 15
For grades 7-12.
The culinary arts are yet another facet of life that God has given us to know and enjoy Him more fully. This course is designed to teach the student some basics of culinary arts with an emphasis on cooking in the first quarter and baking in the second quarter.
Each week will have a particular food item (i.e. sourdough, yeast bread, etc.) which the student will observe and learn to make in the classroom and then be required to practice at home and bring a final product to class the next week. Students will not be graded on ability to perfectly recreate each dish, rather they will be graded on their willingness to learn, participate, and complete the assignments on time. However, one student will be awarded star baker/chef of the week on the basis of excellence in creativity, taste, and execution. I will be pulling material from The Everlasting Feast; Supper of the Lamb; Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat; and Joy of Cooking: Mastering the Art of French Cooking with assigned selections each week. Note: students will be required to purchase Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat only. Purchase of the other books is recommended, not required.
Tuition: $140 for fall semester only, supply fee $15
Personal Finances (spring semester) | Instructor: Kathryn Sanchez | Min. 6 / Max. 15
Using Dave Ramsey’s video class, students will consider budgeting, insurance, taxes, debt, and more. They will also participate in activities to practice the concepts they have learned. Additionally, students will learn how to create a spreadsheet.
Tuition: $140 for spring semester only, video fee TBD
Prerequisites: Basic arithmetic through a 7th-8th grade level
This course emphasizes the application of mathematical concepts to problem solving. The concentration is on forming and solving equations and using formulas correctly. These concepts are essential to later math courses, chemistry and physics.
The course will use Saxon Algebra I (Third Edition), Saxon Algebra I Solutions Manual, as well as Nicole the Math Lady videos and grading. The instructor will provide a weekly schedule, answer questions on trouble spots, and administer tests. This is a flipped classroom approach for the one day a week setting.
Tuition: $250; video subscription required
Algebra II | Instructor: Mrs. Leah Merkle | Min. 6 / Max. 15
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course will review and expand on the concepts taught in Algebra I. The fundamental concepts of algebra, geometry and trigonometry will be covered and practiced throughout the year.
The course will use the Saxon Algebra II (Third Edition), Saxon Algebra II Solutions Manual, as well as Nicole the Math Lady videos and grading. The instructor will provide a weekly schedule, answer questions on trouble spots, and administer tests. This is a flipped classroom approach for the one day a week setting.
Tuition: $250; video subscription required
Culinary Arts (fall semester) | Instructor: Miss Susannah Vermillion | Min. 6 / Max. 15
For grades 7-12.
The culinary arts are yet another facet of life that God has given us to know and enjoy Him more fully. This course is designed to teach the student some basics of culinary arts with an emphasis on cooking in the first quarter and baking in the second quarter.
Each week will have a particular food item (i.e. sourdough, yeast bread, etc.) which the student will observe and learn to make in the classroom and then be required to practice at home and bring a final product to class the next week. Students will not be graded on ability to perfectly recreate each dish, rather they will be graded on their willingness to learn, participate, and complete the assignments on time. However, one student will be awarded star baker/chef of the week on the basis of excellence in creativity, taste, and execution. I will be pulling material from The Everlasting Feast; Supper of the Lamb; Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat; and Joy of Cooking: Mastering the Art of French Cooking with assigned selections each week. Note: students will be required to purchase Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat only. Purchase of the other books is recommended, not required.
Tuition: $140 for fall semester only, supply fee $15
Personal Finances (spring semester) | Instructor: Kathryn Sanchez | Min. 6 / Max. 15
Using Dave Ramsey’s video class, students will consider budgeting, insurance, taxes, debt, and more. They will also participate in activities to practice the concepts they have learned. Additionally, students will learn how to create a spreadsheet.
Tuition: $140 for spring semester only, video fee TBD
2:30-3:30PM
Advanced Math | Instructor: TBD | Min. 6 / Max. 15
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Textbook used is Saxon Advanced Math with Saxon Advanced Math Solutions Manual
Tuition: $250; video subscription required
Calculus | Instructor: TBD | Min. 6 / Max. 15
Prerequisites: Algebra II. Advanced Math/Trig helpful but not required
Textbook used is Saxon Calculus with Saxon Calculus Solutions Manual.
Tuition: $250; video subscription required
Prerequisite: Algebra II
Textbook used is Saxon Advanced Math with Saxon Advanced Math Solutions Manual
Tuition: $250; video subscription required
Calculus | Instructor: TBD | Min. 6 / Max. 15
Prerequisites: Algebra II. Advanced Math/Trig helpful but not required
Textbook used is Saxon Calculus with Saxon Calculus Solutions Manual.
Tuition: $250; video subscription required
