Home Economics
Description: This class is for children with little or no sewing experience.
Each student will bring her own sewing machine and should
learn over the summer how to set it up and thread it. The first
project will probably be a pillowcase.
Age: 7th grade and up
Teacher: Shawn Halpain (823-0724)
Class Fee: Families will purchase their own supplies for projects.
Curriculum: none
Length: fall semester
Time: 3rd hour on Thursdays, might run over a bit
Class Size: limited to first six
Middle School Literature
Description: Students will read selected books and meet to discuss what
they’ve read. Activities which complement the books may
be included. Students will be expected to read at home and
come prepared for class. No grade will be given.
Age: 7th – 10th grade
Leader: Laura Deckert (827-1066)
Class Fee: copying fee of $5.00 / student / semester plus reimbursing
Laurie for the books.
Curriculum: undecided at this writing
Length: fall semester
Time: 1st hour on Thursday
Class Size: limited to first 10
Ann Newcomer will hold a meeting on Monday, July 31st for students and parents in her math classes (Accounting, Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry) to discuss book needs and decide additional meeting days. Algebra I and Geometry will each meet twice a week, and Algebra II will meet three times a week. The planning meeting will be held at Oakdale Park at 7:30 pm in the shelter near the playground.
Ann will require homework in her three math classes and will give grades. Ann’s phone number is 825-4910.
Accounting
Description: Learn the basics in this business class. Homework will be
required, and students will receive a grade.
Age: 9th – 12th grade
Teacher: Ann Newcomer (825-4910)
Class Fee: There will be a $10.00 fee to rent the textbook. Students will
reimburse Ann $35.00 for the workbook.
Curriculum:
Length: all year
Time: 2:30 Thursday afternoons plus one other day per week to be determined
Class Size: must be at least 4
Algebra I
Age: whenever ready for algebra I
Class Fee: none, except that you are responsible for obtaining the book
Curriculum: Saxon Algebra I
Length: all year
Time: 1st hour on Thursdays plus one additional day
Class Size: must be at least 4
Algebra II
Age: whenever ready for algebra II
Class Fee: none, except that you are responsible for obtaining the book
Curriculum: Saxon Algebra II
Length: all year
Time: 2nd hour on Thursdays plus two additional days
Class Size: must be at least 4
Geometry
Age: Algebra I is a prerequisite, but geometry can also be taken after
Algebra II.
Class Fee: Families must obtain the book, and if enough used copies cannot
be obtained, the new edition of this text costs about $60.00.
Curriculum: Jacobs Geometry
Length: all year
Time: 3rd hour on Thursdays plus one additional day
Class Size: must be at least 4
Laura Von Bergen (823-2813) will teach the following history classes. Both classes meet all year. Laura bases the courses on the Tapestry of Grace curriculum which covers world and American history in four years. History 1 is ancient history. History 4 is the 1900’s. Homework will be required, and grades will be given. Both courses also include some geography, church history, and government. Students need to be able to read at a high school level and take class notes. Textbooks are the skeleton of the course, but other foundational books will be needed as well. A list will be available at registration.
History 4
Age: 8th – 12th
Class Fee: copying fee of $10.00 / student / year plus their books
Curriculum: Families are responsible for obtaining the required texts: BJU
World History 2nd ed. And BJU United States History 3rd ed.
plus other reading materials needed throughout the year.
Length: all year
Time: 10:20 – 11:45 Wednesdays at Salina Bible Church (after Spanish)
Class Size: open
History 1
Age: 8th – 12th
Class Fee: copying fee of $10.00 / student / year plus their books
Curriculum: Families are responsible for obtaining BJU World History 2nd
edition plus other reading materials needed throughout the
year.
Length: all year
Time: 2:30 Thursday afternoons
Class Size: open
Spanish II
Description: This is a high-school level course which will require home-
work. Students will receive a grade. Students should have
taken Spanish I, but Chrissy would perhaps consider new
students who have the prerequisite knowledge.
Age: 7th – 12th grade
Teacher: Chrissy Brown (309-1166)
Class Fee: $55.00 / student / semester (Discount for multiple students from
same family) plus book and workbook
Curriculum: Bob Jones Spanish I
Length: one year
Time: 9:00 – 10:15 Wednesdays at Salina Bible Church
Class Size: open
Physical Science Lab
Description: This will meet the lab requirement for a physical science class.
Age: taking physical science, 8th – 12th grade
Teacher: Debbie Metzger (823-1488)
Class Fee: The lab book is $15.00 / student. Supplies are $30.00 / student.
Curriculum: Debbie will be working from Abeka Physical Science.
Length: all year, most weeks, sometimes meeting at Metzger’s home
Time: 3rd hour on Thursdays and may run over some days
Class Size: limited to first 15 (2 slots left at the time of this writing)
Chemistry
Description: This is a high school level class which Beth has taught before.
In addition to meeting on Thursdays, she also plans to offer
Friendly Chemistry on another afternoon during the fall
semester to practice chemistry concepts using games and
activities. Beth will coordinate a lab in
the spring with KWU. Families may pick and choose what
parts of this course they wish to do.
Age: ready for high school chemistry
Teacher: Beth Arpke (827-8940)
Class Fee: Families must obtain the textbook. The Thursday class will
cost $5.00 / student / semester for copies. Friendly Chemistry
will cost $2.00 / student / semester for copies. The cost for the
spring labs is uncertain at this time.
Curriculum: BJU Chemistry
Length: all year
Time: 2nd hour on Thursdays
Class Size: limited to first 12
Biology Lab
Description: This will meet the lab requirement for a high school biology
class.
Age: taking high school biology
Teacher: Beth Arpke (827-8940)
Class Fee: $25.00 / year / student plus a dissecting kit
Curriculum: Students may be using any high school biology curriculum.
Length: all year
Time: This class will get together after registration and come up with an
agreeable time to meet at the Filippi’s home.
Class Size: limited to first 10
Drama
Description: Janet really enjoys this subject and has lots of good ideas for
involving the students.
Age: 8 years old up through 8th grade
Teacher: Janet Andrusak (820-8006)
Class Fee: copying charge of $2.00 / student
Curriculum: none
Length: fall semester, but may also be offered in the spring
Time: 3rd hour on Thursdays
Class Size: open
Nutrition and Fitness
Description: This is a high school elective which families may use for ˝
credit. Students will learn about nutrition and healthy habits to
care for their bodies. Relevant topics such as vegetarianism, exercise, and nutrient supplements will be discussed. Tests will be given. There will be outside homework, and grades will be given.
Age: 9th – 12th grade
Teacher: Cynthia Hazelton (825-8686)
Class Fee: $5.00 / student / year
Curriculum: none
Length: all year
Time: 2nd hour on Thursdays
Class Size: limited to first 15
Writing
Description: This class will use Institute For Excellence In Writing
materials developed by Andrew Pudewa, including use of a
video by Mr. Pudewa. Outside writing will
be part of this class, and grades will be given. The class will be
different than any other writing curriculum, and a more detailed
description will be available on the SVHE website (click here
for information)
Age: 7th – 12th grade
Teacher: Karla Dennis (825-7012)
Class Fee: $17.00 / student (includes student workbook and copies)
Curriculum: see above
Length: all year
Time: 1st hour on Thursdays
Class Size: open
U.S. Geography
Description: This class will focus on regions of the United States and their
distinctive characteristics. Children will become familiar with
the states and also gain skills in reading and understanding
maps.
Age: 6 and 7 year olds
Teacher: Gayle Pfannenstiel and Debbie Pica (827-7649 / 825-8980)
Class Fee: Gayle may use a book in which case parents will reimburse her,
but the cost will be minimal, probably under $5.00.
Curriculum: undecided at this writing
Length: fall semester
Time: 2nd hour on Thursdays
Class Size: open
Science A and Science B will both be taught by Nikole Bird (823-7390). She will be working from The Backyard Scientist, but it is not necessary for parents to buy this book. Nikole will be leading the students in performing fun, hands-on experiments to reinforce science concepts. The only difference between the two science classes is the age groupings.
Hands-On Science A
Age: 9, 10, and 11 year olds
Class Fee: $5.00 / child or less
Length: fall semester
Time: 1st hour on Thursdays
Class Size: limited to first 12
Hands-On Science B
Age: 6, 7, and 8 year olds
Class Fee: $5.00 / child or less
Length: fall semester
Time: 2nd hour on Thursdays
Class Size: limited to first 12
PE A – At this time, this class for 6 and 7 year olds needs a teacher or
teachers.
Karla Hoover (827-5008) will teach the following two PE classes again this year. The Presidential Fitness Challenge will provide the framework for the classes which will emphasize personal fitness, strength, and endurance. Good sportsmanship and Christian character will also be incorporated. The only difference between the classes is the age groupings.
PE B
Age: 8 and 9 year olds
Class Fee: $5.00 / family / year
Length: all year
Time: 2nd hour on Thursdays
Class Size: limited to first 18
PE C
Age: 10 – 13 year olds
Class Fee: $5.00 / family / year
Length: all year
Time: 3rd hour on Thursdays
Class Size: limited to first 18
Melissa Miller (827-7442) will teach art classes all three hours on Thursday mornings. The classes will last all year, but first semester will focus on paint, and second semester will focus on multi-media. The only difference between the three classes is the age groupings.
Supply list for 1st semester: smock, pencil, watercolor set with brush.
Art A
Age: 8 and 9 year olds
Class Fee: $2.00 / student / 1st semester, 2nd semester undecided at this point
Time: 1st hour on Thursdays
Class Size: limited to first 18
Art B
Age: 10 – 14 year olds
Class Fee: $2.00 / student / 1st semester, 2nd semester undecided at this point
Time: 2nd hour on Thursdays
Class Size: limited to first 18
Art C
Age: 6 and 7 year olds
Class Fee: $2.00 / student / 1st semester, 2nd semester undecided at this point
Time: 3rd hour on Thursdays
Class Size: limited to first 18
More information to come about preschool classes.