Upper Level Classes
Class names in orange font are linked to additional information about the class.
**Starred classes will follow the Extended Semester class schedule.
**Starred classes will follow the Extended Semester class schedule.
Gileskirk Humanities Program (Antiquities)
This is an upper-level humanities course that includes history, literature, and worldview components. Taking a big picture view of history, students will discover how the events of the past fit together to reveal patterns of philosphy and reasoning. One component of the class will be audio or video lectures outside of class. In these lectures, Dr. George Grant surveys the history, literature, philosophy, theology, and civics of Antiquity—an epoch focusing on all the great civilizations from the dawn of time to the fall of Rome. Dr. Grant is the pastor of Parish Presbyterian Church, instructor at and founder of Franklin Classical School, and chancellor of New College Franklin. **Gileskirk Literature $150 per semester taught by Jen Holder Students will read literature of the time period, some of which are mentioned in the lectures. Lectures are not required for literature-only students. **Gileskirk History $160 per semester taught by Pastor Nathaniel Pringle This discussion-oriented class will work through the content of the lectures through projects and class interactions. Students will be expected to listen to and take notes on 1-2 lectures a week outside of class that will be provided. The class concludes with a capstone-style project which allows students to explore a piece of history in a medium of their choosing. Supplemental books may be required. Composition and Literature Junior High Composition/Literature $10 supply fee taught by Jennifer Holder Read, discuss, and analyze literature from the modern era.We will also mix in contemporary works. In addition to the reading, we will have weekly writing assignments so students may respond to the readings. **High School Composition $100 ($50 for those enrolled in Literature) taught by Jennifer Holder This will be an online class meeting a separate day each week, but will be somewhat tied to the Gileskirk Literature class above. Students will be encouraged but not required to enroll in both classes. Day and time for this online supplemental class is Fridays at 10am online. Worldview/Apologetics taught by Pastor Nathaniel Pringle **Worldview $160 per semester Approaching worldview with a three-prong approach of devotion, doctrine, and discernment, this class will provide a foundation for lifelong disciplines of dicernment leading to Scripturally-sound and God-glorifying decisions. Government taught by Pastor Nathaniel Pringle **Government (first semester only) $160 per semester Economics will be taught second semester. Speech taught by Lisa Scheie **World Changers $XX per semester This is a high school speech and communication class whose goal is to foster great communication and confidence that God can use each student to impact the world. The class will teach not only good communication habits for successful relationships, but also skills that will help students make an impact for Jesus Christ through public speaking. We will look at examples of great speeches and speakers who have changed the world with their words, and work on sharing personal testimonies, devotionals, monologues, poetry, and stories, and will culminate with a 10 minute memorized persuasive or informative speech written by the student. Etiquette taught by Tina Miller These classes will focus on how living with a heart centered on the true treasure of Jesus permeates every aspect of our lives, including the way we dress and speak and even how we eat. The material is designed to help develop skills of graciousness that provide a confidence which frees us to find joy in loving and serving others. General topics covered for Jr. High and High School classes will be the same, but class discussion will deal with more mature aspects of each idea in the upper level class. Junior High Etiquette $50 per semester Senior High Etiquette $50 per semester |
Math
taught by David Rudolph **Pre-Algebra $160 per semester This class will progress at the rate of the students' abilities and may move into some Algebra by the end of the year. taught by Lorrie Hickey **Geometry $160 per semester Textbook for this class is Seeing, Doing, Understanding by Harold Jacobs. Science For all of Mrs. Branson's science classes, any edition of the high school level Apologia textbooks will work for the textbook. Mrs. Branson is a well-known and respected homeschool teacher whohas been with CAFE for a number of years. **Chemistry $130 per semester taught by Sue Branson Students will study Chemistry this year using the Apologia high school series. This class meets 16 weeks, and students will do a lab each week. **Biology $130 per semester taught by Sue Branson Using the Apologia high school series, students will study biology and complete in class labs and dissections. **General Science $130 per semester taught by Sue Branson This is a junior high level general science class using the Apologia book of the same name. Students will be assigned homework and will use class time for labs and discussion. **Physics $160 per semester taught by Kate Gray Mrs. Gray is a former physics teacher at PEP, loves advanced math, and has a daughter in engineering at UC. This lab-focused class will use the textbook College Physics and may meet a second day if needed. Forensic Science $10-20 per semester taught by Kate Gray This is a junior high level class that will explore Crime Scene investigation, with a lab or demonstration each week. There may be reading or investigation to complete at home. We will cover many disciplines like biology, chemistry, math, anthropology, anatomy, physics, and more. Spanish taught by Tracie Russell **Beginning High School Spanish $160 per semester **Intermediate High School Spanish $160 per semester **Advanced High School Spanish $160 per semester Sewing taught by Lorrie Hickey These are classes for 6th grade and up, and students must bring and maintain their own sewing machines each week. Projects are determined on an individual basis, and students will purchase their own materials for the projects they choose. Advanced Sewing $70 per semester Beginning Sewing $70 per semester Sewing Lab Need help making curtains for the family room? How about letting out the hem on that skirt? Bring your project for a week or a month, and Lorrie will help you accomplish those sewing goals! This is for teens and adults! Art taught by Myra Roller More details below. High School Drawing $100 per semester High School General Art/Mixed Media $100 per semester |
Additional upper level enrichment classes are listed below.
Elementary and Enrichment Classes
Art These classes, taught by Myra Roller are a general introduction to art. Students use a wide variety of medium and techniques, and produce amazing, finished pieces that are sure to find a place on the wall. Favorite pieces will be displayed at our Fine Arts Evening!
Junior High/Senior High Art General Art (7th-12th grade) $100 per semester A variety of methods and media are experienced (example: acrylics, watercolor, ink, colored pencils, charcoal, pastels, etc.) to instruct students in the art of drawing, design, and painting. Continuing skills are taught in regard to the elements and principles of art, major artists and their works, and craftsmanship involved with various techniques. All supplies will be provided—there will be no art box supply list per student. High School Drawing $100 per semester To access the supply list, click here. This class is for any high school student (beginner or beyond) who has a desire to develop his or her drawing skills. Students who are new to drawing will be introduced to the basics of drawing what they see and shading techniques. The first 8-10 weeks will be an introduction to drawing basic shapes and shading simple forms. This is followed by five finished drawings (fruit, mug, stuffed animal, shoe, and individual choice). Everyone works at his or her own speed, so the time that these are executed depends entirely upon the student. Skill is stressed at this level, not artistry. Students progress year after year, picking up where they left off. After the initial five drawings, students may choose to either continue with pencil, or try a new medium (pen & ink, charcoal, colored pencil, etc.). At this point the student can bring in his or her own still life object(s) or work from photo reference. As they advance, especially if they take this class for several years, creativity and artistry are stressed more in their choices. Elementary General Art $100 per semester A variety of methods and media are use to introduce students to the art of drawing, design, and painting. Beginning skills are taught while learning to explore new and familiar art materials. All supplies will be provided—there will be no art box supply list per student. Upper Elementary Art (4th--6th grade) Elementary Art (1st-3rd grade) Languages Latin taught by Sarah Grogan
Sarah has taught Latin at CAFE for several years and is a Latin scholar herself, having passed the National Latin exam with high honors. Beginning Latin $70 per semester This is a beginning Latin class that will introduce students to the basic grammar and structure of Latin, as well as basic translation. Advanced Latin (4th-6th grade) $70 per semester This class is for students who have studied at least one year of Latin. Enrollment is by instructor approval for anyone who did not take Latin II with Ms. Grogan at CAFE. We will begin the year with an extensive grammar and vocabulary review. __________________________________ Language and Cultures (1st-3rd grade) $15 per semester This is a mom-led gentle introduction to various languages and cultures designed to give our young students some basic vocabulary and exposure to different people groups. The class covers very basic early words like numbers, colors, etc, with singing, stories and projects, as well as geography and lifestyles of the various countries. Memory ClassThese classes will focus on memorization in the form of history songs and timeline, skip counting, geography and grammar. This type of memory work reflects the grammar stage of the Classical model.
1st-3rd Memory Class $5 per semester 4th-6th Memory Class $5 per semester Literature and CompositionLiterature (5th-7th grade) $X per semester
taught by Carolyn Nephew This is a more advanced class than Mrs. Nephew's previous classes. Students will read, analyze, and discuss age appropriate literature This is NOT a grammar class-- students will be expected to write a will-developed paragraph coming into the class, and will write 3-5 paragraph essays by the end of the year. Assignments for older students in the class can be made longer and more challenging on an individual basis. IEW Beginning Writing (3rd-6th grade) $X per semester taught by Stephanie Patrick Aimed at young writers or those who need a focused writing class, Mrs. Patrick will take inexperieced and beginning writers through teh 9 structures of writing as presented by the Institute for Excellence in Writing. During this class, your budding writer will aquire the tools to write confidently while increasing his/her use of vocabulary and stylistic elements. Science1st-3rd General Science $10 per semester
taught by Chris Doughman This class will focus on the human body using a full-paper model. Each student will add organs and systems to their "body" each week along with other hands-on activities. Second semester, the class will focus on chemistry and physics experiments and activities. Swimming Creatures $10-20 per semester taught by Kate Gray This hand-on class will go through the Apologia book Swimming Creatures of the 5th Day and study the wide variety of God's amazing creatures that live in our oceans. Each lesson reinforces the scientific method. Students will learn about blubbler, investigate a shark's ability to sense electrical currents, explore how whales can hear sounds from far away, and learn which creatures make the best fossils. Simple Electronics (first semester) ~$35 for semester taught by Bethany Nelson For 5th grade students and older, this one semester class will begin with an exploration of electricity and magnetism, and will quickly progress to building circuits and simple digital electronics. This class will be fun and challenging No previous knowledge of electronics is necessary; however, ability to listen and follow directions carefull will be critical to your child's success and safety in this course. STEM Maker Challenges (second semester) ~$35 for semester taught by Bethany Nelson Also for 5th grade and older, this one semester class will allow students to develop creativity and the ability to work with a small team as they work hard to tackle difficult challenges such as Cool Puppy Doghouse Design, Creative Crash Test Cars, Oil Clean Up Kits, and possibly some Arduino challenges that will build on our knowledge from Simple Electronics class. Physical EducationEarly Elementary Physical Education (age 4 years-3rd grade)
Our little students need some energy-burning activity, and this is it! This mom-led class will include games, skill-building activities, and lots of fun! Physical Education and Fitness (4th-12th grade) Focused on HOW we play the game as much what the rules are, this class will include some fast-paced physical games as well as some challenges requiring creative problem solving and lots of teamwork. Character Kids A fun, ecletic class for our 1st-3rd grade students to explore that character traits that we are called to exhibit as followers of Jesus. WIth stories, puppets, songs, and crafts, students learn the practical application of the fruits of the Spirit. $XX Supply Fee
Nature Study This Charlotte Mason-inspired class will help students to see the wonder of the world anew. Students will spend a lot of time outside, and work on the different aspects of journaling what they observe. Science principles will be taught as they relate to what the children are seeing and hearing outside. Come dressed for the weather!
Elementary Nature Study (1st-3rd) $10 Supply fee PreschoolOur preschool classes will lead our preschoolers through a variety of activities designed to enrich and broaden their early learning while big siblings are learning too. The students will make music, listen to stories, learn about God's big world, and create! Note that preschool classes are only for the younger siblings of students in the older classes.
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We love our littlest ballerinas! They're adorable even when things don't go exactly as planned. This clip is from the recital a few years ago. What cuties! (The dancers in the front are doing what the teacher is doing. The others are...dancing to the beat of a different drummer!)
Dance Ballet These dance classes, taught by Michele Vollmer, are designed to introduce and improve the art of ballet while building personal confidence and discipline. Students will learn proper posture, combinations, ballet technique, and dance vocabulary as well as work towards a performance piece at our Fine Arts evening in the spring. Students may have black or pink leotards, pink tights and pink leather/synthetic leather ballet shoes. A small recital and costume fee may be required in the spring. Class placement is made with instructor recommendation.
Ballet I (app. age 5-9 years old) $65 per semester Ballet II (app. age 8+ years old) $87 per semester Irish Dance Taught by Heather Williams, member of the performance group Celtic Rhythm Dancers and Erickson Academy, and a former instructor at Donnelly Dance Academy, these co-ed classes are an introduction to the cultural fun of Irish dance. Students and adults are welcome to participate, and will learn a variety of traditional steps and dances. Students may dance in comfortable clothing, and any footware they choose. Some of the girls choose to wear jazz-style dance shoes or Irish ghillies. No wigs required! Irish Dance $70 per semester Orchestra Ensemble Taught by Stephanie Langdon, former music teacher for Fairfield schools, students will progress toward mastery of their chosen instruments. Musicians will participate in the Fine Arts Night at the end of the year, and may have to opportunity to perform in local nursing homes. Please note that instructor approval is required to join the class, and beginning lessons need to be arranged with Mrs. Langdon.
Beginning Band $XX per semester An advanced community band will be offered on Wednesday evenings through Inspiring Arts, a local non-profit dedicated to encouraging theater and music. Registration will be offered through the Inspiring Arts website.
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**Please note: We are only accepting preschool students who have older siblings in the elementary or upper level classes. Thanks!**