"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together...but let us encourage one another. " Hebrews 10:24
Contact CHEER: cheer@cheersupport.com
CO-OP Classes
High School Classes
Advanced Art
Ages: 12 and up (6th-12th grade)
Day/Time: 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. / Thursday
Class Fee: $100.00 per semester—full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply fee: $30/year
Prerequisite: see below
Textbook: None
Who?: Any student with natural artistic talent, things come easy, regardless of ‘technical knowledge’. These students are the ones that find are “easy” and fascinating and enjoy a challenge
Who Else?: Any student who has taken one or more art classes and has a lot of experience in different styles of art…and doesn’t mind a challenge.
We will take on some of the same projects as Art I, but they will be geared to a higher level. We will also have a special guest teacher in the winter or for a class or possibly more, go to www.signsandwondersbysue.com to see more! We will learn how to etch on plastic, we will also tackle some ‘out of the box’ art projects like cake decorating, etching, tie dying or hand painting/decorating clothes. You can see my personal artwork at my website to get an idea of what kinds of things I have done in the past. If we can find a suitable location, we will learn some airbrushing basics as well! You will take home a lot of useful skills from this class.
Art I
Ages: 11 and up (5th-9th grade)
Day/Time: 11:00—11:50 p.m. / Thursday
Class Fee: $100.00 per semester—full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply fee: $30/year
Prerequisite: see below
Textbook: None
Who?: Any student with no/little artistic experience.
We will do a ‘pretest’ at the beginning of the year to properly gauge the class skill and knowledge level and I will take it from there!
We will take on some of the same projects as beginning art, but they will be geared to a higher level. Projects we will take on will include marbling paper, screen printing T-shirts, making prints with lino-cutting, doing artist themed months where we will learn about an artist/style and learn how to emulate that style, (i.e. Michaelangelo (painting upside down), Van Gogh, Picasso, etc) There will be many, many more projects as the year progresses and I get to know my new students. We may also take on some other forms of artwork such at etching. (see the website for FAQs)
Advanced High School Composition
Age: 10th-12th grade
Time: 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. /Thursday
Tuition: $100 semester—full year course—16 weeks/ semester
Supply fee: $25/ 1st semester (this fee includes the text for the class—I will purchase the text for you) $10/2nd semester
Prerequisite: A previous formal composition class is required
Textbook: Glencoe Writer’s Choice 12th grade
Advanced High School Composition offers the 10th-12th grader a wide variety of opportunities to experience and write different types of material. We will focus on different types of essays to prepare for college writing. We will be discussing, learning the elements of practical story writing. We will be analyzing literature and comparing literary authors. We will also be writing a literature analysis of the book Treasure Island being used in Book Discussion 2. We will end the second semester with a research paper. Students will also be learning to use proper MLA style when writing essays and research papers. We will also focus on learning and using SAT vocabulary in all the papers we write.
American Sign Language I
Age: 8th -12th
Day/Time: 12:00-12:50 a.m./Thursday
Class Fee: $80 semester —full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply fee: none
Prerequisite: none
Textbook: 2 texts are required- Talking With Your Hands and Listening With Your Eyes by
Gabriel Grayson copyright 2003 & The American Sign Language Phrase Book by Betty G Miller and
Lou Fant copyright 2008 (It has a white cover. If you get the blue cover, it will be different!)
An introduction to the culture and history of the Deaf community, theories, guidelines, and practices of American Sign Language. Through the use of text, in-class lab time, individual and group participation, the students will build language vocabulary and the ability to hold conversations in ASL. Some out of class research time will be required for some assignments.
Book Discussion I
Age: 7th-9th grade
Time: 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. / Thursday
Tuition: $90 per semester—full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply Fee: $10/semester
Textbook: no textbook…list of books will be available at co-op registration. Students will be required to have a notebook with 8 dividers (one divider for each book)
Description: The goal of this class is to introduce 7th-9th graders to quality literary works. Students will read three books each semester for a total of 6 books for the year. We will also be reading and analyzing at least 4 short stories throughout the year. Students will participate in hands-on activities, discussion and homework activities to explore literary elements of plot, characterization, theme, setting, etc. Students will analyze each book and be able to explain literary elements for each book. Students will keep a notebook with dividers which will hold all homework and classroom assignments. This class will meet all learning styles and challenges. This will count as a literature credit for 9th graders. Ninth graders will have additional work to complete. A complete list of books will be available prior to registration so that parents can preview the book list.
Book Discussion 2
Age: 10th-12th grade
Time: 3-4pm, the second Monday of the month, 3 times a semester
Sept 13th, Oct 11th, Nov 8th , Feb 14th, March 14th, April 11th
Tuition: Free
Prerequisite: none
Textbook: A complete book list will be available at registration.
Description: Reading Great Literature sharpens the mind, quickens the heart, and causes one to think beyond their world. It will be our aim to ponder, discuss, present and apply what we learn to real life. Emphasis of this class will be on critical thinking and the message of the work rather than vocabulary or chapter questions. An assignment will be emailed one month prior to each discussion and will need to be completed before class. We will be covering 6 complete works, three each semester. Included this year will be A Christmas Carol, Treasure Island, 1984, and CS Lewis’ The Great Divorce.
Chemistry
Age: 10th-12th
Day/Time: Thursday—6:00-8:45 p.m. (Class to be held in a home—TBA)
Tuition: $175 semester – full year course – 16 weeks/semester
Supply Fee: $25/semester
Textbook: A Beka 2nd Edition, Chemistry: Precision and Design---textbook and lab book
Prerequisite: Completed Alg 1, taking Alg 2
Students will participate in class through labs, discussions, videos, observation exercises, lectures, homework assignments, and exams. Topics will include Intro to Chemistry, Matter, Stoichiometry Gases, Periodic Table, Chemical Bonds, Nuclear and Organic Chemistry. Supply Fee includes materials for labs, handouts, and all basic materials needed in class.
High School Composition 1
Age: 8th-10th grade
Time: 9:00-9:50 a.m./ Thursday
Tuition: $100 per semester—full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply Fee: $10 per semester
Textbook: This course will be taught using a wide variety of curriculums.
English Composition by Globe Fearon, Easy Grammar, and Writers Inc will be the main emphasis.
There will be no text book to purchase for this class:
However, we will be compiling a notebook of instruction as we go; including word banks,
sample paragraphs, evaluation forms, as well as a portfolio of their writing.
Each student will be required to have a 2”, 3 ring binder and a set of tab dividers.
Description: In this introductory high school writing course, students will meet the graduation requirements for high school grammar, paragraph structure, and essay format. Several different essay styles will be introduced, with a concentration on increasing student proficiency in writing 5 paragraph essays, in expository, descriptive and persuasive format. Imaginative writing will include a poetry unit and the importance of story structure. This class will also include practical writing, such as note taking, writing letters, properly answering test questions, and writing book reports. Weekly grammar exercises will provide tools to properly convey thoughts as well as address mistakes students are making in their writing. There will be some in-class revision and consultation so students can understand how to apply newly taught writing skills while working through the editing process. Most importantly, hands- on class activities will help students build confidence and skill in the writing process.
High School Latin I
Age: 9th-11th
Day/Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m. / Thursday
Class Fee: $90 semester —full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply fee: N/A
Prerequisite: None
Textbook: Classical Academic Press Latin Alive, Book 1
Oxford Latin-English Dictionary (either pocket or desk size)
Students will learn the grammar, structure, and intermediate to advanced vocabulary of Latin. Activities throughout the year will include group and individual translations, lecture and discussion, conversation, English word derivatives, and review games. Students will be expected to make and review vocabulary cards on a weekly basis (either by hand or on the computer). Toward the end of the year, we will introduce working with the Vulgate translation of the Bible to prepare students for translation in Latin 2.
Nutrition & Fitness
Age: 8th -12th
Day/Time: 2:00—2:50 p.m. / Monday and Thursday
Class Fee: $125 semester —full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply fee: none
Prerequisite: None
Textbook: Various books, library resources and hand outs.
A class intended to teach children some basic health information such as nutrition and fitness, as well as how to research the many fitness/health/nutrition choices available and choose the right options for themselves. I will be teaching mostly from the AFAA book, the text in which I had to study to get certified as a group fitness instructor. It covers all sorts of information from nutrition, to physiology, to safety (during exercise), energy, etc. I will also use many library resources and students will be asked to research different topics to share and analyze with the class.
Some examples of the types of labs we'll be doing: Learning CPR, taking blood pressure, body measurements, body fat calculations, creating a nutrition plan and figuring out the calories, food nutrient analysis, how long it would take to burn those calories, fat/carb/protein ratios, etc. as well as having some hands on experience with some groups fitness teachers, a physical trainer, learning how to safely exercise, etc.
SPECIAL NOTE: There is a slight chance that we may have a Physical Science class. However, there is no guarantee. We should find out in June. If you are interested in this class, there will be a place on the enrollment form for you to check if you are interested. This does not mean you will have to make a commitment or pay any tuition down payment. We will notify you in June if it is available or not.
Middle School Classes
Advanced Art
Ages: 12 and up (6th-12th grade)
Day/Time: 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. / Thursday
Class Fee: $100.00 per semester—full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply fee: $30/year
Prerequisite: see below
Textbook: None
Who?: Any student with natural artistic talent, things come easy, regardless of ‘technical knowledge’. These students are the ones that find are “easy” and fascinating and enjoy a challenge
Who Else?: Any student who has taken one or more art classes and has a lot of experience in different styles of art…and doesn’t mind a challenge.
We will take on some of the same projects as Art I, but they will be geared to a higher level. We will also have a special guest teacher in the winter or for a class or possibly more, go to www.signsandwondersbysue.com to see more! We will learn how to etch on plastic, we will also tackle some ‘out of the box’ art projects like cake decorating, etching, tie dying or hand painting/decorating clothes. You can see my personal artwork at my website to get an idea of what kinds of things I have done in the past. If we can find a suitable location, we will learn some airbrushing basics as well! You will take home a lot of useful skills from this class.
Art I
Ages: 11 and up (5th-12th grade)
Day/Time: 2:00 – 2:50 p.m. / Thursday
Class Fee: $100.00 per semester—full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply fee: $30/year
Prerequisite: see below
Textbook: None
Who?: Any student with no/little artistic experience.
We will do a ‘pretest’ at the beginning of the year to properly gauge the class skill and knowledge level and I will take it from there!
We will take on some of the same projects as beginning art, but they will be geared to a higher level. Projects we will take on will include marbling paper, screen printing T-shirts, making prints with lino-cutting, doing artist themed months where we will learn about an artist/style and learn how to emulate that style, (i.e. Michelangelo (painting upside down), Van Gogh, Picasso, etc) There will be many, many more projects as the year progresses and I get to know my new students. We may also take on some other forms of artwork such at etching. (see the website for FAQs)
American Sign Language I
Age: 8th -12th
Day/Time: 12:00-12:50 a.m./Thursday
Class Fee: $80 semester —full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply fee: none
Prerequisite: none
Textbook: 2 texts are required- Talking With Your Hands and Listening With Your Eyes by Gabriel Grayson copyright 2003
& The American Sign Language Phrase Book by Betty G Miller and Lou Fant copyright 2008
(It has a white cover. If you get the blue cover, it will be different!)
An introduction to the culture and history of the Deaf community, theories, guidelines, and practices of American Sign Language. Through the use of text, in-class lab time, individual and group participation, the students will build language vocabulary and the ability to hold conversations in ASL. Some out of class research time will be required for some assignments.
Answers in Genesis “It all Begins with Genesis”/ General Science
Age: 6th-8th grade
Day/Time: 2:00—2:50 p.m./ Thursday
Class Fee: $90.00 per semester – two semester course- 16 weeks per semester
Supply Fee: $15/semester
Textbook: Bible, Apologia General Science, 2nd Edition
For the first semester of this course we will be teaching creation science using the Answers in Genesis curriculum It All Begins with Genesis as a framework. This expanded AiG curriculum focuses on the first 12 chapters of the book of Genesis, and teaches the students to study the Bible and find out for themselves what it says about their world. We begin the class by learning about world views, and then learn the systematic inductive bible study method. As we move through the scripture, we hit many of the major areas of science (biology, astronomy, anthropology, geology, archeology, and paleontology) and talk about topics such as the age of the earth, creation of all things, the effect of the fall on creation, dinosaurs, flood mechanics, and the ice age.
For the second semester of this course we will teach general science using the Apologia General Science, 2nd edition textbook. We will study the modules in the first half of the textbook. Some of the topics include the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archeology, geology, paleontology and the fossil record. Textbook reading will be assigned each week for homework, and students will be expected to complete the reading before the next class period. Review questions may also be assigned or some other exercise to show understanding of the material. Class time will be spent discussing the material in each chapter and doing experiments. Testing will not be done during class time. If you would like to test your child, you may purchase the tests and answer booklet and test your child at home.
Supply fee covers notebooks and handouts, and some experiment supplies.
Book Discussion I
Age: 7th-9th grade
Time: 10:00 – 10:50 a.m. / Thursday
Tuition: $90 per semester—full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply Fee: $10/semester
Textbook: no textbook…list of books will be available at co-op registration. Students will be required to have a notebook with 8 dividers (one divider for each book)
Description: The goal of this class is to introduce 7th-9th graders to quality literary works. Students will read three books each semester for a total of 6 books for the year. We will also be reading and analyzing at least 4 short stories throughout the year. Students will participate in hands-on activities, discussion and homework activities to explore literary elements of plot, characterization, theme, setting, etc. Students will analyze each book and be able to explain literary elements for each book. Students will keep a notebook with dividers which will hold all homework and classroom assignments. This class will meet all learning styles and challenges. This will count as a literature credit for 9th graders. Ninth graders will have additional work to complete. A complete list of books will be available prior to registration so that parents can preview the book list.
High School Composition 1
Age: 8th-10th grade
Time: 9:00-9:50 a.m./ Thursday
Tuition: $100 per semester—full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply Fee: $10 per semester
Textbook: This course will be taught using a wide variety of curriculums.
English Composition by Globe Fearon, Easy Grammar, and Writers Inc will be the main emphasis.
There will be no text book to purchase for this class:
However, we will be compiling a notebook of instruction as we go; including word banks,
sample paragraphs, evaluation forms, as well as a portfolio of their writing.
Each student will be required to have a 2”, 3 ring binder and a set of tab dividers.
Description: In this introductory high school writing course, students will meet the graduation requirements for high school grammar, paragraph structure, and essay format. Several different essay styles will be introduced, with a concentration on increasing student proficiency in writing 5 paragraph essays, in expository, descriptive and persuasive format. Imaginative writing will include a poetry unit and the importance of story structure. This class will also include practical writing, such as note taking, writing letters, properly answering test questions, and writing book reports. Weekly grammar exercises will provide tools to properly convey thoughts as well as address mistakes students are making in their writing. There will be some in-class revision and consultation so students can understand how to apply newly taught writing skills while working through the editing process. Most importantly, hands- on class activities will help students build confidence and skill in the writing process.
Middle School Latin I
Age: 6th-8th Grade
Day/Time: 12:00—12:50 p.m./Thursday
Class Fee: $60 semester —full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply fee: N/A
Prerequisite: None
Textbook: Classical Academic Press Latin for Children, Primer A
Latin for Children A, History Reader
Latin for Children A, Activity Book
We will work through a 32-week text that gently but effectively introduces students to Latin vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and basic translation. The text includes daily practice, fun chants and games for review, and age-appropriate lesson practice. We will work on some activities from the Activity Book in class and translations from the History Reader will be done as group activities. We will also introduce Biblical and church history as it applies to the lessons.
Primer A is the first of three years available through Latin for Children. 2-3 years of this curriculum will effectively prepare students for high school level language study.
Middle School Latin 3
Age: 7th-9th Grade (9th grade continuing students may choose this class or High School Latin 1)
Day/Time: TBD
Class Fee: $70 semester —full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply fee: N/A
Prerequisite: Middle School Latin 2
Textbook: Classical Academic Press Latin for Children, Primer C
Latin for Children C, History Reader
Latin for Children C, Activity Book
We will work through a 32-week text that brings students to an intermediate level in Latin vocabulary, grammar, English derivatives, and translation, building on their current skills and preparing them for High School Latin 1. The text includes daily practice, fun chants and games for review, and age-appropriate lesson practice. We will be working through various activities in the Activity Book in class and will do both group and individual translations. We will also discuss Biblical and church history as it applies to the lessons.
Primer C is the third of three years available through Latin for Children. 2-3 years of this curriculum will effectively prepare students for high school level language study.
Nutrition & Fitness
Age: 8th -12th
Day/Time: 2:00—2:50 p.m. / Monday and Thursday
Class Fee: $125 semester —full year course—16 weeks/semester
Supply fee: none
Prerequisite: None
Textbook: Various books, library resources and hand outs.
A class intended to teach children some basic health information such as nutrition and fitness, as well as how to research the many fitness/health/nutrition choices available and choose the right options for themselves. I will be teaching mostly from the AFAA book, the text in which I had to study to get certified as a group fitness instructor. It covers all sorts of information from nutrition, to physiology, to safety (during exercise), energy, etc. I will also use many library resources and students will be asked to research different topics to share and analyze with the class.
Some examples of the types of labs we'll be doing: Learning CPR, taking blood pressure, body measurements, body fat calculations, creating a nutrition plan and figuring out the calories, food nutrient analysis, how long it would take to burn those calories, fat/carb/protein ratios, etc. as well as having some hands on experience with some groups fitness teachers, a physical trainer, learning how to safely exercise, etc.
MS TRU History
Age: 6th-8th grade
Time: 1:00—1:50 p.m . / Thursday
Tuition: none
Supply Fee: none
Textbook: TBA (see TRU teacher’s meeting)
Using various resources decided upon by the moms who will be teaching, hands-on activities and classroom instruction will take place each week. Moms will teach the material at home before coming to class to participate in hands-on activities to reinforce the information.
Elementary Classes
Elementary (Beginning) Art (1st semester only—opposite Social Skills)
Age: 3rd—5th grade
Day/Time: 1st semester—this will only be one semester—Social skills will replace this class 2nd semester at the same time slot 12:00—12:50 p.m. / Thursday
Class Fee: $80 semester —full year course—12 weeks/semester
Supply fee: $30/year
Who? Any student interested in learning art basics. You can have NO experience with art whatsoever, or perhaps you’ve taken an art class before, but it was a bit of a struggle for you. This is a beginner class and projects will be geared towards the personalities and abilities of the group. If you’re too young for the Advanced Art, but still have a lot of experience, I will try to challenge you above and beyond as well!
Projects we will take on will include marbling paper, screen printing T-shirts, doing artist themed months where we will learn about an artist/style and learn how to emulate that style, (i.e. Michelangelo (painting upside down), Van Gogh, Picasso, etc.) We will learn to paint with watercolors and acrylics, sketching and pen & ink drawings. There will be many many more projects as the year progresses and I get to know my new students.
Social Skills (2nd semester opposite Elem Art)
Ages: 3-5th grade
Day/Time: This will offered 2nd semester opposite Elementary Art—1st semester 12:00—12:50 / Thursday
Class Fee: $25.00
Supply Fee: $20.00
Using the book: Social Skills Activities...by Darlene Mannix this class is designed to reinforce with practical applications many of lives social skills such as: Working with others; Making Friends; Keeping Friends; Rules and Responsibilities; Understanding Social Situations Correctly... We will use in class discussion; in class play acting; in class games; and many other tools to help reinforce and make practical sense out of some of the many skills needed to better understand the use and need for social skills. There will be worksheets sent home and the parents should expect their students to have homework of approximately 10 minutes a day. We endeavor to make this class enjoyable for the students and a fun and creative way to understand the power of choice. The supply fee includes: copies, notebook, dividers, gifting test, special gift given the last day of class, and other misc. tools used to teach the principles we cover in this class
Class Limit: 20 kids
Elementary TRU History
Age: 3rd--5th grade
Time: 10:00—10:50 a.m . / Thursday
Tuition: none
Supply Fee: none
Textbook: TBA (see TRU teacher’s meeting)
Using various resources decided upon by the moms who will be teaching, hands-on activities and classroom instruction will take place each week. Moms will teach the material at home before coming to class to participate in hands-on activities to reinforce the information
Elementary TRU Science
Age: 3rd--5th grade
Time: 9:00—9:50 a.m . / Thursday
Tuition: none
Supply Fee: none
Textbook: TBA (see TRU teacher’s meeting)
Using various resources decided upon by the moms who will be teaching, hands-on activities and classroom instruction will take place each week. Moms will teach the material at home before coming to class to participate in hands-on activities to reinforce the information.
All CHEER members are welcome to enroll their school-age children in a variety of classes held 8-16 weeks in the Fall and Spring semesters.Class Descriptions for CO-OP Classes 2010 - 2011
For privacy reasons Teacher names and email addresses have been omitted.