| | Evangel Christian School Tutorials06/10/2009 02:51 PM 2009 – 2010 Class Schedule*
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Language Arts Writing – Course Description: Covers the basic modes of writing and research papers with weekly assignments. Cost: $160.00/semester + $40.00 registration fee due July 1 ($50.00 registration fee after July 1) Time: Tuesdays, 8:30-9:45. (If this class fills, another will be provided on Tuesdays as well, 10:30-11:45) Class Size: 15 students, minimum; 18 students, maximum Instructor: Sallie Lowman, 205.664.0602
World Literature/Western Civilization History - Course Description: A two (2) credit course integrating literature and history, 1600 to the present using the same textbook used at Jeff State Community College, University of Montevallo, University of Alabama, and Samford University. Cost: $55.00/month Time: Wednesdays, 3:15-5:00 Instructor: Click here to email Kathy Houser* (jhouser943@aol.com) or call 205.980.9202
*Mrs. Houser holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree, and has more than 27 years of teaching experience at both the high school and collegiate level. She currently serves on the faculty of Evangel Classical Christian School, where she teaches Upper School Literature, Drama, and Logic.
British Literature - Course Description: The instructor uses her years of experience as a theatre teacher to help British literature "come alive" for her students. Bob Jones British Literature for the Christian Student, Second Edition is the foundational text of this class. Whenever possible, course content is supplemented and learning is enhanced with students acting out literary works using real theatrical scripts. Some writing is required; however, emphasis is on reading, analyzing, and enjoying the material. Geared toward 11-12th graders. The student will provide his own copy of the textbook, The Pilgrim's Progress, Great Expectations, and Julius Caesar. (Specific ISBN #'s will be provided.) Cost: $50.00/month, plus $50.00 registration fee. Time: Wednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30pm Class Size: 10 students, minimum Instructor: Click here to email Jenny Wheeler (efw58@bellsouth.net), or call 205.665.5737
American Literature - Course Description: The class will be a survey of American literature from the Puritans to the present and will also include instruction in literary writing. The text selections may be purchased, checked out of libraries, or found online Cost: $50/month Time: Wednesdays, 10:15-12:15 Instructor: Click here to email Amy Goodsell* (alexandamy@charter.net or call at 620-6675
*Mrs. Goodsell has a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Secondary Education and has eight years of teaching experience, which includes the middle school, high school, and college levels.
History World Literature/Western Civilization History - Course Description: A two (2) credit course integrating literature and history, 1600 to the present, using the same textbook used at Jeff State Community College, University of Montevallo, University of Alabama, and Samford University. Cost: $55.00/month Time: Wednesdays, 3:15-5:00 Instructor: Click here to email Kathy Houser* (jhouser943@aol.com) or call 205.980.9202
*Mrs. Houser holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree, and has more than 27 years of teaching experience at both the high school and collegiate level. She currently serves on the faculty of Evangel Classical Christian School, where she teaches Upper School Literature, Drama, and Logic.
Science Physical Science/Lab – Course Description: Covers the Apologia Physical Science curriculum with labs Cost: $55/month + lab fees Time: Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 25 Instructor: Cindy Johnson (cdaisy24@att.net), 205.620.6729
Biology/Lab – Course Description: Covers the Apologia Biology curriculum and all lab work/dissection Cost: $55/month + lab fees Time: Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 25 Instructor: Cindy Johnson (cdaisy24@att.net), 205.620.6729
Advanced Biology/Human Anatomy/Lab – Course Description: Covers the Apologia Anatomy curriculum and all lab work/dissection Cost: $55/month + lab fees Time: Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 25 Instructor: Cindy Johnson (cdaisy24@att.net), 205.620.6729
Marine Biology – Course Description: Covers Apologia Marine Biology curriculum and all lab work/dissection. Study concentrates on marine wildlife and marine habitats. A survey of the members of each biological kingdom that live in marine environments. Experimental emphasis with the use of both microscope and dissection. Prerequisites: This is a High School level course; students who have taken Biology are ready for this course. Text: Exploring Creation with Marine Biology by Sherri Seligson (Apologia Educational Ministries). Can be purchased at www.naturesworkshopplus.com, www.Christianbook.com, or locally at The Amen Corner. Cost: $55/month + lab fees Time: Thursdays, 9:00-11:00 Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 25 Instructor: Cindy Johnson (cdaisy24@att.net), 205.620.6729
Chemistry – Course Description: High school/college prep chemistry Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I. Have taken Algebra II or taking Algebra II concurrently. Text: Exploring Creation with Chemistry, 2nd Edition by Dr. Jay L. Wile (Apologia Educational Ministries). Cost: $55/month + lab fees Time: Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30 Class Size: minimum 8, maximum 20 Instructor: Cindy Johnson (cdaisy24@att.net), 205.620.6729
Mathematics - Saxon Curriculum Algebra I through Calculus (Plus Physics) – Course Descriptions: 2 classes per week each covering 2 lessons. Weekly tests are administered at home and scored by the instructor as 50% of the grade. All problems must be completed and count as 50% of the grade. Cost: $300 + $50 Registration or $40/month + textbook purchase (assignments to be completed on 4 quad graph paper - Drawing instruments and Calculator appropriated for course level) Time: TBA (Tues & Thurs or Wed & Fri) Class size – 4-12 students Instructor: Click here to email Addison Hitchcock (ahitchcock3434@charter.net) or call 205.706.5720 or 205.663.3434 More detailed information can be found on Mr. Hitchcock's website.
Foreign Languages - Latin - Course Description: 2 classes per week each covering 2 lessons. Weekly tests are administered at home and scored by the instructor as 50% of the grade. All problems must be completed and count as 50% of the grade. Cost: $300 + $50 Registration or $40/month + textbook purchase Time: TBA (Tues & Thurs or Wed & Fri) Class size – 4-12 students Instructor: Click here to email Addison Hitchcock (ahitchcock3434@charter.net) or call 205.706.5720 or 205.663.3434 More detailed information can be found on Mr. Hitchcock's website.
Spanish I - Course Description: We will be using Spanish One using the Bob Jones 2nd edition Spanish I textbook (paper back). The Activities Manual and the CDs for Spanish One are also required. The CDs will be handed out the first of class and there is a $10.00 charge for the CDs. We will cover greetings, the alphabet, grammar, proper sentence construction and conversation using oral exercises weekly. Each student will learn how to share Christ and memorize Scripture verses. Every one will have the opportunity to research a Spanish speaking country of his/her choice. They have six weeks to complete their research and find the required information. Each student will be expected to share their findings with the class. At a later date, they will need to fix a dish from their country and bring it to class for a luncheon (this is the best part of the Spanish class)! The proper amount of homework will be assigned each week to cover the necessary hours in the subject to constitute one high school credit in a foreign language. One time during the year, we will go out as a class to either lunch or dinner, whatever works best for the majority of the students. This will give each one an opportunity to practice what they have learned. Syllabus Cost: Registration Fee: $40.00. Class fee is $300.00. You may pay it all at once, $150.00 in September and $150.00 in January or $35.00 monthly. There is a $15.00 savings if you pay the total balance in September or half in September and half in January. The CDs will be handed out the first of class and there is a $10.00 usage charge for the CDs. The CDs must be returned to me on the last day of class in May. I order the tests and there is an $8.00 cost for tests. When: Thursday mornings: 10:00am -12:00pm, beginning September 4, 2008. Time: Wednesday mornings: 11:00am -1:00pm, beginning September 4, 2008. A second class day will most likely be added. Contact Mrs. Samper for details. Instructor: Rosie Samper, homeschooling mom for sixteen years; Spanish teacher for seven years. Mrs. Samper is a native Spanish speaker. Many of her students have gone on to CLEP Spanish in colleges and universities. Several students decided to major/minor in Spanish, two have become Spanish teachers and some have gone on to use it on the mission field Contact Mrs. Samper directly with questions or to enroll. Click here for a downloadable Enrollment Form.
Electives - Logic - Course Description: This class is designed to improve 8th through 12th grade students thinking, analyzing, and communication skills through the study of traditional logic Text: Traditional Logic: Introduction To Formal Logic, Martin Cothran Cost: $45.00 per month, plus cost of text book (approximately $35.00) Time: Monday, 3:15 Course Goals: 1. Master basic grammar and concepts of Formal Logic.
2. Learn to write speeches in several formats such as informative, persuasive, and speeches to entertain.
3. Research and take part in a Lincoln Douglas Debate.
4. Learn to recognize informal logic terms and fallacies in the everyday world. Terms such as ad hominem, ad vericundiam, and ad populum.
5. Build confidence so that students can logically counter a culture that is hostile to Christianity.
Instructor: Click here to email Kathy Houser* (jhouser943@aol.com) or call 205.980.9202 *Mrs. Houser holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree, and has more than 27 years of teaching experience at both the high school and collegiate level. She currently serves on the faculty of Evangel Classical Christian School, where she teaches Upper School Literature, Drama, and Logic.
Principles of Finance – Theatre Performance - Course Description: This 12 week class will focus specifically on preparing a one act play for performance. We will begin meeting in mid-August and end with our performance before Thanksgiving Break. Cost: $100 Time: Wed 3:45-5:00 Location: Evangel Gymnasium Stage Class size: limited to 5 males and 9 females. The class will be closed when these roles are filled. Instructor: Click here to email Jenny Wheeler (efw58@bellsouth.net), or call 205.665.5737
*Classes and times subject to change. Class Availability: Class size is limited and will be offered only on a first-come, first-serve basis. Classes require a minimum number of students to be able to be offered. If you plan to enroll, do so as early as possible to avoid any unnecessary class cancellations. Refunds: Should Evangel Tutorials be unable to make any of these class offerings available, a full refund will be issued. Refunds will not be granted after the first two class sessions of each semester. If a refund is requested before the third class session of any semester, 75% of the Class Cost for that semester may be refunded, with the instructor reserving the final right to refuse any refunds. If a student drops out of the Tutorials Program completely before the third class of the first semester, 50% of the total Registration Fee will be refunded. All Refund Requests must be submitted in writing to the instructor and to the school office, and must include a reason for the request.
Enrollment for ClassesTo enroll for any of the classes, simply contact the instructor directly to enroll for their class. Once classes are filled and the rolls closed, the instructor will submit his/her roll to the ECS Offices and you will be invoiced for the appropriate Tutorials Administrative/Facility Usage Fee.
The Tutorials Administrative/Facility Usage Fee for ECS students is $25/family. For students enrolled in other schools, the fee is $75/family. The instructor will provide individual payment details and any further information for his/her class(es). Late Enrollments will be assessed on a per student basis at a rate of $25/student. Late fees are assessed after the first class meeting.
Conduct StandardsAll students enrolled in Evangel Tutorials classes agree to willingly subject themselves to all the Standards of Conduct of Evangel Christian School, Briarwood Christian School, and/or Evangel Church, PCA, and to any corresponding discipline, should these standards be violated.
For more information, please email the ECS Office.
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