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​ECS Tutorials Class Offerings

Choir, High School
Course Description: High School Choir course 
Time: Wednesday 12:30-2:30  
Instructor: Mrs. Jenny Diamond graduated from Westminster Choir College with a BA degree in Music Education with an emphasis on choral music. She has directed choirs for over 20 years. ​​

Choir, Children’s
Course Description:Children's Choir course for 3rd-8th grade students. 
Time: Wednesday 1:30-3:30  
Instructor: Mrs. Jenny Diamond graduated from Westminster Choir College with a BA degree in Music Education with an emphasis on choral music. She has directed choirs for over 20 years. ​​

Drama (Junior High Theatre Class)
​ “These Arts, in their highest province, are not addressed to the gross senses, but to the desires of the mind, to that spark of divinity which we have within.” —Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1786
Course Description: Sir Joshua Reynolds understood, perhaps better than we, that the fullest expression of what man thinks and feels can best be illustrated through the arts.  Because of its emotional quotient, drama often can express what words alone fail to. Words often fail us. How is man to express heavenly ideas using earthly language? The joy of drama is its ability to communicate profound ideas, often with simple elements, for those who have eyes to see. Drama, which uses all the senses, speaks to the intuitive side of man, which through God’s Grace can help us understand who we are and our relationship to God.  For as noted Christian author and educator Frank E. Gaeblein has told us, “Christian education is the living union of subject matter and the infinite pattern of God’s truth”. A careful study of drama equips the students with the grammar of dramatic artistic endeavor with the study of technique and style germane to a particular epoch.  The students are taught to observe carefully the play being studied, see how the drama reflects that particular culture, and how it relates to the human condition. Through this satisfying and fun process the student begins to see that drama in its whole-some sense is a reflection of Truth, Beauty and Goodness, and gives them the ability and confidence to be communicators for Christ.” -Gaebelein, Frank E, The Pattern of God’s Truth. 
Time: Wednesdays 3:30-5:00
Performances: Main Stage performance February, date to be given later, small end of year performance May
Rehearsals: Additional rehearsal times week of performance, calendar with times given out first month of class
Particulars: Students will supply costume, own make-up
Instructor: Kathy Houser MFA: Theatre Directing & Philosophy of Theatre
  • Artistic Director Renaissance Players 14 years
  • Taught Collegiate Theatre & Communication Classes
  • Taught High School Courses Briarwood, OMCS, ECCS, ECS, SMI 
  • Acting Coach & cameo actor Hollywood film Uncle Scam
  • Acted in multiple local commercials
Contact: kathyhouser77@gmail.com, Phone: (205) 218-4937

Drama (High School Theatre Class)
​ “These Arts, in their highest province, are not addressed to the gross senses, but to the desires of the mind, to that spark of divinity which we have within.” —Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1786
Course Description: Sir Joshua Reynolds understood, perhaps better than we, that the fullest expression of what man thinks and feels can best be illustrated through the arts.  Because of its emotional quotient, drama often can express what words alone fail to. Words often fail us. How is man to express heavenly ideas using earthly language? The joy of drama is its ability to communicate profound ideas, often with simple elements, for those who have eyes to see. Drama, which uses all the senses, speaks to the intuitive side of man, which through God’s Grace can help us understand who we are and our relationship to God.  For as noted Christian author and educator Frank E. Gaeblein has told us, “Christian education is the living union of subject matter and the infinite pattern of God’s truth”. A careful study of drama equips the students with the grammar of dramatic artistic endeavor with the study of technique and style germane to a particular epoch.  The students are taught to observe carefully the play being studied, see how the drama reflects that particular culture, and how it relates to the human condition. Through this satisfying and fun process the student begins to see that drama in its whole-some sense is a reflection of Truth, Beauty and Goodness, and gives them the ability and confidence to be communicators for Christ.” -Gaebelein, Frank E, The Pattern of God’s Truth. 
Time: Wednesdays 11:00-12:30
Performances: Main Stage performance February, date to be given later, small end of year performance May
Rehearsals: Additional rehearsal times week of performance, calendar with times given out first month of class
Particulars: Students will supply costume, own make-up
Instructor: Kathy Houser MFA: Theatre Directing & Philosophy of Theatre
  • Artistic Director Renaissance Players 14 years
  • Taught Collegiate Theatre & Communication Classes
  • Taught High School Courses Briarwood, OMCS, ECCS, ECS, SMI 
  • Acting Coach & cameo actor Hollywood film Uncle Scam
  • Acted in multiple local commercials
Contact: kathyhouser77@gmail.com, Phone: (205) 218-4937

Start Art / Re-fine Art
Start Art Course Description: "Colorful" is the absolute choice word to describe this class.  Fundamentals of drawing, painting, design, and creating are taught and then built upon.  Instruction is individualized depending on the student's experience.  One of the goals of this class is to teach the student how to see as an artist sees and then apply it.
Re-Fine Art Course Description: for individuals that already have taken lessons from Lynita, have experience in art, or are serious about furthering their art education and honing their skills.  ​
Class size: minimum 2, maximum 8 
Time: TBD
Instructor: Lynita Motes, portrait artist for over 30 years 
Please peruse website: Lynitamotesart.com
Contact info: (205) 516-4826 to call or text

World Literature/Western Civilization History
Course Description:A two (2) credit course integrating literature and history, Fall of Rome 476AD to 1603AD death of Queen Elizabeth I, using the same textbook used at Jeff State Community College, University of Montevallo, University of Alabama, and Samford University. 
Time:Wednesdays, 9:00-10:30am
Instructor: Kathy Houser. Mrs. Houser holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree, and has more than 35 years of teaching experience at both the high school and collegiate level.​
Email Mrs. Houser or call her at (205) 218-4937 with questions and to enroll​. 

Government/Economics
Course Description: Alexis de Tocqueville wrote that Democracy is not just a form of government but an all-encompassing way of life. Forms of governments are encompassing but in very different ways- they affect the way we order our social and economic life as well as the habits of mind.  The question is how do they shape our habits of life? It is essential that we know and understand the US Constitution and our Republic form of government as set up by the Founding Fathers. What are our “first freedoms” and how are they protected and preserved?   What we must know, as citizens and Christians, is how and why we have the government we have. In addition, students will learn the principles of economics through creative projects that teach economic systems, trade, supply and demand etc. 
Class will count as a ½ credit in Government, and ½ credit in Economics, or full year history credit, or as an elective. Many colleges require Government and Economics as part of High School transcripts.
Time: Tuesday, 11-12:30
Instructor: Kathy Houser. Mrs. Houser holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree, and has more than 35 years of teaching experience at both the high school and collegiate level.​
Email Mrs. Houser or call her at (205) 218-4937 with questions and to enroll​. 

Physical Science with full lab 
​Text: Apologia: Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 2nd edition
Prerequisites: Algebra I or taking Algebra I concurrently
Time: Wednesday, 9-12
Instructor: email Cindy Johnson or call her at 205.620.6729
​Mrs. Johnson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Education. Her experience includes twelve years home schooling and seven years substitute teaching in private Christian schools. She has taught the Apologia Science courses for 18 years through the Tutorials Program at Evangel Christian School. Mrs. Johnson received the Who’s Who Among America’s Instructors Award in 2005-2006. 

Biology with full lab 
Course Description: Apologia: Exploring Creation with Biology, 2nd edition
Time: Wednesday 12:30-2:30
Instructor: email Cindy Johnson or call her at 205.620.6729​​
Mrs. Johnson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Education. Her experience includes twelve years home schooling and seven years substitute teaching in private Christian schools. She has taught the Apologia Science courses for 18 years through the Tutorials Program at Evangel Christian School. Mrs. Johnson received the Who’s Who Among America’s Instructors Award in 2005-2006.

Chemistry ​with full lab ​​
Text: Apologia: Exploring Creation with Chemistry, 3rd edition
Prerequisites: Completion of Algebra I. Have taken Algebra II or taking Algebra II concurrently.
Time: Tuesday 12:30-2:30
Instructor: email Cindy Johnson or call her at 205.620.6729
Mrs. Johnson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Education. Her experience includes twelve years home schooling and seven years substitute teaching in private Christian schools. She has taught the Apologia Science courses for 18 years through the Tutorials Program at Evangel Christian School. Mrs. Johnson received the Who’s Who Among America’s Instructors Award in 2005-2006. ​​
 
Marine Biology with full lab
Text: Apologia: Exploring Creation with Marine Biology, 2nd edition 
Prerequisite: Biology
Time: Thursdays 9-11
Instructor: email Cindy Johnson or call her at 205.620.6729 
​Mrs. Johnson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Education. Her experience includes twelve years home schooling and seven years substitute teaching in private Christian schools. She has taught the Apologia Science courses for 18 years through the Tutorials Program at Evangel Christian School. Mrs. Johnson received the Who’s Who Among America’s Instructors Award in 2005-2006. 

Advanced Biology / Human Anatomy with full lab
​Text: Apologia: The Human Body Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, 2nd edition
Prerequisite: Biology
Time:  Thursdays 12:30-2:30
Instructor: email Cindy Johnson or call her at 205.620.6729 
Mrs. Johnson holds a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Education. Her experience includes twelve years home schooling and seven years substitute teaching in private Christian schools. She has taught the Apologia Science courses for 18 years through the Tutorials Program at Evangel Christian School. Mrs. Johnson received the Who’s Who Among America’s Instructors Award in 2005-2006. ​​​

American History/American Literature
Course Description: A two (2)-credit high school course that will integrate American literature and history from the time period of Columbus to present day. Together, we will comprehensively survey United States history, while critically analyzing literary works that mirror the corresponding history studies.
Time: Wednesdays, 11:00 – 12:30 PM
Instructor: Catie Lumpkin
Mrs. Lumpkin earned her Bachelor’s degrees in English and Journalism at the University of Alabama. Her graduate degree work is in secondary education. She has 20 years of teaching experience in grade levels first through twelfth grade. She delights in partnering with parents who have been called to home educate their children.
Email Mrs. Lumpkin or text her 205-617-8995 to enroll or ask questions. 

Collegiate Prepatory Writing Intensive:
For: Junior and Seniors
Course Description: A one (1)-credit high school writing course. This class can serve as a fulfillment to a transcript elective need or English requirement. Together, we will explore the various genres of writing that are essential to effective communication, as well as those regularly used in collegiate studies. In this class we will consistently be working through the writing process. 
Time: Wednesdays 1:00 – 2:30
Instructor: Catie Lumpkin
Mrs. Lumpkin earned her Bachelor’s degrees in English and Journalism at the University of Alabama. Her graduate degree work is in secondary education. She has 20 years of teaching experience in grade levels first through twelfth grade. She delights in partnering with parents who have been called to home educate their children.
Email Mrs. Lumpkin or text her 205-617-8995 to enroll or ask questions. 

World Religions  (*Satisfies Bible, Social Studies, or Elective Credit*) 
In this year-long comparative religions course, students will learn the key beliefs and practices of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam, and engage in a thoughtful comparison of these religions to the truths found in the Bible. Students will also gain a sharpened awareness of what makes Christianity unique and cultivate the ability to discern the values and beliefs underlying the worldviews of people they encounter.
Open to: 11th & 12th Grade
Cost: $250/Semester, required the first day of each semester
Size: 10 student min, 30 student max
Instructor: Mr. Brandon Snipes
  • B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies, Covenant College
  • M.A. Teaching, Covenant College
  • M.A. Theological Studies, Liberty University
  • Bible Teacher at Briarwood Christian High School, 2012-2018.
  • Assistant Tennis Coach at Briarwood High School, 2013-2019. 
  • JH Volleyball Coach at BCS, 2012-2014.
  • Email Mr. Snipes for registration information​

Bible 1, “Stories You Thought You Knew.” (*Satisfies Bible or Elective Credit*)
In this year-long Bible course, students will dive headfirst into the best-selling and most controversial book of all time. In this class, students will practice asking tough questions and making connections between a variety of passages, both familiar and new. The course will equip students with a knowledge of the purpose, flow, and direction of Scripture, as they join the Israelites on a perilous journey toward a promised future of glory. 
Open to: 9th & 10th Grade
Cost: $250/Semester, required the first day of each semester
Size: 10 student min, 30 student max
Instructor: Mr. Brandon Snipes
  • B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies, Covenant College
  • M.A. Teaching, Covenant College
  • M.A. Theological Studies, Liberty University
  • Bible Teacher at Briarwood Christian High School, 2012-2018.
  • Assistant Tennis Coach at Briarwood High School, 2013-2019. 
  • JH Volleyball Coach at BCS, 2012-2014.
  • Email Mr. Snipes for registration information​

Bible 2, “The King and the Kingdom.” (*Satisfies Bible or Elective Credit*)
The people await with bated breath the coming of a promised Messiah. The result is an absolutely stunning incarnation that is powerful, subversive, and history-altering. In this year-long Bible course, students will journey through the Gospels and Letters of the Early Church fathers, making daily connections between the world of the New Testament and their own lives. This class uses engaging discussion, hands on activities, and high level critical thinking to prepare upper-classmen for life after highschool. 
Open to: 11th & 12th Grade
Cost: $250/Semester, required the first day of each semester
Size: 10 student min, 30 student max
Instructor: Mr. Brandon Snipes
  • B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies, Covenant College
  • M.A. Teaching, Covenant College
  • M.A. Theological Studies, Liberty University
  • Bible Teacher at Briarwood Christian High School, 2012-2018.
  • Assistant Tennis Coach at Briarwood High School, 2013-2019. 
  • JH Volleyball Coach at BCS, 2012-2014.
  • Email Mr. Snipes for registration information​

Psychology (*Satisfies Science or Elective Credit*)
This course focuses on the study of human behavior. As an introduction to the field of psychology, this course includes consideration of psychological principles, terminology, major theories, careers, methods of experimentation, and practical applications. Special topics include personality development, problem-solving, group dynamics, and motivation.
Open to: 11th & 12th Grade
Cost: $250/Semester, required the first day of each semester
Size: 10 student min, 30 student max
Instructor: Mr. Brandon Snipes
  • B.A. Biblical and Theological Studies, Covenant College
  • M.A. Teaching, Covenant College
  • M.A. Theological Studies, Liberty University
  • Bible Teacher at Briarwood Christian High School, 2012-2018.
  • Assistant Tennis Coach at Briarwood High School, 2013-2019. 
  • JH Volleyball Coach at BCS, 2012-2014.
  • Email Mr. Snipes for registration information​
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