School Year 2025-2026
| Old World Literature | |
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| Grade Level | 9th - 12th |
| Openings | Open |
| Day(s) and Time(s) | Tuesday 8:30-10:30 |
| Campus Location | Life Christian Academy |
| Course Description |
The goal of this course is to help students understand and enjoy Old World Literature. The course will cover Ancient and Medieval time periods. The student will read and compare classic works of these periods. Emphasis will be placed on context, analysis of literary elements, analysis of author’s worldview and purpose, and comparisons to modern culture. Worldview and literary analysis (four 5-paragraph) essays will be assigned throughout the year. Grammar, sentence structure and style will be addressed through essay corrections. Vocabulary will be addressed through Vocabulary from Classical Roots. The book list is as follows: The Odyssey I and II Samuel The Sword and the Stone Beowulf The Dream of the Rood Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Robin Hood Selected Canterbury Tales Please do NOT purchase any of these books until you discuss with Mrs. Vechinski. Many of them have specific translations that are required. TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED? if yes, book(s): YES – for Vocabulary - Vocabulary from Classical Roots C. by Norma Fifer and Nancy Flowers YES – See Book List – DO NOT ORDER YET! NO – for Textbook
Homework time expected: 4+ hrs/week
This course is worth 1.0 credit |
| Tuition | $100.00 / $0.00 for supplies |
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| Geometry | |
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| Grade Level | 8th - 12th |
| Openings | Open |
| Day(s) and Time(s) | Tuesday 12:30-2:00 |
| Campus Location | Life Christian Academy |
| Course Description |
Saxon Geometry is taught using the incremental development and continual review. This course will cover triangle congruence/similarity, postulates and theorems, surface area and volume, proofs (to a very small degree), circles, solids, polygons, trigonometry, and slopes and equations of lines. There are many word problems and practical applications, and many of the problems incorporate simple algebra to help keep those skills current. The solutions manual provides complete solutions. The curriculum is Saxon Geometry: Textbook and Solutions Manual REQUIRED. One note: 1) I will not be stressing proofs. TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED? if yes, book(s): Saxon Geometry Textbook, Saxon Geometry Solutions Manual (2009, 1st Edition) Homework time expected: 4 hours per week
This class is worth 1.0 high school credit. |
| Tuition | $150.00 / $0.00 for supplies |
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| ACT Prep | |
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| Grade Level | 9th - 12th |
| Openings | Open |
| Day(s) and Time(s) | Fall Semester Only - Tuesday 2:00-3:30 |
| Campus Location | Life Christian Academy |
| Course Description |
Wondering how to prepare your student for the ACT? Many students are handed an ACT prep book and told to prepare. This course will guide your student through all four sections of the ACT. Throughout the semester, we will walk through a review of many of the math concepts and grammar concepts that might appear on the ACT. The reading and science portion of the ACT will be reviewed by practice and discussion. The different types of questions will be discussed and tips to prepare your student will be given. At a minimum, your student must have taken Algebra I and be taking Geometry to attend this class. Throughout the semester, the practice tests will be obtained from printable pdfs that I will email to you. No book is required for this class; however, you will need to printout several 50+ page pdfs. Homework time expected: 2-4 hours per week This class is worth 0.5 high school credits. |
| Tuition | $100.00 / $0.00 for supplies |
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| EGUMPP 2 | |
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| Grade Level | 8th - 12th |
| Openings | Open |
| Day(s) and Time(s) | Spring Semester Only - Tuesday 2:00-3:30 |
| Campus Location | Life Christian Academy |
| Course Description |
This course is an ACT/SAT Grammar Prep course taught using EGUMPP. EGUMPP stands for Electronic Grammar Usage Mechanics Proficiency Program. You may go to www.egumpp.com for a complete overview. This program is a 4-module grammar program that will span over 2 years. (In EGUMPP 1, the class focused on the first module. It included all parts of speech, including participles, gerunds, and clauses.) EGUMPP 2 will include modules 2-4 which includes usage rules, punctuation identifiers, and writing mechanics. Unfortunately, you must purchase all four modules at the same time. Your student must have access to a computer at home to complete all homework and tests; however, we will NOT use a computer in class. You may combine EGUMPP 1 and EGUMPP 2 grades as a 1.0 credit elective called “Advanced Grammar and Punctuation”. The first class is not a prerequisite; however, it is recommended. Homework time expected: 2-4 hours per week This class is worth 0.5 credits.
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| Tuition | $100.00 / $0.00 for supplies |
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