Scholar Classes

 

Ages 12 and older

 

Cooking

 

Botany
Come discover the world of plants!  This class will be for 4 months total: October, November, March and April. We will be studying Plant identification, seeds, and structures, as well as having some fun with carnivorous plants. 10-11AM.

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Teaching
"Teaching is the art of sharing the knowledge we have been given by others with hope that someday, in some way, it again will be passed on"- Kathy Jeffords

We will be studying and disscussing many different teaching philosophies (including): Charolotte Mason, Montessori, Ron Clark, and others during the months of October and March.  The students will have the chance to apply their studies by teaching during the months of November and April.

Time: 10AM-11AM

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Public Speaking/Debate
This class will be taught by Diantha Smith a Graduate Student Instructor with ISU's department of English and Philosophy.  She is known to us as a wonderful teacher and mentor.  She will be teaching Rhetoric and communication, analyzing and becoming an effective public speaker.  

 

December to February from 10AM-11AM

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Discerning Truth for Discipled Lives (Core Class)
Holistic Math and Science study along with a Self-Mastery Program using principles from Life-Changing Service's Eternal Warriors program.

 

Each student and parent team will be required to choose a Math curriculum and level and learn at least one lesson a day.  We will develop science and math time lines of important discoveries and their influences upon society.  Each student will be responsible for at least 50 events, and will be given an oral exam on their timeline.  We will read one book per semester.  The first semester book will be: 5 Equations that Changed the World.  We will learn scientific method, charting and journaling, finding patterns, seeking inspiration, in-depth analysis, etc. In addition,  we will incorperate the Eternal Warrior's principles, which includes analysis of behavior, and use this to set and accomplish goals.

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There will be at least 2 hours per day of required work with this class.  Since classroom time is limited, most of the work will happen at home.  Parents will need to stay engaged as their student's daily mentor.  We will work to keep parents abreast of what is being taught and discussed in class.

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Second semester will include a student chosen Science Fair Project. Each student will need: 
- A three subject notebook.
- A brand new journal
- Index Cards
- The book: 5 Equations That Changed the World
- Funds to finance a Science Project of choice
- Math curriculum
- $10 class fee/semester

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October to December and January to April from 11-12PM

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Start-up
This entrepreneurship class will walk the youth through the experience of owning their own business.  They will come up with many viable ideas and by talking with the adults in their lives will narrow those ideas down to one, which they will attempt to make successful.

 

We will write a business plan, run focus groups, have entreprenuers for the community come and speak with us, learn to market, sell, and develop a web presence, along with many other skills.  These skills will be applied to the business and along with various readings (not more than a chapter per week) will comprise the "home work".  

 

Students will need:
- Something they enjoy that can be monetized
- The book:
- Funds to finance the business of their choice
 

October to April from 12PM-1PM | "Shark Tank" type competition in May

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Electives (Taught By Professionals)
Choir 

Come sing with us!  Learn to sing in harmony. It will be fun! This class is only offered first semester.

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September to December from 1:30PM-2:30PM

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Kendo 

Japenese sword fighting and mixed martial arts.  Nough said.  This class runs only second semster.

January to April from 1:30PM-2:30PM