2024-25 Preliminary Class Schedule
We start classes on Sept. 17th, 2024
and go until March 25th.
I’m offering three classes in 2024-25
on Tuesdays based upon enrollment.
Schedule might be adjusted some as students sign up.
High School English Concepts (9-11th) 9:00 - 10:30
2. Focus English (7- 9th grade) 10:45 - noon
3. Jumpstart English (5-7th grade) 12:15 - 1:30Specialty (optional) FUN classes in April on Tuesdays for 3 weeks. No homework. Offerings differ each year.
Home school testing for the State requirement in May.
Most classes are about 4-6 students with a maximum of 10.
English Classes for Homeschooled Students
in 5th-12th Grade. SEE SCHEDULE BELOW
Classes are held once a week on Tuesdays at my home. The classes last 1 hour 15 minutes (HS class 15 minutes longer), and students are given homework for the week in five areas: Writing, Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary, and Grammar. The amount of homework differs with each grade level. As a parent, you don’t need to design any additional English work for your student, just help them complete the assignments.
Classes for 2024 start September 17th and the first quarter meets until December 10th. (12 weeks) with a break for Thanksgiving.
The second quarter starts January 7th and meets until March 25th (12 weeks).
In April, special four-week optional classes are offered with no homework.
Each class meeting is $17. First quarter = $204.
Second quarter = $204.
(Payments may be divided into several installments.)
April classes are $50 each.
There is a $30 registration/materials fee for each quarter.
(Not for April classes)
Contact me with questions - 360-966-0203 Christie@freshlookthinking.com
Here is a run-down of the possible classes offered:
Horizons English is offered for kids in 4th and 5th grades. with a full-range English curriculum: writing, reading comprehension, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. It includes fun projects to build success and the love of writing! Look out! You won’t believe how kids are motivated to write after taking this class! (Not offered in 2024. Strong fifth graders may come to Jumpstart.)
Jumpstart English is offered for students in 6th and 7th grades and strong 5th graders). This class includes a complete curriculum: Writing (lots of fun projects), reading skills, creating a “ME” book, grammar (from a practical use point of view), an individual spelling program, and vocabulary from literature.
Focus English is offered for students in grades 7 and 9. The class curriculum includes a full-range of English skills: exciting types of writing, reading comprehension, a vocabulary program based on Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes, developing grammar, and an individual spelling program. **Grade levels with homeschooled students often vary. Contact me if your child is advanced or behind and we can make adjustments for them to be in just the right class.
Spectrum English is offered for students in grades 8 and 9. It offers a full-English curriculum including developing writing skills to be prepared for high school, reading comprehension, vocabulary based on Greek and Latin roots, prefixes and suffixes, focused grammar studies, and an individual spelling program. (Not offered in 2024)
High School Concepts is offered for students in grades 9-12 Curriculum includes: reading comprehension and analysis — using a variety of novels, plays, and short stories; various types of writing to prepare for college writing — including highly developed paragraphs, essays, narratives, journalism, book reviews, and a research project; vocabulary from roots, prefixes and suffixes; speech; and an individual spelling program.
American Literature is offered for students in grades 10-12 (and some advanced 9th graders). It is a college prep class so that students will be ready to write at a college level, as well as developing reading skills with strong evaluation tools. Students also participate in a vocabulary program to prepare for college entrance tests. Advanced grammar is also included. (Not offered in 2024)
In April, for three Tuesdays , I offer two (possibly three) specialty classes with NO HOMEWORK. In the past, these have included CONSTITUTION CAMP, Old Testament Survey (where students will follow the Old Testament history using 10 maps.); New Testament Survey; Drama Script Reading (where kids get to read parts to plays and also learn auditioning skills.) and Creative Writing! $50 per class. No material fees. You can take one or two classes. Scroll down to link to the registration page.
NOTE: Many home schooled students are ahead (or behind) their age/grade level match. I’d love to discuss with you the best class for your student to attend. Many times I ask new students to write a paragraph or an essay to determine the best class for their skill levels. If you have attended classes with me before, you could be moved up to the next class, even if your grade doesn’t match.