CHRISTIAN HOMESCHOOL
ASSOCIATION OF THE INLAND NORTHWEST
ACADEMICS
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Classes
How Formed: Classes are formed by a parent proposing to teach a subject and then submitting a proposal to the appropriate class coordinator. After Board approval, class is placed into the next available schedule for the agreed semester.
Who Teaches: Every class will have a teacher and at least one co teacher able to teach in the event of the teacher’s absence.
How Many Children: The maximum class size will be determined by the teacher and proposed to the class coordinator, for Board approval.
What is taught: All curriculums must be proposed to the class coordinator, for Board approval and must not teach against our statement of faith.
ACADEMICS
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Classes
How Formed: Classes are formed by a parent proposing to teach a subject and then submitting a proposal to the appropriate class coordinator. After Board approval, class is placed into the next available schedule for the agreed semester.
Who Teaches: Every class will have a teacher and at least one co teacher able to teach in the event of the teacher’s absence.
How Many Children: The maximum class size will be determined by the teacher and proposed to the class coordinator, for Board approval.
What is taught: All curriculums must be proposed to the class coordinator, for Board approval and must not teach against our statement of faith.
FALL 2024 CLASSES
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Classes
Basic Schedule: Classes are 55 minutes long with 5 minutes between classes for rotation. After 2 classes we will have a 45 minute lunch/play break before the 3rd class.
How Formed: Classes are formed by parents (and sometimes students) proposing to teach a subject and then submitting a proposal to the appropriate class coordinator. After Board approval, the class is placed into the next available schedule for the agreed semester.
Who Teaches: We attempt to have every class include a teacher and at least one co-teacher able to teach in the event of the teacher’s absence. Sometimes a very small semester will require a teacher to work without an assistant.
How Many Children: The maximum class size will be determined by the teacher and proposed to the class coordinator for Board approval.
What is taught: All curriculums must be proposed to the class coordinator for Board approval and must not teach against our statement of faith.
*Nursery will be available each hour in addition to classes listed below.
Hour 1
Beginning Reading-4-7 years
Teacher-Carissa Spray
Assistant- Catheline Seigmund
Idaho History-8+ years
Teacher-Kelli Robertson
Assistant-Christy Brunk
Mythbuster Science 8+ years
Teacher-Brandi Arnette
Assistant- Mylinda Smiley
Assistant- Stephan Schaffer
Entrepreneurship-12+ years
Teacher-Donna Mangis
Assistant- Samantha White
Nursery- Aischa Alexander
Hour 1 Class Descriptions
Beginning Reading: This class is perfect for our little ones still learning to read. From solidifying their knowledge of each letter and identifying it when it's used to starting to piece it together with other letters and memorizing short sight words, this is a fun class with a multitude of opportunities. There is fun music, sometimes snacks, colors and multiple learning techniques used. The teacher is also prepared to shape the class around the students (once she can ascertain their current level).
Idaho History: Get ready for a wild adventure through Idaho's awesome history! We'll explore who lived in Idaho first, uncover hidden treasures of the Gem State and what makes Idaho special now! Join the journey and discover how Idaho became the amazing place it is today!
Mythbuster Science: Ever wonder if objects you touch every day are really germier than the toilet seat? Is diet coke the best soda to use for a mentos fountain? Have you heard that coke can clean pennies? What is the quickest way to make a drink cold? Does toast ALWAYS fall buttered side down? Come put these myths to the test and perform weekly hands-on science projects Mythbusters style! We will be learning about and using the scientific method while testing out popular myths and having a bunch of science fun!
Fee: $10
Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship is a unit about big dreams, even bigger faith, nd the perseverance needed to walk in your calling. Read the inspirational, motivational stories of 20 different entrepreneurs throughout history who have taken risks and learned hard lessons that led to some incredible rewards, often not only for them, but others. The unit project for Entrepreneurship is to make your own business.
Hour 2
Heroes for Young Readers- ages 2-8
Teacher-Brandi Arnette
Assistant-Aischa Alexander
Introduction to Circuits-7+ years
Teacher-Stephan Schaffer
Assistant- Samantha White
Assistant- Kelli Robertson
Embroidery-10+ years
Teacher-Carissa Spray
Assistant- Catheline Seigmund
Books of the New Testament-12+ years
Teacher-Mylinda Smiley
Assistant- Christy Brunk
Nursery- Donna Mangis
Hour 3
Storytime-3-7 years
Teacher- Mylinda Smiley
Assistant- Aischa Alexander
Aesop's Fables-7+ years
Teacher-Christy Brunk
Assistant- Kelli Robertson
Origins/History/Varieties of Tea-10+ years
Teacher-Catheline Seigmund
Assistant- Donna Mangis
3-D Modeling and Design-12+
Teacher-Stephan Schaffer
Assistant- Samantha White
Assistant-Carissa Spray
Nursery- Brandi Arnette
Hour 2 Class Descriptions
Heroes for Young Readers: We will be reading the Heroes for Young Readers by YWAM publishers. These wonderful rhyming picture books tell the stories of missionaries and other great Christian heroes in a way even the youngest can understand. We will also have a snack and do a matching coloring page. We will be learning about Gladys Aylward, Corrie Ten Boom, David Livingstone and more. We will discuss how God worked in their lives and their life-changing faith. We will work to see how we can apply these lessons to our own lives.
Introduction to Circuits: Using Snap Circuits the children will learn how circuits are formed. They will with hands on make their own circuits to power and control fans, lights, and even a radio. Learning how switches, resistors, and potentiometers work in a safe way.
Fee: $5
Embroidery 2: This semester both new and experienced students are welcome. If you have never embroidered before, come join the fun! If you're not sure how to hold your needle, choose the type of thread, and perform the basic stitches...that's ok, we'll teach you. If you took the class last year and want to practice more, trying more difficult patterns and stitches, this class is also for you. Everything you'll need is included in the class fee.
Fee: $20
Books of the New Testament: Older students will use this time to memorize the books of the New Testament, discuss their authors (if we know for sure), when they were written and their target audience. We will also briefly discuss how books got included in the Cannon, in what order they were actually written, and if we find time we will touch on other writings that were considered but eventually excluded from either Testament. Join us as we try to get a better grasp on the inerrant Word of God!
Hour 3 Class Descriptions
Storytime: For this final hour of the day our Littles sometimes struggle and need to just play. We will take them to the nursery, share a story or 2, and let them choose nursery activities to end out the day. There will be less structure to this class as it will be mostly play time.
Aesop's Fables: What is character quality? We will be reading through some of Aesop's Fables and determining what character quality each of the characters have. Which ones are good? Which ones are bad and why? Aesop was a slave and storyteller from Ancient Greece who lived 600 years before the time of Christ. His stories are rich and detailed. We will only have time to look at a handful of his fables, but it will be time well spent. We will also be looking at what the Bible says about these character qualities.
Fee: $5
Origins/History/Varieties of Tea: Let's take a stroll through history to learn about teas. We'll discuss how it's grown, how it's made, and the many regions from around the world where it is enjoyed. Let's discuss why people drink tea in different cultures, as well as how it is served. We'll taste many different teas as we experience the aromas and flavors from around the world. We'll finish the semester by experiencing a tea party with all the trimmings.
3-D Modeling and Design: Using TinkerCAD the students will learn about 3D models, some of which will be printed into real life objects from resin or PLA plastic. We may get a lesson or two on texturing and rigging 3D models for animation. Models expected to be created will be animals, buildings, everyday objects, and jewelry.
*Required Internet Capable laptop with attached external mouse. Most average Tablets are very difficult to use with this program, Chromebook with external mouse OK. Please sign up for TinkerCAD now at https://www.tinkercad.com/join and provide email and password to instructor at first class so that work can be easily saved and used in the future