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Brighton AcademyPhone: 913-269-6939

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Affirming Christ; Achieving Excellence

Course Catalog

2017-2018

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Table of Contents

ACT PREP 3

ART 4

CHOIR/PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS 6

CLASSICAL WRITING (PROGYM) 9

COMMUNICATION ARTS 17

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS 26

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 27

MATHEMATICS 34

SCIENCE 40

SOCIAL STUDIES 48

STUDY HALL 51

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TEST Skills Prep (ACT/SAT included): High School

Meeting on the following Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 pm;

9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16

Tuition: $240.00

TEST Skills Prep (ACT and SAT included) is a 9-week mini course that gives students an opportunity to examine current study habits and assess personal readiness in preparation for test taking in the long and short term. Each two-hour session will introduce, refresh and build skills in writing, reading comprehension and critical reasoning. A mixture of teaching methods will be used to reach an assortment of learners, keeping attention engaged; class segments will utilize coloring pages, logic puzzles and strategic games alongside a traditional lecture, individual assignment or group activity. Students will practice reading for details, summarizing main ideas, analyzing relevant information, solving a variety of math problems and presenting concise and logical thoughts in response to persuasive arguments. Students will explore strategies and create a study plan to facilitate a relaxed, confident approach to test taking. Students will be introduced to portions of sample ACT/SAT tests to promote familiarity with content, format and expectations; students will gain awareness of subtle differences between the two tests, learning how to best present their skill set for each test’s respective purpose.

Each student will receive a 3-ring binder that will hold a progressive portfolio. Students will use, organize and add to binders in class, returning them at the conclusion of each session for teacher review and assessment. Students will be expected to complete short homework assignments that reinforce skills; students are expected to transport assignments neatly to and from class within a pocket folder. Students are expected to bring pencils with erasers, colored pencils and notebook paper.

Parents are encouraged to join their students during class time in Week 9. Each family will individually meet with the teacher to receive binders and to discuss a teacher assessment, student goals and a student prepared study plan.

Instructor: Torrey Spradlin ([email protected])

Minimum class: 8 Maximum class: 20

Materials Fee: $30.00 (includes book, binder and copies) (Check payable to Torrey Spradlin)

Required Text: Provided by teacher

Required Supplies: Students should bring pencils with erasers, colored pencils, notebook paper, and one pocket folder for homework assignments.

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Art

Elementary Studio Art: Two days per week-2 nd hour

In this class, elementary students will explore a wide variety of 2D and 3D artistic styles such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and more! Students will develop a vast knowledge of master artists and historical art movements through the creation of projects relating to art history. Students will also explore and apply elements of art such as shape, line, texture, color, form, etc to each project. Students will develop creative problem-solving techniques for both inside and outside of the classroom. This fun, highly-interactive class is perfect for elementary students of all levels.

Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 20 Instructor: Cindy Velline (c [email protected] )Pre-requisite: noneMaterials Fee: $75.00 per year (Check payable to Cindy Velline)Required Materials: none

Creative Art History based on Ancient to Renaissance: (MS/HS) Two days per week-1 st hour

In this class, students will receive a combination of both art history and studio art techniques. This class will expose students to the arts and ideas of different cultures throughout the world beginning with the prehistoric period, working through Egyptian and Greek art, and ending with beginning of the Italian Renaissance. Students will create art projects based off of each historical time period!

Students in this class will work with both 2D and 3D mediums such as pencil, paint, printmaking, clay, fabric, metal, plaster, and more. Students will identify and apply the Elements and Principles of art (line, shape, color, texture, space, value, and form) to each art piece they create. This class is perfect for students who have never had an art class before, or for more experienced art students who would like to explore all art mediums in one class.

Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 20

Pre-requisite: noneInstructor: Cindy Velline (c [email protected] )Materials Fee: $75.00 per year (Check payable to Cindy Velline)Required Materials: Spiral-bound sketchbook

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Drawing and Painting (MS/HS): Two days per week-3 rd and 4 th hours

In this class, students will be introduced to a wide variety of 2D art media such as pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, watercolor, Conté crayon, oil pastel, acrylic paint, mixed media, and more. Students will develop basic drawing/painting skills such as use of contour lines, value shading, color application, composition development, and more. Students will understand how to apply the Elements and Principles of art to each of their pieces, and will develop a vast knowledge of master artists and historical art movements. Both middle school and high school students are encouraged to enroll.


Pre-requisite: NoneInstructor: Cindy Velline (c [email protected] )Materials Fee: $75.00 per year (Check payable to Cindy Velline)Required Materials: Spiral-bound sketchbook

Creative Art History based on Renaissance-Modern (MS/HS): Two days per week-5 th hour

In this class, students will receive a combination of both art history and studio art techniques. Students will study the arts and ideas of Western cultures from the beginning of the Italian Renaissance to present. Students will explore artistic movements such as expressionism, impressionism, cubism, fauvism, and more. Students will create projects based off of the artworks of famous artists such as Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, Picasso, and many others!

Students in this class will work with both 2D and 3D mediums such as pencil, paint, printmaking, clay, fabric, metal, plaster, and more. Students will identify and apply the Elements and Principles of art (line, shape, color, texture, space, value, and form) to each art piece they create. This class is perfect for students who have never had an art class before, or for more experienced art students who would like to explore all art mediums in one class.


Pre-requisite: noneInstructor Cindy Velline (c [email protected] )Materials Fee: $75.00 per year (Check payable to Cindy Velline)Required Materials: Spiral-bound sketchbook

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Choir/Private Music Lessons

Elementary Choir (1 st -5 th ): Two days per week

Students who have varying levels of experience in chorus develop beginning vocal technique and skills, notational literacy and fluency, expressive and stylistic interpretation, and part-singing. Critical and creative thinking skills, basic choreography, and an appreciation of music from around the world and throughout history is also included within rehearsals. At least two performances are available. Performances are mandatory.

Minimum class size: 8Instructor: Kourtney Black ([email protected])Pre-requisite: noneMusic, Concert Attire, Accompanist and Performance Venue Fee: $60.00 ($30.00 per semester) (Check payable to Kourtney Black)Required Supplies: Kazoo, 2 sharpened pencils with erasers, 3-ring binder with 5 dividers, highlighter

Middle School Choir (6 th -8 th ): Two days per week

This course is available for MS students and there is no audition required. It provides a variety of singing opportunities, designed to allow students to continue developing their voice through healthy vocal technique. During rehearsals, students will learn to sing and read music through techniques such as ear-training, solfeggio and music notation. Students will sing through a variety of musical genres that may include learning basic Spanish, Italian, Latin, Hebrew, German, and/or French. Choreographed movement may also be included within the lessons. At least two performances are available. Performances are mandatory.

Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.


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High School Choir (9 th -12 th ): Two days per week

Two days per week. This course is available for HS students and there is no audition required. It provides a variety of singing opportunities, designed to allow students to continue developing their voice through healthy vocal technique. During rehearsals, students will learn to sing and read music through techniques such as ear-training, solfeggio and music notation. Students will sing through a variety of musical genres that may include learning basic Spanish, Italian, Latin, Hebrew, German, and/or French. Choreographed movement may also be included within the lessons. At least two performances are available. Performances are mandatory. We also participate in competitions. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.


Select Chorus (Auditioned) 6th-12 th : Two Days per week

This course is available for Middle and High School students who are more musically advanced. An audition at the beginning of each semester is offered. It is not mandatory, but highly recommended that students who audition for this ensemble are also involved with another Brighton choir. Rehearsals are very rigorous and it is encouraged for students to have a basic understanding of sight-singing, and advanced sense of pitch and rhythm. Students will sing through a variety of musical genres that may include learning basic Spanish, Italian, Latin, Hebrew, Russian, Swedish, German, and/or French. Choreographed movement may also be included within the lessons. At least two performances are available as well as competitions. Performances are mandatory. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom. Contact instructor for audition time.

Minimum class size: 6Instructor: Kourtney Black ([email protected])Pre-requisite: noneMusic, Concert Attire, Accompanist and Performance Venue Fee: $60.00 ($30.00 per semester, Supply fee discount available if involved with more than one choir.)(Check payable to Kourtney Black)Required Supplies: Kazoo, 2 sharpened pencils with erasers, 3-ring binder with 5 dividers, highlighter

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Private Piano, Flute & Voice Lessons

Kourtney Black offers private lessons on Monday and Wednesday

At Brighton Academy.

Questions and to sign up for lessons please contact Kourtney Black:

[email protected]

Or

Call/ text 631-792-3541

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Classical Writing Introduction

What is special about Progymnasmata (Progym for short) Tried and true—developed in the 4th century B.C. and used for centuries in Western Civilization—Shakespeare, Milton, Luther trained under this amazing program

Teaches step by step: all students can learn to write Teaches ideas, rather than introducing style too early Teaches students to write descriptively and clearly Prepares students for higher level writing in high school and college Helps students succeed when taking ACT and SAT essay exams Students enjoy these exercises. No more tears for composition!Jim Selby, author of Classical Composition materials, notes:“Whitefield Academy, where I teach, has a 100% qualification rate on the optional essay portion of the college entrance exams (ACT and SAT) versus the national average of 23%, or has gained college credits with successful completion of the English AP exams. Qualification (min score of 8 on a scale of 1-12) requires that a cohesive and coherent essay be written within a 30 minute period.”

For Progym placement questions please contact Elaine Selby at [email protected]

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Pre-Progym: Elementary Composition/Grammar: Two days per week

For placement questions, please contact Liz Allegar at [email protected].

In this course students will strengthen their mechanical skills such as handwriting, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and sentence structure through the tried and true methods of copy work, dictation, and sentence variation in which students are given a sentence and rewrite it in their own words. These methods help students to practice the mechanics of writing and at the same time inculcate in them an awareness of rich vocabulary and varied sentence structure as they copy and write out from dictation sentences and paragraphs from excellent literature as well as vary sentences through paraphrase.

Sources for copy work, dictation, and sentence variation will be drawn from the Bible, Aesop’s fables, children’s poetry, and other fine works of literature.

In addition students will read short works of literature and will learn the skill of narration—the oral retelling of a story, an excellent precursor for future work in the Progymnasmata exercises (beginning in the 4th grade Fable stage) which are available at Brighton.

Memorization of selected Bible verses, poems, and rhymes will also be included and integrated with the copy work and dictation.

Basic grammar including parts of speech and simple diagramming will also be covered.

Instructor: Liz Allegar ([email protected])Materials Fee: $35.00 (Check payable to Liz Allegar)Required Supplies: #2 pencils and red pencilTextbook: Provided by teacherLiterature books, they can either be checked out at the library or purchased. Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls WilderCharlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara RobinsonThe Moffatts by Eleanor Estes

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Progym #1 Fable (4 th and 5 th grade): Two days per week

Fable is the first stage in the Progymnasmata, an effective writing program that was used before the 4th century AD throughout the world producing effective writers. It is now being revived throughout the country in classical schools and home schools with stunning results. Your student, whether a gifted or struggling writer, will enjoy putting the wonderful Aesop's fables into his or her own words while learning fun ways to write creatively and descriptively. This is a "no more tears" writing program and you will be amazed at the results! Telling a story is fundamental to good communication and this is the exercise that teaches students to do just that.

Instructor: Sharon Wright ([email protected])

Minimum class size: 5 Maximum class size: 10Materials Fee: 10.00 (check payable to Sharon Wright)Supplies Needed: one three ring binder with pockets, loose leaf paper and pencils.Textbook: One workbook will be purchased from the teacher at the beginning of each stage. Cost is $16.00 payable to Classical Composition.

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Progym #2 Fable/Narrative (5 TH and 6 th grade):Two days per week

For those in 5th and 6th grade who have not had Progym (students should have adequate spelling, grammar and handwriting before taking this class)

Fable is the first stage in the Progymnasmata, an effective writing program that was used before the 4th century AD throughout the world producing effective writers. It is now being revived throughout the country in classical school and home schools with stunning results. Your student, whether a gifted or struggling writer, will enjoy putting the wonderful Aesop's fables into his or her own words while learning fun ways to write creatively and descriptively.This is a "no more tears" writing program and you will be amazed at the results! Telling a story is fundamental to good communication and this is the exercise that teaches students to do just that. In the Narrative stage, the second stage of the Progymnasmata, students continue to hone their storytelling skills, and practice using creativity, description, and variety in their compositions through rewriting in their own words, great stories from the past including folk tales, Biblical narrative, and myths. Students are taught 18 figures of description that aid students who do not naturally come up with ideas, and also provide a great spring board for those who are gifted in this area.

Students will paraphrase Fables from Aesop the first semester. Second semester they will paraphrase Narratives. In both semesters they will practice and master the use of eighteen figures of description and will learn to vary a story by changing the point of view, inverting the sequence of events, condensing the story, and expanding it creatively by using figures of description. Students will become adept at recognizing and utilizing the nine components of narrative invention: narrative structure (who, what, when, where, how and why) and the three plot components of recognition, suffering, and reversal which, Aristotle taught, are present in any good story.Students will purchase a fable and a narrative workbook. The instructor will bring the Fable workbook to class the first day and will send an email prior to class to let parents know how to purchase it. Second semester, the same will occur for the Narrative workbook.



Supply Fee: $10.00 (check payable to Sharon Wright)

Supplies Needed: One three ring binder with pockets, loose leaf paper and pencils.

Textbook: A total of two workbooks will be purchased from the teacher at the beginning of each stage. Cost is $16.00 payable to Classical Composition.

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Progym #3 Chreia/Maxim (6 th grade and up): Two days per week

Prerequisite: Fable/Narrative course

After a review of the Fable and Narrative stages students will begin the new stage of the Chreia/Maxim which teaches how to develop an idea that is focused on a wise saying or “chreia.” These ideas are developed through eight paragraphs, four of which are narratives, thus using the skills mastered in the Fable and Narrative stages. Students will focus on making compelling arguments, engaging the imaginations and emotions of the reader through Figures of Description and Figures of Speech and writing a seamless eight paragraph essay, including introductory and concluding paragraphs.

Throughout the school year, students will engage in various word and phrase variation exercises, learn from one another in peer editing sessions, present their essays to the whole class and learn through various activities and special assignments. Students will memorize 6-7 poems during the course of the year.

Instructor: Elaine Selby ([email protected])


Supply Fee: $5.00 (check payable to Elaine Selby) this will cover copying costs and other classroom supplies.

Supplies needed: 3 ring notebook, notebook paper, pencils, yellow highlighter.

Textbook: Chreia/Maxim workbook. Instructor will bring this to class and let parents know when students are ready to purchase it. Cost is $16.00 payable to Classical Composition.

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Introductions to the Progym (Stages #1-3) (MS/HS): Two days per week

This course is for students 6th through 12th grade who have not had instruction in the classical writing method called the Progymnasmata. The Progym is a set of exercises (fourteen stages in all) developed in ancient education to move students in a smooth and logical progression from the basics of telling a story all the way to a thesis exercise. The purpose of the exercises is to prepare students to become clear and effective communicators as they are being equipped to tackle higher-level writing tasks in the upper grades of high school and in college.

In this course, students will begin the first semester at the initial stage of the Progym with Fable and then will progress to Narrative. In these two stages, students learn how to tell a story effectively while engaging the imaginations of their audience by using various Figures of Description. Students will focus on identifying the key components necessary to any good story (recognition, suffering and reversal), and they will begin to learn how to retell several fables in their own words by focusing on word and phrase variations and changing the point of view. Students will learn to compose useful outlines of fables and narratives and retell those stories by starting at the beginning, middle or the end. (Beginning a story in the middle or end sharpens the mind and, with practice, will enhance one’s overall ability to communicate effectively.) By the end of the first semester the students will be ready to move into writing original essays using the Chreia/Maxim format.

During second semester the class will progress to the Chreia/Maxim stage which teaches how to develop an idea that is focused on a wise saying or “chreia.” These ideas are developed through eight paragraphs, four of which are narratives, thus using the skills mastered in the Fable and Narrative stages. Students will focus on making compelling arguments, engaging the imaginations and emotions of the reader through Figures of Description and Figures of Speech and writing a seamless eight paragraph essay, including introductory and concluding paragraphs.

Throughout the school year, students will engage in various word and phrase variation exercises, learn from one another in peer editing sessions, present their essays to the whole class and learn through various activities and special assignments.

Instructor: Jenny Behrens ([email protected])Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 20Materials Fee: NoneSupplies Needed: one three ring binder with pockets, loose leaf paper, pencils and pen.Textbook: A total of three workbooks will be purchased from the teacher at the beginning of each new stage. Each workbook is $16.00 payable to Classical Composition.

To get a closer look at the workbooks, please visit www.classicalcomposition.com.

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Progym #4 Refutation/Confirmation/Common Topic: Two days per week

Prerequisite: Chreia (Progym #3) OR Intro. To Progym

The course will begin by reviewing the Fable, Narrative, and Chreia stages and then will move to Refutation/Confirmation. These two sets of exercises, Refutation and Confirmation, correspond to an argumentative essay in modern composition theory. The students are learning how to structure their thought and, thus, their communication process when given the task of arguing for or against an idea, thought, chain of events, method or story. The categories of development or paragraphs that make up these essays are essential elements in the rhetorical process (identified as heads of purpose which are categories for argumentation) that must become second nature in the mental processes of our students. Students’ writing skills explode after completing these exercises!As an added bonus to enhancing their writing skills, students will enjoy and memorize approximately 6-7 poems during the school year. These poems will be recited daily in class, so minimal time will be needed to memorize them. We also will work through the list “100 Words Every High School Student Should Know” compiled by the Thorndike Barnhart Dictionary.

Key Benefits of the Refutation/Confirmation and Common Topic Stages•Explicit instruction of skills•Multiple contexts for skill development•Allows for deep cognitive processing around skills

Capabilities Encouraged•Invention of argumentation•Craft an introductory paragraph•Flexibility in creating topic sentences

During the first 4 weeks of school, students will review the Fable, Narrative, and Chreia/Maxim stages. In early fall they begin the Refutation/Confirmation exercises. In the early spring they will begin Common Topic another stage which emphasizes invention of arguments and ways to support arguments.

Instructor: Elaine Selby ([email protected])Minimum class size: 6 Maximum class size: 15Supplies Needed: 3 ring binder, notebook paper, pencils, yellow highlighter, red pen or pencil. Students may want section dividers for Progym hand outs and assignments, poetry, and vocabulary work.Textbook: One workbook will be needed for Refutation/Confirmation and one workbook for Common Topic. The teacher will bring the workbooks to class when needed for purchase by the students. Each workbook is $16.00 payable to Classical Composition.Supply fee: $5.00 (check payable to Elaine Selby), to cover copying costs for handouts.This may be brought the first day of class.

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Progym #5 Encomium/Invective/Comparison: Two days per week

Prerequisite: Progym #4 Refutation/Confirmation/Common Topic

After a review of the previous stages: Fable, Narrative, Chreia/Maxim, Refutation/Confirmation, Common Topic, this class will begin the Encomium/Invective/Comparison stages. This stage is primarily concerned with the skills of style although students continue to practice the skills of Invention and Arrangement. These three stages continue to train the students in their ability to utilize and integrate heads of development or enthymemes and examples, that is, the general and the particular in communicating ideas as well as continuing to train them in the use of heads of purpose or modes of argument.As an added bonus to enhancing their writing skills through Progym exercises, students will also enjoy and memorize approximately 6-7 poems during the school year. These poems will be recited daily in class, so minimal time will be needed outside of class to memorize them. We also will work through the list “100 Words Every High School Student Should Know” compiled by the Thorndike Barnhart Dictionary.

Key Benefits

Interesting topics for expository essays Review of skills mastered in previous seven stages Models for imitation

Capabilities

Ability to write expository essays Write a complex introductory paragraph Cohesive Arrangement of lengthy essays

Students will spend the first 4 weeks of class reviewing the previous stages of the Progym, and then will move to Encomium for several weeks, followed by Invective, and then Comparison.

Instructor: Elaine Selby ([email protected])Minimum class size: 6 Maximum class size: 15Supplies Needed: 3 ring binder, notebook paper, pencils, yellow highlighter, red pen or pencil. Students may want section dividers for Progym hand outs and assignments, poetry, and vocabulary work. Access at home to computerTextbook: One workbook will be needed for the year. The teacher will let parents and students know when the new workbook is to be purchased. The teacher will bring the workbooks to class. Each workbook is $16.00 payable to Classical Composition.Supply fee: $5.00 (check payable to Elaine Selby, to cover copying costs for handouts.This may be brought the first day of class.

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Communication Arts

Spell to Write and Read/Cursive FirstIntroduction

This is offered for grades 1st-6th

To assure correct class placement, each student will need to be assessed. Please contact Liz Allegar at [email protected].

Is Spelling a dreaded subject for your student? Is your child struggling with reading because of so many ways to pronounce letter combinations? Do you want your student to have the very best instruction in Spelling and foundation for reading?

Spell to Write and Read, (SWR) overcomes the challenges of learning to spell by instructing students through a time honored, phonics based approach to spelling. Strong phonemic awareness is the very best indicator of future reading success. Children, who can spell well, read well.

SWR teaches your child to learn to spell the "write" way into reading.

SWR teaches students to spell the 45 sounds found in the English language by using 70 basic phonograms. Students are also taught 29 basic spelling rules. With these tools, students are faced with only a very few spelling exceptions. This takes the guesswork out of spelling!

SWR is an integrated and multi-sensory approach that teaches students to spell as a foundation for learning to write and read.

SWR is based on the research of the renowned neurologist, Samuel T. Orton and the subsequent work of Romalda Spalding.

SWR is suitable and successful for all learners. It helps the gifted and struggler alike, to master their mother tongue.

SWR is taught in conjunction with the Cursive First curriculum a program that teaches children to step by step master the art of clear cursive penmanship.

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Spell to Write and Read/Cursive First (1-2): Two days per week

The students in grade 1 and 2 will cover list A through list K. They will learn and become proficient in the 70 basic phonograms. They will also learn the 29 rules that explain why English words are spelled the way they are. In addition, they will build their own Learning Log. The Learning Log is a wonderful resource where they record every phonogram and each spelling list they learn. They will also build pages in their Learning Logs that explain and give examples of many of the rules. Some examples of these pages are: Adding Endings page, Plural Words page, Y Exchanging rule page, Silent Final E page, E dropping page and a page that explains the five spellings of "ER". In addition with the Spell to Write and Read, the students will learn how to write in cursive.

Instructor: Liz Allegar ([email protected])Materials Fee: $30.00Required Supplies: #2 pencils and red pencilTextbook: Provided by teacher

Spell to Write and Read/Cursive First (3-4): Two days per week

The students in grade 3 and 4 will cover list L through Q. This can vary depending on the make- up of the class. They will learn or review the 70 basic phonograms, some of the advanced phonograms and the 29 rules. These students will build the advanced Learning Log by recording each spelling list that they learn and they will also build pages that will explain and give examples of the 29 rules. They will extend the pages accomplished in the in the primary Learning Log that are listed under grades 1 and 2. Some examples of new pages they will build are: the 1-1-1 rule, the 2-1-1 rule, Dismiss L, Contractions, Homophones, Parts of Speech, and Abbreviations. In addition to Spell to Write and Read, the students will review or learn how to write in cursive.

Instructor: Liz Allegar ([email protected])Materials Fee: $35.00 (Check payable to Liz Allegar)Required Supplies: #2 pencils and red pencil, wide ruled spiral notebook.Textbook: Provided by teacher

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Spell to Write and Read/Cursive First (5-6) : Two days per week

Depending on the make- up of the class, the students in grade 5 and 6 will cover list Q through Z. When a student is able to be proficient through list Z, they will be spelling at a 12th grade level. Students at this level will review all 70 basic phonograms along with the 22 advanced phonograms. They will also review the 29 rules. They will build their advanced Learning Logs to give examples of the rules. Students will build their Learning Logs by learning the same concepts that are taught in grades 1 through 4 but they will used much more advanced words to explain the rules. We will also review and perfect cursive writing.

Instructor: Liz Allegar ([email protected])Materials Fee: $35.00 (Check payable to Liz Allegar)Required Supplies: #2 pencils and red pencil, wide ruled spiral notebook. Textbook: Provided by teacher

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Grammar and Reading (5 th and 6 th grade): Two days per week

This comprehensive course incorporates grammar, composition, vocabulary, and literature. The Shurley Grammar curriculum provides opportunities for visual, auditory, and kinetic learning as students master parts of speech and sentence components. Jingles and sentence flow patterns allow them to see, hear, say, and do as they label parts of speech and sentence parts. Students will learn to construct different types of sentences as well as paragraphs and essays.

Grammar, composition, and vocabulary come to life when paired with excellent literature! The class will read and discuss novels which are sure to expand their imagination as well as their skills in communication arts.

Instructor: Lisa Williams ([email protected])


Materials Fee: $10.00 (Check payable to Lisa Williams)

Textbooks: Shurley English Student Workbook, Level 6; Shirley English Practice Booklet, Level 6

Recommended (optional): Shurley English Jingles CD, Level 6Optional: Shurley English Teacher’s Manual, Level 6 (includes Jingles CD)

Novels: TBA per quarter

Required supplies: Pen (blue or black ink), pencil, loose leaf paper, flat composition notebook, 100 index cards. Dictionary and thesaurus for home use

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Shurley Grammar Usage and Mechanics (6 th grade and up): Two days per week

Shurley English level 7 is designed to give your student a solid foundation in language arts with repetition of grammar basics as well as practicing the application of these fundamentals in various types of writing. This course will be reviewing and reinforcing sentence types, parts of speech, sentence structure, capitalization, punctuation, quotations, and correct language usage. We will also practice expository essay writing and read at least two books a semester. Grammar, composition, and vocabulary come to life when paired with excellent literature! The class will read and discuss novels which are sure to expand their imagination as well as their skills in communication arts.

Instructor: Jenny Behrens ([email protected])


Required materials: Textbooks: Shurley English Level 7 Student Textbook, Shurley English Level 7 Practice Book.

Novels: 1st semester novels: Wonder (by Palacio) and To Kill a Mockingbird (by Lee)

2nd semester: TBA

Novels can be purchased or checked out from the library.

Required supplies: Spiral notebook; pocket folder; pen (blue or black ink), pencil.

Dictionary and thesaurus for home use

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MS Literature/Composition (7 th -9 th grade): Two days per week

To broaden their literary horizons, students will read eight works of literature, four in each semester. A variety of genres is explored each year including classical, historical fiction, biography, humor, mystery, fantasy, and more. With each book, there are writing assignments which are used for grammar and composition study. This year’s grammar focus is commonly misused and misunderstood words and phrases. The composition practice will lead to creating well-crafted, 5-paragraph essays. In addition to literature, grammar, and composition, students will learn 75 vocabulary words throughout the year.

Semester 1, Fall 2017:The River Between Us by Richard Peck (Historical Fiction)And the Green Grass Grew All Around by Alvin Schwartz (Poetry)The Golden Fleece by Padriac Colum (Greek Epic)Around the World in a Hundred Years by Jean Fritz (Non-fiction)

Semester 2, Spring 2018: White Fang by Jack London (Animal Fiction)Archimedes and the Door of Science by Jeanne Bendick (Biography)The Railway Children by E. Nesbit (Classic)Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer (Fantasy)

Instructor: Cathan Prinzing ([email protected])Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 20 Supply Fee: $15.00 (Check payable to Cathan Prinzing)Required Materials: 3-ring binder with 5 dividers and a folder, notebook paper, and pencils. Students must have the 8 books listed above.

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Public Speaking: 10th-12th grades: Two Days per Week

(9th grade with instructor approval)

CCC dual credit option for 11-12th grade

Developing proficient speaking skills requires experience. Through a variety of activities in both small and large groups students will learn to give powerful, on-target, extemporaneous speeches that capture the audience’s attention. Aspects covered are researching, organizing and writing to effectively communicate. Practical ideas will be learned on the mechanics of delivery and audience evaluation. Students will practice a variety of speaking assignments and learn to proficiently peer edit speeches.

Instructor: Lindy Conner ([email protected])


Materials fee: $10.00 (Check payable to Lindy Conner)

Required Supplies: Notebook for taking notes and organizing handouts

Textbook: The Art of Public Speaking by Stephen E. Lucas ISBN: 978-0-07-338515-0

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HS Literature/Composition (9 th -11 th ): Two Days per Week

Two sections will be offered 2 nd and 3 rd hour.

This class will emphasize analytical and critical thinking skills in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Regular vocabulary assignments will add depth to student’s communication skills. Students will show progress in reading skills by demonstrating how to analyze elements of literature: setting, plot, conflict, characterization, imagery, allusions, parallelism, and much more. Literature will be analyzed to help students develop Christian discernment skills as well as understanding what influenced the author’s work(s). Students will think critically to write and revise original analytical essays. Students will also display poise when making oral responses to literature analysis questions during class discussion. Students will participate in some grammar activities.



Materials Fee: $10.00 (Check payable to Lindy Conner)

Required Supplies: 5 dividers, loose leaf notebook paper, blue/black pens, pencil, and highlighters ***binder will be provided

Textbook: Windows on the World: An Introduction to Literary Analysis, by Lesha Myers, Institute for Excellence in Writing, student text. ISBN: 978-0-9801005-1-8

Novels: TBA – Will follow a world literature approach and will be selected by the student from a provided list. Most can be obtained from the local library.

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English Composition 1 (AP) (10 th -12 th ): Two days per week

This course will help students develop quality writing skills by explaining and identifying the steps involved in the writing process. Six types of writing are examined: argumentative, compare/contrast, descriptive, narrative, persuasive, and summary. Students will also have a research project on approved topic of choice. The research portion will teach how to find and determine reliable references, and state their research in a persuasive manner. The importance of proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling is highlighted, as emphasis is placed on editing and revising pieces of writing. Students will also learn proper research techniques, utilizing the Modern Language Association (MLA) style of writing

The concentration will be non-fiction and fiction. Students will be taught critical thinking skills and have the opportunity to improve pre-writing, writing, and post-writing skills (discovering ideas, finding & selecting information/evidence, organizing, drafting, revising, and editing).

Required Texts:

Writing from Research by Grace Collins Hargis. BJU Press, Greenville, SC.

Writing Today, Second Edition by Richard Johnson-Sheehan and Charles Paine, Pearson.

Note: Writing Today is the required book from JCCC and is provided to the students

without cost.

Hamlet by Shakespeare

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Tartuffe by Moliere

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.

Instructor: Lindy Conner ([email protected])Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 20Supply Fee: $20.00 (Check payable to Lindy Conner)Required Materials: 3-ring binder with 5 dividers and a folder, notebook paper, and pencils

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Computer Applications

Computer Applications: MS/HS: Two days per week

The purpose of this course is to give students the knowledge and skills needed to use computers effectively throughout their educational journey and in the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on developing computer skills and knowledge of business applications using Microsoft Office 2013 or 2016. Students need a 64-bit laptop for classroom and homework with Microsoft Office 2013 or 2016 that includes Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and OneNote. Students will cover internet safety and what digital citizenship means. Students will become familiar with internet free software programs that are commonly used for school, home and the workplace, such as Photoshop elements and google docs.

Instructor: Wendy Poling ([email protected])Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 15Materials fee: NoneRequired Supplies: 64-bit Laptop computer with wireless internet capability and Microsoft Office 2013 or 2016 with Word, Excel and Power Point. Students will also need a jump drive. Textbook: Microsoft office 2013 or 2016 Simplified (purchase text relevant to version of Microsoft Office on laptop)

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Foreign Languages

Exploring Spanish Elementary (3 rd -6 th grade): Two Days per week

In Exploring Spanish, Students will get the opportunity to explore a new language and culture through the use of songs, flashcards, pictures, games, art projects and more! The class will focus on basic greetings and farewells, classroom phrases, numbers, colors, alphabet, weather, days of the week, animals, household items, foods, likes and dislikes, parts of the body, vacation and summer words. Depending on how quickly the students master the material, we could get through more topics or less. Cultural topics will include major holidays such as Navidad (Christmas), Three Kings Day and Easter as well as focusing on similar and different customs. Students will be encouraged to practice writing in Spanish but the main focus will be on students getting comfortable speaking the words correctly and using the language they’ve learned throughout the year. There will be homework assigned to reinforce content learned however the majority of the assignments should take 30-60 minutes. The goal of this class is to get students excited about learning a new language and present the material in a fun, engaging way so that the information sticks.

Instructor: Kathy Mueller ([email protected])

Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 20Materials Fee: $35 (this includes copies and classroom activities)(Check payable to Kathy Mueller)Required Materials: Materials needed: 1 inch binder (this will become their “Spanish Book” as we add copies and notes to it throughout the year), coloring utensils, notebook paper& pencilsRequired Textbooks: None

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Spanish 1: (9 th -12 th grade) 8 th grade with instructor approval

Two days per week

Note: This is the first in sequence for College Dual Credit. This class provides the base for Spanish 2.

Spanish 1 covers all topics in a typical first-year Spanish course. The course will be taught using a communicative approach to language learning through the use of thematic, contextualized vocabulary in real-life situations/conversations and progressive practice and recycling. Students will engage in conversations, provide and obtain information, express feelings and emotions, and exchange opinions. They will also understand, interpret and produce written and spoken language on a variety of topics. Students will also be exposed to Hispanic cultures through cultural readings in the target language. Emphasis will be on listening and speaking skills during class, with written work to be done at home. At least twice a week, students will be expected to participate in and complete audio activities at home, reinforcing oral skills obtained during class.

Instructor: Jennifer Vrablic ([email protected])


Supplies needed: Text: ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 1, McGraw-Hill Publishing Workbook/Audio Activities for ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 1

Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 1, 2005 edition or later, McGraw-Hill Publishing ISBN#

0078465702 or 0078791383. It is the red book with a picture of three students on the front.

Workbook/Audio Activities for ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 1 ISBN# 0078619521 Students must have a NEW, unmarked workbook. It includes audio activities, but does not, and should not, come with the audio CD. I have the audio tracks and will make them available through the Brighton website as they are assigned.

Suggested materials: 3-ring binder (1" is fine) to keep class notes, quizzes, and tests in all year to prepare for the cumulative final exam at the end of the year

Optional: flash drive for audio activities if your computer tends to have issues with the Brighton website. The instructor can load the audio tracks onto your flash drive so you always have them, even if there are computer issues at home or with the website.

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Spanish 2: Two days per week

Dual Credit option available through JCCC (10th-12th grade)

Spanish 2 covers all topics in a typical second-year Spanish course. The course will be taught using the same method as in Spanish 1 through the use of thematic, contextualized vocabulary in real-life situations and progressive practice and recycling. Students will further their communication skills through the use of more extensive vocabulary and grammar. Emphasis will be on listening and speaking skills during class, with written work to be done at home. At least twice a week, students will be expected to participate in and complete audio activities at home, reinforcing oral skills obtained during class.

Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in Spanish 1 at Brighton Academy or instructor approval



Supplies needed: Text: ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 2, McGraw-Hill Publishing Workbook/Audio Activities for ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 2

Required Texts: ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 2, 2005/2007 edition, McGraw-Hill Publishing ISBN# 0078791405

Workbook/Audio Activities for ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 2 ISBN# 0078619726



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Spanish 3 is the third level in the high school Spanish program. The course will be taught using the same methods as in Spanish 1 and 2 through the use of vocabulary used in real-life situations and progressive practice and recycling. Students will continue to further their communication skills through the acquisition of a more extensive vocabulary. Spanish 3 is different than the previous two courses in that each unit will focus on a different country or region in the Spanish-speaking world. We will explore the various cultures through each country’s particular literature, journalism, art and history. Students will be reading authentic texts from the different areas we study and will also explore the particular conversational styles of each location. We will discuss the different vocabularies, accents, etc. of speakers in each area we study. Grammar will be minimal in this course. Each unit contains a review of several grammar points presented in Spanish 1 and 2 and occasionally we will study a new grammar point or explore the nuances of a previously learned concept. As always, emphasis will be on listening and speaking skills during class, with written work to be done at home. At least twice a week, students will participate in and complete audio activities at home, reinforcing oral skills obtained during class.



Supplies needed: Text: ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 3, McGraw-Hill Publishing

Workbook/Audio Activities for ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 3

Required Texts: ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 3, 2004-2007 editions or later, McGraw-Hill Publishing ISBN # 0078791421

Workbook/Audio Activities for ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 3 ISBN # 0078619920



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Spanish 4 is the fourth level in the high school Spanish program. The course will be taught using the same methods as in Spanish 3 through the use of vocabulary used in real-life situations and progressive practice and recycling. Students will continue to further their communication skills through the acquisition of a more extensive vocabulary. We will continue to focus on a different country or region in the Spanish-speaking world. We will explore the various cultures through each country’s particular literature, journalism, art and history. Students will be reading authentic texts from the different areas we study and will also explore the particular conversational styles of each location. We will discuss the different vocabularies, accents, etc. of speakers in each area we study. Grammar will be minimal in this course. Each unit contains a review of several grammar points presented in Spanish 1 and 2 and occasionally we will study a new grammar point or explore the nuances of a previously learned concept. As always, emphasis will be on listening and speaking skills during class, with written work to be done at home. At least twice a week, students will participate in and complete audio activities at home, reinforcing oral skills obtained during class.



Supplies needed: Text: ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 3, McGraw-Hill Publishing

Workbook/Audio Activities for ¡Buen viaje! Glencoe Spanish 3 (same materials as Spanish 3 so you do not need to buy anything new for Spanish 4)

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Latin 1 (7 th -12 th Grade): Two days per week

NOTE: This class is for students with no Latin background AND those who have had any former basic Latin course such as LC I. Call instructor if you have any questions on previous curricula.

Is Latin really a dead language??? Over half of our English words are really Latin words--and it's not just any half, it's the difficult, SAT half! Early Latin gives your students the tools to decode and remember these big words just when they begin to encounter them. In addition, Latin teaches English better than English itself, reinforcing and giving practical application to all parts of speech. Lastly, Latin develops concentration, logic and mental capacities like no other study can do. This is why we learn Latin! This beginning level Latin course is designed for middle/high school students with no background in Latin as well as graduates of Latina Christiana I OR II. Students will learn 10 – 12 Latin words a week with exponential English derivatives, the first two conjugation (verb) endings in all 6 tenses, and all five of the Latin declensions (noun). In addition 25 colloquial Latin sayings and various ecclesiastical ancient prayers will be mastered for fun. This class is very incremental and do able for all students with interest and a willingness to follow a 20-30 minute, 4 days-a-week, independent, home-study regimen outlined by the instructor.

Instructor: Lydia de Wolf (lydia [email protected] )Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 15Materials Fee: TBD

Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper, index cards, and box to hold index cards OR 5 small rings to organize flashcards by unit.

Required text: First Form Latin textbook and workbook (both paperback) ALL MATERIALS ARE PUBLISHED BY MEMORIA PRESS BUT CAN BE ORDERED ELSEWHERE.

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Latin 2 (8 th -12 th Grade) : Two days per week

Prerequisite: 8th -12th graders having completed First Form Latin WITH teacher recommendation (other former Latin courses may be approved by Instructor)

Is Latin really a dead language??? Over half of our English words are really Latin words--and it's not just any half, it's the difficult, SAT half! Early Latin gives your students the tools to decode and remember these big words just when they begin to encounter them. In addition, Latin teaches English better than English itself, reinforcing and giving practical application to all parts of speech. Lastly, Latin develops concentration, logic and mental capacities like no other study can do. This is why we learn Latin!

This second level Latin course is designed for 6-12 graders who have successfully completed Memoria's First Form Latin. This curriculum will review and further define First Form concepts while adding on the 3 rd and 4 th conjugation verbs in the active voice as well as learning the passive voice of all four conjugation sets. In addition, students will continue using the nominative and accusative cases for 1-5th declension nouns while adding on the genitive, dative, and ablative cases for richer translation purposes. Finally, we will learn several Latin ecclesiastical songs and prayers. This class is very incremental and do able for all students with interest and a willingness to follow a 30- 40 minute, 4 days-a-week, independent, home-study regimen outlined by the instructor.

Instructor: Lydia de Wolf (lydia [email protected] )Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 15Materials Fee: TBD

Required Materials: 1 inch, 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper, index cards, and box to hold index cards OR 5 small rings to organize flashcards by unit.

Required text: Second Form Latin textbook and workbook (both paperback)ALL MATERIALS ARE PUBLISHED BY MEMORIA PRESS BUT CAN BE ORDERED ELSEWHERE.

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For students new to Saxon, take the online test under Saxon to determine level for your student. http://www.hmhco.com. For students who have been using Saxon if you have question on placement, please contact the instructor.

Elementary Math: Two Days per week:

Please contact Mrs. Wright if you have a student that places into K or 1 Saxon books. She can work with several levels in this class.

Saxon's Math 2 teaches young minds in an incremental manner, slowly building upon previously learned concepts and increasing retention. The repetitive spiral format of this curriculum assures success. Math 2 covers working with larger numbers, geometric shapes, Venn diagrams, graphs, basic calculations, simple fractions and multi-step problems. Stickers and a Treasure Rewards Box will enhance the joy of learning along hands on manipulative activities and games.


Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 16Materials fee: $20.00 for classroom materials (Check payable to Sharon Wright)Required Supplies: pencils, eraser, scissors, ruler, *Saxon mathematics K-3 home study manipulative kit (optional) *we will be using the manipulative kit in class. It may be purchased if you want extra practice outside of class, but it is not required. This curriculum is offered in a complete home study kit or separately. We only require the Saxon math 2 workbook set with fact cards, first edition, for class.Required Text: Saxon Math 2 Student Workbook Set with fact cards-1st Edition

Saxon Math 3: Two Days per week

This course covers skip-counting, identifying ordinal positions, adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers, dividing by single-digit divisors, adding positive and negative numbers, and adding and subtracting fractions. We will also learn about measurements, mass, function rules, coordinate graphs, angles and lines of symmetry. In this class we will be practicing our basic math facts for memorization and speed by taking timed quizzes. These quizzes will not be for a grade, but simply for practice with the goal being improvement of speed and accuracy. The students will be rewarded with small prizes for their improvement. We will also be using some hands on activities, singing, games, and prizes to aid in learning and keep our math class fun!

Instructor: Lisa Williams ([email protected])Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 16Materials fee: $20.00 for classroom materials (Check payable to Lisa Williams)Required Supplies: pencils, eraser, scissors, ruler, *Saxon mathematics K-3 home study manipulative kit (optional) *we will be using the manipulative kit in class. It may be purchased if you want extra practice outside of class, but it is not required. This curriculum is offered in a complete home study kit or separately. We only require the Saxon math 3 workbook set with fact cards, first edition, for class.Required Text: Saxon Math 3 Student Workbook Set with fact cards-1st Edition

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http://www.hmhco.com/

Saxon Math 5/4 Two days per week

This class reviews material such as the four basic operations; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It also expands on previously learned items such as reading from a clock and rounding numbers. New concepts, such as multi number multiplication and division are also taught. Decimals, percents, fractions, geometry, and word problems are a few of the other skills covered in this class. New skills are continually being taught, but there is also review of previous concepts in each lesson. Daily work will be discussed and assigned in class, graded by the parent, and reviewed by the teacher. Tests will be provided and gradedby the instructor. Please purchase the textbook below.

Instructor: Lisa Williams ([email protected])Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 16Materials Fee: $20.00 for classroom materials (Check payable to Lisa Williams)Required Supplies: notebook/grid paper, pencils, 12 inch ruler, compass, protractor & scissors.Required Text: Saxon Math 5/4 (3rd Edition) Student textbook, Worksheet and Test booklet and Solutions Manual.

Saxon Math 6/5 Two days per week

This class expands on the concepts taught in Math 5/4. The first several lessons will be a review from the previous year. As the class progresses, the student will continue with multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, percents, geometry, graphing, and will learn probability and statistics, and some pre-algebra concepts. New skills are constantly being taught, but there is also review of previous concepts in each lesson. Daily work will be discussed and assigned in class, graded by the parent, and reviewed by the teacher. Tests will be provided and gradedby the instructor. Please purchase the textbook below.

Instructor: Kathy Mueller ([email protected])

Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 16Materials Fee: $20.00 for classroom materials (Check payable to Kathy Mueller)Required Supplies: notebook/grid paper, pencils, 12 inch ruler, protractor, & scissors.Required Text: Saxon 6/5 (3rd Edition) Student textbook, Worksheet and Test booklet and Solutions Manual

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Saxon Math 7/6: Two days per week

This math class will meet twice a week. Saxon 7/6 reviews fundamental math skills and covers everything the student needs to know to be prepared for Pre-Algebra. Daily work will be discussed and assigned in class, graded by the parent, and reviewed by the teacher. Tests will be provided and graded by the instructor. Please purchase the textbook below.

Instructor: Cathan Prinzing ([email protected])


Materials fee: $10.00 for classroom materials (Check payable to Cathan Prinzing)

Required supplies: notebook/grid paper, pencils, a compass, a protractor, and a small ruler **binder will be provided

Required Textbooks: Saxon Math 7/6: Homeschool Edition Student Text [Paperback], fourth edition, ISBN-13: 978-1591413196 and the Solutions Manual, ISBN-13: 9781591413271.

Foundations Math: Two days per week

This class is designed to be an optional class between Math 7/6 and Pre-Algebra for any student who may need additional practice before moving on to Pre-Algebra.

Foundations Math is designed to be an optional "fill-in" class that addresses gaps in a student's mathematics knowledge before moving on to Prealgebra. Foundations follows Math 7/6 in our course sequence, and it is intended for any student who needs additional help or practice before moving on to the new concepts in Prealgebra. Major topics to be covered: whole number operations, fraction operations, decimal operations, integer operations, and solving basic equations. Students will need to demonstrate a mastery level in this course before continuing to Prealgebra.

Prerequisite: Completion of Math 7/6, instructor recommendation or placement test indicating that a student has placed out of Math 7/6 but is not quite ready for Prealgebra.

Instructor: Wendy Poling ([email protected])Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 16Required supplies: 3-ring binder (1 1/2"), notebook paper, pencils Required Textbooks: Required materials will be written by the instructor and can be purchased from the instructor along with a parent solutions manual at Orientation in August. Cost will be approximately $50 for book, solutions manual and supply fee.

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Pre-Algebra: Two days per week

Please contact Wendy Poling with placement questions for Pre-Algebra at [email protected]

Prerequisite: A thorough and working knowledge of the multiplication tables through 12 x 12, basic fraction operations, long division, and basic operations with decimals.

Pre-Algebra will meet twice a week. Larson's Pre-Algebra covers everything the student needs to know to be prepared for Algebra I. The topics include: Variables, Expressions, and Integers, Solving Equations, Multi Step Equations and Inequalities, Factors, Fractions, and Exponents, Rationale Numbers and Equations, Ratio, Proportion, and Probability, Percents, Linear Functions, Real Numbers and Right Triangles, Measurement, Area, and Volume, Data Analysis and Probability, Angle Relationships and Transformations. Students will be required to complete homework assignments and most tests outside of class. Tests will be graded by the instructor, but daily homework will be graded by the parent and reviewed in class.

Instructor: Wendy Poling ([email protected])


Supply fee: $25.00 (This includes a $15.00 fee for rental of the solutions manual, which must be returned at the end of the year.) (Check payable to Wendy Poling)Required Materials: grid paper, pencils, a folder, a composition notebook, and a basic scientific calculator (TI-30X is sufficient) Textbook: McDougal Littel Pre-Algebra by Ron Larson, student edition, Hardcover, Published in 2008, ISBN-13: 978-0-618-80076-6

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Placement questions regarding Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra II please contact Christi Gramling at [email protected]

Algebra 1 : Two days per week

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra. (Contact the instructor if you have any questions about readiness.)

This high school level course covers connections to algebra; properties of real numbers; solving linear equations; graphing linear equations and functions; writing linear equations; solving and graphing linear inequalities; systems of linear equations and inequalities; exponents and exponential functions; quadratic equations and functions; polynomials and factoring; rational equations and functions; radicals and connections to geometry. Students will be required to complete homework assignments and tests outside of class in a timely manner. Daily work in Algebra 1 will be graded by the parent and reviewed by the instructor. Tests will be provided and graded by the instructor.

Instructor: Christi Gramling ([email protected])Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 16Materials Fee: $10.00 (Check payable to Christi Gramling)Required Materials: a basic scientific calculator with sine, cosine, and tangent functions (TI-30X is sufficient) and graph paperRequired Texts: McDougal Littel Algebra 1 by Ron Larson, 2004 student edition. Note: There are two ISBN numbers on the book. ISBN-10: 0618250182; ISBN-13: 9780618250189 The solution manual will be needed and offered for a $15 rental fee. (Check payable to Christi Gramling)

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Geometry: Two days per week

Prerequisite: Algebra I (Contact the instructor if you have any questions about readiness.)

This is a proof-based course that covers points, lines and planes; rays and angles; congruent triangles; inequalities; parallel lines; quadrilaterals; area; similarity; circles; the right triangle; the concurrence theorems; regular polygons; geometric solids; and coordinate geometry. Problems from the SAT are included as well as examples that help show the real life applications of geometry. This is a high school level course that develops deductive reasoning skills. Students will be required to complete problem sets and tests outside of class in a timely manner. Daily work in Geometry will be graded by the parent and reviewed by the instructor. Tests will be provided and graded by the instructor.

Instructor: Christi Gramling ([email protected])Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 16Materials Fee: $10.00 (Check payable to Christi Gramling)Required Materials: a compass, protractor, straight edge, graph paper and a basic scientific calculator with sine, cosine, and tangent functions (TI-30X is sufficient).Required Texts: McDougal Littel Geometry by Ron Larson, 2004 student edition. NOTE: There are two ISBN numbers on the book. ISBN-13: 9780618250226 and ISBN-10: 0618250220 . The solution manual will be needed and offered for a $15 rental fee. (Check payable to Christi Gramling)

Algebra 2: Two days per week

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (Contact the instructor if you have any questions about readiness.)This high school level course covers equations and inequalities; linear equations and functions; systems of linear equations and determinants; quadratic functions; polynomials and polynomial functions; powers, roots, and radicals; exponential and logarithmic functions; rational equations and functions; quadratic relations and conic sections; sequences and series; probability and statistics, trigonometric ratios and functions; trigonometric graphs, identities, and equations. Students will be required to complete homework assignments and tests outside of class in a timely manner. Daily work in Algebra 2 will be graded by the parent and reviewed by the instructor. Tests will be provided and graded by the instructor.

Instructor: Christi Gramling ([email protected])Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 16Materials Fee: $10.00 (Check payable to Christi Gramling)Required Materials: Graph paper and a scientific/graphing calculator. The book specifically discusses the TI-8x series. Required Texts: McDougal Littel Algebra 2 by Ron Larson, 2004 student editionISBN-10: 0618250204.The solution manual will be needed and offered for a $15 rental fee.(Check payable to Christi Gramling)

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Science

Science 1: Two days per week

This class will be offered 3rd hour for 3rd and 4th grade and6th hour for 1st and 2nd grade.

Exploring Creation: Land Animals! (First Semester)

This book in the Apologia Zoology series takes students on a safari through jungles, deserts, forests, farms, and even their own backyard to explore, examine, and enjoy the enchanting creatures God designed to inhabit the terrain. Land Animals will fascinate the students as they discover amazing animals from primates to parasites, kangaroos to caimans, and turtles to the terrifying T-Rex! Students will keep a record of where each animal is found on a map and learn to identify animal tracks. As with all the Apologia elementary books, students will continue the practice of narration, keeping a notebook of what they have learned, and enjoy many hands-on projects and experiments throughout the course.

Exploring Creation: Flying Creatures! (Second Semester)

Children begin exploring the dynamics of flight and animal classification. Students will learn how to attract various bird species and identify them by looking at their special physical characteristics, nests, and domestic practices. Students will also explore the world of bats, while exposing the misconceptions that most people have regarding these docile creatures of the night. They will then learn to scientifically classify insects with a simple glance at wings and other physical characteristics. In addition to participating in fun classroom experiments, students will also learn how to attract and catch insects for scientific study. Your children will become true scientists, observing nature and the fascinating world God created.

Instructor: Jonathan Schmidt (3rd hour) and TBD (6th hour)


Materials Fee: $35 (this includes copies, experiments, and supplies) Check payable to Jonathan Schmidt for 3rd hour Elem Science 3rd-4th grade. TBD for 6th hour Elem Science 1st-2nd grade.

Required Materials: 3-Ring Binder, pencils, paper

Required Textbooks:

Semester One - Exploring Creation: Land Animals (Apologia: ISBN-13: 978-1932012859)

Semester Two - Exploring Creation: Flying Creatures (Apologia: ISBN-13: 978-1932012613)41

Science 2 (5 th – 6 th grade): 2 days per week

Christian Kids Explore Chemistry! Chemistry doesn't have to be reserved for high school! Lessons will give children a knowledge of basic scientific principles of chemistry including atoms & molecules, nature of chemistry, states of matter, and organic chemistry. We will be doing a lot of hands on activities and experiments in class help students see chemistry in their everyday lives! 6th grade students will receive moderate amounts of homework to prepare them science in upper middle school.



Materials Fee: $35 (this includes copies, experiment and supplies) (Check payable to Cathan Prinzing)

Required Materials: notebook paper, pens, pencils, highlighters ***binder will be supplied

Required Textbooks: Christian Kids Explore Chemistry ISBN: 1892427184

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Life Science (7 th -8 th grade): Two days per week

Life Science is a middle school course that provides a foundation for high school studies in biology. The course introduces students to God’s organic creations, focusing on the classification of living things, the animal kingdoms, basic cell structure, and activities of living cells and organisms. Students examine the theories of creation and biological evolutions in relationship to the Word of God. They develop a Biblical understanding of man’s stewardship of the earth by studying ecosystems, interrelationships among organisms, and natural resources. Students also study the human body and its basic structure and function. The course includes hands-on activities. We will learn how to use the scientific method through many class experiments. Students will be expected to read the text at home each week, participate in class discussions, work with class mates, and prepare for tests. This is a great foundational class to help students prepare for high school science.

Instructor: Jaime Riddle ([email protected])


Materials Fee: $45.00 for labs/answer keys (Check payable to Jaime Riddle)

Textbooks: BJU Press, Life Science 4th edition text Plus: 4th edition student lab manual

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Space and Earth Science: Two days per week

7-8th grade, Middle School Track

9-12th grade, High School Track (8th grade wishing high school credit may take this track with preapproval)

This science class is offered alternating years for Brighton students. Due to its advanced content, it is also appropriate for high school students seeking another year of laboratory science. Space and Earth Science affirms the Young-Earth Creationary view of the Earth’s history while exposing the student to the old-earth evolutionary model. The material presents a testimony of God’s judgement and plan for redemption through the study of the scientific philosophy and models, outer space, meteorology, geology, and oceanography/hydrology. Topics include the sun, moon, stars, planets, asteroids, comets, meteors, atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. We will learn how to use the scientific method through many class experiments and outside activities. Students will be expected to read the text at home each week, participate in class discussions, work with class mates, and prepare for tests. Due to the nature of astronomy lab exercises, at least one-night time lab will be required.



Materials Fee: $40.00 for labs/answer key (Check payable to Jaime Riddle)

Textbook: BJU Earth Science 4th edition text ISBN 978-1-60682-070-4

Plus: 4th edition student lab manual ISBN 978-1-60682-071-1

Textbooks are available used online. Please purchase a new lab manual.

Required Supplies: highlighters, pens & pencils **binder will be provided

Fulfills 1 full high school laboratory science credit for 9th grade and up.

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Physical Science (9 th grade and up): Two days per week

Physical Science is considered to be a first level high school science class, to be taken *before* Biology if possible. Due to the advanced nature of the course content it is also appropriate for older high school students needing a lab course, but who are not yet at the math level required for a full year of chemistry or physics.

It is recommended that students have completed pre-algebra.

Physical Science encourages students to see matter and energy as part of God’s creation. Students first study elementary chemistry for a full semester, discussing the structure and interactions of matter and defining chemical and nuclear energy. Then, they focus for the second semester on conceptual physics: the other six forms of energy, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, sound, light, and optics. This is a laboratory course that includes many hands-on experiments and demonstrations. We will study these subjects and many others using the scientific method in classroom lab work and outside activities. Students will be expected to read the text at home each week, participate in class discussions, work with class mates, and prepare appropriately for tests.

Instructor: Christi Gramling ([email protected])


Materials Fee: $50.00 for labs/answer key (Check payable to Christi Gramling)

Lab manual: $20.00 for lab manual (provided by instructor) (Check payable to Christi Gramling)

Required Textbooks: BJU Physical Science 5th edition text

Honors option is available for this course. Requires permission from parent, teacher and approval by administration.

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Biology (9 th Grade and up): Two days per week

Pre requisites: prefer students to have a previous introduction in Physical Sciences.

This course is designed to be a thorough introduction to the field of Biology. This is a college prep honors level text and is intended to be used at the 10th and above grade level. However, most homeschooled students 9th grade and up will do well with the text. Biology shows your student God’s power and glory in creation as he learns about cellular biology, genetics, taxonomy, microbiology, botany, and zoology. When studying topics such as creation and evolution, human cloning, abortion, and stem cell research, students are pointed to Scripture as the ultimate authority and are encouraged to develop a Biblical perspective about these topics. This is a very lab intensive course, and we will do most of the labs in the accompanying lab text and well as others. Homework will include reading, work from the text and, occasionally, internet research. The teacher will provide all laboratory materials other than the individual project supplies. Students who take this course will be very well-prepared for a tough university biology course. Although the text includes a unit on Human Anatomy and Physiology, we will probably not being working in that section. Further A & P study, as well as possible dual credit, is provided in the Advanced Biology course.

Instructor: Jaime Riddle ([email protected])Minimum class size: 6 Maximum class size: 20

Materials Fee: $50.00 for labs/answer key (Check payable to Jaime Riddle)Required Materials: 3 ring binder with dividers.Textbooks: BJU University Press Biology student text (4th edition)

BJU University Press Biology Lab Manual (4th edition)


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Chemistry: Two days per week

Prerequisite: Algebra I

This course is designed to be a high school chemistry course and gives the student a rigorous foundation in chemistry, in order to prepare him or her for an advanced level or a college-level course. The course covers significant figures, units, classification, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws, and equilibrium. The students will also be learning how to complete the scientific process and complete a lab report. The course will be set up completing one module approximately every two weeks. We will meet twice a week. We will do both experiments that are located in the book, as well as out of book experiments. A formal lab report will be written each week.

Instructor: Bridget Barney ([email protected])Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size: 16

Material/Lab Fee: $20.00 (Check payable to Bridget Barney)

Supplies needed: Text: Exploring Creation with Chemistry by Dr. Jay Wile, 2nd edition (it is NOT necessary to purchase the "Solutions Manual" - I prefer students to not have access to it), three-ring binder with seven dividers and a scientific calculator (Texas Instruments TI-30AX recommended).

Physics: T wo days per week

Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Geometry (Chemistry and Algebra 2 recommended but not required) Contact the instructor if you have any questions about readiness.

This college-prep physics course is designed for the student who has completed algebra and has had an introduction to the definitions of sine, cosine, and tangent. It provides a detailed introduction to the methods and concepts of general physics, heavily emphasizing vector analysis; this text is ideal preparation for a university-level physics course. It provides the student with a strong background in one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion, Newton’s laws and their application, gravity, work and energy, momentum, periodic motion, waves, optics, electrostatics, electrodynamics, electrical circuits, and magnetism. The course will be set up to complete one module approximately every two weeks. We will do experiments that are located in the book, as well as out of book experiments. Formal lab reports will be written each week.

Instructor: Christi Gramling ([email protected])Minimum class size: 6 Maximum class size: 16 Materials Fee: $20Required Materials: A basic scientific calculator with sine, cosine, and tangent functions is also required.Textbook: Physics, Exploring Creation with by Dr. Jay Wile, 2nd Edition - Book Set, Apologia (Includes student text and Solutions Manual)

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Advanced Biology (11 th and 12 th grade): Thursdays from 10:00-12:00 pm

10th grade with instructor approval

Pending: Dual credit option available through CCC (11th-12th grade)

Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry

Combined with a previous full year of Biology, this course gives the student the equivalent of a university biology course. We begin the year with a comprehensive review of basic biology and biochemistry. Then we cover both the Anatomy and the Physiology of the human body’s 11 organ systems in detail. Advanced Biology would be especially helpful to any student considering a career in a Health Sciences field, such as: pre med/dental/nursing/PT/OT/dental hygiene/biotechnology/etc. There may be required or extra credit semester class projects related to Human Anatomy. We will absolutely add to the laboratory work in the text. There will also be 4 Biology article reviews completed by the students who will be receiving dual college credit for this class. The teacher will provide all laboratory materials, excepting those for individual projects.



Materials Fee: $50.00 for labs/answer key (Check payable to)Required Materials: Quality colored pencils such as Prismacolor, 3-ring binder with dividers Textbook: Apologia (Advanced Biology)

* The Human Body 2nd Edition Textbook*The Human Body Student Notebook – make sure you are purchasing the

high school text please, not the elementary!*Kaplan Anatomy Coloring Book, 5th edition

Textbooks are available online. Please make sure you get the 2nd edition. The 1st edition is *not* compatible.


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Social Studies

Elementary Social Studies: 1 st -3 rd grade: Two days per week

Description: This class will introduce our youngest students to the geography and cultures of the world using Expedition Earth. With fun games and activities we will discover the diversity of lifestyles, dress, food, and many other aspects of culture around the world. We will even build our own passport books as we “travel” the globe!

Instructor: Jonathan Schmidt

Minimum class size: 8 Maximum class size : 16 Materials Fee: $25 (check payable to Jonathan Schmidt)

Required Materials: Three ring binder with dividers, Lined paper, pencils, colored pencils, glue or glue sticks, scissors, folder for holding loose papersRequired text: Expedition Earth, download and print at home as needed (http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/world-geography

Elementary History (4 th -6 th grade): Two days per week

The Mystery of History Volume III Student Reader continues the spectacular and provocative study of world history from a Christian viewpoint. Spanning the Renaissance, Reformation, Exploration, and some early American history, this volume explores the backdrop to and the significance surrounding the time-honored contributions found in art, music, literature, science, and philosophy of this rich era. Mapping, note booking, time lines, and hands-on activities will give students a picture of this time period and its impact on our world today.



Materials Fee: $25 (this includes copies and supplies) (Check payable to Cathan Prinzing)

Required Materials: Notebook paper and a folder

Required Textbooks: The Mystery of History, Vol. 3: The Renaissance, Reformation, and Growth of Nations, ISBN-13: 978-1892427083 and Renaissance History Portfolio Classic, which can be purchased at www.homeschooljourney.com; only the notebook is required (you do not have to purchase the entire bundle).

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MS World History (6th-8th grade): Two days per week

From Adam to Us by Ray and Charlene Notgrass is a one-year world history course designed for middle school students. The daily lessons are written in a narrative style and richly illustrated with color photographs and maps. Primary sources, literature, and hands-on activities help the student connect with the history in a personal way. Mapping, time lines, and classroom projects help students engage in the story of our ancestry.



Supply Fee: $30 (includes copies and all supplies for classroom activities and projects)(Check payable to Cathan Prinzing)

Required Materials: 3-Ring binder with 4 dividers, notebook paper, pencils, colored pencils, and a folder

Required Textbook Package: From Adam to Us Curriculum Package which includes From Adam to Us Parts 1 and 2, Our Creative World, Maps, Timeline, and Answer Key. The ISBN-13: 9781609990831.

Required Literature Books: A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park ISBN-13: 978-0547534268 and The King’s Fifth by Scott O’Dell ISBN-13: 978-0618747832.

HS American History: 9 th -12 th grade; Two days per week

American history is a survey of the history of the United States from a Biblical perspective, pre-Columbus to current day. Emphasis will be placed on the student thinking critically about the events, issues and people that have shaped this nation. In addition to completing the text, there will be periodic tests, enrichment projects and assignments designed to create interest and appreciation for the sacrifices of those who founded and guided our nation.


Minimum class size: 6 Maximum class sizes: 20

Materials Fee: $15 (includes answer key) (Check payable to Lindy Conner)

Required Text: United States History, 4th Edition, BJU Press, Student Text.

ISBN-13: 9781606820056

Required Supplies: Pencils, highlighters, ***binder will be provided

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American Government: 10 th -12 th grade: Two days per week

1st semester Fulfills ½ credit of required Am. Government

Economics: 10-12 Grade Second semester. Details TBA

(9th grade with instructor approval)

Government class will study the history and fundamental structure of the United States Constitution. Students will understand the government it established and the rights and privileges it guarantees its citizens. Students will also study state and local levels of government.

Instructor: TBD


Materials Fee: TBD

Required Text: TBD

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S tudy Hall: Two days per week

Brighton Academy considers study hall a class. Brighton maintains this class as a time of study for students and structures it to allow optimum productivity. Therefore, students should bring work to accomplish during this time. It may be schoolwork, a book to read, a sketchpad to draw on, etc. Parents may send a list of items that they want their student to complete.

Because Brighton Academy considers study hall a class, any student using it must be signed in for that period. Study hall is not a “stop over” between, before, or after classes. A student may temporarily utilize a study hall period if it is first cleared with the study hall monitor. There will be a $2 charge for each study hall period needed.

If a student is waiting for a ride or has arrived early, s/he is welcome to wait just inside the main school entrance.

Study hall is not a group study session. Asking another student questions on homework is only allowed by permission from the study hall monitor. Note passing is discouraged as it is disruptive to fellow students and prevents them from getting their work done. This is a study time, not a social or game time. The study hall monitor is in charge and has the authority at any time to move students to different tables if students are talking or being disruptive. Seats will be assigned if necessary.

Taking tests during study hall is only allowed when prior arrangements have been made between parents or teachers and the study hall monitor. Assigned tests are supposed to be done at home, under parental supervision.

Cell phone use, including talking and texting, is not allowed in study hall. If students bring their cell phones, they must be put away. If this rule is violated, the study hall monitor will require the student to place their phone on the study hall monitor's table until the end of class. If a student has an urgent reason to use a phone, s/he must get permission from the study hall monitor and stay within sight.

Students will be allowed to listen to music with earphones. Any device used to listen to music must remain on top of the table at all times, and its use monitored. Earphones may not be shared with others. Computers are only allowed for schoolwork with permission from the parent and the screen must be facing the study hall monitor at all times. Students need to communicate with the study hall monitor that they will be using a computer for class and it may be monitored for schoolwork purposes only.

If a student must leave study hall for any reason (e.g. to go to the restroom), s/he must get permission from the study hall monitor and sign out. No electronics are allowed to be taken to the restroom. Students must go to the restroom one at a time. Students may talk quietly the last 15 minutes of study hall. The study hall monitor will announce when talk time is permissible. Study Hall Monitor: Kimberly Bigg ([email protected])

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