Elective Courses at the Memphis Homeschool Tutorial
Tutor: Rick Jones
Worldview
Understanding the Times is a two semester course that will help students clearly understand the tenets of the Christian worldview and how it compares with other worldviews. Some of the issues covered include: apologetics, critical thinking, abortion, religious pluralism, the problem of evil and the reliability of New Testament documents. It is my goal for students when they go off to college they will not simply survive college with their faith intact, but will have to the tools and desire to take their campuses over for Christ.
$350 ($50/$150/$150)
Understanding the Times text book (Isbn 978 0936163 000) $21.95
Understanding the Times student manual (Isbn 978 0936163031) 14.95
These books will be used for both semesters and our available through Summit Ministries.
Worldview
Understanding the Times is a two semester course that will help students clearly understand the tenets of the Christian worldview and how it compares with other worldviews. Some of the issues covered include: apologetics, critical thinking, abortion, religious pluralism, the problem of evil and the reliability of New Testament documents. It is my goal for students when they go off to college they will not simply survive college with their faith intact, but will have to the tools and desire to take their campuses over for Christ.
$350 ($50/$150/$150)
Understanding the Times text book (Isbn 978 0936163 000) $21.95
Understanding the Times student manual (Isbn 978 0936163031) 14.95
These books will be used for both semesters and our available through Summit Ministries.
Foreign Languages
Tutor: Charlotte Peck
NEW French I
The goal of this course is to give students basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through activities based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Regular verbs are introduced in the present tense. Simple grammatical structures are practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind.
$400 ($100/$150/$150)
Curriculum and supply list given upon registration.
Tutor: Guadalupe ALTAMIRANO-GUTIERREZ
Spanish 1 - Conversational Spanish
Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language in the United States. More than twenty different countries speak Spanish. It ranks within the top three most spoken languages in the world. Learn to speak conversational Spanish with the correct pronunciation learned from a native speaker. Guadalupe focuses on the practical application of the language as she guides students through reading and memorizing in their Spanish Bible. In conjunction with the academic learning of Spanish, students will communicate in orally and in writing. Vocabulary and basic grammatical structure are imbedded in everyday application.
$400 ($100/$150/$150)
Curriculum and supply list given upon registration.
Tutor: Guadelupe Altamirano
NEW Spanish II - Conversational Spanish
Continuation of Spanish I.
$400 ($100/$150/$150)
Curriculum and supply list given upon registration.
Tutor: Mr. Terry Wade
NEW Introduction to Honors Latin
The student will gain understanding of the basics of the Indo-European linguistic system by focusing on the parent language, Latin. Students will demonstrate understanding by written and oral recitation of forms for all parts of speech, vocabulary (approximately 530 words), and syntax categories. Students will demonstrate understanding of the elements of translation by translating weekly Latin stories with accuracy both as to Latin and English syntax (grammar). The student will demonstrate understanding of the culture of the Roman civilization by means of research and writing short papers on topics relating to that culture.
$400 ($80/$160$160)
Curriculum needed for class:
Latin for Today and will be provided by the teacher for either rent for $10 or purchase for $25.
Tutor: Mr. Terry Wade
NEW Advanced Honors Latin
The student will gain understanding of the Indo-European
linguistic system by focusing on the parent language, Latin. Students will
demonstrate understanding by written and oral recitation of technical terms and
forms, vocabulary (approximately 600 words), and advanced syntax, particularly
subjunctive categories. Students will demonstrate understanding of the use of
syntax and grammar in translating such writings as Hercules, The Argonauts,
Caesar’s Gallic Wars, The Aeneid and the Metamorphoses. Students will gain
understanding of the culture of the Roman civilization by presenting papers
about great authors like Virgil, Plautus, Ovid, etc. The student will gain
understanding of the differences between Classical and Ecclesiastical Latin by
translating I John from the Latin text of the Vulgate. Students will
participate in the National Latin Exam at their own cost. The student will
receive credit toward the final grade for taking the NLE.
$500 ($100/$200/$200)
Curriculum:
Latin 2 by Charles Jenney. The
edition will be noted upon request.
Advanced Latin is a strenuous course,
demanding diligence on a daily basis.
History and Government
Tutor: Leah Simpson
American Government/Economics (11th-12th)
Government teaches how America’s federal, state, and local governments interact with our daily lives. Explore how government affects our every day. Discuss our responsibilities as a citizen. Exploring Government is a one-semester high school course that provides a half-year credit in government. Lessons cover Federal, state, and local government and also contemporary issues in government. Special emphasis is placed on the Biblical basis for government and on the U.S. Constitution. This class covers the governments of the United States, the individual states, and our local communities. As we understand the background, basis, and operation of American government on all levels, we are better equipped to remain prayerful, thoughtful, and involved with regard to government.
Economics One semester course. Emphasis on free enterprise capitalism in a free market economy sets this book apart from the competition. The Biblical views of work, wealth, and stewardship appear throughout the text, helping students to understand the proper economic roles of individual producers and consumers as well as that of the government from a conservative, Christian perspective. The stark contrast between the market economy—the cornerstone of prosperity in the United States—and the command economy—the hallmark of fiscal failure in Communist countries—is graphically presented in illustration of the economic principles that govern all societies. Essential concepts such as competition in the marketplace and private ownership of capital are discussed from a conservative perspective.
Course Pre-requisites: Students should have taken or be currently enrolled in an American or US History course.
$175 per semester/ $350 total/$25 supply fee
Curriculum for Government: Exploring Government by Ray Notgrass
Curriculum for Economics: Economics by Abeka - Student Text
(Text only for both – Quiz and tests provided by tutor.)
American Government/Economics (11th-12th)
Government teaches how America’s federal, state, and local governments interact with our daily lives. Explore how government affects our every day. Discuss our responsibilities as a citizen. Exploring Government is a one-semester high school course that provides a half-year credit in government. Lessons cover Federal, state, and local government and also contemporary issues in government. Special emphasis is placed on the Biblical basis for government and on the U.S. Constitution. This class covers the governments of the United States, the individual states, and our local communities. As we understand the background, basis, and operation of American government on all levels, we are better equipped to remain prayerful, thoughtful, and involved with regard to government.
Economics One semester course. Emphasis on free enterprise capitalism in a free market economy sets this book apart from the competition. The Biblical views of work, wealth, and stewardship appear throughout the text, helping students to understand the proper economic roles of individual producers and consumers as well as that of the government from a conservative, Christian perspective. The stark contrast between the market economy—the cornerstone of prosperity in the United States—and the command economy—the hallmark of fiscal failure in Communist countries—is graphically presented in illustration of the economic principles that govern all societies. Essential concepts such as competition in the marketplace and private ownership of capital are discussed from a conservative perspective.
Course Pre-requisites: Students should have taken or be currently enrolled in an American or US History course.
$175 per semester/ $350 total/$25 supply fee
Curriculum for Government: Exploring Government by Ray Notgrass
Curriculum for Economics: Economics by Abeka - Student Text
(Text only for both – Quiz and tests provided by tutor.)
Tutor: Bethany Henry
United States History
This course will provide a required credit for high school graduation. The class will present the story of our nation's history from its discovery and colonization up to the present day. Special attention is given to God's providence and America's Christian heritage.
$400 ($100/$150/$150)
United States History
This course will provide a required credit for high school graduation. The class will present the story of our nation's history from its discovery and colonization up to the present day. Special attention is given to God's providence and America's Christian heritage.
$400 ($100/$150/$150)
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Tutor: Leah Simpson
Mystery of History 4 (8th-11th)
Wars of Independence to Modern Times
Earn a partial credit for Modern World History
(Part of the World History HS Requirement - ask tutor for details)
Volume IV, the last and final volume of this world history series, spans three pressure-filled centuries from 1708 to 2014. Starting with Bach and Handel, two of four major composers included in Volume IV, the time period will see numerous “wars of independence.” From the American colonies, the heart of Mexico, the goldmines of Australia, the mountaintops of South America, the shores of Greece, and the walls of the Alamo, we will find mankind desperately striving for liberty and freedom through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Most of the time, he will achieve it – but seldom without heartache, revolution, and bloodshed! ... Now, as violent as parts of this volume will be (and which may require screening for young students), we will take time to meet the artists, inventors, writers, and humanitarians who contributed toward the “soul” of mankind over the last three centuries. And, we will join the missionaries and adventurers who journeyed to inland China, the wilds of Africa, the South Pole, and the gray, speckled surface of the moon.
(from http://www.themysteryofhistory.info/volumeIV.shtml)
$400 plus $25 supply fee ($125/$150/$150)
Required Texts:
Mystery of History Volume IV: Wars of Independence to Modern Times
Student Reader with the Companion Guide - Hardback with CD Price: $ 74.95
The Atlas of World Geography by Rand McNally - Price: $15.00
Rand McNally’s Historical Atlas of the World - Price: $14.95
Mystery of History 4 (8th-11th)
Wars of Independence to Modern Times
Earn a partial credit for Modern World History
(Part of the World History HS Requirement - ask tutor for details)
Volume IV, the last and final volume of this world history series, spans three pressure-filled centuries from 1708 to 2014. Starting with Bach and Handel, two of four major composers included in Volume IV, the time period will see numerous “wars of independence.” From the American colonies, the heart of Mexico, the goldmines of Australia, the mountaintops of South America, the shores of Greece, and the walls of the Alamo, we will find mankind desperately striving for liberty and freedom through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Most of the time, he will achieve it – but seldom without heartache, revolution, and bloodshed! ... Now, as violent as parts of this volume will be (and which may require screening for young students), we will take time to meet the artists, inventors, writers, and humanitarians who contributed toward the “soul” of mankind over the last three centuries. And, we will join the missionaries and adventurers who journeyed to inland China, the wilds of Africa, the South Pole, and the gray, speckled surface of the moon.
(from http://www.themysteryofhistory.info/volumeIV.shtml)
$400 plus $25 supply fee ($125/$150/$150)
Required Texts:
Mystery of History Volume IV: Wars of Independence to Modern Times
Student Reader with the Companion Guide - Hardback with CD Price: $ 74.95
The Atlas of World Geography by Rand McNally - Price: $15.00
Rand McNally’s Historical Atlas of the World - Price: $14.95
Other Electives
Tutor: Bethany Henry
ACT Preparation Seminars
This seminar will be held at various times throughout the year. This basic seminar provides an introduction to the test, a discussion of wise test-taking strategies, tips for improving speed, and a surface review of the various areas tested. In depth reviews can be handled through individual tutoring or small group tutoring arranged with the instructor. Seminars are to be offered on Mondays from 3:30—5:30. Each seminar lasts 5 weeks leading up to a test date. All seminars are held at an alternate location.
5 week ACT Prep Seminar
$100 (includes book) to be paid in one check dated one month prior to the seminar’s start date
10 hours classroom instruction
Refer to Mrs. Henry's Supply List
ACT Preparation Seminars
This seminar will be held at various times throughout the year. This basic seminar provides an introduction to the test, a discussion of wise test-taking strategies, tips for improving speed, and a surface review of the various areas tested. In depth reviews can be handled through individual tutoring or small group tutoring arranged with the instructor. Seminars are to be offered on Mondays from 3:30—5:30. Each seminar lasts 5 weeks leading up to a test date. All seminars are held at an alternate location.
5 week ACT Prep Seminar
$100 (includes book) to be paid in one check dated one month prior to the seminar’s start date
10 hours classroom instruction
Refer to Mrs. Henry's Supply List
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Tutor: Leah Simpson
Etymology (8th-12th)
1st Semester ONLY - Greek Elements Only
Since 1965, Donald Ayers' English Words from Latin and Greek Elements has helped thousands of students to a broader vocabulary by showing them how to recognize classical roots in modern English words. Its second edition, published in 1986, has confirmed that vocabulary is best taught by root, not rote. The importance of learning classical word roots is already acknowledged by vocabulary texts that devote chapters to them. Why a whole book based on this approach? Ayers' text exposes students to a wider range of roots, introduces new English words in context sentences, and reinforces vocabulary through exercises. It promotes more practice with roots so that students learn to use them as tools in their everyday encounters with new words. English Words is written from the standpoint of English; it neither attempts to teach students Latin or Greek nor expects a knowledge of classical languages on the part of instructors. Its success has been demonstrated at both the secondary and college levels, and it can be used effectively with students in remedial or accelerated programs.
$350 plus $25 supply fee($125/$250)
Required Text: English Words from Latin and Greek Elements
by Donald Ayers, 1986 edition- Second Edition, $17.95, (Amazon Prime $13.04)
Companion Workbook by Donald M. Ayers, paperback - Oct 1, 2005
$17.95, (Amazon Prime $17.05)
Etymology (8th-12th)
1st Semester ONLY - Greek Elements Only
Since 1965, Donald Ayers' English Words from Latin and Greek Elements has helped thousands of students to a broader vocabulary by showing them how to recognize classical roots in modern English words. Its second edition, published in 1986, has confirmed that vocabulary is best taught by root, not rote. The importance of learning classical word roots is already acknowledged by vocabulary texts that devote chapters to them. Why a whole book based on this approach? Ayers' text exposes students to a wider range of roots, introduces new English words in context sentences, and reinforces vocabulary through exercises. It promotes more practice with roots so that students learn to use them as tools in their everyday encounters with new words. English Words is written from the standpoint of English; it neither attempts to teach students Latin or Greek nor expects a knowledge of classical languages on the part of instructors. Its success has been demonstrated at both the secondary and college levels, and it can be used effectively with students in remedial or accelerated programs.
$350 plus $25 supply fee($125/$250)
Required Text: English Words from Latin and Greek Elements
by Donald Ayers, 1986 edition- Second Edition, $17.95, (Amazon Prime $13.04)
Companion Workbook by Donald M. Ayers, paperback - Oct 1, 2005
$17.95, (Amazon Prime $17.05)
Tutors: Savannah and Philip Kenney
Photography 101 (Fall or Spring Semester)
This course will help the students become well rounded in the fundamentals of digital photography. Four areas of instruction will be emphasized: How cameras work, how composition works, how lighting works, how to use photo editing software. Students will, receive instruction, demonstration, and see samples of the desired outcomes, at the beginning of each period. They will be allowed to go outside and shoot assignments, based on what they are learning. Perhaps the most useful part of classroom instruction will be weekly reviews of photos students have shot the previous day(s). They will see what makes a successful photo and what does not.
See attachment for more details.
$300 ($60/$240)
Refer to Mrs. Kenney's pdf for further details.
Photography 101 (Fall or Spring Semester)
This course will help the students become well rounded in the fundamentals of digital photography. Four areas of instruction will be emphasized: How cameras work, how composition works, how lighting works, how to use photo editing software. Students will, receive instruction, demonstration, and see samples of the desired outcomes, at the beginning of each period. They will be allowed to go outside and shoot assignments, based on what they are learning. Perhaps the most useful part of classroom instruction will be weekly reviews of photos students have shot the previous day(s). They will see what makes a successful photo and what does not.
See attachment for more details.
$300 ($60/$240)
Refer to Mrs. Kenney's pdf for further details.
| high_school_photography_class-_101.pdf |
Tutors: Savannah and Philip Kenney
Photography 201 (Fall or Spring Semester)
This course will build upon the foundations taught in Photography 101 and will help the student to become a more advanced photographer. For Photography 201 the student will be required to have taken Photography 101 or have approval from the instructor.
In this class we will focus on advanced photography skills such as lighting, using deeper levels of Lightroom for editing, and Photoshop skills. This class is focus on sculpting the creativity of the students and will require the students to exercise their creative energy weekly.
Students will, receive instruction, demonstration, and see samples of the desired outcomes, at the beginning of each period. They will be allowed to go outside and shoot assignments, based on what they are learning. Perhaps the most useful part of classroom instruction will be weekly reviews of photos students have shot the previous day(s). They will see what makes a successful photo and what does not.
$300 ($60/$240)
Refer to Mrs. Kenney's pdf for further details.
Photography 201 (Fall or Spring Semester)
This course will build upon the foundations taught in Photography 101 and will help the student to become a more advanced photographer. For Photography 201 the student will be required to have taken Photography 101 or have approval from the instructor.
In this class we will focus on advanced photography skills such as lighting, using deeper levels of Lightroom for editing, and Photoshop skills. This class is focus on sculpting the creativity of the students and will require the students to exercise their creative energy weekly.
Students will, receive instruction, demonstration, and see samples of the desired outcomes, at the beginning of each period. They will be allowed to go outside and shoot assignments, based on what they are learning. Perhaps the most useful part of classroom instruction will be weekly reviews of photos students have shot the previous day(s). They will see what makes a successful photo and what does not.
$300 ($60/$240)
Refer to Mrs. Kenney's pdf for further details.
| photography_201.pdf |
Tutor: Leah Simpson
Personal Finance (High School)
(first semester only)
“The industry leading and most life changing financial literacy curriculum on the market today.” This is material that your student will used every day. This class is guarenteed not to be a boring finance class.
$175 one semester/$25 supply fee
Curriculum: Student Workbook of "Foundations in Personal Finance" from DaveRamsey.com
Tutor: Leah Simpson
NEW Speech (8th-12th Grades)
(first semester only)
Platform Speaking - Persuasive & Informative
Interpretive Speaking - Poetry, prose, reader’s theatre
Limited Preparation Speaking - Inpromptu, Current Events
Practice speech writing, research skills, interpretation of select literature, platform skills, and body language. Develop platform presentation. Conquer stage fright. Gain new confidence. Blossom into a convincing speaker ready for success in any carreer field. Excellent preparation for speech competition in NCFCA.
$175 one semester /$25 supply fee (Speech notebook supplied by tutor)
Personal Finance (High School)
(first semester only)
“The industry leading and most life changing financial literacy curriculum on the market today.” This is material that your student will used every day. This class is guarenteed not to be a boring finance class.
$175 one semester/$25 supply fee
Curriculum: Student Workbook of "Foundations in Personal Finance" from DaveRamsey.com
Tutor: Leah Simpson
NEW Speech (8th-12th Grades)
(first semester only)
Platform Speaking - Persuasive & Informative
Interpretive Speaking - Poetry, prose, reader’s theatre
Limited Preparation Speaking - Inpromptu, Current Events
Practice speech writing, research skills, interpretation of select literature, platform skills, and body language. Develop platform presentation. Conquer stage fright. Gain new confidence. Blossom into a convincing speaker ready for success in any carreer field. Excellent preparation for speech competition in NCFCA.
$175 one semester /$25 supply fee (Speech notebook supplied by tutor)