Spring 2009 Curriculum (Classes begin Feb 6)
(update with latest Changes as of 28 Jan 2009)
Pink=Preschool/kindergarten (4-7)
Blue= Elementary (8-12)
Green=Middle School (12-14)
Orange = High School (15-18)
Red = teachers
All age categories are approximate; some exceptions are made
depending on the student and the teacher’s approval
Tuition costs; $30 per Semester hour
(checks made payable to MSC)
Materials Fees costs; set by teachers and
paid directly to teachers. (Checks or cash)
Math/Algebra
Tutoring
any ages
Heidi Heath
This is a “come as you need help” class.
I will be available through out the LAMS day to give help as
needed on an individual basis.
Please bring your curriculum and questions and I will help
each student step by step to better understand Math concepts.
(No Trig or calculus)
No Tuition: Minimal Donations are accepted to pay teacher for
her time.
8:30 AM Classes
Private
Piano
Lessons Ages 5-18
Carol Chavez
Phone: 495-9466
email:
paintbrushhills@msn.com
Time: 8:30-3:00 (half
hour lessons)
Private individual lessons consisting of one half hour per week that
LAMS is in session. Students are required to have a piano or
keyboard at home for practicing. A piano is preferred but a keyboard
can be used at the elementary level providing it has 88 keys which
are the same size of a piano key.
Each student will be required to practice at home according
to age and level. The
curriculum used is the Keith Snell method series.
The Faber method may also be used as a supplement depending
on the needs of the student. The Keith Snell method encompasses all
four classical music periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th
Century. Beginners will use
John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course Part One and Part Two, and the
John Schaum Note speller.
The lessons will include theory, ear training, sight reading
and artistry at the piano.
An assessment of each student is required for course
participation. There will be a sign-up for the assessment at
registration. An Assessment of each student who is NOT a beginner is
required. Parents will
be responsible for obtaining the books at the music store.( Grainer
music on
Materials fee;
$1
More
Private
Piano
Lessons
Ages 5-18
Nancy Sue Custis
Phone: 534-0380
email:
NSCMK@juno.com
Time: 8:30-3:30 (half hour lessons)
Half hour lessons will we offered all day on Fridays at LAMS.
Students will be taught note reading, timing theory,
technique, chords, scales, ear training, getting a command of the
keyboard and how to make music! Beginner students will need to
practice 15 minutes EVERY DAY.
Third grade and up will practice 30 mins.
There will be a sign up sheet at Nancy Sue’s table on registration
day for assessment appointments. REQUIREMENTS; Piano or 88 key
keyboard at home to practice and appropriate books which will be
assigned by teacher on day of assessment.
Materials fee: $1
9:00 AM Classes
Band Instruments: Private Lessons
(1/2 hour)
Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone
Carol Yee
282-8278
$8 per lesson $72 for nine week semester
Time: 9 - 2:30 half hour blocks
Beginning students starting on a band instrument will need to obtain
an instrument.
These can be rented from Graner Music or Meeker Music. They will
also need to purchase The Standard of Excellence Band Method book 1
for their instrument.
Lessons for students who have had experience playing their
instrument will also be available. I would need to asses their
knowledge and ability to decide what lessons or method book or books
would be appropriate for them.
Materials Fee: none. The parents will be responsible for acquiring
their child's instrument and book/books.
Beginning
Cake
Decorating
Ages 8 and up
Susan Yost
387-8606
ears2hear2@yahoo.com
You don’t have to be artistic to make a beautiful cake.
By learning how to use different shaped tips and techniques,
you’ll soon be able to decorate cakes for all kinds of occasions. We
will cover a variety of cakes, from shaped cakes to cut-up cakes.
You will be able to create your own cakes at home in a new
and creative way.
Everyone will need to buy a decorating bag with basic set of tips
and a rose nail, as well as bringing a cookie sheet to practice on.
No homework, but everyone will be expected to bring a decorated
cake for EXPO!
Materials Fees; $5 (will cover frosting, colors and handouts)
Beginning
Photography Class
Ages 10-up
Lee Miller
Phone: 638-2022
email:
tocphotography@msn.com
Time: 9:00-9:50
Photography is pure creative joy! Laugh, smile and cherish
photography in this exciting learning adventure.
Learn to explore and beautifully capture God’s world with a
camera. Light, color,
composition and other photo basics are taught.
Weekly images are emailed to instructor for critique.
Course requirements; Must have a digital camera, spare batteries and
camera manual. Access to
the internet and the ability to name, resize and send digital photos
by email (or willingness to learn)
Materials fee; $10
Writeshop I
(Second Semester)
*** Ages MS/HS
Marian Gracier
Phone: 347-2690 email: needhisgrace @ yahoo.com
Time: 9:00-10:50
This class is for those students who have completed the first half
of Writeshop I.
Exception to this will be considered on an individual basis.
Please contact Marian for further discussion.
Materials fee: $3
Civics/Government 101
Ages HS
Ken Ellson
Phone: 638-6596
email:
Ken_ellson@yahoo.com
Time: 9:00-9:50
“Civics is the study of citizenship and government with particular
attention given to the role of citizens-as opposed to external
factors- in the operation and oversight of government.” (Wikipedia)
The Declaration of Independence, the US Constitution, The
Bill of Rights, the organization of the
Materials fees; none
10:00 AM Classes
Zoology 2, Exploring Creation with Swimming Creatures of the 5th day ages 8-12(must be able able to read well)
Renay Boyes
Phone: 495-5775
email:
renay@coloradosweets.com
Time: 10:00-10:50
The second book in Apologia’s elementary zoology series (no
prerequisites) will take you and your family on a journey into the
wonders of this day.
You’ll begin with a big splash from the whales and dolphins; then
you’ll spy on seals and meet manatees.
After that, you’ll uncover the world of crabby crustaceans,
sea snails, and clams.
Then you’ll meet their soft-bodies friends like the octopus, squid,
and nautilus. You’ll
consort with corals, find flowers that devour plankton, see stars
that walk, discover dollars that disappear in the sand, and see
sponges that really do clean!
As always, each lesson ends with an experiment or project
reinforcing the scientific method and the concepts studied.
THIS CLASS IS the 2nd SEMEMSTER of Zoology.
Materials fee: $12
Intermediate/Advanced
Photography Class
Ages
12 and up
Lee Miller
Phone: 638-2022
email:
tocphotography@msn.com
Time: 10:00-10:50
Prerequisite: Beginning Photography for Intermediate:
Beginning and Intermediate Photography for Advanced (Advanced
students need teacher recommendation)
Take your love for photography and add excellence and beauty to your
skills. Intermediate
students learn complete camera skills such as exposure, digital
editing and portrait lighting.
Advanced students greatly strengthen the power and impact of
their images using research and photography projects.
Equipment suggestions:
INTERMEDIATE; Any digital camera and editing software including the
free Faststone Viewer.
ADVANCED; any camera, however students will benefit more if using a
camera with manual exposure controls such as the inexpensive but
awesome “CanonA590 IS ($150).
Photoshop Elements is helpful but not required.
Materials
fee: $10
God and the
History 0f Art
MS/HS
Melanie Miles
244-2771
mileshouse@hotmail.com
This class is based on Barry Stebbings classic
God and the History of Art.
We will explore the lives and God-given talent of major artists
throughout history.
Every week we will work on replicating a variety of techniques used
by the masters. Students
will be asked to draw and do periodic reports at home to receive
credit.
Materials Fees $10 (includes art materials)
The Human Body
Ages 4-7
Brenda Amburgey
batreasure@yahoo.com
574-9321
We will learn the different systems of the body.
Most of our time will be spent on the skeletal system and we
will be making an almost live size paper model.
Materials fees $5
CHOIR IS CLOSED due to Low Enrollment
Choir Age;
Kelly Rotenberry
332-9267
email:
Majestictouch@falconbroadband.net
We will learn to sing together as a group, to listen to each other
and hear the harmonies.
We will work on singing as one voice while having a lot of fun and
worshiping the GOD of the Universe.
Materials fees; $7 (practice Cds and handouts)
Guitar-INT / Foundations of Praise Ages 10 and up
Susan Kamlan
Phone: 243-0843
email:
ihcyranch@yahoo.com
Time: 10:00- 10:50
Learn how to play guitar
using basic chords and praise songs. Scripture reading is emphasized
each week. Students will be able to play and enjoy praising
God through praise/worship songs at their level. The class
will cover EZ chords, notes on the fret board, first position
scales, strumming patterns, basic finger style and full chords.
Songs will be chosen to reinforce the chords taught each week. This
class is recommended for those who need to work on chords,
strumming, picking and singing. Approx. 1 hour homework each week
for practice is recommended.
Materials fee; $20 for new students (Book 1)
11:00 AM Classes
Guitar Made Easy--Beginner Ages 9-up
Susan Kamlan
Phone: 243-0843
email:
ihcyranch@yahoo.com
Time: 11:00-11:50
Description: Learn how to play guitar using basic chords and
praise songs. Scripture reading is emphasized each week.
Students will be able to play and enjoy praising God through
praise/worship songs at their level. The class will cover EZ
chords, notes on the fret board, first position scales, strumming
patterns, basic finger style and full chords. Songs will be
chosen to reinforce the chords taught that week. Approx. 2
hours homework each week for practice. Please bring a guitar
and pen to class.
Materials fee; $20 for new student (Book 1)
Exploring Shakespeare; His Life and
Works
Ages 8-12
Jan Inman
332-4847
sing4thelord@msn.com
“To be or not to be…..”
To be what? We will take
a close look at Shakespeare and his works and unravel the mysteries
of his life and plays.
We will also enjoy performing some of his works to be presented
during our Spring EXPO.
If you like acting, you will love this class!
Materials fees; $2 for copies
Beginning
Cake
Decorating
Ages 8 and up
Susan Yost
387-8606
ears2hear2@yahoo.com
You don’t have to be artistic to make a beautiful cake.
By learning how to use different shaped tips and techniques,
you’ll soon be able to decorate cakes for all kinds of occasions. We
will cover a variety of cakes, from shaped cakes to cut-up cakes.
You will be able to create your own cakes at home in a new
and creative way.
Everyone will need to buy a decorating bag with basic set of tips
and a rose nail, as well as bringing a cookie sheet to practice on.
No homework, but everyone will be expected to bring a decorated
cake for EXPO!
Materials Fees; $5 (will cover frosting, colors and handouts)
Biblical History/Archeology
MS/HS
Heidi Heath
This class will “transport you to the lands of the Old and New
Testaments, where you will explore the fascinating geographical and
cultural backdrop for scriptural events and personalities.”
Each class will consist of a short video presentation
followed by class discussion and worksheets. “Faith Lessons” will be
encouraged to be lived out from week to week.
Materials fees; none
PE
Ages 4-7
Sonja Daum Daviddaum@oci.org
A time to move and play while learning skills. Children will use a variety of equipment to learn balance, coordination, and skills that will help with sports. We will stretch, do physical activities to stimulate the brain and get some cardiovascular exercise. Learning a few healthy habits will be mixed into the fun.
Materials fees; $4 (prizes and equipment)
God’s World of Art Ages 6 & Up
Melanie Miles
244-2771
mileshouse@hotmail.com
Time: 11:00-11:50
This Class uses a variety of media to learn beginning art techniques
and purposes from a God perspective.
Famous works will be introduced and copied with the lives of
Christian artists highlighted.
The Focus will be on creating masterpieces for the Master.
Materials Fees; $5 (art supplies)
12:00 - 12:30; LUNCH
12:30 PM Classes
Percussion
Teacher: Carol Yee
282-8278
Time: 12:30-1:20
Materials Fees: none
This percussions class will continue with the curriculum that was
started with David Martin's class last semester and if needed I may
have parents purchase an additional lesson book. Other students
will be allowed in the class with the teacher's permission.
Animals and their Worlds
Age 4-7
Melanie Miles
244-2771
mileshouse@hotmail.com
Animal habitats are fascinating! We will study 3 different habitats
and create take home projects that highlight the unique environments
that God make for them.
This is a hands-on class and will require good listening skills.
Materials Fees $5
PE
Ages 8-12
Monica Miranda
749-2620
mmm3m1@netzero.net
Come and have fun exercising and playing games as we get fit!
Materials fees; $4 (prizes and equipment)
Exploring Creation with Biology (Lab Only-2nd
Semester)
HS
Renee Scruitsky
Phone: email: nittanybil@aol.com
Time: 12:30-1:20
THIS CLASS IS the 2nd SEMESTER of this CLASS.
Materials fee; $10
Writing Research
Papers
MS/HS
Cristi Bejadhar
Phone: 262-0646
email:
bejadhars@hotmail.com
Time: 12:30-1:20
United States Geography
***
Ages 8-12
Betsy Burch
R-O-A-D TRIP! Join us as we
travel the
Materials fees; $10
Hand Embroidery IS CLOSED due to Low Enrollment
Hand
Embroidery
MS/HS
Heidi Heath
Students will learn basic hand embroidery stitches, how to use iron
on transfers, follow a pattern, thread color selections to best
enhance the design they choose and design placement.
Each student will complete at least one project; a flour sack
dish towel. Depending on
skill level, 2 projects could be completed.
Materials fees; $3 (includes flour sack and all materials needed)
1:30 PM Classes
Learning Fun with Games
Ages 4-7
Susan Yost
387-8606
ears2hear2@yahoo.com
We will be reinforcing phonics and math skills using educational
games. Each week we will
have games for both those who are just learning their ABCs and those
who know some phonics and could benefit from practice.
For math we will have games that deal with size, colors,
matching and counting, place value, adding and subtracting.
Come and have fun learning!
Materials fees; none
The Truth Chronicles
Ages 5-12
Kelly Rotenberry
332-9267
majestictouch@falconbroadband.net
This is the Truth Project portrayed in Adventures in Odyssey series.
We will listen to the stories and then discuss it.
We will have things to do while we’re listening to keep our
hands busy.
Materials fees; $5
Exploring Shakespeare IS CLOSED - However, students may join the 11:00 Class
Exploring Shakespeare; His Life and
Works
MS/HS
Jan Inman
332-4847
sing4thelord@msn.com
If you like acting and would like to learn more about Shakespeare
and his works, this class is for you.
We will examine and read many of his works and come away with
a much better understanding of his plays and his times.
We will also be performing some of his plays for our Spring
EXPO. Bring out the
“ham” in your personality and come enjoy this class.
Materials fees; $2 for copies
Self-Defense/Karate
Ages 6 and up
Brenda Amburgey
574-9321
batreasure@yahoo.com
We will learn basic strikes, kicks, punches, and one on one defense
moves. We will add some
moves with Kata and arnis (sticks) in preparation for earning karate
belts if desired. Student should wear loose
clothing.
Materials Fees; $1 (for copies)