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Materials Fee: $ 25 Class Fee: $450 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 (Compare at $65 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $ 67 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 4-6 Grades: 7-9 Max/Min Students: 12/6   Pre-Algebra with Cheryl Weiskircher   Algebra 1/2 Algebra ½ thoroughly prepares the student for Upper Grade Math by building on Math 8/7 with culmination of pre-algebra mathematics and skills, plus relevant topics from discrete mathematics and geometry. Materials: Spiral notebook, notebook paper and pencils will be provided. Calculators will not be used.  Graph paper and a ruler are required. Textbook: Saxon Algebra 1/2 Class Time: 1 1/ 2-hours for 2 x 16 week semesters

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Materials Fee: $ 25 Class Fee: $530 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 (Compare at $65 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $ 67 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 4-6 Max/Min Students: 12/6   Algebra 1 with Cheryl Weiskircher   Algebra 1 covers all topics in a first-year algebra course, from proofs, statistics, and probability to algebra-based, real-world problems.  Tests and quizzes are given in class. Prerequisites: Saxon Algebra 1/2, other pre-Algebra curriculum, or approval of instructor. Materials: Spiral notebook, notebook paper and pencils will be provided. Calculators will not be used.  Graph paper and a ruler are required. Textbook: Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd edition Class Time: one 2-hour class each week for 32 weeks

 

Classes with Elizabeth HarkinsCourse Description

Materials Fee: $ 25 Class Fee: $530 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 (Compare at $65 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $ 95 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 4-6 Max/Min Students: 12/6   Consumer Math with Elizabeth Harkins   Consumer Math provides a general review of math and basic algebra (covered in pre-algebra courses) in addition to practical life applications of mathematics such as doing taxes, budgeting, buying a house, etc. Students will learn the skills needed to manage their own money, as well as that of their family. It can be counted as a full year high school math credit. It would consist of the following topics, examining them from a Christian perspective: - review of basic math skills - income and income taxes - budgeting and personal banking - acquiring and maintaining a home - life and health insurance - borrowing money - transportation, food and clothing - vacations This course should be REQUIRED for every student to prepare them for the REAL WORLD!! Textbook: Bob Jones The course would be for students in 9th-12th grades.  It is a full year course and meets for two hours each week. Algebra 1 is a helpful pre-requisite, but not required.  Materials: Spiral notebook, notebook paper and pencils will be provided. Calculators will not be used.  Graph paper and a ruler are required. Class Time: one 2-hour class each week for 32 weeks Biography:  Elizabeth Harkins is a Texas certified math teacher with over 15 years in the classroom. In the last 6 years Elizabeth taught high school mathematics for the Blue Ribbon Award winning James Bowie High School in Austin, TX.

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Materials Fee: $ 25 Class Fee: $530 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 (Compare at $65 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $ 70 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 4-6 Max/Min Students: 10/4   Algebra 2 with Elizabeth Harkins   Algebra 2 includes extensive lessons in geometry. The equivalent of one semester of informal geometry, with a continuation of essential algebra concepts from Algebra1.  Tests and quizzes are given in class. Prerequisites: Saxon Algebra 1, other Algebra 1 curriculum, or approval of instructor. Materials: Spiral notebook, notebook paper and pencils will be provided. Scientific calculators (graphing ones not necessary), graph paper, a ruler and a compass are required. Textbook: Saxon Algebra 2, 2nd edition Class Time: one 2-hour class each week for 32 weeks

 

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Materials Fee: $ 25 Class Fee: $530 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 (Compare at $65 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $ 70 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 4-6 Max/Min Students: 10/4   Geometry with Elizabeth Harkins   Discovering Geometry helps students internalize geometric properties as they test their reasoning with physical models. The Discovering Geometry approach improves learning in many ways: The developmental focus of Discovering Geometry will meet your students where they are and guide them all to a high level of understanding.  Discovering Geometry will bolster students' understanding and retention of theorems, definitions, and properties as they perform constructions, measure figures, relate patterns and properties, and discuss their findings.  Algebra Review exercises—integrated when applicable to the geometry being taught—will make it easy to reinforce skills and keep students on track for continued learning.  Students' reasoning and proof skills will be built through the the exercises and group activities in the new Developing Proof strand. Investigations, visual representations, and opportunities for discussion will enable visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners to all benefit. The real-world applications, puzzles, and extensions in Discovering Geometry will help  motivate students and keep them thinking. The book's focus on critical problem-solving skills will help to cultivate a classroom of self-motivated, independent thinkers. Class Time: one 2-hour class each week for 32 weeks   Curriculum will be Discovering Geometry, an Investigative Approach by Michael Serra. Biography:  Elizabeth Harkins is a Texas certified math teacher with over 15 years in the classroom. In the last 6 years Elizabeth taught high school mathematics for the Blue Ribbon Award winning James Bowie High School in Austin, TX.

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Materials Fee: $15 Class Fee: $200 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 Plus Class Payment: $150 Max/Min Students: 10/6 Curriculum: $13 Homework:  Yes Hours per week:  2-3   SAT Math Prep with Elizabeth Harkins   The SAT dates can be found at: Collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/ This SAT math review course will familiarize students with the format of the SAT, and teach testing techniques and strategies. A diagnostic test will first be given. Then each class will consist of a timed practice test, followed by a discussion of any questions the students have about problems they could not successfully work. There will be a comprehensive review of basic mathematics, algebra and geometry concepts each class, with appropriate homework assigned. Homework questions will also be addressed. Prerequisites: Algebra 1; Geometry and Algebra 2 are desired, but not required. Materials: Spiral notebook, notebook paper and pencils will be provided. A scientific calculator is recommended, but not required. Textbook: $13 for Barron's SAT Review book ($21 for book + CD-ROM, but not necessary for class) Homework: 2-3 hours per week

Classes with DonnaJoy Boxerman

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Materials Fee: $ 25 Class Fee: $530 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 (Compare at $70 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $ 75 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 4-6 Max/Min Students: 10/5   Advanced Math with DonnaJoy Boxerman   (pre-Calculus/trigonometry)   Advanced Mathematics interweaves concepts from algebra, geometry, trigonometry, discrete mathematics, and analysis for a fully integrated understanding of advanced mathematics to help students prepare for college entrance exams such as the SAT and ACT and for Calculus.  Tests and quizzes are given in class. This Advanced Math class will provide a strong foundation for anyone who wished to take the College Algebra CLEP exam or the College Algebra/Trigonometry CLEP exam for college credit.  Prerequisites: Saxon Algebra 2, other Algebra 2 curriculum, or approval of instructor. Materials: Spiral notebook, notebook paper and pencils will be provided. Scientific calculators (graphing ones not necessary), graph paper, a ruler and a compass are required. Textbook: Saxon Advanced Math, 2nd edition Class Time: One 2-hour class each week for 32 weeks Teacher Bio: DonnaJoy Boxerman has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Secondary  Education Certification, and a Masters of Education in Mathematics for Secondary Education. She started teaching mathematics in public schools at 20, and has gone on to teach at 5 Christian schools, a community college, a university, and at least 3 home school coops. She has over 18 years of experience teaching mathematics. She has been homeschooling for 20 years, since the oldest started kindergarten, and now 3 of her children are in college.

 

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Materials Fee: $ 25 Class Fee: $570 Includes Non- refundable deposit: $50 (Compare at $70 per month) Payment Plan available Curriculum: $ 75 Homework: Yes Hours/Week: 4-6 Max/Min Students: 10/4   AP Calculus  with DonnaJoy Boxerman   This course fully treats all topics normally covered in an Advanced Placement AB-level calculus program, as well as many topics for a BC-level program. Successful completion of Calculus will prepare students to score well on the Advanced Placement exam.  Tests and quizzes are given in class. This Calculus class will prepare you to take the AP exam or the Calculus CLEP test for college credit. Prerequisites: Saxon Advanced Math, other pre-Calculus curriculum, or approval of instructor. Materials: Spiral notebook, notebook paper and pencils will be provided. Scientific calculators (graphing ones not necessary), graph paper, a ruler and a compass are required. Textbook: Saxon Calculus 2nd Edition Class Time: Two 1 1/2-hour classes meeting on Tuesday and Thursdayeach week for 32 weeks.