High School Biology 1 and Lab taught by Carol Schroeder cschroeder1@sbcglobal.net
Course Description: A college-prep course that provides a detailed introduction to the
methods and concepts of general biology. Three types of laboratory exercises will be conducted
in class: module experiments, microscope labs, and 4 dissection labs. Expect your student to
spend 3-5 additional hours per week to complete assigned homework and lab write ups.
9th-12th graders 9:00-10:30 am Room: 207 Class size: 6-20
Tuition: $40 per month Lab Fee: $45 (one time only)
*Ask about discount for students taking both biology and writing with Mrs. Schroeder.
Curriculum: Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Edition ISBN # 193202540
Parent Solutions and Test booklet ISBN # 1932012559
Supplies: 2 inch 3 ring binder, dividers, composition book, colored pencils, pen/pencil
High School Writing taught by Carol Schroeder cschroeder1@sbcglobal.net
This course is designed for high school students seeking a competitive edge by developing
and improving their writing skills. The following topics will be covered: note-taking, story
summaries, sentence dress-ups, summarizing references, sentence openers, multiple references
summaries, and writing formal essays.
9th-12 graders 10:30-12:00 pm Room: 207 Class size 6-20
Tuition: $35 per month Supply Fee: $15 (one time only)
*Ask about discount for students taking both biology and writing with Mrs. Schroeder.
Curriculum: IEW e-book order online at www.excellenceinwriting.com/sim-ce
Supplies: notebook, dividers, pens, paper, 1 1/2 inch 3 ring binder, electronic thesaurus (optional)
Middle School Writing taught by Laura Scholtfeldt mlschlotfeldt@satx.rr.com
A model driven, checklist based writing curriculum that makes writing easy by providing student's
topics and helping to make writing easy and fun.
6th-8th graders 10:30-12:00 pm Room: 208 Class size: 6-10
Tuition: $25 per month Supply Fee: $10 (one time only)
Required curriculum: Teacher will provide hand-outs.
Supplies: 3 ring binder, paper, pen and thesaurus
Beginning Spanish I taught by Claudia Perales claudeliz@ymail.com
An introduction to the basic principles of Spanish grammar, emphasizing
pronunciation, oral practice, conversation, and dictation. Also includes simple exercises in
vocabulary composition, and easy reading within a cultural framework.
8th-12th graders 10:30-11:30 Room: 203 Class size 5-16
Tuition: $40 per month Supply Fee: $20 (one time only)
Curriculum: LIFEPAC Spanish I ISBN #978-0-7403-0060-8 Catalog #EL9201
Supplies: 1 ½ inch 3 ring binder, 5 dividers, notebook paper, blue/black pens, highlighters,
Spanish-English dictionary.
World Geography taught by Dwayne Cloar dcloar@bsamail.org
Course Description: This course teaches geography and history on a continent by continent basis. The students
learn about the major countries on each continent, as will as the basics of the continent's history, geography
and culture. Drawing information from a wide variety of resources, young explorers dive into the geography,
history, religion, current events, key people and cultures of all seven continents.
8th-12th graders 11:00-12:00 Room: 204B Class size: 5-20
Tuition: $20 per month Supply Fee: $5.00
Curriculum: Around the World in 180 days textbook & novel Around the World in 80 days by Jules Verne
Materials: binder, pencil, color pencils, paper
General Physical Science taught by Marian Slaughter mherndon@my.gcu.edu
Course Description: This is a middle school science class that includes the introduction of chemistry, genetics,
physics as well as biology and Earth and space science.
6th-8th graders 1:00-2:30 Room: 208 Class size: 5-20
Tuition: $40 per month Supply Fee: $20 (one time)
Curriculum: Apologia – TBA
Materials: TBA
Pre Algebra taught by Sue Garza sulemagarza@hotmail.com
Course Description: This course is designed to present a logical development as an introductory course to algebra
that emphasizes basic concepts and skills and fundamental operations. Increased emphasis is placed on such
topics as the use of integers, equations, inequalities, graphing and applications to problem solving.
7th-9th graders 11:30-12:30 & 1:30-2:30 Room: 203 Class size: 8-15
Tuition: $50 per month Supply Fee: $10 (one time)
Curriculum: TBA
Materials: Spiral notebook, folder with pockets, calculator –TI83 preferred, pencils
Algebra 1 taught by Sue Garza sulemagarza@hotmail.com
Course Description: This course is the foundation for high school math courses. It is the bridge from the concrete
to the abstract study of math. Topics include simplifying expressions, evaluating and solving equations and
inequalities, and graphing linear and quadratic functions and relations. Real world applications are presented
within the course content and a function's approach is emphasized.
9th-12th graders 12:30-1:30 Room 203 Class size 8-15
Tuition: $50 per month Supply Fee: $10 (one time)
Curriculum: TBA
Materials: Spiral notebook, folder with pockets, calculator TI83 preferred, pencils
Tae Kwon Do taught by Ginger Torvik gingersnapstkd@gmail.com
Course Description: This class will focus on kicks, punches and combination routines, self-defense and weapons.
Your student will gain poise, confidence, and endurance as they train hard and lean new skills. Martial Arts are
a wonderful way for children to learn the discipline, hard work, and patience that it takes to be successful
in life.
6th-12th graders 12:30-1:30 Youth Room Class size: 5-?
Tuition: $35 per month Uniform Fee: $35 includes belt and patch
Curriculum: N/A
Materials: Uniform
Guitar taught by Robert Garcia samanthalsg@yahoo.com
Course Description: 30 minute private acoustic, electric, or base guitar lessons tailored to student's favorite
music. Music theory and sight reading also taught.
6th-12th graders 9:00-12:00 & 1:30-3:00 Youth Room Class size: 1 on 1
Please contact Kristeen @ 889-3732 to reserve your time slot since this is taught on a 1 on 1 basis.
Tuition: $60 per month Supply Fee: N/A
Curriculum: Teacher provides sheet music
Materials: Guitar of choice
The following class will only be offered for 1 semester.
September 1-December 15, 2010
Drama taught by Trisch Moy
Course Description: This course will offer the student many opportunities to perform and study various types
of drama including comedy and tragedy, classic and modern, plays, skits, and improvisational theatre.
6th-12th graders 12:30-1:30 Room 207 Class size: TBA
Tuition: $40 per month Supply Fee: $30 (one time)
Required Curriculum: None
Supplies: 3 ring binder with notebook paper, composition book, pens
Any questions about the classes themselves, please e-mail the instructor.
Questions concerning registration should be directed to Kristeen Garza
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