BHEA
Enrichment Class Program
For more information about BHEA Enrichment Class Programs please email:
enrichment@bhea.net
Enrichment Classes - General Information
Classes for Pre-school through 6th grade are non-credit courses designed to enrich the homeschooling experience. Parents are encouraged to volunteer to teach or lead classes so that we can keep costs low for this program. If you have an idea for a class or would like to volunteer to teach a class, please contact any member of the Enrichment Team (enrichment@bhea.net).
A fee of $20 per family is charged, in addition
to the cost of individual classes, for participation in the Enrichment
program.
High School Classes are generally for
7th through 12th grade students. These classes are for credit, if needed,
and are usually classes that
are more difficult to teach at home. Classes at this level generally
run for a full year, but some changes are made each January. If
you need a class that is not offered, or if
you would like to teach a class, please let us know.
Location: Cades Cove Baptist Fellowship
Click
here for a copy of the Enrichment Class Application.
Click here for a copy
of the Discipline Agreement.
Check back for the dates of the first semester of Enrichment Classes (High School classes have two additional weeks to Elementary classes):
Here is the class schedule for Monday FunDay, Fall 2008.
Here are classes offered at other locations and days of the week.
Click here for instructions on how to sign up after Kick-off (7/31/08).
9:30
Joyful Noise: FULL
Instructor: Donna Williams
Ages 2-4
Cost: $25
Description: This is a Kindermusik style class for Moms and their preschoolers.
We will sing Bible songs, preschool songs, as well as finger plays, and
make a musical instrument every week. Moms must be able to stay with
their children. Maximum 12
Human Body: FULL
Instructor: Susan Barlow
Grades: 1st-3rd
Cost: $30
Description: Through hands-on experiments and activities, students will
be introduced to the following body systems: digestive, excretory, circulatory,
respiratory, sensory, nervous, and skeletal systems. We will NOT be covering
the reproductive system. At the end of the semester, students will take
home their completed life-size "body" poster. Class limit 12.
I will need 2 parent helpers.
Exploring Music Through Play
Instructor: Christy Vilaire
Grades: K-2nd
Cost: $25
Description: Students will play rhythm and singing games, experience
Classical music through movement, as well as other activities introducing
them to the enjoyment of music for life. Class Size: 15
Beginning Music Theory: FULL
Instructor: Debbie Hankins
Grades: 1st-3rd
Cost $40
Description: Students will learn note names, placement on the staff,
and note value. Students will use theory sheets, games, and hands-on
activities to learn note reading, counting, and rhythms. Students will
learn at least one scale and how to play on or more songs on the keyboard.
Class size 6-8.
Worshipping with Dance
Instructor: DeeDee Turaski
Grades: 3rd and up
Cost: $20
Description: Come celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas with the Worship
Dance Class! This semester we will concentrate on two songs: “It’s About
the Cross,” a striking song explaining Christmas from the point of Jesus’
sacrificial gift; and “This is my Father’s World,” a hymn of Thanksgiving
to God for not only being the creator of all things beautiful, but also
continuing to be the ruler during difficult times. Styles will include
lyrical dance, rhythmic drama, and sign language. Students will relate
the choreographed songs to scripture. The Worship Dance Class typically
makes several local presentations including the BHEA Christmas program.
This class is designed for students (male and female) 3rd grade and up,
including adults. Limit: 15 students.
File Folder Fun: FULL
Instructor: Adele Richardson
Grades: 3rd-6th
Cost $30
This class makes “information gathering: and “report writing” fun! Students
will increase their writing skills as they construct interactive, colorful
reports inside a file folder (similar to lap books). Moms and Dads will
treasure these keepsakes and students will have a ball putting them together!
Maximum class size:10.
Healthy Living
Instructor: Claudia Deter
Grades: 5th-8th
Cost: $30
The curriculum covers basic anatomy, including a movie of the Body World
Museum Exhibit; nutrition, food label reading, menu preparation, kids
and exercise, sleep, hygiene and health and making healthy choices. We
will have some projects to do at home. The class will focus on biblical
perspectives of understanding how to take care of our bodies.
Chefs-In-Training
Instructors: Lisa
Best and Pat Hoffman
Age: 10 to adult
Cost: $50
Description: Learn cooking fundamentals, interpreting recipes, understanding
common cooking terms, search for recipes online based on a list of
on-hand ingredients, cook's math including equivalents, portion planning
and
recipe scaling, identification and use of herbs and spices, healthy
baking, meal planning for good health, create budget-wise shopping
lists, cooking
ahead (cooking and freezing meals for future consumption), weekly home
cooking assignment with family reviews. Students will create their
own cooking resource notebook. Each class will include hands-on cooking
experience.
We plan to have lots of fun and inspire comfort and creativity in the
kitchen. Max class size: 16
CANCELLED: Intermediate Sewing
Instructor: Norine Moss
Drawing I
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Fee: $85/semester
Grades: 7th grade and up
Course Description: Students will complete a notebook using various
methods and techniques to use with drawing, such as perspective, shading,
foreshortening, surface, size, contour lines, density. A brief introduction
to the history of drawing is also included. $10 supply fee for notebook
and copies.
Drawing II
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Prerequisite: Drawing I
Fee: $85/semester
Ages: 7th grade and up;
Course Description: Students will complete a notebook expanding their
study of drawing using various media like ink and colored pencils. Students
will take a look at specific Masters and their style and how they used
drawing. $10 supply fee for notebook and copies.
CANCELLED: American
History (9:30.m.-11:30 p.m.)
Instructor: Chris Love
Grades: 8th-12th (two hours, and two semester commitment)
Cost: $80/semester plus text (This course will be 2 hours per class and 2 semesters
in length. It will count for 1 high school history credit.)
Description: This course will be an exciting exploration into American history.
The course will cover more than just the „facts and figures‰ of American history,
but also, why and how different events were carried out while building our great
nation. We will also pay particular attention (when warranted) to events here
in our local area as well as Tennessee. The text for the class will be National
Geographic Almanac of American History (To be purchased by the student not included
in the course fee ) which is available through Amazon for $16.08 new or offered
at lower prices used. The text will be sublimated by handouts throughout the
course on particular areas of significance. There will be homework required as
well as quizzes and test to assure comprehension of the material. Please note:
I understand that rising costs have got us all in a bind and will gladly make
arrangements on class fees.
10:30
CANCELLED: American History (continued) See description at the 9:30 listing.
Preschool Fun: FULL
Instructor: Adele Richardson
Ages: 3-4
Cost $25
Description: This fun-filled class will incorporate music, stories, finger
plays and more in the learning of basic pre-school skills. Letters and
numbers will be explored through many hands-on activities. Please indicate
any food allergies! Maximum class size: 10.
Hands On Math: FULL
Instructor: Julie Griesen
Grades: K-2nd
Cost: $30
Description: Each week we will work on a different math concept using
literature as a springboard for our daily topic and activity. We will
work on sorting, graphing, measuring, counting money, estimating, tell
time, and tangrams, etc. Your child will receive many manipulatives he/she
can use during his/her math lessons at home! We will also be constructing
a lap book that your child will have at the end of the semester to help
him/her with the review of these skills! Maximum class size: 15
Natural Weather Disasters: FULL
Instructors: Jenn Dailey and Diane Benson
Grades: K-3rd
Cost: $30
Description: This hands on science class will cover weather topics, including
clouds, seasons, and precipitation. We'll heat things up while exploring
truths about volcanoes and shake things up learning about earthquakes
and tornadoes. This class will allow time for discovery and experimentation.
Some at-home recordkeeping may be requested; for example, students may
be asked to chart the temperature for a week or make note of the types
of clouds they see. Class Maximum: 15
Human Body
Instructor: Susan Barlow
Grades: 4-6th
Cost: $30
Description: Through hands-on experiments and activities, students will
learn the following body systems: digestive, excretory, circulatory,
respiratory, sensory, nervous, and skeletal systems. We will NOT be covering
the reproductive system. Though out the semester, students will do simple
homework assignments to be completed for the following class. Class limit
15. I will need 2 parent helpers.
Beginning Sewing: FULL
Instructor: Norine Moss
Grades: 3rd -6th
Cost: $50 plus cost of quilt kit from John Sevier home ($6)
Description: This class is for young sewers (boy or girl) who have a
little, or no sewing experience at all. This class will be fun for those
who took beginning sewing last semester, as well as for those who did
not. We will be concentrating on hand sewing, reading a pattern and following
directions while making a teddy bear. We will also be looking at the
parts of a sewing machine and how it works, leading into using the machine
to make a small quilt blanket for the teddy bear. Other projects may
be looked at if time allows. Maximum: 6 students.
American Girl History
Instructors: Lisa Best, Tammy
Freeny, and Caroline Milne
Grades: 4th - 6th
Cost: $35
This class will include a study of life in the Southwest during 1824
- 1826 after Mexico won its independence from Spain and the establishment
of the Santa Fe Trail. We will learn Spanish vocabulary, related crafts
and recipes, and create a lap book. Students will be reading the American
Girl Josefina Series outside of class. The books can be found in the
Blount County Public Library, Knox County Libraries, at McKay's Used
Books, and a variety of bookstores and web sites. The student will need
to have read the first book, Meet Josefina, prior to the first class.
Max class size: 16
Music Theory
Instructor: Debbie Hankins
Grades: 4th -8th
Cost $40
Students will study note reading, note value, and some composers. Students
will study scales and chords by using theory sheets, games, and hands-on
activities. Students will learn two or more scales, primary chords and
be able to play a few songs on the keyboard. Class size 6-8.
Apologia Botany: FULL
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Grades: 5th-8th
Cost: $65/semester plus textbook (2 semester commitment)
Course Description: Students will complete a study using Exploring Creation
with Botany by Jeannie Fulbright and other supplements to create a Botany
notebook. We will also do some nature journaling, learn plants that can
be found in the Smoky Mountains along with some of the lore or uses of
some of the plants. I want to do at least two hikes outside of class
time, one in the fall and one in the spring. Each student will need to
purchase the above book and a loose-leaf notebook. Apologia Botany: http://www.jeanniefulbright.com/botany.html
Scrapbooking
Instructor: Judy Dudley
Grades: 7th -12th
Cost: $30 ($20 extra for supplies. Supplies include things like a paper
cutter, acid- free pens, scissors, etc. If you already have these at
home you do not need to pay the additional $20 supply fee.) Description:
We will be working on several projects that can be used for gifts or
to keep. The student will be asked to bring photos to each
class in order to complete the project for that week (or two weeks -
some projects will take two weeks). We will talk about journaling, photography,
and composition. Class limit: 10 students.
Hands-on Shakespeare
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Horn
Grades: 7th-12th
Cost: $30
Class description: Students will explore the fun and magic of Shakespeare
through study of The Taming of the Shrew and As You Like It. Movement,
imagination, and the visual arts will be used to create the Forest of
Arden and the city of Padua, places where outbreaks of silliness occur
fairly frequently. We may not have any sword-fighting this time around,
but we do have slapstick comedy, guys trying to tell girls what to do,
and some silly disguises. These plays are about learning to do what’s
right, not just what’s expected, and learning to get along with your
family members, even when some of them drive you crazy. Students will
learn about Shakespeare’s characters, stories, and words through theater
games, group work, and individual self-expression. The primary goal of
the class is to have fun while learning about Shakespeare’s language
as well as drama in general.
Pilates and Toning: FULL
Instructor: Donna Williams
Age: Teens and/or moms
Cost: $25
Description: This class will focus on Pilates style exercise, working
your core muscles, as well as arms and legs. It will help with strength
as well as flexibility.
12:00
All About Me: FULL
Instructors: Jenn Dailey and Nikki Inskip
Ages: 3-4 years/Pre-K
Cost $25
Description: We will be learning how we are all beautifully and wonderfully
made in our unique ways by our Creator. This fun class will focus on
parts of the body and the five senses. Come and join us, little ones,
as we discover how to hear, see, feel, smell, and taste how the Lord
is good through crafts, songs, games, and books. Class Maximum: 15
Beginning Sign Language
Instructor: Debbie Simmons
Grades: K-2
Cost: $25
Description: Beginning Sign Language will introduce Kindergarten through 2nd
grade children to the most basic aspects of using sign language through worksheets,
games and video presentations. This is an introduction class and should be followed
by additional sign language classes to increase student proficiency. Maximum:
10 students.
Spanish
Instructor: Miss Suzette LaPorte
Grades: K-4th
Cost: $70 ($7 per class) (This fee includes all materials - optional
books and materials may be purchased from teacher in class, if desired.)
Description: Children will be immersed in Spanish through games & songs
typical of the Instructor’s native country, videos in Spanish, art projects, & other
fun activities. Themes are never repeated (except an occasional special
one) so your child will never "repeat" a class, no matter which
Spanish Fun!! class he or she signs up for. Spanish Fun!! classes work
on a multi-tier system. As the child
progresses, they will be recognized for reaching a new tier or level
within the
class. Within the same class we may have several levels of students working
together. Once a student has been with Spanish Fun!! for a while & attained
certain levels he or she may be chosen to be in an advanced class. Max.
# 12.
Our Nifty Fifty United States: FULL
Instructors: Donna Williams and Julie
Griesen (2 semester class. We may
meet two or three extra classes each semester in order to cover all
50 states!)
Grades: 1st -3rd
Cost: $35 for each semester.
Description: We will have fun learning about each state in the U.S. in
the order they were admitted to the union. Beginning with Delaware and
ending with Hawaii, we learn about each state’s geography, natural resources,
historical places/information about each state; the state’s flag, bird,
and flower; interesting/funny facts about each state, etc. We will compile
a notebook with all this interesting information your child can refer
back to as he/she gets older! Each child will receive a blank notebook
at the beginning of the year and they will mail it to a friend or relative
in another state. Their friend or relative will write something about
their state in the notebook, and mail it to one of their friends or relatives
in another state. At the end of the year in April ‘09, they will receive
the notebooks back. We will spend the last class finding out all the
states the notebooks were sent to. Maximum # 15
Worshipping with Dance
Instructor: DeeDee Turaski
Grades: 3rd and up-
Cost: $20
Repeat class. See 9:30 hour for description.
Art
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Grades: 4th-6th
Fee: $46-supplies included, except a project display board which will
need to be obtained to display their work.
Course Description: Every week we will visit an artist and do a project
based on something that we learned about the artist. Projects will cover
things like color theory, design, drawing, painting, etc. Each student
will keep his/her work in a portfolio. Students will create a display
of their own work each session. In the process of creating their displays
students will learn about galleries and how to correctly display their
work.
Hands-on Shakespeare
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Horn
Grades: 4th-6th
Cost: $30
Class description: Students will explore the fun and magic of Shakespeare
through study of The Taming of the Shrew and As You Like It. Movement,
imagination, and the visual arts will be used to create the Forest of
Arden and the city of Padua, places where outbreaks of silliness occur
fairly frequently. We may not have any sword-fighting this time around,
but we do have slapstick comedy, guys trying to tell girls what to do,
and some silly disguises. These plays are about learning to do what’s
right, not just what’s expected, and learning to get along with your
family members, even when some of them drive you crazy. Students will
learn about Shakespeare’s characters, stories, and words through theater
games, group work, and individual self-expression. The primary goal of
the class is to have fun while learning about Shakespeare’s language
as well as drama in general.
Basic Essay Writing: FULL
Instructor: Sarah Small
Grades: 5th -8th
Cost: $30
Description: This is a basic introduction to the standard 5-paragraph
essay, the backbone of a good essay. We'll start with writing a paragraph
and take each part of the essay step-by-step. There will be essential
outside writing assignments most weeks. By the end of 10 weeks, each
student should be able to write a simple 5-paragraph essay. Maximum:
14 students
Defying Gravity-A History of mankind’s desire
to fly!
Instructor: Chris Love
Grades: 5th and up
Cost: $50. All materials included unless we build rockets, which will
be an additional cost (approx. $15.00 depending on the number of students).
Please note: I will gladly make arrangements on class fees.
Description: Get ready for a lot of hands on fun while learning about
flight. You will investigate the earliest pioneers‚ ideas in how to get
man off the ground through the future of space flight. Each student will
be building paper airplanes, hot air balloons, learning about lighter
than air crafts with helium balloons, building and flying hardboard gliders
of various aircraft (Including a neat replica of the Wright Flyer) and
rubber band powered gliders. I would like to offer a model rocket project
if parents approve (model rockets do involve fire/explosives and we would
have to go off site); but since I have not included that in my planning
there would be an additional cost. There will be a lot of fun anyway
it goes as well as (keep it secret) learning about science, history and
math.
Intermediate Sewing
Instructor: Norine Moss
Grades: 6th and up
Cost: $50 plus cost of pattern and fabric for pajamas.
Description: This class is for any student (boy or girl) who have sewing
experience. Student should be familiar with patterns, sewing machines
and hand sewing. This class is open to students who took intermediate
sewing last semester, and those who did not take the class. During this
semester we will be constructing pajamas from a pattern, making a top
and pants. Other projects will be used if time allows. Maximum: 8 students
Economics - from noon to
2 p.m.
Instructor: Pam Cooper
Grades: 9th-12th
Cost: $85 (2-hour class for one semester; requires a textbook)
Description: The name of the main text is Common Sense Economics by Dr. James
Qwartney. Also the Uncle Eric book Whatever Happened to Penny Candy with corresponding
Economics workbook. See note below. Maximum students: 12
NOTE: Pam
Cooper is offering her students a package deal on the textbooks she will
be using in her class. They are listed below and she will have them with
her at kick-off on July
31st if you wish to purchase them then. The students will have to have
somethings already completed before the first class.
-Common Sense Economics By Dr. James Qwartney sells for $19.95 retail
-The DVD sells for $10.00 retail
-The student guide sells for $15.00 retail
-The supplemental reading sells for $15 retail
She will offer all of these in a pack for either $45 or $49, she is
not sure of the exact price yet. You will also receive a syllabus at
kick-off so you will know the class schedule.
1:00
Economics - continued from noon (see noon description).
Fun with Phonics: FULL
Instructor: Norine Moss
Grades: PreK-1st
Cost: $45
Description: This class is for pre/beginning readers. We will be using
the "Phonics Reading Program" by Scholastic. This is a boxed
set and will include worksheets to be done in class or at home if time
becomes an issue. This program utilizes DVDs/CDs, small reading books,
games and worksheets. This class will be offered both semesters. There
are 6 boxed sets, 3 of which will be covered each semester to ensure
that enough time is devoted to each. Maximum: 6 students
Cooking with Kids 101
Instructor: Debbie Simmons
Grades: K-2
Cost: $30
Description: This class will introduce kids to the basics of being in the kitchen
and the joy of cooking. Children will learn basic kitchen safety, as well as
easy recipes that they can make at home. Maximum: 10 students.
Hands-On Shakespeare
Instructor: Dr. Jennifer Horn
Grades: K-3rd
Cost: $30
Class description: See previous hour for description.
Art
Instructor: Jennifer McIntyre
Grades: 1-3rd
Fee: $46-supplies included, except a project display board which will
need to be obtained to display their work.
Course Description: See previous hour.
The Election Process
Instructor: Sandra Harrison
Grades: 3rd-5th
Cost: $25
Who are you going to vote for? What is the Electoral College? Why so
many committees? This class will explore the General Election process
and the candidates. We will set up mock election committees, hold a mock
general election, and track the results as they come in. Following the
election we will write letters of congratulations to our new president
and letters of thanks to existing president.
Spanish
Instructor: Miss Suzette LaPorte
Grades: 4th-8th
Fee: $70 ($7 per class) (This fee includes all materials - optional books
and materials may be purchased from teacher in class, if desired.)
Description: Immersion in older children’s programs occurs through conversation
with the instructor and classmates, active involvement in games, music
in Spanish, videos in Spanish, art projects, as well as other very fun
activities. Spanish grammar is introduced in this class and continued
throughout the year. The amount done depends on the dynamics of the group.
Vocabulary themes are
never repeated (except an occasional special theme) so your child will
never
"
repeat" a class or the themes will never become old and boring,
no matter
which Spanish Fun!! class he or she signs up for. Maximum # 15.
Apologia Physical Science (1 p.m.-3 p.m.)
Instructor: Elaine Walker
Grades: 7th -9th
Cost: $50/semester plus text (2 hours, 2 semester commitment, and need
to purchase book)
Description: This course is designed to be the last science course the
student takes before high school biology. It is generally recommended
as an 8th or 9th grade course. Students need to have completed seventh-grade
level math in order to be successful in this course. More specifically,
they need to be able to work with fractions, cancel like terms in the
numerator and denominator, square numbers, and substitute numbers and
symbols in equations. Younger students will be considered if they have
the appropriate math requirements and have completed Apologia General
Science or an equivalent science course. All readings and the end of
section and end of chapter questions will be completed at home. Class
time will be devoted to experiments and learning to keep a lab notebook
and a discussion of the student‚s readings. Tests will be given every
two weeks and will be administered by the parent. Vocabulary quizzes
are always a possibility each week. This is a one-year course. Students
will need to purchase Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Physical Science,
1st edition (blue and yellow cover). Apologia has recently update their
textbook, but I am going to use the first edition. Maximum number of
students 12.
2:00
Apologia Physical Science (continued) See previous hour for description.
American History (continued) See previous hour for description.
Spanish High School I and II
Instructor: Miss Suzette LaPorte
Grades: 9th-12th
Cost: $120/semester (or $40/month x 3 months/semester).
This is a for-credit course and will give the student 1 credit by the
end of one year. Both Spanish I and Spanish II students will be in the
same group (because they are small groups) but will each be given their
corresponding course work. It is a 16-week course per semester. Maximum
# 10.
Book: Usborne Easy Spanish - I will have new books available the first day of class for purchase for $15.00 but you may bring your own if you can find it cheaper elsewhere. This book will last for both Spanish I and Spanish II. This is a nice, compact, much more affordable, summary of everything we need to cover (which later may be used as a handbook) and I supplement it a lot to compensate for anything that may be missing.
Spanish I - Students will be introduced to the Spanish grammar in the
first course combined with conversation with the instructor and classmates,
video tapes and music. Cultural aspects will also be discussed. Students
also are given
internet work which helps complete required hours for a credit.
Spanish II - Students will continue to study Spanish grammar and will
do many more conversation exercises. Cultural aspects will be further
discussed. Students
who get an A or a B in this class should be capable of testing out of
at least
the first level of College level Spanish.
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