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English

English Grammar, Literature & Writing

(Students will be taught IEW concepts)

Grade Level: 6th-8th

Instructor: Mrs. Kristy Long

Day / Time: Wednesday 12:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

‍ ‍Poetry Forms

Grade Level: 6th - 12th

Instructor: Mrs. Michelle Young

Day/Time: Tuesday 3:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  • In this series the students will be brought into the journey of the English language. The students will work on repetition in order to build mastery of the English language, which will build confidence in their writing and reading skills. Students will learn grammar by building a story over the course of the class. They will take a dive into interactive lessons that involve parts of grammar, mechanics, and diagraming. Students will learn about high-level concepts that are crucial to their studies and success. The integration of writing concepts will be utilized over the course. Overall the engaging course will be an asset in your students' success with ELA. Each student will be encouraged to take notes in class and ask questions both during class time and during the week via phone, email, or by designated personal sessions. There will be homework each week that will be graded by both completion and accuracy. Students will also be graded on tests, quizzes, essays, and potential projects. Related fieldtrips are being considered.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Binder/notebook with lined paper

    *Portable Walls For Structure and Style ISBN: 9781623413279

    *Portable Walls Grammar on the Go ISBN: 9781623413828

    ‎*Book: Everything You Need to Ace English Language Arts in One Big Fat Notebook, ISBN: 9780761160915

    Required Novels:

    The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1 By Rick Riordan ISBN: 9780786856299

    The Outsider: Ruth: A Retelling (Bible Retellings Collection) by Katy Morgan ISBN: ‎ 9781802542851

    The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne ISBN: ‎9780385751537

    The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley ISBN: ‎9780147510488

    A Wrinkle in Time by  Madeleine L’Engle  ISBN: ‎ 9780312367541

    **Important Note** Students will need a laptop to bring to class.

    These books and materials can be purchased at AbeBooks.com, Amazon.com, ebay.com, etc. Please be sure to purchase the books using the above ISBN numbers because we will be reading some of these in class. The rest will be assigned for homework.

    This is a year-long class from the months of August through May.

  • $65 per month + $45 application fee

  • From Sonnets to Sestinas, students will study a variety of poetry forms, see and hear samples, and then write in that form. Students will also learn the art of positive critique, and how to incorporate ekphrasis into their inspiration experience.

    This book is a reference guide to various forms of poetry with entries arranged in alphabetical order. Each entry defines the form and gives its history, examples, and suggestions for usage. Approximately 19 teaching poets have written 76 entries on traditional and modern poetic forms. The Handbook succinctly defines the forms, summarizes their histories, quotes good examples (both ancient and modern), and offers professional tricks of the trade on how to use each form.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • The Teachers & Writers Handbook of Poetic Forms (Green Book). ISBN: 9780915924608.

    You can purchase this book new or used online through AbeBooks.com, half.com, Amazon.com, etc.

    Please make sure the ISBN numbers match.

  • $65 per month + $45 application fee

Public Speaking (Spring Semester)

Grade Level: 6th-8th

Instructor: Mrs. Kristy Long

Day / Time: Thursday at 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

  • This class is designed to cover the basics of public speaking and aid students in becoming confident public speakers. Through plenty of practice, the students will have opportunities to work on their dictation, presentation, posture, and communication skills. Students will read aloud from children’s books, present “how to” demonstrations, prepare a bibliography speech, create a sales pitch, practice interviewing skills, present a children’s Bible lesson, and more! Students will be graded on participation, their speeches, and potential group projects.

    This class is a semester-long class.

  • Speech 1 Student Workbook

    You can purchase this workbook and download it from the following website: https://www.7sistershomeschool.com/product/speech-student-workbook/

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

History/Geography

American History / Geography

Grade Level: 6th-8th

Instructor: Mrs. Katherine Shanks

Day / Time: Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.

  • Join us on an expedition through American History, Beginnings to 1914. This book is a middle school U.S. History program that matches content rigor and richness with accessibility for all students. The curriculum connects historical events to students’ lives today and promotes empathy and understanding for all people. Emphasis is on student engagement and active citizenship. It includes a variety of American stories that embrace and honor cultural heritage as well as advocates for taking care of the planet we all share. History is the story of people. It is a living thing, and students are part of it. It’s American history that encourages students to become stewards of the past and stirring their imagination to become the protagonists of their own discoveries. Each student will be encouraged to take notes in class and ask questions both during class time and during the week via phone, email, or by designated personal sessions. There will be homework each week that will be graded by both completion and accuracy. Students will also be graded on tests, quizzes, and potential projects. Related fieldtrips are being considered.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • 3 ring binder

    Paper

    Pen/Pencils

    Book(s): McDougall Littell, American History, Grades 6-8 Beginnings to 1914. ISBN 9780618829019.

    McDougal Littell, Atlas of American, History Grades 6-8. ISBN 9780618957590.

    Materials will be handed out from 1914 - Present events and people. Please understand that copies may be charged for these hand-outs!

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Mathematics

Grade Level: 6th (Advanced 5th Graders can register)

Instructor: Mrs. Tara Rosato

Day / Time: Thursday at 9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

  • This course will help students through the transition between elementary and secondary math by reviewing previously taught concepts and introducing new ones. It will build your students' knowledge of the foundational math skills they will need for both everyday life and higher-level math. Units cover adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Equations, plane-figure geometry, measurement, ratios, statistics, probability, and integers are also covered. Pages feature full-color photographs, illustrations, and charts to reinforce concepts; career-links, biographies of mathematicians, and mathematical links to historical events are included for added interest. A handbook section contains a glossary of terms and definitions along with illustration of math concepts for student reference, and a daily review section provides exercises for the reviewing of previously taught concepts. Students will be graded on quizzes and tests over concepts and math vocabulary taught. Partial credit may be awarded if solid effort is shown with work to support their answers. The text we will be using will give basic examples of the information taught in class for each section, so students are encouraged to take notes and ask questions during class and during the week via email, phone, or by designated personal sessions. Basic calculators and graph paper may be utilized occasionally during this course but advanced notice will be given before they would be needed in class.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Book(s):

    Bob Jones Math 6 (3rd Edition) ISBN 9781606821121. You can purchase this book new or used online through Amazon.com, AbeBooks.com, half.com, christianbook.com, etc.

    Please make sure the ISBN numbers match. Be careful not to purchase the teacher's edition.

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Grade Level: 7th (Advanced 6th graders can register)

Instructor: Mr. Wayne Ford

Day / Time: Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

  • This course will build on students’ already expanding math skills. We will cover many topics including whole numbers, decimals, number theory, fractions, as well as an introduction to Algebra and Geometry topics. We will study concepts with word problems and real-world applications to build students’ critical thinking skills. Students will have homework given to review lessons taught in class each week. Homework will be graded on both accuracy and completion. Students will also be graded on quizzes and tests on concepts and math vocabulary taught. Partial credit may be awarded if solid effort is shown with work to support their answers. The text we will be using will give basic examples of the information taught in class for each section, so students are encouraged to take notes and ask questions during class and during the week via email, phone, or by designated personal sessions. Basic calculators and graph paper may be utilized occasionally during this course but advanced notice will be given before they would be needed in class.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Book(s):

    Bob Jones Fundamentals of Math ISBN 9780890848425. You can purchase this book new or used online through AbeBooks.com, half.com, Amazon.com, etc.

    Please make sure the ISBN numbers match. Be careful not to purchase the teacher's edition.

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Pre-Algebra

Instructor: Mr. Wayne Ford

Time: Thursday at 9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

  • This course is designed to assist the students in understanding the terminology and science behind the math to better prepare them for Algebra 1. We will cover topics such as equations, probability, proportions, algebraic concepts, etc. Students will have homework given to review lessons taught in class each week. Homework will be graded on both accuracy and completion. Students will also be graded on quizzes and tests on concepts taught in the classroom. Partial credit may be awarded if solid effort is shown with work to support their answers. The text we will be using will give basic examples of the information taught in class for each section, so students are encouraged to take notes and ask questions during class and during the week via email, phone, or by designated personal sessions. Basic calculators may be utilized occasionally during this course but advanced notice will be given before they would be needed in class.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Book(s):

    McDougal Littell Pre-Algebra ISBN: 0618250034.

    You can purchase this book new or used online through AbeBooks.com, half.com, Amazon.com, etc.

    Please make sure the ISBN numbers match. Also, be careful not to purchase the teacher's edition.

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Algebra 1

Grade Level: 8th-9th

Instructor: Mrs. Wayne Ford

Day / Time: Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 

  • This course is the beginning of the high school math curriculum. We will review the students’ math knowledge up to this point and then expand on that knowledge by covering topics including equations, functions, real numbers, inequalities, exponents, quadratics, polynomials, factoring, rational and irrational numbers, as well as radicals, etc. The text we will be using will give basic examples of the information taught in class for each section, so students are encouraged to take notes and ask questions during class and during the week via email, phone, or by designated personal sessions. Homework will be given following each class and will be graded for both accuracy and completion. Students will also be graded on quizzes, tests, and potential projects. Partial credit may be awarded if solid effort is shown with work to support their answers.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Book(s):

    McDougal Littell Algebra 1 by Larson, Boswell, and Kanold (2001) ISBN: 0395937760. You can purchase this book new or used online through AbeBooks.com, half.com, Amazon.com, etc.

    Please make sure the ISBN numbers match. Also, be careful not to purchase the teacher's edition.

    Scientific calculators (Texas Instrument 30) and graph paper is required for this course.

    Pre-requisite: Pre-Algebra

  • $75 per month per child + $55 registration fee

Consumer Math

Grade Level: 8th-12th

Instructor: Mrs. Lisa Brown

Day / Time: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

  • This course uses math skills in real life situations like shopping, calculating taxes, estimating monthly budget, calculating interest rate for a loan, and more. It will help students gain a strong understand of today's key mathematical concepts and learn how to use math for success in business today. This reader-friendly approach will help students overcome any math anxiety and confidently master mathematical concepts. A proven step-by-step instructional model allows students to progress through one topic at a time without being intimidated or overwhelmed. Learning features connect the topics they are learning to the latest business news and even provide helpful personal money tips. Students can immediately practice concepts and hone essential skills. The practices introduce each new topic and provide worked-out solutions to help them start homework, while offering detailed interactive explanations. Teaching students about spending, saving and other aspects of "money math" will prepare them to make better financial decisions.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Book(s):

    Abeka Consumer Mathematics (2nd Edition) ISBN: BOOOSUWSHS. You can purchase this book new or used online through Amazon.com.

    Please make sure the ISBN numbers match.

    Scientific calculators (Texas Instrument 30) and graph paper may be utilized occasionally during this course, but advanced notice will be given before they will be needed in class.

  • $75 per month per child + $55 registration fee

Science w/Hands-On Labs

Grade Level: 6th-8th

Instructor: Mrs. Lisa Gray

Day / Time: Thursday at 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • In this course, we will cover concepts from biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings, study space exploration and natural phenomena and physical bodies occurring in outer space, discover the layers of gases commonly known as the air that surrounds the planet Earth and is retained by Earth's gravity, and explore how waves, sound, and light can travel through different solid materials as well as electric and magnetic fields. This will give students a good foundation for going forward into high school sciences. Students will be performing hands-on labs to reinforce what has been learned in class. The text will give us basic information that will be expanded upon in class. Our goal is to equip each child with knowledge, enhance their God-given talents, and help them expand their horizons by providing them with scientific data and backing it up with a Biblical worldview perspective of God's creations. In order to reach our goal, this age group will have a 3-year rotation of books to better prepare all our students for our high school sciences. Students are encouraged to take notes in class and ask questions both during class time and during the week via phone, email, or designated personal sessions. There will be homework each week to both introduce new material that will be discussed in class the following week and also to review what was learned in class that week. Homework will be graded for both completion and accuracy. Students will also be graded on tests, labs, and potential projects. Related field trips are being considered. 

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • McDougal Littell Ecology ISBN 0618334297

    Space Science ISBN 0618334211

    Earth's Atmosphere ISBN 0618334157

    Waves, Sound, and Light ISBN 0618842551 

    You can purchase these books new or used online through Amazon.com, Abebooks.com, half.com, etc. Please be sure the ISBN numbers match. (These books are very affordable)

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee + $30 (one-time lab fee)

Art

Grade Level: 5th - 8th grade

Instructor: Mrs. Michelle Crumley

Day / Time: Monday at 10:20 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

  • This course will begin with learning the basic elements of art and principles of design, studying line, color, value, texture, form, and space.  Using the book, Discovering Great Artists*, we will learn about famous artists and the techniques that made them famous. While we will look at history and culture at the time of the artists, learning about the various art periods. We will learn their skills.  By copying great artists, we can grow a multi-faceted skill set to grow our own style.  We will grow our appreciation for our Great Creator God through the study of art.

    We will start off sketching with pencils and colored pencils.  Then move into oil pastels and watercolor.  We may have some random special projects throughout the year. Please remember to dress appropriately for art time. Each week, please bring your art notebook with page protectors so we can add your artwork to protect it. No homework will be assigned. However, homework ideas may be shared if homeschool families have the opportunity for further study.  Students will be graded on their participation, understanding, and use of weekly focused topic or skill. 

    The teacher will adapt the class to the skills of the class.  The goal is to meet each student where they are and help them grow in their skills so they have a foundation to flourish as God has gifted them. We may spend more time on some artists or techniques we love.  Related field trips may be considered.

    *Families do not need to buy the book.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

    • 3 Ring Binder 1-inch width

    • 30 page protectors

    • watercolor paper  (no larger than 8 x 11)

    • Oil pastels set ( at least 16 colors)

    • Watercolor set (at least 16 colors)

    • Colored pencil set (at least 12 colors)

    • Hi-polymer white eraser 

    • pencil sharpener that catches shavings

    • several #2 pencils

    • 1 roll of paper towels

    • 1 magic eraser   

    Pro-Tip:  Please label your items, especially art brushes & pencils.  You can mark all your supplies by dotting all supplies with a fun color nail polish or Sharpie color.  One color per person. 

    You can find these supplies for reasonable prices at Michaels Arts & Crafts, Hobby Lobby, Walmart, Five Below, Target, or Dollar Tree stores. 

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Basic Web Design

Grade Level: 6th - 8th (5th graders can register)

Instructor: Mrs. Michelle Young

Day / Time: Tuesday at 1:40 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  • This course will introduce students to the language of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with fun, project-oriented lessons. Students will be provided with a variety of resources in addition to their textbook. Classes will consist of a short lecture introducing new terms, a vocabulary quiz, and an activity to apply what they have learned. Throughout the week, students will be expected to practice what they have learned and test out new ideas using the resources given. There will be an HTML and CSS project, a final website project, and a final practical exam. Students will also learn the importance of internet safety with interactive games. By the end of this course, students will have a solid foundation of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and will have the tools to go out and learn more on their own.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Get Coding!: Learn HTML, CSS & JavaScript & Build a Website, App & Game ISBN 9780763692766. This book can be purchased new or used through Amazon.com, Abebooks.com, half.com, etc. Please make sure the ISBN numbers match.

    Basic typing and computer skills, a laptop to bring to class with Windows 7 or higher, 1-inch 3-ring binder, paper, and pencils.

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Band 

Grade Level: 6th-12th

Instructor: Mr. Mark Michaels

Day / Time:  TBA

  • This course will involve students playing in an ensemble with various musical instruments and vocals. The pre-requisite for this class is that students should have completed beginner and intermediate studies for the instruments they want to play. Students need to have a basic knowledge of chart reading. Completion of this course will count as one fine arts credit. Students will be required to bring their own instruments and music stands to class, with the exception of keyboards and certain percussion instruments. Music charts will be provided. The charts will be low to medium difficulty level. We will consider a higher level of difficulty depending on students’ level of training. This is a wonderful and fun way to get aspiring musicians together in a group setting to see, hear, and learn from the teacher and each other.

    There will be some field trips for students to have the opportunity to see and hear live musicians perform. These field trips are optional.

  • Black Three-Ring Binder

    Instruments

    Music Stand

    Battery-Operated Stand Light

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Critical Thinking (fall)/Career Exploration (spring)

Grade Level: 6th-8th

Instructor: Mrs. Tara Rosato

Day / Time: Thursday at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

  • In this course, students will learn to think clearly and rationally so they can make reasoned judgements that are logical and well thought out. During the first semester, we will solve mysteries, puzzles, and riddles, learn to debate and how to identify propaganda in commercials. During the second semester, we will be using our newly learned critical thinking skills to explore career opportunities for the future. With the use of personality and career assessment tests as well as many class guests, we will explore possible career paths.

    These classes are each semester-long classes.

  • No books required for this course. Please bring a three-ring binder or folder, paper, and a pencil.

  • $65 per month + $45 application fee

Drama

Grade Level: 5th - 8th

Instructor: Mrs. Kimberly Tisdale

Day / Time: Monday at 1:40 p.m. - 3:10 p.m. 

  • Middle school students blossom in drama class! Drama classes are not only fun, but they also provide a safe environment in which students can learn basic concepts useful in other classes and throughout life. In this class, students will learn cooperation, confidence, self-control, discipline, communication, empathy, creative problem solving, and critical thinking. The fall semester will focus on workshop skills vital to acting such as stage movement and spatial awareness, building ensemble, vocal and facial expressions, gestures, exploring emotion, characterization, pantomime, and improvisation. The first semester will end with an in-class performance and auditions for the spring play. During the second semester, we will focus on our spring production. Sharing in God's gift of creativity is awesome! An old proverb says, "Tell me and I will forget. Show me and I will remember. Involve me and I will understand." Come get involved with drama class at MHA-it's the best place to learn and have fun together!

    Please note: Rehearsals are necessary to the performance process and should be a priority for any drama student. The more rehearsals your child attends the better their performance. There WILL BE 4-8 required rehearsals outside of class during the spring semester. Every effort will be made to ensure this is an easy process for everyone.


    Drama productions typically generate costs not covered by course fees--rentals, set properties, supplies and more.  Like many performance organizations, we will charge a Production Fee to offset and share these costs among participants.  This fee will be determined by the number of actors in the class.  Discounts will be offered for families with more than one child in Drama classes.  This fee can be paid all at once at the beginning of the year or in two halves at the beginning of each semester.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • There is a script fee for your child's spring performance. This fee will be $12 or less and will be due when scripts are ordered.

    Students need to bring a 3-ring binder (1/2 to 1 inch), paper, dividers, pens, pencils, and their script to class.

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Foreign Languages

American Sign Language

Grade Level: 5th - 8th

Instructor: Mrs. Rainee Sellers

Day / Time: Monday at 11:40 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • In this course, students will learn vocabulary, Deaf culture, and American Sign Language grammar. The book we have chosen for this grade level does a great job at addressing the visual gestural language by using illustrations and scripts for signed sequences. This basic course in American Sign Language is composed of 22 lessons each of which contains two to four basic explanations of the language structures to be learned. As a resource for the student, a drill or exercises follows. Spaced at intervals throughout the text are several short dialogues which review the language structures discussed in the preceding lessons. Students are encouraged to take notes in class and ask questions both during class time and during the week via phone, email, or by designated personal sessions. There will be homework each week to both introduce new material that will be discussed in class the following week and to review what was learned in class the previous week. Homework will be graded for both completion and accuracy. Students will also be graded on tests and potential projects. Related field trips are being considered.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Basic Course in American Sign Language (2nd Edition) ISBN 9780932666420. You can purchase this book new or used online through Amazon.com, half.com, Abebooks.com, etc. Please be sure the ISBN numbers match.

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Japanese (Not Offered This Year)

(Online at the Facility OR Home)

Grade Level: 6th - 8th

Instructor: TBA

Day / Time: TBA 

  • In this class, the students will be learning the basics of Japanese vocabulary and sentence structures as they incorporate common phrases and questions into each lesson. They will also be taking an in-depth look at reading and writing hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji. Students will also be able to further their studies through video and audio immersion and in-class games and quizzes.

    NOTE: Mrs. Autumn Skiles has moved to the state of Pennsylvania and will continue to teach this class online through Google Meet. If your child has a class before or after this class, we will facilitate a classroom with adult supervision.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Book(s):

    Japanese for Young People Student Book (Japanese for Young People Series) ISBN 9781568364230;

    Japanese for Young People 1: Kana Workbook (Japanese for Young People Series) ISBN 9781568364247.

    You can purchase these books through Amazon.com. Be sure the ISBN numbers match.

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Spanish

Grade Level: 5th - 8th

Instructor: Mrs. Teresa Vidal

Day / Time: Monday at 11:40 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 

  • A middle school textbook with a lot of added activities will be used for this course including the following: music, drama, and games. If students are enjoying spending time in a particular topic, the class will not be hurried through that chapter. Students will be expected to participate as a group, and later as confidence grows, as individuals. Students will have about two hours of homework during the week, which would include listening to Spanish files, memorizing vocabulary, and doing practice exercises from the textbook and workbook. There will be some grammar involved but the focus of the class will be everyday communication. Home quizzes will be sent home on a regular basis for the students to complete and return in a timely manner. Homework will be evaluated and quizzes will be graded.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Book(s):

    Realidades (2004) ISBN 0131016873

    Realidades Workbook ISBN 0130360074.

    For registered students, we have a few extra copies of these books at hand for $15 (both books) if anyone is interested or you can purchase these books new or used online through AbeBooks.com, half.com, Amazon.com, etc.

    Please make sure the ISBN numbers match.

    Also, be careful not to purchase the teacher's edition.

    Access to the internet to listen to the audio files and to use Quizlet for vocabulary is recommended and ideal. If internet access is not available, alternate arrangements can be made.

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Knitting/Crocheting

Grade Level: 6th-8th

Instructor: Mrs. Michelle Young

Day / Time: Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. 

  • In this course, students will learn basic stitches, how to knit in the round (think 'hats' and socks', etc.), and how to hold their hook or needles in the way that works best for them. They will make beautiful projects that look much more complicated than they really are. Students will also learn to read and write patterns so they can re-visit some of their favorite creations, or find new ones. For Christmas, they will create 'Love Projects' that will be given to the elderly and the homeless.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • 2 skeins of "I Love This Yarn" brand synthetic yarn from Hobby Lobby, one being multicolored, the other being a solid color that matches the multicolor. Please avoid solid black because it is much harder to see the stitches when using vey dark colors.

    1 crochet hook, size I-9

    1 set of ChiaoGoo brand (preferred) circular knitting needles, size 8. This brand uses a metal wire coated with plastic for the cord that goes between the needles. Other brands use a plastic cord that usually gets in the way of making the stitches. We want new and seasoned artisans to stay encouraged throughout their projects.

    1 darning needle (plastic or metal) for working in ends

    1 pair small scissors sharp enough to cut yarn well

    1 row counter

    1 stitch marker - we recommend getting 1 small bag of safety pin bulb stich markers. These markers are made of thin metal in the shape of a light bulb, with a safety pin open and close end. They can be added to any part of the project at any time, and used for crocheting in addition to knitting. The thinness of the metal helps prevent 'laddering' in your knitting.

    Recommended, but not required: a small bag or box to keep supplies organized.

    Most of these materials are available locally through Hobby Lobby, Michaels, or JoAnn Fabric and Crafts. You will find the ChiaoGoo brand knitting needles through Amazon.com.

  • $65 per month + $45 registration fee

Life Skills (fall)

Grade Level: 6th-8th (Fall Semester)

Instructor: Mrs. Kristy Long

Day / Time: Thursday at 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

  • Life skills are an important part of making sure our kids are ready to be on their own in college and beyond. This class will scrape the surface of some very important life skills such as personal finance, social skills, basic sewing, nutrition, basic first aid, study skills, resume writing, mental health, decision-making, body language, and more! Students can expect this to be a very hands-on class and participation will be a must. Students will be graded on their participation, potential tests, and note-taking.

    This class is a semester-long class.

  • 3 ring binder

    Planner - one that has it broken up weekly so that the kids can keep up with their homework. We will be covering study skills from the beginning and they will be graded throughout the semester on filling out their planner each week. 

    2 pocket folder

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Music

Grade Level: 5th-8th

Instructor: Mr. Mark Michaels

Day / Time: Monday at 3:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  • This is an intermediate course for aspiring young musicians. Students will learn music theory, composition, and rhythmic techniques They will have the opportunity to learn about the different classifications of musical instruments and decide which instrument ( s ) they would like to play. Also, every student will learn voice. Private instruction is encouraged, in addition to this class, to help prepare them for High School Band.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Book(s):

    Staff Paper: Standard Wirebound Manuscript Paper (Green Cover): Hal Leonard Music Books, ISBN 9780881884999

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee

Physical Education

Grade Level: 6th-12th

Instructor: Coach Noah Pendergrass

Day / Time: Wednesday at 1:50 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

(This class will be joined with the high school class) 

  • We are partnering with Academy of Athletics to provide an exclusive program for our students at MHA. Our program consists of a short devotional followed by warmups, stretches, calisthenics, sport of the week, and so much more. Couch Noah will be teaching over the fundamentals of Strength Training, Calisthenics, Bodybuilding (stimulus response training), Cardio/HIIT, Self-Defense, Jiu-Jitsu/Wrestling, Boxing, Kickboxing/Muay Thai, MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) as well as other fun games/activities like dodgeball and much more. Every PE student will not only be strengthened physically, but also spiritually as we strive to fulfill God's calling by starting each class with a prayer and/or a short Bible devotional. Students will be utilizing the gymnasium at Academy of Athletics in East Ridge, next to our new space.

    In keeping a well-rounded program, we have also incorporated several field trips per semester which consist of swimming, hiking/canoeing, horseback riding, and so much more. Through this program, all our students can also enjoy interacting with one another and building lasting friendships, while at the same time working on keeping their minds and bodies healthy through exercise as we work on strength, endurance, coordination, flexibility, and agility.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • No equipment is required.

    Appropriate clothing

    Athletic shoes

  • $80 per month per child + $40 application fee

Robotics

Grade Level: 6th-8th

(5th graders can join this class)

Instructor: Mrs. Michelle Young

Day / Time: Tuesdays at 12:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  • Build, code & play with Robots! This class starts with 8-10 weeks of robotics where we will lead students through building with gears, axles, dc motors, switches, IR sensors, LEDs, servo motors, and the Arduino mainboard. Every few weeks, we will build a different robot and use those robots in an activity or competition. Examples include the Knight Robot for battle bots, Flag Football bot, Soccer Bot, and Wand Following Bot. As students become adept at building robots, we will then introduce coding concepts. Students will learn how to use loops, wait statements, IF-THEN-ELSE statements, and more to control their robots. Each coding class will have a challenge that will teach our young engineers how to use Scratch coding to make their robots complete a task autonomously.

    This class is a year-long class taught from August through May.

  • Students will need their own laptops with Windows 10 or higher to be able to download our program.

  • $65 per month per child + $45 registration fee