Updated December 24, 2008

Art, Carpentry, Photography, Watercolors

This is a semester course. Many students take ceramics each semester.  The projects get more difficult the more you develop your skills.


 

Students will learn the color wheel, brush care, "creating great space", working with several paint finishes, and have a huge selection of ceramic projects to work on.  This ceramic art class is not just "paint and take."  All basic skills and paint mediums can be used as background for any art class. Students learn how to clean green ware, under glaze, and glaze their projects to prepare for firing.  Students will be required to pay the instructor for their individual ceramic pieces.  Prices vary from $.50-$5.00 item.  Prices include green ware firing.   You should budget $60/semester for the cost of green ware projects. There will be an art show in the spring. There will be an art show in the spring. Students will be expected to participate in it with a minimum of one piece.

This is a year long course.

This class is all about learning the elements of art and then using them to create art.  The first semester of classes introduces the seven basic elements of art through large group, small group, partner, individual, and art center activities.  These experiences are designed to encourage students to explore materials and techniques, rather than to simply complete projects.  There are weekly take home assignments as well.  In the second semester, students see how famous artists and ancient people groups through time have used the basic elements of art to express themselves or their culture.  Each experience includes background information on the artist or people group and the elements demonstrated in the art, as well as a related art project. Each student is expected to submit at least one piece from the class projects for an art show at the end of the school year.  There is a $10 materials fee for each semester to cover consumable materials such as paint, paper, adhesives, copying, and other materials related to each project. There will be an art show in the spring. Students will be expected to participate in it with a minimum of one piece.

This is a year long course.

This is a year long course.  Adults are welcome.

This is a beginner level watercolor class, introducing students to the tools and techniques of watercolor.   The first semester will focus on watercolor basics, color properties and mixing, brushes and steps to planning and composing paintings.  The second semester will include use of different papers, using a variety of materials to create texture and some work with mixed media.  A variety of subject will be painted during the year.  Weekly homework assignments will be given.  A $20 material fee will be charged each semester to cover the cost of materials given to or used by the students in the class.  Student will receive a palette with paint, brushes, sketching materials and paper, etc.  from the instructor.  Students should bring a container for water (an empty 5 quart plastic ice cream pail with handle works well as an in class water container and is great for carrying supplies to and from class) and a roll of paper towels Prerequisite:  Students need a minimum of 1 year of a drawing and sketching class. .   There will be an art show in the spring. Students will be expected to participate in it with a minimum of one piece.

This is a year long course.

This is a year long course.  Adults are welcome.

One Semester Course

Students will study the great artists in-depth and emulate their work.  This will involve research on the artists outside of class time.  A minimum of two research papers will be required. Class time will cover discussion as well as hands on art.  There is a $10 fee to cover art materials for this class.  There will be an art show in the spring.  Students will be expected to participate in it with a minimum of one piece.

One Semester Course

Why are my pictures blurry?  What is a pixel?  My pictures have how many?  What is an ISO or a F-stop?  We will answer these questions and more about your camera.  We will also explore picture composition, contrast, and texture to help you get great pictures.  Then. what to do with your images once you have them?  You will have at least 2 pictures to frame and put in the HERO art show in the spring. You can contact the instructor, Jenifer   for more information (651) 494-0879. There will be an additional cost for the development of the pictures that are taken by the student.  Students will also need their own camera (digital or film) in order to complete class assignments.

One Semester Course

We will be exploring the difference between painting and dyeing on silk and cotton.  We will be working with resists like guttas and wax.  We will also be doing some tie-dyeing so get those ALL cotton t-shirts and pajama pants out!  By the end of the class you will have 2 or more pieces of art for the art show in the spring!  You can contact the instructor for a more detailed class description by calling Jenifer at (651) 494-0879.  There will be an additional cost of $10/semester to cover the cost of materials.  There will be an art show in the spring. Students will be expected to participate in it with a minimum of one piece. .

One Semester Course

Course description is not available at this time.

This is a full year course.

Students will learn how design and read blue prints for a basic house or shed construction. Student  will learn about general house construction.  They will put together a material list, do a layout, frame the walls, and build a simple yet complete project  including shingling a roof. The class project will be decided by the instructor (sample: shed, playhouse, etc.). There will be a material cost of $20 per semester.  This will be added to the cost of the class on your invoice.

This is a semester course.  Students may take the course both semesters as the projects for first and second  semester are different.

This is a semester course.  Students may take the course both semesters as the projects for first and second semester are different. 

Monday - This is a year long course.                      

Children will discover, "the joy of art" as they are introduced to a variety of art and artistic activities.  These activities are designed to encourage development of artistic vision and creative expression thought the art, music and creative dramatic play.   Discover the excitement of paints, clays, collage, pastels, and more. This is a 2 hour class for ages 4-6.  There is an additional $10/semester fee to cover the cost of the art materials used each semester.

Tuesday - This is a year long course

Science class is a "hands on science" experience. The students in second through sixth grade will be using the Apologia textbook, Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day.  This textbook splits the land animals into three main groups - wild animals, livestock, and creatures that creep.  It is highly recommended that students purchase this textbook  so that they can read the text at home in order to enhance their classroom learning. Lab activities are planned to help learners get the most from their experiences!  Materials to bring to class each week include: spiral notebook, labeled with learners' name, picket folder, and sharpened pencil.   There will be a science fair project assigned first semester.  Students will be given guidelines regarding their science fair project.  This work will in done independently of the HERO science class time.  HERO science fair will be held in April of 2008. Parent volunteers will be needed to help with the fair.    More detailed information will be coming regarding the science class.

Art class is part of the art/.science/writing rotation and it will focus on three areas over the course of the semester.  "Discovering Great Artists" examines the lives, techniques, influences, and styles of famous arts throughout history.  We then use elements of the artist's work and life to create our own art.  "Elements of Art" is a fundamental study of the basic principles of art, such as shape, colors, and line.  Finally, "Art Around the World: visits techniques and styles that are particularly interesting, unique, or just fun!  Although there are some ideas and art medias that we will return to from previous years, this class will not be a repeat of last year's lessons. Art class use different media and styles to introduce the students to art history, art making and the principles of art.  The teacher's goal is for students to begin to recognize ways in which various works of art attempt to convey emotion or tell a story, and for them to understand the many ways artistic ideas can be expressed.  The emphasis is on the process of making art rather than the final product.  This class has a $10 material fee that will be added to your invoice, per student, per semester,.  This will cover all art supplies, EXCEPT for a paint shirt.  The teacher has a four- year rotation of lesson plans, and she will not repeat previous art projects with the exception of the famous "tie-dye " t-shirt. Students will be required to provide their own T-shirt for the tie-dye project.

Writing class - The primary goal of this course is to encourage children to write.  It will begin with reviewing the writing process (prewriting and planning, first draft, revising, editing, proofing, and publishing).  Then it will cover writing basic sentences, expanded sentences, writing paragraphs, and planning portfolios.  Finally, we will look at forms of writing like personal notes, friendly letters and e-mails, poetry, writing family stories, etc.  Blank paper should be in the child's folder each week to be ready to writ during class.  Children should bring a pencil with a good eraser each week.  They will also need one set of thin line markers for proofing (blue, red, green and yellow). writing plans on still under construction.

The writing teacher will briefly touch on grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and attention to details using a standards-based thinking approach rather than drill and practice. There will be minimal  weekly writing assignments for this class. More detailed lesson plans will be available from the teacher. 

Writing, Grammar, Literature, Public Speaking, and PSEO

This is a package deal on Tuesday mornings where students will receive 1-hour of instruction in each of these core subjects.  The students are divided by grade (2, 3/4, 5/6), and they rotate every hour between art, science, and writing. 

Science class is a "hands on science" experience. The students in second through sixth grade will be using the Apologia textbook, Exploring Creation with Zoology 3: Land Animals of the Sixth Day.  This textbook splits the land animals into three main groups - wild animals, livestock, and creatures that creep. It is highly recommended that students purchase this textbook  so that they can read the text at home in order to enhance their classroom learning. Lab activities are planned to help learners get the most from their experiences!  Materials to bring to class each week include: spiral notebook, labeled with learners' name, picket folder, and sharpened pencil.   There will be a science fair project assigned first semester.  Students will be given guidelines regarding their science fair project.  This work will in done independently of the HERO science class time.  HERO science fair will be held in April of 2008. Parent volunteers will be needed to help with the fair.    More detailed information will be coming regarding the science class.

Art class is part of the art/.science/writing rotation and it will focus on three areas over the course of the semester.  "Discovering Great Artists" examines the lives, techniques, influences, and styles of famous arts throughout history.  We then use elements of the artist's work and life to create our own art.  "Elements of Art" is a fundamental study of the basic principles of art, such as shape, colors, and line.  Finally, "Art Around the World: visits techniques and styles that are particularly interesting, unique, or just fun!  Although there are some ideas and art medias that we will return to from previous years, this class will not be a repeat of last year's lessons. Art class use different media and styles to introduce the students to art history, art making and the principles of art.  The teacher's goal is for students to begin to recognize ways in which various works of art attempt to convey emotion or tell a story, and for them to understand the many ways artistic ideas can be expressed.  The emphasis is on the process of making art rather than the final product.  This class has a $10 material fee that will be added to your invoice, per student, per semester,.  This will cover all art supplies, EXCEPT for a paint shirt.  The teacher has a four- year rotation of lesson plans, and she will not repeat previous art projects with the exception of the famous "tie-dye " t-shirt. Students will be required to provide their own T-shirt for the tie-dye project.

Writing class - The primary goal of this course is to encourage children to write.  It will begin with reviewing the writing process (prewriting and planning, first draft, revising, editing, proofing, and publishing).  Then it will cover writing basic sentences, expanded sentences, writing paragraphs, and planning portfolios.  Finally, we will look at forms of writing like personal notes, friendly letters and e-mails, poetry, writing family stories, etc.  Blank paper should be in the child's folder each week to be ready to writ during class.  Children should bring a pencil with a good eraser each week.  They will also need one set of thin line markers for proofing (blue, red, green and yellow). writing plans on still under construction.

The writing teacher will briefly touch on grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and attention to details using a standards-based thinking approach rather than drill and practice. There will be minimal  weekly writing assignments for this class. More detailed lesson plans will be available from the teacher. 

This is a year long course.

This is a year long course.

This is a year long course.

This is one semester course.

Supplies needed for this course:  Supply list will be given out the first day of class.  Student will be graded on their weekly spelling tests and participation during class.  Student swill be graded on a straight percentage scale, but no letter grade will be given. 

This is a year long course. 

This is a year long course.

This is a year long course. 

This is a year long course.

This is a year long course.  

This class focuses heavily on developing grammar skills, which are essential for formal and informal written and oral communication.  Our text is, Abeka, Grammar and Composition II, a traditional grammar and writing work-text that emphasizes the fundamentals of grammar while it develops the student's ability to think analytically and to write clearly and effectively.  the student work-text will be available at the HERO open house.

This is a year long course.

This is a year long course.
 

This class is designed to help students who either do not like to write, or are insecure in their writing abilities.  The teacher will do short exercises in class as well as homework assignments that will encourage and build confidence in the students writing skills. Textbook: Jump In: A workbook for reluctant and Eager Writers. This will be available for purchase at the HERO open house and contains short, workable exercises, incremental daily lessons, and non-threatening word counts that will help students to write opinions, persuasive papers, and many types of expository papers, descriptions, narration, and poetry.  Jump Start Writing also includes a one-year writing program call, "10-Minute Writing Plunges" These are daily writing prompts designed for fun and interest.

This is a year long course. 

This is a year long course. 

NOTE: All students must start at the beginning level and then they can move to the intermediate level the following year.

Students in grades 7-12 should come into IEW with knowledge of the 8 parts of speech and basic sentence structure.  This is an intense, highly structured approach in writing and will require an average of 4-5 hours of homework each week.  Students need a 1-1/2" three -ring binder.

A $5/semester cost will be added to your invoice to cover photocopy costs.

This is a year long course.

NOTE: Students must have completed the Beginning IEW Writing Skills class in order to register for the Intermediate level.

This is a continuation of the Writing Skills (IEW) course for students who wish to perfect their written communication skills and advanced IEW techniques. Students must have taken an IEW Writing course or an equivalent to intensive writing class before they can take the advanced level.   A $5/semester  cost will be added to your invoice to cover photocopy costs.   

This is a year long course.

A year-long course that will develop the student's academic writing skills, which will be useful into college and beyond.  The class will make use of critical reading, writing essays, and writing research papers (analytical and argumentative). There is a $5 photocopy fee per semester for this course.  Some of the topics covered will be: Autobiography essay, reflection essay, responsive essays, bibliography and format, introductions and logic, movie review, proposal to solve a problem, speculating essay, argumentative research paper, etc.  

This is a one semester course.

This is a year long course.

This is a year long course.

This course will take four classic books over the year and interpret the literature by learning about symbolism, metaphors, similes, themes, plot, character roles, etc.  It will focus on learning and building the students' vocabulary.  A list of the books will be available from the instructor at the HERO open house.

This is a year long course.

This is a year long course.

This is a year long course.
 

Latin and Greek roots are studied to increase students vocabulary.  They are divided into fifteen different themes.  Students study the literary, cultural and geographical meanings of the Latin and Greek words.  There will be both writing assignments and memorization homework each week.  Students will need to purchase, Vocabulary From Classical Roots, Book A, B, C, and possibly D.   This class is an entire school year. The textbooks being used will be available for purchase at the HERO open house.

This is a one semester course. 

This is a one semester course.  Students will experience many different aspects of public speaking, including preparing for a job interview.  Team building activities will be included.  Students will split into teams (taking turns in the leadership position) having to solve problems, that will cause them to work together as a team.  The leader will have to give direction to others and encourage the team.  We will also be discussing the importance of civic duties and involvement.  If you have questions on this course please contact the instructor Pamela at (612) 749-3708.

This is a one semester course that will be offered second semester.

This is a one semester course.  Students do not need to have Speech and Leadership Part I in order to register for this class.  Many of the techniques used "Toastmasters" will be taught. If you have questions on this course please contact the instructor Pamela at (612) 749-3708.

This is a year long course.

Critical Thinking/Study Skills, Career Focus,          Beginning Logic

This is a year long course.

This year long course is designed to build students vocabulary, reading, math reasoning, and analytical skills.  Textbook being used is: Building Thinking Skills, Critical Thinking Skills for Reading, Writing, Math, and Science, Level 2.  You will be able to purchase this book at HERO's open house in August. For further questions on this course please contact the instructor Pamela at (612) 749-3708.

This is a year long course.

A year-long course that will introduce the student of  logic and organized thinking in their writing, speech, and thought.  Text: Semester 1: Critical Thinking - Problem Solving, Reasoning, Logic, and Arguments, Book One by Anita Harnadek Semester 2: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Reasoning, Logic and Arguments, Book Two by Anita Harnadek There are activities in identifying figural and verbal similarities and differences, sequencing, classifying, drawing analogies, deductive reasoning, etc.  They develop skills that are critical on the ACT and SAT.  The instructor will also be using the textbook, Learning on Purpose.  Before purchasing any other these textbook, please talk to the instructor, Pamela at (612) 749-3708.

This is a one semester course.

This is a one semester course that will provide the student with the knowledge to: organize their work space, do time management, learn how to listen, note taking, study habits, decision making test preparation, etc. 

This is a year long course which highlights the pro and cons, the flexibility, education, and the demand of different careers in the current job market.  There will be a minimum of twelve guest speakers throughout the semester who will talk about their career choice.  The guests will share with the students about the education, and skills needed for their job.  Students will do some research on the employment market, as well as learn their own particular strengths when deciding on a career.   

A unit will be designed to help students with a basic personal finances.  Topics will include: savings accounts, check book, student loans, car loans, household budgeting, etc.

 This course has 39 lessons which start at the basic to build to more complex exercises  It teaches logical statements, truth and validity, universal and particulars, categorized relationships, syllogism, logical fallacy, symbolic logic, and more.  Text: Introductory Logic, Fourth Edition.  This course will help your students be more prepared to argue logically, and defend their position as well as spot fallacies.  Logic is a science and an art.  The science is learning exact methods and the art is creatively apply the methods.  "Come now, and let us reason together." Isaiah 1:18. Textbook will be available for purchase at the HERO open house.

This course has 27 lessons and builds on the Beginning Logic course which teaches the science and art of reasoning well.  Introductory includes Propositional Logic, Negation, conjunction, Disjunction, Truth Tables, Conditionals Equivalence, Contradiction,  Truth free, Decomposition, and more.  Text: Intermediate: Logic, Fourth Edition.  This course will allow students to organize their thoughts to speak or write well in order to reason with others.  Logic is science and an art.  The science is learning exact methods and the art is creatively apply the methods.  "Come now, and let us reason together. " Isaiah 1:18  Textbook will be available for purchase at the HERO open house.

History, Civics, Social Studies, Geography, and PSEO

This class will use the American Girl Collection for our assigned reading.  This reading must be done outside of class time.  Two series will be covered each semester.  This class is NOT just for girls.  Boys are encouraged to take this class.  Outside reading of approximately 1 book per week is required to prepare students for class discussion and understanding of the activities or project for the day.  Homework projects will be assigned periodically to enhance this literature series.  Class time will be spent enhancing the rich history of the period with arts and crafts or projects related to the historical period .  There is a project activity fee of $10 per semester that will be added onto your invoice.

This Little House books begin in the late 1870's  with Laura and her family living in a log house deep in the woods of Wisconsin.  The reading must be done outside of class time.  Class time will be spent enhancing the experiences of the Ingalls family with arts and crafts or projects related to this time in American history.

This is a four year chronological overview and classical study of history from the beginning of time to the modern day.  On Mondays we will focus on Book 1, Ancient Times. The book begins with a chapter called, "The Earliest People" and it continues with the Egyptians Sumerians, Jewish, Babylonian, Assyrian, India, Chinese, African, Phoenician, Greek, Persian, Native American, Roman, Christian Celts, and Barbarian history.  Students need to purchase the reader to read the history at home, and the class time will be spent working on the activities to enhance their learning and understanding of history. The student reading text, Book 1 will be available for purchase at the HERO open house.

This class will not be offered this school year.

This is a four year chronological overview and classical study of history from the beginning of time to the modern day. Book 3 covers the following: Japanese warlords, the colonies in the New World, the spread of slavery, the "Sun King" of France, English in India, imperialist China, the Revolutionary War, Captain Cook's explorations, the age of industrialization in Europe, Napoleon, The French Revolution, Lewis and Clark, the Mexican independence, African colonization, the Opium Wars, the California Gold Rush, etc.  Students need to purchase the reader to read the history at home, and the class time will be spent working on the activities to enhance their learning and understanding of history. The student reading Book 3 will be available for purchase at the HERO open house.

The textbook we will be using is, From Sea to Shining Sea by Peter Marshall.  This is the squeal to The Light and the Glory. This text begins in 1787 to 1837, including the Westward expansion, the War of 1812, and slavery issues. It focuses on God's guiding hand in our nation's history.  It talks about some of the low times in our nations history as well as some of the good times. Students will be required to do the reading at home with class time designated to class discussion, class projects, and other activities related to the history aspect of the reading. 

This is a 2-hour rotation classes that is offered on Monday mornings.  Grades 3/4 and 5/6 will rotate between Science and Geography. 

Science - Science class is a "hands on science" experience. The students in third through sixth grades will be using the Apologia textbook, "Exploring Creation with Botany"  This textbooks begins with a lesson on botany the students will participate in many experiments to help them understand how God designed plants.  Students will cover seeds, flowers, pollination, fruits, leaves, roots,  stems, trees, gymnosperms, vascular and nonvascular plants as well as creating their own field guide.  We will have two term projects for families to do at home along with the class.  The first requires building a light hut with a florescent light that will be used to germinate seedlings indoors during any season of the year.  The child is encourages to use this light hut in many projects throughout the course.  The second project starts later in the semester and is creating a field guide of the flora in your child's yard or neighborhood.  Families will receive project information well in advance.  Through out the class students will be encourage to collect information from class and other sources for their field guide project.  It  is highly recommended that students purchase Apologia textbook so that they can read the text at home and reference information, but it is not mandatory.  There is a $5/semester class fee for experimental materials and copies.
 

Around the World in 180 Days by Sherrie Payne - This is a year long class that will study the history and geography continent by continent.  The students learn about the major counties on each continents.  The students will need to do some research about the individual countries.  They will study all seven continents.  They will have learn the geography,  history culture,  key people and current events related to the countries on that particular continent

Semester I: This class will impact your life!  Learn the history of the Old Testament from the beginning.  Adam, Noah, The Tower of Babel, The Call of Abram, Moses  The Exodus, Judges, and how it all pointed to Jesus.  In addition you will learn the rich culture, customs, geography and archeology finds of the Bible days gone by.  Text: Kingdom of Priests, A History of Old Testament Israel, by Eugene H. Merrill.  .  Class time will consist of power point presentations, some video clips and experiencing the feasts.  Students will be asked to write short essays on textbook reading assignments. Second semester will be the History and Culture of Israel. 

Semester II: We will study: Samuel, King Saul, we will travel to the "Golden Days" of Israel, King David and King Solomon, the Divided Kingdom, as well as the Kingdoms of Babylon, Persia, Greece and Rome.  They will study the history and culture of  Israel using both Biblical and historical facts. Students will be required to do outside reading, and research , as well as class presentations. The instructor has devoted years of study to the land, the people and the Bible.  She has attended the School of Eschatology while in Israel.  She has taught "History of Israel" for 6 years to adults as well as high school age students.  During both semester we will discuss how current day events connect back to the days of old. Our text will be, Mountains of Israel.  This will be available for purchase at the HERO open house.

This is  offered second semester.

Semester II: Northwestern PSEO course HIS3117 is a survey of political and cultures history of ancient Israel during the Old Testament period. 

This is a year long course.
 

This is a one semester course. 

Second semester will be Economics.

This is being offered first semester.

It is a one semester course.

This is a year long course.
 

This is a year long class that will be examine the lives and contributions of various women throughout history, from creation to modern times.  As we study each woman, we will examine the time period and circumstance surrounding her life as well as her character and accomplishments.  Students will leave this class with an understanding of history as well as a knowledge of historical and present day women whose character has set them apart.  There is no text required, however there will be weekly reading assignments in the form of handouts.  Students should have a 3-ring binder to keep these organized.  There is a $5 photocopy fee that is added to your invoice.

This is offered as a one semester course, however it can be taken both semesters as the materials will change as the news changes each day.

This is a year long course.
 

This is a year long course.

World history from Colonialism to the present taught in a semi-Classical method using Streams of Civilization Volume 2 by Christian Liberty Press. Textbooks will be available for purchase at the HERO open house.

This is a year long course.

This class is not being offered this school year. 

This is a year long course.

Students must be registered  and accepted by the Northwestern College PSEO program. 

Monday-Art, Music and Movement, Monday 2-Hour First/Second Grade

Tuesday - Preschool, Pre-K, and K-1 Classes

Children will discover, "the joy of art" as they are introduced to a variety of art and artistic activities.  These activities are designed to encourage development of artistic vision and creative expression thought the art, music and creative dramatic play.   Discover the excitement of paints, clays, collage, pastels, and more. This is a 2 hour class for ages 4-6.  There is an additional $10/semester fee that is added to your invoice to cover the cost of the art materials used each semester. We do make time for a snack.

This year our preschoolers will be learning about the world around them through songs, games, science experiments, math activities, and theme-related snacks.  Each day will incorporate a variety of activities that focus on a theme for the day.  We will focus on skills such as: listening, visual perception, sorting/classifying, fine motor, gross motor, perceptual motor.  Each day will include playtime, story time, big muscle activities, games, singing, art projects, and a snack time. Some of the unit studies that they will be covering during first semester are: Self Concept, Safety/Community Helpers, Foods, Christmas, Winter Weather,  There will be a $10 fee added to your invoice to cover both snacks and crafts that are related to the unit study that day. There are two workbooks from ABeka Books that the students will need for this class.  You can purchase the textbooks at HERO.  Cost of the two workbooks is $25.00.

Grade
Pre-K

The Pre-K class offers a variety of ways for children to learn and socialize.  It is geared to teach students working at the Kindergarten level.  The children will work with letters, numbers, and a variety of topics through singing, projects, games, stories, and various activities.  SOME topics than will be covered are: Apples, Seasons, Weather, Food, Dinosaurs, Animals and their Babies, the Human Body, Magnets, Holidays, and Transportation.  The children are given the opportunity to interact with each other during free play and a variety of learning centers.  Come and explore our fun and exciting class!  We do make time for a snack.  . There is a $10 fee per semester that is added to our invoice to cover both snacks and crafts, 

Math, Economics, PSEO

This is a one semester class where students will have fun learning the basic math concepts in  number theory, place value, number order, adding and subtracting.  They will learn about money and have "shopping"  opportunities with their play money. Students will having fun playing several types of math games.  There may be a few math drills to re-enforce their math skills.

Students will have fun learning the following 17 major math concepts in progression: number theory, place value, number order, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, time, money geometry, perimeter, area, volume, fractions, decimals, ratio, measurement, graphs, and equation.  We will complete 1 book each semester.  Weekly homework consists of 5 book lessons per week including a graded test every 10th lesson (hand in test every other week).  Class time includes math drills and games while the teacher checks for homework completion, then coverage of concepts in the 5 lessons for homework.  Textbooks will be available for purchase at the HERO Open House.

Students will have fun learning the following 21 major math concepts in progression:  number theory, place value, number order, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, time, money, geometry, perimeter, area, volume, fractions, decimals, ratio, measurement, graphs, equations, percent, problem solving, probability, and calculator math.  We will complete 1 book each semester.  Weekly homework consists of 5 book lessons per week including a graded tests every 10th lesson (hand in test every other week).  Class time includes math drills and games while the teacher checks for homework completion, then coverage of concepts in the 5 lessons for homework.  Textbooks will be available for purchase a the HERO Open House. .

Saxon 7/6
(Third Edition)
Tuesday
 

Saxon  Algebra ½ (Second Edition)
Monday or Tuesday

Saxon Algebra 1 (Second Edition)
Monday or Tuesday

Saxon Algebra 2
(Second Edition)             Monday or Tuesday
 

This is a second year algebra course.  This is a college-prep level algebra. Topics covered are: Multiplication and division of polynomials, uniform motion problems, angles in polygons, abstract factional equations, Sine, cosine, and tangent, metric unit conversions, polar coordinates, lead coefficient, algebraic simplifications, nonlinear systems, solving systems of equations using several methods, graphs of parabolas,  quadratic inequalities, logarithms, rational inequalities, etc. Textbook can be purchased through HERO at our open house.

The lessons are divided up into small nuggets of learning, making sure the student understands the "why" before he tackles the "how." Students who struggle with Saxon Math find the Jacob's Mathematics a positive change to understanding math and making it applicable to everyday life.  This is our first year using this curriculum.  It does get great reviews.

This textbook is used in the Life Skills/Career Choices Class.

This is a one semester course.

This is a year long course.

This is a one semester course.

THIS CLASS WILL NOT BE OFFERED  DUE TO LACK OF ENROLLMENT. 

Physical Education, Dance, Health,
Cooking & Sewing, Bible, and Drivers Education 

The students in physical education class will learn new skills while participating in games and activities that improve skills with practice and training.  The activities promote enthusiasm and inspire learning with an emphasis on fundamental sports instruction.  Good sportsmanship and respect for others will also be emphasized.  Multiple sports will be offered through the year, including team, individual and dual sports.  The students in physical education will also learn the importance and advantages of staying active throughout their lives.  Students will be participating in the Presidential Physical Fitness Program through the physical education program at HERO.  Physical Education class will take place both indoors and outdoors, weather and field conditions permitting.  Students are required to wear comfortable clothing that they are able to move in and tennis/running type shoes. 

Examples of sports that will be offered throughout the year are: soccer, badminton, golf, flag football, softball/t-ball, lacrosse, tennis, tumbling, volleyball, track and field events, floor hockey, bowling, archery, and much much more.

The main focus of this course will be archery.  We use Genesis compound bows, which are designed with an adjustable draw length and draw weight so virtually anyone can shoot them.  We use the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) curriculum for the Sates of Minnesota.  We can only allow NASP approved equipment to be used during the class and all equipment will be provided.  We will cover archery safety, range set-up, and the 11 steps to archery success.  The orienteering portion of the course will teach the students the basics of orienteering.  By the end of the course, they will be able to navigate in the outdoors using only a compass and a map, compasses will be provided for use during class.  The self-defense portion of this course will focus on personal self-defense or learning how to avoid becoming a victim.  We will learn how self-defense can be used to minimize the possibility of an assault and learn to use appropriate and effective actions to defend ourselves.  There  will be some tests and written assignments throughout the semester.  There will be a $10 supply fee to cover copies and archery equipment maintenance.

Dancers will explore what it means to use dance in a worship setting and how to glorify Christ through movement.  This class will also focus on learning several other dance styles such as ballet, tap, and jazz.  The dancers will perform a worship dance piece and another dance at the end of the year recital.  This is a year long course. For more information on the class