HEP Classical School

HEP Classical School Information

What is Classical Education?

HEP Classical Program Information

What is Classical Education?

Classical Education returns to the time-honored educational theory of the past. The classical method was the only educational theory in practice in Western Civilization for over two millennia. Beginning in Classical Greece and Rome, and continuing through the Puritan and Colonial eras of our nation, children that were fortunate enough to receive an education received a classical one. Classical Education produced Archimedes, St. Paul, St. Patrick and Columbus, Dante, Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, Sir Isaac Newton, Christopher Columbus, Shakespeare, and our own great George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. These giants of their times are only the tip of the iceberg of the great philosophers, scientists, theologians, writers and artists that lived and worked through the 18th century. They lived up to their potential, and each in their own way impacted the course of human history, because their potential was unlocked in part by Classical Education, which prepared them to grapple with the problems of their day.

The core of Classical Education is the trivium, which simply put is a teaching model that seeks to tailor the curriculum subject matter to a child’s cognitive development. The trivium emphasizes concrete thinking and memorization of the facts of the subjects in grade school; analytical thinking and understanding of the subjects in middle school; and abstract thinking and articulation of the subjects in high school. Subjects unique to Classical Education which help accomplish the goals of the trivium are Grammar, the science of language usage; Logic, the science of right thinking; and Rhetoric, the science of verbal and written expression. Classical Christian Education is further characterized by a rich exposure to the history, art, and culture of Western Civilization, including its languages (Latin and Greek), its philosophy and literature (the Great Books of Western Civilization and the Christian tradition), and the development of a Biblical worldview.

Why Return to Classical Education?

The combination of the progression of learning from facts to understanding to expression (the stages of the trivium) and the additional classical subjects, work together to give children the tools to think for themselves and to be independent, life-long learners. That is the primary goal of Classical Education. It is to equip educated men and women able to approach previously unknown subject matter, problems, or life situations; and using the tool of learning which have been practiced and refined and internalized in school; to grasp the subject or problem, analyze it according to the standard of truth, and understand and do something about it. Classical Education therefore trains children for success in any field, whether it be marriage and family life, work dealing with society and individuals, business, or arts and the humanities. Furthermore, Classical Education has proven its effectiveness in training for scientific excellence, which depend on the arts of fact-finding, analyzing, adherence to truth, and the problem-solving skills of which Classical Education specializes. Secondarily, it works: children taught by this method routinely exhibit academic proficiency.*

In classical education, history lies at the center of the curriculum. The chronological study of history allows even small children to learn about the past in an orderly way. We will use the Story of the World four book series as our history program for K-6. Students enrolled in 2009-10 studied Ancient Times and in 2010-11 students will study the Middle Ages, 2011-12, the Early Modern Times, and 2012-13, the Modern Times. Each age group will enjoy age appropriate activities and learning experiences. The purpose of our program is to give the child a love for history, create a basic understanding of major cultures, and an idea of the chronological order of historical events. Our 7-12th grade program is a strong Classical/College Preparatory program with a heavy emphasis on writing and literary analysis in the Word in Season courses.

*HEP Bookstore has several great books on Classical Education if you want more information!

HEP Thursday Classical School

Grades 1-6

The Thursday Classical School will cover Grades 1-6 for 2010.

Registration Forms for 2010-11

Each of the following three forms must be completed for each child enrolling in the Classical School. Phone enrollments will be not complete until signed forms are received via mail, fax, or delivery. Students will NOT be allowed to attend class without the signed forms.

Classical Program Grades 1-6 Registration Form 2010-11

Medical Release Grades 1-6 Form 2010-11

Waiver of Liability Grades 1-6 2010-11

BOOK LIST FOR 2010-11 coming soon!

Classical Program Book List 2010-11

Classical Program Director: Joanne E. Juren, M.Ed.

1st-2nd Grades Class Schedule

Students will attend classes from 9:00-3:00pm on Thursdays.

1st and 2nd Grade Program Description

The focus of the 1st and 2nd grade Classical Program will be one of establishing solid basics in the areas of Language and Math through a hands-on, concrete approach. By laying a strong foundation in Grammar and Syntax and Mathematical Base Ten patterns, the children will enter the next years with a concrete working knowledge of language and mathematics that will allow them to move on to higher-level conceptual work. Taught by an AMI Montessori Elementary Certified teacher, AMI Montessori materials will be used to master these skills. Parents will be expected to cover the areas of Phonics/Reading and Spelling at home, while Literature, Grammar, Math and Science/Geography will be covered in the Classical School. Music, Art and Latin will also be offered as part of the program.

Parents will be guided to teach reading at home.

Students should bring a sack lunch, but no foods to heat up.

Dates: Thursdays;

Cost: $1,700 for the year

HEP payment plan available -- pay 1/2 down; 25% due Oct. 31; 25% due Nov. 30

Staff of Teachers 1st - 2nd grade program:

Joanne Juren, B.A., M.Ed. - Director

Amy Kremling, B.A.

Gerda Arnold, Teacher's Assistant

3rd- 6th Grade Class Schedule

Students will attend classes from 9-3:00pm on Thursdays. Students should bring a sack lunch, but no foods to heat up. Teachers will rotate between classrooms to teach their specific subjects. The teachers will supervise the students throughout the day and at lunch.

Dates: Thursdays -

Cost: $1,700 for the year (Thursday only program)

Students should bring a sack lunch, but no foods to heat up.

Optional Classes on Monday-Friday - Classes charged per class taken

Choices Include:

Elementary French or Spanish with Charles DuRapau on Mondays/Wednesdays

Robotics, Accelerated Math, English,

Middle School Speech and Drama, Art

HEP payment plan available -- pay 1/2 down; 25% due Oct. 31; 25% due Nov. 30

Staff of Teachers 3rd-6th grade program:

Joanne Juren, B.A., M.Ed. - Director

Lisa Brown, B.A., M.A. - Literature/Writing (3-6th)

Kay Winemiller, B.A. - History (3-6th)

Sue Rothberg, B.S., M.S. - Science (3-6th)

Beth Bishop, B.S. - Art (3rd-6th)

Gerda Arnold - Teachers' Assistant

Subjects to be covered each year:

History

Year 1 – Ancient Times; Year 2 – The Middle Ages (2010-11)

Year 3 - Early Modern Times; Year 4 – The Modern Times

Literature from each time period (1-6th graders)

Geography (1-6th graders)

Oral Presentations/Writing – age appropriate

Critical Thinking Skills (in all subjects)

Science - TBA (3-6th graders)

Fun Science - (1 & 2nd graders)

Vocabulary from Classical Roots (3-6th graders)

Art - (1st-6th graders)

Beginner Latin - (1-2nd graders)

3-6th Grade HEP Classical Program

Schedule of Classes

There will be four periods this year.

Language Arts, Science, History, and Art. Students may sign up for Sculpture after school for an additional fee.

Schedule coming soon.

7th-8th Grade Class Schedule

Students in grades 7 & 8 will find a great selection of courses on Tuesdays.

We have made this change as we feel the 7th and 8th graders will benefit the from slightly longer classes offered under our regular academic class schedule.

Classes offered include:

English 7 or 8

WS 1 (strong 8th graders made sign up for this course)*

Middle School Speech and Drama

Texas History

Classical History 7/8

Life Science

Earth Science

Physical Science

Spanish, French, Portuguese, Greek, or Latin

Art

Computer Science

Robotics

*Recommendation from previous English teacher required.

9-12th Grade Class Schedule

Course descriptions and prices are listed in the regular class schedule. Most of the major classical courses are on Mondays and Wednesdays. Electives are offered at various times on Monday-Friday.

The WORD IN SEASON COURSE is a multi-year humanities course. History, literature, writing, research, and oral presentation skills are thoroughly covered.

Each Word In Season course may count as 1 English and 1 History on the transcript each year. The suggested history courses are listed after each class. Please understand that the history overlaps each year, but you may count all three history courses over the four years of the program. Students are advised to take World Geography and Government/Economics to round out the Social Studies credits. The courses also count as honors credit if one makes an A or B in the course.

WORD IN SEASON – YEAR I (9^th grade) – ANCIENT TIMES (Creation – 476A.D.) – Celia Crotteau (English 9, Ancient History, Bible)

WORD IN SEASON – YEAR II (10^th grade) – GREEK AND ROMAN TIMES/MEDIEVAL TIMES – Joanne Juren (English 10, World History)

WORD IN SEASON – YEAR III (11^th grade) – THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION/THE AGE OF REASON - Karen Freeman (English 11, American History)

WORD IN SEASON – YEAR IV (12^th grade) – THE AGE OF ROMANTICISM/MODERN TIMES – Karen Freeman

(English 12)

Additional Classical Program Courses Offered:

Latin I and Greek I - Bill Barr

Spanish I-IV – Charles DuRapau

French I-IV - Charles DuRapau

Debate, Speech - Joanne Juren

Biology 1 , Chemistry 1 & 2 - Cheryl Red

Biology 2 - Dr. Valerie Hanka

Physical Science- Elaine Stephens

Algebra I - Cheryl Red

Algebra II, Advanced Mathematics – Linda Hendrix

Physics - Linda Hendrix

Speech - Joanne Juren

Logic 1 & 2; Material Logic/Rhetoric - Bill Barr

Art – Beth Bishop

COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

FOUR YEAR PLAN

These are suggested courses for a Classical Education and for a strong College Preparatory Schedule. HEP offers most of these courses already and will add the ones labeled future courses as student interest demands them. Please understand that a student will probably not take all of these courses. These are suggestions. Students may also take the courses in different years than suggested.

Recommended book: GETTING READY FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE by Joanne Juren (available at HEP Bookstore).

Course	9^th	10^th	11^th	12th
English	Word in Season	Word in Season	Word in Season	Word in Season
History	Word in Season	Word in Season	Word in Season	Word in Season; Govt/Economics
Mathematics	Algebra I	Algebra II	Advanced Mathematics	Advanced Mathematics/Calculus/ College Algebra
Science	Physical Science/Biology	Biology/Chemistry	Chemistry/Physics Marine Biology	Physics (optional depending on major in college)
Classical Foreign Language	Latin I	Latin II	Biblical Greek I	Greek II (future course)
Foreign Language	Spanish/French	Spanish/French	Spanish/French	Spanish/French
Logic	Logic I	Logic II	Material Logic	Rhetoric
Art	Art I/Sculpture	Art History (future course)	Drawing II/Art II	Drawing III/Art III
Speech Drama	Speech/Debate/ Drama	Speech/Debate/ Drama	Speech/Debate/ Drama	Speech/Debate/ Drama
Music	Music	Music	Music	History Classical Music (future course)
Electives	· Computer Science · Accounting · Health/PE · Psychology · World Geography · Job co-op	Any elective	Any elective	Any elective Total Credits: 24-28