Classes that are full or getting full are labeled.

New students must present a transcript or

report card from the school attended last

year.  Due to the accelerated and college

preparatory nature of HEP, we do require that

students have a strong academic record (A's & B's) to be admitted to

HEP's program.  

Printable Version of the 2010-11 Schedule of Classes (updated 4/11/10)

Please note there was an error in scheduling concerning Chemistry 2 and the Thursday Biology 1 classes. 

Biology is from 9:30-noon!

The following Adobe Acrobat links are for Excel Spreadsheets with the daily schedule of classes.

Most are 2 pages long, so be sure to scroll down for the second page.

Be sure to look at the web page schedule as it is the accurate copy.  I need to update these excel

spreadsheets and will do so as soon as possible (6/2).

Monday Classes 2010-11

Tuesday Classes 2010-11 (corrected MS Speech time - 1:15pm)

Wednesday Classes 2010-11 (added Culinary Class #2)

Thursday Classes 2010-11

Friday Classes 2010-11

Art 

Elementary Art (3-5^th grades) – Beth Bishop; Wednesdays; 9/1-11/17/10 and 1/19-4/13/11; 10:45-12:15pm.  During this yearlong course, students will experiment with various art forms including:  color theory, drawing, painting, and various kinds of sculpture.  The purpose of the course is to introduce students to art and to stimulate an interest in art.  A supply list will be posted on-line before class begins. Come prepared with a sketchbook and drawing pencil (2B). 

Cost:  $485; after 8/4 $495

Supply List:

·         Hardboard Clipboard – 18”X18” is fine, holds paper while drawing and transporting (Texas Art Supply has them for under $10, I think I’ve seen them at Michael’s and Hobby Lobby called “Tote Clipboards”)

·         Fine tipped markers – an assortment of the darker (or brighter) colors.  Sargent brands are good and come in a wide variety and size assortments.  (TAS set of 36, $3.58)

·         Broad tipped markers – mainly for coloring in with, so lean toward lighter shades.  Crayola  is constantly coming out with packs of lighter color combination packs.  Look for nature colors-blues, greens, browns.

·         Black drawing marker - Flair brand doesn’t smear and retains its quality better than most.

·         Scratch paper – a ream of photocopy paper is fine for working at home, I’ll have it available in class.

·         Drawing paper – a medium priced paper in sketch-pad format, preferably spiral bound.  Get the thickest brand available that has a matte finish, 9” X 12”.

High School Art I (6-12^th grades) –  Beth Bishop; Fridays; 9/3-11/19/10 and 1/21-4/15/11; 1-4pm.  During this yearlong course, students will explore the elements of art: color, line, form, space, value and texture and discover how they were used throughout history and how they can be used today.  Students will create their own artworks with a selection of different media and techniques in the areas such as: watercolor, acrylics, pencil, pen and ink, textiles and sculpture.  During the fall semester, students will focus on the basics of drawing and in the spring, students will work on color theory and experiment with acrylic paint.  Each semester counts ½-credit on the high school transcript for grades 8-12.  A supply list will be posted on-line before class begins. On the first day, come prepared with a sketchbook and drawing pencil (2B).  

Cost: $515  

Supply List: 

                        #4B drawing pencil, Turpuoise, Faber Castell, or a similar brand

NEW COURSE! Drawing  (6-12^th grades) – Beth Bishop; Fridays; 9/3-11/19/10 and 1/21-4/15/11; 10:45-12:15pm.  This yearlong course will introduce the student to the basic techniques of drawing by using the book DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN.  Students will need to bring a sketchbook and drawing pencils every week. A supply list will be posted on-line before class begins.  Taught by an experienced artist, this class may count as ½-credit each semester on the high school transcript for grades 8-12.   

Drawing Supplies needed for first class:

The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain Workbook, Betty Edwards (available for $15 from instructor)

Drawing Board – 18X24 with clips, or a piece of wood or masonite the same size will do

A 9”X12” sketch pad (your choice of brand)

#2 writing pencil with eraser

#4B drawing pencil, Turpuoise, Faber Castell, or a similar brand

A white plastic eraser (Staedtler) or a Pink Pearl eraser

#4B Graphite stick

An old towel for wiping your hands

 

Supplies needed later:

Charcoal:             6 sticks of natural charcoal

                                2 sticks of synthetic charcoal (CharKole or similar)

                                #4B Charcoal Pencil

Conte crayons:  1 black

                                1 sanguine (reddish Brown)

1 pale gray, or 1 pastel crayon

1 black felt-tip marker (thin)

Cost:  $495

Computer Science

Word Processing (7-12^th grades) – Barbara Gorman; Wednesdays; This short eight week class focuses on learning the powerful tools in Microsoft Word.  Students learn how to make the best use of one of today’s most widely available word processing applications.  The art of touch-typing and basic document formatting will also be primary foci of this course.  Know what that MLA paper is supposed to look like, but not sure how to get it there?  Want to start a newsletter for your youth group or club, but not sure how to get that right touch?  This class will help you!  There will be homework assignments requiring the availability of Microsoft Word and internet access.  Students will need a USB drive, small three ring notebook and a materials packet will be provided.

Section 1:  9/1-10/20/10; 9-10:30am                                                                                                                       

 Section 2: 1/19-3/9/11; 9-10:30am

Cost:   $180                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Graphics (7-12^th grades) – Barbara Gorman; Wednesdays; 10/27-12/8/10; 9-10:30am.  Learn to work with a graphics program during this fun six week course.  Learn techniques to change graphics and stimulate your creativity.  This is a good starting point for future graphic artists or someone just wanting to do creative things with pictures for use in emails, web pages, letters, and newsletters.  Students will need a USB drive, binder, and a collection of non-copyrighted photos.  A materials packet will be provided.                                                                                                       

Cost:  $140 

PowerPoint (7-12^th grades) – Barbara Gorman; Wednesdays; 3/23-4/27/11; 9-10:30am. Learn how to put together powerful and dynamic electronic presentations during this short six week course.  Microsoft PowerPoint is a deceptively simple presentation design application that, once learned, can be harnessed to turn boring cluttered presentations into almost anything you can imagine.  This is a must have course for college bound students.  PowerPoint availability at home is required.  Students will need a USB drive, a binder, and a collection of non-copyrighted graphics (photos) to use.    A materials packet will be provided.                                                                                                                                 

Cost:  $140                                                                                                                                        

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts – (9-12th grades) – Executive Chef Karen Freeman CCP/IACP; Crostini, Aïoli, Tapenade, Fondue...Culinary holds a language all its own. Unravel the mystique of the Culinary world by learning the techniques and methods that turn food into art. Taught by a European-trained Chef with American influence, the course will teach the basics of Culinary Design to enhance knowledge and enjoyment of the world of Food! Topics include: career building, knife skills, food & kitchen safety, menu planning, nutrition, spices & herbs, sauces & emulsifiers and more. An Iron Chef event is planned as the final. Culinary equipment & some experience required--see Chef for list of equipment.  Cost of the course includes all foods used in class.                                                                           

Cost: $595

Wednesdays; 9/1-11/17/10 and 1/19-4/13/11; 1:30-4:30pm (FULL!)

Thursdays; 9/2-11/18/10 and 1/20-4/14/11; 1-4pm.  (FULL!)

Culinary Supply List

Culinary Syllabus Fall 2010

Driver Education

For the 6 Hour 18-24 Year old Adult Course - see Summer 2010 Schedule

English

Click on the Classical School link on the left for information on other elementary aged classes.

Emergent Reader's Group (Pre-K and K) - Debbie Schwander; Thursday; 9/2-11/18 and 1/20-4/14/11; 12-1:15pm.  This class, taught by a reading specialist is for pre-K and K children ready to read and who also already know their alphabet.  Parents will attend class with their children.  Mrs. Schwander will work with the children the first 45 minutes on the alphabet, phonics and sight words as well as other reading-readiness skills.  During the last 15 -20 minutes, Mrs. Schwander will work directly with the parents to coach them on reading instruction and answer questions.

Cost: $495                                              

Basic Reader's Group  (1^st-3^rd Grades) - Debbie Schwander; Thursday; 9/2-11/18 and 1/20-4/14/11; 1:15 - 2:30pm.  This class, taught by a reading specialist, is for children in 1st-3rd grades that need additional help with reading.  Parents will attend class with their children.  Mrs. Schwander will work with the children on the alphabet, phonics and sight words as well as other reading-readiness skills.  Mrs. Schwander will coach parents on reading skills, curriculum choices and how to assess specific reading problems (decoding, comprehension, fluency, etc.) and then how to provide instruction for those issues.  Mrs. Schwander will use the Balanced Literacy Approach.  No textbook is required. 

Cost: $495                                 

Creative Writing and Storytelling for Grades 4-6  – Kay Winemiller; Wednesdays; 9/1-11/17/10 and 1/19-4/13/11; 9-10:30am.   This yearlong course which meets for 24 weeks will introduce the elementary aged child to fables, folklore, myths, fairy tales, and other kinds of literature from around the world.  Students will write poetry and creative stories.  The students will also work on oral presentation skills, vocabulary, sentence construction and grammar.  Required Textbooks:   none.    

Cost:  $495       

       Creative Writing Syllabus Fall 2010                                

English 7– Celia Crotteau; Tuesdays; 8/31-11/16/10 and 1/18-4/12/11; 9-10:30am.  This yearlong course which meets 24 weeks will cover grammar, vocabulary, literature, creative writing, and expository writing.  Students will explore various paragraph types and the three paragraph essay.  The literature studied will focus on 1 novel, several short stories, and poetry.  Textbooks:  BRIDGE TO TERABITHA (novel), Writing Book TBA; Jensen’s VOCABULARY, and EASY GRAMMAR PLUS.    Most books are available at the HEP Bookstore.                                                                                                                                 

Cost:  $495  FULL                                                                                                                                                                       

   English 7 Syllabus Fall 2010

English 8 - Joanne Juren; Tuesdays; 8/31-11/16/10 and 1/18-4/12/11; 9-10:30am.  This yearlong course which meets 24 weeks will introduce the 5-paragraph essay and the literary essay.  Students will complete two essays during the fall.  During the spring semester, students will study three novels – THE PEARL, THE LION, THE WITCH and the WARDROBE, and REDWALL - and write a literary essay on each novel. Students will work on SAT vocabulary and writing skills. Textbooks:  Writing Book TBA, VOCABULARY FROM CLASSICAL ROOTS, Book A; THE PEARL, THE LION, THE WITCH and the WARDROBE, and REDWALL.  Most of the books are available at the HEP Bookstore.                                                                                                    

Cost: $495  FULL    

  Syllabus English 8 Fall 2010                                                                                                        

English 9 – Celia Crotteau; Tuesdays; 8/31-12/7/10 and 1/11-4/19/11; 10:45-12:45pm. This yearlong course meets for 28 weeks.  Students will continue developing their 5 paragraph essay writing techniques, vocabulary skills, and oral presentation skills. Each semester counts as ½-credit on the high school transcript. Textbooks:  DIARY OF ANNE FRANK; THE MIRACLE WORKER, THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET (novel), Writing Book TBA, VOCABULARY FROM CLASSICAL ROOTS Book  B, MORE READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH VARIED SUBJECT MATTER #1 (all available at HEP Bookstore.

Cost:  $590     

 English 9 Syllabus Fall 2010

English 10 –  Celia Crotteau; Tuesdays; 8/31-12/7/10 and 1/11-4/19/11; 1:30-3:45pm. The focus of this yearlong course which meets 28 weeks will be on literature, strong paragraph writing and multiple paragraph essay compositions, reading comprehension, and vocabulary skills.  Students should know how to write a 5-paragraph essay. Textbooks available from HEP Bookstore: THE GIVER, JULIUS CAESAR, Writing Book TBA, VOCABULARY FROM CLASSICAL ROOTS BOOK C, MORE READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH VARIED SUBJECT MATTER #2 (all available from HEP Bookstore).  Each semester counts as ½-credit on the high school transcript.      

Cost:   $590    No

English 10 Syllabus Fall 2010

English 11 – Karen Freeman; Tuesdays; 8/31-12/7/10 and 1/11-4/19/11; 2:55-5pm. This yearlong course meets 28 weeks and will focus on American Literature, 5 paragraph essay compositions, a research paper, reading comprehension, and vocabulary skills. Students must know how to write a 5-paragraph essay. Textbooks available from the HEP Bookstore:  BJU American Literature (11th grade) textbook,  Writing Book TBA, VOCABULARY FROM CLASSICAL ROOTS D, MORE READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH VARIED SUBJECT MATTER #3, and other paperback books (get list from instructor).  Each semester counts as ½-credit on the high school transcript.                                                                                                             

Note Corrected start time.

Cost:   $590                                

  English 11 Syllabus Fall 2010     

HONORS ENGLISH/HISTORY -

                    HUMANITIES COURSES

Honors Students must present a written recommendation from the previous teacher in order to enroll in Word in Season.  Please have the recommendation at enrollment time.  To continue in WS from year to year, a student must have a minimum of a B (80+) yearly average.

TEXTBOOK CHANGE:  WS 1 and 2 will change to the Notgrass EXPLORING WORLD HISTORY textbook for 2010-11.  WS 3 will change in 2011-12 and WS 4 will change in 2012-13.  Students who are taking WS 2 in 2009-10 already have purchased the BJU WORLD HISTORY textbook and will continue to use it through WS 4.

Mrs. Freeman and Mrs. Juren are collaborating on a writing book!  We hope to have it ready to purchase in August. 

 ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE THE RECOMMENDATION FORM FROM THE PREVIOUS ENGLISH TEACHER TO REGISTER!

I am updating those classes that are almost full!

A WORD IN SEASON – YEAR I – ANCIENT TIMES (Creation – 476A.D.) - 9th Grade Honors English/History –      

Celia Crotteau.   This yearlong course which meets for 32 weeks traces the history of ideas regarding western culture.  The purpose of this course written by Pat McFarlane is to acquaint students with the Judeo-Christian foundations of western culture.  It is essential for students to have some understanding of the roots of their culture in order to respond from a biblical perspective to the present-day mores and philosophies.  The first semester will focus on creative-writing and the second semester focuses on Expository Writing – Descriptive, Narrative, Explanatory, and Persuasive paragraphs/essays.  Textbook:  A WORD IN SEASON CD 1, Writing Book TBA, VOCABULARY FROM CLASSICAL ROOTS  B,  Notgrass' EXPLORING WORLD HISTORY textbook (available through HEP Bookstore) and the NIV Bible (required).  This course counts as Honors English I, Ancient History, and Bible.    Each section is limited to 15 students.

Section 1:  Mondays; 8/16-12/13/10 and 1/10-5/2/11; 1-4pm.     MONDAY IS SOLD OUT....FULL!

Section 2:  Thursdays; 8/26-12/16/10 and 1/13-5/5/11; 9- noon 

Students should choose to attend either section 1 or section 2.  Students only attend class one day a week.       

Cost:  $795.

WS 1 Syllabus Fall 2010

A WORD IN SEASON – YEAR II – GREEK AND ROMAN TIMES/MEDIEVAL TIMES - 10th grade Honors English and History – Joanne Juren. This yearlong course which meets for 32 weeks emphasizes the history of the early Church, followed by Medieval Times.  Western culture is a blend of Judeo-Christian traditions recorded in the Old and New Testaments and the Greco-roman pagan traditions of Greek and Roman Literature.  Readings for this course include passages from the New Testament and selections from ancient and medieval literature.  This year’s writing will focus on learning well-developed expository writing:  advanced expository paragraphs with sub-topic sentences, and various college essay formats. Textbook: A WORD IN SEASON CD’s 2/3,  Notgrass' EXPLORING WORLD HISTORY textbook, VOCABULARY FROM CLASSICAL ROOTS C, POCKET STYLE MANUAL, and Writing Book TBA (available through HEP Bookstore).  This course counts as Honors English 2 and Honors World History.   Each section will be limited to 15 students, first come, first served.    

Cost:  $795.

Mondays; 8/16-12/13/10 and 1/10-5/2/11; 1-4pm     SOLD OUT....FULL!      

WS 2 Syllabus Fall - Mondays 

A WORD IN SEASON – YEAR III – THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION/THE AGE OF REASON – 11th  grade Honors English/ History - Karen Freeman. This third year meets for 32 weeks.  The first semester is an extensive survey of the history and literature of the Renaissance & Reformation period and the second semester, The Age of Reason, looks in depth at the philosophies of the Enlightenment which led to the birth of America.  Various genre begun in this age are also explored, e.g. journalism.   The first semester will focus on Biblical exposition and the college history essay; the second semester on journalism, satire, and six methods of paragraph development.  Textbooks: A WORD IN SEASON CD 4 (available through HEP Bookstore); BJU World History Book; POCKET STYLE MANUAL; VOCABULARY FROM CLASSICAL ROOTS D, Writing Book TBA.  This course counts as Honors English 3 and Honors American History.  Each section will be limited to 15 students.       

Cost:  $795.   

Section 1:  Mondays; 8/16-12/13/10 and 1/10-5/2/11; 1-4pm   Full!     

WS 3 Syllabus Fall - Mondays

Section 2:  Thursdays; 8/26-12/16/10 and 1/13-5/5/11; 9-noon  Full!

coming soon

Students should choose to attend either section 1 or section 2.  Students only attend class one day a week.                                                                    

A WORD IN SEASON – YEAR IV – THE AGE OF ROMANTICISM/MODERN TIMES –12th grade Honors English/History - Karen Freeman; Mondays; 8/16-12/13/10 and 1/10-5/2/11; 9:30-Noon (this is the correct time).  This 32-week course offers an in-depth look at Romanticism in Europe, England, and America.  It also covers European and American Realism and Naturalism in both the Victorian Era in England and during Modern Times.  The fall semester writing will focus on critical analysis and the spring semester on research and text documentation. Focus will be given to understanding the methods of Literature through the study of History with developments to challenge the CLEP test. Textbooks: POCKET STYLE MANUAL, Writing Book TBA, VOCABULARY FROM CLASSICAL ROOTS E, and the BJU World History Textbook.  This course counts as Honors English 4.    

Cost: $680  (FULL!)

This is the correct time and price.  The printed book is wrong.

WS 4 Syllabus Fall 2010

Foreign Language      

MODERN LANGUAGES:

ELEMENTARY LEVEL

Elementary French 1 & 2 (grades 4-6th) - Charles DuRapau; Monday/Wednesdays; 8/30-12/13/10 and 1/10-4/20/11; 2:15-3:15pm.  Elementary French is for beginners. Students will acquire language through commands, actions, storytelling, and playing games while using French. Emphasis is placed on acquiring vocabulary and grammatical structures through language teaching methodology focusing on comprehensible input. Techniques used include TPR (Total Physical Response), TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling), games, long-term memory techniques, acting, storytelling, reading, translation and conversation. Students who took level 1 in 2009-10, should also sign up for this class as they will continue to work on building vocabulary and fluency.  Textbook:  Raconte-Moi; Reader:  TBA.

 Cost:  $495

MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

French 1 & 2 (7-12^th grades) – Charles DuRapau; Tuesday/Thursday; 8/31-12/9/10 and 1/11-4/21/11; 9-10:30am.  French 1 & 2 is for beginners and advanced beginners. Students will be presented with vocabulary and grammatical structures in a multi-level setting with an emphasis placed on acquiring language through language teaching methodology focusing on comprehensible input. Techniques used include TPR (Total Physical Response), TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling), long-term memory techniques, acting, storytelling, reading, translation and conversation.  Students must take 2 years of this course to receive 2 years of credit.  Each year counts 1 credit on the high school transcript.  Textbooks:  TBA (available at HEP Bookstore).

Cost:   $615.

French 3 & 4 (8-12th grades) – Charles DuRapau; Tuesday/Thurdays; 8/31-12/9/10 and 1/11-4/21/11; 10:45-12:15pm.  This yearlong course which meets for 28 weeks is designed for secondary level students who are interested in learning French.  The story-telling method of French 1 and 2 will be continued, and students will learn more advanced vocabulary and language structures. They will use several verb tenses in their storytelling, and they will be able to express opinions, disagree, and discuss various cultural topics relating to the French world. Each semester counts as one-half credit on the high school transcript.  Textbooks: TBA (available at HEP Bookstore).                                                                            

Cost:  $615.                                        

Spanish 1 & 2 (7-12^th grades) – Charles DuRapau.  Spanish 1 & 2 is for beginners and advanced beginners. Students will be presented with vocabulary and grammatical structures in a multi-level setting with an emphasis placed on acquiring language through language teaching methodology focusing on comprehensible input. Techniques used include TPR (Total Physical Response), TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling), long-term memory techniques, acting, storytelling, reading, translation and conversation.  Students must take 2 years of this course to receive 2 years of credit.  Each year counts 1 credit on the high school transcript.  Textbooks:  Cuentame Mucho! Student text and Mini Lecturas.  Reader:  TBA.    

Cost:   $615.      

Section 1:  Monday/Wednesdays; 8/30-12/13/10 and 1/10-4/20/11; 10:45-12:15pm (Room for 2 more)                                                        

Section 2:  Tuesdays/Thursdays; 8/31-12/9/10 and 1/11-4/21/11; 2:45-4:15pm (Room for 3 more)

 Students should choose to attend either section 1 or section 2.  Students only attend class on Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs 

Spanish 3 & 4 (7-12^th grades) – Charles DuRapau; Monday/Wednesdays; 8/30-12/13/10 and 1/10-4/20/11; 9-10:30 am; Spanish 3 & 4 is for intermediate and advanced intermediate students who have successfully completed 2 years of Spanish 1 & 2. Students will be presented with vocabulary and grammatical structures in a multi-level setting with an emphasis placed on acquiring language through language teaching methodology focusing on comprehensible input. Techniques used include TPR (Total Physical Response), TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling), long-term memory techniques, acting, storytelling, reading, translation and conversation. In this course, there will be a little more emphasis on output in the form of speaking and writing than there is in the beginner class.  Each year counts 1 credit on the high school transcript.  Pre-requisite:  Spanish 2;  Textbooks:  Cuanto me Cuentas! Student text and Mini Lecturas; Reader:  TBA.

Cost:   $615

Portuguese 1 & 2 – Charles DuRapau; Tuesday/Thursdays; 8/31-12/9/10 and 1/11-4/21/11; 1-2:30pm.   Students will be presented with vocabulary and grammatical structures with an emphasis placed on acquiring language through language teaching methodology focusing on comprehensible input. Techniques used include TPR (Total Physical Response), TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling), long-term memory techniques, acting, storytelling, reading, translation and conversation.   Each year counts 1 credit on the high school transcript.                                                                                                                                     

 Cost:  $615

CLASSICAL LANGUAGE:

    High School Latin 1 – Karen Freeman; Tuesdays;  8/24-12/14/10 and 1/11-5/3/11; 10:30-12:15pm.  A rigorous first year course in Latin, this class is designed for high school students with little or no Latin background or for mature junior high students.  The readings include selections from both Classical and Christian authors from which the student will learn Christian prayers, Bible verses and Roman history.  Musical selections from Lingua Angelica will allow students to learn songs originally written in Latin. Texts: Henle, Robert J., S.J., First Year Latin, Loyola Press, 1958; Henle, Robert J., S.J, Latin Grammar, Loyola Press, 1958; Latin Chant Sets.                                                    

Cost:  $450  -  This class is now a 32 week, 1 day a week class. Dates have been changed.  Meets only on Tuesdays.

Logic

Formal Logic – Karen Freeman; Tuesday; Spring only; 1/18-4/12/11; 9:15-10:15 am.  This one semester course covers Formal Logic.  Formal Logic is a study of the form or structure of reasoning.  In this first semester of a four semester series, we will begin with the definition of Logic and the components of an argument.  This will lead us into the study of Apprehension (term), Judgment (proposition), and Deductive Inference (syllogism).   Textbook:  Traditional Logic I  by Martin Cothran, which may be purchased at the HEP Bookstore.  Counts as ½-credit on the high school transcript.                                                                        

Cost:  $250

Math

HEP of Texas is proud to present Dr. Miles Jones’ Accelerated Math Program.  All Accelerated Math supplies are available at the HEP Bookstore and one kit must be purchased for each semester.  The sessions are offered as a year long course.

NOTE:  Dr. Jones has changed the name of his program to Jones' Geniuses Accelerated Math Program.  (formerly called SuperMath)

PARENTS SHOULD ATTEND CLASSES!

Accelerated Math Three:  Facts-Master – Paige McFall.  For students who understand addition and subtraction concepts although their skills may be far from perfect.   They will master all basic skills, borrowing, carrying, multiplication, and division concepts, as well as rapid calculation skills and memory training.  By the end of this course, students who began not knowing how to multiply will be doing many advanced math computations faster than an electronic calculator!  Prerequisite:  Must understand addition/subtraction concepts.  To graduate:  Facts-Master ribbon in add/sub.

Accelerated Math Four:  Grand Facts-Master – Paige McFall.  In this program (2^nd semester following Math Three), students will complete mastery of basic skills and advance into powers, derivation of roots, introduction to fractions, and decimals.  Students will also continue in acquiring rapid calculation skills.  Prerequisite:  Super-Math Three.  To graduate:  Grand Facts-Master award.  Fast Track:  Advance directly to Math Six with Factor-Master award! 

Accelerated Math 3 & 4 - Mondays; 8/30-11/29/10 and 1/17-4/11/11; 1:00-2:30pm

Cost: $495    (Prince in catalog is wrong.  This is correct)

Accelerated Math Five:  Factor-Master – Paige McFall.  For teens and advanced pre-teens who can already multiply and divide.  The course teaches mastery of all math operations; powers, factoring, and signed numbers.  Students continue to increase their knowledge of fractions, rapid calculation skills, and memory training.

 Accelerated Math Six:  Fraction-Master – Paige McFall.  In the second semester, following Math Five, students will master factoring, powers, roots, signed numbers, advanced calculation skills and all 8 operations with fractions.  If they achieve their Fraction-Master award they will be allowed to skip Math Seven and enter Super-Math Eight, algebra and geometry. 

Accelerated Math 5 & 6 - Mondays; 8/30-11/29-1/17-4/11/11; 1:00-2:30pm (Note Time Change!)

Cost:   $495        (Prince in catalog is wrong.  This is correct)

Accelerated Math Seven:  Rapid Calculation – Cheryl Red.  This course is for students who have already done operations with fractions.  They will master all math operations; including factoring, powers, roots, memory training, fractions, and advanced rapid calculation skills.   This is a pre-algebra course for those moving on to Math Eight.                              

Accelerated Math Eight:  Equation-Master – Cheryl Red. The Math Eight course teaches basic algebra and geometry.  The course integrates Super-Math rapid calculation skills into the solving of all types of equations.  Memory training will included memorizing the Periodic Table of the Elements. This is an SAT preparation course.

Accelerated Math 7 & 8 - Fridays; 9/10-12/17/10 and 1/14-4/29/11; 10:45-12:45pm

Cost:  $570  Mrs. Red moved the start date back 1 week due to a personal commitment.

Syllabus Accelerated Math Fall 2010

Accelerated Math 9 & 10 - SAT - Cheryl Red.  These two courses review all of the different types of math problems on the SAT test.  Students who have not had previous Super-Math experience will learn many of the rapid calculation skills taught in the other courses.  This is a super course to take the year before you plan on taking the SAT!

Accelerated Math 9 & 10 - Fridays; 9/10-12/3/10 and 1/21-4/15/11; 9-10:30am

Cost:  $495 Mrs. Red moved the start date back 1 week due to a personal commitment.

(Prince in catalog is wrong.  This is correct)

Saxon Math 8/7 (7^th grade) – Paige McFall; Wednesdays; 8/25-12/15/10 and 1/12-5/4/11; 1-2:30pm.   This yearlong course, which meets 16 weeks in the fall and spring, covers the Saxon 8/7 textbook in a classroom setting.  This course focuses on decimals, ratios, percents, and word problems with lessons on Pre-algebra.  Students must work daily at least 5 days a week on their math homework.  Only this type of systematic practice will produce a good grade.  Most students who try to complete all work in only 1 session a week are doomed to fail.  Parents are to supervise the timely completion of all homework assignments.  The teacher will test on a regular basis.  This is a 7^th grade course.

Cost: $570       

Saxon 87 Syllabus - Fall 2010

Algebra ½ - Saxon – Linda Hendrix; Tuesdays; 8/24-12/14/10 and 1/11-5/3/11; 1-2:30pm. This yearlong course, which meets 16 weeks in the fall and spring, covers the Saxon Pre-Algebra textbook.  Students must work daily at least 5 days a week on their math homework.  Only this type of systematic practice will produce a good grade.  Most students who try to complete all work in only 1 session a week are doomed to fail.  Parents are to supervise the timely completion of all homework assignments.  The teacher will test on a regular basis. Strong 7^th graders may take this course.     

Cost:  $570     

Syllabus Algebra 1/2 Fall 2010

 NOTE:  HEP does not offer Geometry as a separate course since the Saxon program integrates Geometry into its Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Advanced Mathematics courses.  Students who complete these three courses will be prepared for the SAT test.    

Algebra I – Saxon –  Cheryl Red; Tuesdays; 8/24-12/14/10 and 1/11-5/3/11; 9-10:30am.  This yearlong course, which meets 16 weeks in the fall and spring, covers the Saxon Algebra Textbook in a classroom setting.  Students are encouraged to study all lessons before coming to class so that they may participate in the class discussion.  Students must work daily at least 5 days a week on their math homework.  Only this type of systematic practice will produce a good grade.  Most students who try to complete all work in only 1 session a week are doomed to fail.  Parents are to supervise the timely completion of all homework assignments.  The teacher will test on a regular basis.  Each semester counts as ½-credit on the high school transcript.    

Cost: $570              

Syllabus Algebra I Fall 2010

Algebra II – Saxon - Linda Hendrix; Tuesdays; 8/24-12/14/10 and 1/11-5/3/11; 8:30-10:25am.   This yearlong course, which meets 16 weeks in the fall and spring, covers Algebra II and Geometry in a classroom setting.  Students are encouraged to study all lessons before coming to class so that they may participate in the class discussion.  Students must work daily at least 5 days a week on their math homework.  Only this type of systematic practice will produce a good grade.  Most students who try to complete all work in only 1 session a week are doomed to fail.  Parents are to supervise the timely completion of all homework assignments.  The teacher will test on a regular basis.  Each semester counts as ½-credit on the high school transcript.        

Cost: $595

Syllabus - Algebra 2 Fall 2010

Honors Advanced Mathematics – Saxon - Linda Hendrix; Tuesdays; 8/24-12/14/10 and 1/11-5/3/11; 10:30-12:30.   This yearlong course, which meets 16 weeks in the fall and spring, covers the Saxon Advanced Mathematics textbook in a classroom setting.  Students are encouraged to study all lessons before coming to class so that they may participate in the class discussion.  Students must work daily at least 5 days a week on their math homework.  Only this type of systematic practice will produce a good grade.  Most students who try to complete all work in only 1 session a week are doomed to fail. Mrs. Hendrix will teach students how to use a graphing calculator!  This course is great preparation for the SAT!  Each semester counts as ½-credit on the high school transcript; students with an A or B in the course may count it as an honors course.                                                                                                                  

Cost:  $595. 

Syllabus Adv. Math Fall 2010

Consumer Mathematics – Paige McFall; Tuesdays; 8/24-12/14/10 and 1/11-5/3/11; 2:45-4:15pm.  This yearlong course will cover the BJU Consumer Mathematics Course.  This course will help prepare every student for life as an adult.  This course is for both the student who struggles with math and for the math wiz! Each semester counts as ½-credit on the high school transcript Textbook:  BJU Consumer Mathematics (available at the HEP Bookstore).  This course coupled with Algebra 1 and 2 fulfills the minimum high school math credit requirement for college.  This course may also be counted as an elective credit.                                                                                                                                   

Students may join this class through  9/7 and will be able to catch up easily!

Cost:  $570

Consumer Math Syllabus Fall 2010

SCIENCE

Click on the Classical School link on the left to see our elementary science classes.

Engineering and Robotics Learned Young (EARLY) - Dr. Valerie Hanka; Friday; 9/3-11/19/10 and 1/21-4/15/11; 3:15-4:45pm; plus several additional practice times to prepare for competition). EARLY provides 7 to 12 year olds the opportunity to participate in a robotics competition on a lower level. The competition robots are built from LEGO® Simple Machines kits and remote controlled by the children.  EARLY team members have a bright future with the skills necessary to participate in robotics competitions such as FIRST LEGO® League.  Each season, EARLY teams are given a new mission that they complete by building a motorized robot from LEGOS®.  The team will learn about gears, motors, motion, structures, teamwork, critical thinking, good sportsmanship, and more.  This class is strictly limited to 8 students, and admission is limited to instructor approval.  Students and parents must commit to attending the competition as the team is depending on you!  Parents are invited to attend classes, learn about the competition, and help coach/chaperone!  T-shirt required; cost is $10.                                                               

Cost:   $395 

Robotics/Engineering Team - Elaine Stephens; Friday; 9/3-11/19/10 and 1/21-4/15/11; 3:15-4:45pm; plus several additional practice times to prepare for competition.)  Ready for more robotics?  Robotics club will build on the foundation of the robotics clubs and camp.  The children will compete as FIRST Lego League teams in the fall and RoboFest teams in the spring. Expand your robotics skills with more building, programming, and more strategy.  Learn and practice science and engineering skills with Legos and other materials.  The fall semester includes a team research paper. Competition dates are TBD but are on a Saturday in the Houston area. Ages:  8-14 years old. Pre-requisite for joining: previous competition team member or attended robotics camp.  The class is limited to 16 students and admission is limited to instructor approval.  Parents are invited to attend classes, learn about the competitions, and help coach/chaperone!  T-shirt required; cost is $10 per semester.

Cost:   $395 (3 SPOTS LEFT)

High School Robotics/Engineering Team – Elaine Stephens; alternate Saturdays 10:30-2:30 (dates to be determined by instructor and students).  Students aim to build the most innovative robots possible and work together to obtain the most points possible using a VEX robotic kit. In addition to just having a great time and building amazing robots, through their participation in the VEX Robotics Competition in the fall and the Robofest Competition in the spring, and their work within their team, students will learn many academic and life skills.  Students will program their robots for the spring project using the RobotC language.  The class is limited to 8 students and admission is limited to instructor approval. Polo is required; cost is approximately $20 per year.

Cost:   $470 (Full)

Life Science (7^th grader) – Cheryl Red; Tuesdays; 8/31-11/16/10 and 1/18-4/12/11; 10:45-12:15pm.  This yearlong course will use the 7^th grade BJU Life Science book.  The class will cover the textbook material through a variety of activities including experiments, oral presentations, and projects. The teacher will administer her own tests, grade homework, and supervise lab experiments.  The parent should supervise the timely completion of all reading assignments, homework, and preparation for unit tests.  Materials required:  BJU Life Science textbook; notebook; colored pencils (available at HEP Bookstore).  Cost of the course includes dissection specimens.                                                                                                                            

Cost: $510   Syllabus Life Science 2010

Earth/Space Science (8^th grade) –Elaine Stephens; Monday; 8/30-11/29/10 and 1/7-4/11/11; 3:15-5pm; This yearlong course will use the Bob Jones Earth/Space Science Textbook.  The class will cover the textbook material through a variety of activities including experiments, oral presentations, and projects. The teacher will administer her own tests, grade homework, and supervise lab experiments.  The parent should supervise the timely completion of all reading assignments, homework, and preparation for unit tests.  Materials required:  BJU Earth/Space Science Book; notebook; colored pencils (available at HEP Bookstore).    

Cost:  $510  Earth Space Syllabus Fall 2010

Physical Science (8-12^th graders) – Elaine Stephens; Wednesday;  9/1-11/17/10 and 1/19-4/13/11; 3:15-4:45pm.  This yearlong course will use the BJU Physical Science textbook.  Science concepts will be taught using a variety of methods including:  lecture, oral presentations, demonstrations, labs, and projects.  Students will be required to write 6 formal lab reports using the book HOW TO WRITE LAB REPORTS.  The teacher will administer her own tests, grade homework, and supervise lab experiments.  All lab materials are included in the price of the course. The parent should supervise the timely completion of all reading assignments, homework, and preparation for unit tests.   Each semester counts as ½-credit on the high school transcript. Textbook:  BJU Physical Science Textbook and Lab Manual and How to Write Lab Reports (available at HEP Bookstore).                                                                                                                              

Cost:  $510 (4 SPOTS LEFT)  Physical Science Syllabus Fall 2010

NOTE:  Students who complete Biology 1 and 2 will be ready to take the AP Test.

Honors Biology (grades 8 and up) – Cheryl Red.  This course will cover the Apologia biology textbook and provide a hands-on lab experience for most chapters. Students will be required to write 9 formal lab reports.  This class meets 16 weeks in the fall and spring. This course fills up quickly and is limited to 14 students.  Cost includes all lab specimens.  The teacher will administer her own tests, grade homework, and supervise lab experiments.  The parent should supervise the timely completion of all reading assignments, homework, and preparation for unit tests.  This course counts as ½-credit per semester on the high school transcript.  Textbook:  Exploring Creation with  Biology and Lab Book (available at HEP Bookstore) .                                                                                                                                

Cost:   $590                                                                     

Section 1: Wednesdays; 8/25-12/15/10 and 1/12-5/4/11; 2-4:30pm  (Full)                                                                             

Section 2:  Thursdays; 8/26-12/16/10 and 1/13-5/5/11; 9:30-noon 

Syllabus Honors Biology 1 Fall 2010

Students should choose to attend either section 1 or section 2.  Students only attend class one day a week.

Honors Biology 2 (grades 9 and up) – Dr. Valerie Hanka; Fridays; 8/27-12/17/10 and 1/14-5/13/11; 11:30-2:30pm.  Advanced Biology, a yearlong course, covers the Apologia Advanced Biology curriculum.  Taught by a M.D., the course will provide a comprehensive course in Anatomy and Physiology.  Students must have completed Biology 1 with a C or better average.  Students who complete Biology 1 and 2 will be ready to take the Biology AP Test.  Students will be required to complete formal lab reports.  Students will use the A.D.A.M. Dissection on-line program for dissection labs.  This class will meet for 16 weeks in the fall and 16 weeks in the spring.  The three hour class will include lecture, problem solving, and labs.  Parents will be responsible for overseeing the completion of all assignments at home.  This course counts as 1/2 credit per semester on the homeschool transcript. Cost of the course includes the on-line A.D.A.M. program, which the student will be able to access at home to continue working.  Textbook:  Apologia Advanced Biology (available at HEP Bookstore).

Cost:   $690 (Closed - Full!)

Biology 2 Syllabus Fall 2010

NOTE:  Students who complete Chemistry 1 and 2 will be ready to take the AP Test.

Honors Chemistry I (grades 9 and up; Alg. 2 concurrently enrolled) – Cheryl Red; and every other Friday for 1 hour study session in the afternoon.  Mrs. Red will provide the study session schedule. This yearlong course will cover the Apologia chemistry textbook and provide a hands-on lab experience for most chapters. Students will be required to complete formal lab reports from the book HOW TO WRITE MORE LAB REPORTS. This class will meet for 16 weeks in the fall and 16 weeks in the spring.  The three hour class will include lecture, problem solving, and labs. There will also be a study session every other Friday. Parents will be responsible for overseeing the completion of all assignments at home.  This course counts as 1/2 credit per semester on the homeschool transcript.  It is mandatory that the student be enrolled in Algebra 2 or have completed Algebra 2 successfully before taking Chemistry.  Textbook:  Apologia Chemistry and Lab Book (available at HEP Bookstore). 

Cost:    $645 

Section 1: Tuesdays; 8/24-12/14/10 and 1/11-5/3/11; 1-4pm  (FULL!)                                                                      

Section 2: Wednesdays; 8/25-12/15/10 and 1/12-5/4/11; 10:30-1:30pm    (FULL!)

Syllabus Honors Chemistry 1 Fall 2010

 Students should choose to attend either section 1 or section 2.  Students only attend class one day a week.                                                                         

Honors/AP Physics (grades 10-12; Concurrent Enrollment in Advanced Math Recommended) – Linda Hendrix; Wednesdays, 8/25-12/15/10 and 1/12-5/4/11; 10:30-1:30pm.  Saxon Physics is an AP/Honors course.  Students who successfully complete this course will be ready to take the AP Physics course for college credit.  This class will meet for 16 weeks in the fall and 16 weeks in the spring.  The three hour class will include lecture, problem solving, and labs. Parents will be responsible for overseeing the completion of all assignments at home.  This course counts as 1/2 credit per semester on the homeschool transcript.  Textbook:  Saxon Physics (available at HEP Bookstore).

Cost: $645

Syllabus Physics Fall 2010

Social Science 

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