A Homeschool Enrichment Program in Oconee County, GA
LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSES
Book Club
Grade Range: 3-6
Instructor Name: Liz Frye
Contact Information: ecwebb91@gmail.com; 706-765-4147
Class Description: In this Book Club class, students will explore classic and high-quality children’s literature that spans a variety of genres and reading levels. Together, we will read engaging novels and stories, then dive into meaningful discussions about characters, themes, and big ideas. Students will practice discussing what they read in a respectful, engaging way, writing short reflections and responses to literature, making connections between the books, their own lives, and other stories, and developing comprehension, critical thinking, and a love for reading. This class is designed to strengthen reading skills while fostering a joyful community of readers who learn to think deeply about books and share their thoughts with confidence.
Monthly Tuition: $35
Supply Fee: $35
Homework Required: Reading at home
Required Text: Fall Semester: The Lion, and the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis and Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White; Spring Semester: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
Creative Writing
Grade Range: 1-3
Instructor Name: Liz Frye
Contact Information: ecwebb91@gmail.com; 706-765-4147
Class Description: Students will learn the basics of writing through creative, hands-on activities. We will practice forming sentences, writing stories, and editing our work in a fun and supportive environment. This class is flexible and designed to meet students at their individual writing levels while building confidence and a love for writing.
Monthly Tuition: $35
Supply Fee: $35
Homework Required: None
Required Text: None
IEW - Adventures in Writing
Grade Range: 4-6
Instructor Name: Kathleen Rush
Contact Information: kkrush@pobox.com
Class Description: Students will learn from an IEW accredited instructor how to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, and compose their own stories. Homework is limited to 1 paragraph per week. Students will also learn new vocabulary words and incorporate them into their writing.
Monthly Tuition: $35
Supply Fee: $20 per semester
Homework Required: Yes, one paragraph per week
Required Text: Adventures in Writing Student book ISBN: 9781623414054
IEW - Medieval History
Grade Range: 6-8
Instructor Name: Kathleen Rush
Contact Information: kkrush@pobox.com
Class Description: Students will learn to develop writing skills in preparation for high school. They will learn from an IEW accredited instructor how to summarize references, write from pictures, write creatively, and compose formal essays. Students will also learn new vocabulary words and incorporate them into their writing.
Monthly Tuition: $40
Supply Fee: $20 per semester
Homework Required: Yes
Required Text: Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons Student Book (5th ed.) ISBN 9781623413118
Literature Links
Grade Range: Pre K- 2nd
Instructor Name: Liz Frye
Contact Information: ecwebb91@gmail.com
Class Description: We will read a variety of quality children's literature and use those stories to create, imagine and expand our thinking. We will also study famous authors and illustrators. Activities, crafts, games and music will be intertwined to enhance the literature we encounter each week.
Supply Fee: $30
Monthly Tuition: $30
Supply Fee: $30
Homework Required: No
Required Text: None
Pre Reading: Alphabet and Sounds
Grade Range: Pre-K-K (must be potty trained)
Instructor Name: Suzanne McDaniel
Contact Information: sue0626@gmail.com
Class Description: Let's explore the alphabet and learn letter sounds while we share our favorite things. We will focus on one letter each week and students will share an item of their choice that begins with that letter. We will play games, read stories, and craft around our letter of the week while we make new friends.
Monthly Tuition: $30
Supply Fee: $35
Homework Required: none
Required Text: none
Ready to Read: Phonemic Awareness
Grade Range: K (1st grade if instructor approved)
Instructor Name: Suzanne McDaniel
Contact Information: sue0626@gmail.com
Class Description: This class is designed for Kindergarten students who have mastered the alphabet and the short sounds of each letter and are ready to take the next step toward reading. Through engaging games, stories, and hands-on activities, students will build phonemic awareness by blending, segmenting, and manipulating sounds in words. Children will begin reading simple words and sentences while developing confidence as early readers. Instruction is playful, supportive, and developmentally appropriate for Kindergarten learners. You know your student best, please reach out to sue0626@gmail.com if you have any questions about this class.
Monthly Tuition: $30
Supply Fee: $35
Homework Required: none
Required Text: none
World Geography and Literature (3 High School Credits)
Grade Range: Advanced 8th(with approval)- 12th
Instructor Name: Stephanie Walsh
Contact Information: wi2chi@gmail.com
Class Description: Students completing this course will earn 3 credits: Social Science, English, and an Elective. This course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the world God created, exploring both physical and human georaphy. Students will learn how the physical world has shaped human history and culture, and how people have influenced the world in the past and in modern times.Through engaging narrative lessons, mapwork, and literature, students will gain a biblical perspective on the world. Students will complete daily narrative lessons, weekly mapwork, read literature, write papers, complete hands-on projects and partake in quizzes and exams. During class, students will participate in discussions, turn in projects and essays, take quizzes, and complete other learning to enhance or understand weekly assignments. Students need to access Google Classroom for assignments, turning in work and grade reports. 8th graders need administration or teacher approval before registering.
Monthly Tuition: $70
Supply Fee: $40 each term
Homework Required: About 2 hours daily (Literature heavy!)
Required Text: Notgrass World Geography Package (World Geography Part 1, Part 2 and Gazetteer) plus assigned novels (1 will be read every 2 to 3 weeks)
