Registration is closed.

Registration is now closed for the Winter/Spring 2015 semester.  Please look back for more information about our Fall 2015 semester in May 2015.

SHHC is pleased to announce our class offerings for the Winter/Spring 2015 semester.

SHHC Family Membership is open until December 12, 2014 or until all membership slots are filled.   All families are required to be members of SHHC in order to attend our Co-Op classes. Class Registration for specific classes will be held on December 15, 2014 and details for that will be released only to current SHHC members via email.   Family Membership fees ($60)  cover enrollment for all children in your family into one class per class period (two) for the entire 12 week semester. In order to register your family for membership, you must submit the three registration documents and your fees payment (either by check or PayPal.).  Please email us at the address on the blog sidebar if you need a mailing address to send your documents.

Please note that while we are making every effort ensure that these are the classes  that will be offered this Winter/Spring, there remains the possibility of changes needing to be made due to unforeseen circumstances.  Also, please be aware that some of these classes may require an additional small supply fee which will be indicated prior to Class Registration on December 15th, 2014.

 

If you have any additional questions, please contact us via email.

K-2^nd

Dr. Seuss: We'll focus on one fun Dr. Seuss classic per week. There will be crafts, physical activities, interactive reading aloud, games and occasional snacks that tie-in to the stories.

All About Chocolate: We will study the many facets of chocolate, using literature, geography, graphing, addition, multiplication, measurements, and creative writing.

How to Bake a Cherry Pie and See the USA: A unit study based on the book by the same name, we will travel the USA and get coal for steel to make a pie pan, cotton to make pot holders, oil to make plastic for a  spoon, etc.....  

Adventures in the Human Body: Learn about our amazing bodies that God made!  We’ll talk about the skeletal system and joints, the muscular system and skin, the circulatory system, the digestive system and teeth, eating healthy, the respiratory system and voice, the senses and  the nervous system.

3^rd-5^th

Crafts Across America: We will be studying crafts that have immigrated and making them in class each week. Come and learn about immigration to America and what fun crafts they brought with them! And of course get crafty making them!

Planes, Trains & Automobiles:  We will study the history of each of these incredible modes of transportation as well as make models of them.

Simple Machines:  Building and competing, teamwork and problem solving while studying simple machines (such as levers, pulleys, etc.)

Curiosity Files: Calling all those with a curious mind who are drawn to the strange and bizarre! Join us as we explore such outlandish oddities as Cicada Killing Wasps, Zombie Fire Ants, Rogue Waves, MRSA, Quicksand and more.

 5^th and up

Box City: The students would experience what it takes to build a city using skills employed by architects, builders, and municipalities. The students would make buildings using boxes eventually creating a city placing all the boxes on a grid.

6^th and up

Tolkien Study: We will continue on our journey through Middle Earth, following the journey of Frodo Baggins and his fellow travelers.  We will be watching scenes from all 3 movies, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King.

Yearbook: The goal of this class is to produce a yearbook for our Co-op. The students will use and develop skills in planning, photography, journalism, and teamwork in order to accomplish the basic task of yearbook production. There will be some outside class time required for students on the yearbook staff.  All students enrolling in this class must commit to performing tasks as assigned

Claymation:  Students will learn about a stop motion technique called Claymation.  We will discuss the history of Claymation, and a famous movie, Chicken Run.  Students will work in teams to create a storyboard, build clay characters/props, design a set, and take pictures all leading up to the making of their own animated short film using computer software.  Claymation not only allows students to be creative story writers, but hands on sculptors and builders.  Priority for enrollment will be given to students who were not able to take this class in the Fall 2014.

 8^th and up

Current Events: This will be a round-table discussion of current events in our nation and the world. The topic will be announced prior to each class. Students will be expected to research the topic before class and be ready to share their findings with the group. A few guest speakers may be invited to give us a deeper perspective. Each student will need to read The Constitution of the United States (pocket copies will be provided)."

 

Winter/Spring 2015 Registration

Registration for the Winter/Spring 2015 semester of South Hall Homeschool Co-Op is open!

Here are the details:

Our meeting time and location will remain the same-- Tuesday afternoons @ Hopewell Baptist Church (Oakwood/Gainesville area). The optional PE Games period will begin at 1:15 pm and regular class sessions will start at 2:00 pm.

In order to be eligible for discounted fees for lead/co-lead teachers, your class subject must be pre-approved by Wendy or Rachael (please email or call us to discuss).  Families new to SHHC this year are eligible to participate as "assistants only" during their first year-- or they are certainly welcome to teach/co-lead teach a class!!!

All new SHHC families must complete a Registration Form, Participation Agreement and sign a Statement of Faith (links in the sidebar). Please email us if you need the address to send your documents and/or registration fees. Payment may be made by cash, check or PayPal (links in the sidebar).  Please know if you choose to pay via PayPal, you will see a small addition to your total which is to cover the cost of PayPal's fees.

Our official list of class offerings for the Winter/Spring semester will be published around November 19th.  New families wishing to take advantage of early registration discounts, please be aware that our classes will be available for children from preschool through middle/high school as well as childcare for infants. Elementary age and higher classes will be available in age-appropriate ranges (typically K-2nd, 3rd-5th, 6th and up and High School only). Our parent-led classes are typically enrichment type-- you can see the actual classes we've offered in the past at the link on the sidebar.  If you have questions about potential class offerings for the upcoming semester, please email us and we'll be happy to let you know which classes we currently have teachers available for.


Early Registration Dates-- October 14- November 11th
Early Registration Family Membership Fees-- Lead Teacher ($25), Co-Lead Teacher ($35), New Families ONLY-- first or second semester participating with SHHC ($45)

Regular Registration Dates-- November 12th- December 15th
Regular Registration Family Membership Fees-- $60 (current/previous members may be asked to co-teach a class if needed)

Winter/Spring Semester Important Dates
Tuesday, January 13-- 1st day of classes (we will meet weekly for 12 weeks)
Tuesday, March 31-- last day of classes
February 10th-- Valentine's Party
Mid- April (date TBA)-- Spring Family Night Celebration

Registration Closed

Registration for the Fall Semester of SHHC is closed.  We will open registration for the Winter/Spring semester in mid-October.  Please email us to be notified of upcoming registration information or if you have any questions.

SHHC Classes for Fall 2014

SHHC is pleased to announce our class offerings for the Fall 2014 semester.

SHHC Family Membership is open until July 31, 2014 or until all membership slots are filled.   All families are required to be members of SHHC in order to attend our Co-Op classes. Class Registration for specific classes will be held on August 4th, 2014 and details for that will be released only to current SHHC members via email.   Family Membership fees ($60)  cover enrollment for all children in your family into one class per class period (two) for the entire 12 week semester. In order to register your family for membership, you must submit the three registration documents and your fees payment (either by check or PayPal.).  Please email us at the address on the blog sidebar if you need a mailing address to send your documents.

Please note that while we are making every effort ensure that these are the classes  that will be offered this Fall, there remains the possibility of changes needing to be made due to unforeseen circumstances.  Also, please be aware that some of these classes may require an additional small supply fee which will be indicated prior to Class Registration on August 4th, 2014.

 

If you have any additional questions, please contact us via email.

 

 

K-2nd

“How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World”

This class will be based on the book by Marjorie Priceman.  Since the market is closed we will have to travel the world to find the ingredients for our pie.  We will study geography, learn how different foods are grown and harvested, make crafts, throw in some math (graphing, measuring, etc..)  and of course make an apple pie.  The students will complete a notebook with all that they have done.  Supply fee will be $3 per child.

Animal Crafts

After reading a story or sharing facts about a specific animal, the students will use a variety of art media to create a different animal craft each week. 

Read and Find Out Science

Hands-on science class covering a variety of topics.  Based on the book series “Read and Find Out Science”. 

Fruits of the Spirit

Learn about Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness and Self-Control in a fun, hands-on and interactive way!

 

3^rd-5^th

Mystery Boxes: Scientific Method

Kids will break into teams and use the scientific method to conclude what was put into a sealed box.  They will use lab sheets to write down their reasoning and have a class discussion before the big reveal.

Gardening 101

 Do you like to play in the dirt? Would you like to learn the basics to growing your own food. Join us to learn about cool and warm season fruits and vegetables, the life cycle of plants, photosynthesis, composting, the food web, role of pollinators, bugs and much more.  Supply fee will be $5 per child.

Animal Kingdom Notebooking

We will be notebooking through the Animal Kingdom with AIG’s “The World of Animals”. Each week we will look at one group of animals both vertebrates and invertebrates. We will identify characteristics, classifying as well as identifying which day they were created.  Supply fee will be $2 per child.  Donations of animal magazines/stickers/pictures may be requested.

American Girl

American History taught with American Girl Dolls through crafts, activities, and books covering the 19^th and 20^th centuries.

 

6^th and Up

Pop Art Appreciation

Pop Art was the art of popular culture. It was brash, young and fun and included different styles of painting and sculpture from various countries.  Possible artists we might learn about are Andy Warhol, Roy Lichenstein, Jasper Johns and others.  We will also replicate some of their famous pieces.  ** Class fee will be $10 for art supplies.

Tolkien Study: The Hobbit/Lord of the Rings

Come with us, as we journey into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien.  We will explore 4 of his books, The Hobbit, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and Return of the King.  Students will be required to read the Hobbit.  They also need to be familiar with the other 3 novels, whether through reading them or watching the movies.  Parents, we will possibly be watching excerpts from all of the movies. 

Claymation

Students will learn about a stop motion technique called claymation.  We will discuss the history of Claymation, and a famous movie, Chicken Run.  Students will work in teams to create a storyboard, build clay characters/props, design a set, and take pictures all leading up to the making of their own animated short film using computer software.  Claymation not only allows students to be creative story writers, but hands on sculptors and builders.  Supply fee will be $5 per child.

Survival Skills

We will be practicing some of the skills necessary for surviving in both backcountry and urban settings. Planned topics include: Levels of awareness, fire starting methods, rocket stove assembly, knot tying, survival shelter construction, Morse code, water filtration, and more. Students will need to supply a few items for this class.

 

High School (8^th and up)

Public Speaking

"Surveys about our fears commonly show fear of public speaking at the top of the list.  Our fear of standing up in front of a group and talking is so great that we fear it more than death, in surveys at least." - Dr. Croston, Ph.D., Psychology Today.

 Whether you have a fear of giving a speech in public or just a fear of ordering out loud in the fast food line, you still have to communicate with other people. How do I learn to relax and get my thoughts out?  This year we are offering a Public Speaking Class using the textbook "Secrets of Great Communicators", by Jeff Myers.  We will be studying great speakers such as Ronald Reagan and Winston Churchill and applying what we learn in class.  By working together we will take the fear out of communicating and learn the skills to go impact our world. 

 This class is being offered so the parent can count it as a high-school speech elective for 8th - 12th grade students and will include "homework".  Students will need to complete reading, note taking and speech assignments during the week.  ** Class fee will be required to cover the cost of the textbook for each student.  Supply fee will be $14 per child to cover the student workbook.

 
Basic Life Skills

Class will cover a variety of topics including Banking 101, Budgeting, How to write a resume/prepare for a job interview, Basic household repairs, Gardening/Food preservation, Emergency preparedness, Sewing basics, Meal planning/Grocery shopping and more.  Class will require several hours of homework/research/projects each week. *This class is open to middle school students  there is space available-- they will not have to complete the same assignments given for high school credit.  Class will have enough work assigned so that it could be counted for 1/2 credit elective of Home Economics.  Supply fee of $15 per child.

  

Also, Apologia Biology (a high school level Biology class) is being offered at Hopewell Baptist from 12:00-2:30 (through 1^st period) by Carol Hecox .  Class and Supply fees for this class are completely separate from Co-Op,  would be paid directly to Carol and do not require Co-Op membership.  Please contact us if you would like more information about this.

Fall 2014 Registration Now Open

Registration for the Fall 2014 semester of South Hall Homeschool Co-Op is open!

Here are the details:

Our meeting time and location will remain the same-- Tuesday afternoons @ Hopewell Baptist Church. The optional PE Games period will begin at 1:15 pm and regular class sessions will start at 2:00.

In order to be eligible for discounted fees for lead/co-lead teachers, your class subject must be pre-approved by Wendy or Rachael (please email or call us to discuss).  Families new to SHHC this year are eligible to participate as "assistants only" during their first year-- or they are certainly welcome to teach/co-lead teach a class!!!

All new SHHC families must complete a Registration Form, Participation Agreement and sign a Statement of Faith (links in the sidebar). Please email us if you need the address to send your documents and/or registration fees. Payment may be made by cash, check or PayPal (links in the sidebar).  Please know if you choose to pay via PayPal, you will see a small addition to your total which is to cover the cost of PayPal's fees.

Our list of class offerings will be published around July 1st.  New families wishing to take advantage of early registration discounts, please be aware that our classes will be available for children from preschool through middle/high school as well as childcare for infants. Elementary age and higher classes will be available in age-appropriate ranges (typically K-2nd, 3rd-5th and 6th and up). Our parent-led classes are typically enrichment type-- you can see the actual classes we've offered in the past at the link on the sidebar.  If you have questions about potential classes for this fall before July 1st, please email us and we'll be happy to let you know which classes we currently have teachers for.


Early Registration Dates-- Wednesday, May 14- Sunday, June 30
Early Registration Family Membership Fees-- Lead Teacher ($25), Co-Lead Teacher ($35), New Families ONLY ($45)

Regular Registration Dates-- July 1- July 31.
Regular Registration Family Membership Fees-- $60 (current/previous members may be asked to co-teach a class if needed)

Fall Semester Important Dates
Tuesday, September 2-- 1st day of classes (we will meet weekly for 12 weeks)
Tuesday, November 19-- last day of classes
Friday, October 3-- Field trip to "Sleeping Beauty" @ Brenau
Tuesday, December 9-- Christmas Party/Bartering Market (tentative)

 

If you have any questions, please email us at southhallhomeschoolcoop@hotmail.com.

 

SHHC T-shirts now available!!!

The Yearbook Class is selling SHHC t-shirts!!  The shirts will be black with the SHHC logo printed on the front and will be available in all sizes from child small through adult XL.  The cost will be $12 per shirt. 

This is a sample of the shirts made for the Yearbook Class last spring.  It will look very similar to this except that the colors of the logo will be primary colors (red, blue, yellow, green).