Winter/Spring 2017 Classes

SHHC is pleased to announce our class offerings for the Winter/Spring 2017 semester.

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 and end by 3:35 pm.

All new SHHC families must complete a Registration Form, Participation Agreement and sign a Statement of Faith (links in the sidebar) as well as pay a Family Membership Fee. Family Membership fees cover enrollment for all children in your family into one class per class period (two) for the entire 12 week semester.

Payment may be made by cash, check or PayPal (links in the sidebar).  Documents may be downloaded, scanned and submitted via email. If you prefer to send them and/or registration fees via mail, please email us for our mailing address. 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.

Regular Registration -- November 2nd- December 2^nd (or until all spaces are filled)

Regular Registration Family Membership Fees-- $65

Class Registration—December 5th, 2016

Winter/Spring 2017 Semester Important Dates

Thursday, January 5th-- Mom's Night Out

Tuesday, January 10th-- 1st day of classes (we will meet weekly for 12 weeks)

Tuesday, February 14th-- Valentine's Day Party

Tuesday, March 28th-- last day of classes

Friday, April 21st-- Family Night (tentative)

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

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 supply fee which will be indicated prior to Class Registration on December 5th, 2016.

Winter/Spring 2017 Class Descriptions

1st period

K-2^nd grade

Fun With Literature: We will have hands-on fun while exploring children's literature.  We will read approximately one book per week and complete history, science, math, or art activities that correlate with our book.

Sea Creatures: This will be a hands-on unit study about all the fun animals that are found in oceans around the world.

3^rd-5^th grade

Georgia State Study: Learn about our state and make a state notebook covering topics such as state symbols, geographic regions, government, tourism, famous people/inventions, industry and more!

Bigger Builders: a STEM-focused class that challenges students to think about how to build all sorts of structures. Hands-on activities will be a major part of this class.

6^th- 12^th grade

Minecraft:  We will be combining Minecraft with Art, Science, Math and Social studies activities and projects.  Come join us for all the fun! A personal electronic device (ipad/tablet/laptop/kindle) with Minecraft loaded on it will be required for each student.

World War II:  This class will use movie clips, possibly a movie, projects, and activities to investigate people, music, and events of World War II.  While we have no plans to show piles of bodies from concentration camps, we will see and discuss film footage from news reels, movies, and still pictures.  We would like to invite some WWII veterans to visit this class. Supply fee: $10 per child.

Comic Book Heroes:  Calling all superhero fans!  Who is your favorite superhero?  Do you know his or her history?  Would you like to develop your own comic book hero?  Here's the class for you.  We will dive into the background of comic book heroes.  We will examine basic storylines and character development using comic book format.  Also, we will practice grading actual comics to determine value for collecting.  Our final project will be developing group comic books with new heroes from your own imaginations.  Note:  You do not have to be an "artist" for this class but everyone will need to participate in the story-building process within a small group.

Art Exploration:  This class will cover a variety of arts and crafts mediums.  Mrs. Terri (from Scripture Art Journaling) will join us for several weeks teaching a variety of art techniques (which may include watercolor and painting).  Mrs. Becky will introduce us to fiber art and possibly embroidery.   This will be a fun class if you enjoy art and crafting! Supply fee: will likely be required. 

2nd period

K-2^nd grade

Weather Science: Have you ever wondered what clouds were made of? How to make a rainbow? Or just want to know more about severe weather and so much more??? We will learn all about this and more in this weather class by reading books, doing experiments and making fun weather related crafts!

Young Artists: In this introduction to art, we will explore the 7 elements of art (line, shape, color, value, texture, form and space) with hands-on activities and visual examples. Other topics may include famous artists and their work, different art techniques, some art history and how to properly critique artwork in a kind, meaningful way.

3^rd-5^th grade

“See the Light” Art Class: Each lesson provides kids with progressive, hands-on tools to learn everything from basic art skills before tackling tougher challenges and more advanced topics and techniques.  This class will use the DVD series “See the Light” where master artist, Pat Knepley, teaches step-by-step drawing lessons combined with Scripture.  Supply fee: $10 per child for an art kit that the student will use in class and will take home at the end of the semester.

Explosive Science: From glow sticks (chemiluminessence) to growing soap, come spend time with us figuring out the science behind lava lamps, Coke and Mentos (data logging), Archimedes scale (dispersion), dry ice bubbles (sublimation) and so much more. 

3^rd-6^th grade

Lego Mindstorms Part 2: This class is a continuation of the first semester class that focused on learning how to program robots using the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Robotics System. Students will use their previously acquired programming skills to complete fun challenges with the robots.  Pre-requisite: Intro to Mindstorms Class is required.

6^th- 12^th grade

Mini Weapons: We will build "a secret agent arsenal" based on the book, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2, by John Austin. Possible projects include a Binder Beretta 92, a Cotton Swab 38 Special, plus many more. Students must be capable of safely using craft/razor knives to cut plastic pieces (empty glue sticks, marker casings, milk caps). 

Personal Finance Class (Part 2) – This class is a continuation from the first semester but is open to new students and will focus on different topics than the first semester. Topics that will be discussed second semester include bargain shopping, financing your education after high school, being an educated buyer, money and relationships, giving and much more.   The DVDs for the class are from Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance. These DVD’s are highly entertaining and focus on the basics of how to win with money. The class also involves fun life application activities. 

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. Additionally access to a computer is required in order to complete layout assignments. 

Sweet Shop: We will delve into the history of candy, why it has become such a cultural staple and make a variety of some to try and take home.  Supply Fee:  $5 per student.

SHHC Fall 2015 Classes

SHHC is pleased to announce our class offerings for the Fall 2015 semester.

SHHC Family Membership is open until July 31, 2015 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 3rd,  2015 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 supply fee which will be indicated prior to Class Registration on August 3rd, 2015.

 

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

 

 

 

1^st period

K-2^nd

Holidays: This class will be a unit study on US holidays with a focus on their history and traditions.  It will include many hands on activities.

Loving Literature: This will be an activity based literature class.  We will read classic children’s stories and have activities related to the stories which may include things like lapbooks, games, crafts, etc.

 3^rd-5^th

Artistic-al, Scientific-al Adventures: Art meets Science?  Who would have known? As students are learning about famous artists and their works, they will also be introduced to basic science concepts each week. They will create their own masterpieces and watch science happen right before their eyes!  The projects will be sent home each week, with an artist bio and an explanation of the science concept. Supply fee: $5 per student.

Travel Around the World: Come take a journey around the world!  We will explore the culture and traditions of a variety of countries as well as engage in fun hands-on activities like cooking traditional foods from each country we visit.  Supply fee: $5 per student.

 6^th and up

Introduction to Cake Decorating: We will learn the basics of beginning cake decorating from making icing and frosting a cake to learning how to use basic decorating tools.  Students will have a chance to practice new skills each week which will include such things as stars, borders, writing, flowers and leaves.  We will also explore cupcake & cookie decorating.  Class size will be limited to 10 students and priority will be given by age and to students who have not previously taken this class.   Supply fee: $20 per student (will include tools that the students get to keep at the end of class).

Movies as Literature: We will watch 2 or 3 classic movies during class (TBD at present—under consideration are “Shane”, “The Quiet Man” and “The Music Man”) to introduce and study the elements of literary analysis. This class will not only give students the tools to appreciate good books more fully, but will equip them with the ability to begin to discern underlying messages in movies rather than simply absorb them.

 7^th & up

Roots of Liberty : This class is not just another lecture on the Constitution. Each week we will view and discuss a portion of a seminar in which KrisAnne Hall of Liberty First presents the 700+ year history that gave us our founding documents – proving that our founding documents were not created on a whim and that they are reliable and relevant. In addition to the history of the Bill of Rights, KrisAnne presents each of the first ten amendments in their context - in the words and history of our founders. As you enter adulthood, it is extremely important to know not only what your rights are, but why you have them. (No supply fee. A list of optional activities and reading will be provided for those who wish to supplement this class either for high school credit or for fun.  Also, this class will be open to 6^th graders who are interested in this topic and advanced discussions.)

 

2^nd period

K-2^nd

Missionary Stories: This class will focus on real-life stories of missionaries, including God's protection, provision and "everyday" miracles. We'll also study the culture, food, language and geography of the countries where the missionaries serve.

K-3^rd

Superpowers for Success: Want to sharpen some of your Superpower Skills?  This class will help you improve your superpower skills of making a great first impression (refine your handshake, make introductions, and dressing the part) and communicating effectively (interrupting politely, being a good friend, and writing thank you notes).  Naturally you have to keep up your Super Strength, so we'll learn about setting the table, fun ways to fold napkins, and what to do when (Ewwww!) you're served a food that is just plain yucky!  We will end the semester with a Super Party where we can practice our Super Skills!

 

3^rd-5^th

Bird Nerds: We're going to learn to identify different birds, construct bird feeders and bird houses.  We'll learn about what owls eat by dissecting owl pellets.  We will perform many more "egg"speriments along the way.

4^th and up

Team Sports: This intramural, low-key, class will learn the fundamentals of several team sports: Flag Football, Slow-pitch Softball and Volleyball.  The semester will be broken up into three, four week periods, concentrating on one sport at a time.  Early weeks will be in the classroom exploring each sport’s history, position names and responsibilities, equipment requirements, and strategies of the game.  The class will also work on teamwork and other core values (wisdom, initiative, compassion, self-control, etc.).  The class will then move outside, broken into two teams to play the sports.

 

6^th and up

Scripture Art Journaling: Based on the ebook, A Year of Art Journaling, this class is a beginner course in artful discovery for anyone interested in the creative world of art journaling, with a focus on creating a weekly page based on a scripture.  For the student who wants a way to tap into their creative reserves in an art form that doesn’t measure results, but instead encourages discovery and exploration.  Supply fee and/or supply list will be required.

(*** This class is still PENDING final approval***) Ecopolis: This class is an economics/government resource where each person in the class plays a part in a simulated town.  Students get a chance to have jobs, make speeches, elect officials, pay taxes, compete in business and more.

Winter/Spring 2014 Classes

SHHC is pleased to announce our class offerings for the Winter/Spring 2014 semester.

Family Membership is open until December 15th, 2013 or until all membership slots are filled.  All families are required to be members of SHHC in order to attend our Co-Op classes.  Family Membership fees cover enrollment for all of your children 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 17, 2013.

 

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

 

K-2nd

 

Little House Books & Crafts: Make crafts from My Little House Crafts Book to learn how Laura and other pioneers lived, worked, and “made-do” with what they could fashion for themselves.  My First Little House books will be used to provide the background story for each craft.

Draw Write Now “Animals” : Use the Draw Write Now book series to learn about animals.  Students will be making an animal notebook/journal.  May also include other literature and activities.

Olympics Unit Study:  Prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games by learning all about the Olympics!

Dinosaurs Unit Study: In this hands-on class, we will explore the dinosaurs from a creation science perspective. We plan to do lots of fun activities like make fossils and play classification games.

 

3rd-5th

Duct Tape Weapons: In this class we will study the weapons of Medieval Warfare & their uses, then construct our own weapons using pvc pipe, foam, cardboard, & duct tape. (Each child will keep the weapons they make). We will also learn and become familiar with the rules of war and what it means to be chivalrous in warfare!

Poetry Unit Study: A creative and structured class where we will be learning the history of poetry, learning the different styles and creating our own works of art.

Getting to Know Great Artists:  Students will learn a bit about artist biographies and their most famous works, while creating a replica of their masterpieces.  They will also compile their own personal portfolio to be taken home at the end of the semester.

Solar System Unit Study: The class will include making a notebook with information about planets, stars, etc. as well as each child creating their own solar system model.

A Trip Around the World:  Countries, Crafts and Cooking… We will be  learning interesting facts and the way of life in 6 different countries (Venezuela, Antarctica, South Africa, Israel, Italy, and Russia). and making and craft and cooking an authentic recipe from each country. 

 

 

 

5th and up

Mini Weapons: We will be manufacturing gadgets based on the book, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2, by John Austin. Planned projects include a Binder Beretta 92, a Cotton Swab 38 Special, and a Mint Tin Catapult. Students must be capable of safely using craft/razor knives to cut plastic pieces (empty glue sticks, marker casings, milk caps). 

 

6th and up

Let’s Get Creative!—Part II:  We will be using drama games, group activities, and class projects to help kids think creatively.  “But I’m not an actor!”  No problem.  There is a lot more to being creative than just “acting”.  Observation, memorization, sensory awareness, nonverbal communication, trust, cooperation, thinking outside the box, etc… The skills we use in this class go far beyond the stage. 

Care/Auto Maintenance:  Do you know how a car works? If you’re planning on driving one day, there are lots of things about an automobile that you should know!  This will be a hands-on class for guys and girls. You will go over a car bumper to bumper, learn parts of the car, learn how to check tire pressure and change a tire, learn how to change oil, etc.. Participants will have the opportunity to view a private car collection. 

Team Building with Teens: We will do activities and creative games that will build self-esteem, teamwork skills, leadership, communication, coping skills, decision making, etc.

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.

Crime Solvers: We will be looking at three fictional criminal cases. Beginning with an evaluation of the crime scene photos, the student investigators will analyze lab reports, phone messages, and interviews to extract key information. Students will sort through the evidence as they work to identify the person responsible for each crime. Students are given additional sets of information as they make their way through the case, requiring them to reevaluate their potential suspect each week. The students will explain the means, motive, and opportunity for each of the suspects in addition to a thorough analysis of the evidence and a recreation of the case. Eventually students are able to determine which suspect should be charged with the crime!

A summer break...but not really!

We ended our spring semester with in our first ever (and likely to be repeated!) Family Night Program & BBQ! What a super night of fun and fellowship. And what talented kids we have!!

Although classes have ended for this semester, SHHC does plan to get together for some fun activities (park & pool days) over the summer. Please email us at the address listed on the sidebar if you'd like to be included in our email distribution list.

Early registration for our fall semester will begin in June so stay tuned for details (they will be posted on the blog and via the email distribution list). We also have some exciting changes ahead for SHHC that you won't want to miss!

Happy Summer Everyone!

2009-2010 Calendar

Registration Dates:

Early Registration Closes: Wednesday, July 15
Registration Closes: Monday, August 3

First Semester Class Dates:

September 8
September 15
September 22
September 29
October 6
October 20
October 27
November 3
November 10
November 17

Other Dates for First Semester:

October 13: No Classes, Fall Break
December 1: Bartering Market/Christmas Party (normal Co-op hours)

Second Semester Class Dates:

January 26
February 2
February 9
February 16
February 23
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
March 30

Other Dates for Second Semester:

Open House: April 13, 2010, 7:00 pm

Extras.....

Here is a list of extra activities for the 2008-09 school year....

Mom's Get-together: Thursday, August 14, 7:00, Wendy Timms' house
Tentative Field Trip (see previous post): Friday, November 14, 11:45, Good Night Moon
Tentative Christmas Party: December 2 (daytime)
Spring Open House: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 (evening)

2008-09 Schedule

First day of Co-op: September 9th
Fall Break: October 14th
Last day of fall semester: November 18th

First day of Spring Semester: January 27th
Last day of classes: March 31st

Daily Schedule:

Arrive/Set-up: 12:45
Class 1: 1:00-1:45
Class 2: 1:50-2:35
Clean-up: 2:35-2:45