First Hour

8:30-9:25

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Beginner Sewing 

This class will be for everyone! It’s time to show off your creativity with our Beginner Sewing class! Students will be hand and machine sewing, working with leather, repairing damaged pieces, transforming simple garments, upcycling “second hand finds” and making entirely new creations. No prior sewing experience necessary. Material will be provided for NEW projects.

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Teacher Name: Abbey Vath

Aide: Needed

Class Fee: $35

Workload: 0-1

Required Supplies: Work supplies and new creation materials will be provided but students will be asked occasionally to bring in items for repair or transformation.

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Fit for a Purpose

Using the traditional Presidential Physical Fitness Test as our foundation, students will establish personal fitness goals, track their progress, learn proper exercise techniques, and learn the importance of healthy habits, nutrition, hydration, and recovery. Feel free to check out this website to see what your child’s age-appropriate goal will be for the semester!

 

White House Fitness

 

Activities will include running, shuttle runs, push-ups, curl-ups, planks, flexibility challenges, fitness circuits, and team competitions. Each week will also incorporate a Biblical lesson focused on qualities such as perseverance, discipline, self-control, humility, gratitude, stewardship, and encouragement.

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We will finish the semester with a final fitness assessment and a celebration of their individual growth and accomplishments.

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Teacher: Beth Ficek

Aide: TBD

Class Fee: $40

Class supplies:  Students should come dressed and ready to participate in physical activity each week. Athletic shoes, comfortable athletic clothing, a water bottle, a folder, and a pencil.

Students should have their hair secured away from their face and remove jewerly that could interfere with physical activity.​

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Second Hour

9:30-10:25

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MS Biology

ONLY CURRENT FALL STUDENTS

This full-year middle school introductory biology class is designed as an exciting bridge between the foundational learning of elementary school and the more rigorous demands of high school. In this course, students will be challenged with a higher level of critical thinking through weekly quizzes, structured lectures, and the establishment of strong note-taking routines. The curriculum covers key units including botany, cytology, zoology, age-appropriate human anatomy and the history and development of the field of biology itself. Each topic will be explored at an introductory, middle school level, touching on the fundamentals, to spark curiosity and provide a broad foundation for future learning. Hands-on labs will bring concepts to life, allowing students to observe, experiment, and discover biological principles in action.

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Teacher: Melissa Terhorst

Aide: Needed

Class Fee: $80 each semester - This is a year long class

Lab Fee: $70/year - This includes all lab materials

Workload: 3.5

Required Supplies: Single spiral-bound 5-subject lecture notebook with folder dividers (5-Star brand or similar) - or - 4 simple notebooks with 4 separate folders; home internet access; ruler; pencils; colored pencils; thin, black Sharpie; glue sticks; scissors; highlighters (min. 3 colors); colored pens (min. 3 colors)

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ASL 2

New students welcome

Ungraded Class: Students will continue to learn a variety of new units to enrich their abilities to converse more fluently in American Sign Language. This is a YEAR LONG class. Units will include: Brand Names, Community, House/Home, ASL Grammar-Parameters/Classifier study, Deaf Culture, Bible terms, Finance/Shopping, Civics/Government, Holidays, Adjectives/Character Traits, Storytelling and more!

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Teacher: Amy Moore      

Aide: TBD

Class Fee:$100

Workload: 1

Required Supplies: Dedicated binder. Many resources will be provided in customized handouts and materials, but this ASL book is used for part of this class.

Barron's American Sign Language: A Comprehensive Guide to ASL 1 and 2 with Online Video Practice

https://a.co/d/09h2RTu4​​​​​​​​​

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Homeowner How-To

What does it take to create, care for, and manage a home? In this course, students will learn the practical skills and everyday know-how needed to become responsible homeowners. We will be discussing meal planning, grocery shopping, cleaning, organization, laundry, budgeting, basic home maintenance, and hospitality. There will be demonstrations, problem-solving activities, and a weekly at-home assignment that encourages them to put what they learned into practice.

 

Please note: if your child is in 7th or 8th grade and you’d prefer no homework to be given, please let me know when you register!

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By the end of the course, students will have created a Homeowner Handbook filled with instructions, checklists, recipes, budgeting tools, and household reference guides to take with them into adulthood.

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Teacher: Beth Ficek     

Aide: TBD

Class Fee: $75

Workload: 2-3

Required Supplies: 30 clear sheet protectors, loose-leaf lined paper, highlighter, pencils, and scissors

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Church History: Foundations of the Christian Faith

Church history is one of the most important, and most neglected fields of study for the Christian. Through it we see how our brothers and sisters of the past developed doctrine, worked through schisms and heresies, and faced persecution, even being willing to lay down their lives for what they believed. In this class, we will learn how we stand on the shoulders of giants, learning about the church’s past triumphs and failures, the hardships and seasons of harvest, and ultimately, the great faith that can still encourage us today. Class will feature weekly spotlights on famous church fathers, with a heavy emphasis on Saint Augustine, and will be an abridged, yet intensive look at our Christian past.

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Teacher: Adam Larson

Aide: TBD

Workload: 4 (weekly reading, a paragraph in response to reading, and a final exam)

Class Fee: $45

Required Supplies: Pencil or pen, designated notebook and folder or binder with notebook paper. Students will need to purchase two books:

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1. The Confessions of Saint Augustine
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​2. The Story of Christianity: A Celebration of 2,000 Years of Faith​​​

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Third Hour

10:45-11:50

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IEW Time Travelers: Medieval History-Based Writing Course

ONLY CURRENT FALL STUDENTS 

Join us as we dive into medieval history through literature and the study of famous places and events all while learning to write with the Structure and Style. Our students will learn skills needed to organize various paper structures and to dress-up theirs papers with vocabulary, sentence openers, and more! This course is suitable for students at any level and can be scaled as needed. ​

  

Teacher: Rebecca Stempak

Aide: Needed

Class Fee: $100 each semester

Workload: 4

Required Supplies: Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons Student Book ($35), Portable Wall for Structure and Style ($9) OR Student Resource Packet from IEW ($19).

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Cosmetology: Nails and Spa 6th-12th​

New Students Welcome

This course is designed for students who are interested in expanding their cosmetology skills in a faster-paced, hands-on learning environment! We will begin with a brief review of foundational cosmetology techniques before moving into more advanced skills and applications. This semester, students will focus primarily on nail care, nail artistry, and spa services, with an emphasis on creativity, technique, and practical experience. Students will have opportunities to develop new skills, refine their techniques, and explore different aspects of the cosmetology industry in a fun and engaging environment. Both new and returning students are welcome, but students should be prepared for a faster-paced class with more advanced instruction.

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Teacher: Mandy Korzik

Aide: Beth Ficek        

Class Fee: $60           

Workload: 3

Required Supplies: Small and large round brush, combs, 1 inch curling iron, vanity mirror, nail polish or gel polish (kit with LED light can be purchased on Amazon) and your mannequin head.  

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New students will need to purchase this mannequin head.​

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Basic Architecture & Design​​​​​​

In this architecture and design course we will learn to draw from different perspectives, evaluate structures, recognize solid foundations and create eye-catching elevations. We will also touch on the historic buildings of visionary architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and Dame Zaha Hadid. Through fun activities like sketching designs and building models, students will have a chance to unleash their building creativity. 

Teacher: Abbey Vath

Aide: Sandy Norris

Class Fee: $45

Workload: 1-2

Required Supplies: Most work supplies will be provided. Students will be asked to obtain some model materials (mostly recyclables).

Fourth Hour

11:55-12:55

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Forensics 102​

ONLY CURRENT FALL STUDENTS

Forensics 102 is going to pick up right where Forensics 101 left off. We will continue exploring several fascinating topics of forensics including: toxicology, ballistics, blood evidence, entomology, anthropology, death investigation and careers in forensics. We will dive into each topic and go further than scratching the service as we do hands on activities as well. Forensics 101 is not a prerequisite, but encouraged. Sensitive topics may come up. 

  

Teacher: Melissa Terhorst

Aide: Stephanie Knudson-Feehan

Class Fee: $85 per semester

Lab Fee: $25          

Workload: 3

Required Supplies:: General school supplies, dedicated folder and 1/2 inch binder.​​

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Cartooning 2: Cartoons and Comic Book Creation

​Class Focus: Art

​Bring your stories to life from concept to final product! In this dynamic, hands-on course, students will build their own unique characters, detailed environments, and compelling storylines. Moving beyond basic single and three-panel formats, students will work week-by-week to write, draw, and assemble a complete, original comic book of at least 8 pages. Your final project can be finished in vibrant full color or classic black-and-white. (Enrollment of Cartooning 1 is not required. New students welcome! If you want the Cartooning 1 book you may purchase one for $20. Purchasing the book is completely optional and not required to join in for Cartooning 2).

 

You’ll have a little bit of homework each week, but don’t worry- it's fun!

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Teacher: Ed Smith

Aide: Natalie LeStronge

Class Fee: $40

Workload: 3

Required Supplies: All supplies will be provided​​

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The American Presidency: Leadership, History & Everyday Life​​

Explore American history through the lives, leadership, and legacies of the U.S. presidents while discovering what everyday life was like throughout our nation’s history. Using The Honest Book of Presidents from PragerU, students will examine presidential decisions, major historical events, and the political and social climate of each era. Through research, presentations, and class discussions, students will explore how Americans lived, worked, and experienced history while developing critical thinking, research, and public speaking skills.

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Course Expectations: Students will read approximately seven short chapters weekly, complete guided reading worksheets, and participate in class discussions. Students will also complete rotating presidential research assignments and brief presentations. Presentations are optional for middle school students, but weekly reading and worksheets are required for all students.

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Workload: 3-4 (MS) and 5 (HS)

Class Fee: $50

Instructor: Jen Matl

Aide: TBD

Required Supplies: Notebook, pen, and The Honest Book of Presidents (PragerU). Families should obtain the book before the first class, as reading and initial assignments will be due on the first day.