Category Archives: Classes Offered

Homeschool Group Riding Lessons

By Charlotte Cushman on

From Michelle Felver –

ANYONE in K-12 grades interested in using horseback for P.E. ?? The following information is from Mrs. O’Leary at Deep Sigh Horse Farm in Lobeco. We have had 2 successful years as a homeschool group riding with Barb, and have really enjoyed it. It is open to anyone in k – 12th grade, you do not have to be a part of CBCCA to participate. If you are interested please come to Deep Sigh Horse Farm on Aug 30 @ 11! Hope everyone has a SUPER schoolyear!

Michelle – felvers@hotmail.com

Deep Sigh –  dshorsefarm@gmail.com

Ok….Here we go…..

WE will be doing Home school as a PE for the new school year You can choose from these days and times. Wednesday 10- 12 , Thursday 10-12, or Friday 10-12….

I will only be accepting 6- 8 riders per session maximum.

Beginner 1 first Wednesday Starting Sept 5th,

Thursday Beginner level 2 Sept 6,

Friday Beginner level 3 – intermediate Sept 7th

Following week will be Intermediate to advanced riders Wed, Thursday, Friday 10-12 .

Each group will meet 2 x per month. Fee is $18.00 per student per lesson, Prepaid the first of each month.

Description of Skill levels:

Beginner level 1, Rider has little or no independent riding skills. Rider can sit on a horse with out assistance. General Age 5-8 years old.

Beginner level 2, Has had some independent riding. Can walk, stop and change direction with out assistance of a handler, can sit trot or post trot. Ages 7- 12

Beginner level 3 Can effectively complete a serpentine pattern, change of direction and maintain 2 point position or ride with out stirrups. Is able to sit trot and or post trot.

Intermediate riders : Can effectively control a horse while trotting, either sitting or posting. Can maintain gait and change direction with out slowing down. Can stop from the trot and walk

Advanced riders: Is comfortable at either the walk trot or canter and can change directions and speed with out loss of control. Understands the use of aides.

Please let me know if you are interested in participating in this program.

We will meet Thursday at 11:00 August 30th to complete enrollment packets and do our orientation.

Please email me with your child’s name age and skill level based on descriptions above.

I will assess each child individually if they are new to our program on the 30th.

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Does anyone want to do Marine Biology labs together?

By Charlotte Cushman on

From Sue Bingham

Email: bellamakes6@gmail.com

Hey all… There are several families that will be taking Marine Biology this year.  I wanted to see if there is an interest in all of us doing labs together and maybe, if you feel somewhat qualified, to lead them.  We will all do our modules at home but get together for labs.  If your interested let me know please. Thanks, Sue

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4H Cloverbuds Info

By Charlotte Cushman on

From Megan Shytle –

If you are interested in 4H Cloverbuds, age 5-8y/o. Please email me at meganshytle03@gmail.com.

This is the jist of it….. Every child is $10 for the year, this gives them a tshirt, county and state 4H membership. I have the forms to fill out. We will be starting our own group. Any parents that would like to volunteer I have volunteer forms and background check forms for you to fill outnts are free. What the club will consist of is 6 classes, 1 time a month through out the school year. I have the book that the lessons come out of. We can take turns teaching a lesson if we would like and we can meet where ever convient. As far as taking animals to fair that will come a little later in the year and the students will join up w/ which ever group of animals they want to present. I will explain that better later. I will have the forms to give w/ me from here on out, but will have a table at the CBCCA meeting too.

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Science Field study programs offered by Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute

By Charlotte Cushman on

FYI from Claudia –

Hello,

My name is Jenifer Gammon and I spoke with you back in the spring about Science Field study programs offered by Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute.  I just wanted to send a reminder e-mail about our programs and offer my name and phone number if you had any questions concerning the camps.  I’m more than happy to come to your schools and visit if needed also!

We run three different camps at my site, Camp Bob Cooper in Summerton, SC; Teaching KATE, E-Tech, and LEAD.

–          Teaching KATE – Environmental Sciences

Teaching Kids About The Environment is a three-day residential, interdisciplinary, hands-on learning experience for students from grade three through grade eight. The academically-based classes in forestry, soils, water ecology and wildlife resources make up the backbone of the program. Instructors guide the students to a greater understanding of the natural world and the inter-relationships between the four areas of study. Teaching KATE was developed by YLI and the Coalition for Natural Resources, and is endorsed by the S.C. Department of Education and is held at RM Cooper 4-H Leadership Center in Summerton, SC.

–          E-Tech – Technology/Science

E-Tech is a three-day residential, hands-on learning experience for students from grade three through grade eight. The program combines environmental science with technology. Students learn about soil, water, birding and forestry while incorporating the use of technology such as digital cameras and global positioning systems. Students then use a state-of-the-art computer lab to chart, graph and research their data with various software applications.

–          LEAD –  Adventure & Experiential Science

Leadership Education through Adventure Discovery or LEAD is a three-day residential, hands-on learning experience for students from grade five through grade twelve. The program offers students an experiential science and natural resources curriculum combined with adventure and leadership activities. This program is completely customizable with activity options that include high and low ropes elements, climbing, zip lining, canoeing and hiking.

The cost per student is $105.00.  That includes housing and food and activities.  The cost per chaperone is $50.00.  If you would like more information you can go to our website; www.clemson.edu/yli and go to the Outdoor Education page.

Jennifer Gammon

Assisstant Director of Programs

Camp Bob Cooper

803-460-3233

gammon@clemson.edu

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Civic Literacy Course from HSDLA

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FYI Civic Literacy Course from HSDLA

The Home School Legal Defense Association is proud to announce our newest civic literacy course, iCitizen! Developed by Generation Joshua, a department of HSLDA, iCitizen will equip your student with the political and historical knowledge every American needs to be an educated and engaged citizen.

The course highlights the purpose of the Constitution, the structure of America’s government economic system, the role of American diplomacy, expressions of patriotism, and provides an introduction to American parties and politics. Perfect as a half-credit, stand-alone civics course, iCitizen is also excellent preparation for accelerated middle school students, or for freshmen and sophomores planning to take advanced American government courses during their upperclassmen years.

iCitizen provides online testing and opportunities for customization to your family and child’s needs. Included with the course are suggested teaching plans, ranging anywhere from student directed self-study to intensive instructor involvement, with discussion questions, suggested essay topics and supplemental resources.

Here’s what people are saying about iCitizen:

“We highly recommend iCitizen to give your teen a thorough, working knowledge of our system of government and his or her role as a US citizen. The course is a wonderful lead-in to studying American government in depth.”—Diane Kummer, High School Consultant

Don’t miss this opportunity to train your student in responsible American citizenship! Your iCitizenpurchase features 1-year access to all online resources and quizzes for only $40 ($30 for HSLDA members).

Click here for more info: http://www.generationjoshua.org/dnn/Educate/iCitizen/tabid/637/Default.aspx

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Course Description for CBC Crossroads Choir

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From Claudia –

Maybe parents would like to consider having their home-schooled children participate in choir for course credit. Pastor Matt has given a description of the choir and as you can see it is not just singing! New members are always welcome–official practice begins on August 29 at 8:00pm.
 
In addition, the fall school of music program begins September 10th. If you would like more info on choir or music lessons you can call Laura or Pastor Matt at the church office. 
CROSSROADS CHOIR:
We rehearse about 40 regular hours over the school year, September to May, on Wednesday nights.  Add in the Saturday and Monday rehearsals for special programs plus performances on Wednesday and Sundays and special out-of-town trips and you easily come to 60 hours plus.
 
During regular Wednesday rehearsals, we learn new songs and prepare them for performance.  We do this by memorizing the texts and the various choral parts while learning the fundamentals of music theory.  This includes dynamics, key signatures, time signatures, rhythm, harmony and correct singing technique such as pitch, breathing, support, posture, solos, duets and producing the correct vowel sound.  Watching the director and ear-training are some skills vital to this class.  We spend a few moments each class talking about the meaning of the texts and the biblical basis for the songs.  Additionally, we spend time on speech and drama skills as we prepare our skits and readings for the performances.
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Spanish Classes Offered

By Charlotte Cushman on

From Kim Swanson –

Spanish classes in Beaufort and Bluffton
My name is Kim Swanson and I have been working with home school students for the past 6 years in both Spanish and Mathematics.  I have my secondary teaching certificate in Math and Spanish, with a Masters in Math, and have taught middle school, high school and college classes for 20 years.
This 2012-2013 school year I will be teaching
Spanish 1 (Bluffton—The Crescent)
Spanish 1 (Beaufort—Community Bible Church)
Spanish 2 (Beaufort and/or Bluffton based on need)
I am flexible on days and times (M-Th 10-2) so I will set them up once I have interested students and find a schedule that works for the majority.
We will use the Navegando textbook series which is a challenging, but outstanding, grammar based curriculum.  In class, we will focus on grammar and communication. The small class size (usually 4-6 students) allows all students to participate and learn to communicate effectively in Spanish.   At home the students will have homework, quizzes and tests to complete and turn in.  All grades will be calculated using Engrade, a free online gradebook that students and parents can view at their convenience.  These classes are best suited for students in 7th grade or higher, adults are more than welcome.  If you are interested in Spanish 2, you must have completed Spanish 1 with me or with an equivalent Spanish curriculum (Rosetta Stone does not count).Cost:  $200 per semester per student (additional sibling– $150 per semester).  This includes the Navegando textbook and workbook.  (Or $45/month plus a one time fee of $25 for books)Classes will start the week of Sept.10th and will finish the week of Dec.10th with breaks for Holidays.  The 2nd half of the classes will be offered starting in January.

If interested or have questions, e-mail krs429@yahoo.com or call 843-757-4122.

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CBC School of Music — Strings & MORE – FALL

By Charlotte Cushman on
Email Laura Caldwell for more Info – cbclaura@gmail.com
CBC School of Music — Strings & MORE
Hello everyone, it’s time to register for the new session of the CBC School of Music.  We will begin on Monday afternoon, September 10.  (It’s the Monday following Labor Day.)  We will offer classes in Strings & Guitar, much like last year, but we are wanting to know who might be interested in other instruments or voice lessons.
Please respond and let us know if you would be interested in lessons on brass, woodwind or percussion instruments, or voice lessons or piano lessons.
We will plan to offer the following classes starting on September 10.
  • Beginning Strings (violin, viola, cello)
  • Intermediate Strings
  • Advanced Strings, depending on interest and skill level
  • Beginning Guitar
  • Intermediate Guitar, depending on interest and skill level
Rates are $10.00 per student per class.  A class is one hour per week and these are group lessons. Payment is due Sept. 10.
Please email or call Laura Caldwell to register for Strings or to indicate interest in other areas. We will be sending additional info and specific class times.
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The Homeschool XChange Planning for Fall Schedule

By Charlotte Cushman on

FYI

From Cynthia Ford

Hello Fellow Homeschoolers!
Like the “three R’s” (reading ‘riting and ‘rithmetic) that we concentrate on during school time, summer’s “three “R’s”, rest, regroup and reconsider, are of equal importance. After taking a time of rest, the leaders of The Homeschool Xchange are ready to regroup and reconsider the plans for our upcoming school year. THX (our clever acronym) is a local co-op conveniently located between Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head and Savannah at Grace Coastal Church on Hwy 170.
We meet on Mondays from 9 – 12 noon. We are only one and a half years old and consequently, are experiencing growing pains. That’s why we are looking for your interest and input.  We have experienced teachers who are willing to volunteer their time, a church that is willing to give us space and seed money to keep the cost of participation down. The only thing missing is you and your family!
Here is the tentative schedule so far – with your input, there is potential to make this   co-op, a much needed entity in the Low Country, a success !
9 – 9:05 – Arrive and settle in
9:05 – 9:20 – “The Proverbial Way” – a gathering of all the students to learn from God’s Word
9:20 – 10:20 – Classes for preschool through high school and a special time where Mom’s gather together to exchange ideas, receive Christ-centered teaching and share some yummy snacks!
10:20 – 10:30 – Break and snack time for the students
10:30 – 11:15 – Classes for preschool – high school
11:15  – 12:00 – Classes for preschool – high school
12:00 – 12:15 – Closing & clean up
We already have teachers for the following classes:
Art
Gym
Logic and SAT prep for high school students
Science
Music
There is a low cost of $15 a month per student (discounts for multiple children) and the start date is September 17.
Interested? Please email impactivate@yahoo.com by AUGUST 3. We want to gather together for a few planning meetings and get THX underway.
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Marine Biology Classes Offered

By Charlotte Cushman on
FYI
From Cynthia Ford –
Dear Fellow Homeschoolers,
I am excited to offer the following classes. They are designed to help you give your homeschooled high schooler a top-notch education that is Christ-centered and will help them fulfill the plans that God has in store for them. I have been a teacher for over 25 years in both the public and private sector and have homeschooled my own children. I love teaching, but more than that I love seeing that “aha” moment in a student when school becomes a place where learning is loved and a concept is not just memorized, but understood. Let me help you help your child be all that God wants him to be!
Schedule of classes for the Fall / Spring 2012 – 2013 year.
Tuesday / Thursday Classes: (Students are required to come both days)
September 11, 2012 – May 28, 2013
8:30 -10:00 am- American History/Government/Literature (3 High School Credits) – This course is the prerequisite to an AP History course that will be taught next year. Included in this course will be the reading of American Literature, as well as writing composition requirements. Students will be required to come to two days of class and then finish the work on the other three days at home.  (See below for the textbook requirements and more information)
10:00 -11:00 am – Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1 (1 High School Credit)- As an experienced math teacher, I can help your child get through this unpopular subject. Understanding and doing well in Algebra is the key to understanding and doing well in high school science courses.
11:00 am -12:00 pm – Algebra 2 (1 High School Credit)- A course that will prepare your child to do well on the math portion of the SAT.
American History/Government/Literature –
This is a high school level course and will include papers, oral reports and reading. A student , regardless of age, is eligible to receive high school credit as long as the work is complete and done well.  If requirements are met and satisfactory grades are maintained throughout the year, the student will receive not only 1 High School credit for American History, but 1 credit for English (Literature, Writing and Composition)  and 1 credit for Bible. Therefore, if a 7th or 8th grader would like to take the course, they can either do it and receive high school credits, or they can choose to do less of the work and not receive the credit. (Hence, they would do fewer papers, oral reports and their tests would be on a lower level) Which ever one you choose, just indicate it on the registration form. Please note that only high school credits can be placed on your transcript and colleges only recognize courses that are on that transcript.
The textbook and literature books needed for this course are as follows:
Exploring America Volume 1 & 2 by Ray Notgrass
  • The Scarlet Letter (Nathaniel Hawthorne)
  • Narrative of the Life of David Crockett (David Crockett)
  • Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass (Frederick Douglass)
  • Uncle Tom’s Cabin (Harriet Beecher Stowe)
  • Company Aytch (Sam Watkins)
  • Little Women (Louisa May Alcott)
  • Humorous Stories and Sketches (Mark Twain)
  • In His Steps (Charles Sheldon)
  • Up From Slavery (Booker T. Washington)
  • Mama’s Bank Account (Kathryn Forbes)
  • Christy (Catherine Marshall)
  • To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee)
  • The Giver (Lois Lowry)
Since my daughter is college bound, this course is going to be taught as a prerequisite to the *AP United States History course which I am planning to teach in the fall of 2013.
*AP courses are given to help students pass an AP (Advanced Placement) exam so that they may receive College Credit. There are also CLEP exams, but the AP are more widely excepted by colleges. Also, you can just take any AP exam without doing coursework. However, if it is done that way, you may NOT indicate on your transcripts that an AP course was completed. Completing an AP course and taking the exam helps students win scholarships and get into many different colleges.
Pre-Algebra/Algebra
The textbook needed for this course is as follows:
If the student is taking Pre-Algebra: Math-U-See Pre Algebra
If the student is enrolling in the Algebra course: Math-U-See Algebra
This will be taught in the form of a math lab. Since many students have different areas they struggle with in Algebra, a group lesson will be taught, and then individual attention given. If you don’t know which book your child is ready for, there is a placement test that they can take online through Math-U-See.
Algebra 2
The textbook needed for this course is as follows:
Math-U-See Algebra 2
An explanation why I have chosen to use the Math-U-See Curriculum:
I have taught math to homeschool students, as well as public school students, for over 20 years. I have used Saxon, Teaching Textbooks and Math-U-See. All have their pros and cons. Math-U-See is a mastery approach while the other two use a spiral approach. The latter approach touches on concepts, leaves them before the child fully grasps them and then goes back to them later on. The mastery approach teaches the child to master a concept before moving on. Neither is better, it is just a different way of learning. However, for any curriculum this fact holds true – if a parent doesn’t understand math or has a “math phobia”, often times the child does.
With my method of teaching, I try and give the student a reason to learn math and, through my years of experience, can pick out problem areas and create a more individual plan to help that child succeed. I have a high success rate (Students scoring high on both their SAT and ACT) so if you are struggling to teach your child the higher maths, struggle no more! Let me help your child and thus, help you.
Tuition: (September – May)
1 course: $40/month
2 courses:  $75/month
MARINE BIOLOGY COURSES
Wednesdays, September 12, 2012 – May 29, 2013
FYI –
In conjunction with Coastal Carolina Discovery Museum,  I will be offering a Middle School/Jr. High Marine Biology Class as well as a High School Marine Biology Class. These will be complete academic courses and will include field trips and labs as well as generate science work for the rest of your school week. Both courses will be offered every Wednesday starting September 12 and run through the end of May. The Middle School/Junior High and High School Students would meet together from 1 – 2 pm and then the High Schoolers would stay until 3:30 pm.  On field trip days (at least once a month), all students would stay from 1 – 4 pm.
The textbook needed for middle school students:
Apologia Exploring Creation with Zoology 2
The textbook needed for high school students:
Apologia Marine Biology
Tuition: (September – May)
$35/month – Middle School/Junior High Students
$55/month – High School Students
The monthly fee includes all field trips and labs.
TO REGISTER:
To get a registration form, please email impactivate@yahoo.com
A $25 nonrefundable registration fee per student is required to secure a spot in a class.
There is limited space in each class and is secured on a first come, first serve basis.
Cynthia Ford has her BA in Science and Math as well as a MS in Education and Special Education. She has been teaching classes both in the public and private sector for over 25 years and has been a homeschooling mom for 20 years.
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