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American Literature (Honors Option)
with Ginger Lockamy
Focusing on American authors from Nathaniel Hawthorne to Ray Bradbury, this course will cover important literature as well as the historical importance of the time period in which the literature is set or written. Class time will be spent discussing important themes and literary elements and making connections between the literature and the real world. We will cover important themes of friendship, honesty, forgiveness, prejudice, war, and more. Complete novels, plays, short stories, and poetry are included in this course, and tests and projects will be assigned throughout the year. An international trip is being planned for May 2027, available to all literature students. Honors option available.
Prerequisites: None
Grade Recommendations: 9-11th grade
Recommended credits: 0.5
Class Size: Min 8/Max 14
Course Meets: Tuesdays 8:30 am - 9:25 am
Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $280. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition. The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $115 payable by July 1 and November 1.
Accepted Forms of Payment: Zelle (preferred), Venmo, PayPal, cash/check
Required textbook & materials: Native American short stories, Early American poetry, The Scarlet Letter, The Crucible, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Up From Slavery, Shane, To Kill a Mockingbird, Farewell to Manzanar, Code Talker, Fahrenheit 451 (information about specific editions/translations will be sent out in May)
All Payments are non-refundable
Applied Chemistry (Honors Option)
with Thomas Dismukes
Applied Chemistry-Chemistry in the Kitchen - Honors Option Available
Get ready for a chemistry course like no other! This hands-on, engaging class takes the often abstract world of chemistry and brings it to life in a practical and fun way. Using exciting curriculum sources like Guest Hollow’s High School Kitchen, Culinary Reactions, and What Einstein Told His Cook, students will discover the fascinating chemistry behind everyday activities. Imagine your student exploring how chemical reactions affect the foods they eat, how the science of cooking can turn a simple recipe into a lesson in molecular gastronomy, and why those everyday “chemistry moments” are so much more than just basic science! This course not only strengthens understanding in a core scientific field but also connects these concepts to real-life experiences, showing how God’s creativity and intelligence are woven into the very fabric of creation. Whether your child is an aspiring scientist or just looking for a fun and meaningful way to learn, this course will spark their curiosity, inspire hands-on learning, and connect the dots between science and the world they live in. It’s chemistry with a twist—come join us, and let’s make learning an adventure!
Honors Credit:
If you are interested in having your student receive honors credit for this course, they will be required to do additional reading and write extra reports.
Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free—Course Fee: $550. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and will apply toward your overall tuition. The balance must be paid by July 1, or you may select a payment plan of $250, payable by July 1 and November 1.
Additional Fees: $100 yearly materials & lab fee, payable with the July tuition.
Accepted Payment Methods: Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App
Recommended credits: 1.0
Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 am - 9:25 am
Class size: Min 7/Max 16
Required Materials: The curriculum is a combination of multiple sources, including:
- Culinary Reactions: The Everyday Chemistry of Cooking by Simon Quellen Field (ISBN # 978-1569767061)
- Dr. Joe & What You Didn't Know: 177 Fascinating Questions About the Chemistry of Everyday Life (ISBN # 978-1550225778)
- What Einstein Told His Cook (ISBN # 978-0393329421)
- What Einstein Kept Under His Hat: Secrets of Science in the Kitchen (ISBN # 978-0393341652)
- The Joy of Chemistry (ISBN # 9798744694555)
- The Guest Hollow’s High School Kitchen Curriculum
You can find most books on Amazon for under $15 and/or in audiobook format. Additional books may be added throughout the course.
All Payments are non-refundable
Applied Math/Finance Literacy
with Wendy Marus
Did you know that Financial Literacy (Personal Finance) is now required for graduation in SC and NC? Applied Mathematics-Financial Literacy is a two-semester course designed to meet that requirement and help students understand the impact of individual choices on occupational goals and future earnings potential. A more real-world, project-based, practical math course. Students will experience real-world scenarios and apply the strategies covered in the course to make sound financial decisions.
They will design personal and household budgets; simulate the use of checking and savings accounts; demonstrate knowledge of finance, debt, and credit management; evaluate and understand insurance and taxes; understand the process of purchasing a car and home; analyze the cost of college; and discuss other related topics. This course will provide a foundational understanding of how to make informed personal financial decisions.
A foundation in Algebra 1 is helpful in understanding and completing the mathematical formulas covered in this course.
Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free—Course Fee: $550/$40 book fee. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit and book fee will be billed immediately upon registration and apply toward your overall tuition. The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $250 payable by July 1 and November 1.
Additional Fees: One-time $40 fee for the Foundations in Personal Finance book and online access, due with the deposit at registration. (You cannot use a used book because you need the online code.)
Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Cash, Venmo, CashApp, and Zelle
Recommended credits: 1.0 Math, 0.5 Financial Literacy
Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 - 9:25
Class Size: Min 6/Max 16
Required Material: Abeka Consumer Math in Christian Perspective (2nd ed.) https://www.christianbook.com/abeka-consumer-mathematics-in-christian-perspective/pd/226603?event=CPOF and Foundations in Personal Finance (provided)
All Payments are non-refundable
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Composition II - The Essay
with Ginger Lockamy
The focus of this course is expository writing, and development of a strong essay will be our focus. Students will write on a variety of topics and will learn to write strong thesis statements and present examples in support of their positions. We will finish the course with a focus on the personal essay, which will be helpful in scholarship applications and college admissions. This course is geared toward students who have been exposed to formal essay writing and who are ready to hone their advanced writing skills such as using transitions, improving word choice, writing clearly and concisely, and employing a variety of sentence structures. Important grammar skills will be covered (with a focus on skills commonly tested on the SAT) and put to use in weekly writing assignments. Composition I is not a prerequisite of Composition II, but any students who have not taken Composition I will be asked to submit a writing sample to assess readiness.
Prerequisites: None
Grade Recommendations: 10-12th grade
Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free—Course Fee: $300. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition. The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $125 payable by July 1 and November 1.
Accepted Forms of Payment: Zelle (preferred), Venmo, PayPal, cash/check
Recommended credits: 0.5
Class Size: Min 8/Max 14
Course Meets: Thursdays 8:30 am - 9:25 am
Required Materials: None. Teacher-created materials will be supplied.
All Payments are non-refundable
German 1 (Honors Option)
with Joy Aldridge
The goal of this class is to master the A1 level of German. In this course, students will learn: Beginning conversational German, alphabet, pronunciation, umlauts, grammar usage, and rules in the present tense, (second semester, we will begin with simple past, present perfect, and future). Vocabulary will include colors, numbers, greetings, objects, careers, and more! We will discuss culture, weather, castles, and food! I will share first-hand experiences, videos, interviews, news, current events, and some history. This course provides a good foundation for speaking German and learning about German people and culture. Leute und Kultur. Each semester works through a textbook as well as extra grammar work and external worksheets that will be part of learning. New online work! Quizzes on Canvas will be given along the way to ensure understanding, and projects and tests are given for cumulative assessments. Honors option available.
Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $500. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition. The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $225 payable by July 1 and November 1.
Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Cash, Zelle, and Venmo
Recommended credits: 1.0
Class Size: Min 4/Max 16
Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30 - 9:25am
Required Materials: Textbook German Demystified 3rd ed. www.google.com, additional workbook: German Grammar for Beginners, https://a.co/d/hZy1TES and vocabulary book: German Picture Dictionary Coloring Book https://a.co/d/bbs57yz
All Payments are non-refundable
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Photography
with Ed Aldridge
Taught by a seasoned professional editorial and sports photographer, this year-long course will help students become well-rounded in photography fundamentals. The class will cover six areas of instruction: camera types and controls, exposure triangle, lighting, composition, visual storytelling, and the digital darkroom (editing and presentation). Students will receive instruction, demonstration, and examples for each lesson before being tasked with an exercise to demonstrate the principles. Students will see what makes a successful image by participating in critiques of the photos they produced for the lessons. The class will culminate with the students presenting their best images in a gallery showing. Students will need to bring their cameras to photography class every day!
Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free—Course Fee: $450. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition. The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $200 payable by July 1 and November 1.
Accepted Payment Methods: PayPal, Apple Pay, cash, or check.
Recommended Credits: 1.0
Class Size: Min 6/Max 14
Course Meets: Thursdays 8:30 am - 9:25 am
Required materials: Students will be required to have a camera (DSLR or Mirrorless) that can be placed in manual mode (denoted by an M on the mode dial) and a monthly subscription to Adobes Creative Cloud (photography plan), which will cost $19.99 per month. Adobe Creative Cloud photography plan can be found here:https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html
All Payments are non-refundable