HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
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Peachtree Prep is a tutorial program designed to assist homeschool families with 9th-12th grade students who desire to earn high school credits required for graduation. Many courses, while definitely achievable at home, lend themselves to greater mastery when taught by professional teachers in a group setting. Peachtree Prep believes that in partnering with students and parents in this way, students can have a more engaging educational experience in high school and be better prepared for the transition into college courses.
Since the heart-beat of Peachtree Learning Center is the fine Arts, the first way we plan to partner with students and parents is by providing the opportunity to earn Fine Arts Elective Credits. Secondly, it is our pleasure to offer core-subjects required for high school graduation.
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Our partnership with parents
Peachtree Prep is designed to partner with parents who are the primary authority and educator for their children. As the primary authority and educator, it is the parent's responsibility to maintain accountability with their student's academic progress. Peachtree Prep teachers will provide 1 to 1.5 hours of classroom instruction (see course descriptions) each week, communicate course expectations through a course syllabus and online grade reporting.
Parents are responsible for enrolling their child with the supervising agency of their choice: either a church related school or local public school system. Parents are responsible for all testing and attendance/grade reporting to the agency of choice.
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Our plan
Fine Arts classes will be offered once a week, with a focus on mastery of art concepts through projects and assignments weekly. Academic classes will provide a once a week classroom experience with four days of assignments to be completed over the course week. Teachers will provide a course syllabus which will include the curriculum being used; classroom and academic expectations; and how grades will be determined for the class.
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Algebra 1
Teacher: Canaan Bowman
Ages: 13+
This course will prepare students for more advanced mathematical studies and study algebra through historical, practical, and theoretical lenses. Algebra is an indispensable tool in learning to think well and solve problems, even in non-math settings.
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Algebra 2
Teacher: Canaan Bowman
Ages: 13+
In this course, students will study more advanced algebra concepts not covered in Algebra 1 in preparation for more advanced math classes like Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Statistics. Algebra is a bedrock for logical thought processes and problem-solving skills.
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Biology
Teacher: Sherri Sparkman
Ages: 14+
This course will utilize A Beka Biology curriculum (students need to purchase student textbook) and will fulfill a high school credit science requirement.
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Creative Writing
Teacher: Joshua Rexford
Ages: 15+
Dive into the craft of writing stories that people believe in. Veteran writer, Joshua Rexford, guides you from the big picture building blocks down to the finishing details of what it takes to capture the hearts and minds of real people who will encounter your story. Whatever your area of interest or level of experience this class has something for you.
*Materials: Notebook, pens (no pencils), and "Save the Cat Writes a Novel" by Jessica Brody.
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Geometry
Teacher: Canaan Bowman
Ages: 13+
In this course, students will advance on their knowledge of geometry concepts learned in previous math classes with emphasis on proof and geometric constructions. Students will also have practice in applying algebra in geometry problems to keep these skills well-polished.
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Health *Fall Semester
Teacher: Sherri Sparkman
Ages 14+
Give your student the tools to develop good spiritual and physical health with Abeka Health for their high school requirement for graduation. This course emphasizes staying healthy through proper diet, exercise, and personal hygiene; also, this text gives tips for preventing disease and administering first aid. This class will encourage your child to be healthy physically and, more importantly, spiritually through the one semester study of Health in Christian Perspective.
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HS Literature
Teacher: Joshua Rexford
Ages: 14+
Whether it's a well-worn classic or the latest bestseller, the stories we read move us, teach us, and even shape the way we see the world. And, believe it or not, how we read is just as important and what we read. Learn the habits that will enable you to read with greater enjoyment, deeper understanding, Godly discernment, and whole new perspective on what makes stories great.
*Materials: Notebook, pen/pencils, "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, "Dracula" by Bram Stoker, "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, "Leeppike Ridge" by N. D. Wilson, and "The Hobbit" by J. R. R. Tolkien. Please note that ALL books need to be purchased by the first day pf class.
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Movies as Literature
Teacher: Joshua Rexford
Ages: 15+
As writer N. D. Wilson says, "stories are soul food", and in our story-saturated culture the most common way we interact with stories is through movies and shows. But how often do we stop to examine our diet? Students will learn how to approach the stories they find in films in the same way we approach literature by understanding how stories work and how they teach us. This process will teach them how to analyze movies for their artistic quality, their worldview, and their value as soul food!
*NOTES: Students will need a notebook and pens/pencils. This class will involve watching and analyzing moving in the classroom but occasionally movies will assigned as homework. A list of movies they will need access to at home will be sent out before class starts. The movies we plan to analyze in class include: "Pride and Prejudice", "It's a Wonderful Life", "Monsters Inc.", "Ever After", "October Baby", "Gettysburg", "Chariots of Fire", Mom's Night Out", etc. (All titles are subject to change)
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Personal Finance *Spring Semester
Teacher: Tabitha Rexford
Ages: 13+
The idea of managing your money can seem overwhelming but in reality the core principles of healthy finances are quite simple. Join financial coach, Tabitha Rexford, as she guides you through the basic foundations of good finance and the next steps for moving forward.
*Curriculum must be purchased through ramseysolutions.com. Please purchase curriculum in advance and bring to the first class!
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Physics
Teacher: Canaan Bowman
Ages: 14+
This class will study motion, forces, and different forms of energy and how those ideas relate to the physical world.
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Pre Calculus
Teacher: Canaan Bowman
Ages: 14+
Students will continue up the mathematical ladder by working through Trigonometry and other abstract concepts. Required to take Calculus; pre-requisite is Algebra 2!
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US Government/Economics
Teacher: Adonna Pryor
Ages: 13+
Government(1st semester): We will begin before the founding of the United States with a study of why our founders made the decision to form a Republic. From there we will focus on the US Constitution and the constitutions of various states, along with case law and how our government functions today.
Economics(2nd semester): The study of the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. We will focus on the behaviors and interactions of local and foreign economies. Your student will need a copy of Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell.
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US History
Teacher: Adonna Pryor
Ages: 14+
United States History using the text Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story by Wilfred M McClay. Students will need to purchase this book before the first week of classes. McClays says his text offers American readers, "an accurate, responsible, coherent, persuasive, and inspiring narrative of their own country." Weekly lessons include reading and workbook pages.
*A fee of $30 will be collected for printing of workbooks.
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Western Civilization
Teacher: Joshua Rexford
Ages: 15+
The Study of Western Civilization is more than a dusty list of names and dates, it's the story of how our society and culture were born. It is the rise and fall of empires and the day to day lives of ordinary people. And through it all God was at work. Join us as we take a journey from ancient times into the beginnings of the modern era. Along the way we'll learn how civilization grew from the fertile Crescent in Mesopotamia and follow its thread all the way through to the Renaissance and Reformation. Please NOTE that, while we will learn conventional eras and dates as well, this class will be taught from a young earth creationist perspective.
*Materials: Notebook, pen/pencils, CLEP Western Civilization I book (second revised edition by REA), and access to a podcast platform (Spotify, Amazon, etc.)
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World Geography
Teacher Adonna Pryor
Ages: 14+
In addition to studying maps and the globe, students will read 2 novels to incorporate stories of our world. If all projects are completed, students will be eligible for 1 geography credit.
$40 fee includes workbook and supplies.
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