HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
~ Vision ~
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.
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, and 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.
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.
-DESCRIPTIONS-
Advanced Writing
Teacher: Heather Anderson
Ages: 14+
Students will focus on writing skills to prepare them for college and career. They will practice descriptive, informational, and narrative writing over the course of several essays. Students should have a good grasp of mechanics and proper sentence structure.
$15 additional material fee.
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.
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.
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.
Health & Economics
Teacher: Lisa Barrett
Ages 13+
Health will use books 3&4 of LifePacs, along with print-outs from Nutrition 101: Choose Life. You will need to purchase the two consumable Life Pac books from Alpha & Omega. Total cost for both books will be $22.00. We will cover select body systems, discuss emotions, hygiene, spiritual health, first aid and safety, as well as incorporate preparing recipes from Nutrition 101 in class!
Home Economics
Teacher: Adonna Pryor
Ages: 13+ *Girls Only
Fall semester will focus on culinary skills, and spring will cover sewing, cleaning, and basic life skills. Much of this class will involve hands-on learning, and the $40 fee includes textbook & supplies.
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.
Spanish I
9th-12th grades
Teacher: Rosa Aranda
This class is designed to enable students to speak, understand, read, and write basic Spanish in most everyday contexts. This pursuit is a process that involves five levels of learning: rote memorization, learning to handle new forms and structures, teacher-directed translation, learning to speak independently, and ultimately, being able to express your personal thoughts and desires. Each class will include the following elements to help reach these goals: conversation, pronunciation, word formation, grammar lesson, vocabulary lesson, and homework assignments. We will be using Por todo el mundo by A Beka Book Publications as the text for this class.
Spanish II
9th-12th grades
Teacher: Rosa Aranda
Continuing upon the foundation laid in Spanish I, this class is designed to enable students to speak, understand, read, and write basic Spanish in most everyday contexts. The semester will begin with a thorough review of Spanish I and continue with the second book of Por todo el mundo. Learning a foreign language is a process that involves five levels of learning: rote memorization, learning to handle new forms and structures, teacher-directed translation, learning to speak independently, and ultimately, being able to express your personal thoughts and desires. Each class will include the following elements to help reach three goals: conversation, pronunciation, word formation, grammar lesson, vocabulary lesson, and homework assignments.
US History
Teacher: Adonna Pryor
Ages: 14+
A study of original documents with timelines and maps will comprehensively cover the history of the United States. Outside reading will be required. If all projects are completed, students will be eligible for 1 US History Credit and 1/2 US Lit. Credit.
$40 fee per family includes textbook and workbook.
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.