SEEK GROUPS: SPRING
2009
Women’s Bible Study and Support
1st
Hour
A Heart Like His
*Note: This is part 2 of a year-long study. New participants are welcome but must complete the first five lessons of the workbook prior to the beginning of SEEK.
"A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David" is an in-depth study of the man the Bible calls a "man after God's own heart." In this study you will explore the pastures, caves, and palace of one of the most well-known figures in history. David will make you laugh and cry. He will delight you and disappoint you. He will make you want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. He is sure to capture your interest if you let him, and God is sure to change your heart...if you let Him.
Leader(s): Brenda Billington
Cost: $2
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a Bible, pen and workbook.
Homework: Participants will complete five
45-minute homework study sessions every two weeks.
Seasons of a Mothers Heart
*Note: This group is a continuation of our study of the book from last semester, but new participants are welcome!
We will discuss the real reason we should be homeschooling our children. We will review the first half of our text Seasons of a Mother's Heart and then cover chapters 7-12. I will share examples of my own homeschooling experience with my sons.
Leader(s): Lynn Custer
Cost: $3
Maximum # of participants: 20
Materials to bring: Participants will need a copy of the book, Seasons of a Mother's Heart by Sally Clarkson. I will have copies for sale in class.
Homework: Participants will read one
chapter every two weeks.
Mom, You're Incredible!
Mom's, in a world (and sometimes homes) that are pushing us down, come and be refreshed with the real joy of being a mom. One day our children will rise and call us blessed, but until then, may we encourage each other and read the joy that is set before us.
Leader(s): Carolyn Cuany
Cost: $5
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a copy of the book Mom, You're Incredible! by Linda Weber as well as a notebook for writing encouragement you receive.
Homework: Read a chapter weekly and come
willing to share what is on your heart.
Stand Firm in God's Grace
This study will look at key portions of I Peter using John MacArthur's New Testament Commentary as the main resource. Each week's study will include lecture, discussion and review of memory work. According to John MacArthur, "Peter wrote this letter at the outbreak of Nero's persecution, urging his readers to have hope and courage in the midst of terrible affliction. His words of encouragement still resonate today. Even when believers face suffering and hostility, they can rest in their salvation, live out their testimony, and look forward to Jesus' return."
Leader(s): Nancy Siedschlag
Cost: $12
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a Bible, pen, notebook (provided) and memory card set(provided).
Homework: Participants will choose one of
the three tracts for Scripture memorization from I Peter which will be quoted
weekly in class. There will be brief Bible reading of the text as well as
correlated verses assigned weekly. Occasionally there will be questions to
answer.
Women’s Bible Study and Support
2nd
Hour
Mom's Mentoring Moms
Each week will begin with a devotion followed by an open discussion. Over the semester, we will cover 12 different topics. We will gain insight, encouragement and wisdom as we share with each other what has and has not worked for us in our homeschooling journey. Topics will include: husbands/dads/principal; homeschooling multiple ages; time management; curriculum usage; and socialization. Come to enjoy each other and make new friends!
Leader(s): Sandra Erickson
Cost: $12
Maximum # of participants: 18
Materials to bring: Participants will need a notebook, pen, paper and Bible.
Homework: None
A Heart Like His
*Note: This is part 2 of a year-long study. New participants are welcome but must complete the first five lessons of the workbook prior to the beginning of SEEK.
"A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Through a Study of David" is an in-depth study of the man the Bible calls a "man after God's own heart." In this study you will explore the pastures, caves, and palace of one of the most well-known figures in history. David will make you laugh and cry. He will delight you and disappoint you. He will make you want to be just like him at times and nothing like him at others. He is sure to capture your interest if you let him, and God is sure to change your heart...if you let Him.
Leader(s): Nancy Siedschlag
Cost: $2
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a Bible, pen and workbook.
Homework: Participants will complete five
45-minute homework study sessions every two weeks.
Moms In Touch Prayer
Come pray with us! Using Bible verses to guide us, we will pray for our children, ourselves and SEEK. We will use the ACTS format (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication). Our materials come from "Moms In Touch International".
Leader(s): Debbie Schmidt
Cost: $5
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need to bring in their provided prayer notebook and their Bible each week.
Homework: Participants will need a moment
to think of a Bible verse to pray for one of their children each
week.
Search for Significance
This fantastic study encourages us to look at ourselves through God's glasses. When we look at ourselves we see ugly faces that need makeup, and our many failures as homeschool moms. We think we need to have perfect children, accomplish, achieve, and perform to feel good about ourselves. Through this study, Robert McGee challenges us to come to grips with the fact that the only One we should attempt to please is God. God sees beautiful, wonderful women, and wants us to embrace His love and acceptance instead of trying to perform so others will approve of us.
Leader(s): Robyn Crone
Cost: $25
Maximum # of participants: 20
Materials to bring: Participants will need the book The Search For Significance by Robert S. McGee and a pen.
Homework: Homework will require about one
hour per week to read the chapter and respond to questions.
Early Elementary (5-7 years old, 10/16/2000 to 10/15/2003)
1st
Hour
Saddle Up!
In this class, we will be studying horses in literature. We will be using the Billy and Blaze series of books, some Disney Princess storybooks, and some other great books with horses as their theme. The children will be learning about a variety of different types of horses and the different purposes of horses, such as riding, hauling, entertaining, etc. We will also be making stick horses that the children will take home upon completing the class.
Leader(s): Kelly Keen, Jacki St.John
Cost: $20
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: None
Homework: None
Field Day Games
Come join us this semester as we learn some basic sports skills and compete in field day! We will spend the semester developing skills for various field day games such as basketball, jump rope, hula-hoop, 50-meter dash, soccer and others. Then, the last few weeks of class we will hold a field day during class. We will plan to be inside when it is cold and outside as it warms up.
Leader(s): Cheryl Klassa, Wendie Redding
Cost: $16
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need to wear sneakers to class.
Homework: None
Space Camp
Space always captivates the imagination: the beauty, the enormity, the unknown. In this introduction to astronomy, students will discover God's wondrous wisdom in His design of the solar system as we learn about the planets, stars, and astronauts.
Leader(s): Cori Pearl, Ashley Tanas
Cost: $15
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: None
Homework: None
Medieval Times
Hear ye! Hear ye! Come join us on an adventure through Medieval Europe as we study various aspects of the Middle Ages and touch on the literature, history, and even science of the times. Each week we will have a hands-on activity to engage our minds and our senses as we have fun learning about this interesting period.
Leader(s): Dave Conklin, Stephanie Conklin
Cost: $20
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: none
Homework: none
Fine Motor Fun
This exciting class will consist of a variety of games, crafts and activities with the goal of improving coordination and skill at fine motor tasks. We will target scissor skills, pre-writing skills, finger/hand strength and coordination.
Leader(s): Ann Brown, Michelle Medina
Cost: $25
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: None
Homework: Any craft projects that are
started in class but not completed will be sent home with instructions so that
they may be completed if the parent desires. They do not need to be returned.
Additionally, the teachers will provide information and ideas for improving fine
motor skills at home which the parents may choose to incorporate in their daily
lives.
Winter to Spring
Ever wonder what animals hibernate and why? Does a tree die when it loses its leaves? Where do birds go in the winter? Then, in spring everything comes to life…animals have babies, birds build nests, plants shoot from the ground and trees wake from their slumber. Come join us as we explore the wonders of winter and spring as we look at God’s amazing creation. Topics covered will include: birds, trees, gardening, life cycles of frogs and butterflies, and flowers, just to name a few. We will read stories, make crafts and interact as we pretend to be some of the animal and plant life awakening for the spring season. We will also learn about the various parts of plants and trees, identify different birds and what makes them different, and look at animal homes and what they eat and much more.
Leader(s): Therese Mulcahy, Kim Willson
Cost: $15
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Each child needs to have a pair of scissors, (2)glue sticks, a pack of 24 crayons, and a pack of colored pencils.
Homework: None
Early Elementary (5-7 years old, 10/16/2000 to 10/15/2003)
2nd
Hour
Character Studies
In this class, we will be studying 9 character traits: Responsibility, Patience, Initiative, Self-Control, Punctuality, Resourcefulness, Discretion, Creativity, and Tolerance. We will be using examples in nature, such as the Bald Eagle, Monarch Butterfly, Whistling Swan, Black Bear, Cliff Swallow, Muskie, Red Fox, Raccoon, and Eastern Box Turtle, as well as stories in history from the lives of George Washington Carver and Abigail Adams. This class will be packed full of activities, crafts, games, and fun as we seek to understand and practice each of these good character traits.
Leader(s): Holly Brewster
Cost: $20
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Each week, students will need to bring a pencil and a backpack, as well as a binder which will be provided on the first day. Other common materials may be requested on an as-needed basis throughout the semester from those who have them available.
Homework: After each class, your child
will bring home a student guide with discussion questions in order to reinforce
and practice the character trait we learned that week. The children can
earn small prizes by doing extra activities at home which are explained in the
guides.
Whacky Time Music
This fun music class will engage children in activities that will strengthen basic music concepts and reading skills. Children will be taught fundamental concepts of music such as: rhythm, tempo, volume, pitch, meter, note values, time and key signatures, notes and more! Our focus instrument will be a set of Boomwhackers. Boomwhackers are brightly colored plastic tubes tuned by length to musical notes. Children make music by whacking the Boomwhacker on any hard surface. Whacky Time Music will incorporate literature, drama, games and movement.
Leader(s): Louise Lewis, Vicki Daniel
Cost: $40
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: None
Homework: None
Cooking Up A Good Book
Do you love to cook? Do you love to read? Then this is the class for you! Bring your appetite and your imagination each week as we explore a new book and some food to go along with it. We'll be reading about and eating pancakes, meatballs, pizza, burgers, milkshakes, lemonade, bread, and more!
Leader(s): Jennifer Toscano, Rebecca Webb
Cost: $25
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Students will need to bring a backpack to class each week.
Homework: None
Adventures In Art
Jump into fun and learning as we explore basic art skills and create wonderful works of art. Each class will focus on a different "tool" and "rule" of art such as line, color, pattern, shape, and so much more! We will be drawing, coloring, painting, sculpting and getting a little messy along the way.
Leader(s): Traci Lipe, Ann Ayers
Cost: $20
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a labeled smock or old shirt.
Homework: None
Adventures on the Magic School Bus
Come with us and take a journey on the Magic "Home" School bus! We will adventure to places around the world to study geography. We will also discover and learn about cool topics in science, such as the human body and germs, space, or even a trip into the ocean! We will be watching the Magic School Bus movies and reading the books in class on various subject matter. The students will complete either an art/craft project, a science experiment or workshets depending on the topic covered in class that day.
Leader(s): Latrelle Flecha, Jessica Franks
Cost: $20
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a pencil and a small binder or folder for papers and/or assignments. Optional art supplies such as a small set of colored pencils, crayons, markers, scissors, etc. would be helpful.
Homework: We will assign very little
homework, if any. It would be something quick and fun and take no more than
10-20 minutes perhaps twice a month.
Wacky Science
Come join the fun in Wacky Science with us! We will explore what happens when we mix some common household items to make Gooey Creation Gunk, World's Best Bubbles, Fruit of the Spirit Dough, and lots of other slimy, stretchy, gooey, wacky science concoctions! There will be a devotional that ties into each concoction. This class is for students who love to experiment and don't mind getting their hands very messy.
Leader(s): Laura Lackey, Heather Banks
Cost: $10
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need an art smock or an old t-shirt to cover their clothes.
Homework: None
Elementary (8-10 years old, 10/16/1997 to 10/15/2000)
1st
Hour
Digging Up Authors: Writing Skills
*Note: This is part 2 of a year-long course. However, new participants who are familiar with the format of a paragraph are welcome.
The purpose of this class is to teach students to be comfortable writing different types of paragraphs, create their own poetry, similes and metaphors and to write a biography about their favorite person. Students will write two or more paragraphs, different kinds of poetry, similes, metaphors, a biography and learn pre-writing and proofreading techniques. Students signing up for this class must have the ability to write a complete sentence, use basic punctuation and capitalization, be fluent readers and have enough vocabulary to formulate thoughts and ideas.
Leader(s): Carolyn Adams, Lori Verderosa
Cost: $20
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Students will need sharpened red, green and blue pencils, 3 sharpened #2 pencils, and 3 erasers.
Homework: Homework will consist of
journal entries, vocabulary memorization, writing assignments and completion of
final drafts. At-home supervision is a must to ensure student
success, This will take approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours each
week.
Dangerous Journey
Dangerous Journey is a vivid retelling of John Bunyan's classic work The Pilgrim's Progress. The colorful characters and gripping situations capture the hearts of children as it brings new insight into the challenges of a life committed to Jesus Christ. Told as a dream, it relates the story of an earnest young believer, Christian, who is committed to flee from sin yet tempted to try to find a quick way to Heaven. During his journey, he encounters allegorical characters such as Faithful, Evangelist, and Hopeful, as well as Ignorance, a giant named Despair, and the fierce Apollyon, as he confronts a series of hardships and tests before arriving at his destination. We will be reading the book together as well as watching videos to enforce what we are learning. We will study the various characters, settings and the beautiful vocabulary a Dangerous Journey provides. Parents should preview the book before enrolling their children in this class, as some of the illustrations may be frightening for some children.
Leader(s): Gretchen Eck
Cost: $10
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need to purchase the book, Dangerous Journey, Words of John Bunyan carefully selected by Oliver Hunkin, illustrated by Alan Parry.
Homework: Children will have a few
vocabulary words to look up and find the definition for each week. There will
also be assigned reading from the book each week.
North Carolina History
Join us as we study North Carolina history from exploration to modern times. Students will learn about geography, history, government, natural resources, industries, famous people and more. This will be a fast-paced academic class designed to help develop lifelong skills such as taking notes, maintaining a notebook, and completing reading assignments. Students will prepare a history timeline in class, and they will each present a report on a North Carolina topic. In addition, we also plan to take a field trip (outside of SEEK) to the state capitol, legislative building and history museum during the semester.
Leader(s): Sherri Sutton, Lynette Embree
Cost: $20
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a pencil and colored pencils.
Homework: Homework should take between
1-1.5 hours per week to complete reading assignments and worksheets. Each
student will prepare and present one 5-10 minute report on a North Carolina
topic of his/her choice sometime during the semester.
Paddle to the Sea
Come join us as we travel the Great Lakes while reading Holling Clancy Holling's book Paddle to the Sea. We will follow a small carved canoe with an Indian figure as it travels from a snow bank into the lakes on a journey to the Atlantic Ocean. We will learn the geography of the Great Lakes region and complete a map of the area. A variety of topics from ponds to saw mills will be discussed. Each student will be given a subject to research and share what he learns in an oral presentation.
Leader(s): Teri Hooper, Jennifer Britt
Cost: $27
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need colored pencils and scissors.
Homework: Participants will do research
for an oral presentation during the semester.
The Animal Kingdom
Come explore the animal kingdom! From cuddly mammals and slimy frogs, to jellyfish and butterflies, you will discover that God created each animal to be unique. Hands-on activities will make learning about animals fun.
Leader(s): Loraine Hayes
Cost: $19
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need to bring in an empty 2-liter bottle with lid.
Homework: Participants will be doing
research and answering questions about a mammal. This will take approximately 1
hour and can be spread over several weeks.
Jonathan Park: No Looking Back
*Note: This is part 2 of a year-long course. However, new participants are welcome.
Join us as we once again explore the world of Jonathan Park in Volume 2: No Looking Back. We will learn how to defend our faith and be able to answer questions about a Christian's view on science and creation. We will join the Park and Brenan families as they work toward opening a creation museum that will bring glory to God. Along the way, they will encounter new friends and some enemies that try to stop them from opening the museum. They will run into a mysterious stranger, a group of kidnappers, an enviormentalist bent on protecing a flower, a lost girl in need of medical help, and a mansion with a dark secret. All the while Jonathan and his friends will learn new lessons about trusting God. Join us to continue the journey, or come as a first timer to join Jonathan Park and his friends in No Looking Back.
Leader(s): Kimberly Trautman
Cost: $15
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: None
Homework: None
Elementary (8-10 years old, 10/16/1997 to 10/15/2000)
2nd
Hour
Millie's Unsettled Season
Step back into history and meet Millie Keith--a bright, energetic twelve-year-old girl who will leave life as she knows it to move to the wild frontier. Will her Christian faith sustain her? In this class, we will read Book 1 in The Life of Faith – Millie Keith series, create a prayer journal and memorize a Scripture verse each week. We will also investigate the history and culture of the early 1300’s.
Leader(s): Judy Grimes
Cost: $22
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a 3-ring binder with paper and pencil.
Homework: Students will read 2-3 chapters
per week, journal in their prayer journal and memorize a short Scripture verse
each week.
TKD Exercise
*Note: This is a repeat of last semester's class, not a continuation.
Learn the basics of Tae Kwon Do in a Christian atmosphere. You will learn all the basic kicks, punches, and blocks while exercising and developing flexibility. Tae Kwon Do pants are included in the cost for the class.
Leader(s): Lynn Canna, Ginger Casbon
Cost: $10
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: None
Homework: Students will have scripture
memorization each week.
Hands-On Equations
*Note: Students should be proficient in the four basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in order to take this class.
Join us for an exciting journey into the amazing world of math! Did you know that math is really easy and tons of fun if you can use your hands and eyes to understamd what the numbers on your paper mean? In our class, we will use pawns and number cubes to represent algebraic problems. The pawns will stand in for mystery numbers we are trying to find. We'll move the pawns and number cubes around until we can discover the missing number. The pawns and numbers will be placed on a scale and we will be careful to keep both sides of our number sentence balanced so it doesn't "tip over". It is as easy as 1-2-3! Come and be prepared to amaze your friends with your knowledge of algebra when you are done.
Leader(s): Mindy Black
Cost: $15
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need paper and pencil.
Homework: Students will have
approximately 15-30 minutes of homework if they do not complete the lesson in
class.
Across the USA in a Chevrolet
Pack your bags and let's go on a trip that you will never forget! Join the fun as we travel across the USA in a Chevrolet! Here is your chance to pick the vehicle, the route, the stops, the sites, and your travel companions! We will begin our trip in North Carolina and travel all across the nation on a ROAD TRIP to California! You will learn how to read a map and use its key, use an almanac, atlas, encyclopedia, table of contents, index, brochure, travel magazine, state books, and much much more! Each week you will learn about the stops you have selected on your route and figure out how much gas you need to get there. For homework, your "car" (group) will decide how to research your next leg of the trip to earn extra gas coupons and get a "head start" on the next stops on your route! Each car will share their "travel stories" in class to teach others the cool things that you learned on your route!
Leader(s): Holly Donaldson, Bobbi Krause
Cost: $35
Maximum # of participants: 18
Materials to bring: Participants should come to class each week with a pencil and their homework. While studying areas of the US that children have actually visited, they are welcome to bring in an item or photo to share.
Homework: Students will be using outside
resources each week to gather information on different states, landforms,
national monuments, historic sites and other places of interest. Internet
use is encouraged as well as other print sources for research. Homework
should be an hour per week or less, but we bet they'll beg for
more!
Excellence in Writing: Level A
Writing can be easy to read, but difficult to teach. Teachers for this class will use Institute for Excellence in Writing’s respected Student Writing Intensive:Level A to help students learn the process of writing. IEW is known for teaching students “not just what to write, but how to write, in a way that is organized and stylish.” While the course progresses in easy increments, students must be capable of writing at least two paragraphs at a time.
Leader(s): Janna Ethridge, Dee Dee Vogt
Cost: $22
Maximum # of participants: 12
Materials to bring: Each student will need to bring paper, pencils, pens, a dictionary and a thesaurus.
Homework: Homework should take no more
than 30 minutes per week. Assignments will provide extra practice for new
concepts.
Chemistry: The Properties of Matter
In this class, we will be exploring the science of chemistry with weekly experiments and discussion using the Answers in Genesis text, God's Design for Chemistry: Properties of Matter and some extra experiements from Janice VanCleave's Chemistry for Every Kid. Each student will receive their own basic set of chemistry equipment to take home at the end of the semester as well as a kit to continue experimentation at home. The text is not required. There will be no required homework and little writing required--just filling in experimental observations.
Leader(s): Fluvanna Josephson, Elizabeth Donohue
Cost: $30
Maximum # of participants: 18
Materials to bring: Participants will need a pencil.
Homework: None
Middle School (11-13 years old, 10/16/1994 to 10/15/1997) and High School (14-18 years old, prior to 10/15/1994)
1st
Hour
World Geography (Middle School Only)
This clas is a study of the world broken down by geography, dominant religions, languages, and a brief description of the history and government of the 7 continents. We will also address key locations and/or figures through current events, primarily brought in by the students for presentation and discussion. The goal is to create a thorough awareness of the location of countries/continents and a deeper appreciation of the world we live in.
Leader(s): Shelli Tillotson, Siobhan Moraski
Cost: $25
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need writing utensils and notebook paper.
Homework: Homework will require 30-60
minutes per week for mapwork and research of current events for class
presentation.
Money Matters for Teens (Middle School Only)
In this class, we will be using Larry Burkett's Money Matters for Teens Workbook to learn how to manage money. Did you know that the average American teenager spends nearly $3,000 a year? With money gifts from birthday and Christmas, allowances, and part-time jobs, teenagers have gained purchasing power in this country. We like to have money, save money, and especially spend money, but few people put learning about money at the top of their priority list. As a teen, maybe you don't feel that you have enough money to worry about it, but even though you don't have much, you have enough to matter--especially to the people that sell products for teens! Don't get caught in the web of marketing gurus. Take control of your money, so noone else will. Learn how to: pay fair price for quality items; avoid being ripped off by misleading ads and sales people; stay out of debt; and save for a car, college, or your own business.
Leader(s): Brenda Brown
Cost: $12
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a writing utensil.
Homework: Minimal
Africa (Middle School Only)
In this class, we will go on a whirlwind tour of the diverse and colorful cultures which make up the continent of Africa. Students will not only discover some of the people, food, and traditions, but will also learn how Africa is relevant to our global relationships/economy. We will also take a look at the history of some of the violence in Africa dating back to ancient times and discuss ways America and other nations are trying to help make this continent stable and prosperous for all.
Leader(s): Marie Charette, Vicki Eiland
Cost: $20
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a folder, pencil, and paper.
Homework: Students will be assigned a
week during the semester to research a current event regarding Africa and
present to the class.
Worship Band (Middle & High School)
*Note: This is a continuation of last semester's class. It is currently full and not registering any new students. It will open to new students in the Fall of 2009.
Worship Band is designed to lead the body of SEEK into a mindset of worship as we begin our day each Thursday! No instrument or voice instruction is provided. All participants must be proficient on their instruments.
Leader(s): Sandra Erickson, Becky Shedor
Cost: $20
Maximum # of participants: 15
Materials to bring: Participants will need a notebook with your music, pen and paper and a great attitude!
Homework: Participants will be required
to daily rehearse material to be lead on Thursdays. Students will need to
arrive early every Thursday at SEEK at 8:15 AM.
World of Sports (Middle & High School)
*Note: This is a repeat of last semester's class, except we will try one different sport and exclude a couple we played last semester.
We will be learning the rules and playing 12 sports over the 12 week semester. They will include ultimate frisbee, basketball, volleyball, corn hole, horse shoes, soccer, kick ball, bocce, disc golf, team handball, croquet, and dodgeball. Each student will receive the rules for each sport in a folder on the first day of class. Students will also be helping clean up and take down whatever equipment we use each week.
Leader(s): Meghan Rider
Cost: $10
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Students will need appropriate clothes and shoes depending on what sport we are playing. Also, please bring a water bottle each week.
Homework: Students will be required to
read the rules for each sport before class, excluding the first week. This
way class is spent on playing instead of going over rules.
Learning to Program with Java (Middle & High School)
This is beginning programming utilizing the widely-used Java language. We will make the computers do what we want, not what someone else told them to do. Students should be familiar with these mathematical concepts: sets, functions, algebraic notation, order of operation, integers and real numbers, AND and OR operations. Students also should be comfortable doing certain things on their computer: entering text using the keyboard; using Windows Explorer (not Internet Explorer) to view, create, and move files and folders; using document-based applications (such as a word processor) to create or open documents, make changes and save documents; entering commands on a Windows Command Prompt.
Leader(s): Richard Hock
Cost: $10
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will
need the following materials: 1) a computer running Windows XP or Vista with at
least 512MB memory (1GB for Vista), at least 1GB free hard disk space, CD-ROM
drive, dual core or at least 2GHz single core processor; 2) a copy of the
text book Learning to Program with Java by John Smiley; 3)
the Java SE Development Kit (JDK) 6, downloaded from http://java.sun.com/javase/
Homework: A programming homework
assignment will be given almost every week, along with an assignment to read a
portion of the textbook before the next class. I expect the programming
homework to take about an hour and the reading to take another
hour.
History of the US (Middle & High School)
*Note: This is part 2 of an ongoing class. However, new participants are welcome, including middle school children. Students may sign up for as many semesters as needed for school credit.
Covered over four semesters, this DVD lecture series from "The Teaching Company" covers the complete gamut of the history of the United States from the original settling of the New World to the presidency of Bill Clinton. This semester continues with the War of 1812, the Second Great Awakening, American Romanticism, and culminates with the Civil War. The Fall of 2009 will cover the path of Reconstruction, the Transcontinental Railroad, the Indian Wars, and ends with World War I. Finally, Spring 2010 will explore the Great Depression, World War II, and the recent history up to and including Bill Clinton's presidency and the millennium. There will be some historical surprises in these lectures. The focus is on walking you through the history of the United States while providing a complete picture of the social, political, and intellectual environment of the time. Our discussions will intergrate current events as we learn from our history. Two semesters of this history equals one high school credit.
Leader(s): Cindi Schwartz
Cost: $25
Maximum # of participants:
16
Career Direct Y.E.S. (High School Only)
In this class, we will be using the Youth Exploration Survey (Y.E.S.) published through Crown Financial at http://www.crown.org/. This course will convey the idea that God has a plan for our lives and has personally equipped each of us for the call He has placed on our lives. It will show teens how their God-given talents and gifts fit into the world of work and help them identify and understand their unique design. We will be using a workbook published through Crown Financial.
Leader(s): Ruth Clark, Debbie Schmidt
Cost: $45
Maximum # of participants: 20
Materials to bring: Students will need to bring in a photo of themselves and pencils.
Homework: There will be one research
paper near the end of the semester.
High School Book Club (High School Only)
This class setting will be a relaxed round table novel discussion over coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. We will read, dissect, and analyze Harper Lee's 1961 Pulitzer Prize winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. If time permits, we will view the 1962 film rendition of the film at the conclusion of this course. In addition, the novel Bud, Not Buddy will be read aloud by the leaders at the end of each class. Note: Parents should make themselves familiar with the themes of To Kill a Mockingbird.
Leader(s): Autumn Weikert, Deb Embury
Cost: $6
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a personal copy of the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee prior to the first day of SEEK. Students will also need a pocket notebook and a pen.
Homework: Homework will take
approximately 1 hour each week and will consist of reading assignments and
written assignments of no more than 3 questions based on chapters read. Answers
must be typed.
Study Hall 1st Hour (Middle & High School)
Study hall is to be used for study ONLY. No computer games or handheld games of any kind are allowed. Computers, Ipods or CD players will only be permitted if used for study purposes. Each student is to bring a book to read or other materials to study. This is not a social hour for talking or discussion. We encourage all SEEK participants to sign up for groups rather than study hall.
Cost: $0
Maximum # of participants: 12
Materials to bring: Participants will need their study materials, such as books, paper and pencils/pens.
Homework: None
Middle School (11-13 years old, 10/16/1994 to 10/15/1997) and High School (14-18 years old, prior to 10/15/1994)
2nd
Hour
Meet William Shakespeare (Middle School Only)
This class is an introduction to Shakespeare. The man and the time period in which he lived will be explored. Our class time will include reading, discussing and acting scenes from a selection of Shakespeare's plays, as well as making crafts, including props and costumes, and playing games.
Leader(s): Elizabeth Hale, Michele Coberly
Cost: $10
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a notebook and pen.
Homework: There will be approximately 30
minutes of homework given each week. Homework will include reading and
memorizing lines from a selection of Shakespeare's plays.
Diez Minutos (Middle School Only)
This Spanish class is for the beginner student. This is from the 10 minutes a day series. It will focus on giving the student basic knowledge of the Spanish language so they can use it in every day situations. They will have fun learning about the cultural aspects of this language. One of the leaders is a native of Guatemala, Central America and will be able to help with proper pronunciation of vocabulary and proper application.
Leader(s): Rosita Perkins, Julie Campbell
Cost: $35
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a spiral bound notebook, two pencils,
pen and 2 pocket folders.
Homework: The students will be required
to spend a total of 20-30 minutes a day for this class. They will need to
complete weekly assignments in their workbooks, review vocabulary daily and
study for weekly quizzes. They will also be required to listen to the
audio cd.
WWII :The War That Changed The World (Middle School Only)
*Note: This is part 2 of a year-long course. It is closed to new participants.
This is the second semester of our year-long World War II class. We will be focusing on the events that occured after Pearl Harbor through D-Day. In particular, we will carefully study and analyze American involvement. This portion of history covers difficult and complex themes that may be disturbing to some students. Our objective will be to carefully analyze the many issues surrounding WWII, while developing our understanding of war, defense, and God's sovereignty in the affairs of nations and the world. We will look at major players, key battles, personalities, and the aftermath of the war and its implications on the world today. Students will read a variety of war literature from appoved titles, research various events, battles, countries, personalities, and philosophies. Our class will include the study of geography, cartography, timeline analysis, building military models, guest speakers, watching war films, and various hands-on projects to enhance our in-depth study of this exciting subject.
Leader(s); Casey Biddle, Zina Miller
Cost: $30
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need their World War II Notebooks from fall semester and office/basic project supplies (pencils, paper, scissors, glue sticks, etc.).
Homework: Homework will require approximately 2 hours per week to include literature reading and various written assignments. A semester-long war project will be assigned.
Materials to bring: Materials to bring: Students will need a notebook for taking notes during the lecture, a student guidebook provided the first day of class for new students, and a pen/pencil.
Homework: Students will spend
approximately 30-45 minutes each week on student guidebook questions.
Students will be expected to come prepared to discuss the prior
lectures.
Brainquest (Middle & High School)
Brainquest will be a fun interactive class utilizing a quiz game format to encourage students to research, study and learn important core knowledge information. The primary goal will be to help students learn basic facts about: History, Science, Bible, Geography, and Culture. Students will complete a weekly study guide and learning key prior to class that will serve as a primer for each weekly competition. Parents are welcome to request a sample study guide prior to committing their students to this class.
Leader(s): Sue Gray, Beth Detwiler
Cost: $20
Maximum # of participants: 20
Materials to bring: Participants will need a 3-ring binder to hold papers and assignments; a small dry erase board, dry erase markers and a dry eraser; and pencils and paper for quizzes.
Homework: A study guide will be
distributed each week requiring students to answer and study 25-50 core
knowledge questions taken from the following topics: Vocabulary, History,
Geography, Art, Bible and Science. Students will also receive study “keys” with
important facts to be studied over the course of the entire
semester.
Art (Middle & High School)
This class will focus on several different art projects including drawing, painting, and sculpture. You will be able to add several pieces of artwork to your portfolio. We will also talk about famous artist's work and attempt to emulate their style. This class requires students who are mature and can concentrate on their work. Some projects will be done as a class with everyone creating the same work, while other lessons will involve your own creativity.
Leader(s): Lisa Marley, Jessica Roberts
Cost: $50
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Students will need one set of artist-quality colored pencils, such as Derwent, Prismacolor, or Faber Castell. Students will also need sharp-pointed scissors.
Homework: None
Girls Volleyball (Middle & High School)
Pass, set, attack! Girls, this is a great opportunity for you to learn and improve on the skills of volleyball and enjoy playing the game! The game of volleyball will be taught using drills, technique, and game-like situations. The first half of class will be spent learning the game and the second half of class will be spent scrimmaging. Volleyball is not an easy sport, but we can't wait to teach you the game. Having a positive attitude and good work ethic is important for this class! We hope to offer an "after SEEK" match near the end of the semester for friends and family to watch. See you on the court!
Leader(s): Tiffany Schmidt, Denise Hill
Cost: $35
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Tennis shoes must be worn, as well as proper athletic clothing, such as t-shirt and shorts or sweatpants. No jeans or skirts.
Homework: None
Take Your Best Shot (Middle & High School)
*Note: This is a repeat of last semester’s group.
The photos we take today can last a lifetime! If you have ever wanted to improve your pictures and learn how to get the most out of your digital camera, then this is the class for you! We will learn how digital cameras work, how to use some of the features of digital cameras and techniques for improving composition. We'll also discover how to use our photos through projects we’ll be doing.
Leader(s): Craig Hardee, Frida Darmawan
Cost: $25
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need a digital camera (3.0 megapixel minimum) which must be brought to SEEK each week. Make sure it's charged! In addition, students may be asked to bring other materials from home as needed.
Homework: Students will be required to
take photos at home and to provide printed photos and CD's with photo files as
assigned. Some written homework may be assigned, plus there will be projects
assigned. The time required to complete the homework each week will vary. Also,
reading from the provided book will be required.
World Religions And Cults (High School Only)
*Note: This is part 2 of a year-long course. However, new participants are welcome for a $20 fee.
This semester, we will be focusing on the major cults of the world. Students will learn the basic beliefs of the cults we study, and learn the significant differences between the teaching of cults and the teaching of Scripture.
Leader(s): Scott Wylie
Cost: 0
Maximum # of participants: 25
Materials to bring: Participants will need a Bible and pen. Note: New students will be charged a $20 fee; returning students will not have a fee.
Homework: Homework will involve reading
only. Reading will range from 20 to 60 pages per week. There is no other
required homework.
Running (High School Only)
Let’s set some fitness goals and get into shape! This is a running class for all levels in which students will set individual goals. Each class will be broken into two parts: Running outside and Stretching/Strengthening. Yoga stretches will be used to add flexibility and strength. Since the body needs fuel in order to perform, there is also a nutrition component included in this class to teach students how to properly nourish and fuel their bodies. Students will need to plan to do their workouts a total of three times per week. Students will also be asked to document each workout as well as what they eat prior to each run in a journal.
Leader(s): Nancy Haire, Margee Riggle
Cost: $15
Maximum # of participants: 16
Materials to bring: Participants will need running shoes, appropriate athletic attire (dress appropriately for weather), water, and a sports wrist watch.
Homework: Participants will complete a
running workout three times per week/total. They will document
workouts in a journaland also document meals prior to runs in a
journal.
Study Hall 2nd Hour (Middle & High School)
Study hall is to be used for study ONLY. No computer games or handheld games of any kind are allowed. Computers, Ipods or CD players will only be permitted if used for study purposes. Each student is to bring a book to read or other materials to study. This is not a social hour for talking or discussion. We encourage all SEEK participants to sign up for groups rather than study hall.
Cost: $0
Maximum # of participants: 12
Materials to bring: Participants will need their study materials, such as books, paper and pencils/pens.
Homework:
None