HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES 2026-27

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

ABOUT THE TEACHER:

Teaches: American Sign Language (all levels)

Sharon has a BA in Psychology and a MS in Clinical Psychology, both from Vanguard University. Before she started teaching she worked as a developmental play therapist (using Stanley Greenspan’s Floortime method) and then as an ABA therapist (applied behavioral analysis), working with children with special needs.

 Sharon has been signing for over 20 years now.  She started taking ASL classes her freshman year of high school and continued into college.   She has been teaching at EIE Academy since 2014. She also taught ASL full time (and occasionally Psychology and Sociology) at Maranatha High School in Pasadena for six years. She has a 6 year old daughter (who is hearing), Emma, who started signing at 9 months old! She also has a 4yr old son (also hearing) who started signing at 6 months old.

At the end of the 2018 school year Sharon decided to resign from full time teaching at Maranatha so she can “stay home” and homeschool her children as well as offer ASL classes during the day at EIE.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of American Sign Language, with an emphasis on the development of comprehensive skills.  Attention will also be given to expressive skills, including appropriate grammatical structure, fingerspelling and vocabulary development.  Information about the Deaf community and its culture will also be included.

 COST:

• Class duration 2 semesters
• $270.00 per semester per student plus the cost of workbook.
• $325.00 for charter students.

 **MATERIALS: Signing Naturally units 1-6 Student set. (NOT the original units 1-12)  $84.95 plus tax and shipping. Please do not purchase a used book with writing in it.        

You can order the book directly from the publisher at the link below.  (Family members may share a book).

I do have a limited number of books available to rent for $25

https://www.dawnsign.com/products/details/signing-naturally-units-1-6-student-set

ISBN: 978-1-58121-210-5

START DATE:  September 17, 2024

CONTACT:

• TeacherSharon77@gmail.com
• Call or text 626-252-7273

If you are interested in taking ASL 1 please contact me so we can be in touch.

ABOUT THE TEACHER: 

Teaches: American Sign Language (all levels)

Sharon has a BA in Psychology and a MS in Clinical Psychology, both from Vanguard University. Before she started teaching she worked as a developmental play therapist (using Stanley Greenspan’s Floortime method) and then as an ABA therapist (applied behavioral analysis), working with children with special needs.

Sharon has been signing for over 20 years now.  She started taking ASL classes her freshman year of high school and continued into college.   She has been teaching at EIE Academy since 2014 years now. She also taught ASL full time (and occasionally Psychology and Sociology) at Maranatha High School in Pasadena for six years. She has a 4 1/2 year old daughter (who is hearing), Emma, who starting signing at 9 months old! She also has an 19 month old son (also hearing) who starting signing at 6 months old. He currently uses over 30 signs to communicate. 

At the end of the 2018 school year Sharon decided to resign from full time teaching at Maranatha so she can “stay home” and homeschool her children as well as offer ASL classes during the day at EIE.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Signing Naturally, Units 7-12 is the second book in the series of curricular materials for the instruction of AmericanSign Language (ASL) as a second language. The goal is to provide students with the skills to communicate in a wider array of situations, to further develop their language fluency and to advance their level of comprehension of ASL in culturally appropriate ways.
Some topics include, Describing people and things, making requests and asking for advice, describing places, giving opinions about tendencies, and discussing plans and goals.

WHEN: Tuesday 5;30 – 6:30

START DATE:  September 17, 2024

COST: 

• Class duration 2 semesters
• $270.00 per semester per student plus the cost of workbook.
• $325.00 for charter students.

Workbook with DVD: Signing Naturally Unit 7-12 Student set (purple book).  $84.95 plus tax and shipping. Please do not purchase a used book with writing in it.           
You can order the book directly from the publisher at the link below.
https://www.dawnsign.com/products/details/signing-naturally-units-7-12-student-set
ISBN: 978-1-58121-221-1

Please feel free to contact me with any questions!
teachersharon77@yahoo.com
626-252-7273

ABOUT THE TEACHER:

Teaches: American Sign Language (all levels)

Sharon has a BA in Psychology and a MS in Clinical Psychology, both from Vanguard University. Before she started teaching she worked as a developmental play therapist (using Stanley Greenspan’s Floortime method) and then as an ABA therapist (applied behavioral analysis), working with children with special needs.

 Sharon has been signing for over 20 years now.  She started taking ASL classes her freshman year of high school and continued into college.   She has been teaching at EIE Academy since 2014. She also taught ASL full time (and occasionally Psychology and Sociology) at Maranatha High School in Pasadena for six years. She has a 6 year old daughter (who is hearing), Emma, who started signing at 9 months old! She also has a 4yr old son (also hearing) who started signing at 6 months old.

At the end of the 2018 school year Sharon decided to resign from full time teaching at Maranatha so she can “stay home” and homeschool her children as well as offer ASL classes during the day at EIE.

 COURSE DESCRIPTION: Topics include: Locating Things Around the House, Complaining, Making Suggestions and Requests, Exchanging Personal Information: Life Events, Describing and Identifying Things, Talking about the Weekend.

 COST:

• Class duration 2 semesters
• $250.00 per semester per student plus the cost of workbook
• $325.00 for charter students
• (Family discounts available if more than one family member takes the course together)

**MATERIALS: Signing Naturally units level 2 book Student set (yes the pink level 2 book for ASL 3) $69.95 plus tax and shipping. Please do not purchase a used book with writing in it.        

You can order the book directly from the publisher at the link below.  (Family members may share a book).

I do have a few books available to rent for $25

https://www.dawnsign.com/products/details/signing-naturally-level-2-student-set

ISBN: 978-1-58121-131-3

START DATE:  September 17, 2024

CONTACT: TeacherSharon77@gmail.com

Call or text 626-252-7273

 If you are interested in taking ASL 3 please contact me so we can be in touch.

LANGUAGE ARTS

For Junior High & High School Students (Ages 12+)
This year-long course introduces students to the art of cinematic storytelling and guides them through the process of writing the rough first draft of their own feature-length screenplay. Designed for junior high and high school students (ages 12+), the class combines creative writing with professional storytelling techniques used in film and television.

Students will learn story structure through Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, using Christopher Vogler’s The Writer’s Journey and The Wizard of Oz as a guide. They will also explore character archetypes using Victoria Lynn Schmidt’s 45 Master Characters, and study the emotional structure foundations of drama through Lajos Egri’s The Art of Dramatic Writing. In addition, students will learn storytelling insights from Pixar, examining how character, theme, and emotional arcs shape powerful stories.

Over two semesters, students will develop an original story idea, build compelling characters, learn screenplay format, and structure their story using proven storytelling frameworks.

Across two semesters, students will progress through the full writing process:

• Developing story ideas and themes

   

• Building compelling protagonists and antagonists

   

• Designing character arcs and emotional stakes

   

• Structuring a story using the Hero’s Journey

   

• Learning screenplay format and scene construction

   

• Writing dialogue and visual storytelling

   

• Outlining and drafting a full screenplay

By the end of the course, each student will complete a rough first draft of a feature-length screenplay, gaining valuable skills in creativity, storytelling, and writing.

COST:  $300 per Semester  + 2 Books

• The Writer’s Journey – 3rd Edition by Christopher Vogler: https://a.co/d/01So9UYM
• 45 Master Characters by Victoria Lynn Schmidt: https://a.co/d/0hTKQg7x

Questions? Call 323-377-1294

Jurri Schenck <thinkmythic@gmail.com>

Grades 7-12 (+ mature 6th graders ok !)

Instructor: Dr. Karen Felzer

This course can be taken with different levels of homework so that it can be used as a High School A-G World History course or history/social studies elective, a Middle School Ancient World History/social studies course, or a high school or middle school elective. 

This course will combine study of the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Ethiopia, China, Japan, India, Greece, Rome, South America, Australia, Amazonia and selected societies made up of tribes and villages with in depth and hands on exploration of how people solved problems of survival and living as human beings before the industrial age. This part of the course will include hands on laboratory activities. We will learn how people used and processed plants for food, cordage and clothing, how people fermented and preserved foods, how people worked with fire and obtained light at night, how dogs, cats, and people have crucially worked together for survival, and how people optimized their house designs for a world without central heat and air conditioning. We will look at the global development of different language groups, human migrations across the planet, development of communications and music, and power structures within societies. The class includes one optional Saturday foraging field trip.

For high school A-G charter school students: The course is A-G aligned but must receive official A-G approval from your charter school to get A-G credit. Please contact the instructor as soon as possible to arrange for approval. Private home school students may use this course for A-G matching if they chose the A-G homework option.

Course cost: $285.00 per semester private pay, includes lab materials and a printed course reader. $10 discount if you do not want a printed course reader (contact instructor). 

Charter school pay: $335.00 per semester (same $10 discount without a printed course reader)

To register please email karenfelzer@gmail.com

AGE:  Middle and High School

VENDOR: Homeschool Coaches Referral Service

COST: $375 per semester ($325 per semester if direct payment); Two-Semester Class

DURATION: 1 Year (Two Semesters; 13-weeks each)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: We all love a good story.  Add in some monsters, some extraordinary adventures, and some larger-than-life characters and you have the makings of a great myth, or at least a really good movie!  In this course, we will explore mythologies from around the world and look at ways in which the myths that are created are reflections of the humans themselves. We will talk about what we mean when we say “myth” and how many myths teach us something true. We will have opportunities to create, analyze, express and learn from a variety of sources, including looking at modern-day interpretations of myths (Rick Riordan and Marvel movies for example). In response, we will be writing, creating and acting out some of the stories that we read, learning together and having fun!

Textbook: No textbook required, but I will suggest some resources that you may find helpful.

About the Teacher:

Ms. Flora is an educator who loves looking at the world in new ways and with multiple kinds of students.  She received her Bachelor’s in English (with minors in History and Spanish) from Westmont College, and a MA in English from Claremont Graduate University.  She has taught in both formal (college professor) and informal settings, and her favorite students are her four children (three teen boys and a daughter in middle school).  

CONTACT:  Flora Krook

Phone number: (916)216-6469

Email: krookf@aol.com

AGE: High School

VENDOR: Homeschool Coaches Referral Service

COST: $375 per semester ($325 per semester if direct payment)

DURATION: 1 Semester (13 weeks)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides background and insight into the workings of the American Government from its earliest design to the current issues surrounding the way that our government functions and impacts us all.  We will look at a variety of historical documents, events and persons that have impacted the United States from before its formation to current day legislation and functions. We will read through the Constitution in its entirety (it’s really not that long!) as well as the Declaration of Independence, famous speeches, letters, Supreme Court decisions, and other artifacts that give us insight into the way our government functions. In the end, we will be better prepared to be citizens of this great nation.

Textbook: No textbook required. Primary sources are available in the public domain.

About the Teacher:

Ms. Flora is an educator who loves looking at the world in new ways and with multiple kinds of students.  She received her Bachelor’s in English (with minors in History and Spanish) from Westmont College, and a MA in English from Claremont Graduate University.  She has taught in both formal (college professor) and informal settings, and her favorite students are her four children (three teen boys and a daughter in middle school).  

CONTACT:  Flora Krook

Phone number: (916)216-6469

Email: krookf@aol.com

AGE: High School

VENDOR: Homeschool Coaches Referral Service

COST: $375 per semester ($325 per semester if direct payment)

DURATION: 1 Semester (13 weeks)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The world “economics” can be intimidating.  Really, it’s just about how people decide how they are going to use their resources.  It’s about how they made decisions and what impacts those choices. We all participate in the economic system in some way. This course will provide you an introduction to the world of economics and the global economy.  We will learn about fundamentals like banking, trade, taxation, supply and demand, government spending, etc., giving you the vocabulary and skills to understand local and global systems, and to think critically and thoughtfully about real-world scenarios.  As a social science, we will delve into the theories, principles and practices that are encompassed in the study of the economic system, and we will question, explore and discover this thing called “economics.”

Textbook: Not required.  Will distribute necessary readings from the public domain.

About the Teacher:

Ms. Flora is an educator who loves looking at the world in new ways and with multiple kinds of students.  She received her Bachelor’s in English (with minors in History and Spanish) from Westmont College, and a MA in English from Claremont Graduate University.  She has taught in both formal (college professor) and informal settings, and her favorite students are her four children (three teen boys and a daughter in middle school).  

CONTACT:  Flora Krook

Phone number: (916)216-6469

Email: krookf@aol.com

AGE:  Middle and High School

VENDOR: Homeschool Coaches Referral Service

COST: $375 per semester ($325 per semester if direct payment); Two-Semester Class

DURATION: 1 Year (Two Semesters; 13-weeks each)

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Embark on a creative geography adventure where maps come alive with color, story, and discovery! In this hands-on course, middle and high school students explore the world’s physical landscapes and vibrant cultures through drawing, storytelling, and imaginative projects.

We’ll trace coastlines, sketch mountain ranges, and paint the patterns of climate and ecosystems—learning how land and life connect. Students will dive into mapmaking, travel journaling, model-building, and collage to tell the stories of places near and far. Virtual exchanges and cultural explorations bring the human side of geography to life—traditions, languages, music, and everyday stories from around the globe.

Through creative inquiry, students build real-world skills in navigation, observation, and cultural empathy while crafting their own artistic “atlas of understanding.” Every map becomes a story; every story shows how we’re all connected on this ever-changing planet.

Textbook: Not required.  

About the Teacher:

Ms. Flora is an educator who loves looking at the world in new ways and with multiple kinds of students.  She received her Bachelor’s in English (with minors in History and Spanish) from Westmont College, and a MA in English from Claremont Graduate University.  She has taught in both formal (college professor) and informal settings, and her favorite students are her four children (three teen boys and a daughter in middle school).  

CONTACT:  Flora Krook

Phone number: (916)216-6469

Email: krookf@aol.com

Questions: Contact Sandra Jung at (323) 691-7132 or life101.sandra@gmail.com. 

Target audience: High School

Cost:

Contact teacher

Course description:

Many young people leave high school without the essential skills needed to navigate real-world challenges. Practical Life Skills 101 aims to bridge this gap by providing students and young adults with the knowledge and tools necessary for everyday success. This comprehensive curriculum covers critical topics such as goal setting, career planning, financial literacy, self-care, and effective communication, among others.

Materials:

You will need a laptop, tablet, or smartphone for research. 

Course Outline

1. Recharge & Thrive (Self-Care): Learn how to take care of your mind, body, and energy—because burnout isn’t a badge of honor.
2. What’s Your Type? (Enneagrams & Personality Tests): Discover what makes you you—and how to better understand others while you’re at it.
3. Goals that Glow (Goal Setting): Stop making goals that collect dust—create ones you’ll actually want to crush!
4. Find Your Future (Career Planning): Explore your passions, uncover your talents, and start building a career that fits you.
5. Passport to the World (Travel & Culture): Dive into cultures, customs, and travel tips that open your mind—and maybe even your next trip!
6. Design Your Life (Future & Life Planning): Plan like a boss—life doesn’t come with a manual, but this class might come close.
7. Money Smart, Not Broke (Money Management): From budgeting basics to beating financial stress—learn the money moves every adult should know.
8. Speak Up! (Professional & Personal Communication): Nail interviews, text messages, emails, and everything in between—confidence starts with communication.
9. Unlocking Success (The 8 Keys of Excellence): Discover the mindset secrets successful people swear by—and how to make them your own.
10. Bounce Back Stronger (Pursuing Excellence & Resilience): Life throws curveballs—learn how to turn setbacks into comebacks like a pro.

Cost:

20 1-hour sessions for 10 credits for one year is $310 or $290/child in the same family ($300/$280 if you use Zelle)

Course description:
This proposal outlines a structured dance program designed to promote physical fitness, creativity, and self-expression through movement. The class will provide participants with foundational dance techniques while encouraging confidence, discipline, and artistic exploration.

Target Audience:
This program is suitable for:

• Ages 12+
• Beginners or intermediate dancers
• Individuals interested in fitness, performance, or creative movement

Dance Styles Offered:

• Disco/70s – disco is not dead, it’s staying alive
• 80s
• 90s
• Line dancing
• Bollywood 
• Hula 
• Tahitian
• Maori – poi ball
• Swing – East Coast/Dance etiquette 
• Jazz

Materials:

• Comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear for participants
• Poi balls will be ordered for approximately $15/pair

A reading, watching, and writing class for 7 grade & up

CLASS BEGINS:  September 10, 2026

 COURSE DURATION:  1 school year, from September 10 through May 2 

This course explores the art of storytelling by comparing classic literature with their modern film adaptations. Students will engage in close reading, cinematic analysis, and writing to understand how stories evolve across different media.

 Of course there will be PLENTY of discussions. Students will keep a simple journal/log of “Book vs Movie”, which would include topics such as “If you were the director, what is the one scene from the book you would REFUSE to cut, and why?”  Additionally, the class will analyze adaptations by evaluating how filmmakers use visual and auditory elements (cinematography, score, casting) to interpret written text.

 During the course students will learn to construct outlines, take notes, summarize stories/movies, write film reviews, compose comparative essays, and more. As a part of the writing process, students will learn about grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Although this is not an Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) course, students will learn some of IEWs structure and style method.

 The following is a list of books and short stories for this class:

• The Wizard of Oz
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
• “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
• “The Veldt”
• The Giver
• Holes

COST: $275.00 per semester ($300 if a charter student) plus books.

Miss Lilli is a vendor for: Sky Mountain, ILEAD, Excel Academy, Sage Oaks, Golden Valley, Gorman, Inspire, and more.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Students are expected to bring the following to class on the first day.

•  -Writing paper
• -Writing tool such as a pen or pencil
• –The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum

Reading and dissecting dystopian novels. Grades 8 & up.

 CLASS BEGINS:  September 10, 2026

COURSE DURATION:  1 school year, from September 10 through May 27

Is a perfect world possible, or is the dream of utopia a trap? In this year-long exploration of dystopian literature, students will examine how authors across the 20th and 21st centuries have used fiction to sound the alarm on the fragility of freedom. By meeting once a week, we will deep-dive into the “Big Three” themes of the genre: the loss of individuality, the manipulation of truth, and the evolution of social control.

 Learning Objectives

1. Analyze Literary Devices: Identify the use of irony, allegory, and satire in social commentary.
2. Comparative Analysis: Compare how different authors approach the concept of “The State” and the “Rebel.”
3. Critical Media Literacy: Connect the themes of censorship and surveillance to contemporary issues in technology and social media.
4. Socratic Discussion: Engage in weekly high-level debates regarding the ethics of the “greater good” versus individual liberty.

 The following is a list of books and short stories for this class:

• Animal Farm
• Fahrenheit 451
• “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut
• The Hunger Games
• 1984
• Brave New World

COST: $275.00 per semester ($300 if a charter student) plus books.

Miss Lilli is a vendor for: Sky Mountain, ILEAD, Excel Academy, Sage Oaks, Golden Valley, Gorman, Inspire, and more.

REQUIRED MATERIALS: Students are expected to bring the following to class on the first day.

-Writing paper and a writing tool such as a pen or pencil

–Animal Farm

 Assessment: Grades are based on weekly discussion participation, three short analytical essays, and a final creative project where students design their own dystopian society.

MATHEMATICS

COST: $250.00 per semester ($275 if a charter student) plus books.

Miss Lilli is a vendor for: Sky Mountain, ILEAD, Excel Academy, Sage Oaks, Golden Valley, Gorman, Inspire, and more.

COURSE DURATION:  1 school year, from September 4 through May 22

PREREQUISITE: If you would like your student to be in this class, but feel he or she needs a jump start or pre-start, please consider private tutoring over the summer with Miss Lilli or someone else.

You don’t want to hear your young adult-child blaming you for his or her foolish financial decisions, do you? “Why didn’t you teach me that?” “Why didn’t you tell me?” Here’s the secret….most of us weren’t taught by our parents and we weren’t taught consumer math in school either. Many of us are fine and don’t live in financial chaos. However, many people do and many younger people aren’t managing their money well. They feel compelled to spend, spend, spend! Dine out! Buy more shoes! How many pair of feet can one person have?

 This course will cover categories such as: being on your own, earnings, banking and saving, cash vs. credit, selecting housing, buying and preparing food, buying personal items, owning a vehicle, and recreation, travel, and entertainment. The specific topics within the categories are numerous!

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

 Students are required to bring their own pencils, erasers, and paper. Also, might want to bring a calculator.

 Book:

Pacemaker Practical Mathematics for Consumers. Globe Fearon, Pearson Learning Group, 2004.

ISBN: 0-13-024146-6

 Regarding the book – if you would like Miss Lilli to obtain a copy of the book for you, the cost will be $25 cash, non-refundable for a used copy, unless the price has gone up.

For questions and/or registration forms please contact Lilli Witczak by text at (626) 232-7932 or email at lilli.witczak@gmail.com

Cost:

• $350.00 per semester – Private Pay
• $425.00 per semester – Charter students
•  (All Materials Included)

Course Description: This class will cover the following topics:

• 1: Operations with signed numbers
• 2: Operations with exponents
• 3: Solving linear equations and inequalities
• 4: Operations with radicals
• 5: Relations and functions

Contact:   Aladner1@roadrunner.com         Call or text 626-840-6838

Biography: My teaching experience includes high school math for over 45 years in both public and Christian high schools as well as an adjunct professor of mathematics for over ten years at Vanguard University. My BA was earned from Vanguard and my MA was from Fresno Pacific University. I have a valid California Single-Subject Teaching Credential in mathematics.  Classes I have taught include Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, and Trigonometry.  I have also written a 468-page, consumable Geometry textbook which is copyrighted and is used mostly by homeschooled students. (And you get to meet my cows!)

 COST:

• $350.00 per semester-Private Pay
• $425.00 persemester-Charterstudents
• (Includes registration and all materials)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This class will cover the following topics:

• This class will cover the following topics:
• 1:Operations with signed numbers
• 2:Solving linear equations and in equalities
• 3:Graphing linear equations
• 4:Relations and functions

Contact:

Aladner1@roadrunner.com

Call or text 626-840-6838

Private tutoring also available–pricing available on request.

Biography: Making MATH make SENSE for over 45 years. I have taught high  school math in both Christian and public schools and as an adjunct professor for over ten years at Vanguard University.  With a CASingle-Subject  Credential in Mathematics, I specialize in Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry and how they apply to real life.

COST:

• $350.00 per semester-PrivatePay
• $425.00 persemester-Charterstudents
• (Includes registration and all materials)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This class will cover the following topics:

• 1. Quadraticequations and their graphs
• 2. Solving systems of equations
• 3. Operations with polynomial functions
• 4.Operations with radical functions

Contact:

Aladner1@roadrunner.com

Call or text 626-840-6838

Private tutoring also available–pricing available on request.

Biography: Making MATH make SENSE for over 45 years. I have taught high  school math in both Christian and public schools and as an adjunct professor for over ten years at Vanguard University.  With a CASingle-Subject  Credential in Mathematics, I specialize in Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry and how they apply to real life.

COST:

• $350.00 per semester-PrivatePay
• $425.00 persemester-Charterstudents
• (Includes registration and all materials)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This class will cover the following topics:

COURSEDESCRIPTION:

• This class will cover the following topics:
• Writing two-column proofs using definitions, postulates and theorems
• 2: Solving word problems
• 3: Construction with a compass and straight-edge
• 4 :Applying parallel lines to proofs and word problems

Contact:

Aladner1@roadrunner.com

Call or text 626-840-6838

Private tutoring also available–pricing available on request.

Biography: Making MATH make SENSE for over 45 years. I have taught high  school math in both Christian and public schools and as an adjunct professor for over ten years at Vanguard University.  With a CASingle-Subject  Credential in Mathematics, I specialize in Algebra I and II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry and how they apply to real life.

This is a course for high school students who have completed Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.

This course will be taught using Investigations and real world applications. In the Investigation approach students work in groups to do exercises that lead them step by step through their own discovery process, and then come together for lecture and discussion. Each class will be packed full of activity, a focus on deeply understanding the core concepts and their applications, and often a game or two !

This course primarily focuses on functions. Functions covered will include polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, and polar functions, including complex numbers. Students will also be introduced to vectors and matrices and to the concepts of rate of change and derivatives.

Dr. Karen Felzer has a PhD in geophysics and a minor in history and also teaches history classes at EIE. She is a third generation teacher and, like her parents, passionate about teaching well. She earned teaching awards as a Teaching Fellow and has taught summer school at the University of California, Los Angeles. She has been a homeschooling mom since 2020.

This class is A-G aligned and can be taken as regular or honors. The course material will also prepare students who are interested in taking the A.P. Precalculus exam on their own.

Time: Regular class meeting Thursdays 2-4pm, homework help Tuesdays 12-1pm. Students can attend in person or online for homework help. 

Cost: $285 per semester for private pay, $328 per semester for charter schools. Most charter schools accepted through Home School Coaches. The cost includes all classroom handouts – no parent printing responsibilities as long as students come to class in person !

Book: Course reader with homework problems made from open source materials. $15 for printed copy (highly recommended !), free for .pdf. Charter students add $17 to the course price for your PO to have your printed course reader included.

Dates: September 3 – May 27

To register please email karenfelzer@gmail.com

SCIENCE

COST:  $100.00 per family per semester

• Yes, the cost is per family, not student.  We feel this would be a great family style class for High school and older.  Parents and siblings are encouraged to attend at no additional cost.

AGE TARGET:  High school and older.

Course description:

This course will introduce the science topics most relevant to the study of Biblical Creationism.  There will be a video each week from Educate for Life with Kevin Conover followed by a discussion and relevant activities.

Topics covered include:

•             Fossil record vs. evolution
•             Evidence for a world-wide flood
•             Did man walk with dinosaurs?
•             Age of the earth
•             Genetic mutations and Intelligent Design
•             Irreducible complexity  and thermodynamics
•             The Big Bang and the anthropic principle
•             Scientific hoaxes
•             Evolutionary ethics
•             Answering atheism

REGISTER:  Contact EIE at (626) 821-0025

SCIENCE-2-U HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES

“Charter Students: Please discuss grade-level requirements for each class with your charter before registration.”

Note: Lab supplies will be provided when students are In-Person for class. For online students, a supply list will be provided so they may do the experiments with us. The cost of lab supplies should also be covered by charter school funds if purchased through an approved vendor.

This class will include such topics as:

• Intro to Cell Biology
• Protein Synthesis
• Photosynthesis
• Genetics
• Origins
• Ecology

We will also cover classification and will conduct a brief survey of the kingdoms including:

• Archaebacteria
• Eubacteria
• Protists
• Fungi
• Plants
• Animals including:
  • Invertebrates
  • Arthropods
  • Vertebrates

A brief study of some of the systems of the human body is also included.
This course meets weekly for 1.5 hours (45 min. of lecture, 45 min. of lab). Weekly homework assignments from the textbook, lab reports and handouts will be completed by the students at home each week. Tests will be taken online at home and are to be administered by their parent. One in-class practicum test will be given by the instructor (IF POSSIBLE THIS YEAR)

IMPORTANT: Beginning 2025-2026, The Glencoe Life Science text will be the required text. 

This course may be for late Jr High or early High School (8th-9th) and is an introduction to chemistry and physics. It is highly recommended that students take this class prior to high school chemistry and physics. A basic understanding of algebra (how to solve for one unknown) is required.

Textbook required:

Glencoe Physical Science
Textbook: ISBN13: 9780078945830, MHID: 0078945836
Publisher: GLEN, 2011, 2012

Recommended Scientific Calculator:

Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator

Click the link above to find it at Amazon.

Note: Lab supplies will be provided when students are In-Person for class.

This A-G level biology course is designed to take the student through a general study of living matter. Students will learn basic biological principles and explore the diversity of life on Earth. They will study the present form and function of organisms, from cells to organ systems, from simple viruses to complex Homo sapiens. There are more than twenty-five hand-on lab/lab activities covering such topics as:

• Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Microbiology
• Bacteria
• Viruses
• Fungi
• Protists
• Plants
• Animals & animal behavior
• Ecology

Along with a variety of dissections and modeling, there are student-led investigations that allow the student to pursue individualized areas of inquiry.  In addition, students will learn microscopic and aseptic techniques together with laboratory safety and proficiency.

Emphasis will be on disciplinary core ideas (content), scientific practices, and crosscutting concepts, coupling practice with content to apply the material in a meaningful way to the world, and analyzing & proposing ways to minimize human impacts on biodiversity.  The year culminates in a student-led multi-week lab project with a poster presentation and an optional field trip.

To register, complete the registration page for the location of your choice.

A textbook is required: 

General Chemistry is a first-year introductory A-G level class that explores chemical phenomena. Through lectures, class discussions, small group activities, homework, labs, and class lab challenges, students will explore chemical concepts as they apply to the world around them. Emphasis will be on disciplinary core concepts, both qualitative and quantitative laboratory inquiry, mathematical modeling of key concepts, and the process of scientific inquiry. Topics include but are not limited to: modeling the atom (nuclear & subatomic), understanding properties of mater at the bulk scale, chemical bonding, understanding and modeling chemical reactions, moles, stoichiometry, properties of solutions and concentration/dilution, thermodynamics, reaction rate, dynamic equilibria, acid/base, reduction/oxidation (redox) and gases. We focus a lot in this class on the chemical effects of human activity on the environment and using chemistry to offer viable solutions.   This class culminates in an engineering applications unit on bioplastics and their effects on the environment. Class meets weekly for 2 hours and includes keeping a scientific journal. 

Pre or Co-requisite: Algebra 1

Textbook required:

Preferred:     Chemistry: Matter and Change
ISBN 007874637X
Publisher: Glencoe Science 2012 or newer

Acceptable alternative: World of Chemistry 3rd Edition, 2012  
ISBN-10: 1133109659
Authors:  Steven S. Zumdahl , Susan L. Zumdahl , Donald J. Decoste 
Publisher: McDougal Littell
(2007 edition acceptable if approved by charter)

SPECIAL INTEREST

COST:  $30.00 per class plus $10.00 material fee.

AGE TARGET:  12 and up.

One of the great benefits of homeschooling is to explore and experience different types of classes and activities.  Now, with our woodworking class, you can experience the wonders of converting raw wood into some fantastics items.  Start out with making simple toys and depending on your dedication create some awesome wooden projects.  In fact we have one family that actually took the information they learned in this class and created their own businesses.  This class is taught by a professional high end cabinet and furniture maker in his shop.  The students will work with real woodworking equiptment under the supervision of a craftsman.

CONTACT:  Jeff Krieger   (626) 695-5688

TARGET: Grades 8 – 12

COURSE DURATION: 1 year (two, 13 week semesters – classes begin Sept 2, 2026)

DATES:

• Semester 1 runs Sept 2 -Dec 9 2026
• Semester 2 runs Jan 27-May 12 2027

COST PER SEMESTER : $296.00 (courtesy discount given to those who pay for class in full on day of registration). We are an approved vendor for most area Charter schools. If not, we’ll contact you to start the vendor process for your school!

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Students 8th-12th grade take a look at Modern American History and the defining moments of pop culture, film, media, broadcasting and television through the 20th Century.

 This class will explore the collective memories of a nation, captured through decades of film, music, television, radio and broadcasting. Discussion and summaries of these memorable moments will be accompanied by video or audio clips. Students will need to access Google Classroom for assignments, and grades will be provided for transcripts.

 We will explore movies and actors that brought amazing stories to life, iconic episodes of shows that made us laugh and cry, music and the talent that touched our hearts or rocked our world, and the shocking news broadcasts that marked history.

 REMEMBERING THE MOMENT…

• When Michael Jackson’s zombie dancing video made Thriller the best selling album of all time.
• When a man-eating shark strikes fear into millions, with just two haunting musical notes in Jaws.
• When Dorothy clicks her technicolor heels in Oz saying “There’s no place like home”.
• When the world watched as Neil Armstrong took the first steps on the moon.
• When Elvis Presley shocked T.V. audiences with his performance on the Ed Sullivan Show.
• When a televised white Bronco car chase captivated the nation.
• When Aretha inspired generations with R-E-S-P-E-C-T and so much more.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS

This class is recommended to students no lower than 8th grade, partially due to some of the discussion of harrowing news events, discussion of film content and the biographical stories about Hollywood and music stars that as you might expect can include themes of violence, drug use, death, etc.  There is no way to cover the subject of iconic films in modern times, without discussing the impact of certain significant  “R” rated movies that made their mark on pop culture and the world (Godfather, Schindler’s List, Matrix etc) However, please know that any clips shown to students will either be of critics discussing the film’s impact, or short clips that will NOT include segments with content that would have contributed to earning it’s “R” rating.

REGISTRATION: Enrollment opens for new students on April 10th, 2026 – Simply complete the form for either private-payment or charter families here at  26/27 REGISTRATION Monrovia.Charter School students should follow up with a request for a P.O./Enrichment Certificate to be issued as soon as possible to complete your registration with us.

Questions? Call (626)482-8963 or email WeSparkLearning@yahoo.com

GRADES 7 – 10

COST: $250.00

This class will follow the timeline of Architectural History as it parallels the history of the world, the country and locally. By looking at the relationship between the development of Architecture over time and the factors that influence it we can better understand all forms of culture such as transportation, arts. entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, communication, furniture, business etc.

We will travel through time starting with Native Americans and ending in present day to see how each era is its own testament to Architecture and how different Architects and ethnicities contribute to that story.

Class activities will use such things as nature and Froebel blocks to influence artistic vision and awareness – that basic geometric shapes are found within the outer shape of everything. Once a month there will be an optional field trip to visit actual buildings, neighborhoods and districts to explore Architectural characteristics and styles and the hidden history that surrounds all of us every day.

Students will take away a new sense of appreciation for the hidden history that surrounds us and the need for its preservation.

Inquires & Information         cindrabarnes@yahoo.com or

                                                           TEXT ONLY 909-993-2203

Register                                         At the above contact info