SPECIAL INTEREST  2024 – 25

Apologetics: Creation Science

Taught by Martin & Carolyn Forte

Wednesday

3:00 – 4:00

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 higher.

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

APOLOGETICS II

TAUGHT BY

Martin & Carolyn

FRIDAY

3:00 – 4:00

In Apologetics I we covered science and Christianity as well as som other religions.  

With Apologetics II we will investigate the various major religions of the world and do a side by side comparison to Christianity.  At the end of the class you will be equiped to handle any discussion between the various major religions of the world.

THIS IS A FREE CLASS.

WOOD WORKING

Taught by

Jeff Krieger

Friday

10:30 – 12:30

or

1:30 – 3:30

NEWLY ADDED:

TUESDAY 1:30 – 3:30

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

Lego Builders

Taught by Malia Poggio

Fridays

1:00 – 2:30

and

3:00 – 4:30

Grades: 1st-5th

Cost: $160 PER SEMESTER

Class Description: In this class students will learn engineering and public speaking skills while expanding their creativity. Each week students will be given a build challenge and then they will present their creations to the class. Each week students will learn a new public speaking skill, such as eye contact, speaking clearly, standing up straight, etc. They will also learn listening skills as each of their classmates present their creations. In addition, students will also learn some fun Lego facts along the way.

 

Enrollment:

  • Call or Text Malia (323) 513-6816
  • Email maliapoggio10@gmail.com

Chess

Taught by:

Jeff Schwartz

Wednesday

10:00 – 11:00

Starts September 11, 2024

Cost:          $171.00  for each 11-week session per  student.  

Recommended   ages:   5  to    13   or   grades   K  to   8.

Open  to  beginners  and  advanced   students

Students  will learn to play the game of Chess and learn winning strategies.  They will become prepared for tournament  play which is organized  by  Coach  Jeff.  Tournament  play  is not required but is an added bonus.

Chess  is  a  wonderful  game that helps children develop mental discipline, analytical  skills, strategic  thinking, and  do  better academically.  Studies  have shown that   students   studying   Chess    demonstrated    a  marked   development   of  their  verbal    and math  aptitudes.  This  class  is  a great way for kids to have fun, improve  in  Chess, and  make  new  friends.

Added  bonus:   As  Coach  Jeff’s    program    is  in  twenty-one    elementary   schools   in   the  San  Gabriel   Valley,  Coach  Jeff organizes    three   tournaments   per  semester.

About  Coach  Jeff:   Jeff  Schwartz  has  played   tournament  chess    from  the  time  he  was  a  freshman   in  college.   Coach  Jeff  is a  Life  Member    of  the  United  States   Chess  Federation,  and  an  active  member  of  the  Arcadia  Chess   Club. Coach  Jeff  has taught  Chess   since   2007,   helping  hundreds   of   students  mature  in  the  world  of  Chess,  even  while  he   uses  an individualized  approach   for  each  student.

Contact:    chesscoachjeff@live.com or (626) 545-8457

Gardening Class

Presented by Schoolhouse of the Groves

Taught by

Cindra Barnes

Class Begins                               Thursday January 8, 2025

Time                                                Thursdays

                                                           10:00 – 11:00 AM

                                                         Second Semester Only

Cost                                                       $150.00 materials included

Inquires & Information               cindrabarnes@yahoo.com or TEXT ONLY 909-993-2203

Register                                               At the above contact info

 

Class Description                  Students will learn the basics of Biology, Herbology and Farming. They will develop skills in co-operation and the use of tools while working together for a common goal. The class will focus on the preparing, maintenance, harvesting and reaping of the garden and use fun activities such as, bird feeders, steppingstones, and gnome painting to enhance their communal space.