Do you want your student to excel in ALL of learning? Then join this FREE key course and learn the must-have, how-to skills to help your student in every course-  including how to take notes, how to listen and read actively for higher comprehension, how to effectively take tests in a timed setting, and more.

Special Notes: Homeschool Connections offers this course free throughout the school year (summer, fall, and spring). How to Be an Excellent Student lays a foundation of study skills to help students be successful in all of their school courses. Get ready for the school year now and register for this vital four-day course.

Due to the popularity of this course, it is offered four times over the summer. Choose the dates and times that work best for your family.

Total Classes: 4

Class Dates and Times:

Summer dates are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday,

August 17 to August 20 at 4:00 PM Eastern (3:00 Central 2:00 Mountain 1:00 Pacific)

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 7th to 11th grade

Fee: FREE

Instructor: Professor Erin M. Brown (aka author EB Conroy/Erin Brown Conroy), designer of this course.

Course Description: In this course, your student can gain the absolute must-have expertise to become strong, confident, and able to study for any high school level course with success. Learn how to listen and comprehend more, how to effectively take notes, how to read a text for its key ideas, how to study for tests, how to approach textbooks in a way that cuts study time in half, how to more effectively comprehend what you read and hear, and what you need to do, to score well on tests. This four-session course is absolutely FREE-  so give your student what’s needed to succeed!

Course Outline:

• Class 1: Active listening and how to take notes effectively

• Class 2: Active reading and how to study effectively

• Class 3: Critical reading skills for comprehension

• Class 4: Test-taking in a timed setting

Course Materials: All materials are provided free from the instructor.

Homework: This is a lecture course with approximately 2 hours of work per class (reading and automated quizzes).

Join this high school biology course and fully prepare your student in the basics of biology, with topics in the biology and chemistry of life, cells, photosynthesis, genetics, DNA and the human genome, Darwin’s theories, and more.

Special Notes: This is Part One of a 2-part course. Students are expected to sign up for Part Two in the spring.

LAB is a separate enrollment. LAB is optional, but highly recommended.

This course is offered in four different day/time slots so you can choose the day and time best for you and your homeschool.

Total Classes: 14

Class Dates and Starting Times:

Tuesdays, September 8 to December 15, 2020. (No class Dec. 8)

11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 AM central, 9:30 AM Mountain, 8:30 AM Pacific)

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Biology or Science

Fee: $187 if you register on or before July 15, 2020. $207 after July 15 for all 12 classes. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Instructor: Christine Hamilton, PhD

Course Description: This biology course is a general overview of high school biology, presented from a Catholic perspective and completing vocabulary sheets every week, for a better understanding of the material. Prepares the student for ACT/SAT science. Students are expected to take notes during class and ask questions. Notes will help with weekly quizzes as quizzes are openbook.

Course Outline:

• Week 1 The Science of Biology

• Week 2 The Chemistry of Life

• Week 3 Ecosystems and Communities

• Week 4 Humans and the Biosphere

• Week 5 Cell Structure and Function

• Week 6 Photosynthesis

• Week 7 Cellular Respiration

• Week 8 Cell Growth and Division

• Week 9 Genetics

• Week 10 DNA and RNA

• Week 11 The Human Genome

• Week 12 Darwin’s Theory

• Week 13 History of Life

• Week 14 Classification

Course Materials:Prentice Hall Biology ISBN-13: 978-0131662551 ISBN-10: 0131662554(www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0131662554/catholictreas-20orbookfinder.com)

Homework: Expect to spend approximately two-plus hours each week outside of the classroom on vocabulary study, reading, and quizzes. Vocabulary is assigned alongside the weekly reading for better understanding of the material and to prepare the student for the live lecture. Most of the computer-graded quiz material is based on vocabulary and what is presented in class. The sequence of events for each week are as follows:

1. Read the assigned chapter(s)

2. Write the provided vocabulary words in your notebook

3. Come to class

4. Take the weekly computer-graded quiz

Join this high school biology course and fully prepare your student in the basics of biology,  with topics in the biology and chemistry of life, cells, photosynthesis, genetics, DNA and the human genome, Darwin’s theories, and more.

Special Notes: This is Part One of a 2-part course. Students are expected to sign up for Part Two in the spring.

LAB is a separate enrollment. LAB is optional, but highly recommended.

This course is offered in four different day/time slots so you can choose the day and time best for you and your homeschool.

Total Classes: 14

Class Dates and Starting Times:

Tuesdays, September 8 to December 15, 2020. (No class Dec. 8)

4:00 PM Eastern (3:00 Central, 2:00 Mountain, 1:00 Pacific)

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Biology or Science

Fee: $187 if you register on or before July 15, 2020. $207 after July 15 for all 12 classes. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Instructor: Christine Hamilton, PhD

Course Description: This biology course is a general overview of high school biology, presented from a Catholic perspective and completing vocabulary sheets every week, for a better understanding of the material. Prepares the student for ACT/SAT science. Students are expected to take notes during class and ask questions. Notes will help with weekly quizzes as quizzes are openbook.

Course Outline:

• Week 1 The Science of Biology

• Week 2 The Chemistry of Life

• Week 3 Ecosystems and Communities

• Week 4 Humans and the Biosphere

• Week 5 Cell Structure and Function

• Week 6 Photosynthesis

• Week 7 Cellular Respiration

• Week 8 Cell Growth and Division

• Week 9 Genetics

• Week 10 DNA and RNA

• Week 11 The Human Genome

• Week 12 Darwin’s Theory

• Week 13 History of Life

• Week 14 Classification

Course Materials: Prentice Hall Biology ISBN-13: 978-0131662551 ISBN-10: 0131662554(www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0131662554/catholictreas-20 or bookfinder.com)

Homework: Expect to spend approximately two-plus hours each week outside of the classroom on vocabulary study, reading, and quizzes. Vocabulary is assigned alongside the weekly reading for better understanding of the material and to prepare the student for the live lecture. Most of the computer-graded quiz material is based on vocabulary and what is presented in class. The sequence of events for each week are as follows:

1. Read the assigned chapter(s)

2. Write the provided vocabulary words in your notebook

3. Come to class

4. Take the weekly computer-graded quiz

Help your college-bound student discover God's creation at the atomic level in this rigorous, college-prep Chemistry course. Learn the Matter and Change, Scientific Measurement, Atomic Structures, the Periodic Table, Compounds, Formulas, and more!

Special Notes: This is a 2-part course. Students are expected to also register for Part Two in the spring.

Class meets twice per week for 14 weeks. One week, the live classes may be changed to a pre-recorded class.

Due to the popularity of this course, it is offered in two time segments. Choose the time that best fits your family’s schedule. We recommend registering for this course early as it usually fills and closes early.

Chemistry LAB is optional and a separate registration.

Total Classes: 27

Class Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 8 to December 17, 2020. (No class Nov. 24, Nov. 26, or Dec. 8)

Starting Time:

10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central 8:00 Mountain 7:00 Pacific)

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes)

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I, completion or concurrent enrollment with Algebra II is highly recommended (available Live or through Unlimited Access). Middle School Physical Science is helpful.

Suggested Grade Level: 11th to 12th grade or advanced 10th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Chemistry. For Chemistry with LAB, make sure to also register for Chemistry LAB. For Honors Chemistry, choose the optional Honors track once the course begins.

Fee: $247 if you register on or before July 15, 2020. $267 after July 15 for all 28 classes. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Instructor: Mrs. Kathy Dutton

Course Description: We will be studying God's creation at the atomic level and discovering how marvelous it is. This is a rigorous, college-prep Chemistry course. Over both semesters, we will cover a wide range of topics, including Structure of Matter, States of Matter, Chemical Reactions, Stoichiometry, Equilibrium, and Thermochemistry. We will also consider how Chemistry is important in our day-to-day life.

There will be three tracks through this class:

1. Chemistry – This is the classic college preparatory Chemistry course that fits most students’ needs.

2. Honors Chemistry – Students may earn extra credit by completing challenging assignments and earn the distinction of Honors Chemistry. This is designed for academically gifted students and for those who have a desire to complete more rigorous work. The extra credit is available to all students even if they are not attempting Honors Chemistry.

3. General Chemistry – This option is a less-intense track the math is a bit easier, a few topics are skipped, and the required assignments are easier. This is designed for students who struggle, or those with limited time or desire. This option is only available by parent request. Requests must be made before we start chapter 4.

Course Outline:

• Topic 1: Matter and Change (Element and Compounds, Mixtures, Chemical Reactions)

• Topic 2: Scientific Measurement (Accuracy and Precision, Metric System, Density)

• Topic 3: Atomic Structure (History of Atomic Thought, Models of the Atom, Electrons in the Atom)

• Topic 4: Periodic Table (Organization, Classification of Elements, Periodic Trends)

• Topic 5: Forming Compounds: Bonding (Ionic Bonding, Metallic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Intermolecular Forces)

• Topic 6: Chemical Names and Formulas (Ions and Ionic Compounds, Molecular Compounds, Acids and Bases, The Laws Governing Formulas and Names)

Course Materials and Technology:

1. Text: Chemistry, Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, Waterman (Prentice Hall, 2008) ISBN: 0-13-251210-6. (We recommend buying used. It can be purchased athttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0132512106/catholictreas-20.)

2. Computer with a microphone. (This is an interactive class microphones are mandatory.))

3. Scientific Calculator (I demo on a TI-30x iis)

4. Scanner or smartphone with Adobe Scan (or like) app that can scan multiple pages and save as a single PDF file.

Homework: Assignments include reading and a quiz with each chapter, unit tests, and a final exam. Most students will complete the weekly assignments in about 4 hours some students need more time. Most assignments are completed online some assignments will need to be hand-written, then scanned, and uploaded (as a PDF) for grading. Mrs. Dutton will be available to answer questions daily via the class discussion (forum). Mrs. Dutton will grade all assignments and give an overall grade for this course.

Help your college-bound student discover God's creation at the atomic level in this rigorous, college-prep Chemistry course. Learn the Matter and Change, Scientific Measurement, Atomic Structures, the Periodic Table, Compounds, Formulas, and more!

Special Notes: This is a 2-part course. Students are expected to also register for Part Two in the spring.

Class meets twice per week for 14 weeks. One week, the live classes may be changed to a pre-recorded class.

Due to the popularity of this course, it is offered in two time segments. Choose the time that best fits your family’s schedule. We recommend registering for this course early as it usually fills and closes early.

Chemistry LAB is optional and a separate registration.

Total Classes: 27

Class Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 8 to December 17, 2020. (No class Nov. 24, Nov. 26, or Dec. 8)

Starting Time:

1:00 PM Eastern (Noon Central 11:00 Mountain 10:00 Pacific)

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes)

Prerequisite: Completion of Algebra I, completion or concurrent enrollment with Algebra II is highly recommended (available Live or through Unlimited Access). Middle School Physical Science is helpful.

Suggested Grade Level: 11th to 12th grade or advanced 10th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Chemistry. For Chemistry with LAB, make sure to also register for Chemistry LAB. For Honors Chemistry, choose the optional Honors track once the course begins.

Fee: $247 if you register on or before July 15, 2020. $267 after July 15 for all 28 classes. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Instructor: Mrs. Kathy Dutton

Course Description: We will be studying God's creation at the atomic level and discovering how marvelous it is. This is a rigorous, college-prep Chemistry course. Over both semesters, we will cover a wide range of topics, including Structure of Matter, States of Matter, Chemical Reactions, Stoichiometry, Equilibrium, and Thermochemistry. We will also consider how Chemistry is important in our day-to-day life.

There will be three tracks through this class:

1. Chemistry – This is the classic college preparatory Chemistry course that fits most students’ needs.

2. Honors Chemistry – Students may earn extra credit by completing challenging assignments and earn the distinction of Honors Chemistry. This is designed for academically gifted students and for those who have a desire to complete more rigorous work. The extra credit is available to all students even if they are not attempting Honors Chemistry.

3. General Chemistry – This option is a less-intense track the math is a bit easier, a few topics are skipped, and the required assignments are easier. This is designed for students who struggle, or those with limited time or desire. This option is only available by parent request. Requests must be made before we start chapter 4.

Course Outline:

• Topic 1: Matter and Change (Element and Compounds, Mixtures, Chemical Reactions)

• Topic 2: Scientific Measurement (Accuracy and Precision, Metric System, Density)

• Topic 3: Atomic Structure (History of Atomic Thought, Models of the Atom, Electrons in the Atom)

• Topic 4: Periodic Table (Organization, Classification of Elements, Periodic Trends)

• Topic 5: Forming Compounds: Bonding (Ionic Bonding, Metallic Bonding, Covalent Bonding, Intermolecular Forces)

• Topic 6: Chemical Names and Formulas (Ions and Ionic Compounds, Molecular Compounds, Acids and Bases, The Laws Governing Formulas and Names)

Course Materials and Technology:

1. Text: Chemistry, Wilbraham, Staley, Matta, Waterman (Prentice Hall, 2008) ISBN: 0-13-251210-6. (We recommend buying used. It can be purchased at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0132512106/catholictreas-20.)

2. Computer with a microphone. (This is an interactive class microphones are mandatory.))

3. Scientific Calculator (I demo on a TI-30x iis)

4. Scanner or smartphone with Adobe Scan (or like) app that can scan multiple pages and save as a single PDF file.

Homework: Assignments include reading and a quiz with each chapter, unit tests, and a final exam. Most students will complete the weekly assignments in about 4 hours some students need more time. Most assignments are completed online some assignments will need to be hand-written, then scanned, and uploaded (as a PDF) for grading. Mrs. Dutton will be available to answer questions daily via the class discussion (forum). Mrs. Dutton will grade all assignments and give an overall grade for this course.

Discover the beauty of French, a rich and melodious language that is also an analytical language that encourages critical thinking in the student.

Special Note: This is a two-part course. Students are expected to register for Part Two in the spring.

Total Classes: 13

Class Dates: Tuesdays, September 8 to December 15, 2020. (No class Sept. 22 or Dec. 8)

Starting Time: 10:00AM Eastern (9 Central 8 Mountain 7 Pacific)

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: A passion for learning French.

Suggested Grade Level: 8th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester French or Foreign Language

Fee: $197 if you register on or before July 15, 2020. $217 after July 15 for all 13 classes. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Instructor: Nathalie LaPierre, DVM

Course Description: More than 220 million people speak French on all five continents. Therefore, the ability to speak French is an advantage on the international job market. It is a culture that has influenced the Western World, and the Americas, and it is a beautiful and fun language to learn.

In Part One, we will learn the French sounds, basic vocabulary to describe the classroom, ourselves, our families, our clothing, our feelings, determinants (such as articles, possessive and demonstrative adjectives), numbers 0 to 69, how to greet each other, how to conjugate verbs of the first group, second group, and some commonly used verbs of the third group in the present tense.

Course Outline:

• Week One: Greetings, presenting Moodle, course syllabus and expectations/grading French sounds, cognates, French pronouns

• Week Two: Vowel sounds, more cognates, present tense of verbs Avoir and Etre, vocabulary about family

• Week Three: Polite expressions, questions, numbers 1-20, present tense of verb Aller

• Week Four: Review 1, Test 1

• Week Five: Semi-consonnes sounds, name of parts of the body, demonstrative adjectives, present tense of verbs from the first group (-er ending)

• Week Six: Nasal sounds, clothes, this and that, voici/voila/il y a, numbers 20-100

• Week Seven: Feelings, present tense of verb Faire

• Week Eight: Review 2, Test 2

• Week Nine: Agreement of Adjectives/nouns, colors, grammatical gender of countries, negatives

• Week Ten: Questions and building sentences, writing a short narrative

• Week Eleven: Telling time, Present tense of second group verbs (-ir ending)

• Week Twelve: place and position, preposition "de", present tense of Prendre

• Week Thirteen: Review 3, Test 3

Course Materials: First Start French level 1 Student Edition, by Danielle L. Schultz, Memoria Press 2007, ISBN: 978-1-93095-365-9 (https://amzn.to/2rAC5Mm)

Homework: Learning a second language is demanding. Depending on your goals, a minimum of 30 minutes a day is recommended. To help the memorization of the vocabulary words and grammar rules, different exercises have been developed for this class. There are: recordings for the vocabulary words, or the lesson of the week, the student can listen and repeat what he hears to develop his speech quizzes on Moodle and the exercises from the Student book. Quizlet sets (always in progress) help him memorize the meaning of words, their grammatical gender, their spelling and conjugation of verbs. Each week, a unique assignment has been created by the teacher for grading purposes, except the week the students have a test.

Discover the beauty of French, a rich and melodious language that is also an analytical language that encourages critical thinking in the student.

Special Note: This is a two-part course. Students are expected to register for Part Two in the spring.

Total Classes: 13

Class Dates: Tuesdays, September 8 to December 15, 2020. (No class Sept. 22 or Dec. 8)

Starting Time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central 9:30 Mountain 8:30 Pacific)

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: A passion for learning French.

Suggested Grade Level: 8th to 12th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester French or Foreign Language

Fee: $197 if you register on or before July 15, 2020. $217 after July 15 for all 13 classes. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Instructor: Nathalie LaPierre, DVM

Course Description: More than 220 million people speak French on all five continents. Therefore, the ability to speak French is an advantage on the international job market. It is a culture that has influenced the Western World, and the Americas, and it is a beautiful and fun language to learn.

In Part One, we will learn the French sounds, basic vocabulary to describe the classroom, ourselves, our families, our clothing, our feelings, determinants (such as articles, possessive and demonstrative adjectives), numbers 0 to 69, how to greet each other, how to conjugate verbs of the first group, second group, and some commonly used verbs of the third group in the present tense.

Course Outline:

• Week One: Greetings, presenting Moodle, course syllabus and expectations/grading French sounds, cognates, French pronouns

• Week Two: Vowel sounds, more cognates, present tense of verbs Avoir and Etre, vocabulary about family

• Week Three: Polite expressions, questions, numbers 1-20, present tense of verb Aller

• Week Four: Review 1, Test 1

• Week Five: Semi-consonnes sounds, name of parts of the body, demonstrative adjectives, present tense of verbs from the first group (-er ending)

• Week Six: Nasal sounds, clothes, this and that, voici/voila/il y a, numbers 20-100

• Week Seven: Feelings, present tense of verb Faire

• Week Eight: Review 2, Test 2

• Week Nine: Agreement of Adjectives/nouns, colors, grammatical gender of countries, negatives

• Week Ten: Questions and building sentences, writing a short narrative

• Week Eleven: Telling time, Present tense of second group verbs (-ir ending)

• Week Twelve: place and position, preposition "de", present tense of Prendre

• Week Thirteen: Review 3, Test 3

Course Materials: First Start French level 1 Student Edition, by Danielle L. Schultz, Memoria Press 2007, ISBN: 978-1-93095-365-9 (https://amzn.to/2rAC5Mm)

Homework: Learning a second language is demanding. Depending on your goals, a minimum of 30 minutes a day is recommended. To help the memorization of the vocabulary words and grammar rules, different exercises have been developed for this class. There are: recordings for the vocabulary words, or the lesson of the week, the student can listen and repeat what he hears to develop his speech quizzes on Moodle and the exercises from the Student book. Quizlet sets (always in progress) help him memorize the meaning of words, their grammatical gender, their spelling and conjugation of verbs. Each week, a unique assignment has been created by the teacher for grading purposes, except the week the students have a test.

Do you want your student to excel in ALL of learning? Then join this FREE key course and learn the must-have, how-to skills to help your student in every course including how to take notes, how to listen and read actively for higher comprehension, how to effectively take tests in a timed setting, and more.

Special Notes:  Homeschool Connections offers this course free as it lays a foundation of study skills to help students be successful in all of their school courses. Get ready for the school year now and register for this vital four-week course

Due to the popularity of this course, it is offered four times over the summer. Choose the dates and times that work best for your family.

Total Classes: 4

Class Dates and Times:

Tuesdays, September 8 to September 29, 2020

2:30 PM Eastern (1:30 Central 12:30 Mountain 11:30 Pacific)

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 7th to 11th grade

Fee: FREE

Instructor: Lisa Mladinich

Course Description: In this course, your student can gain the absolute must-have expertise to become strong, confident, and able to study for any high school level course with success. Learn how to listen and comprehend more how to effectively take notes how to read a text for its key ideas how to study for tests how to approach textbooks in a way that cuts study time in half how to more effectively comprehend what you read and hear and what you need to do, to score well on tests. This four-session course is absolutely FREE so give your student what’s needed to succeed!

Course Outline:

• Class 1: Active listening and how to take notes effectively

• Class 2: Active reading and how to study effectively

• Class 3: Critical reading skills for comprehension

• Class 4: Test-taking in a timed setting

Course Materials: All materials are provided free from the instructor.

Homework: This is a lecture course with approximately 2 hours of work per class (reading and automated quizzes).

Gain the foundational skills of Geometry including two and three dimensional shapes, lines, rays, and figures in a plane use deductive and analytical reasoning, logic, and problem solving skills that connect Algebra and Geometry.

Special Notes: This is Part One of a two-part course. Students are expected to register for Part Two in the Spring 2021 semester.

Mrs. Hoeft provides 14 recorded 20- to 30-minute lectures in addition to the 14 live classes.

Total Classes: 14

Class Dates: Tuesdays, September 8 to December 22, 2020. (No class Oct. 27 or Dec. 8)

Starting Time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central 9:30 Mountain 8:30 Pacific)

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or equivalent coursework

Suggested Grade Level: 10th grade and up

Suggested Credit: One full semester Math

Fee: $207 if you register on or before July 15, 2020. $227 after July 15 for all 14 live and 14 recorded classes. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Instructor: Jean Hoeft, MA

Course Description: Students will study two and three dimensional shapes as well as lines, rays, and similar figures in a plane. Deductive reasoning will be used throughout the text to immerse students in proofs and the varying postulants and theorems that are used. Basic as well as more advanced constructions will be used along with algebra to connect algebra with the geometry that they are learning. We will be using the college entrance tests as a guide for the tests and quizzes so that students are familiar with the types of questions they will be expected to know and answer.

Course Outline:

• Week One: Chapter 1: Sections 1-1 to 1-2

Algebra Review

• Week Two: Chapter 1: Sections 1-3 to 1-5

Topics to Include: Segments, Rays, Distance Angles Postulates and theorems relating to points, lines, and planes

• Week Three: Chapter 2: Sections 2.1 to 2.4

Topics to include: If-then statements Properties of Algebra Proving Theorems Special pairs of Angles

• Week Four: Chapter 2: Sections 2.5 to 2.6

Topics to Include: Perpendicular Lines Planning a proof

• Week Five: Chapter 3: Sections 3.1 to 3.3

Topics to Include: Definitions Properties of Parallel lines Proving Lines parallel

• Week Six: Chapter 3: Sections 3.4 and 3.6

Topics to Include: Angles of a Triangle Angles of a polygon Inductive Reasoning

• Week Seven: Chapter 4 Sections 4.1 to 4.4

Topics to Include: Congruent figures Proving triangles congruent Using congruent triangles Isosceles triangle theorems

• Week Eight: Chapter 4 Sections 4.5 to 4.7

Topics to Include: Other methods for proving triangles congruent Using more than one pair of congruent triangles medians, altitudes, and perpendicular bisectors

• Week Nine: Chapter 5 Sections 5.1 to 5.3

Topics to Include: Properties of Parallelograms Ways to prove that quadrilaterals are parallelograms Theorems involving parallel lines

• Week Ten: Chapter 5 Sections 5.4 to 5.5

Topics to Include: Special parallelograms Trapezoids

• Week Eleven: Chapter 6 Sections 6.1 to 6.4

Topics to Include: Inequalities Inverses and contrapositives Indirect proofs Inequalities for one triangle

• Week Twelve: Chapter 6 Section 6.5 and Chapter 7 sections 7.1 to 7.3

Topics to Include: Ratios and Proportions Properties of proportions Similar polygons

• Week Thirteen: Chapter 7.4-7.6

Topics to include: Postulate for similar triangles Theorems for similar triangles Proportional lengths

• Week Fourteen: Review and Final

Course Materials: Geometry by Jurgensen, Brown and Jurgensen, ISBN# 0-395-77120-X (www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/039577120X/catholictreas-20)

Homework: 4-5 assignments per week with 15-20 problems per lesson. Expect to spend 30 to 60 minutes a day on homework.

Enjoy language, vocabulary, and grammar in this fun, introductory middle school Latin course and gain confidence in basic Latin grammar and vocabulary. Part 1 of 2.

Special Notes: This Part One of a 2-part course. Students are expected to also register for Part Two in the spring.

Total Classes: 12

Class Dates: Tuesday, September 8 to December 1, 2020. (No class Oct. 20)

Starting Time: 5:30 PM Eastern (4:30 Central 3:30 Mountain 2:30 Pacific)

Duration: 45 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 8th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Latin

Fee: $167 if you register on or before July 15, 2020. $187 after July 15 for all 12 classes. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)

Instructor: Hannah Dea

Course Description: Students will be introduced to basic Latin grammar and vocabulary through fun activities and homework assignments. They will also be encouraged to use certain online resources to help them develop good study habits. This course will prepare students for Beginning Latin. Materials will be supplied free by the instructor. We will explore both Classical and Ecclesiastical pronunciations.

Course Outline:

• Week 1: Introduction and Choosing Roman Names

• Week 2: About Latin and Roman Names

• Week 3: Family Terms

• Week 4: Numbers

• Week 5: More Family Terms

• Week 6: Conversational Latin

• Week 7: More Family Terms Continued

• Week 8: Weather Words

• Week 9: Cooking Show Project

• Week 10: Time and Horologium Project

• Week 11: Quomodo Sentis Hodie?

• Week 12: Intro to Grammar, Project Submissions, Final Exam

Course Materials: Latin dictionary with both a Latin to English as well as an English to Latin section (such as the New College Latin and English Dictionary, ISBN #0877205612, http://amzn.to/2FLBwDS). A working microphone is required for this course. No online dictionaries, please. All other course materials provided free by the instructor.)

Homework: Students will spend one to two hours on average per week on their homework in addition to classroom time. This course is project-based and will not have as much emphasis on quizzes or exams as the high school Latin courses. Projects include printable worksheets and the option of filming a Latin cooking show for the final project in place of the final exam.