Your college-bound student will continue to enjoy discovering God's creation at the atomic level in this rigorous Chemistry course where you’ll learn Nuclear Chemistry, Chemical Reactions, Stoichiometry, States of Matter, Thermochemistry, and more!

Special Notes:

Chemistry LAB is optional and a separate registration.

This is Part Two of a 2-part course.

A parent who wishes for their student to join us midyear must email the instructor (kathys.chemistry@gmail.com) to discuss if this is possible.

Meets twice per week for 18 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.

Total Classes: 35

Class Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 7 to May 18, 2021. (No class March 30, April 1, or May 13)

Starting Time:

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

Duration: 75 minutes (1 hour, 15 minutes)

Prerequisite: Chemistry, Part One. If you wish to register for this course without having completed Part One, contact Mrs. Dutton before registering for permission.

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: $287 if you register on or before ­­­­­­­­­­­­­November 15, 2020. $307 after Nov. 15 for all 38 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’ need.

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 the first day of classes.

Course Outline:

• Topic 1: Chemical Quantities (The Mole Conversions between Mass, Volume, and Count

• Percent Composition and Chemical Formulas)

• Topic 2: Chemical Reaction (The Five Types of Chemical Reactions, Reactions in Aqueous Solutions)

• Topic 3: Stoichiometry (The Arithmetic of Chemical Equations, Limiting Reagents, Percent Yield)

• Topic 4: States of Matter (Solids, Liquids, and Gases Changes of State The Gas Laws)

• Topic 5: Solutions (Water, Properties of Solution, Concentration of Solutions, Colligative Properties)

• Topic 6: Thermochemistry (The Flow of Energy, The Heat of Reactions and in Changing States)

• Topic 7: Reaction Rates and Equilibrium (Rates of Reactions, Reversible Reactions and Equilibrium, Entropy and Free Energy)

• Topic 8: Acids and Bases (Acid-Base Theories, Strength of Acids and Bases, Neutralization Reactions)

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 homework 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.

Your student will be guided through the time-tested Baltimore Catechism Q & A with a practical, clear format,  giving your child a solid grounding in (and deep understanding of) the Catholic faith.

Special Notes: This is Part Two of a 2-part course. Students are welcomed to join us midyear if there is room in the course.

Total Classes: 13

Class Dates: Mondays, January 11 to April 19, 2021. (No class February 15 or March 29)

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

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: Basic Catechism

Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 8th grade

Suggested Credit: One full semester Catechism, Religion, or Theology

Fee: $187 on or before November 15, 2020. $207 after Nov. 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: Daniel Egan

Course Description: The main goal of the course is to gain mastery over the content of the Baltimore Catechism as presented therein that students might KNOW God. Each class will also try to show how the lesson of the week is reasonable and beautiful so that the children will grow in LOVE for God. Finally, I hope to present how this most lovable faith can be lived out in a practical way so the students may begin (or continue) to SERVE God and put into practice what we have learned.

NOTE: The structure that we will follow will be that found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Baltimore Catechism says – Creed, Commandments, Sacraments, Prayer. The Catechism of the Catholic Church presents it as Creed, Sacraments, Commandments, Prayer.

Course Outline:

• Class 1 – Our Daily Bread

• Lesson 29: Penance

• Lesson 30: Contrition

• Class 2 – Treason and the Kingdom Part 1

• Lesson 31: Confession

• Lesson 32: How to Make a Good Confession

• Class 3 – Treason and the Kingdom Part 1

• Lesson 33: Temporal Punishment and Indulgences

• Class 4 - Treason and the Kingdom Part 2

• Lesson 34: Extreme Unction and Holy Orders

• Lesson 35: Matrimony

• Class 5 – Expanding the Kingdom

• Lesson 37: Prayer

• Lesson 38: The Our Father

• Lesson 36: The Sacramentals

• Class 6 – Laws Concerning the King Part 1

• Lesson 15: The Two Great Commandments

• Class 7 - Laws Concerning the King Part 2

• Lesson 16: The First Commandment of God

• Lesson 17: Honoring the Saints, Relics and Images

• Class 8 – Laws Concerning the King Part 3

• Lesson 18: The Second and Third Commandments of God

• Class 9 - Laws Concerning the Subjects of the King Part 1

• Lesson 19: The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of God

• Class 10 - Laws Concerning the Subjects of the King Part 2

• Lesson 20: The Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Commandments of God

• Class 11 – Laws Concerning the Subjects of the King Part 3

• Lesson 21: The Commandments of the Church The First and Second Commandments

• Class 12 – The Divine Armory

• Lesson 22: The Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of the Church

• Class 13 – Speaking with the King

• Appendix: Why I am a Catholic

Course Materials: The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism (No. 2) Paperback – July 1, 1999, ISBN #978-0899422428

Homework: Homework will include: Daily reading for 10-15 minutes, weekly faith practicum, copying questions from textbook into a notebook, and online quizzes.

Help your middle school student discover and master how to write essays, how to narrow and brainstorm ideas well, and the best ways to practice short essay writing. Take the 7/8-4 course with this course to gain a full semester’s credit of writing.

Special Notes: This course, a continuation of the Simplified Writing series for 7/8 students, is scheduled during three time slots in the spring semester.

This is the third of a 4-part series. Continue with the MS 7/8 series for a full year of Writing.

Total Classes: 8

Class Dates and Starting Times:

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

January 11 to March 1, 2021

Duration: 50 minutes

Prerequisite: Simplified Writing for Middle School 2: Introduction to Essays & Papers I (MS 7/8-2) or written permission from the instructor.

Suggested Grade Level: 8th or accelerated 7th grade

Suggested Credit: ½ semester Writing or English. Follow with 7/8-4 for a full semester credit.

Fee: $177 if you register on or before November 15, 2020. $197 after Nov. 15 for all 8 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.)

Instructors: Robin Conley, MFA

Course Description: In this course, your student will take the skills learned in the Simplified Writing 1 and 2 courses (7/8-1 and 7/8-2) and put the knowledge and skills into practice for writing short essays, with specific feedback and coaching regarding how your student's writing can improve. Your student will go through the start-to-finish process of creating an academic essay, and attention will be given to using the correct forms and writing skills that have been gained to this point in the middle school Essentials and Simplified Writing courses.

Course Outline:

• Class 1: Types of essays – an introduction to rhetoric and choosing an essay topic

• Class 2: Narrowing topics (from last class) brainstorming content for your topic and creating the thesis statement

• Class 3: Analyzing and improving thesis statements (from last class) creating outlines

• Class 4: Analyzing and improving outlines (from last class) creating introductions

• Class 5: Creating rough drafts

• Class 6: Revising the essay

• Class 7: Editing the essay

• Class 8: Formatting for the academic essay an introduction to style guides

Course Materials: Word 2007 or later version. All other materials are included at this time. As new materials become available you will be notified.

Homework: Weekly writing assignments, with grading and direct feedback from the instructor. Estimated three to five hours per week for homework outside of class time, depending on the student’s ability.

Continue growing strong and confident in French with Part Two. Since so many English words are derived from French, students will also experience improved overall vocabulary.

Special Notes: This is Part Two of a 2-Part course. Students can join us midyear with teacher approval if there is an open seat.

Total Classes: 13

Class Dates: Tuesdays, January 12 to April 20, 2021. (No class Feb 23 or March 30)

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

Duration: 55 minutes

Prerequisite: French 2, Part One or equivalent.

Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade.

Suggested Credit: One full semester French 2 or Foreign Language.

Fee: $197 if you register on or before November 15, 2020. $217 after Nov. 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 Two we will learn pronouns: Tonique, reflexive, complement d’objet direct/indirect, pronoun of places, interrogative pronouns, relative pronouns how to introduce people to one another, immediate past and future verb tenses difference between an/année, jour/journée, soir/soirée prepositions and adverbs of place/time, when to use c’est or il est expressions with ‘coup’

Course Outline: The spring semester will cover lessons 19-36 with the same pattern of weekly assignments and quizzes, 3 tests, and a project.

• Week One: Welcome back, disjunctive pronouns and introducing one another

• Week Two: reflexive verbs, asking questions

• Week Three: Immediate past (verb tense used in spoken language)

• Week Four: Review 1, Test 1

• Week Five: Vocabulary nuances, pronouns ‘en/y’

• Week Six: Prepositions, writing sentences

• Week Seven: More on reflexive verbs, c’est/il y a/il est

• Week Eight: Review 2, Test 2

• Week Nine: Relative pronouns

• Week Ten: Futur simple, depuis/pendant/pour

• Week Eleven: Expressions with ‘coup’

• Week Twelve: All vocabulary, entre/pour/par

• Week Thirteen: Review 3, Test 3

Course Materials: First Start French Level II, by Danielle L. Schultz, Memoria Press, 2009,

ISBN: 978-1-93095-363-5

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 quizlet sets help him to memorize the meaning of words, their grammatical gender, their spelling and associations with other words quizzes on Moodle and of course, the exercises from the Student book. Each week, a unique assignment has been created by the teacher for grading purposes, except the week the students have a test.