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In this advanced course, students will go deep into US government and the American political system. Students will be challenged to think critically throughout the course. Sign up today to receive solid preparation for future rigorous college courses. This course is also an excellent preparation for students who plan to take the AP US Government and Politics test or American Government CLEP test.
Special Notes: All course materials are provided FREE. This course includes a writing component. This is Part Two of a two-part course. Total classes: 12 Class dates: Mondays, January 8 to April 8, 2024. No class Feb. 12 or March 25 (Holy Week). Starting time: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central 8:00 Mountain 7:00 Pacific) Duration per class: 55 minutes Prerequisite: College Level United States Government & Politics, Part One. Suggested grade level: 11th to 12th grade Suggested credit: One full semester US Government Fee: For all 12 classes: $227 if you register on or before November 15, $247 after Nov. 15. (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: Paul Hyatt Course description: This course will present students with an in-depth look at the foundations, institution, organization, operation, and policies of the United States' government. In Part Two, students will survey the civil rights and civil liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and explore how the judiciary has interpreted the First, Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments. The structure, rules, and influence of the media, including an examination into media bias, will also be investigated. At the end of the year, students will be challenged to undertake a comparative study of political systems. By comparing and contrasting political institutions and processes of other countries, students will be able to derive important generalizations. This course will closely follow the AP curriculum and students are encouraged to take the AP or CLEP test after the completion of this course. Course outline: Class One - Rights of the Accused Class Two - Roe v. Wade and Its Progeny Class Three - Civil Rights Class Four - Civil Rights (cont'd.) Class Five - Public Opinion and Polling Class Six - Political Ideologies and Voting Class Seven - Political Parties Class Eight - Elections Class Nine - The Media Class Ten - Interest Groups Class Eleven - AP Exam Hints and Tips Class Twelve - Review Course materials: All course materials are provided FREE. Students will be reading the United States Constitution and other foundational documents, portions of the Federalist Papers, landmark Supreme Court cases, and other relevant materials provided by the instructor. Homework: Expect to spend roughly two hours per week outside of class reading the assigned weekly course materials, completing automated quizzes (for immediate feedback), and writing an occasional essay. There will be a final exam at the end of the semester. More 
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1/8/2024
10:00 AM
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4/8/2024
11:00 AM
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12
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The Baltimore Catechism explains clearly what we as Catholics believe using a Q&A format. Join us in this course to grow in your knowledge of the Catholic faith.
Special Notes: This is Part Two of a two-part course. Students are welcomed to join us midyear if there are open seats. Total classes: 15 Class dates: Mondays, January 8 to April 29, 2024. (No class Feb. 12 or April 1) Starting time: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central 8:00 Mountain 7:00 Pacific) Duration per class: 55 minutes per class Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th grade Suggested credit: 1 full semester Religion or Catechism Fee: For all 15 classes: $217 on or before November 15, $237 after Nov. 15. (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: Gary Michuta Course description: This course is a great way to learn the basics of the Faith. The Baltimore Catechism is broken into three parts. Part 2 studies the Commandments. The basic structure of the course follows the time-honored Baltimore Catechism and is supplemented by the new Catechism of the Catholic Faith. Course outline: Class 1 - The Second and Third Commandment of God Class 2 - The Fourth and Fifth Commandment of God Class 3 - The Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth Commandments of God Class 4 - The Sacraments / Baptism Class 5 - Confirmation Class 6 - The Holy Eucharist Class 7 - The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Class 8 - Holy Communion Class 9 - Penance Class 10 - Contrition Class 11 - Confession Class 12 - How to Make a Good Confession / Temporal Punishments / Indulgences Class 13 - Extreme Unction and Holy Orders Class 14 - Matrimony / The Sacraments Class 15 - The Sacraments / Prayer / The Our Father Course materials: Required: The Baltimore Catechism #2 (Revised Edition). Available free online or for purchase at https://amzn.to/3RQX48x. Homework: Reading and weekly quizzes to reinforce learning. Quizzes are automated for immediate feedback. More
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1/8/2024
10:00 AM
Ends:
4/29/2024
11:00 AM
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15
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1 open seat left
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Learn the skills of Algebra 2 with Saxon Math and develop critical thinking skills and problem solving with functions, complex numbers, pre-calculus concepts, and concepts approaching trigonometry.
Special Notes: Due to the popularity of this course, it is offered in two time slots. Choose the day and time that works best for your homeschool. This is Part Two of a two-part course. Students are welcome to join us midyear (email us if you are unsure if you meet the prerequisite). Mrs. Hoeft provides 14 recorded 20 to 30-minute lectures in addition to the 14 live classes. Total Classes: 14 live plus 14 recorded classes Class Dates: Mondays, January 8 to April 22, 2024 (No class February 12 for mid-semester break or March 25 for Holy Week) Starting Time: Mondays: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central 8:00 Mountain 7:00 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes Prerequisite: Algebra II, Part One (available Live or through Unlimited Access) or the equivalent Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade Suggested Credit: One full semester Math Fee: For all 14 live and 14 recorded classes: $237 if you register on or before November 15, $257 after Nov. 15. (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, MS Course Description: Students will explore all of the algebraic concepts this includes both linear and nonlinear as well as functions, complex numbers and concepts approaching trigonometry. This course will fulfill all requirements for an Algebra 2 course and ready students for High School advanced topics in math including Pre-calculus concepts. Students are expected to watch the recordings of the instructor's lecture each week and come to class prepared to work problems with the class based on those lectures, along with answering questions on what they have watched. Course Outline: Week 1: Lessons 57-60 Topics to include: Ideal Gas Laws Lead Coefficients Completing the Square: Experimental Data Week 2: Lessons 61-64 Topics to include: Chemical Mixture Problems Complex Roots of Quadratic Equations Addition of Vectors Complex Fractions and Numbers Direct and Inverse Variation Week 3: Lessons 65-68 Topics to include: Advanced Substitution Signs of Fractions 30-60-90 triangles Radical Denominators Scientific Calculators, notation, powers and roots Week 4: Lessons 69-72 Topics to include: Gas Law Problems Advanced Abstract Equations Quadratic Formula Lines from Experimental Data, Negative Angles Week 5: Lessons 73-76 Topics to include: More on Radical Denominators Uniform Motion Factorable Denominators and Sign Changes Using both Substitution and Elimination Week 6: Lessons 77-80 Topics to include: Advanced Radical Equations Multiple Radicals Force Vectors at a Point Metric Volume 45-45-90 Triangles Week 7: Lessons 81-84 Topics to include: Complex Numbers and Real Numbers Algebraic Simplifications Product Rule With Variables Degree of Equations, Systems of Equations Week 8: Lessons 85-88 Topics to include: Systems of Nonlinear Equations Greater than, Trichotomy and Transitive Axioms Slope Formula The Distance Formula, PV = nRT Week 9: Lessons 89-92 Topics to include: Conjunctions Systems of Three Equations Linear Inequalities Boat in the River Problems Week 10: Lessons 93-96 Topics to include: The Discriminant Dependent and Independent Variables More Nonlinear Systems Joint and Combined Variation Week 11: Lessons 97-100 Topics to include: Advanced Substitution Relationships of Numbers Absolute Value Inequalities Graphs of Parabolas Week 12: Lessons 101-104 Topics to include: Percent Markups Sums of Functions Advanced Polynomial Division Review of Complex Numbers Week 13: Lessons 105-108 Topics to include: Advanced Factoring More on Systems of Three Equations Numbers, Numerals, and Value Sum and Difference of Two Cubes Week 14: Review and Final Exam Course Materials: Saxon Algebra 2, third edition with the test and homeschool pack, a scientific calculator (TI 30X or the like), graph paper, ruler, protractor, compass, and pencil. Graphing calculators are useful, but not necessary. The instructor will provide a free weekly lecture in addition to the live, interactive classes. Homework: Students should spend 6-8 hours a week on homework, taking a test once a week. Homework will be submitted to the instructor for grading and credit. More
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1/8/2024
10:00 AM
Ends:
4/22/2024
11:00 AM
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14
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In this advanced-level essay writing course for middle school students, help your student master essay writing with advanced concepts leading the student into high school writing. Taking the concepts learned in the 7/8-1 and 7/8-2 courses, the successful student finishing this course has the tools and is ready for successful high school essay writing.
Special Notes: Course materials are provided FREE by the instructor. This course, a continuation of the Simplified Writing series for 7/8 students, is scheduled during several different time slots in the spring semester - choose the day and time that works best for your homeschool. The smaller class size ensures excellent feedback on your student’s work. This is the third of a four-part series. Continue with the MS 7/8 Series for a full year’s credit for writing. Total Classes: 8 Class Dates and Starting Times: Mondays, January 8 to March 4, 2024. No class Feb. 5 (mid-semester break) 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central 8:00 Mountain 7:00 Pacific) Duration per class: 55 minutes Prerequisite: Registration in Simplified Writing for Middle School 2: Introduction to Essays & Papers I (MS 7/8-2). If your student is unable to take the previous courses LIVE, then at a minimum, he or she can watch the recordings on Unlimited Access before taking this course. Alternative Prerequisite: A passing assessment from the Aquinas Writing Advantage Assessment service. Please contact homeschoolconnections@gmail.com for any questions on permissions. Suggested Grade Level: 8th or accelerated 7th grade Suggested Credit: One-half (½) semester Writing or English. Follow with 7/8-4 for one (1) full semester’s credit for writing. Fee: For all 8 classes: $187 if you register on or before November 15, $207 after November 15. (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: Natalie Schira Grader: Reilly Starrett Course Description: It’s time to help your student dive into longer essays and advanced writing concepts! 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) to write short essays, receiving 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, with specific instruction regarding the use of strong rhetoric, diction, and syntax (words and order). While previous classes taught the “how and why” of writing skills (with first-time introductions to ideas), this course gives your student critical practice – under the tutelage of a teacher and professional writer – to prepare for high school writing and beyond. Course Outline: Class 1: Types of essays – an introduction to rhetoric and choosing an essay topic Class 2: Narrowing topics (from the last class) brainstorming content for your topic and creating the thesis statement Class 3: Analyzing and improving thesis statements (from the last class) creating outlines Class 4: Analyzing and improving outlines (from the 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: Course materials are included FREE. Microsoft Word or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document is required, as all assignments are submitted in Word. If you do not own Microsoft Word, you can use a system such as Google Docs that converts to Word documents FREE. Homework: Weekly writing assignments, with grading and direct feedback from the instructor. Estimated three (3) to five (5) hours per week for homework outside of class time, depending on the student’s ability. More
Starts:
1/8/2024
10:00 AM
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3/4/2024
11:00 AM
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8
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History is all about “story”. Register for this course to help your middle schooler to better understand the ancient world. We will work together to form an appreciation for the Ancients and learn from them.
Special Notes: This is Part Two of a 2-part course. New students are welcome to join us midyear if there are open seats. Total classes: 14 Class dates: Mondays, January 8th to April 22, 2024. No class Feb. 12 (mid-semester break) or April 1 (Easter Monday) Starting time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central 9:30 Mountain 8:30 Pacific) Duration per class: 45 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 6th to 8th grade Suggested credit: One full semester Ancient History Fee: For all 14 classes: $207 if you register on or before November 15, $227 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registration is not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Inshal Chenet, MA Course description: History, as Herodetus says, is the praise of great men of the past. To understand history is to know the stories of these great men, to see the patterns in their stories, and to better understand human nature. The true developments of pagan antiquity will be examined, as well as the shortcomings of the ancients, in preparation for the Incarnation of the Son of God. Class time will be spent hearing engaging stories of history, reinforced by the readings between classes. Students will also be writing a short summary of the story in class, to better retain the material. Course outline: Athenian Empire Athenian Art and Architecture Peloponnesian War Alexander the Great Founding of Rome The Republic Midterm Review The Punic Wars Julias Caesar Augustus Caesar Early Christian History & Jewish Wars Diocletian and Persecution Constantine & Nicaea Final Review Course materials: Book of the Ancient Greeks, Dorothy Mills [Memoria Press], ISBN 9781615381128, https://amzn.to/3F2xgRw (also used in Part One) Book of the Ancient Romans, Dorothy Mills [Memoria Press], ISBN 9781615381135, https://amzn.to/3yxbEJf Homework: Each week students will be required to read a selection from the textbook, and take a short quiz. There is also a midterm and final in this course made up of short answers and multiple choice. More
Starts:
1/8/2024
11:30 AM
Ends:
4/22/2024
12:30 PM
Sessions:
14
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Master the details of writing that you need to succeed — and perfect the essential tools necessary for excellent high school writing, including clear sentence and paragraph construction, summary and paraphrasing, answering essay questions, linear & process writing, advanced paragraph structure, and more.
Special Notes: This course is scheduled during several different time slots in the Spring semester. Choose the time that best fits your family’s schedule. This is the third of a 4-part series. Continue with the HS 9 series for a full year of Writing. Total Classes: 6 Class Dates and Starting Times: Mondays, January 8 to February 19, 2024. No class Feb.12. 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central 9:30 Mountain 8:30 Pacific) Duration per class: 55 minutes Prerequisite: Required: Registered for High School Simplified Writing 1: Strong Foundational Writing Skills (HS 9-2). Because courses in the program are sequential, for your student’s success, it is required that your student take the 9-1 and 9-2 courses before enrolling in this course. Students will be held accountable for all content taught in the previous courses. If your student is unable to take the previous courses LIVE, then at a minimum, he or she can watch the recordings on Unlimited Access before taking this course. Alternative Prerequisite: A passing assessment from the Aquinas Writing Advantage Assessment service. Please contact homeschoolconnections@gmail.com for any questions on permissions. Suggested Grade Level: 9th grade however, all high school students are welcome. Suggested Credit: ½ semester Writing or English. Combine with High School Simplified Writing 2: Beyond the Five-Paragraph Essay (HS 9-4) for one (1) full semester credit. Fee: For all 6 classes: $129 on or before November 15, $149 after November 15 for all 6 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: Sharon Hamric-Weis, BSEd, JD Course Description: Join this essential writing course for all high school students, to make sure that your student has critical high school essay writing foundations in place. Give your high school student exactly what’s needed for writing well-crafted sentences and paragraphs—including the absolute “must-have” knowledge, review, and practice for the use of nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions and prepositional phrases, and compound sentence structures. Learn to use transitions and connectives to make your paragraphs smooth the use of quoted material to support your ideas and the use of summary and paraphrase that’s required in all academic writing. Even if your student has learned foundational concepts before, the approach in this class is to use high school vocabulary and structures that are more complex and needed for upper-level writing. From mastering the details that are holding your student back to providing much-needed practice, help your student perfect the essential tools for high school writing with this course. Course Outline: Class 1: Using strong nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in well-constructed sentences Class 2: Perfecting higher-level capitalization, punctuation, and the use of quotation marks in dialogue in academic writing Class 3: Perfecting linear writing, transitions, and connectives in sentence and paragraph writing Class 4: Writing with summary and paraphrase Class 5: Answering essay questions: structure, form, and content I Class 6: Answering essay questions: structure, form, and content II Course Materials: Simplified Writing 101: Top Secrets for College Success, by Erin Brown Conroy: Buy the hard copy of the book here: http://amzn.to/2FMCose OR, buy the Kindle version of the book here (Download the FREE Kindle app to easily read on your computer, tablet, or mobile device): www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00B7AB90W/catholictreas-20 Microsoft Word or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document is required. If you do not own Microsoft Word, you can use a system such as Google Docs that converts to Word documents FREE. Homework: Students will have weekly writing assignments with grading and direct feedback from the instructor. Expect an estimated two (2) to four (4) hours per week for homework outside of class time, depending on the student’s ability homework includes reading, writing, and responding to feedback. More
Starts:
1/8/2024
11:30 AM
Ends:
2/19/2024
12:30 PM
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6
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This course takes a fun and interesting journey through history by looking into something that virtually everyone is interested in: conspiracy theories. Whether it be secret societies, the Kennedy assassination, or the theories revolving around extraterrestrial life, this course has something to intrigue even the most skeptical of students.
Special Notes: All course materials provided FREE. This course includes a writing component. Total classes: 12 Class dates: Mondays, January 8 to April 8, 2024. No class Feb. 12 or March 25 (Holy Week). Starting time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central 9:30 Mountain 8:30 Pacific) Duration per class: 55 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade Suggested credit: One full semester World History Fee: For all 12 classes: $207 on or before November 15, $227 after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registration is not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.) Instructor: Paul Hyatt Course description: The belief in something else going on “behind the scenes” of our daily lives can, in some ways, be traced back to early human civilizations all over the world. Whether it be a powerful group of elites turning the gears that control our world, a secret society that seeks to eliminate free will, aliens visiting from another planet, or a lost civilization that was much greater than our own, conspiracy theories have absolutely gripped our attention. The purpose of this course is to explore an array of these topics by taking a detailed look into the evidence and arguments of this particular way of thinking. Students will finish this course knowing the difference between an actual conspiracy and a conspiracy theory. They will look into why people believe in conspiracy theories, and we will discuss when and how these theories can get out of hand. They will, of course, also learn a great deal of history along the way. Course outline: Week 1: Topics discussed: The difference between a conspiracy and a conspiracy theory, Theories revolving around aliens Week 2: Topics discussed: The theories revolving around “lizard people,” Planet X Week 3: Topics discussed: Illuminati/New World Order Week 4: Topics discussed: Lost civilizations (EX: Atlantis) Week 5: Topics discussed: The conspiracy to kill Julius Caesar Week 6: Topics discussed: The death of Christ Week 7: Topics discussed: The death of the Templar Knights Week 8: Topics discussed: The theories that arise out of the death of the Templar Knights (E.g., what happened to their wealth?) Week 9: Topics discussed: The rise of political ideologies and their subsequent overthrow of political power – How conspiracies are utilized to be politically advantageous Week 10: Topics discussed: The Death of Hitler Week 11: Topics discussed: JFK Assassination Week 12: Topics discussed: Free for all – Throughout the course, I will ask students what conspiracy theories they are interested in. For the final week of the course, I will pick some that I find to be interesting and appropriate to discuss and give my thoughts on. Course materials: Due to the nature of the course, we will not have a course textbook or any other required texts. (I am more than willing, as the course progresses, to make book recommendations to students). Instead, we will be utilizing a series of primary and secondary sources that will be easily accessible online. Homework: Homework will consist of 6 discussion forum assignments and a final writing assignment. The discussion forums are meant to get students to engage with their classmates in responsible discussion and debate. The students will be given a prompt that will ask them to summarize what they have learned in class, give their thoughts on it, and then start a discussion with another student in the class. Each assignment should take about an hour to complete. The final writing assignment will require students to write a research paper about a conspiracy, or conspiracy theory that is of particular interest to them. More
Starts:
1/8/2024
11:30 AM
Ends:
4/8/2024
12:30 PM
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12
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In today’s world we often wonder, why would someone do that? Why can’t we all just get along? What is going on in our culture? Social psychology answers those questions by looking at how people interact with each other and our world. This course will give an overview of social psychology from a Catholic perspective.
Special Notes: Course materials are provided FREE. Additional pre-recorded lectures are provided in addition to the live class meetings. Total classes: 12 Class dates: Mondays, January 8 to April 8. No class February 12 (mid-semester break) or April 1 (Easter Monday) Starting time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central 9:30 Mountain 8:30 Pacific) Duration per class: 55 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 11th to 12th grade. Accelerated 10th-grade students welcome. Suggested credit: One full semester Social Psychology or Psychology Fee: For all 12 classes: $207 if you register on or before November 15, $227 after Nov. 15. (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: Kristi Moore, PhD Course description: Social Psychology is the study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by other people or groups. This course will introduce the major topics in social psychology including attitudes, persuasion, aggression, and prejudice. Students will learn research in the field and be challenged to think critically about these studies and how they apply to the modern world through a Catholic point of view. Parents should note that mature topics will be touched upon including gender, aggression, and stereotyping & prejudice. Course outline: Week 1: Introduction to Social Psychology Week 2: Social Learning Week 3: Social Affect Week 4: The Self Week 5: Attitudes and Persuasion Week 6: Perceiving Others Week 7: Influencing and Conforming Week 8: Helping and Altruism Week 9: Aggression Week 10: Working in Groups Week 11: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination Week 12: Competition and Cooperation Course materials: All materials will be provided FREE by the instructor. Homework: There will be pre-recorded lectures to view in addition to the live classes. Students will take online quizzes and complete weekly written activities and discussion questions. An application paper applying social psychology topics to some form of media will also be required (approx. four to six pages). Expect to spend 1-3 hours per week on homework outside of class. More
Starts:
1/8/2024
11:30 AM
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4/8/2024
12:30 PM
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12
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Become scripturally literate and learn how to enjoy your Bible as you read and discuss the Old and New Testaments, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring God’s word to life! Learn how God’s word is indeed “living” and how everything, even in the Old Testament, points to Jesus.
Special note: Students are welcomed to join us midyear if there are open seats. This is Part Two of an 8-part course. Students are not required to take the full series and can take the courses in any order. Total Classes: 12 classes plus short daily video lessons Class Dates: Mondays, January 8 to April 8. No class February 12 or April 1 (Easter Monday) Starting Time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central 9:30 Mountain 8:30 Pacific) Duration per class: 55 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade Suggested Credit: One full semester Theology or Scripture Fee: For all 12 classes plus pre-recorded lessons: $197 if you register on or before November 15, $217 after Nov. 15. (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: Kevin O’Brien Course Description: This is a continuation of Living Scripture: Independent Study, Part One, which is NOT a prerequisite for this course. “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ,” said St. Jerome. The aim of this course is to remedy the Scriptural illiteracy of the average Catholic, even the average devout Catholic. We will read and discuss various sections of the Bible throughout the semester, allowing the Holy Spirit to bring God’s word to life in us and to reveal to us how everything in God’s word is indeed “living” and how everything, even in the Old Testament, points to Jesus. Peter Kreeft says that you don’t read the Bible the Bible reads you. He also says that the Bible is “God’s love letter to us.” In this course, we will learn to read that “love letter” from God and we will end up being moved by it. Course Outline: We will read five readings from Scripture daily, including selections from: An Old Testament Historical book A Psalm An Old Testament Wisdom or Prophetic book A New Testament Epistle or non-Gospel reading A Gospel Mr. O’Brien will post a brief daily video lecture commenting on one or more of that day’s readings. We will then, during our live Monday gatherings, discuss the readings that made the biggest impression on us throughout the previous week. Course Materials: The Holy Bible, any Catholic translation, but we will especially focus on the variety of translations and interlinear versions available online. Homework: Daily short readings from Scripture, plus a daily video of five to ten minutes to watch and comment upon. Plan on about an hour a day on homework outside of the classroom. More
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1/8/2024
11:30 AM
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4/8/2024
12:30 PM
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12
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Are you entering science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or business in college? Then this Pre-Calculus will prepare you with algebraic and trigonometric concepts including linear and nonlinear functions, complex numbers, polar coordinates, and more. Part 2 of 2, for Pre-College Students.
Special notes: This is Part Two of a two-part course. Students are welcome to join us midyear if they meet the prerequisite. Email us if you are unsure. Mrs. Hoeft provides 14 recorded 20 to 30-minute lectures in addition to the 14 live classes. Total Classes: 14 Class Dates: Mondays, January 8 to April 22, 2024 (No class February 12 for mid-semester break or March 25 for Holy Week) Starting Time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central 9:30 Mountain 8:30 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes Prerequisite: Algebra II and Geometry (available Live or through Unlimited Access) Suggested Grade Level: 11th to 12th grade Suggested Credit: One full semester Math Fee: For all 14 live and 14 recorded classes: $237 if you register on or before November 15, $257 after Nov. 15. (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: We will explore all the algebraic and trigonometric concepts this includes both linear and nonlinear plus functions, complex numbers, concepts involving trigonometry, and polar coordinates. This course will fulfill requirements for Pre-calculus and ready students for High School and college advanced topics math including Calculus. Course Outline: Week 1: Lessons 55-58 Topics to include: Circular Permutations Triangular Areas Phase Shifts in Sinusoids Distance from a point to a line Week 2: Lesson 59-62 Topics to include: Advanced Logarithm Problems Factorable Trigonometric Equations Single Variable Analysis Abstract Coefficients Week 3: Lessons 63-66 Topics to include: Circles and Completing the Square The Complex Plane Radicals in Trigonometric Equations Formulas for Systems of Equations Week 4: Lessons 67-70 Topics to include: Antilogarithms Locus Definition of a Parabola Matrices Percentiles and z Scores Week 5: Lessons 71-74 Week 6: Lessons 75-78 Topics to include: Combinations Functions of (-x) Binomial Expansion The Hyperbola Week 7: Lessons 79-82 Topics to include: De Moivre's Theorem Trigonometric Identities Law of Cosines Taking the Logarithm of something Week 8: Lessons 83-86 Topics to include: Simple Probability Factorable Expressions Advanced Trig Equations Arithmetic Progressions and Means Week 9: Lessons 87-90 Topics to include: Sum and Difference Identities Exponential Functions The Ellipse Double-Angle Identities Week 10: Lessons 91-94 Topics to include: Geometric Progressions Probability of Either Advanced Trig Identities Graphs of Secant and Cosecant Week 11: Lessons 95-98 Topics to include: Advanced Complex Roots More Double-Angle Identities The Ambiguous Case Change of Base Week 12: Lessons 99-102 Topics to include: Sequence Notation Product Identities Zero Determinants Binomial Expansions Week 13: Lessons 103-106 Topics to include: Logarithms Cofactors Translations of Conic Sections Week 14: Review and Final Exam Course Materials: Saxon Advanced Mathematics and Incremental Development, Edition 2, with the test and homeschool pack, a scientific calculator (TI 30X or the like), graph paper, ruler, protractor, compass, and pencil. Graphing calculators are useful, but not necessary. The instructor will provide a free weekly lecture in addition to the live, interactive classes. Homework: 4-5 assignments per week with 15-20 problems to work per lesson. Expect to spend approximately 60 minutes a day on homework (may vary depending on the student’s understanding of new concepts). More
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1/8/2024
11:30 AM
Ends:
4/22/2024
12:30 PM
Sessions:
14
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25 seats
Register for Geometry with Mrs. Nardozzi to dive deep into the incredible world of two and three-dimensional shapes as created by our majestic God. We will learn how to think critically about math situations which will help us build a way of logically coming to truthful conclusions. This is a skill desperately needed in our world!
Special Notes: This is part two of a two-part course. Students are welcome to join us midyear if there is an opening and they have the prerequisite. Each lesson from the textbook will have a recording for students to watch before meeting for the live class. Total classes: 14 Class Dates: Mondays, January 8 to April 22, 2024 (No class Feb. 12 for mid-semester break or April 1 for Easter Monday) Starting time: 1:00 PM Eastern (Noon Central 11:00 Mountain 10:00 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes per class Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Suggested grade level: 9th to 11th grade Suggested credit: One full semester Math or Geometry Fee: For all 14 live classes and recorded lectures: $237 if you register on or before November 15, $257 after Nov. 15. (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: Emily Nardozzi Course description: Each lesson from the textbook will have a recording for students to watch before meeting for the live class. This means that there will be 2-3 recordings (around 15-20 minutes long) for students to watch before we meet. In the live class, the teacher will answer questions and lead the students through practice problems. This course will allow students to study the size, shape, and characteristics of two and three-dimensional shapes. It will also increase a student's capacity to think using logic and critical thinking skills. In McDougal Littell students are introduced to proof early in the text. At first they are given the proof with pieces of the proof missing that are to be filled in by the students. After this is practiced, students will then be asked to create a two-column proof from start to finish. The text is not full of proofs, but they are continually sprinkled throughout the text so that students continue to see them and continue to get stronger writing them. Tests and quizzes will not be full of proofs but will likely have a proof to fill in and occasionally do completely on their own. The textbook itself has large, easy to read print. It has a combination of several practice problems for students to grow in their comfort of the new topic and then also some application problems that are more challenging. Course outline: Week 1: Transformations Week 2: Transformations Week 3: Similarity Week 4: Similarity Week 5: Right Triangles and Trigonometry Week 6: Right Triangles and Trigonometry Week 7: Right Triangles and Trigonometry Week 8: Circles Week 9: Circles Week 10: Circles Week 11: Area of Polygons and Circles Week 12: Area of Polygons and Circles Week 13: Surface Area and Volume Week 14: Surface Area and Volume Course materials: Geometry, Grades 9-12: Mcdougal Littell High School Math (McDougal Littell High Geometry) 10th Edition, ISBN: 0-618-25022-0 (https://amzn.to/3sqIZU8). Plus: a compass, a protractor, a ruler, graph paper (this can be printed when needed from the internet), and a scientific calculator that contains the basic trigonometric functions (buttons for sin, cos, tan - a TI-30XIIS calculator will be sufficient). Homework: Each week we will cover two to three lessons from the text which means students will be completing 2-3 homework assignments. Students should plan to spend around 30-40 minutes on each homework assignment. Daily homework is self-graded using the back of the textbook with weekly check-point quizzes and chapter tests graded by Mrs. Nardozzi. More
Starts:
1/8/2024
1:00 PM
Ends:
4/22/2024
2:00 PM
Sessions:
14
Pricing:
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Status:
14 open seats left
Class size:
25 seats
Master the details of writing that you need to succeed — and perfect the essential tools necessary for excellent high school writing, including clear sentence and paragraph construction, summary and paraphrasing, answering essay questions, linear & process writing, advanced paragraph structure, and more.
Special Notes: This course is scheduled during several different time slots in the Spring semester. Choose the time that best fits your family’s schedule. This is the third of a 4-part series. Continue with the HS 9 series for a full year of Writing. Total Classes: 6 Class Dates and Starting Times: Mondays, January 8 to February 19, 2024. No class Feb.12. 1:00 PM Eastern (Noon Central 11:00 Mountain 10:00 Pacific) Duration per class: 55 minutes Prerequisite: Required: Registered for High School Simplified Writing 1: Strong Foundational Writing Skills (HS 9-2). Because courses in the program are sequential, for your student’s success, it is required that your student take the 9-1 and 9-2 courses before enrolling in this course. Students will be held accountable for all content taught in the previous courses. If your student is unable to take the previous courses LIVE, then at a minimum, he or she can watch the recordings on Unlimited Access before taking this course. Alternative Prerequisite: A passing assessment from the Aquinas Writing Advantage Assessment service. Please contact homeschoolconnections@gmail.com for any questions on permissions. Suggested Grade Level: 9th grade however, all high school students are welcome. Suggested Credit: ½ semester Writing or English. Combine with High School Simplified Writing 2: Beyond the Five-Paragraph Essay (HS 9-4) for one (1) full semester credit. Fee: For all 6 classes: $129 on or before November 15, $149 after November 15 for all 6 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: Sara Keefe Course Description: Join this essential writing course for all high school students, to make sure that your student has critical high school essay writing foundations in place. Give your high school student exactly what’s needed for writing well-crafted sentences and paragraphs—including the absolute “must-have” knowledge, review, and practice for the use of nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions and prepositional phrases, and compound sentence structures. Learn to use transitions and connectives to make your paragraphs smooth the use of quoted material to support your ideas and the use of summary and paraphrase that’s required in all academic writing. Even if your student has learned foundational concepts before, the approach in this class is to use high school vocabulary and structures that are more complex and needed for upper-level writing. From mastering the details that are holding your student back to providing much-needed practice, help your student perfect the essential tools for high school writing with this course. Course Outline: Class 1: Using strong nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in well-constructed sentences Class 2: Perfecting higher-level capitalization, punctuation, and the use of quotation marks in dialogue in academic writing Class 3: Perfecting linear writing, transitions, and connectives in sentence and paragraph writing Class 4: Writing with summary and paraphrase Class 5: Answering essay questions: structure, form, and content I Class 6: Answering essay questions: structure, form, and content II Course Materials: Simplified Writing 101: Top Secrets for College Success, by Erin Brown Conroy: Buy the hard copy of the book here: http://amzn.to/2FMCose OR, buy the Kindle version of the book here (Download the FREE Kindle app to easily read on your computer, tablet, or mobile device): www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00B7AB90W/catholictreas-20 Microsoft Word or the ability to convert a document to a Word-compatible document is required. If you do not own Microsoft Word, you can use a system such as Google Docs that converts to Word documents FREE. Homework: Students will have weekly writing assignments with grading and direct feedback from the instructor. Expect an estimated two (2) to four (4) hours per week for homework outside of class time, depending on the student’s ability homework includes reading, writing, and responding to feedback. More
Starts:
1/8/2024
1:00 PM
Ends:
2/19/2024
2:00 PM
Sessions:
6
Pricing:
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Status:
9 open seats left
Class size:
25 seats
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