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![]() Ensure the coming school year’s success with a dynamic boot camp where you’ll get the extra edge needed to ace Algebra II and Geometry in the fall. Total classes: 8 Class dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, July 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, and 21, 2022 Starting time: 1:00 PM Eastern (Noon Central, 11:00 Mountain, 10:00 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes Prerequisite: Students who plan to enter Geometry or Algebra 2 in the upcoming fall semester Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade Suggested credit: 1/3 semester Math Fee: $97 if you register on or before March 15. $117 if you register after March 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.) Instructor: Emily Nardozzi Course description: This course is designed to provide a rigorous review of Algebra 1 concepts that are needed in order to be successful in Geometry and Algebra 2. A solid conceptual understanding of Algebra 1 is essential for success in all subsequent math courses as it is frequently used as a base in both high school and college. Course outline: 1) Evaluating Expressions and Combining Like Terms (Simplifying Expressions) 2) Properties of Exponents 3) Solving Linear Equations and Proportions 4) Linear Equations (Slope, Graphing, Writing Equations of a Line) 5) Solving Systems of Equations 6) Solving Quadratics 7) Angle Relationships 8) Pythagorean’s Theorem & Review Course materials: None – All material provided free by instructor. Homework: Each day students will be given a set of practice problems to complete as a review of that day’s lesson, with an answer key to self-check. There will be a short three- to four-question automated quiz for students to take each day, which is graded by the computer for immediate feedback. Homework should take approximately 20 minutes or less each day. More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
What better way to spend a week in the summer than learning about America’s greatest financial disaster with Mr. Campbell?! Register today for this deep dive into the Great Depression.
Total classes: 4 Class dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, July 11, 12, 13, and 14 Starting time: 2:30 PM Eastern (1:30 Central, 12:30 Mountain, 11:30 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade only. High school credit: 1/3 semester if you include the supplemental reading. Fee: $57 if you register on or before March 15. $77 if you register after March 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: Phillip Campbell Course description: This class will help students understand one of the most pivotal events in American history, the Great Depression. We will examine the development of banking in the United States as a backdrop to the events of 1929, study the Wall Street Crash of October 29, 1929, and its consequences, and follow the unfolding of the Depression around the world and the United States' attempt to mitigate the disaster. This class will also lead students in comparing the financial markets of 1929 to those of today and speculate on whether or not another disaster of the magnitude of the Depression could happen again. Course outline: Monday: A history of banking in America and a brief review of financial crashes prior to the Great Depression Tuesday: Study of the factors leading up to the Crash of 1929 and its effect on the nation Wednesday: The response of the United States government to the Great Depression Thursday: World War II and the end of the Depression Could another Depression happen today? Course materials: As a supplement, Mr. Campbell recommends the book The Great Depression by Robert McElvaine. https://amzn.to/3L1Snok Homework: Daily homework questions with answer key provided for self-grading. Final at the end of the course, graded by the computer for immediate feedback. More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Would you like to take your photography to the next level?! Sign up for this course today to learn all about shooting using a manual camera. Together, we will discover how to find good lighting, composition, and how to pose.
Number of class meetings: 6 Class dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, July 11, 12, 14 & 18, 19, 21 (no class on Wednesdays) Starting time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central, 9:30 Mountain, 8:30 Pacific) Duration of each class: 55 minutes Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade Suggested credit: ½ semester Photography Fee: $87 if you register on or before March 15. $107 if you register after March 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: Victoria Cerise Course description: During this photography bootcamp course, you will learn all the photography basics! You will learn how to take excellent photographs in camera (without editing/post-production), how to shoot in manual, how to find good lighting, and how to pose your subjects! Course outline: Class I - What is photography & why it's important Class II - How to shoot in manual, the exposure triangle Class III - Lighting Class IV - Composition/Rule of Thirds Class V - Posing I Class VI - Posing II & Class Critique of images Course materials: Students are required to have a camera that has a manual ("M") setting. Students may not use smartphones as their camera. Homework: There will be 3 quizzes (after Classes II-IV). There will also be a photography "challenge/assignment" after each class. Students will be required to upload 3-5 pictures (depending on the assignment). Students can expect homework to take approximately 30-45 minutes after each class. More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Learn the core concepts of computer programming in this high-interest, advanced middle school course with Minecraft! Join Dr. Morrow for a fun, interactive, hands-on course where your young teen “gets ahead” with technology!
Total class meetings: 8 Class dates and times: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, July 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2022 Starting time: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central, 8:00 Mountain, 7:00 Pacific) Duration: 35-minute live Q&A plus 25-minute pre-recorded lecture per class meeting Prerequisite: A love of Minecraft and a desire to learn coding. Make sure you own the required hardware (see Course Materials). Suggested grade level: 6th to 12th grade Suggested credit: ½ semester Computer Science Fee: $117 if you register on or before March 15. $137 after March 15 for all eight 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: Margaret (Peggy) Morrow, Ph.D. Course description: Coding with Minecraft introduces students to core computer programming concepts such as events, coordinates, variables, conditionals, functions, and iteration. It builds on the popularity of Minecraft and introduces core concepts to learn how to code.  The class offers two levels of challenge:  level one – block coding for beginners, and level two – python coding for students with at least a year of block coding experience.  Student projects will focus on introducing holiness and salvation into the world of Minecraft. Course outline: Day 1: Introduction – Setup Day 2: Challenge One Day 3: Challenge Two Day 4: Challenge Three Day 5: Challenge Four Day 6: Challenge Five Day 7: Challenge Five Day 8: Project Demonstrations Course materials: This is PC or Mac based and will not work on a Chromebook. Please check the system requirements to ensure that you have the needed hardware. More information about system requirements can be found here. Next, Sign-up for a “direct purchase” of Minecraft Education edition for Camps, Clubs, and Organizations (the cost is $12). During the registration process, Microsoft will give you a username ending in .onmicrosoft.com When you download and install Minecraft Education Edition, you will need to login with this username. For example, my Username is PeggyMorrow@peggymorrow.onmicrosoft.com Click here to obtain a license and set up the coding environment. Homework: Students can expect to spend 30 to 90 minutes 4 days per week working on their coding creations and submitting them for grading on the Moodle site.  A daily schedule will be provided. More![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Want to get your middle school student excited about science? Grossology is here to save the day! What is earwax? Do you think burping is hilarious? Would you get a giggle out of creating goopy slime? A heap of gross is a huge amount of fun! Get 8 weeks of ooey, gooey, slimy, and chunky entertainment – all in the name of science!
Total Classes: 8 Class Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, July 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2022 Starting Time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central, 9:30 Mountain, 8:30 Pacific) Duration: 45 minutes per class Prerequisite: None Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 8th Grade Suggested Credit: ½ semester Middle School Science Fee: $97 if you register on or before March 15, 2022. $117 after March 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.) Instructor: Christine Hamilton, PhD Course Description: Welcome to the exciting World of Grossology! What is ear wax? Do you think burping is hilarious? Would you get a giggle out of creating goopy slime? Maybe you know that a heap of gross is a huge amount of fun! Come join us for eight weeks of ooey, gooey, slimy, and chunky entertainment – all in the name of science! Course Outline: Day One: The Slippery Day Two: The Slimy Day Three: Digestion, The Front End Day Four: Digestion, The Back End Day Five: Circulation Investigation Day Six: Things In You Day Seven: Things On You Day Eight: Sensory Surprise! Course Materials: All course materials will be provided FREE, except for inexpensive, easy-to-find lab materials. Students can print the lab and fun activities. Homework: Learning while being gross! More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
In this high-interest (and fun) history course, learn the epic stories of pirates and how they changed the shape of America as well as how they affected global empires. Join us as we sail the high seas of history together!
Total classes: 8 Class Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays, July 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2022 Starting time: 4:00 PM Eastern (3:00 Central, 2:00 Mountain, 1:00 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes per class Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 7th to 8th grade. NOTE: Adjustments can be made to assignments to accommodate 9th to 12th grade students. Suggested credit: 2/3 semester History or World History Fee: $127 if you register on or before March 15. $147 if you register after March 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.) Instructor: Christopher Martin, PhD Course Description: As ships and treasures began sailing the ocean in greater numbers, legendary pirates and privateers emerged to prey upon them. This course examines what brought about the Golden Age of Piracy (roughly 1550-1730), as well as some of the key stories and figures of that time period, including Henry Morgan, Captain Kidd, and Blackbeard. Course Outline: Day 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments Day 2: The Age of Discovery, and the definition of Pirates Day 3: “My Good Pirate:” Privateers in the Caribbean Day 4: Legends of Infamy, and Crackdown Day 5: “Money as plenty as sand:” Pirates and America Day 6: The Jackpot: Big Scores, and War’s Reprieve Day 7: Nassau: The Republic of Pirates Day 8: Blackbeard, and the Last Hurrah Course materials: All course materials provided by the instructor. Homework: Students will complete a one- to two-page semi-biographical report of a pirate, privateer, or pirate hunter. Note: High school students will complete a guided two- to three-page exercise in a character analysis. Daily, optional review quizzes based on classroom lectures and discussions. Worth bonus points. More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Learn the power of critical, wise thinking in our “information age” and the importance of primary sources. Whether engaging on social media, avoiding email scams, or using internet sources for research, you need to be knowledgeable about the good and the bad of the Internet. Sign up for this course to learn how to engage our modern culture and make good decisions while living out our Catholic faith. Total classes: 8 Class Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays, July 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, and 28, 2022 Starting time: 2:30 PM Eastern (1:30 Central, 12:30 Mountain, 11:30 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes per class Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade. NOTE: Adjustments can be made to assignments to accommodate 7th to 8th grade students. Suggested credit: 2/3 semester credit Philosophy, Theology, or General Education Fee: $127 if you register on or before March 15. $147 if you register after March 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.) Instructor: Christopher Martin, PhD Course Description: Learn how Catholics can use the internet well. The internet is so useful, but also full of pitfalls. This course examines a host of these pitfalls and how to avoid them, as well as how to get the most out of the internet. Along the way, we learn how to apply critical thinking to the world of digital information, and what the catechism can teach us about that world. Course Outline: Day 1: Introduction and overview of syllabus and assignments Day 2: What is the Internet? Day 3: Primary and Secondary Sources Day 4: Active, Critical Reading Day 5: Effective Research Methods Day 6: Emails, Scams, and Safety Day 7: Social Media Day 8: Wise as serpents, innocent as doves Course materials: Provided by the instructor Homework: Students will compose a two- to three-page exercise in historical critical analysis and review. NOTE: Middle school students taking this course must instead write a one- to two-page critical analysis of the selected reading. Daily, optional review quizzes based off of classroom lectures and discussions. Worth bonus points. More![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Learn mystery literature with a theater and mystery-story expert! Read Sherlock Holmes and Father Brown stories, deep-dive into literary analysis, and have some good old-fashioned fun as you solve the mysteries!
Total class meetings: 8 Class dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, July 25, 26, 27, 28 and Aug. 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2022 Starting time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central, 9:30 Mountain, 8:30 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes per class Prerequisite: None (Sherlock Holmes vs. Father Brown I is not required) Suggested grade level: 8th to 12th grade Suggested credit: ½ semester English or Literature Fee: $117 if you register on or before March 15. $137 if you register after March 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.) Instructor: Kevin O’Brien Course description: The two greatest sleuths in the history of detective fiction are Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and G.K. Chesterton’s Father Brown. Last summer, we read and discussed mystery stories featuring each detective, who both demonstrate, in their own ways, how Reason and Faith work together! This summer we will do more of the same … with new stories - alternating between a Sherlock Holmes story and a Father Brown story every day! We will learn not only what makes a great detective story, but also what makes a short story a great work of literature. Course outline: Monday, July 25 - Introduction: what makes a good “detective story”? Who was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle? Who was G.K. Chesterton? What were they trying to accomplish with their mysteries? Are mystery stories entertainment only, or do they delve deeper into the nature of reality? How have these stories influenced mystery writers from then until now? Tuesday, July 26 - “A Scandal in Bohemia” - Sherlock Holmes Wednesday, July 27 - “The Secret Garden” - Father Brown Thursday, July 28 - “A Case of Identity” - Sherlock Holmes Monday, Aug. 1 - “The Flying Stars” - Father Brown Tuesday, Aug. 2 - “The Boscombe Valley Mystery” - Sherlock Holmes Wednesday, Aug. 3 - “The Invisible Man” - Father Brown Thursday, July 22 - “The Five Orange Pips” - Sherlock Holmes Course materials: Mr. O’Brien will provide PDFs of the stories, all of which are in the public domain or parents may purchase collections of the stories, many of which are readily available. Homework: Daily assignments will consist of reading that day’s story and taking a computer-graded quiz for immediate feedback. There will be a final essay assignment, graded by Mr. O’Brien. Homework should take no more than one to two hours per day outside of the live class. More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Did you know a graphing calculator is an investment that a student can use year after year in high school and throughout college? Start your upper-level math classes with ease when you take this course and learn how to use your TI-84+!
Total classes: 4 Class dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2022 Starting time: 4:00 PM Eastern (3:00 PM Central 2:00 PM Mountain 1:00 PM Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes per class Prerequisite: High School Algebra 1 and Geometry Suggested grade level: 10th grade and above Suggested credit: ¼ semester credit Math Skills Fee: $47 if you register on or before March 15. $67 after March 15 for all four 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: Monica Breier Course description: Take the time to get to know the functions of your TI-84+ calculator before your upper level high-school math classes start. Learn what you need to quickly navigate the calculator for success in class and on standardized tests. The TI-84+ is the most widely used graphing calculator and is allowed on all major college entrance exams. Course outline: Monday 8/1: Basic keys, modes, and graphing introduction Tuesday 8/2: Graphing and lists Wednesday 8/3: Statistical functions (including regression features) Thursday 8/4: Additional features and review Course materials: TI-84+ calculator (TI-82 and TI-83 are welcome too but have some differences), ability to upload pictures of calculator screen. Homework: Brief daily calculator assignment. Students will need to take a picture of their calculator screen to submit the assignment. More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
We have all heard tons of ways to make sure we are happy, but they can be hard to put into action. In this fun, engaging course we will focus on how to be miserable, how to make sure we are as sad as possible. As we go through these techniques you will find that you have already mastered some of these. Or, if you prefer, you’ll learn how to avoid having a miserable life!!
Total class meetings: 8 Class dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, August 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11, 2022. Starting time: 10:00 AM Eastern (9:00 Central, 8:00 Mountain, 7:00 Pacific) Duration of each class: 55 minutes per class Prerequisite: None Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th grade Suggested credit: 2/3 semester credit for Life Skills Fee: $87 if you register on or before March 15. $107 after March 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: Inshal Chenet Course description: By reversing the normal self-help talks on how to achieve happiness, we make it easier to digest and understand in a practical way. This course will be about tongue-in-cheek conversations where we all look at our lives and figure out what could make them more miserable, what we are doing “well” that is currently making us miserable, and the things we should avoid because they will stop us from being miserable! Course outline: Class 1: Our Brains and Misery Class 2: Stay in your Room! Class 3: Sleep Randomly! Class 4: Focus on your Screens! Class 5: Eat Unnatural Food! Class 6: Make Confusing Goals! Class 7: Run or Fly, skip walking and crawling! Class 8: Follow all of your Instincts! Course materials: A notebook / journal to write about one's life. Homework: Students will spend about 30 minutes each day working on and considering their life, and the ways they make themselves miserable. More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Organization and Habits combine to powerfully leverage a student’s time, consequently raising grades and lowering stress. Introduce your High School student to both with this 4-day course.
Special Note: A middle school version of this course is also available on the same dates at 11:30 AM Eastern Time. Total Classes: 4 Class Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2022 Starting Time: 1:00 PM Eastern (Noon Central, 11:00 Mountain, 10:00 Pacific) Duration: 55 minutes per class Prerequisite: None Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade Suggested Credit: ⅓ semester credit Fee: $47 (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: Tammy Parker Course Description: Students who “own” their own schedule make life better for themselves and others. By implementing solid systems of organization, while building good habits (and perhaps breaking a few bad habits), students can better utilize their time. This improves their grades, as well as their relationships with others. Stress is reduced for both parent and student when good habits combine with a clear system. This course gives the resources and instruction for a High Schooler to seize this opportunity. Course Outline: Day 1 ~ Assessing Your Schedule Timing Activities Class Times vs Study Blocks Other Activities Spreadsheet Basics Atomic Habits ~ Fundamentals Day 2 ~ Setting Up Your Calendar Life Balance Color Coding Normal vs Anomalies Digital Calendar Basics Atomic Habits ~ 1st & 2nd Laws Day 3 ~ Tracking Your Assignments/Tasks Minding Requirements Checking Grades Self Discipline & Self Control Conditional Formatting in Spreadsheets Atomic Habits ~ 3rd & 4th Laws Day 4 ~ Maintaining Your System It all depends on YOU Daily Maintenance Weekly Updates Semester Change-Overs Atomic Habits ~ Advanced Course Materials: Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear ISBN-13: 978-1804222133 (https://amzn.to/3G1o2mm) Note: Siblings may share a copy, as long as each has time to review the sections assigned or they work together. This book is a supplement to this course and only certain portions will be assigned, yet reading the whole book is highly recommended prior/post to this course. It could be used as a family activity for older students and parents. Online: Google Resources Access to a Google Account Note: This can/should be shared with a parent. Google Calendar is utilized as a resource. Other digital calendars can be used by students, but the instructions/examples will reference Google Calendar. A Google Sheet Template will be available to registered students. Homework: Students should plan around 2 hours per day outside of class to review materials. More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
Due to popular demand, this course has opened another timeslot.  Click here to register: https://homeschoolconnections.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=4077
Organization and Habits combine to powerfully leverage a student’s time, consequently raising grades and lowering stress. Introduce your Middle School student to both with this 4-day course. Special Note: A high school version of this course is also available on the same dates at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. Total Classes: 4 Class Dates: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, August 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2022 Starting Time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central, 9:30 Mountain, 8:30 Pacific) Duration: 45 minutes per class Prerequisite: None Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 8th grade Suggested Credit: ⅓ semester credit Fee: $47 (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: Tammy Parker Course Description: Students who “own” their own schedule make life better for themselves and others. By implementing solid systems of organization, while building good habits, students can better utilize their time. This improves their grades, as well as their relationships with others. Stress is reduced for both parent and student when good habits combine with a clear system. This course gives the resources and instruction for a Middle Schooler to seize this opportunity. Course Outline: Day 1 ~ Assessing Your Schedule Timing Activities Class Times vs Study Blocks Other Activities Spreadsheet Basics Day 2 ~ Setting Up Your Calendar Life Balance Color Coding Normal vs Anomalies Digital Calendar Basics Day 3 ~ Tracking Your Assignments/Tasks Minding Requirements Checking Grades Self Discipline & Self Control Day 4 ~ Maintaining Your System It all depends on YOU Daily Maintenance Weekly Updates Semester Change-Overs Course Materials: Book: Learning to Learn: Strengthening Study Skills & Brain Power by Gloria Frender, ISBN-13: 978-0865306073 (revised edition, https://amzn.to/3rSJd57) OR ISBN-13: 978-1629500003 (the earlier edition) This book is a supplement to this course and only certain portions will be assigned, yet utilizing other parts of this book is highly recommended prior/post this course. Online: Google Resources: Access to a Google Account. Note: This can/should be shared with a parent. Google Calendar is utilized as a resource. Other digital calendars can be used by students, but the instructions/examples will reference Google Calendar. A Google Sheet Template will be available to registered students. Homework: Students should plan around 1 to 2 hours per day outside of class to review materials. More ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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