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Cooperative meets on Mondays from 9:45-2:00.
9:45-10:00-Opening, Announcements
10:00-10:55-Block 1
11:00-11:55-Block 2
12:00-12:45-Lunch
12:50-1:45-Block 3
1:45-2:00-Clean Up
Pre-K: Our preschoolers will participate in themed lessons each week as they work their way through the alphabet. They will enjoy hands-on projects, sensory play, art, beautiful literature, music, and more as they learn more about the world around them with weekly themes based on the letter of the week.
Grades K-4: Our elementary learners will experience an introduction to the scientific world through our Science classes, which are on a typical classical-style 4-year rotation (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics) beginning in 3rd grade. Even very young learners can grasp the basics of complex scientific principles through the hands-on approach and engaging materials included in our chosen curriculum (R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey). Children in grades K-2 will have a dynamic introduction to Science through rotating unit-based studies such as Marine Biology, Weather, and Electricity.
The History/Geography/Literature block will support learning from Story of the World, and is also on a classical-style 4-year rotation (Ancient World, Middle Ages, Early Modern, Modern Age). Experience History in a new and exciting way through hands-on projects, art, games, edible crafts, and more! Each week we will learn more about modern-day countries that correspond with the History lessons, and we will study beautiful literature together that also connects to the period of History being studied.
Our elective block varies depending on the interests of participating families. We offer 1-semester long enrichment courses such as art, 50 states geography studies, nature study, anatomy, etc.
Grades 5-8: Our middle school students will be split for Science, given the need for more mathematical instruction in upper grade Science courses. Grades 5-6 will join grades 3-4 for a very thorough introduction to the core facets of scientific study on a 4-year rotation (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics). Using R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey, students will experience solid learning opportunities through the many engaging hands-on experiments and activities. Grades 7-8 will have a more rigorous approach with some homework, while still participating in hands-on activities and experiments each week. They will use Apologia for Physical Science and R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey for Biology.
As in our elementary grades, the History & Literature block will support learning from Story of the World. Weekly reading and notebooking at home will be expected. Learners will share their notebooking and insights each week, discuss reading from beautifully written, historically relevant novels, and participate in fun group activities that will solidify understanding and retention. They will also study original documents together.
Our elective block varies depending on the interests of participating families. We offer 1-semester long enrichment courses such as art, coding, photography, Constitutional studies, etc.
Grades 9-12: Our high school students will have the opportunity to participate in thorough college-preparatory Science courses, also on a 4-year subject rotation. Using Berean Builders (written by Dr. Jay Wile, an Apologia writer), students will do the bulk of their instructional learning at home, with optional online lectures available. Our co-op time will be used for the laboratory portion of the course so students can participate in exciting experiments, dissections, and more in a group setting.
Our History & Literature block will focus primarily on classical literature discussion and analysis that corresponds with the Ancient World, the Middle Ages, Early Modern History, or Modern History (rotating on a 4-year basis). These discussions will help students think more deeply about the materials they are reading and explore themes expressed in literature while gaining a greater grasp of historical context.
Our elective block varies depending on the interests of participating families. We offer 1-semester long enrichment courses such as art, ACT Prep, photography, life skills, marine biology, etc.