Tuesday Math/Physics/Logic Classes
SAXON ADVANCED MATH
Grades 10 to 12
Semester Fee: $64
Class Size: Min. 3
Four lessons will be covered each week in class. Students will be expected to complete the odd numbered problems for each
lesson. Saxon lessons are sized so that one lesson can easily be done each day. It is expected that students spend between
a half hour to an hour per day doing homework. Homework should be graded and returned to class every week.
PREREQUISITE: Saxon Algebra 2 or equivalent second level algebra course.
REQUIRED TEXT: Saxon Advanced Math, 2nd Edition, ISBN 1-56577-039-0. Other editions are not compatible.
SAXON ALGEGRA 2
SAXON ALGEBRA 2
Grades 9 to 12
Semester Fee: $64
Class Size: Min. 3
Four lessons will be covered each week in class. Students will be expected to complete the odd numbered problems (including
practice problems) for each lesson. Saxon lessons are sized so that one lesson can easily be done each day. It is expected
that students spend between a half hour to an hour per day doing homework. Homework should be graded and returned to class
every week.
PREREQUISITE: Saxon Algebra I or equivalent introductory algebra course.
REQUIRED TEXT: Saxon Algebra 2, 2nd Edition, ISBN 0-939798-62-X. Other editions are not compatible.
GEOMETRY
Grades 9 to 12
Semester Fee: $80
Class Size: Min. 8, Max. 20
This course starts out with an entire chapter on logic. Proofs will hopefully be easier to
understand once the students understand some logic. The main part of the book covers classical high school geometry, except
that the text has cartoons and other humorous ways of presenting things. Short algebra reviews will be assigned most weeks.
All homework will be graded at home and assigned a completion grade by a parent. Quizzes and tests will be graded by me and
will make up the majority of the grade. (Some of these will be administered at home.) A parent should attend the first class.
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Jacobs Geometry, Seeing, Doing, Understanding, 3rd Edition, ISBN 0716743612 (chess set on cover),
& EITHER Teacher’s Guide ISBN 0716708000 OR Enhanced Teacher’s Guide ISBN 0716756072. I plan on having a used
curriculum table at registration for 2007-2008 materials to be passed on. Also, try BookFinder.com early. Also required, a
protractor, compass, centimeter/inch ruler, graph paper, trig calculator.
ACCOUNTING
Grades 9 to 12
Semester Fee: $66
Class Size: Max 25
Today it’s more important than ever that young people learn to manage money, whether
it’s for personal or business needs. Principles of money management and accounting are presented in this class, which
includes an overview of accounting, debits and credits, journalizing and posting transactions, and more. Homework is 30 minutes
per day.
PREREQUISITE: Basic mathematical skills, calculator.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: LifePacs 1-10 at $4.20 each from Alpha Omega Publications, 1-800-622-3070, pencils with erasers,
and a calculator (Dollar Store.)
CONSUMER MATH
Grades 9 to 12
Semester Fee: $66
In this class we will learn about purchasing a vehicle (including insurance, taxes, and registration
fees), buying a home, using credit cards, budgeting time and money, managing a checkbook, saving money, calculating wages,
purchasing food and clothing, investing and keeping tax records. The text used presents a Scriptural view of working, tithing,
saving, paying taxes, and budgeting, and gives a positive introduction to the American free-enterprise system. Homework is
approximately 30 minutes per day.
PREREQUISITE: Basic mathematical skills.
REQUIRED MATERIALS: ABeka Consumer Mathematics Text, 2nd Edition ($21.50), Student Test and
Quiz Book ($6.50), pencils with eraser, and a calculator (Dollar Store.)
LOGIC
Grades 9 to 12
Semester Fee: $55
Class Size: Min. 5, Max. 30
One of the chief criticisms leveled at people of faith is that the faithful are unreasonable
-- implying that if the faithful were reasonable, they would no longer be religious. It is the study of logic that debunks
this theory. If students are able to decide for themselves what they believe, logic can help them understand why they believe
and defend their beliefs from attack. It is one of the most crucial fields of study for students who plan on taking any liberal
arts classes whatsoever after high school graduation. Emphasis will be on in-class participation as much as homework.
PREREQUISITE: pre-algebra
REQUIRED TEXT: All books can be purchased through Rainbow Resource -- (1) Introductory Logic
ISBN 1-885767-36-6, Rainbow Resource Item #005794. Solutions Key ISBN 1-885767-56-0. (2) Intermediate Logic ISBN 1-885767-13-7,
Rainbow Resource Item #000832. Solutions Key ISBN 1-885767-57-9. Order texts early, by mid June.
SAXON ALGEBRA 1
Grades 8 to 12
Semester Fee: $75*
Class Size: Min. 3, Max. 20
This is a beginning Algebra class and strong basic math skills are required. Four lessons will be covered each week and
each lesson requires a minimum of 15 problems. Parents will be expected to grade the odd-numbered lessons while the instructor
will grade the even numbered lessons. This provides insight to both the parents and the instructor if the student is struggling
with any particular type of problem. Quizzes, mid-term, and semester exams will be graded by the instructor. Students should
allow approximately one hour per day for homework.
*Four monthly payments are fine.
PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1/2 or equivalent.
REQUIRED TEXT: Saxon Algebra 1 3rd Edition Textbook (prior editions are NOT interchangeable.) Parents may want the Solutions
Manual which shows the step-by-step solution process for each of the problems. Test forms are not required. Calculator and
two pocket folders also required.
SAXON ALGEBRA 1/2
Grades 7 to 9
Semester Fee: $75*
Class Size: Min. 3, Max. 20
Saxon Algebra 1/2 is recommended as a prerequisite to Algebra 1. This is a pre-algebra course. Students should already
have solid math skills including knowledge of fractions and decimals. Four lessons will be covered each week and each lesson
requires a minimum of 15 problems. Parents will be expected to grade the odd numbered lessons while the instructor will grade
the even numbered lessons. This provides insight to both the parents and the instructor if the student is struggling with
any particular type of problem. Quizzes, mid-term, and semester exams will be graded by the instructor. Students should allow
approximately one hour per day for homework.
*Four monthly payments are fine.
REQUIRED TEXT: Saxon Algebra 1/2 3rd Edition (prior editions are NOT interchangeable.) Parents may want the Solutions
Manual which shows the step-by-step solution process for each of the problems. Test forms are not required. Calculator, protractor,
and two pocket folders also required.
SAXON 8/7
Grades 7 to 8
Semester Fee: $70
Class Size: Min. 6, Max. 20
Saxon 8/7 is being offered as a final review of mathematical concepts and operations before entering high school level
courses. Each week four lessons will be covered. There will be daily homework assignments and a quiz each week. There will
also be a timed basic facts quiz taken at home each week until there is mastery of basic facts. Each student will also be
making their own measurement equivalence flash cards in order to master this material. Parents will grade homework assignments
and facts quizzes, but the weekly quiz, mid-term, and final will be graded by the teacher.
REQUIRED TEXT: Saxon 8/7 (parents should contact Sue about which edition will be needed.) You will also need the answer
key. Test forms will be provided.
KNIGHTS OF THE KING CHESS CLUB
Grades K to Adult
Semester Fee: $10*
Class Size: Min. 5, Max. 25
The chess club is open to all ages and abilities. If you don’t know how to play but would like to learn, join us.
This class is an opportunity to play the game with other “Chessparadoes.” Lessons are incorporated through the
year, with an emphasis on opening, middle, and end game basic principles. Homework is optional. There are four opportunities
for players K through 8 grade to participate in local city-wide scholastic chess tournaments throughout the year. All boards
and pieces are provided.
*If you decide to play in a tournament, they are $12 to $18 per tournament. The State Tournament is usually held in March
and offers a very competitive opportunity for those in K-8th grade to challenge themselves and participate as a team at a
statewide tournament. All tournaments are optional.
Updated September 2008
