Unit Studies: (1st-5th) Students will participate in a variety of activities in many subject areas.  Some topics will include science/nature study, literature & poetry, cooking and American history.   

Grammar Games:  We will be learning early grammar concepts such as parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization, and verb tenses through a variety of games and interactive activities.   Class open to beginning readers and older students needed to brush up their grammar.

Junior Gym:    This class will involve various games, activities and sports to improve flexibility and cardiovascular fitness in a fun environment.  Five year olds who will follow directions and participate in every activity may join the class.  Tennis shoes are a must.

Science Lab: Students will explore and master concepts in life science through an investigative lab based approach.   NOTE: This class requires and additional $5 fee

Irish Dance:  This class is for girls 1st grade and up who want to learn the beginning techniques of Irish Dance.   NOTE: Girls will need to wear soft-soled shoes for class.

The Hobbit:  We will be doing a variety of activities as we study this novel together.  Students will need a copy of the book to read at home, any version.  

Gym 4th & Up: This class will involve various games, activities and sports to improve flexibility and cardiovascular fitness in a fun environment.

Lord of the Rings: This class will take 2 semesters and can, for those who wish to give their children the exams, count for a literature credit.  There will be weekly essay-writing homework in addition to reading from Lord of the Rings.  They will need to have access to their own copies.  The class also incorporates unit studies in linguistics, Beowulf, religious elements, poetry, theme & motif, and Arthurian literature.  (We may not do all of these).  The class will also learn to identify themes and stylistic elements common in literature and write essays using these styles and writing about the themes.  Tests will be made available upon request to be administered at home.  I will collect essays and make comments but will not grade them.