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2017–2018 course catalog for grades 3–12
Classical
Restful
Classical education is a long tradition that has emphasized the seeking after of truth, goodness, and beauty, and the study of the liberal arts and the great books. As a classical academy, we offer courses on classical subjects and employ a classical pedagogy, which seeks to form virtue in students and teaches them how to think and how to learn.
We believe excellence in academics need not be frenetic or dry and boring. Instead, our teachers create an atmosphere of restful learning by modeling peace, tranquility, love of the subject, and unrushed learning. Our courses facilitate meaningful, deep engagement, so that learning becomes memorable, enjoyable, and permanent–all within the cloister of the Christian faith.
Engaging
Personal
Our classes meet in a live, online format twice per week. Students see and hear their instructor and their peers, facilitating an engaging class environment. Our teachers lead interactive class sessions in which they encourage and facilitate class discussion as a path to understanding and mastery.
Class sizes are limited to 15 students to ensure that students receive quality attention and individualized feedback. Our instructors work to see each student master the skills at hand. They provide thoughtful instruction in live sessions and during office hours as well as through insightful, personal comments on students’ work.
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Table of Contents
Lower School __________________________________ Writing & Rhetoric Year 1 . . . . . . 5 Writing & Rhetoric Year 2 . . . . . . 6 Writing & Rhetoric Year 3 . . . . . . 7 Writing & Rhetoric Year 4 . . . . . . 8 Well-Ordered Language (grammar) Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . 9
Well-Ordered Language (grammar) Level 2 . . . . . . . . . 10 Latin for Children A . . . . . . . . . 11 Latin for Children B . . . . . . . . . . 12 Latin for Children C . . . . . . . . . 13 Spanish for Children A . . . . . . . 14 Spanish for Children B . . . . . . . 15
Upper School __________________________________ How to Be a Student: Executive Functioning Skills . . . . . . . . . 17 Informal Logic: The Art of Argument . . . . . . . 18 Formal Logic: The Discovery of Deduction . . 19 Everyday Debate . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Persuasive Writing . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Rhetoric 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Rhetoric 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Latin 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Latin 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Latin 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Latin 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Pre-Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Algebra 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Algebra 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Pre-Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Great Books 1: Ancient Greek and Roman History & Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Great Books 2: Medieval and Renaissance History & Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Great Books 3: British and American History & Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Great Books 4: World History & Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Tutoring Center ________________________________ Latin for Children A, B, or C . . 39 High School Latin . . . . . . . . . . . 39 High School Writing . . . . . . . . . 40 Personal Writing Review & Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Informal Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Formal Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Pre-Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, or Pre-Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Writing & Rhetoric . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Parent Consultation: Pedagogical and Curricular Guidance . . . 43
ScholĂŠ Academy Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 All information in this course catalog is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Please visit ScholeAcademy.com for the most up-to-date information, including scheduling, placement recommendations, sample classes, and school policies.
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Lower School Grades 3–6
In the Lower School at Scholé Academy, we pursue “restful wonder” in the teaching of our younger students. Our instructors seek to present the world as a living museum that evokes wonder and awe. We emphasize the joy of learning new skills and acquiring a deeper understanding of the subject. It’s a delicate balance to achieve both restful learning and excellent academic performance; we therefore strive to make assessment personal, immediate, and actionable, preferring the goal of student mastery over merely “teaching to the test.”
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Writing & Rhetoric Year 1 grades 3–5
The Writing & Rhetoric Year 1 live, online course is designed to help 3rd– 5th graders discover delight in writing and begin to develop effective tools and methods for writing well. The course uses the imitation and practice method utilized by the award-winning Writing & Rhetoric series to impart to students essential tools for writing. The first semester follows Book 1: Fable, which uses fables to teach students the practice of close reading and comprehension, summary (aloud and in writing), and amplification. In the second semester, the course follows Book 2: Narrative I, which uses a variety of longer stories that expand the skill set learned in the first semester. This semester also includes more, and longer, writing assignments. This course works to develop in each student a love and hunger for story and writing and does so through engaging class sessions, creative assignments, and personal feedback. “My son wrote a short speech about the Vikings for his Classical Conversations presentation using writing skills that he has learned in your online W&R class. He did so well and his dad and I were both so impressed and blessed by how he used his skills and how they seemed almost second nature to him.” —Scholé Academy W&R parent Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Monica Chilbert (see page 46) Section 1: Tues & Thurs, 10:00 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Section 2: Tues & Thurs, 1:00 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Basic reading & handwriting skills Price: $575.00
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Writing & Rhetoric Year 2 grades 4–6
This course is designed to help students progress and delight in writing, and to continue to develop effective tools and methods for writing well. The course uses the imitation and practice method utilized by Book 3: Narrative II and Book 4: Chreia & Proverb to help students build essential tools for writing. In the first semester, students will learn about new genres of story, including historical narrative and legend. All previously learned skills are extended and new skill sets are introduced, including identifying the difference between fact and opinion and learning to ask the 5 Ws of a historical narrative: who, what, when, where, and why. In the second semester, students learn how to write 6-paragraph essays on the basis of a saying or an action. This course works to develop in each student a love of and hunger for story and writing and does so through engaging class sessions, creative assignments, and personal feedback. Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Monica Chilbert (see page 46) Section 1: Tues & Thurs, 11:30 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: W&R Year 1, W&R Books 1 & 2, or equivalent Price: $575.00
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Emily Price (see page 45) Schedule: Mon & Wed, 11:30 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: W&R Year 1, W&R Books 1 & 2, or equivalent Price: $575.00
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Writing & Rhetoric Year 3 grades 5–7
Year 3 continues in the Writing & Rhetoric series with Book 5: Refutation & Confirmation and Book 6: Commonplace. Students start to develop and hone their skills in persuasive writing and speaking. In the first semester, students learn to refute or defend certain parts of narratives according to whether the identified parts are unbelievable, improbable, unclear, or improper—or believable, probable, clear, or proper. After learning to identify the parts of a story that can be attacked or defended, students practice writing refutations or confirmations using sound arguments to explain their opinions. In the second semester, students continue to develop the art of persuasive writing and oration. They learn to create 6-paragraph essays that are arguments against the common vices of people and arguments in favor of common virtues. Students also learn to support a thesis statement, use comparison and contrast, introduce and conclude an essay, use a rhetorical device known as “the contrary,” invent soliloquies to support an argument, deliver writing orally, and revise writing.
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Joanne Schinstock (see page 46) Section 1: Tues & Thurs, 10:00 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Section 2: Tues & Thurs, 1:30 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: W&R Year 2, W&R Books 3 & 4, or equivalent Price: $575.00
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Writing & Rhetoric Year 4
grades 6–8 Students taking this course continue in the trajectory of the Writing & Rhetoric series using Book 7: Encomium & Vituperation and Book 8: Comparison. During the first semester, students learn how to craft essays praising a virtue (an encomium) and blaming a vice (vituperation), focusing on the following skills: discerning the main idea; utilizing hyperbole and thesis; incorporating background and supportive detail, biography, and autobiography; noting the good and poor qualities present in a person or event; contrasting virtuous behavior and vice; and crafting effective conclusions that encourage readers either to emulate virtue or eschew vice. In the second semester, building on their skills, students develop the art of comparison, learning how to craft a comparative composition that sets two persons, events, ideas, texts, or objects side by side for assessment. In this exercise, students may either offer praise of two things paired together, or praise one while criticizing the other. In learning this art of comparison, students also study elements of critical analysis, assessment, and judgment. After completion of this course, students are well on their way to becoming master writers and effective orators.
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Joanne Schinstock (see page 46) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 11:45 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Writing & Rhetoric Year 3, W&R Books 5 & 6, or equivalent Price: $575.00
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Well-Ordered Language (grammar) Level 1 grades 3–5
Well-Ordered Language presents the study of language in a way that appeals to a child’s inborn curiosity and desire to collect, gather, and order. It presents grammar in a clear, orderly way, while simultaneously seeking to cultivate a child’s wonder of language by presenting instruction in the context of narrative and language, attractive illustrations, and samples taken from classic children’s literature and poetry. This course is designed for students to actively engage with the grammatical concepts in each lesson, using language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and listening—along with physical movement, songs, and chants. Through Well-Ordered Language’s unique, creative, and orderly method of analyzing the grammatical functions of the parts of speech, students will find the mastery of grammar achievable, meaningful, and delightful. In the first semester students encounter the following concepts: the 4 kinds of sentences (declarative, interrogatory, imperative, and exclamatory), subjects and predicates, verbs, adjectives, direct objects, subject pronouns, and helping verbs. In the second semester, students are introduced to object pronouns, prepositional phrases (adverbial), introductory prepositional phrases, compound subjects, compound verbs, and compound direct objects. Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Monica Chilbert (see page 46) Schedule: Mon & Wed, 10:00 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Basic reading & handwriting skills Price: $575.00
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Well-Ordered Language (grammar) Level 2 grades 4–6
Well-Ordered Language Level 2 is the second part in a 4-level series that presents grammar in a clear, orderly way, while simultaneously seeking to cultivate a child’s wonder of language with instruction in the context of narrative and language, attractive illustrations, and samples taken from classic children’s literature and poetry. The carefully crafted pedagogy of this series helps students learn the mechanics of grammar while they also see the power of language unfolding before them as they learn to gather and arrange words to express their thoughts clearly and accurately. In the first semester, students continue the study of the 4 kinds of sentences (declarative, interrogatory, imperative, and exclamatory) and encounter principal elements, adverbs, adjectives, predicate verbs and direct objects, predicate nominatives, predicate adjectives, predicate review, and possessive nouns. In the second semester, students start sentence diagramming, and dive into prepositional phrases, compound elements, subject pronouns, object pronouns, possessive pronouns, interrogative pronouns, compound sentences, and relative pronouns and relative clauses.
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Monica Chilbert (see page 46) Schedule: to be announced, 60–75 min. Prerequisites: WOL Level 1 or equivalent Price: $575.00
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Latin for Children A
grades 4–5 (or advanced 3rd grade)
Students in this course will enjoy a clear introduction to Latin grammar and reading that will also delight them and cultivate in them the wonder of language. Students study the first 2 noun declensions; the first 2 verb conjugations; the present, imperfect, and future tenses; other parts of speech (adjectives, prepositions, and adverbs); and learn to read and translate basic Latin sentences. They also acquire a Latin vocabulary of 240 words and learn many English words derived from Latin. This course utilizes Latin for Children Primer A, the first of three texts in the Latin for Children series. Since 2001, the award-winning Latin for Children curriculum has been and continues to be a strong, inviting, and creative program designed to introduce grammar school students to Latin. It incorporates elements that will engage students of every learning style. As a step beyond just an exposure to the language, this course trains students in grammar, vocabulary, and English derivatives in a lively, interactive way. “[My child] is learning Latin and enjoying her classmates/teacher! The whole learning experience is pleasant and restful. I know that is a core value for Scholé and this class really embodies that!” —Scholé Academy LFC parent Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Monica Chilbert (see page 46) Section 1: Mon & Wed, 1:00 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Section 2: Mon & Wed, 11:30 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: None Price: $575.00
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Latin for Children B grades 4–6
Students in the Latin for Children B course continue their study of Latin grammar and reading while also continuing to enjoy the delight of studying the Latin language. Students go on to study the third noun declension and the third and fourth verb conjugations; the past, present, and future tenses; all remaining parts of speech (pronouns, adjectives, prepositions, adverbs, and conjunctions). They begin to read and translate basic Latin paragraphs. Students are more than thrilled! They will also acquire a Latin vocabulary of another 240 words and learn many English words derived from these Latin words.
“We like the interaction of the classroom environment. This turned Latin from something that she had to do (which she usually did last), into something that she wanted to do, and now does before her other schoolwork. I no longer have to cajole or press her to study her Latin. What a godsend! Thank you!” —Scholé Academy LFCB parent
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Monica Chilbert (see page 46) Schedule: Mon & Wed, 2:30 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Latin for Children A or equivalent Price: $575.00
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Latin for Children C grades 5–7
In this third-year Latin course, students learn to read and translate longer Latin paragraphs. They study the fourth and fifth noun declensions; review and use all four verb conjugations in past, present, and future tenses; and review and use all the parts of speech in Latin. Students also acquire a Latin vocabulary of another 240 words and learn many English words derived from these Latin words. Students who complete this course are equipped to take the National Latin Exam’s Introduction to Latin.
“My son gained a renewed love of Latin and a desire to go on. He had plans to stop after this year and now plans to continue Latin study. The instructor gave him special attention in an area of weakness. He also liked the social element and a chance to witness that others his age were Latin students. My son says the class was perfect!” —Scholé Academy LFCC parent
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Monica Chilbert (see page 46) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 2:30 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Latin for Children B or equivalent Price: $575.00
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Spanish for Children A grades 4–6
This beginning course, Spanish for Children A, gives students a clear introduction to Spanish grammar and reading that will also delight them and cultivate in them the wonder of language. Throughout the course of the academic year, students learn over 290 commonly used Spanish vocabulary words. They also study engaging conversational text, as well as grammatical concepts, such as verb conjugation, tenses, and noun genders, enabling them to construct Spanish sentences properly. The Spanish for Children curriculum teaches upper-elementary students this dynamic language using the pedagogy and structure of the popular Latin for Children series combined with immersion-style dialogues and vocabulary. This course emphasizes grammar and the parts of speech as vital tools for the correct speaking and understanding of Spanish. “Mrs. Foose made my daughter fall in love with Spanish!” —Scholé Academy SFCA parent
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Sarah Foose (see page 47) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 10:00 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: None Price: $575.00
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Spanish for Children B grades 5–7
This second-level Spanish for Children B course is designed for uppergrammar and middle school students who want to continue their study of Spanish grammar, reading, and conversation. Throughout the course of the academic year, students will learn about 300 commonly used Spanish vocabulary words (in addition to the 290 words learned in Primer A). As in Primer A, students will also study engaging conversational text, and continue their study of grammar, which will enable them to speak and write Spanish correctly. Note: This course begins with a review of Unit 6 of Spanish for Children Primer A and proceeds into Primer B.
“I really like the value of ‘restful learning.’ I also am so thankful for the highly, highly qualified instructors. Even though my kids are in the grammar stage/very early dialect stage, I feel like they are learning from masters of their art!” —Scholé Academy parent
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Sarah Foose (see page 47) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 11:30 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Spanish for Children A (through ch. 26) Price: $575.00
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Upper School
Grades 7–12
In our Upper School, we begin to employ a Socratic pedagogy of discussion and discovery, helping students inquire, seek, and find, so that learning becomes memorable, enjoyable, and permanent. We have worked hard to structure our courses so that the amount of work required is in accord with the allotted time while an atmosphere of contemplation, conversation, and reflection is also cultivated. Our instructors are masters of their disciplines and experienced teachers. They seek to wed truth to beauty in their teaching and to cultivate education in its fullest sense, ensuring that through ScholĂŠ Academy your student will receive excellent, classical instruction that leads to wisdom and mastery. Ranked #1 live, online academy 2017 by Practical Homeschooling
Summer, Fall, or Spring Course
How to Be a Student: Executive Functioning Skills grades 10–12
Restful learning is what we’re after. But, oddly enough, “restful” can be achieved only after planning and preparations have been made. Only then can a student approach his subject with calm, enjoyment, and delight. Too often, sufficient planning and preparing are overshadowed by deadlines or volume of work. Students need to learn the executive functioning skills of (1) time management, (2) prioritization, (3) note taking, (4) organization, (5) reading (not just for content, but theme and co-disciplinary connections), (6) academic integrity, and (7) personal responsibility. Students who possess these skill sets are more likely to succeed in their academic endeavors. This course, then, is designed for academically mature students who are ready to adopt and employ these skills largely independently. These upper-school students should be ready to take initiative and begin the process of owning their education. In doing so, students should be able to approach their future academic course calendars with confidence and the tools to engage in scholé—restful learning.
A must-take course before leaving high school! Term: Summer 2017 (June 12–July 24) Price: $215.00 Section 1: Mon, Tues & Thurs, 10:15 a.m. (ET), 75 min. Section 2: Mon, Wed & Thurs, 12:00 p.m. (ET), 75 min. Fall 2017 (September 5–January 18) Price: $295.00 Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 2:00 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Spring 2018 (January 23–May 17) Price: $295.00 Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 2:00 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Instructor: Joelle Hodge (see page 45)
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Informal Logic: The Art of Argument grades 7–12 • 1 full high school credit
Middle and high school students will argue (and sometimes quarrel), but they won’t argue well without good training. Students who complete this course will know how to reason with clarity, relevance, and purpose . . . and have fun along the way! They will study and master 28 logical fallacies, which will provide an essential lifetime framework for filtering good and bad reasoning as well as writing and speaking effectively. This mastery of informal logic is a foundational subject by which other subjects are evaluated, assessed, and learned. In this course junior high and high school students study how reasoning goes wrong. It take students through the most common fallacies, classified in three major groups: 1) fallacies of relevance, 2) fallacies of presupposition, and 3) fallacies of clarity. Studying with the award-winning text The Art of Argument, students trace the way fallacies creep into (and sometimes infest) advertising, news reporting, political debate and discussion, and debate about every topic imaginable. After completing the text, students go on to apply their understanding to current events through writing and a final project. The course seeks to impart to students a kind of “logical judo” that helps them detect fallacious reasoning and protect themselves from rampant propaganda.
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Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Joelle Hodge (see page 45) Section 1: Mon & Wed, 10:30 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Section 2: Tues, 9:15 a.m. (ET) & Thurs, 10:45 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: None Price: $595.00
Formal Logic: The Discovery of Deduction grades 8–12 • 1 full high school credit
The study of formal logic is an essential foundation for every student— it permeates every discipline and subject of study. This is an ideal course for junior high and high school students who are now poised to acquire and verify truths on their own. Students use The Discovery of Deduction, a text which is clear and incremental, and shows students how deductive logic is applied in various disciplines and in everyday life (from the adventures of Sherlock Holmes to scientific and ethical arguments). Students study the art of correct reasoning residing in the principles of formal, or deductive, logic. This course takes students through a study of the syllogism, which embodies deductive reasoning taking the form of a major premise, minor premise, and conclusion. Students also study the traditional “square of opposition,” a teaching tool that shows various logical relations contained in various kinds of deductive arguments. Logic will be esteemed by students as they come to understand how reason works and will enjoy thinking about thinking! “I liked the rigorous content and high expectations without too heavy a workload. Mrs. Hodge had high expectations and she knew her material but also was able to be flexible with the students. Thank you for balancing that so well!”—Scholé Academy logic parent Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Joelle Hodge (see page 45) Schedule: Tues & Fri, 10:45 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Informal Logic & Pre-Algebra recommended Price: $595.00
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Fall 2017 Course
Everyday Debate
grades 8–12 • 1/2 high school credit
“For what should a man live, if not for the pleasures of discourse?” —Plato What would you do if you were having a conversation with a friend and realized that you completely disagreed with her point of view? What if your friend wanted to debate you about this issue? Would you welcome such a challenge as an adventure, or would you shrink from it as a threat? This Everyday Debate course gives students debating confidence and opens their eyes to the benefit of debate, disagreement, and discussion in day-to-day life or in a formal debate setting. This course not only shows students how to conduct informal and formal debates, but also how to develop good arguments by using solid logic and the resources available in their own thinking as well as the world around them. Students employ the techniques of logic and rhetoric, such as the common topics of definition, comparison, relationship, circumstance, and testimony. Additional study of ethos, pathos, and style is also included, as well as a study of debate arrangement.
Term: Fall 2017, September 5–January 19 Instructor: Dr. Shelly Johnson (see page 47) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 2:30 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Informal Logic recommended Price: $295.00
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Spring 2018 Course
Persuasive Writing: The Argument Builder grades 7–12 • 1/2 high school credit
In this persuasive writing course, taught by the author, Dr. Shelly Johnson, students will study persuasive (logical and rhetorical) writing—a study of “argument building” using elements from logic and the rhetorical “lines of argument” or “common topics.” Using her award-winning text, The Argument Builder, Dr. Johnson takes students through a study of common lines of argument or “topics,” including testimony, comparison, relationship, and circumstance. Students study master orators (from Augustine to C.S. Lewis) and imitate their use of these topics as students build their own arguments, piece by piece.
“I’m so glad we decided to take this course, even though we’re overseas and on a different time schedule. My daughter was really engaged with it, and enjoyed the critical thinking and challenge of communicating in a more comprehensive, logical, engaging manner. Her academic writing has been improved, which was something I was hoping for!” —Scholé Academy Persuasive Writing parent
Term: Spring 2018, January 22–May 18 Instructor: Dr. Shelly Johnson (see page 47) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 2:30 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Informal Logic recommended Price: $295.00
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Rhetoric 1
grades 10–12 • 1 full high school credit
High school students enrolled in this Rhetoric 1 course study and practice the art of rhetoric: persuasive writing and speaking. Students are introduced to the 5 canons of rhetoric: invention, arrangement, style, memory, and delivery. Special attention is given to the study of invention (gathering and inventing one’s arguments), arrangement (structuring one’s arguments in a sequence of elements for maximum persuasion), and style (enhancing one’s writing with sentence and word arrangements and turns of phrase that please and delight the listener). They also begin the study of great examples of rhetoric and learn how to “imitate the masters.” Students then compose and deliver their own ceremonial and political speeches. This course equips students to speak and write persuasively with wisdom and eloquence. View a detailed description of our full rhetoric program developed by instructor Joelle Hodge at ScholeAcademy.com “Mrs. Hodge is respectful to the students and, in turn, creates an environment where they respect her. She also provides an environment where my students look forward to class, enjoy stimulating discussion, and are challenged to think. Mrs. Hodge is firm and clear in her teaching, grading, and standards; yet she is willing to consider and discuss with students when unique situations arise.” —Scholé Academy parent Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Joelle Hodge (see page 45) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 12:30 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Informal Logic and Formal Logic Price: $595.00
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Rhetoric 2
College Prep Writing for the Liberal Arts Student grades 11–12 • 1 full high school credit
Rhetoric 2 prepares students to meet the challenges of college-level writing in the liberal arts tradition. Relying on and requiring the continued application of the skills learned in Rhetoric 1, students in Rhetoric 2 will face a wide range of written skill development projects including career-centered persuasive discourse, source summaries, critical reviews, analysis of case materials, thesis refutation, exploratory essays, reflection papers, literary analysis, and writing within various course disciplines. Because it is a course designed to prepare students for the rigors of writing at the college level, the primary function of Rhetoric 2 is to provide students with a wide range of writing opportunities from a wide range of disciplines. They will ultimately be students who can combine their wit, wisdom, eloquence, reason, and ethics to future writing endeavors. This year, 4–5 professors from Messiah College will be guest speakers and share with students writing expectations in their disciplines such as theology, ministry, marketing, English, and philosophy. “Thank you! The Rhetoric class with Mrs. Hodge is one of the reasons we are still homeschooling. My son enjoys writing, and I know that he would not be challenged in that area in the public school in our hometown.” —Scholé Academy Rhetoric 1 parent Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Joelle Hodge (see page 45) Schedule: Mon & Wed, 1:45 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Rhetoric 1 or equivalent Price: $595.00
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Latin 1
grades 7–12 • 1 full high school credit
The Latin 1 course provides students a clear introduction to Latin grammar and reading that aims to delight them and cultivate in them the wonder of language. Students study the 5 noun declensions and 4 verb conjugations; the present, imperfect, and future tenses; and other parts of speech (adjectives, prepositions, and adverbs). They begin studying and translating adapted, original Latin paragraphs featuring the Roman historian Livy. Students also learn some of the history and culture of ancient Rome. Latin 1 teaches over 300 Latin vocabulary words and imparts an understanding of many English words derived from Latin. Students use the award-winning Latin Alive! Book 1 text, the first of 4 books in the Latin Alive! series. In the spring, students have the opportunity to take the National Latin Exam 1, with which our Latin students have had much success in the past. Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Gaylan DuBose (see page 48) Section 1: Mon & Wed, 10:00 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: None Price: $595.00
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Jon McCord (see page 47) Section 2: Wed & Fri, 2:00 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: None Price: $595.00
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Latin 2
grades 8–12 • 1 full high school credit
Students in the Latin 2 course continue their study of Latin grammar and reading while finding delight in Latin language study. They review the 5 noun declensions and 4 verb conjugations; the past, present, and future tenses; and add all remaining parts of speech (pronouns, adjectives, prepositions, adverbs, and conjunctions). Students continue to translate the writings of original Latin authors from the Roman Empire period and learn some of the history and culture of ancient Rome. Students learn an additional 300+ words Latin vocabulary and many English derivatives. Students use the second of 4 books in the award-winning Latin Alive! series. In the spring, students have the opportunity to take the National Latin Exam 2, with which our Latin students have had much success in the past.
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Gaylan DuBose (see page 48) Section 1: Tues & Thurs, 10:30 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Latin 1, Latin Alive! Book 1, or equivalent Price: $595.00
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Jon McCord (see page 47) Section 2: Wed & Fri, 3:30 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Latin 1, Latin Alive! Book 1, or equivalent Price: $595.00
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Latin 3
grades 9–12 • 1 full high school credit
Using the award-winning Latin Alive! Book 3, students review and complete their Latin grammar studies. This includes a more in-depth study of grammar concepts such as subjunctive mood, irregular nouns, the gerund and gerundive, impersonal verbs, conditional statements, and a study of different kinds of clauses (purpose, result, doubting, and fear). Building on Latin 1 & 2, students in Latin 3 continue to translate more advanced original Latin literature, much of which is taken from the medieval period. Students continue learning the history and culture of Roman and medieval society. Latin 3 also incorporates lessons on original Latin poetry and historical information about Latin poets. In the spring, students will have the opportunity to take the National Latin Exam 3, with which Mr. DuBose’s students have earned past awards. “Mr. DuBose, thank you for this fantastic year of Latin 3. You’re an extremely knowledgeable teacher, and I really appreciated always being able to ask you questions. I love Classical Academic Press’s textbooks, and Latin Alive Book 3 was no different . . . and the homework load was gratifying.” —Scholé Academy Latin 3 student
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Gaylan DuBose (see page 48) Schedule: Mon & Wed, 12:00 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Latin 2, Latin Alive! Book 2, or equivalent Price: $595.00
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Latin 4
grades 10–12; adult • 1 full high school credit
The Latin 4 course is limited to 4 students, facilitating a highly personalized environment and allowing students to work closely with the course instructor. This setting allows students to become apprentices to their teacher, who is a master of his craft. Students in Latin 4 spend most of their time reading and translating original Latin works that span the centuries, from Cicero’s Art of Friendship to Latin ecclesiastical writers (such as Augustine) to historians (such as Bede) to monarchs (such as Queen Elizabeth) to scientists (such as Isaac Newton). Students are guided through the study and translation of each text using Latin Alive! Reader, an annotated reader that will note unusual grammatical constructions, provide commentary on the grammar and content of each reading, and list questions for the discussion of each reading. Students expand their Latin vocabulary even more and gain increasing facility in the reading of original Latin and find the delight of reading profound authors in their own tongue. In the spring, students will have the opportunity to take the National Latin Exam 4, with which Mr. DuBose’s students have earned past awards.
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Gaylan DuBose (see page 48) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 2:00 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Latin 3, Latin Alive! Book 3, or equivalent Price: $695.00
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Pre-Algebra
grades 7–9 • 1 full high school credit
Pre-Algebra prepares students for the rigors of algebra, and also teaches students problem-solving techniques. This course meets 3 times each week,* offering students even more instruction and coaching from veteran course instructor Mrs. Hodge. This course uses the Art of Problem Solving curriculum and offers a distinctively classical approach to pre-algebra. It is focused on teaching students mathematical concepts and deductive problem solving skills. Topics covered in this course include the properties of arithmetic, exponents, primes and divisors, fractions, equations and inequalities, decimals, ratios and proportions, unit conversions and rates, percents, square roots, basic geometry (angles, perimeter, area, triangles, and quadrilaterals), statistics, counting and probability, and more! The course aims to inspire students to explore and develop new ideas. Important facts and powerful problem solving approaches are highlighted throughout this course.
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Joelle Hodge (see page 45) Schedule: Mon, Wed & Fri, 12:15 p.m. (ET), 60–75 min. *Friday sessions will be devoted to in-class review and practice. Attendance on Fridays is highly recommended but not required.
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Prerequisites: Pre-test required Price: $695.00
Algebra 1
grades 9+(advanced 8th grade) • 1 full high school credit
This Algebra 1 course is the foundation for high school mathematics study—though there is nothing sterile and artificial about this class! The course covers algebraic expressions such as polynomials and rational expressions, and trains students to solve linear and quadratic equations. Students also study the use of integers; rational numbers; graphing and solving equivalent equations, including problems of length and area; and distance, rate, and time. Using the renowned textbook Elementary Algebra by Henry Jacobs as a guide, students will be intrigued and engaged with the interesting stories (and even poetry) that introduce these math concepts! “When Miss Prensner was in high school and college, her teachers and peers often asked her to help explain higher mathematical concepts on a student-to-student level. She naturally has a way of connecting and moreover, explains concepts in a way that people can easily understand. She has been a highly respected math tutor at the secondary and post-secondary level. Miss Prensner is a fantastic addition to the Scholé Academy teaching staff and will be an asset to the students there.” —VP Classical Academic Press Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Grace Prensner (see page 49) Schedule: Mon & Wed, 10:00 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra Price: $595.00
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Geometry
grades 9+ • 1 full high school credit
The study of geometry is an essential course for the ongoing mastery of the quadrivium arts. Using the highly esteemed text, Geometry: Seeing, Doing, Understanding by Henry Jacobs, Ms. Prensner introduces concepts with innovative discussions, anecdotes, examples, and exercises that unfailingly capture and hold student interest. Students study the nature of deductive reasoning, famous theorems of geometry, lines and angles, congruence, inequalities, parallel lines, quadrilaterals, transformations, area (including squares, rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids), similarity, the right triangle, circles, concurrence theorems, regular polygons, geometric solids, and non-Euclidean geometries. There is nothing boring about this geometry course!
“The whole setup worked well—the online classroom worked so well. Great platform! We have done (and I have taught) many online classes. This was very smooth and easy to use.” —Scholé Academy parent
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Grace Prensner (see page 49) Schedule: Mon & Wed, 11:30 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Algebra 1 Price: $595.00
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Algebra 2
grades 9+ (or advanced 8th grade) • 1 full high school credit
Building on the skills taught in Algebra 1, students in this course take a deeper dive into the concepts of algebra. Throughout the course of the year, students encounter a variety of concepts, including linear equations and functions, products and factors of polynomials, rational expressions and complex numbers, quadratic equations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and basic trigonometry. Students enrolled in this course benefit from Ms. Prensner’s thoughtful and engaging teaching style as they simultaneously build their mathematical skills and their ability to think carefully and analytically.
“The instructors [at Scholé Academy] have a wealth of experience and expertise in field ; I loved that the courses challenged my kids and that the instructors held students accountable [along with] high expectations.” —Scholé Academy parent of multiple students
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Grace Prensner (see page 49) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 10:00 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Algebra 1 Price: $595.00
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Pre-Calculus
grades 11–12 • 1 full high school credit
This course presents the study of pre-calculus in a manner that promotes a continued love for mathematics. In this course students use the market-leading text Precalculus by Larson and Hostetler, which provides sound, consistently structured explanations of mathematical concepts and an abundance of carefully written exercises. Throughout the course students encounter a number of concepts that prepare them for the study of calculus, including polynomial and rational functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometry; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices and determinants; and sequences, series, and probability. Students enrolled in this course benefit from Ms. Prensner’s thoughtful instruction and contagious enthusiasm for upper-level mathematics.
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Grace Prensner (see page 49) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 11:30 a.m. (ET), 60–75 min. Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 Price: $595.00
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Teaching Math Classically by Grace Prensner
upper-school mathematics instructor
Like all classical subjects, mathematics should be taught with the aim of fostering students' humanity. This means that the goal of a math class is not to train students to be really fast formula-memorizing numbercrunchers so much as it is to nurture advanced dialectical reasoning. Mathematics should be taught out of a love of wisdom and out of a love of the good, the true, and the beautiful. Mathematics isn't just a tiresome hoop to jump through to become engineers or doctors or make lots of money. It is one of the many ways to wonder actively. With this in mind, mathematics should be taught holistically, as part of the larger narrative of the great ideas. Ideally, a classical mathematics course would include historical context, and time to think philosophically about the presuppositions at play in whatever mathematical framework is being studied. At ScholÊ Academy, we make every effort to help students understand the ideas behind mathematics, and not just learn how to solve isolated problems. We want students to catch a glimpse of what motivates mathematicians to inquire the way they do and to develop the math that we are studying. This way mathematics doesn’t seem so inhumanely abstract, so arbitrary, so at odds with curiosity and joy.
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Great Books 1: Ancient Greek and Roman History & Literature grades 9–12 • 2 full high school credits
In Great Books 1, students read and discuss the classics—the best, most beautiful, and most influential books of Western Civilization. They are introduced to classics from three dynamic eras in early human history: Classical-Era Athens, the Roman Republic/Empire, and early Christian writers. While reading and discussing these classics, students and the teacher also explore the ideas, events, and the cast of characters that molded the social, political, religious, scientific, economic, and technological history of Athens, Rome, and early Christians. This course features deep engagement with select great books in the genres of history and literature, noting the integration of these two genres. Our goal is for students to come to know these texts intimately, growing to love them and therefore becoming inspired to read more such texts over a lifetime. Students also do some occasional reading in secondary survey texts to gain a clear contextual understanding of each historical period. Thus the course blends “surveying the landscape” (considering the whole) and deep dives into great books from each period (studying the part). Reading list and further details at ScholeAcademy.com.
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Professor Tim McIntosh (see page 49) Schedule: Mon & Wed, 10:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. (ET) Note: Class time is 2 hours including a short break Price: $995.00
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Great Books 2: Medieval and Renaissance History & Literature grades 9–12 • 2 full high school credits
In Great Books 2, students are introduced to classics from Medieval and Renaissance writers—the best, most beautiful, and most influential books of Western Civilization. While reading and discussing these classics, students and the teacher also explore the ideas, events, and the cast of characters that molded the social, political, religious, scientific, economic, and technological history of Western Europe from the fall of the Roman Empire (AD 476) to the inauguration of the Enlightenment (17th century). Similar to the Great Books 1 course, our goal is for students to come to know these texts intimately, growing to love them and therefore becoming inspired to read more such texts over a lifetime. Students are asked to consider and engage carefully crafted questions as their window into “the Great Conversation.” Occasionally, the teacher presents historical context through brief lectures. All other classes are guided, Socratic discussions over the classical texts. Students are assessed for their curiosity, participation, and diligence during discussions, and also assessed by means of short response papers, assigned essay papers, and occasional quizzing. Reading list and further details at ScholeAcademy.com.
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Professor Tim McIntosh (see page 49) Schedule: Mon & Wed, 1:00–3:00 p.m. (ET) Note: Class time is 2 hours including a short break Price: $995.00
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Great Books 3: British and American History & Literature grades 11-12 • 2 full high school credits
In the Great Books 3 course, students are introduced to classics from the last 500 years of British and American history. While reading and discussing these English-language classics, students and the teacher also explore the ideas, events, and the cast of characters that molded the social, political, religious, scientific, economic, and technological history of England and America. This course features deep engagement with select great books in the genres of history and literature, noting the integration of these two genres. Because of the depth and richness of these great books, class periods for this course are longer than typical Scholé Academy courses. We think these longer periods offer greater opportunity to dive deeply into the content and to give students greater opportunities to integrate these readings with their life and studies. This is a deep reading course, preparing students for thoughtful discussion, though some secondary source reading will also be assigned for context. Reading list and further details at ScholeAcademy.com.
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Professor Tim McIntosh (see page 49) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 10:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. (ET) Note: Class time is 2 hours including a short break Price: $995.00
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Great Books 4: World History & Literature grades 11-12 • 2 full high school credits
Students in the Great Books 4 course are introduced to classics from the last 500 years of world history. While reading and discussing these classics, students and the teacher will also explore the ideas, events, and the cast of characters that molded the social, political, religious, scientific, economic, and technological episodes that shaped these world classics. Students are asked to consider and engage carefully crafted questions as their window into “the Great Conversation.” Occasionally, the teacher presents historical context through brief lectures and Socratic discussion. Students are assessed for their curiosity, participation, and diligence during discussions, and also by means of short response papers, assigned essay papers, and occasional quizzing. Similar to the Great Books 1, 2, and 3 courses, this will be a deep reading course, preparing students for thoughtful discussion, though some secondary source reading will also be assigned for context. Reading list and further details at ScholeAcademy.com.
Term: Yearlong 2017–18, September 5–May 18 Instructor: Professor Tim McIntosh (see page 49) Schedule: Tues & Thurs, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (ET) Note: Class time is 2 hours including a short break Price: $995.00
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Tutoring Center Tutorials are a remarkable way of accelerating learning or filling in a gap in a student’s education. Our instructors will work with parents and students to identify specific areas of need or struggle and then provide customized tutoring to help develop the student’s skills, which in turn builds their skills and confidence. Students benefit greatly from learning one-on-one with a gifted, classical educator. For this reason, we have expanded our Tutoring Center at ScholÊ Academy, offering more tutoring options across a variety of arts and courses.
Latin for Children A, B, or C Tutoring grades 3–7
Join Mrs. Margaret Weaver for one-on-one tutoring in Latin for Children A, B, or C. Mrs. Weaver (see page 49) offers personalized coaching to students who would like to work through a text from the Latin for Children series systematically, as well supplemental tutoring to those who are seeking additional help with their Latin for Children studies.
High School Latin Tutoring grades 7–12
Is your student struggling with a particular set of Latin grammar concepts or translations? Or perhaps he/she needs Latin practice to stay fresh for the next school year. Mrs. Rose Spears (see page 46) has used and tutored from a number of the leading Latin texts including: Latin Alive!, Wheelock’s Latin, Henle Latin, Lingua Latina, and Kraken Latin. She is well equipped to help students in beginning and intermediate Latin gain confidence and work toward mastery in their Latin studies. Mrs. Spears will work together with parents and students to identify specific areas of struggle or need. Assessment may be given to help identify those areas. Mr. Anthony Thomas (see page 48) offers personalized coaching at all levels of Latin study. Mr. Thomas has used and tutored from a number of the leading Latin texts (including Henle, Wheelock, Latin Alive!, Latin for Children, Lingua Latina, Latin for the New Millennium, and Oxford Latin Course) and is well equipped to help students gain confidence and work towards mastery in their Latin studies. Mr. Thomas will work together with parents and students to identify specific areas of struggle or need. Assessment may be given to help identify those areas.
4, 8, or 16 One-Hour Sessions (scheduled by parent and tutor) 4 Sessions: $175.00; 8 Sessions: $315.00; 16 Sessions: $560.00
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High School Writing Tutoring grades 7–12
Writing clearly and effectively is an extremely important skill—in college and beyond. However, learning to write is not always a pleasant experience for students. Many times, writing assignments can seem overwhelming and revision can be frustrating. Students who are not confident in their ability to write well often learn to dread writing and save it for the last minute, further perpetuating the problem. Even students who do not enjoy writing have the potential to write clearly, effectively, and enjoyably. One-on-one writing tutor Mr. Drew Van’t Land (see page 49) can help recover students’ delight in writing by helping them overcome weaknesses in writing and building their confidence in every step of the writing process. They can select any specific emphasis or type of writing to be covered during the sessions. Parents should be prepared to help identify specific areas of struggle, or needs. Assessments can be given to help identify those areas.
4, 8, or 16 One-Hour Sessions (scheduled by parent and tutor) 4 Sessions: $175.00; 8 Sessions: $315.00; 16 Sessions: $560.00
Personal Writing Review & Correction grades 7–12
Students who enroll in this service will receive proofreading, editing, and commenting services from Mr. Drew Van’t Land (see page 49). Send him any essay or other piece of academic writing, and he will provide you with his valuable, professional feedback within three or fewer business days. It’s that simple. Mr. Van’t Land will assist his students with grammar, punctuation, spelling, paragraphing, sentence variation, thesis formation and development, source documentation, formatting, the proper use of quotations, formulating an argument, introductions, conclusions, topic sentences, transitions, and anything else that will improve his students’ essays. Students may submit assignments of any length to Mr. Van’t Land for review. However, feedback will be provided on a maximum of ten written pages per week.
Summer 2017 (June 12–August 18), Fall 2017 (September 5–January 19), or Spring 2018 (January 22–May 18) — $295 per term
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Informal Logic Tutoring—Summer Only grades 7–12
Does your student need a refresher on the informal fallacies so that she is ready to go when the school year begins? Maybe your student really struggled with a particular set of fallacies and could use some additional practice to prepare him for a study of formal logic or rhetoric. If any of these scenarios sound like your student, supplemental tutoring could help prepare your child for future success in logic, writing, rhetoric, or debate. Mrs. Joelle Hodge (see page 45) will work with parents and students to identify specific areas of need or struggle and then provide customized tutoring to help develop the student’s skills and build his or her confidence. As a veteran classical educator and one of the authors of the text The Art of Argument: An Introduction to the Informal Fallacies, Mrs. Hodge offers years of experience and high expertise in teaching and tutoring logic. Please note that tutoring is supplemental and does not serve as a complete study of informal logic.
Formal Logic Tutoring—Summer Only grades 8–12
Does your student struggle with a particular set of formal logic concepts and could use some additional practice to prepare him or her for a study of rhetoric.? Maybe your student needs a refresher in formal logic so that he or she is better prepared for the next school year? If any of these scenarios sound like your student, supplemental tutoring could help prepare your child for future success in logic, writing, rhetoric, or debate. Mrs. Joelle Hodge (see page 45) will work with parents and students to identify specific areas of need or struggle and then provide customized tutoring to help develop the student’s skills and build his or her confidence. As a veteran classical educator and one of the authors of the text The Discovery of Deduction: An Introduction to Formal Logic, Mrs. Hodge offers years of experience and high expertise in teaching and tutoring logic. Please note that tutoring is supplemental is does not serve as complete study of formal logic.
4, 8, or 16 One-Hour Sessions (scheduled by parent and tutor) 4 Sessions: $175.00; 8 Sessions: $315.00; 16 Sessions: $560.00
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Pre-Algebra Tutoring—Summer Only grades 7–12
Does your student struggled with a particular set of pre-algebra concepts? Could he or she use some additional practice to prepare her for the next level in math? There are mathematical secrets to unlock, and understanding how numbers work, how they relate to one another, and how they function can be the key to mathematical success. Supplemental tutoring could help prepare your student for future course success. Mrs. Hodge (see page 45) provides one-on-one, private mentoring and training in pre-algebra. She offers personalized coaching to students who are looking to “catch up” or master challenging concepts in pre-algebra and to gifted students who want to deepen and accelerate their study. Mrs. Joelle Hodge will work together with parents and students to identify specific areas of struggle or need. Assessments may be given to help identify those areas. Students should expect homework assignments, which will be due and reviewed each meeting day. Please note that summer tutoring is supplemental and does not serve as a complete study of pre-algebra.
Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, or Pre-Calculus Tutoring grades 7–12 Math instruction can be tricky. Sometimes students do well following a set script to solve problems, but they don’t really, truly understand why they’re doing what they’re doing. There are mathematical secrets to unlock, and understanding how numbers work, how they relate to one another, and how they function can be the key to mathematical success. These one-on-one, private mentoring and training tutorials in Geometry, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, or Pre-Calculus with Ms. Grace Prensner (see page 49) will help students who are looking to “catch up” or master challenging concepts in algebra as well as gifted students who want to deepen and accelerate their studies. Mathematics tutoring could help prepare your student for future course success. Ms. Prensner will work together with parents and students to identify specific areas of struggle or need. Assessments may be given to help identify those areas. Students should expect homework assignments, which will be due and reviewed each meeting day. Please note that summer tutoring is supplemental and does not serve as a complete study.
4, 8, or 16 One-Hour Sessions (scheduled by parent and tutor) 4 Sessions: $175.00; 8 Sessions: $315.00; 16 Sessions: $560.00
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Writing & Rhetoric Tutoring grades 3–9
Join Mrs. Sara McGahey (see page 48) for one-on-one tutoring in the Writing & Rhetoric series. She offers personalized coaching to students who would like to work through any text in the series systematically, as well supplemental tutoring to those who are seeking additional help with their Writing & Rhetoric studies. Writing & Rhetoric is a step-bystep apprenticeship in the art of writing and rhetoric based on the progymnasmata. The method of writing instruction employs fluent reading, careful listening, models for imitation, and progressive steps. In this series, you can expect your students to grow in all forms of modern composition—narrative, expository, descriptive, and persuasive—while at the same time developing unique rhetorical muscle. Mrs. McGahey’s one-on-one personalized tutoring is also valuable for older students transitioning into the Writing & Rhetoric series.
4, 8, or 16 One-Hour Sessions (scheduled by parent and tutor) 4 Sessions: $175.00; 8 Sessions: $315.00; 16 Sessions: $560.00
Parent Consultation: Pedagogical and Curricular Guidance Curriculum planning can be a challenge. How will the scope and sequence of your student’s education pan out K–12 (or, rather, from 12th grade backwards to where your student is now). How do you transition into a classical model midway? What should your student study next year that will build appropriately toward your family’s overall academic goals, so that you can find rest in the journey? Mrs. Joelle Hodge (see page 45) offers wisdom acquired over nearly two decades of experience within the renewal of classical education. As a veteran classical educator and consultant, she understands well how students’ personal and academic development relate to the classical curriculum. In a consultation, she will work with parents to offer pedagogical and curricular guidance specific to the student’s and family’s academic goals. More details are available at ScholeAcademy.com
One 60-minute Session: $95.00 Co-op or Group Pricing Available
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Our Teachers
Dr. Christopher Perrin, CEO Classical Academic Press, Director Scholé Academy, is an author, consultant and speaker, who specializes in classical education and scholé (learning from rest). He is committed to the national renewal of the liberal arts tradition. He co-founded and serves full time as the CEO and publisher here at Classical Academic Press. We are a classical education curriculum, media, consulting, and training company, which includes Scholé Academy. Dr. Perrin is responsible for teacher hiring and training at Scholé Academy. He also serves as a consultant to charter, private, and Christian schools, as well as homeschool co-ops across the country. He is the board vice president of the Society for Classical Learning and the director of the Alcuin Fellowship of classical educators. He has published numerous articles and lectures that are widely used throughout the United States and the English-speaking world. Christopher received his BA in history from the University of South Carolina and his MDiv and PhD in apologetics from Westminster Theological Seminary. He was also a special student in literature at St. Johns College in Annapolis. He has taught at Messiah College and Chesapeake Theological Seminary, and served as the founding headmaster of a classical school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for ten years. He is the author of the books An Introduction to Classical Education: A Guide for Parents, The Greek Alphabet Code Cracker, Greek for Children, and co-author of the Latin for Children series published by Classical Academic Press. Christopher has a passion for classical education and is a lover of goodness, truth, and beauty, wherever it is found. . . .
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Scholé Academy Teachers Joelle Hodge, Senior Teacher, holds a BA in history/political science from Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania. She began her career as a staffer to United States Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) before finding her professional home in the world of classical education in 1999. She has more than 18 years of logic-teaching experience—many of which were spent at a classical school in Pennsylvania. There she also developed much of their logic and rhetoric curricula. She has coauthored 2 logic books, The Art of Argument: An Introduction to the Informal Fallacies and The Discovery of Deduction: An Introduction to Formal Logic. Currently, Classical Academic Press hosts Joelle’s consultant offerings, where she engages with educators across the country, tailoring workshops for classical schools and co-ops that seek to train their teachers in the fundamentals of dialectic- and rhetoric-stage pedagogy. Through Scholé Academy, she continues to offer online courses in math, logic, and rhetoric, as well as a course in student-skills development (How To Be a Student). Joelle also serves as Senior Teacher for Scholé Academy, where she not only continues to offer courses, but also assists other SA teachers in developing their most productive and inspiring classrooms. Concurrently, Joelle provides year-round, private, multidiscipline tutoring services to a classically educated family living abroad. Emily Price, eLearning Coordinator and lower school writing, earned her BA in philosophy and English literature from Messiah College. As an undergraduate, she spent a semester studying literature and philosophy at the University of Oxford, where she earned the de Jager Prize for academic performance. She served as a teaching assistant for undergraduate courses in literature and writing while at Messiah College and has been teaching and tutoring writing for the last four years. She currently serves as eLearning Coordinator at Classical Academic Press overseeing Scholé Academy details. Emily works with our teachers, parents, and students to ensure smooth enrollment and communication, and provide support throughout the school year. She is delighted to bring her enthusiasm for writing, thinking, and learning to Scholé Academy as a writing instructor again this year.
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Scholé Academy Teachers Monica Chilbert, lower-school Latin, grammar, and writing, was classically educated at a classical school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She went on to earn her BA in philosophy from The Templeton Honors College at Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. During her undergraduate studies, she spent a semester at the University of Oxford studying Aristotle’s Metaphysics and the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien and falling in love with England. Monica then went on to teach literature, composition, and Latin at Trivium Preparatory Academy, a K–12 classical school in Arizona for several years before joining the Scholé Academy faculty. Joanne Schinstock, lower-school Writing & Rhetoric, earned a BA in journalism from Creighton University and a master’s degree in humanities from the University of Dallas. After studying a year abroad, focusing on Italian language and culture in Florence, Italy, she began her teaching career as a middle school classroom instructor in language arts. While working at The Highlands School (Irving, Texas), she was the co-chair of the English department and a middleand upper-school English instructor, teaching classes that included advanced placement language and composition and journalism. The Dallas Catholic Diocese recognized Joanne as a Work of Heart Award recipient, honoring outstanding teachers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Joanne also obtained an adjunct professor of humanities position at Brookhaven College in the School of Arts and Sciences (Farmers Branch, Texas). From classroom teaching, her interests in the profession expanded to work in curriculum writing and professional development as a consultant for primary and secondary schools in North America and Manila, Philippines. Subsequently, she worked as a language arts instructor and curriculum coordinator for a 6-12th grade all-girls charter school in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She and her husband, Brad, currently reside in Grand Prairie, Texas, with their children. They find joy in forging their family culture in homeschooling in the classical Christian tradition, participating in their church community, and delighting in weekend family outings. Rose Spears, upper-school Latin tutor, graduated from New Saint Andrews College in 2005 and has been teaching Latin and other classes at the elementary and secondary levels for over seven years. In her spare time she runs a publishing company, writes historical novels, and plays the piano. Rose and her husband, David, live in the Portland, Oregon, area with their four boys, three fish, and one gecko.
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Scholé Academy Teachers Sarah Foose, lower-school Spanish, is a fluent and enthusiastic Spanish speaker and an experienced Spanish teacher. She enjoys the language-learning process in its own right and loves sharing this love with her students. Her Spanish journey began when she was young, continued at Duke University where she was a Spanish major, and came to fruition with a second major in Latino Studies, two stints studying abroad in Southern Mexico, and various interpreting, missions, and immigrant-advocacy roles as an adult. Sarah has taught Spanish to grades 3 through 10, privately and at a classical school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She has also taught dialectic and rhetoric school math, history, logic, literature, and ESL literature. Sarah loves Spanish grammar but enjoys even more the beauty of cross-cultural relationships made possible by a common language—this is what Spanish class is ultimately about! She and her husband, Jeremy, have two young, bilingual children, Leah and Annie, and live in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Sarah’s other passions include a gospel lifestyle, food, and the great outdoors. Mrs. Foose teaches Spanish for Children A and B at Scholé Academy. Shelly Johnson, PhD, upper-school persuasive writing and debate, earned her doctorate in philosophy at the University of Kentucky with a specialty in social and political philosophy. She teaches logic and introductory philosophy courses at University of Kentucky. Before returning to graduate school, Shelly taught middle and high school for 16 years, twelve of which were in a classical school in Lexington, Kentucky. She originally earned a degree in secondary English education from Malone University before earning an MEd from Covenant College and a master’s degree in philosophy from the University of Kentucky. She lives in Lexington with her husband, John, and her cat, Jax, and enjoys reading, writing, juggling, hula-hooping, and watching movies! Dr. Johnson is the author of The Argument Builder and Everyday Debate, both published by Classical Academic Press. Jon McCord, upper-school Latin, serves as the headmaster of Veritas Preparatory School in Greenville, South Carolina—a university-model school where he teaches Latin and logic. Jon has worked in churches, ministries, and schools teaching Sunday school, Bible studies, and academic classes throughout his career. He earned his BA in Biblical Languages from Moody Bible Institute and his MA in Biblical Exegesis from Wheaton College. Before coming to Veritas in 2014, Mr. McCord served as a teacher and headmaster at a classical Christian school in Chicago for seven years. Besides reading and writing, Jon enjoys gardening, fishing, and playing music. Jon and his wife, Lesley, have three sons.
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ScholÊ Academy Teachers Gaylan DuBose, upper-school Latin, has been a master Latin teacher for over 45 years. He graduated with high honors from the University of North Texas in 1964. His major was English and his minors were Latin and history. He received a master of arts in classics from the University of Minnesota, to which he had received a fellowship in 1970. He retired from teaching in May 2010 after four decades in the classroom. During his career, he was chosen as teacher of the year twice at Travis High School and once at Westwood High School. Since retiring he has continued to tutor individual students in Latin and Greek and works also with elementary school students, tutoring them in reading and mathematics. Gaylan has taught upper-school Latin online at ScholÊ Academy since its founding in 2014. He is also the choir director, organist, and minister of music at St. Augustine Orthodox Church in Pflugerville, Texas. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his two wonderful dogs, Tacita and Chico. Anthony Thomas, upper-school Latin tutor, graduated with high honors in 2012 from Ave Maria University, where he double-majored in classics and literature. He received a master of arts in classics from the University of Kentucky and is currently pursuing his PhD in classics at the University of Minnesota. He taught Latin to junior high and high school students at the Rhodora J. Donahue Academy and has also taught Latin to college students. He is always interested in helping students go deeper into the depths of wisdom and experience found in classical literature. Sara McGahey earned her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology. She worked in the semiconductor industry as a designer before she turned her attention toward raising her family and homeschooling her five children. Sara has cultivated her passion for the classical Christian tradition over the past fifteen years. Serving as both the director of a local co-op and a support manager for other directors, she has delighted in training, counseling, and exhorting others in the homeschool community both one-on-one and through speaking engagements. Over the past seven years, Sara has taught English to homeschool students using a variety of curricula. This experience includes two years teaching online for Veritas Scholars Academy. She fell in love with the Writing & Rhetoric curriculum in 2015 when she began implementing it with her own children. She appreciates the focus on story, creativity, logic, and strong sentence structure. Sara desires to come alongside parents as they lay a foundation of biblical truth in the lives of their children and is grateful for the opportunity to share her love of Writing & Rhetoric through the tutoring process.
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Scholé Academy Teachers Grace Prensner, upper-school math, graduated from Grove City College with a BA in mathematics, a BA in philosophy, and a minor in music, where she also served as a tutor and teaching assistant for math, logic, and physics courses. Grace enjoys sharing her joy for mathematics by teaching math in a way that exercises creativity and satisfies curiosity. Ms. Prensner teaches and tutors students in Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and Pre-Calculus. Drew Van’t Land, upper-school writing tutor, is a PhD student in philosophy at the University of Kentucky, specializing in social and political philosophy. He serves as a teaching assistant for logic courses at UK and has previously taught undergraduate courses in philosophy, ethics, and critical thinking. He earned his MA in philosophy from the Institute for Christian Studies in Toronto, Ontario, and his BA in philosophy and political science from Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, Illinois. He lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with his wise, witty, and winsome wife, Julianne, with whom he shares the twin blessings of a vibrant one-year-old son and daughter. Tim McIntosh, MA, upper-school history and literature (Great Book classes), has been a tutor at Gutenberg College since 2008, and he became provost in 2016. He received his BA from Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee, and his MA in Theology from Reformed Theological Seminary. In addition to teaching writing to Gutenberg freshmen and sophomores, he is a playwright, screenwriter, and actor. His play Søn of Abraham received a “Best New Plays” award, and the film of his screenplay Mandie was released by Kalon Media in spring 2009. He has taught great books courses at Gutenberg College since 2008. Tim is also featured on the book club podcast Close Reads, produced by the CiRCE Institute. Margaret Weaver, lower-school Latin tutor, holds a BS in elementary education from Lock Haven University. She was a Latin and Greek student with the Lancaster Center for Classical Studies under the tutelage of Peter and Laurie Brown. Margaret has been tutoring students since 1997 and has been working with homeschoolers for the past 10 years as a teacher, consultant, course of study coordinator, and evaluator. She is currently in her tenth year as a homeschool mom and teaches Latin to upper-school students and adults locally. Margaret enjoys bringing her love of learning to the live, online classroom as she guides her students on their Latin journey!
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