Enrichment Programs
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Rosetta Stone
The Arapahoe Library District will be discontinuing this product at the end of June. Rosetta Stone no longer will offer their product to libraries in the same format (online and access from home).
New!! -- The Arapahoe Library will be offering Auralog (which includes Dutch). Access Auralog the same way you did Rosetta Stone. (Research Databases, and sign in with your library card.)
If you are familiar with the very fabulous - but very expensive - Rosetta Stone computer based foreign language program - you will soon be jumping up and down. Arapahoe Public Library JUST subscribed to the online language program, and if you go to the APL website (www.arapahoelibraries.org) and look under Research Databases (or just do a search for "Rosetta Stone" on their website) you can log in to the full two year program of any of five languages....Spanish, German, French, Italian, and English. What's even better - is that if you have each person use it with their own library card, it will keep track of their scores and progress -which is tremendously helpful for those of us that are using this as a part of our homeschool curriculum.
They will be expanding the language selection depending on the volume of usage that it gets - so please let all your Homeschooling and otherwise 2nd language interested friends know about this opportunity. If you are from outside the district, the librarian said you can still access this by using your library card # from your own library system. The more "popular" it becomes - the more justification they have for continuing and even expanding the program. You could also send a thank you note to Cynthia Kiyotake, the Web Coordinator at APL - it will help keep this program growing and expanding. (ckiyotake@ald.lib.co.us)
Elaine Gaines
Parker
303.317.3010
edgaines50@msn.com
Services Offered: Fundamentals of Geometry -- for high schoolers who are not seeking the traditional college-prep Geometry course; one credit; hands-on, inductive, intuitive,common sense approach to angles, shapes and formulas. 1 1/2 hr each Friday, Cost: flexible depending on ability, suggested range -- $20-60 per month.
Credentials: Home school parent, B.S. Bible, B.S. Science, M.S. Science
Elaine Gaines
Parker
303.317.3010
edgaines50@msn.com
Services Offered: Math Alive! -- Is there more to math than memorization and drill? One credit course for 10-12 graders and recent grads who plan to teach their own children; learn a multitude of hands-one activities, strategies, games and projects for teaching K-6 math to children. Covers all basic areas of elementaty math -- fractions, whole numbers, geometry, statistics and measurement. 2 hrs, Fridays, starting 9/14; Cost: flexible, depending on ability, suggested range: $20-60/month.
Credentials: Home school parent; B.S. Bible, B.S. Science, M.S. Science.
Elaine Gaines
Parker
303-317-3010
Learn Latin with Self-Instructional DVD course. I will be placing a group order for the DVD Artes Latinae first year Latin course. A large group order gives us a dramatic reduction in price. Check the publisher's site: www.bolchazy.com. Try the demo.
Aletheia Academy
We are tentatively offering the following classes:
Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Theology 101, Science, History, PE, Computer Programming, Mini Electives Courses (offered in 3-6 week blocks, such as cooking, scrapbooking, sewing, etc), Study Hall (for students not enrolled in concurrent courses)
Benjamin Skaug, Senior Pastor of Central Baptist Church, will teach the Biblical Greek, Hebrew, and theology
classes. All other classes will be taught by parent volunteers. Each class will also have two parent assistants who will aid the teaching parent with crowd control, grading, etc. All parents must commit to a volunteer position of some type in order for the co-op to work properly. Openings are as follows: Teacher, Classroom assistant (checks/records grades), Nursery Workers, Study Hall Monitor, Hall Monitor, Volunteer Coordinator, Roaming Aid, Field Trip Coordinator, Administrative Assistant
It is our desire to offer courses for K-12. Each subject will require several teachers, as children will be taught by combining grade levels. For instance 1st-3rd grade would be one class, 4th-6th would be another, etc. With enough children and teachers, classes could be broken down even more. Please continue to check the HOMESCHOOL HELPS link on our website as plans are updated and finalized.
Home School Legal Defense Association's Homeschooling through high school newsletter - April
High School Science: Bane or Delight?
April is the time of year when the deadness of winter suddenly bursts forth with new life and color. The wonders of science are all around us from the blooming plants to the starry skies to the cake baking in the oven!
What conjures up in your mind when you hear the word science: experiments, chemicals, fossils, plant life, medical discoveries, or the intricacies of all of God’s creation? Cathy Duffy aptly describes a proper viewing of science when she said, “Science, in terms of education, means the study of God’s creation, its purposes, its functioning, and its beauty. We often limit our definition of science education to memorization of plant structure, the names of bones, the periodic table, and other such laborious data without seeing beyond to God’s purposes for each aspect of creation.” For many of us, science was that difficult or “uninteresting” subject we were required to study in school. However, in retrospect, we realize that without science, we cannot know God and appreciate His creation.
With this fresh way of looking at science, let’s focus on answering some of the many questions we receive regarding how to effectively teach the high school level lab sciences in the homeschool setting and how to stimulate and keep your teen’s interest in these courses. Hopefully, the suggestions and resources listed below will increase your confidence and ability to teach science and perhaps even provoke in your teen a desire to pursue a science-related career!
First of all, it is important to know which science courses are required at the high school level. If your child is planning to attend college, then physical science, biology, chemistry, and physics are courses to consider. Most colleges require at least two to three years of science including two lab sciences. If your child is not pursuing college, it is still wise to provide at least a couple of these high school level science courses, simply for your child to gain an appreciation of God and His creation and to understand differing worldviews such as evolution vs. creation.
The next decision to make is how to provide these science courses. If you will be teaching these subjects, choosing homeschool friendly curriculum will make your task easier since many providers design experiments and labs that use easily accessible materials. These providers are also available to give you support should you need help in answering your teen’s questions. Another option to consider is organizing a co-op where you can share the load or find a mom or dad with a science background to teach the course.
Some families decide to teach the non-lab sciences at home and then have their children take the lab sciences at the community college. This allows the children to satisfy both the high school and college general education requirements simultaneously. If you choose this option, remember that one semester of biology at the community college, for instance, will be equivalent to one year of high school credit on your teen’s transcript.
Families who decide to tackle the lab sciences at home may choose to join together with other homeschool families, collectively buy lab equipment, and hold lab days at one of their homes. You may already have a favorite source for purchasing science materials. If not, on our website we list several lab science equipment providers: Wards Natural Science, Home Science Tools, and Bio Corporation. A couple of these companies even provide discounts to HSLDA members.
However, if you don’t want to invest in lab equipment, store chemicals, or open the refrigerator to see lab specimens staring you in the face (or, are those leftovers from last month ?), there are curriculum providers who offer video science courses complete with videotaped labs. Even though these labs do not provide hands-on experience, they are very graphic in showing and explaining the various experiments. In addition, there are also online science courses which provide your teen with high school credit.
Another idea for labs is to use virtual labs. For a physical science course, check out SEED, and try some of the online experiments. For an example of a biology dissection website, try Froguts, where your teen can actually dissect a frog without the smell permeating your kitchen! Or for chemistry, watch a virtual lab demonstration at Virtlab. Your teen can mix chemicals without explosions or injury. As you will see, using the internet wisely can enhance your own teaching of science courses.
Once these foundational high school science courses have been completed, if your child is eager to continue the scientific quest consider adding courses such as anatomy and physiology, astronomy or marine biology to name a few. Maybe your teen is interested in the environment, so providing an ecology course may be beneficial for investigating whether this is a field he or she will wish to pursue.
If your teen’s post high school goals include a science-related field, consider studying one of the “required” sciences in more depth by taking an Advanced Placement course such as advanced biology. On our website, we offer a sampling of Advanced Placement course providers for you to investigate. Or, should your son or daughter know for certain he or she is interested in a medical career, then taking an anatomy course rather than, say, a physics course during high school may be beneficial.
With all the innovative, interesting ways of teaching and learning science, you may find that the whole family will not want to miss out on the lessons or experiments. So when you think science, think of the many opportunities to: search, calculate, investigate, explore, notice, and calibrate everything. Even though neither of us were Einsteins, the Lord provided each of us with a way to teach high school science at home, and He’ll do the same for you!
Next month, join us as college admissions officers answer questions relating to homeschool applicants. Until then, enjoy the beauty of God’s creation.
Becky Cooke and Diane Kummer
HSLDA High School Coordinator
Focus on Your Child
This program created book reports -- book reviews that examined content, themes and worldviews of fiction, not literary merit. They are written to equip parents with information about general market and Christian books for 0 -18-year-olds. Family.org
Mile High Community Band
Denver (South Federal and Evans)
info@milehighcommunityband.org
Mile High Community Band offers four bands (Beginning, Intermediate, Concert, and Jazz), and provides opportunities for kids and adults of all ability levels. The bands provide a unique and supportive opportunity for kids to learn a new instrument, supplement private lessons, play with a group, and have fun. We encourage family participation as well, so we not only have siblings, but also parents and kids participating in the bands. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at Lincoln High School.
Credentials: Previously the Denver Junior Police Band since 1937.
Computer Lady Online
www.computerlaydonline.com
Retired public school teacher offering an oline basic computer skills class for home schoolers and others, including adults who might want to learn more about making a computer a tool, and not just a toy. $175 for the whole familiy for one year.
Opera Colorado Education Programs
www.operacolorado.org/education
email: education@operacolorado.org
303-778-0371
Step to Success Learning Labs
Parker
K-8th Grade
Math, Reading, Writing and spelling Learning software
Offers: Exceptional learning software (not available in stores)
Software for phonics, reading, comprehension, math, writing, spelling. (k-8th)
Safe Educational environment whileyou run your errands
Monthly Tuition $120, due the 1st of each month. Entitles your studetn to 18 hours of lab time. (That is$7 per hour)
Drop in $10/hr.
Credo Academy
Lone Tree
303-841-3437
www.credoacademy.com
Credo Academy empowers parents to continue their commitment to homeschooling in High School. Meets at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Lone Tree, just off I-25 and Lincoln. Application can be downloaded off website. Call for specific times and prices.
Lutheran High School of the Rockies
11249 Newlin Gulch Blvd., Parker, CO
Any high school class available to homeschoolers.
303-841-5551
www.LHSRockies.org
North Lutheran High School
11700 Irma Drive, Northglenn, CO
High school classes available (Math, Science, Technology, and Extra-curricular activities)
720-887-9031
www.NorthLHS.org
Rock Solid High School
Telephone: 303-797-1005
Location: 6570 "B" S. Broadway, Littleton, CO 80121-2306
Click here for Rock Solid High School Website
High school classes available on a per-class basis (all grades, all classes, including the following electives:)
Advanced Writing (Elective)
Art I (Elective)
Calculus (Elective)
Physics (Elective)
Pre-Calculus (Elective)
Spanish I, II, and III (Elective)
Solid Rock Enrichment Program
303-694-6132
Classes for home school children.
www.solidrockprogram.org
TeenPact
Legislative programs for teens.
1-888-343-1776
www.teenpact.com
High Country home Educators" North Colorado Springs
Enrichment Classes for Middle School and High Schoolers.
www.hche.org
Meets at New Life Church. Click on enrichment classes for class schedule and application form.
Training Minds Ministry
Speech and Debate Resources and Classes
Monument/Colorado Springs Based
1-719-660-5781
www.trainingminds.org
E-mail Training Minds
City of Aurora Swim Lessons
303-696-4358
Classes for home school children.
Book Club for Kids
Lori: 303-662-0830
They read, discuss, experience, and do activities with books Lori brings to the club.
Times:
Monday ages 2-4
Tuesday ages 4-6
Wednesday ages 6-8
Thursday ages 8-10
Thursday ages 10-12 (meets 11-12AM)
All classes meet from 10-11AM
There is a $10 charge per class.
Times are flexible.
Family Academy of Christian Education
Cindy Naylor: 303-426-8484
6704 West 98th Circle
Westminster, CO 80021
They meet every Friday September 6th to November 22nd, Holiday Break until January, then every Friday until the end of April.
Colorado Heritage Education School System
Greeley, Colorado
Lower Grades: Writing, Choir, Science, Art, PE, Sign Language
Higher Grades: Calligraphy, Physics, Leadership, Choir, Foundations of Education, Ensemble, Logic and DebateB
Phone: 970-346-0099
Website: www.c-h-e-s-s.org
coloradoheritage@msn.com
Front Range Christian Jr/Sr High School
6637 W. Ottawa Ave.
Littleton, CO 80128
303-979-4582
www.frontrangechristian.org
Junior/Senior High courses at Front Range Christian School offer courses to Junior and Senior High students on a space available basis as well as opportunities within our sports and fine arts programs.
Front Range Christian Elementary School
6657 W. Ottawa Ave, A18
Littleton, CO 80128
303.531.4512
www.frontrangechristian.org
Square Dancing, Line Dancing, etc.
The dance party will be for people of all ages. No experience is necessary. It is designed to be a family event. Dances will include square dancing, line dancing, contra dancing and other dance formats as needed.
The time and place will be the second Wednesday of each month (starting in October) at the Castlewood Grange Hall at 7275 S. Lima St from 7-9 P.M. This hall is located close to Centennial Airport and Arapahoe Road. Lima Street borders Centennial Airport on the north side and leads to the Inverness business area.
The cost will be whatever people feel they can donate.
The leaders will be Calvin and Judy Campbell. Other details about the dance can be obtained by calling Cal or Judy at 303-790-7921.
Enrichment learning with horses
Incorporates the 3RRRs a lot of fun things such as learning about horses, a field trip to the Ft. Westernaire Museum & Riding a Horse. At the Moonlight Mirage Ranch we have everything needed to make your learning experience a fun one.
Phone 303 249-4712 or 720 344-3592 Mike or Lisa
Littleton, Colorado
Website www.MoonlightMirageRanch.com Click on Enrichment Learning
Boy Scouts of America
Programs focused on character development, personal & spiritual growth, and community service.
--- Cub Scouts for boys 6 to 10
--- Boy Scouts for young men 11 to 17
--- Venturing for young men and women aged 14 to 20
Phone: (303) 455-5522
Website: www.denverareacouncil.com
Homeschool Etc.
Homeschool Etc. is a Christian-based non-profit arts and science program designed to encourage homeschool students use their gifts to glorfiy God's name. Homeschool Etc. meets once a week in Arvada, CO and is open to students age 5-18.
For more information, contact Kimberly Traum at 303-431-0792 or email thetraums@wmconnect.com.
Academy of Art
10970 S. Parker Road, Suite A-10
Parker, CO 80138
SE corner of Parker and Mainstreet
SERVICES:
Fine Art Classes* and Pottery classes (wheel and hand-building) and Paint-Your-Own-Pottery
*We offer art classes for home-schooled children ages 4-18.
CREDENTIALS:
Teaching art instruction since 1999 to ages 3-adult, Art teacher at Challenge to Excellence Charter School in 2002, grades K-8th
All teachers have degrees in art
Janessa Marsh -
-taught workshop to ECCDA "How to Teach Art to Children", 2005
-taught workshops on color and design theory for painting, 2005
Academy of Art has taught at Solid Rock Christian School, 2004-2005
We offer art enrichment programs at 5 other schools in the Denver Metro area
Mural painting since 2002, Featured art at the Colorado Art Gallery , Featured art through the Parker Artist Guild Organization
Contact: Janessa Marsh
720-851-6923
academyofart@comcast.net
www.academyofart.us
Valorie Snyder Studio of Fine Arts
303-734-4208
www.snyderstudio.com
Celebration Ministry of Arts
303-470-5856
www.magnifythelord.org
Ballet Dance Instruction
Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je
303-838-5668
Camping and outdor lab
www.idrahaje.org
Alpha Omega Institute
970-523-9943
www.discovercreation.org
Creation Science Resources
Whiz Kids Tutoring
Ministry opportunity for parents and their teens to do together!
Whiz Kids pairs tutors with inner city elementary age students for 1 hour of tutoring and hour of Club Time where the Christian message is shared. The sites meet weekly in the student's neighborhood churches. Days and times vary depending on site. Choices are afternoons 4:30 6:00 or evenings 6:30 8:00. The commitment is from October April.
If you are interested or have questions, please phone the Whiz Kids office at 303-504-9449 or check our website www.whizkidstutoring.com
Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild
5525 N. Union Blvd, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Courses to help youth develop the gift of writing and English composition. All courses provide one-on-one mentoring by professional Christian authors.
866 495-5177 ext.15
www.christianwritersguild.com/Squires_Yr1.asp
Crossroads Christian Academy, Parker
Crossroads Christian Academy is a home-school high school that meets on Mondays and Thursdays at Orchard Road Christian Center. We offer academic support to families (not every mom wants to or has the ability to teach every subject their high schoolers need) and a community of students who spur each other on toward Christ.
Students are welcome to take as few as one class or even all the
classes that a he or she needs. For every one hour spent in the
classroom, our teachers (most of whom are homeschool parents - we
even have lots of dads teaching this year) will assign approximately one hour of homework per day, per subject.
We charge $50 per month for each class your student takes with a
maximum cost of $250 per month for full-time students. We do accept students mid-year. If you have any questions feel free to contact Lynn Barela (303-646-0781 hm or 303-257-0158 cell) or Annette Budd (303-347-2166 or 720-849-9716 cell).
Kelly K. Bonner
(303)279-9788, design-dynamics@comcast.net
Art classes for ages 5-18
Drawing, drafting, perspectives, chalk, & painting (including watercolor) incorpoating many different techniques.
Credentials: Master of Architecture degree from Arizona State University. Architectural draftsperson for 18 years.
Teaching art and crafts thru the church for over 8 years.
Homeschool Etc.
Arvada
Kimberly Traum 303-431-0792
Christian based, non-profit program that will provide encouragement, support and inspiration for homeschool families.
Curriculum library for $5 per year.
Brenda Van Dyke
Aurora
303-766-0415
mbvandyke@comcast.net
Art lessons Pre-K through High School, private or group setting.
Colorado Certified K - 12.
Baby Bites
www.babybites.info
"Baby Bites - Transforming a Picky Eater into a Healthy Eater" In only 7 days, your finicky child will be tasting new foods.
The hangout Learning Center
Northglenn
303-255-5514
andrea@hangoutlearningcenter.com
Community Center for homeschoolers. Art Center, full size gym, study center, & computer lab. Classes in sports, drama, art, music, home ec, & math tutoring. Special events: Science fair, poetry readings, book fair & more.
Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting Company
Central Colorado
719-395-2158
www.noahsark.com
Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting Company is a Christian owned and operated rafting and adventure company located in central Colorado. We have served families and ministries since 1983 with a deep commitment to excellence, extraordinary service and providing an opporunity to challenge people physically and spiritually. We do this through various activities such as whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, and canoeing.
Artful Journey - A Fine Arts School
Littleton, Greenwood Village
303-797-6092
mary@artfuljourneyschools.com
www.artfuljourneyschools.com
Fine Art Classes and Camps for children beginning age 3, teens & adults. Our drawing and painting curriculum is richly balanced. Explore art elements of line, shape, texture, color, value & space. Be inspired with resources gathered from a wide range of sources: plant/animal kingdoms, ocean/marine life, characters, vehicles, still life, perspective, architectural structures, world culture & environment and the human form. Students explore a variety of media including chalk and oil pastel, watercolor, tempera & acrylic paint, markers, charcoal, pencil & more. Many of our classes also incorporate 3-dimensional studies and art processes. Our classes are supportive, non-competitive and fun!
Credentials: All of our teachers have criminal background checks; ongoing training in the arts and teaching methods.
FACE
Crossroads Baptist Church/Northglenn
303-426-8484
cindy@faceschool.org
Friday classes begin September 7th. 60 classes for pre-K through 12th grade. Please visit www.faceschool.org for details
Credentials:Celebrating 12 years of serving home schooling families.
Audrey Heidekrueger
Colorado Springs
719-637-0076
heidekruegers@hotmail.com
Services offered: Science tutoring, Math tutoring, enhancing writing skills, formal and informal evaluations.
Credentials: Professional teaching license, certified in science and math, published writer, experience with behavior and learning problems.
Heartlight Girls
http://www.shoestringchildrenstheatercompany.com:80/index.htm Contact the director, Sara Brown, at robertandsara@msn.com or 720-984-8278.
There would be Thursday evening rehearsals in the Aurora area with two performances on November 10. Debra will be taking the troupe for a some book signing appearances. It's a wonderful opportunity for an aspiring young actor or actress. They would have to enroll in the program (I believe it's $150) but would get training and wonderful experience and exposure, we expect to generate media coverage on this.
Civil War Re-enactment Info
Contact Dareel Osborn directly at 303-644-4326 or to www.YouCanLiveHistory.com
National Association of Christian Homeschool Journalism Clubs
NACHJC
Prescription for Success
Parker
303-993-4648
anderson_cl@comcast.net
prescriptionforsuccess.net
Our learning center provides lifelong learning success that goes beyond academics and tutoring. We provide answers to "WHY" a student is not learning efficiently and successfully. Our SOI diagnostic testing analyzes 27 learning abilities, focusing skills, and sensory-motor issues. A personalized, intensive treatment plan is developed for the client. We work with students from K-Adult. Achieve your learning potential at Prescription for Success.
Gayla Burnley
720-495-1283
Art lessons for groups or individuals. Drawing, painting, sculpting, etc.
Pikes Peak KidStage
Colorado Springs/Monument
Phone: none given
Email: pikespeakkidstage@yahoo.com
Service: KidStage is a national after-school drama program for elementary-aged children. We offer classes in a number of schools in Colorado Springs and Monument. We now offer a drama class especially for homeschooled children ages 5-12. For class times and locations, please go to www.kidstage.net!
Credentials: All classes are taught by trained instructors.
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