All classes are held on Thursdays in Matthews, NC off of Idlewild Rd.

Email [email protected]

Description:

This course is covering one lesson per week.

Students are required to complete worksheets at home with a teacher check-in day offered during the week if required.

Enrollment:

Maximum number of students: 8

Minimum number of students: 1 

If 1 student signs up for this class, he/she receives the advantage of private tutoring and coaching at the group tutoring rate.

Instructor:

Kathleen studied Elementary Education before getting married and homeschooling her 6 children.  She now has 2 grandchildren.  She is the co-leader of a local homeschool co-op in which she continues to teach Elementary, Middle School, and High School students.  She has taught in Sunday School and Church for over 12 years.  She has been a tutor at Faith, Hope, and Love for the last 5 years.

Kathleen has a love for students of all ages and is an enthusiastic and interesting teacher with a love for hands-on learning.

2025 Class Dates:

Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27

Apr. 3, 10, 24

May 1, 8, 15, 22

Required Resources: 

-Pre-Algebra Student Workbook, Paperback, 2012, by Steve Demme

-Pre-Algebra Student Test Book, Paperback 2012, by Steve Demme

-Pre-Algebra Teacher Manual, Hardcover, 2012 by Steve Demme        We recommend you have a Teacher Manual in your home so the student can refer back to the lesson.

-Student Manipulatives are generally recommended by the program.

We will not be using the Digital Resources at this time.

Fees:

$20 per student per in person class tutoring session above.  Registration/payment for one or more session of this class includes commitment to attend all sessions for the year unless ill.  Non-refundable.

You will be responsible to send $20.00 per class session to the tutor on Venmo at [email protected].

Purchase:  See Fees

Description:

This course will covers one lesson in the workbook each week.  Students complete a variety of writing assignments such as notemaking from outlines, re-telling narrative stories, writing from pictures, summarizing multiple references, inventive writing, formal essay models, formal critique and response to literature.

Students are asked to complete some writing assignments and sections of the workbook at home. No familiarity with IEW is required. 

Enrollment:

Maximum number of students: 8 

Minimum number of students: 1 

If 1 student signs up for this class, he/she receives the advantage of private tutoring and coaching at the group tutoring rate.

2025 Class Dates:

Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30

Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Mar. 6, 13, 20, 27

Apr. 3, 10, 24

May 1, 8, 15, 22

Required Resources: 

Ancient History-Based Writing Lessons Student Book (6th Edition)

By Lori Verstegen

INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING / 2021 

Students will need paper and pencils for every class.

Fees:

$20 per student per in person class tutoring session above. 

Registration/payment for one or more session of this class includes commitment to attend all sessions for the year unless ill.  Non-refundable.

You will be responsible to pay $20.00 per class session due monthly on the store or $20.00 in person in cash each week.

Looking forward to a fun year of writing!

Description:

This class provides a look at some of the major events and characters in the Bible, their strengths, struggles, and relationship to God and how Biblical principles behind these passages apply to modern life.   

Teens see that the feelings, problems, choices, struggles in the Bible are very much like their own.  Some of these issues are critical to our understanding of faith, our understanding of God, and our understanding of ourselves.  

We take some deep dives into a passage or two each week to address important principles to guide our lives, heal our emotions, help us make decisions, and restore our relationships.  These points are very relevant for 2025, and in fact, many are needed for our very survival in this society.  Don't miss out.

Enrollment:

Maximum number of students: 12

Minimum number of students: 1 

If 1 student signs up for this class, he/she receives the advantage of private tutoring and coaching at the group tutoring rate.

Instructor:

The instructor of Biblical Life Skills came to Christ at age 10, was baptized at age 14, and has a heart for children and teens coming to the Lord at a young age.  She completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology with Minors in Art and Music.  She then went on to complete a Master's degree in Psychology and work as a counselor in clinics and private practice in various settings, before leaving the field to homeschool her 3 children.  She is now leading a homeschool co-op that has been in existence since 2010.  

This instructor loves to help children and teens apply the Bible to every day life, and understand important principles about Scripture.  She loves to challenge them to think deeply and commit their lives fully to the only One who is the healer of our spirits, souls, minds, and bodies.

Class Dates:

Select Old Testament Passages and Books

Jan 9  Numbers: It's dangerous to decide not to trust God, Be careful what you want, He may give it to you.

Jan. 16 Joshua: How to overcome personal giants in my life.  The importance of obedience in life, and how He fights for us.  The importance of worship.

Jan. 23 Judges: Cycle of obedience, disobedience, and judgement.  Gideon: how to know God's will, Sampson: the danger of being unequally yoked, Debra and Jael: strong women of faith.

Jan. 30 1 & 2 Samuel: Saul vs. David: Honoring authority even when they are misguided or even evil, Focusing on the shallow things of this life outside of God will not turn out well.

Feb. 6 David and Jonathon: The importance of good friends and how to be a good friend.  

Feb. 13 Psalms: Why was David a man after God's own heart? Can I feel God's presence in my life?  The importance of worship.

Feb. 20 Psalms: Repentence, have I messed up too badly to be forgiven?  What do I do when I have messed up?

Feb. 27 Psalms: Dealing with Depression.

Mar. 6 1 Kings: Solomon: the importance of romantic relationships, Ecclesiastes: Life without God is meaningless/No lasting satisfaction in worldly pleasures/Don't waste your life, Song of Solomon: Marriage reflects God's relationship with us. 

Mar. 13 Proverbs: Wisdom for life/Follow the Lord when you are young.

Mar. 20 Divided kingdom: Listening to friends instead of elders, being influenced by the world instead of staying close to God.

Mar. 27 Baal: Do we have idols today?  1 Hosea: Idolatry as adultary.

April 3 Jonah: God cares about everyone.  Prophets speak. The end of Israel and scattering of Judah because of their idolatry.  Do we have idolatry today?  Mixing with the world vs. being a light to the world.

April 10 Daniel: Standing strong when others aren't.

April 24 Daniel: Can God talk to us?  

May 1 Ezra, Nehemiah: God keeps his promises.  Haggai: rebuild the Temple, How are we are temple of the Holy Spirit?

May 8 Esther: You have a calling and were born for this time. 

May 15 Prophecies of Messiah/Prophecies of Day of the Lord.  Recognizing Jesus as Lord and are you ready for the End of Time? Part 1.

May 22 Prophecies of Messiah/Prophecies of Day of the Lord.  Recognizing Jesus as Lord, and are you ready for the End of Time? Part 2.

Required Resources: 

A Bible, NASB, ESV, or KJV preferred but not required.

Other resources to be announced.  

Students will need paper and pencils for every class.

Fees:

$20 per student per in person class tutoring session above. 

Registration/payment for one or more session of this class includes commitment to attend all sessions for the year unless ill.  Non-refundable.

You will be responsible to pay $20.00 per class session due monthly on the store or $20.00 in person in cash each week.  

Description:

Learning how to present ideas effectively is critical in the workplace.  This class will teach some beginning skills for presenting ideas to others.  Part of the material used to practice speaking will be basic Apologetic points, which entail philosophical arguments that answer questions that skeptics might have regarding Christianity.

Students will learn an Apologetic point each week, along with practicing Public Speaking skills.

Enrollment:

This class will accept up to 10 students.

The class will still be held if there is 1 student.  That student will practice with the tutor and be fortunate to have the opportunity for private tutoring and coaching.

Class Dates:

Jan. 16 Eye Contact, Is God mean to kill people in the Old Testament?

Jan. 30 Facial Expressions, Monotheistic Religions, Was the New Testament copied accurately?

Feb. 13 Inflection and Speed, Are there reasons to believe the writers of the New Testament were telling the truth?

Feb. 27 Getting Attention, Could Jesus just be a good teacher?

Mar. 13 Expert Tips,  Are there any logical reasons to believe Jesus really rose from the dead? 

Mar. 27 Parts of a Speech, Why are Christians always talking about sin?

Apr. 10 Using Note Cards, Why does it seem that a lot people who say they are Christians have done awful things, even in the name of Jesus?

May 1 Pick a Prompt, Why are there so many rules in Christianity?

May 15 Teacher for the Day, Apologetics Review and Questions

May 29 Teacher for the Day, Apologetics Review and Questions

Required Resources:

None, $15 Photocopy Fee per Student, Handouts will be given out in each class.

Fees:

$20 per student per in person class tutoring session above. 

Registration/payment for one or more session of this class includes commitment to attend all sessions for the year unless ill.  Non-refundable.

You will be responsible to pay $20.00 per class session due monthly on the store or $20 in person in cash each week.

Looking forward to a relaxed year of practicing our communication and leadership skills together in order to impact the culture in positive ways.

Description:

This class is a survey of world history, geography, religions, and cultures around the globe from ancient times to the present.  The goal will be to gain an overall understanding of important major historical, geographical, and cultural events and information, to employ critical thinking skills, and think Biblically about religions throughout history.

We will be discussing events from a Christian perspective and compare and contrast other world religions to Christianity.  Reading from the textbook, mapwork, and other work as appropriate will be assigned at each session, due the following session.  

This course covers a good deal of material and is designed to be modified or expanded to suit a variety of students.  As such, it is acceptable for a wide range of levels.  Please inform the instructor of the writing, and reading level of your student.  We will work with you as the homeschool parent to determine what the appropriate expectations will be for your student; whether it would be beneficial to simplify reading/writing requirements, or to require all reading and perhaps add writing assignments, etc, for older students.

Class meets every other Thursday, with the off weeks used for reading, mapwork, and completing student work.  We plan to have an intriguing look at world events, geography, and world religions.

Enrollment:

Maximum number of students: 10

Minimum number of students: 1

The class will still be held if there is 1 student.  That student will practice with the tutor and be fortunate to have the opportunity for private tutoring and coaching.

Instructor:

The instructor for this course has homeschooled her three children and graduated them all successfully.  She has been involved with teaching history from Creation to the present a plethora of times over the years since 2010.  She has a passion for teaching history from a Christian worldview with an emphasis on how the Christian religion compares with other world religions.

Class Dates:

Jan. 16 

Jan. 30 

Feb. 13 

Feb. 27 

Mar. 13 

Mar. 27 

Apr. 10 

May 1 

May 15

May 29 

Required Resources:

BJU Press World Studies 7 Student Text (4th Edition)

BJU PRESS / 2016

Students will need paper and pencils for every class.

Fees:

$20 per student per in person class tutoring session above. 

Registration/payment for one or more session of this class includes commitment to attend all sessions for the year unless ill.  Non-refundable.

You will be responsible to pay $20.00 per class session to the tutor on the store or in person in cash.

Your instructor:

We will have an amazing time traveling through history, exploring the globe, and strengthening our faith along the way.

Description:

In this course, beginning students are exposed to the Spanish alphabet, basic words, common expressions, parts of speech, sentence structure, making comparisons, asking questions, pronunciation, topic-based vocabulary, and more.  The main goal is to provide an introduction and a place to practice speaking with others.

This class could be used to augment another course in Spanish with the opportunity to converse, or learn how to handle meeting people using different versions of the Spanish language.  Puerto Rico, Mexico, and other country's versions of Spanish will be mentioned throughout.

Enrollment:

Maximum number of students: 5

Minimum number of students: 1

That student will practice with the tutor and be fortunate to have the opportunity for private tutoring and coaching.

Instructor

The instructor for this course was born in Puerto Rico and is a native speaker of Spanish.  She will not only teach your child the basics of Spanish but provide information on the contrasts where Puerto Rican Spanish is the same or different than other versions of Spanish, such as Mexican.  The instructor is a loving mother of 2 children that she has at home, watching over their schooling with diligence.  She loves Jesus and would be so happy to provide an opportunity for your student to have conversations in Spanish!

Class Dates:

Jan. 16 

Jan. 30 

Feb. 13 

Feb. 27 

Mar. 13 

Mar. 27 

Apr. 10 

May 1 

May 15

May 29 

Required Resources: 

-Carson Dellosa Skills for Success, Spanish Workbook for Middle School and High School Students, Learning Spanish Practice and Activity Book for Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum Paperback – January 5, 2002

Author: Downs

Students will need paper and pencils for every class.

Fees:

$15 per student per in person class tutoring session listed. 

Registration/payment for one or more session of this class includes commitment to attend all sessions for the year unless ill.  Non-refundable.

You will be responsible to send $15.00 per class session to the tutor on Zelle at [email protected] 

Purchase: See fees

Beginning Formal Art Study

• Art can involve more than just creating a pretty picture. Each lesson focuses on an element of art and how it is used by the artist of a classic children's book.
• Practice using an art medium and style that is similar to what the author chose.
• Create your own piece using what was learned.

Character/Real Life Lessons

• Talk about a character trait/life skill from the book and how to deal with the issue in real life while we work.
• Bible passages and verses will be referenced.

Get a Great Foundation in Art and Character

Every session stands on its own. Attend one session to discuss a specific character issue, or feel free to attend multiple sessions. The student’s character is strengthened by applying the Bible to real life issues, and art skills will grow by examining how each artist we study puts together the elements of art, different media, and style.

Description:

Your student will enjoy Art Lessons using classic, fine arts academic style to learn the Elements of Art such as line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space using simple and classic media.  

In these unique lessons, students will analyze the art of a young children's literature book artist and identify many of the elements of art and how they each might come into play in an illustration, as well as throughout the whole book.  We examine these features throughout a whole set of lessons and learn to pick out and use elements.  Students learn from the genius of young children's artists.

In addition, these lessons use children's literature books and artists to not only help students appreciate classic art skills but also as a springboard for problem-solving and life principles for each lesson.  These young children's books present life issues that apply to every age and life stage into the elder years.

Enrollment:

Maximum number of students: 8

Minimum number of students: 1

And that student will practice with the tutor and be fortunate to have the opportunity for private tutoring and coaching.

 This set of quality art lessons is based on A Pair of Red Clogs by Mizumura.

Supplies for each of the lessons: Watercolor paints with standard primary colors: red, yellow, blue, a regular #2 pencil, colored pencils (be sure to include, red, yellow, and a light blue, such as sky blue or turquoise.) 

Jan. 16 - Element of Art: Color - Discussion of Colors as They Relate to Moods, Medium: Watercolor - Make a color wheel, Life Character Theme: Naming and Talking About a Variety of Feelings.

Jan. 30 - Element of Art: Color, Medium: Pencil, Life Character Theme: Telling the truth

Feb. 13 - Element of Art: Line - Practice drawing various line expressions.  Life Character Theme: How Feelings are Expressed, How to Deal with a Variety of Feelings.

Feb. 27 - Element of Art: Line, Medium: Pencil, Life Character Theme: What If You Feel Guilty?

Mar. 13 -Element of Art: Space, Medium: Pencil, Life Character Theme: Is My Identity Based on Looks?

Mar. 27 -Element of Art: Shape, Medium: Pencil, Life Character Theme: A Good Relationship with Parents

Apr. 10 -Element of Art: Form, Medium: Pencil, Life Character Theme: Is My Life Better if I Have More Stuff?

May 1 -Element of Art: Value, Medium: Pencil, Life Character Theme: Choose Free Time Activities Wisely

May 15 -Element of Art: Texture, Medium: Pencil, Life Character Theme: Avoid Making a Problem Worse

May 29 - Elements of Art: Space, Shape, Form, Value, Texture, Medium: Watercolor, Life Character Theme: Choosing Healthy Friends

Required Resources:

Supplies for each of the first set of lessons: A regular #2 pencil, colored pencils (be sure to include, red, yellow, and a light blue, such as sky blue or turquoise.) 

Fees:

$40 per student per in person lesson above. 

You will be responsible to pay $40.00 per lesson on the store or in person in cash.

AFTERNOON CLASSES will meet on the days that Afternoon Co-op Classes are not meeting.

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