COURSE Descriptions

(Subject to Change)

Apologetics

Comparative Religions 

Middle School/High School

This curriculum consists of 3 text books that provide a strong apologetics foundation students need to identify a false religion and powerfully refute their tenets. This eye-opening course focuses on the history and basic tenets of over 50 religions from around the world. All texts are Masterbooks. The pack can be found at https://www.masterbooks.com/comparative-religions-curriculum-pack for $57.48 ($71.98 is the normal price, but they typically have their products on sale), and parents will need to get all 3 books AND the teacher guide. The teacher guide contains all the assignments.

World Religions and Cults, Vol. 1 presents a clear and thorough analysis of “counterfeit” religions like Mormonism, Islam, Deism, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Zoroastrianism, and many more.

World Religions and Cults, Vol. 2 deals with many Eastern religions like Hinduism, Taoism, New Age, Sikhism, Confucianism, Shinto and Buddhism, as well as other pagan-based systems like Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Greek mythology (and many more)!

World Religions and Cults, Vol. 3 focuses on the atheistic or humanistic type of religions. It would be one of the most valuable for the church in the Western World where anti-god and pro-evolution religions are beginning to explode, for it was written to refute those religions and show how they fail. Unlike most books on world religions, this title dives into the secular humanistic religions. The book starts with God’s Word as the absolute authority. In doing so, God becomes our guide to refute false religions.

This curriculum is written towards 11-12 grades, but I’m willing to allow younger students, including middle school. Parents will have control over how in depth their child can manage. If a student wants a grade for this class, they should be prepared to do a fair amount of reading and essay writing as we will cover and discuss over 50 world religions.

Art

Middle School/High School

In Studio Art class, students explore a variety of techniques using pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolors, and acrylic paints. They learn fundamental skills such as shading, perspective, color theory, and composition while developing their own creative style. Through hands-on projects and critiques, students build a strong portfolio and gain confidence in visual expression.  No prerequisites are needed.  Just bring a love of art and a willingness to learn. 

Book Club

Middle SchoolBook Club focuses on exposing students to a variety of Genres through books that are wholesome and that point students toward Christ. Throughout this course, students will explore and discuss various literary elements and will complete a variety of hands-on and creative literary responses. Project-based responses may include, but are not limited to, creating a book trailer, Jeopardy game, Hedbanz game, a music track, artwork, class debate, and role-play. A book list will be provided over the summer for parents to review. My hope is to introduce books that are new to each of the students. No prerequisites are needed.

Creative Writing

In Creative Writing, high school students will explore creative expression through fiction, poetry, personal essays and more.  This class emphasizes a supportive community where students can share their work, offer feedback and grow as confident writers.  Each class includes interactive writing prompts and time for discussion and peer review.  No prior writing experience or prerequisite is needed- just an imagination and a willingness to participate.

Anatomy/Physiology

In this class students will gain an advanced understanding of biology while preparing them for college-level biology.  They will learn about the body’s organs, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, and lymphatic systems.  Students will work through the science concepts and thought-provoking experiments for each module.  Basic biology experience/ knowledge suggested.  We will be using Apologia's Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology the human body;  2nd Edition.  Textbook required, Student notebook strongly suggested.

American Government

American Government will be a one credit high school course that will do more than simply inform our students how government functions.  I will explain the religion and philosophy that motivated the Founding Fathers, engage the students in current events, and prepare them to be informed voters.  Prerequisites: students need to be confident in essay writing, and have a basic knowledge of American history.  Exploring Government by Ray Notgrass, Fourth Edition, ISBN 978-1-60999-178-4 and American Government: We Hold These Truths, ISBN 978-1-60999-179-1  will need to be purchased.   Eighth graders who are confident communicators and strong readers are welcome. 

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke

Home Essentials

Home Essentials will focus on needed skills to be an independent adult.  Approximately half of the course will center on selecting, preparing and safely storing food.  The remaining classes will be spent on clothing and caring for the home and auto.  Assigned homework will be project based. No textbook is required though a printer will be necessary.  Middle and high schoolers are welcome to register. No prerequisites are needed.  

Yearbook

Yearbook class is a creative and collaborative course where students design, write, and produce the co-op’s annual yearbook.  Students learn essential skills in journalism, photography, graphic design, and project management.  No prior experience is needed- just a desire to help share our 2025-26 year at H.O.M.E.