Class Description 

Opening: Each H.E.A.R.T. session begins with the students joining together for a devotional, prayer, the pledge of allegiance and announcements.

Kindergarten Program (K only): HEART Kindergarten is a fun way for our youngest members to dive into learning in a social, interactive setting.  Students will explore science with experiments, creative activities and rich vocabulary.  In art, they will be introduced to famous artists and to wonderful elements of art like color, line, & texture.  They will have a chance to create their own masterpieces, as well as, imitate the artistic styles of famous artists.  Song, rhythm, dance and mini musical theater lessons will give children the opportunity to experience and enjoy music.  In P.E., students will develop their motor skills through weekly "Kindergarten Super Skills."  They will play team sports, relays & games with an emphasis on good sportsmanship and cooperation.  Mixed with smiles and love, these opportunities will promote basic kindergarten skills like reading, writing and motor development.

Art (1st-8th): Art classes draw inspiration from God’s Word, historical and contemporary artists, as well as foundational principles of art. Foundational lessons include drawing, painting, color, 2D and 3D design. Students are taught how to create art that inspires, tells a story, displays a variety of techniques and executes good craftsmanship. In addition to skill development, students are encouraged to use their God-given creativity and imagination. Artwork completed in class consists of a variety of drawing and painting materials, as well as a three dimensional project.

Physical Education (1st-8th): The goal of our P.E. class is to develop healthy children in mind, body and spirit through quality sports skills instruction focused on sportsmanship, character building, role modeling in excellence, and training for fit, healthy bodies - all in a fun and safe environment.

Spanish (All): All of our Spanish instructors are part of an organization called Language Resources, an innovative foreign language training school. They apply a fun, engaging and effective training method called Comfort Zone Learning. Comfort Zone Learning is a hands-on approach that follows the way we learned our first language: first we learned to understand, next we began to speak, then we read and finally, we learned to write. Children are separated into groups based on their skill level. Instructors use an interactive, out-of-your-chair approach to teach our children. Crafts, manipulatives, show-and-tell, guessing games, songs, stories, and magic tricks are just some of the ways they engage our children. Students learn common actions, foods, clothing, tools, directions, everyday objects, sports vocabulary, plants and flowers, animals, greeting words, family, colors, community and much more. Content and the level of presentation are appropriate for the age and skill level of the children. Materials accessible through the Language Resources website reinforce their learning each week.

Science (1st-4th): There are several essential concepts that are the foundation of understanding all the sciences. A few of these “essentials” are observation, problem solving, and creative thinking. Our science curriculum is designed to provide those essentials to give students the skills to observe things around them, ask questions (wonder) about that which they see, and then logically pursue those questions. The curriculum is very hands-on and minds-on with almost every concept reinforced by an experiment, activity or demonstration.

Unit Study (K-3rd): Each month, students are exposed to a new area of study with the help of parent volunteers. In the past, our children have experienced and enjoyed topics such as: chess, sign language, character building, public speaking, oceanography and entrepreneurship. This year’s unit study topics will be determined in July.

Snack/Lunch: Each child must bring his/her own ready-to-eat food for a morning snack and lunch. We ask that children refrain from sharing their food with others due to food allergies. We also recommend that your child carry a water bottle in his/her backpack as an easy way to keep hydrated throughout the day.

Music Class (1st-8th): Our instructors’ philosophy is that, every child can learn to sing, develop musical skills, and acquire musical knowledge. In our general music curriculum, we cover five areas: rhythm, melody, harmony, timbre (how voices and instruments sound), and expressive controls (the terms that tell us how to do music).  Multiple areas are addressed each week as the classes sing music, play music, and listen to and talk about well-known pieces of music and composers. 

Bible Study (3rd-8th): Students will be learning about God and some of the amazing American patriots and scientists He has put on this Earth to shine brightly for Him. Through Fun with Faith’s Patriots and Proverbs, Scripture and Scientists, students will learn about the famous patriots and scientists of the past and how they exemplify the truths we find in Scripture. This course requires that homework be completed. An additional supplies fee will be charged for this course.

Drama (2nd-8th): Drama teaches students confidence, creativity, self-esteem and self-expression. Our drama class will encourage students to explore their world in new and exciting ways, fueled by their imaginations and guided by their teacher. Students will use their imaginations to express themselves and become their favorite characters. They will techniques such as dramatization, movement and sensory discovery.

Speech (5th-8th): This course will set a proper speaking foundation by helping students overcome stage fright and improve their diction, delivery, posture, and gestures. This class is also designed to build confidence and poise. This class will teach the students about the different types of speeches and how to deliver them effectively. This course requires that homework be completed.

Woodworking (4th-8th): Rousseau said, “Put a young man in a workshop, his hands will work to the benefit of his brain, and he will become a philosopher while thinking himself only a craftsman.” In this class students will learn woodcarving with power tools, wood burning and finishing with paint. Projects will be determined by the students. If the students have a dremel tool they should bring it to class, if not Josh will provide them with a tool. Students must bring a 8 ½ by ll sketch pad and pencils with them to class each Thursday. The instructor will provide everything else needed for class with the supply fee. An additional supplies fee of $30.00 will be charged for this course. Class size is limited to 12 students.

Sculpting (4th-8th): Students will learn various ways of creating three-dimensional art. Some of the projects include sculpting clay, small scale model building, sculpting wire, and wood working. Students will also learn how to draw and plan out a three dimensional design. Students must bring a 8 ½ by ll sketch pad and pencils to class each Thursday. The instructor will provide everything else needed for class with the supply fee. An additional supplies fee of $30.00 will be charged for this course. Class size is limited to 12 students.

Home Economics (4th-8th): Students will take a look at Proverbs 31 and apply it to homemaking. Some of the units included will be meal planning, cooking, sewing, gardening, and creating a warm and happy family environment. An additional supplies fee will be charged for this course.

Sewing (4th-8th):  This will be a hands-on sewing class. The majority of the time students will focus on hand sewing, but there will be a unit at the end of the year focused on machine sewing. This course will also cover basic mending skills, embroidery, textiles, and fashion. An additional supplies fee will be charged for this course.

Strategic Games (4th-8th): Chess, Risk, Battleship, orienteering and more will be taught in our Strategic Games class. Students will also explore the concepts of logic and game theory to better develop their minds.

Closing: Each session ends with announcements, a de-brief about the day’s activities and prayer.