Classes at H.E.A.R.T.
H.E.A.R.T. classes are designed to round out your child's education by providing opportunities to work within a larger group, make messes, and be exposed to exciting areas of study.
Growing at H.E.A.R.T.
PreK & Kindergarten
Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old as of September 1): Pre-k students will experience a fun and meaningful classroom community where they engage in age-appropriate topics, including Bible, literacy, math, social studies, science, and character. They will learn through hands-on activities, songs, read aloud, and other types of play. Our goal is to point the students to God while enriching their learning and providing a loving social community.
Kindergarten (5 years old as of September 1): The kindergarten class provides a wonderful opportunity for 4 turning 5 and 5 turning 6 year-olds to experience learning in a group setting. We will be studying Spanish, sign language, music, science, literature, and math in a wide range of thematic units. Hands-on experiments, art projects, and centers will give children a fun way to learn about these concepts. Unlike 1st-8th grades, the kindergarten class will stay with their teacher the majority of the day.
PreK - K Art: Young students will have the ability and the freedom to explore and experiment with all different types of mediums. This allows for the students to learn new techniques and hone in on developing skills.
First - Third Grades
Art: Art classes draw inspiration from God’s Word, historical and contemporary artists, as well as foundational principles of art. Lessons include drawing, painting and mixed media. Students are encouraged to draw step-by-step to help them understand shapes, art elements, a variety of techniques and execute good craftsmanship. The goal for each class is to facilitate a studio environment that encourages a relaxed and calm atmosphere where skill development and individual creativity is celebrated and where students build one another up as they see artistic expression in their peers.
Free Form Fun: We have 3 rotations that we do twice throughout the year. We have board game/class games where we get to play with our classmates and challenge each other in different games. Another rotation is improv/drama. In this session we learn different vocabulary words about acting and drama, and then get a chance to create our own dramas throughout the session. Finally, we have Lego building! We work in teams to complete the different challenges of the day!
Music: In our music classes, we will develop our musical skills through activities to help become tuneful, beautiful, and artful. Students will work on singing skills, playing games that encourage working together on a beat, play instruments, and will move and play to various styles of music. Our emphasis will be on developing the underlying foundation of seeing ourselves as musical people, and parents will be provided with ideas to continue weaving music through the week at home as well.
Physical Education: 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.
Science: Science for grades one through three will allow the students to be young scientists. They will perform experiments, do hands-on projects, and practice making predictions and hypotheses. They will record their science words, Bible verses, observations, projects, and experiments in their own science journals.
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 (PEANUTS are NOT allowed at HEART). Your child MUST bring and use a water bottle each day.
Spanish for 1st-3rd: Fun Fluency uses a multi-sensory language method teaching system that creates an immersion experience for students, while at the same time ensuring understanding. Fun Fluency's multi-sensory language method combines different approaches such as movement, games and songs. In such a fun environment, students actually forget they are learning, and are completely at ease!
Unit Study: 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, inventions, character building, public speaking, oceanography and entrepreneurship. This year’s unit study topics will be determined in July.
Fourth - Eighth Grades
Bible Study: Our children are bombarded daily with competing messages. Every song, movie, book, TV show, blog, and game is full of ideas – ideas about God, people, truth, beauty, and right and wrong. Not all of these ideas are true. Some are deceptive and even destructive. We will learn to discern the truth by using God’s Word as a lens through which to view the world around us, to see everything the way God sees it.
Choir: Our choir will spend time developing both personal vocal skills and group choral skills like building blend and singing in harmony. We will focus on several different pieces and look forward to a culminating performance at the end of the semester.
Creative Writing: Ready to paint a picture with words!? In this fun and lively class we will explore the power of imaginative words and how they can strengthen our writing. We will dissect beautiful classic poems to persuasive prompts and even product descriptions. Students will identify what strong composition looks like and create their own works in a super fun and interactive way. This is not a boring writing class, I promise.
Cooking Around the World: Learn recipes that people in different countries will make for their friends and family. A new country will be introduced every week as we work in groups to dive into tasting new recipes together. A basic understanding of measuring and cooking would help greatly!
Cor Opus (Yearbook): Help to create the HEART Yearbook! Students will help to create the layout, do interviews, write up articles, and take pictures! The yearbook will be published in the summer and each student will receive one.
Healthy Living For Life: In this course, we will focus on developing ourselves holistically to become strong, resilient, individuals. We will emphasize physical, spiritual, and emotional growth and the importance of being uncomfortable. We will learn about how to gauge health elements and challenge our mind and body to a state of constant growth.
Leadership: Is there a leader in everyone? In this elective, students will explore what leadership means, identify good leadership qualities, and discuss leadership challenges. We will also take time to peek into scripture to view leadership through key Biblical figures. Throughout the elective, students will have the opportunity to develop and exercise their leadership skills.
Lego Building & Fundamentals: Lego Building & Fundamentals offers an introduction to a variety of Lego building techniques, such as mosaics, architectural, landscape, mechanical, and free-form builds. Students will work individually, with partners, and in groups to solve problems, tackle challenges, and create fun Lego builds and art pieces. There will be opportunities to play Lego games, participate in build challenges, and learn about/use pullback and battery-powered motors to incorporate motion in their creations.
No Bake Baking: No need for an oven with these easy no-bake desserts. From no-bake pies to simple yummy cookies, there's a treat here that everyone will love!
Physical Education: 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.
Recorder: Whether you already know some recorder or are brand new to playing it, this class will add to your musical skills by helping you to play a real, historical type of wind instrument. We will play tunes from the Middle Ages to today, learn how to accompany them in fun and simple ways, and get better at reading music all along the way!
Sewing: This is a class for those who would like to learn basic hand sewing. There will be an option to sew smaller projects that can be completed in a few classes or to sew a more complicated doll that could take the entire course. No prior experience is necessary.
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 (PEANUTS are NOT allowed at HEART). Your child MUST bring and use a water bottle each day.
Spanish: Fun Fluency uses a multi-sensory language method teaching system that creates an immersion experience for students, while at the same time ensuring understanding. Fun Fluency's multi-sensory language method combines different approaches such as movement, games and songs. In such a fun environment, students actually forget they are learning, and are completely at ease!
Speech and Debate: This class is designed to help students succeed in public speaking and defending their faith. In the first semester, students will learn the foundations of speech and debate. To demonstrate learning, students will have the opportunity to prepare speeches and participate in topic-appropriate debates. In the second semester, we will build on the foundations learned and move toward apologetics. Students will understand and apply Biblical doctrine in the context of reflecting and communicating their faith in a culture of competing worldviews.
STEM: Come explore the amazing world of engineering! This Hands-on Engineering class is all about thinking analytically and creating solutions to solve engineering challenges while building STEM skills. Students will be challenged to design, build, and evaluate complex contraptions. We will dive into what it means to be an engineer, learn about the primary branches of engineering, and discover how real engineers approach challenges. Note: If your student took this class in 2023, this will basically be a Part 2 of the class for them and there will be different projects this time around.
Strategic Games: Who doesn’t like games? This fun lunchtime elective allows students to interact with each other while having some friendly competition playing a variety of different games.
Survival & Outdoor Skills: In this course, we will focus on becoming aware of and developing skills needed to survive and thrive in a variety of emergency (urban/rural) and outdoor environments. Some of the skills will include, situational awareness, restraint escape, securing key survival elements (water, shelter, and food), navigation, and more. Becoming aware, prepared, and adaptive are course objectives.
Tae Kwon Do: Tae Kwon Do is an ancient martial art that focuses on improving one’s life. Kids who take Tae Kwon Do see boosts in focus, discipline, and confidence. In addition to getting a physical workout, they are pushed to become mentally stronger as well. Tae Kwon Do is a martial art that is geared toward self-defense and not fighting. Students should come to class dressed in their uniform. There is a $40 fee for the uniform for new students.
Team Building: Get ready for a full semester of fun! If you enjoy sitting down, this is not the class for you! We will be up and moving while we learn to work together as a team. Students will identify their own strengths while also encouraging others in their own gifts. Every week will bring new fun challenges both physical and mental. We will also explore how the world is fueled by teamwork.
World Music: Take a tour around the world as we explore the music of China, Japan, Ireland, Mexico, the Caribbean, India, Finland, and everywhere in between! We will play instruments, explore folk songs, and learn about dances as we look at why music is a God-given gift that is meaningful to all people around the world.
High School
Chopped Cooking Challenge: After learning and practicing basic skills students will compete in mystery cooking challenges. This course is based on a three week pattern: Week 1: Skill introduction, Week 2: Practice and application, Week 3: Independent or team challenges.
Personal Finance: Using the Dave Ramsey Foundation in Personal Finance Curriculum, students will learn the money skills they’ll use now and for the rest of their lives. This course trades boring formulas and financial theories for time-tested principles, real-life applications and humor.
Science Lab: Students will be guided through weekly lab work in a group setting aligning with their at home reading. Classes will consist of completing experiments and lab books while also reviewing content in creative and engaging ways. Students will utilize games, activities and creative thinking to engage with the scientific method and ensure understanding of the content.