Grade 6 Courses
JH - English 1
Fluency in any language includes reading, speaking, and writing with skill and ease. Mastery of the English language begins with a strong foundation in the parts of speech and continues developing through diagramming/grammar exercises and writing assignments. Students taking this course will receive a practical knowledge of the parts of speech and a relational understanding of the function of each part. Students will learn to build strong sentences and develop strategies to organize their thoughts into paragraphs and essays. Study of literature (Redwall, The Hiding Place, and In Freedom's Cause) and poetry will help ignite creative expression in the students' writing. Working with vocabulary, grammar, exciting stories, and beautiful poetry will give students fluency with finesse. Click here for the course overview.
Target Grades: 6-8
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Writer's Workshop or placement test.
Sample class: View
Tuition: $420
| Section 1 | Wed | 11:30 am | - | 1:00 pm | Closed | Lisa Cooper |
| Section 2 | Wed | 1:15 pm | - | 2:45 pm | Closed | Lisa Cooper |
| Section 3 | Wed | 3:00 pm | - | 4:30 pm | Closed | Lisa Cooper |
| Section 4 | Thu | 11:30 am | - | 1:00 pm | Closed | Lisa Cooper |
| Section 5 | Thu | 1:15 pm | - | 2:45 pm | Closed | Lisa Cooper |
| Section 6 | Tue | 8:00 am | - | 9:30 am | Full, Wait List (1) | Kristy Massie |
| Section 7 | Tue | 9:45 am | - | 11:15 am | Closed | Kristy Massie |
| Section 8 | Mon | 9:45 am | - | 11:15 am | Full, Wait List (3) | Ruth Ann Frederick |
| Section 9 | Mon | 4:45 pm | - | 6:15 pm | Full, Wait List (0) | Ruth Ann Frederick |
| Section 10 | Tue | 3:00 pm | - | 4:30 pm | Full, Wait List (0) | Ruth Ann Frederick |
| Section 11S | Tue | 8:15 pm | - | 9:45 pm | Full, Wait List (0) | Ruth Ann Frederick |
| Section 12 | Wed | 8:00 am | - | 9:30 am | Full, Wait List (1) | Ruth Ann Frederick |
| Section 13 | Wed | 9:45 am | - | 11:15 am | Full, Wait List (4) | Ruth Ann Frederick |
| Section 14 | Tue | 1:15 pm | - | 2:45 pm | Full, Wait List (2) | Mandy Leaming |
| Section 15S | Thu | 6:15 am | - | 7:45 am | Open | Mandy Leaming |
| Section 16 | Thu | 8:00 am | - | 9:30 am | Full, Wait List (1) | Mandy Leaming |
| Section 17 | Thu | 3:00 pm | - | 4:30 pm | Full, Wait List (2) | Mandy Leaming |
| Section 18 | Mon | 11:30 am | - | 1:00 pm | Full, Wait List (3) | Ruth Ann Frederick |
JH - Introduction to Music
NEW! Musicians and non-musicians alike are invited to explore the fascinating world of Western classical music in this course. Using BJU’s Appreciating Music, we will delve into the mysteries of instrument families, basic music theory, and various musical forms such as the fugue, sonata, and symphony. Students will be introduced to the various musical eras and some major composers from those eras, all from a biblical perspective. Classical music is an important and valuable part of western civilization’s great cultural legacy; it’s our musical heritage. In a society where so much of music has devolved into little more than noise set to a catchy rhythm, it is imperative that young minds gain an understanding of and appreciation for music that has stood the test of time and set their sights on something better than the latest top 40 ditties. (Minimum enrollment: 8)
Target Grades: 6-9
Prerequisites: None.
Sample class: View
Tuition: $420
| Section 1 | Wed | 8:00 am | - | 9:30 am | Open | Martha Spotts |
JH - Pre-Transition Math
This course is designed to prepare students for Transition Mathematics. Pre-Transition Mathematics will help students learn and practice identifying and working on uses of numbers and operations. The particular course will emphasize working with fractions, percents, order of operations, probability, and much more, including dealing with data and geometry. Algebra is integrated throughout the text as a way of describing generalizations, as a language for formulas, and as an aid in solving simple equations. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared for TPS Transition Mathematics (a pre-algebra course). The text is Pre-Transition Mathematics, of the UCSMP ("Chicago Math") series. Click here for more information on the TPS Math Program.
Target Grades: 5-7
Prerequisites: Successful completion of placement exam and the permission of instructor.
Tuition: $420
| Section 1 | Wed | 1:15 pm | - | 2:45 pm | Full, Wait List (0) | Lori Martin |
| Section 2 | Fri | 8:00 am | - | 9:30 am | Full, Wait List (0) | Lori Martin |
JH - Transition Math
This course weaves together three main content strands--applied arithmetic, pre-algebra, and pre-geometry--while emphasizing real-world application of the concepts and skills. Throughout the course students are challenged to move beyond the rote principles learned in elementary arithmetic to applying mathematics effectively in varied problem-solving experiences. Students will be taught methods to prepare them for success at more advanced mathematics. Topics include decimals, exponents, measurement, variables, basic linear equations, problem-solving strategies, area and volume, and coordinate graphs. The text is Transition Mathematics 3rd edition from the UCSMP ("Chicago Math") series. One session of math instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS Transition Math student would benefit from more instruction, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to go over trouble-areas with a teacher? Then don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-a-week math course into a two-session-a-week course with more time for reinforcement of concepts and problem-solving guidance by adding "Transition Math Problem Solving" to your TPS Transistion Math course!
Target Grades: 6-8
Prerequisites: Successful completion (B or higher) of UCSMP Pre-Transition Math or Saxon 7/6 or equivalent, and successful completion of placement test and approval from the instructor.
Tuition: $420
| Section 1 | Tue | 8:00 am | - | 9:30 am | Full, Wait List (1) | James Nickel |
| Section 2 | Thu | 1:15 pm | - | 2:45 pm | Full, Wait List (0) | James Nickel |
| Section 3 | Thu | 3:00 pm | - | 4:30 pm | Open | James Nickel |
| Section 4 | Mon | 9:45 am | - | 11:15 am | Full, Wait List (1) | Rachel Arney |
| Section 5 | Mon | 11:30 am | - | 1:00 pm | Full, Wait List (1) | Rachel Arney |
PS - Transition Math Problem Solving
NEW! One session of math instruction a week is good for some, but not optimal for others. Do you feel that your TPS Transition Math student would benefit from more instruction, more time to ask questions, and more opportunity to go over trouble-areas with the teacher? Then enhance your Transition Math student's learning experience with this optional "Problem Solving" class! This 90 minute session is intended to be taken along side any section of TPS Transition Math to provide students with a second weekly time of live interaction with the instructor. In advance of the weekly session, students will be asked to submit to the instructor any questions or trouble areas so that they can be thoroughly reviewed during the problem solving session. The teacher will also reinforce commonly difficult concepts, address general concept questions, strengthen weak areas, and host collaborative problem-solving among the students. No additional material will be covered during this time and there will be no additional homework assignments. If this twice-a-week format is better for your student, don't miss this opportunity to turn your one-session-per-week course into a two-session-per-week course!
Target Grades: 6-8
Prerequisites: Concurrent participation in TPS Transition Math and teacher approval.
Tuition: $100
| Section 1 | Fri | 11:30 am | - | 1:00 pm | Full, Wait List (1) | Rachel Arney |
| Section 2 | Fri | 1:15 pm | - | 2:45 pm | Open | James Nickel |
JH - Writer's Workshop
Get ready to write! Designed for parents and students, Writers Workshop explores different writing styles and techniques, including a wide variety of essay styles, non-fiction narratives, and fiction with plenty of student-choice writing. Parents and students will learn how to give meaningful feedback and how to conference among themselves inside and outside of class. We will discuss grammar and mechanics as they apply to our essays and stories. Writers Workshop, a non-graded course, includes a unique parent component requiring parents to attend class with their student for at least the first semester in addition to giving year-long oversight. Students and parents will use the forum to interact outside of class time. Note that the first two class meetings are a workshop seminar for just the parents. Please read the detailed information and syllabus by clicking on the course title.
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Target Grades: 6-7
Prerequisites: Successful completion of a placement test.
Sample class: View
Tuition: $420
| Section 1S | Tue | 2:00 am | - | 3:30 am | Full, Wait List (2) | Diana Thomas |
| Section 2 | Mon | 8:00 am | - | 9:30 am | Open | Christina Corrin |
| Section 3 | Mon | 9:45 am | - | 11:15 am | Full, Wait List (4) | Christina Corrin |
| Section 4S | Mon | 8:15 pm | - | 9:45 pm | Open | Stephanie Rathbun |
| Section 5 | Tue | 8:00 am | - | 9:30 am | Open | Mandy Leaming |
| Section 6 | Tue | 11:30 am | - | 1:00 pm | Full, Wait List (1) | Mandy Leaming |
| Section 7 | Wed | 8:00 am | - | 9:30 am | Full, Wait List (0) | Loretta Smith |
| Section 8 | Wed | 9:45 am | - | 11:15 am | Full, Wait List (1) | Loretta Smith |
| Section 9 | Thu | 11:30 am | - | 1:00 pm | Open | Loretta Smith |
| Section 10 | Fri | 8:00 am | - | 9:30 am | Closed | Loretta Smith |
| Section 11 | Fri | 9:45 am | - | 11:15 am | Open | Loretta Smith |
| Section 12 | Mon | 1:15 pm | - | 2:45 pm | Full, Wait List (0) | Stephanie Rathbun |
| Section 13 | Mon | 3:00 pm | - | 4:30 pm | Open | Stephanie Rathbun |
| Section 14 | Wed | 11:30 am | - | 1:00 pm | Open | Stephanie Rathbun |
| Section 15 | Wed | 3:00 pm | - | 4:30 pm | Closed | Stephanie Rathbun |