St. Augustine Magazine 2016-2017

ST. AUGUSTINE 

HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT 

RALEIGH

MARY DRAPER, COORDINATOR 

STAUGUSTINEHOMESCHOOLRALEIGH@GMAIL.COM 

SCIENCE 

ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 

HISTORY / SOCIAL STUDIES 

FINE ARTS 

AND MORE!

St. Augustine Homeschool Enrichment: 2016-2017 Academic Year 

General Information: 

St. Augustine Homeschool Enrichment is a group of families and professional Catholic teachers, working in full communion with the 

Roman Catholic Church and the Diocese of Raleigh, dedicated to offering quality academic courses to families on a budget. Our 

middle school courses will prepare students for college preparatory high school, and and our high school courses for college. Some 

class material and homework will involve Catholic tradition and doctrine; while students will never be asked to profess beliefs that are 

not theirs, all students are expected to do assigned work and to behave respectfully during religious classroom activities such as 

prayers. 

St. Augustine will meet on the campus of St. Joseph Catholic Church at 2817 Poole Road in Raleigh on Thursdays from August 18 

through December 8, 2016 (off Oct. 20 & Nov. 24). Our school day begins after the 8 AM Mass at St. Joseph’s and the following 

potluck breakfast and communal intercessory prayer, to which all are welcome. Here’s a map of the campus/classes: (coming soon!). 

Classes are offered from 9:45 AM to around 5:30 PM. Core classes meet in the morning, and elective classes meet mostly in the 

afternoon. Once you have registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email letting you know that we’ve enrolled your student(s). 

Course Information: see our class schedule and calendar here: St. A Fall 2016 Schedule & Calendar 

Core Courses in Science, Language Arts, and Foreign Language are offered at four levels: Pre-School (ages 3-5); Elementary (ages 6- 

8 & 8-10), Middle School (ages 11-13), and High School (ages 14-18). Core Course options are: 

-Science (Elem.: Hands on Explorers; Middle: Chem for Kids, General Sci, Physical Sci; High School: Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 

-Writing (includes Grammar, Vocabulary, Literature, and Writing) 

-Foreign Language: choose Spanish or Latin. 

Electives for Fall 2016: Art (Elem./Middle, Advanced, Painting); History; Government; Latin: Caesar & Prose Composition; Greek; 

Debate; Etiquette & Ballroom Dance; Computer Science/Applications; Chorale; Nutrition & Cooking; and Soccer. See here for class 

descriptions, required materials, and payment information for classes: St. A 2016-2017 Courses 

Students age 10 and older may register for Study Hall (free of charge) for any class period—students in study hall MUST BE 

REGISTERED, so that we can ensure their safety, and they must be in study hall at the assigned times. A student may not be 

registered for more than two study halls--our space is very limited. Students also may not be registered for consecutive study halls; it 

is too boring! and we have found that behavior issues are the result. If you register students for study hall, please be sure to send 

plenty for them to work on, and if possible send headphones or earbuds so that they can listen to music while they work--the room is 

not silent. 

St. Augustine is a drop-off program—parents may drop off students for class. Students who are dropped off MUST BE ENROLLED 

in classes or study hall FOR THE ENTIRE TIME they are dropped off. Parents who cannot or would rather not return for lunch 

(12:45-1:15) can pay $5 per week per family for supervision of any children under 14. You can pay for lunch on a week-by-week 

basis, or pay a discounted rate up-front for the whole semester ($60). For more details about our policies, see here: St. A Policies. 

St. Augustine Fees: 

To register, please fill out the form here: St. Augustine Fall 2016 Registration. Please wait to send payment for classes until you 

receive an email confirming your registration. Here is a worksheet that may help with your planning: St. A Fee & Tuition Fall 2016. 

$25 annual per family ARCH registration fee, paid at arch-raleigh.com. All St. Augustine’s families must be registered with ARCH 

(www.arch-raleigh.com). ARCH provides our liability insurance coverage (along with a host of other nice things—thank you 

ARCH!!). To join ARCH, one member of your family will need to complete the Diocese of Raleigh’s Safe Environment Training; we 

can help you arrange this. If you would like help, please let us know. If you joined ARCH in the fall, you don’t need to do anything 

for the spring. 

$35 per semester per family St. Augustine’s Registration Fee. Your registration fee makes a donation to St. Joseph’s Church to help 

with their costs and provides basic supplies for our group. 

$5/week/family, or $60/semester (a slight discount), for children under 14 who need supervision at lunchtime. 

Tuition: Each core class is $125 per student per semester (Science: $135). Elective classes vary in cost depending on the materials 

teachers need to purchase and the amount of prep work for teachers. For some classes, you will need to purchase books or materials - 

we will try to keep costs to a minimum. See the St. A 2016-2017 Courses page for details. 

Audit Option: For large families on tight budgets, we have an audit option. After you enroll 3 students with a teacher, you will have 

the option of enrolling more students with that teacher at a discounted audit rate of $25. Full enrollment includes fifteen 55 minute 

classes, classwork, graded assignments, and grade reporting to parents. Audit includes class time and class handouts/projects only. 

staugustinehomeschoolraleigh@gmail.com

St. Augustine Homeschool Enrichment: 2016-2017 Courses 

Contact: staugustinehomeschoolraleigh@gmail.com 

Register here: St. Augustine Fall 2016 Registration 

About St. A: St. A General Information 

St. A Fall 2016 Program: St. A Fall 2016 Schedule & Calendar 

Below are course descriptions, contact information, lists of texts and required materials, and syllabi for some 

classes. Please contact us (staugustinehomeschoolraleigh@gmail.com) anytime if you have questions. Some 

details are still to be announced. 

COURSE LIST: 

SCIENCE 

WRITING/LANGUAGE ARTS 


HISTORY/GOVERNMENT 

FINE ARTS 

SOCCER 

ELECTIVES 

CLASSES FOR AGES 6-8 

ACTIVITIES FOR AGES 3-5 

SCIENCE 

Tips for buying books and supplies: Expect to pay $30 - $50+ per text. If you find a better price, grab it! Check Amazon and similar 

sites for used books. Check locally ARCH, Craigs List, Homeschool Gathering Place, or your friends for used books. Used 

calculators can be found in the same places. Check ads for Office Depot, Staples, Target, WalMart, etc. 

HIGH SCHOOL (11:45) 

BIOLOGY 

Contact: Amanda O’Hearn 

Tuition: $135 per student 

Text: Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd ed. (older is ok) 

Supplies: hard back composition book, 2 sharp pencils 

Sample syllabus: Biology Syllabus 

Labs included 

*Students will need internet access for testing 

CHEMISTRY 

Contact: Jennifer D’Andrea 


Text: Exploring Creation with Chemistry 2nd edition 

Supplies: notebook, 2 sharp pencils, calculator (with exponents, scientific optional) 


PHYSICS 

DETAILS TBA 

Sample syllabus: Chemistry Syllabus 

Labs: Six to eight labs as part of regular class schedule 


MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL (10:45) 

GENERAL SCIENCE 

Contact: TEACHER DETAILS TBA 


Text: Exploring Creation with General Science 

Supplies: hardback composition book, 2 sharp pencils 

Sample Syllabus: General Science Syllabus 

Lab details coming soon 


CHEM FOR KIDS 

Contact: Kierstan Pentoney 


Text: None 

Supplies: Graphing Notebook, pencils. The gridded papers make it easier to draw charts and enter data. 

This lab-based class will be an introduction to the exciting and reactive world of Chemistry. In this class your child will be 

responsible for looking over online notes while implementing and building on their knowledge during in class labs. 

Students will have light homework and 2 quizzes per month. Students who show an advanced nature in the subject matter can 

be granted additional lab tasks and practice work. 

Some labs will have take homes that your children can show and tell to the family! 

Topics we'll be discussing and observing: 

Matter 

Physical vs chemical 

Signs of chemical reactions 

Metals vs non-metals and metalloids 

Types of pure substances 

Mixtures 

Atomic structure 

Elements of the periodic table 

Bonding 

And if there's time: intro to balancing chemical equations 

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 

*please note: Physical Science uses some 8th-grade level math; this can be skipped 

Contact: Jennifer D’Andrea 


Text: Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2nd edition (older is ok) 

Supplies: hardback composition book, 2 sharp pencils 

Syllabus: Physical Science Syllabus 

Labs most class days 


ELEMENTARY LEVEL (9:45) 

HANDS ON EXPLORERS I (Ages 6-8) 

Contact: Kierstan Pentoney 


No text, no testing 

Supplies: 

Syllabus: 

Class will include lots of activities. 


HANDS ON EXPLORERS II (Ages 9-10) 

Contact: Margaret Goodson 


Text: None 

Supplies: 

Syllabus: 

Class will include lots of activities. 


LITERATURE BASED WRITING (Writing Composition, Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading/Literature) 

Contact: Mrs. Patsy Conley 


Required Supplies: 

Middle and high school level students, and those elementary students who want to do writing composition, MUST HAVE 

Microsoft Word and email access for all composition assignments 

One 1 1/2” three-ring binder 

Textbook by Patsy Conley, printed from an email attachment you will receive before classes begin, and assembled in the 3- 

ring binder (see above) by the first day of class 

Appendix A (also by Patsy Conley) printed from an email attachment and added to the 3-ring binder by the first day of class 

Paper topic guide printed from an email attachment and added to the 3-ring binder 

One pack of notebook paper for work written and notes taken in class which will be kept in the textbook binder with textbook 

pages. Reinforced notebook paper is best. It is a little more expensive, but with all the use our textbook will suffer during the 

course of an entire year, pages will take a beating and the reinforced edge will help keep repairs to a minimum. 

 

Pen (Blue or Black only) 

Pencil 

Books for paper topics - as directed in class 

ELEMENTARY LEVEL: Students learn English Grammar; their instruction in Grammar will add to and reinforce grammar 

instruction in Latin, and vice versa. Students learn basic writing rules and, through literature, become acquainted with examples of 

good writing. Though not required at this level, students have the opportunity to write one paragraph papers and five paragraph 

papers. The subjects covered for report card transcripts are: Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary, Literature, and (optionally) Composition. 

MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL: Students learn the rules of good writing, increase their reading and writing vocabulary, compose one and 

five paragraph papers based on topics relating to their reading of good literature, and perfect their grammar skills. The subjects 

covered for report card transcripts are: Grammar, Reading, Vocabulary, Literature, and Composition. 

HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL: Students perfect the rules of good writing, compose five paragraph papers on topics pertaining to assigned 

literature reading, and increase their reading and writing vocabulary. The content of reading assignments varies from year to year. For 

2016-2017, the high school reading list will cover works of ancient Greek literature: the Iliad, the Odyssey, the tragedies of Aeschylus 

and Sophocles, and the Great Dialogues of Plato. The transcript subjects covered include: English, Ancient Greek Literature, 

Composition, and Vocabulary. 

IEW WRITING 

ELEMENTARY LEVEL (ages 9-10) 

Contact: Mrs. Margaret Goodson 


MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL 

Contact: Mrs. Margaret Goodson 


HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL: 

Contact: Mrs. Caroline Gallant 


FUNDAMENTALS OF READING, WRITING, GRAMMAR, & LITERATURE (ages 6-8) 

Contact: Mrs. Mary Joyce Cable 



The St. A curriculum is largely influenced by that of Mother of Divine Grace School. Students will practice reading and writing skills 

as they experience the joy that comes from engaging their minds in the beauty of language and literature. Class time will include the 

teacher reading poems and short stories aloud to students, and the class discussing the use of language and meaning. 

For homework, younger students will practice the very basics of writing using the Writing Our Catholic Faith series, and they will 

advance in reading as they follow the Spalding Method as set forth in The Writing Road to Reading. Each week, Mary Joyce will 

introduce students to new sounds and spellings, and for older students, new spelling and vocabulary lists for the week. Each student 

will bring home one level-appropriate book each week from the Spalding Leveled Readers, along with flashcards made in class to help 

in practicing the new sounds and spellings for the week. The books will be kept in a class library; each week, your child will bring 

home one book to practice reading the new phonemes for the week. When a child brings back one book, he/she will take home 

another. Advanced students may bring home more than one book at a time. 

Older or more advanced students will continue to practice their handwriting and reading skills for homework, practice basic grammar 

(workbook to be determined), and memorize poems from Laura Berquist’s The Harp and Laurel Wreath, in addition to reading other 

age-appropriate material beginning with those works recommended in The Writing Road to Reading. 

A very important aspect of the St. A curriculum is the flexibility to adapt quickly to suit students’ changing needs. Students who need 

more time at a particular level will find ample materials to suit their needs; on the other hand, students who wish to move ahead more 

quickly will find plenty of fresh material to feed their enthusiasm. Mary Joyce will keep parents informed as she observes needs arise. 

Required books: 

For all students: 

Writing Our Catholic Faith. Parents should choose the appropriate level. The books are $10 each from Universal Publishing, 

http://www.upub.net/Faith-Grade-1-Prodview.html. If we have enough students to order 10 or more copies of a level, the books are 

only $5 each, so PLEASE DON’T ORDER THIS YET--on August 4 (two weeks before classes begin) we’ll take a head count and 

perhaps order the books as a group in order to get the discount. Students can move through the levels of the series at their own pace. 

For students ages 7 and 8: 

The Harp and Laurel Wreath by Laura Berquist - $16 on Amazon.com, $20 at Mother of Divine Grace 


SPANISH 

Teacher: Luisana Bethencourt 


Luisana Bethencourt is a native of Venezuela and a former homeschooling mother of 9 who has taught Spanish in various settings for 

many years. She’ll be using Realidades, a highly respected program that has a lot of resources for students and teachers--including 

online resources that students can use during the week to practice at home. 

During class, students will practice their skills through conversation, songs, and games. Students will have weekly homework, a midterm 

exam, and a final exam (younger students will not have tests). Luisana will give parents lots of feedback about how their students 

are doing in class and what they can do to improve their skills more quickly. 

If you'd like to have a look at the curriculum, see here: 

Textbook: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0131340913?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00 

Workbook: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0130360015?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00 

Siblings can share the book and make copies from the workbook. Luisana recognizes that in learning a second language, a 55-minute 

weekly class with no complementary study won't take students far. She gives students very specific homework (very simple for the 

younger ones) from the workbook and encourages them to practice with their families in the car and at home--she has lots of 

recommendations for supplemental materials that can help with this. 

LATIN 

Contact: Mary Draper 


Mary has created a curriculum that provides a very clear and detailed assignment for each day of the week. Students will receive a 

workbook that they will use for homework to do extensive vocabulary practice, grammar practice, and reading of Latin using the 

Lingua Latina textbook--a fantastic book that teaches students to read from the very beginning and provides much more reading 

practice than any other textbook available. 


In class, we will learn Catholic hymns and prayers in Latin and do lots of reading. Students will have a short vocab and grammar quiz 

each week, review quizzes along the way, and a semester exam. 

Book: 

Lingua Latina, Pars I: Familia Romana textbook, any edition is fine. Make sure you get the textbook and not one of the grammar or 

exercise books. Siblings may share a book. 

You might try Amazon or Ebay for used books. Paperback: ISBN-10: 1585104205, ISBN-13: 978-1585104208, or hardback: ISBN- 

10: 1585102385, ISBN-13: 978-1585102389. New books may sell as cheap as around $20. 

Additional Supplies: 

Students in all classes will need a 3-ring binder (any size) and loose-leaf paper; 3 dividers; and pencils--NO PENS OR SPIRAL 

NOTEBOOKS ALLOWED—too messy. 

ADVANCED LATIN: CAESAR *Prerequisite: A high school level Latin class 



Book: 




INTRODUCTION TO GREEK 



Learn Greek by reading Greek! The text presents a small vocabulary list, a short story, and a brief grammar lesson in each chapter. 

We’ll use songs to help learn forms and endings, in addition to working on good Greek handwriting. 

Book: Athenaze Book I: An Introduction to Ancient Greek (Amazon.com) 

Additional Supplies: Students in all classes will need a 3-ring binder (any size) and loose-leaf paper; 3 dividers; and pencils--NO 

PENS OR SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS ALLOWED—too messy. 


AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: FROM 13 COLONIES TO 50 STATES for Ages 6-8 



THE THIRTEEN COLONIES: During the fall semester of a year long course on American history and geography, students will 

explore the early history and geography of the United States of America as they memorize and are guided by the first verses of 

“America the Beautiful.” Learning about the difficulties and blessings the colonists encountered, students will follow along in the 

daily life of an eight year old child living in the early Colonial period and continue to follow the lives of the family members as the 

colonies come to the decision of independence and move toward revolution. 

Class time will include stories and presentations by the more advanced students. Mary Joyce will offer a variety of homework options 

(homework will not be required) for the different ages and levels of advancement in reading and writing: from coloring pages to crafts 

to reading and memorization. She will have a class library where students may check out books about topics ranging from Squanto 

and the First Thanksgiving to the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and the Constitutional Conventions. 

During the spring semester, students will learn how the 13 colonies became the 50 States that we know today as the United States of 

America. 

ANCIENT HISTORY for Ages 10+ 

Teacher: Eric Steele 


Required text ($25): The Story of Civilization, you can see it here: 

https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/the-story-of-civilization-vol-1-the-ancient-world.html 

The text does not include any of the ancient civilizations of the East; Eric will provide this material through class lectures. There will 

be a semester exam and a final exam; other than reading the text, there will not be weekly written homework to be turned in, but 

parents who would like their students to do weekly homework to reinforce what they have learned in each chapter may purchase the 

Test Book for the curriculum ($15), which includes a test and answer key for each chapter, and check students’ work; or have the 

students check their own work. Tan also offers other great supplementary materials, although many of them are for younger students. 


This semester long class is the first half of a year-long course in Ancient History. It will be primarily formed for the middle school and 

early high school age range (ages 11-14/15); the Tan curriculum is a bit simplistic for the older end of the range, but Eric’s lectures 

will be well-suited to this older group. Eric loves history! And he will convey this enthusiasm to his students. 

Students will need notebook paper and pencils/pens for taking notes in class 

GOVERNMENT 



Texts (total ~$40): (we’re still working on what will be required and what’s optional) 

Declaration Statesmanship: A Course in American Government 

Book of Readings: Supplementary Readings for Declaration Statesmanship 

Government is a semester long course. The curriculum is formed around a great collection of primary documents; class time will 

consist of discussion of the assigned reading for the week and of topics of interest to the class. There will be a mid-term exam and a 

final exam. 

The curriculum is formed around a great collection of primary documents; you can have a look at it here: 

https://www.chcweb.com/catalog/DeclarationStatesmanshipACourseinAmericanGovernment/product_info.html 

or here's the amazon link to the main textbook: 

http://www.amazon.com/Declaration-Statesmanship-Course-American- 

Government/dp/1497537967?ie=UTF8&keywords=declaration%20statesmanship&qid=1463237436&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=1-1 

and to the collection of primary sources: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Readings-Supplementary-Declaration- 

Statesmanship/dp/1497538165/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HZPHHWBGPP4QBAA1J45W 

FINE ARTS 

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL ART (9:45; 10:45; 11:45; 1:15, 2:10, 3:05) 

Teacher & Payment Info (9:45, 10:45): TBA 

Teacher (11:45, 1:15, 2:10, 3:05): Sienna Evans 


Students will explore the art traditions of various cultures and the techniques of famous artists by creating their own religious art using 

a variety of media. Middle School students will be completing the projects at a more advanced level of technique. Materials and 

supplies will be provided. 

Syllabus: Elementary/Middle School Art Syllabus 

ADVANCED ART: STUDIO DRAWING & PAINTING (10:45, 11:45, 1:15, 2:10) 

Contact: Loree Lam 


Loree will inspire and draw out the artist within each student. Classes will be given basic drawing assignments to work on at home and 

in class, and during class time Loree will work individually with each student to encourage and guide skills and artistic instinct. You 

can see some of Mrs. Lam’s work in pencil here: http://hismanyfaces.com/about-the-artist/graphite-drawings/ 

ADVANCED ART: STUDIO PAINTING (3:30-5:30) 



You can see some of Mrs. Lam’s work in paint here: http://hismanyfaces.com/about-the-artist/healing-art/ 

LATIN SCHOLA (3:30-5:00) 

Instructor: Dr. Patricia Warren. 


Dr. Warren will choose performance pieces, drawing from both Chant and polyphony, to suit both the individual voices and the 

overall vocal character of the Schola. Participants will receive vocal instruction as a group, and occasionally some individual 

instruction as well. Dr. Warren has many years' experience in music and education at many levels, and it is her goal to provide an 

encouraging yet challenging environment in which she can draw out the best from each student. 


The group will have many opportunities for performance in Extraordinary Form Latin Masses, including the 1st Sundays afternoon 

Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. 

The Schola is open to students ages 12+, and adults are welcome! Class begins at 3:30; it is our hope that students enrolled in 

traditional schools and parents may also be able to take advantage of the opportunity. If your child is under 12 but you think he/she 

would do well in the Schola, please feel free to go ahead and register, and talk to Dr. Warren. She has worked with many younger 

students too. 

Dr. Warren will also offer private voice and flute lessons during the day. 

Dr. Warren holds her Bachelor’s Degree in Flute and Voice from the University of Duquesne; her Master’s Degree in Sacred Music 

and Voice, also from the University of Duquesne; and her DMA in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from the University of 

Georgia. She has many years’ experience in directing and teaching music privately, in schools, and for churches. She has also taught 

in other capacities and been principal of a school. 

PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION 

Voice: Dr. Patricia Warren 

Flute: Dr. Patricia Warren 

Piano: Mrs. Nina McElwee 

Violin: Ms. Victoria Pedroza 

Viola: Ms. Victoria Pedroza 

Cello: Ms. Victoria Pedroza 

SOCCER (11:45: ages 4-7; 1:15: ages 7-10; 2:10: ages 10-13; 3:05: ages 12+) 

Contact: Abby Steele 

Tuition: $100 per student (full semester--15 weeks) or $40 per student (5-week block) 

Students will need flat sneakers or cleats (no fashion sneakers, girls!); one soccer ball per family; and shin guards--you can find 

these online, at stores like Wal-Mart, or at sporting goods stores like Dick’s. Shin guards that fit a little small are better than too big. 

Please be sure your child has a nice big water bottle that’s full! 

Please choose the level that you think is most appropriate for your child. Ages 4-7 will meet 11:45-12:40; Ages 7-10 at 1:15-2:05; 

Ages 10-13 at 2:10-3:00; and Ages 12+ (advanced) at 3:05-4:00. 

Abby has tons of experience coaching different levels of experience and ability; please give her a call if you have any questions about 

what class would be best for your child. She has offered to allow families to commit to classes in 5-week increments, rather than the 

full 15 weeks, if that will be more convenient. If you are interested in this option, please let Abby know and she’ll give you more 

information. 

ELECTIVES 

ANCIENT HISTORY 


Required text ($25): The Story of Civilization, you can see it here: 

https://www.tanbooks.com/index.php/the-story-of-civilization-vol-1-the-ancient-world.html 

The text does not include any of the ancient civilizations of the East; Eric will provide this material through class lectures. There will 

be a semester exam and a final exam; there will not be weekly written homework to be turned in, but parents who would like their 

students to do weekly homework to reinforce what they have learned in each chapter may purchase the Test Book for the curriculum 

($15), which includes a test and answer key for each chapter, and check their students’ work; or have the students check their own 

work. Tan also offers other great supplementary materials, although many of them are for younger students. 

This semester long class is the first half of a year-long course in Ancient History. It will be primarily formed for the middle school and 

early high school age range (ages 11-14/15); the Tan curriculum is a bit simplistic for the older end of the range, but Eric’s lectures 

will be well-suited to this older group. Eric loves history! And he will convey this enthusiasm to his students. 

Students will need notebook paper and pencils/pens for taking notes in class 

GOVERNMENT 



Curriculum: Declaration Statesmanship: A Course in American Government, total cost around $35 - $40 

Other details To Be Determined 

See here: https://www.chcweb.com/catalog/DeclarationStatesmanshipACourseinAmericanGovernment/product_info.html 

or here's the amazon link to the main textbook: 

http://www.amazon.com/Declaration-Statesmanship-Course-American- 

Government/dp/1497537967?ie=UTF8&keywords=declaration%20statesmanship&qid=1463237436&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=1-1 

ADVANCED LATIN: CAESAR *Prerequisite: A high school level Latin class 



Book: 




INTRODUCTION TO GREEK 



Learn Greek by reading Greek! The text presents a small vocabulary list, a short story, and a brief grammar lesson in each chapter. 

We’ll use songs to help learn forms and endings, in addition to working on good Greek handwriting. 

Book: Athenaze Book I: An Introduction to Ancient Greek (Amazon.com) 




COMPUTER SCIENCE (1:15) 

DETAILS TO BE DETERMINED 

Contact: 


ETIQUETTE/BALLROOM DANCE (1:15, 2:10, 3:30) 

Contact: Patricia Guin 


Make sure your student is comfortable attending a friend or sibling’s wedding! Patricia will teach students the basics of Etiquette-- 

how to compose a thank-you note, how to behave at a formal dinner, and much more--along with the basic formal dances. 

For the advanced classes (2:10, 3:30) there will be less etiquette and more dancing practice. Adults welcome to the 3:30 class--take 

advantage of this priceless opportunity to practice dancing with your son/daughter! 

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL ART (9:45; 10:45; 11:45; 1:15, 2:10, 3:05) 

Contact & Payment Info (9:45, 10:45): TBA 

Contact (11:45, 1:15, 2:10, 3:05): Sienna Evans 


Students will explore the art traditions of various cultures and the techniques of famous artists by creating their own religious art using 

a variety of media. Middle School students will be completing the projects at a more advanced level of technique. Materials and 

supplies will be provided. 

Syllabus: Elementary/Middle School Art Syllabus 

ADVANCED ART: DRAWING (10:45, 11:45, 1:15, 2:10) 



Loree will inspire and draw out the artist within each student. Classes will be given basic drawing assignments to work on at home and 

in class, and during class time Loree will work individually with each student to encourage and guide skills and artistic instinct. Class 


time will be serious work time - not social time. You can see some of Loree’s work in pencil here: http://hismanyfaces.com/about-theartist/graphite-drawings/ 

ADVANCED ART: PAINTING (3:30-5:30) 



You can see some of Loree’s work in paint here: http://hismanyfaces.com/about-the-artist/healing-art/ 

SOCCER (11:45: ages 4-7; 1:15: ages 7-10; 2:10: ages 10-13; 3:05: ages 12+) 

Contact: Abby Steele 

Tuition: $100 per student (full semester--15 weeks) or $40 per student (5-week block) 

If we have enough interest, Abby will schedule games with the Homeschool Soccer League--probably 2 to 3 games per semester. 

Students will need flat sneakers or cleats (no fashion sneakers, girls!); one soccer ball per family; and shin guards--you can find 

these online, at stores like Wal-Mart, or at sporting goods stores like Dick’s. Shin guards that fit a little small are better than too big. 

Please be sure your child has a nice big water bottle that’s full! 

Please choose the level that you think is most appropriate for your child. Ages 4-7 will meet 11:45-12:40; Ages 7-10 at 1:15-2:05; 

Ages 10-13 at 2:10-3:00; and Ages 12+ (advanced) at 3:05-4:00. 

Abby has tons of experience coaching different levels of experience and ability; please give her a call if you have any questions about 

what class would be best for your child. She has offered to allow families to commit to classes in 5-week increments, rather than the 

full 15 weeks, if that will be more convenient. If you are interested in this option, please let Abby know and she’ll give you more 

information. 

LATIN SCHOLA (3:30-5:00) 

Instructor: Dr. Patricia Warren. 


Dr. Warren will choose performance pieces, drawing from both Chant and polyphony, to suit both the individual voices and the 

overall vocal character of the Schola. Participants will receive vocal instruction as a group, and occasionally some individual 

instruction as well. Dr. Warren has many years' experience in music and education at many levels, and it is her goal to provide an 

encouraging yet challenging environment in which she can draw out the best from each student. 

The group will have many opportunities for performance in Extraordinary Form Latin Masses, including the 1st Sundays afternoon 

Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. 

The Schola is open to students ages 12+, and adults are welcome! Class begins at 3:30; it is our hope that students enrolled in 

traditional schools and parents may also be able to take advantage of the opportunity. If your child is under 12 but you think he/she 

would do well in the Schola, please feel free to go ahead and register, and talk to Dr. Warren. She has worked with many younger 

students too. 

Dr. Warren will also offer private voice and flute lessons during the day. 

Dr. Warren holds her Bachelor’s Degree in Flute and Voice from the University of Duquesne; her Master’s Degree in Sacred Music 

and Voice, also from the University of Duquesne; and her DMA in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance from the University of 

Georgia. She has many years’ experience in directing and teaching music privately, in schools, and for churches. She has also taught 

in other capacities and been principal of a school. 

NUTRITION & COOKING (3:30-5:30) 

Instructor: Mrs. Terry Jackson. 


Terry has cooked for many of the priests of the Diocese of Raleigh for the last twenty years. She has also worked at Catering Works 

here in Raleigh for the last ten years. 

Students will practice preparing meal budgets and finding cost-effective healthy choices in meal preparation; each week, they will 

prepare a meal to be shared with their families or donated. 


PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION 

Voice: Dr. Patricia Warren 

Flute: Dr. Patricia Warren 

Piano: Mrs. Nina McElwee 

Violin: Ms. Victoria Pedroza 

Viola: Ms. Victoria Pedroza 

Cello: Ms. Victoria Pedroza 


HANDS ON EXPLORERS I (Ages 6-8) 

Contact: Mrs. Kierstan Pentoney 


No text, no testing 

Supplies: 

Syllabus: 

Lots of in-class activities. 

FUNDAMENTALS OF READING, WRITING, GRAMMAR, & LITERATURE (ages 6-8) 



The St. A curriculum is largely influenced by that of Mother of Divine Grace School. Students will practice reading and writing skills 

as they experience the joy that comes from engaging their minds in the beauty of language and literature. Class time will include the 

teacher reading poems and short stories aloud to students, and the class discussing the use of language and meaning. 

For homework, younger students will practice the very basics of writing using the Writing Our Catholic Faith series, and they will 

advance in reading as they follow the Spalding Method as set forth in The Writing Road to Reading. Each week, Mary Joyce will 

introduce students to new sounds and spellings, and for older students, new spelling and vocabulary lists for the week. Each student 

will bring home one level-appropriate book each week from the Spalding Leveled Readers, along with flashcards made in class to help 

in practicing the new sounds and spellings for the week. The books will be kept in a class library; each week, your child will bring 

home one book to practice reading the new phonemes for the week. When a child brings back one book, he/she will take home 

another. Advanced students may bring home more than one book at a time. 

Older or more advanced students will continue to practice their handwriting and reading skills for homework, practice basic grammar 

(workbook to be determined), and memorize poems from Laura Berquist’s The Harp and Laurel Wreath, in addition to reading other 

age-appropriate material beginning with those works recommended in The Writing Road to Reading. 

A very important aspect of the St. A curriculum is the flexibility to adapt quickly to suit students’ changing needs. Students who need 

more time at a particular level will find ample materials to suit their needs; on the other hand, students who wish to move ahead more 

quickly will find plenty of fresh material to feed their enthusiasm. Mary Joyce will keep parents informed as she observes needs arise. 

Required books: 

For all students: 

Writing Our Catholic Faith. Parents should choose the appropriate level. The books are $10 each from Universal Publishing, 

http://www.upub.net/Faith-Grade-1-Prodview.html. If we have enough students to order 10 or more copies of a level, the books are 

only $5 each, so PLEASE DON’T ORDER THIS YET--on August 4 (two weeks before classes begin) we’ll take a head count and 

perhaps order the books as a group in order to get the discount. Students can move through the levels of the series at their own pace. 

For students ages 7 and 8: 

The Harp and Laurel Wreath by Laura Berquist - $16 on Amazon.com, $20 at Mother of Divine Grace 

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: FROM 13 COLONIES TO 50 STATES for Ages 6-8 



THE THIRTEEN COLONIES: During the fall semester of a year long course on American history and geography, students will 

explore the early history and geography of the United States of America as they memorize and are guided by the first verses of 

“America the Beautiful.” Learning about the difficulties and blessings the colonists encountered, students will follow along in the 

daily life of an eight year old child living in the early Colonial period and continue to follow the lives of the family members as the 

colonies come to the decision of independence and move toward revolution. 


Class time will include stories and presentations by the more advanced students. Mary Joyce will offer a variety of homework options 

(homework will not be required) for the different ages and levels of advancement in reading and writing: from coloring pages to crafts 

to reading and memorization. She will have a class library where students may check out books about topics ranging from Squanto 

and the First Thanksgiving to the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and the Constitutional Conventions. 

During the spring semester, students will learn how the 13 colonies became the 50 States that we know today as the United States of 

America. 


FIVE IN A ROW (9:45) 

DETAILS TBA 

LITTLE SAINTS (10:45) 

Contact: Mrs. Ann Keenan Moyer 

MUSIC, DANCE, AND PLAY (11:45) 

Contact: Mrs. JoAnna Parente 

COURSE LIST: 

SCIENCE 




FINE ARTS 

SOCCER 

ELECTIVES

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