St. A Spring 2017 Program Information

ST. AUGUSTINE 

HOMESCHOOL ENRICHMENT 

RALEIGH

MARY DRAPER, COORDINATOR 

STAUGUSTINEHOMESCHOOLRALEIGH@GMAIL.COM 

SCIENCE 

ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 

HISTORY / SOCIAL STUDIES 

FINE ARTS 

AND MORE! 

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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 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 January 12 

through May 4, 2017 (off Mar. 2 & Apr. 20). 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 I hope, 

technical difficulties...). 

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 Spring 2017 Schedule and Calendar 

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

8 & 9-10), 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; High School: Biology, Chemistry) 

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

Foreign Language: choose Spanish or Latin. 

Electives for Spring 2016: Art (Mixed Media; Studio Drawing; Studio Painting); History; Government; Latin: Caesar & Prose 

Composition; Debate; Soccer; and Latin Schola. 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. A Spring 2017 Registration. Please wait to send payment for classes until you receive an 

email confirming your registration. Here is a list of fees that may help with planning: St. A Fees & Tuition Spring 2017. 

$25 annual per family ARCH registration fee, paid at ARCH Registration. 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. 

$25 per semester per family St. Augustine 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. For now, please make checks payable to Mary Draper. 

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

Draper. 

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. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at staugustinehomeschoolraleigh@gmail.com. 


St. Augustine Homeschool Enrichment: 2016-2017 Courses 

Contact: staugustinehomeschoolraleigh@gmail.com 

Register here: St. A Spring 2017 Registration 

About St. A: St. A General Information 

St. A Spring 2017 Program: St. A Spring 2017 Schedule & Calendar 

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

classes. Please contact Mary Draper (staugustinehomeschoolraleigh@gmail.com) or the teachers anytime if you 

have questions. Some details are still to be announced. 

All families participating in St. A classes or individual music lessons must be registered with St. A and with 

ARCH. For other details about the St. A program--registration information, policies regarding drop-off and 

lunch supervision, etc., please see our General Information page through the link above. To join ARCH, go 

here: Association of Roman Catholic Homeschoolers (ARCH) 

Please register here: St. A Spring 2017 Registration. Once you register, wait for an email confirming your 

registration; this email will include payment information. 

Here is a summary of the fees for the program and classes: St. A Fees & Tuition Spring 2017 

Please note that the registration fee of $25 will increase to $35 after Dec. 15. Be sure to register early! 

Click on the subject you’re interested in to skip to that subject; or you can scroll through the pages. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS: 

GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION............................................ p. 3 

SCIENCE................................................................................................... p. 5 

WRITING/LANGUAGE ARTS.............................................................. p. 6 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE.......................................................................... p. 7 

HISTORY/GOVERNMENT................................................................... p. 8 

FINE ARTS............................................................................................... p. 9 

SOCCER.................................................................................................... p.11 

ELECTIVES.............................................................................................. p.11 

ACADEMIC CLASSES FOR AGES 6-8................................................ p.14 

ACTIVITIES FOR AGES 3-5................................................................. p.15 

CLUBS & OTHER ACTIVITIES........................................................... p.16 

SCHEDULE & CALENDAR.................................................................. P.17 


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 

Instructor: 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 

Syllabus: Biology Syllabus *Please note: Semester will begin Jan. 12 rather than Jan. 5 

Labs included 

*Students will need internet access for testing 

CHEMISTRY 

Instructor: Jennifer D’Andrea 


Text: Exploring Creation with Chemistry 2nd edition 

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

Syllabus: Chemistry Syllabus *Please note: Semester will begin Jan. 12 rather than Jan. 5 

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


MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL (10:45) 

GENERAL SCIENCE 

Instructor: Diana Bloemeke 


Text: Exploring Creation with General Science 

Supplies: hardback composition book, 2 sharp pencils 

Syllabus: General Science Syllabus *Please note: Semester will begin Jan. 12 rather than Jan. 5 

Labs included 


CHEM FOR KIDS 

Instructor: 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 


ELEMENTARY LEVEL (9:45) 

YOUNG EXPLORERS (Ages 6-8) 

Instructor: Kierstan Pentoney 


Supplies: hardback composition book, pencils 

No text, no testing 

Class will include lots of activities. 

HANDS ON EXPLORERS (Ages 9-10) 

Contact: Margaret Goodson 


Supplies: hardback composition book, pencils 

Text: Workbook? TBA 


WRITING/LANGUAGE ARTS 

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

Instructor: 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 

Required Books: See the book lists here: Literature Based Writing Book Lists 2016-2017 

*High School students will need all the books on the list; Elementary and Middle students can choose their books. 

ELEMENTARY LEVEL (10:45): 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 (11:45): 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 (9:45): 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 

*YOU CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT THE IEW METHOD HERE: http://iew.com/intro-iew 

ELEMENTARY LEVEL (ages 9-10): 10:45 

Instructor: Margaret Goodson 



MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL: 11:45 

Instructor: Margaret Goodson 


FUNDAMENTALS OF READING, WRITING, GRAMMAR, & LITERATURE (ages 6-8): 10:45 

Instructor: Mary Joyce Cable 


Required book: 

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. Students can move through the levels of the series at their own pace--you can 

order the next level when you feel your student is ready. We have some copies available at a discount ($6) while supplies last. 

For older students (ages 8+ or so), you may want to consider purchasing The Harp and Laurel Wreath by Laura Berquist - $16 on 

Amazon.com, $20 at Mother of Divine Grace. This extensive collection of poetry, arranged in order to suit students’ advancement in 

poetry appreciation, is a great resource for homeschooling students of all ages. Many of the poems Mary Joyce offers as options for 

students to memorize can be found in this book. 

Other materials: 

2-inch plain white binder (the kind with a clear sleeve on top) and a stack of index cards for making flash cards 

Pencils 

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. 

FOREIGN LANGUAGE 

SPANISH (Middle School: 9:45; High School: 10:45) 

Contact: Luisana Bethencourt 


Required Text: for Middle & High School: Realidades I text and workbook 

Elementary level: No text (curriculum provided by Luisana) 

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 (Elementary Level: 11:45; Middle School: 9:45; High School: 10:45) 

Contact: Mary Draper 


Required Book (all levels): 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. 

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: 

3-ring binder (any size—they can use the same binder as for other classes) and loose-leaf paper; 3 dividers; and pencils--NO PENS 

OR SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS ALLOWED—too messy. 

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 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. 

ADVANCED LATIN: CAESAR? (1:15) *Prerequisite: A high school level Latin class 

Contact: Mary Draper 


Book: TBA 


3-ring binder (any size—can be shared with other subjects) and loose-leaf paper; 3 dividers; and pencils--NO PENS OR SPIRAL 

NOTEBOOKS ALLOWED—too messy. 

HISTORY/GOVERNMENT 

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: FROM 13 COLONIES TO 50 STATES for Ages 6-8 (11:45) 



No text or materials required. 

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. 

We may even get a visit from a Revolutionary or Civil War soldier! 

Class time will include lots of 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+ (2:10) 

Instructor: 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 

(spring semester) ECONOMICS for Ages 12+ (1:15) 



Text: To Be Announced 

(fall semester) GOVERNMENT for Ages 12+ (1:15) 



Text: 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 (10:45?; 11:45; 1:15, 2:10, 3:05?) 

Contact: TBA 


Students will create works of religious art using a variety of media. Middle School students will complete the projects at a more 

advanced level of technique. Materials and supplies will be provided. 

Syllabus: Elementary/Middle School Art Syllabus 

STUDIO DRAWING (10:45, 11:45, 1:15, 2:10, 3:05?) 

Instructor: 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. She’ll 


have an easel for each student, and they will work from pictures, still life, and even live models. You can see some of Mrs. Lam’s 

work in pencil here: http://hismanyfaces.com/about-the-artist/graphite-drawings/ and some of her work in paint here: 

http://hismanyfaces.com/about-the-artist/healing-art/ 

You have the option also of signing up for two periods in a row at a discount, if your student would like more time to work. One 

period is $135, two periods is $200. 

LATIN SCHOLA (3:15-4:30) 

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 3:15; 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. 

STRINGS CLASSES 

Instructor: Victoria Pedroza 

Tuition: $150 

St. Cecilia Strings (grades 1-4) will be a beginning-intermediate level string orchestra made up of violins, violas, and cellos. Students 

will learn the basics of their instrument, preparatory note reading skills, as well as ensemble playing in a fun and encouraging 

atmosphere! No prior musical experience or ability necessary. 

Required materials: correctly sized string instrument of student’s choice 

St. Francis Solano Strings (grades 5 +) will be a beginning-intermediate and advanced level string orchestra made up of violins, violas, 

and cellos. Students will learn and review the basics of their instrument, note reading, as well as ensemble performance in a positive, 

encouraging atmosphere. No prior musical experience or ability necessary. 

Advanced section: by audition only, experienced-advanced string players are invited to join the class as teacher-helpers, providing 

peers with good examples in musicianship & character. Advanced students will be given more difficult music as well as additional 

performance opportunities. Tuition for Advanced section: $100, by audition only 


Private Strings Lessons at St. Augustine: 

There will be limited availability for private lessons during the day, please contact Mary if this is something you are interested in. 

Questions on how to find the correct size instrument or where to rent or buy from? 

Would like to audition for the advanced group? 

Please contact me for more information! 

Victoria Pedroza holds a BM in violin performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music. She began playing violin at the age of 4 and 

looks forward now to sharing the passion and love of music passed on to her with her own students, helping them to develop their own 

musical voice with which to praise God. Ms. Pedroza has taught violin and viola for 10 years and currently teaches music and strings 

at Our Lady of Perpetual Help school, as well as strings at St. Raphael and Our Lady of Lourdes schools. 


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 

ETIQUETTE/BALLROOM DANCE *Etiquette & Ballroom Dance is postponed until Fall 2017 

We apologize for the change! We will use the 1:15 time slot for our Logic & Debate program for Spring 2017. Etiquette & Ballroom 

Dance will resume in Fall 2017. 

Instructor: 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. 

SOCCER 

Instructor: Abby Steele 

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

1:15: ages 4 to 8 or 9 

2:10: ages 9 or 10 to 13 

*If we have enough interest, we’ll add another class; then the age breakdown would be: Ages 4-7; Ages 8-11; Ages 12+ 

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! 

Choose the level that you think is most appropriate for your child. 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 for Ages 10+ (2:10) 



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 

(spring semester) ECONOMICS for Ages 12+ (1:15) 



Text: To Be Announced 


(fall semester) GOVERNMENT for Ages 12+ (1:15) 



Text: 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 

LOGIC & DEBATE for Ages 10+ (1:15) 

Contact: Susan Amalong 

Text: still to be determined, probably The Art of Argument 

Logic & Debate will consist of formal training in logical thinking, instruction in debate techniques and strategies, and debate practice. 

The first part of each class will consist of a brief presentation and discussion of various aspects of logic; students will use this training 

in logic to develop strong arguments for use in their presentations/competitions. The second part of class will involve instruction in 

various techniques of debate, corresponding mostly to the techniques used by the debate leagues that students will be involved with in 

their competitive debate, and in practice of their techniques and strategies through presentations and mock debates. 

Active debating is optional--students will have opportunities to observe and to participate in a variety of debate 

Fees are still to be determined--they will depend on the costs of membership in the various organizations we will need to be involved 

with in order for our students to take full advantage of the opportunities in our area. 

ADVANCED LATIN: CAESAR? (1:15) *Prerequisite: A high school level Latin class 

Instructor: Mary Draper 


Book: TBA 


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. 

MATH ENRICHMENT 

Contact: Jennifer D’Andrea & Margaret Goodson 

If we have enough interest, teachers will meet with groups of students to play games and learn new strategies for success in math. 

Please let us know if you’re interested, and we’ll post new details about the program as the teachers tailor it to the ages of the students 

who are interested. 

ETIQUETTE/BALLROOM DANCE *Etiquette & Ballroom Dance is postponed until Fall 2017 

We apologize for the change! We will use the 1:15 time slot for our Logic & Debate program for Spring 2017. Etiquette & Ballroom 

Dance will resume in Fall 2017. 

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. 


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

Contact: 


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 

STUDIO DRAWING (10:45, 11:45, 1:15, 2:10) 

Instructor: 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. She’ll 

have an easel for each student, and they will work from pictures, still life, and even live models. You can see some of Mrs. Lam’s 

work in pencil here: http://hismanyfaces.com/about-the-artist/graphite-drawings/ and some of her work in paint here: 

http://hismanyfaces.com/about-the-artist/healing-art/ 

You have the option also of signing up for two periods in a row at a discount, if your student would like more time to work. One 

period is $135, two periods is $200. 

SOCCER (1:15, 2:10) 

Contact: Abby Steele 

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

1:15: ages 4 to 8 or 9 

2:10: ages 9 or 10 to 13 

*If we have enough interest, we’ll add another class; then the age breakdown would be: Ages 4-7; Ages 8-11; Ages 12+ 

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! 

Choose the level that you think is most appropriate for your child. 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 (3:15-4:30) 

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 3:15; 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. 


STRINGS CLASSES 

Instructor: Victoria Pedroza 

Tuition: $150 

St. Cecilia Strings (grades 1-4) will be a beginning-intermediate level string orchestra made up of violins, violas, and cellos. Students 

will learn the basics of their instrument, preparatory note reading skills, as well as ensemble playing in a fun and encouraging 

atmosphere! No prior musical experience or ability necessary. 


St. Francis Solano Strings (grades 5 +) will be a beginning-intermediate and advanced level string orchestra made up of violins, violas, 

and cellos. Students will learn and review the basics of their instrument, note reading, as well as ensemble performance in a positive, 

encouraging atmosphere. No prior musical experience or ability necessary. 

Advanced section: by audition only, experienced-advanced string players are invited to join the class as teacher-helpers, providing 

peers with good examples in musicianship & character. Advanced students will be given more difficult music as well as additional 

performance opportunities. Tuition for Advanced section: $100, by audition only 


Private Strings Lessons at St. Augustine: 

There will be limited availability for private lessons during the day, please contact Mary if this is something you are interested in. 

Questions on how to find the correct size instrument or where to rent or buy from? 

Would like to audition for the advanced group? 

Please contact me for more information! 

Victoria Pedroza holds a BM in violin performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music. She began playing violin at the age of 4 and 

looks forward now to sharing the passion and love of music passed on to her with her own students, helping them to develop their own 

musical voice with which to praise God. Ms. Pedroza has taught violin and viola for 10 years and currently teaches music and strings 

at Our Lady of Perpetual Help school, as well as strings at St. Raphael and Our Lady of Lourdes schools. 

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 

ACADEMIC CLASSES FOR AGES 6-8 

Also see “Electives” for offerings for Ages 6-8 

YOUNG EXPLORERS (Ages 6-8): 9:45 

Instructor: Kierstan Pentoney, 


No text, no testing 


FUNDAMENTALS (ages 6-8): 10:45 

OF READING, WRITING, GRAMMAR, & LITERATURE 



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. Students can move through the levels of the series at their own pace--you can 

order the next level when you feel your student is ready. 

For students ages 7 and 8: 

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


Other materials: 

2-inch plain white binder (the kind with a clear sleeve on top) and a stack of index cards for making flash cards 

Pencils 

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. 

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL: FROM 13 COLONIES TO 50 STATES for Ages 6-8 (11:45) 

Instructor: Mrs. Mary Joyce Cable 


No text or materials required. 

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. 

We may even get a visit from a Revolutionary War soldier! 

Class time will include lots of 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. 

ACTIVITIES FOR AGES 3-5 

Also see “Electives” for offerings for Ages 3-5 

STORY TIME? (9:45) 

Contact: TBA 

Tuition: $50 per family 

All supplies will be provided. 

Please let us know if you are interested in leading this class—it could be whatever you want it to be. In the fall, Karenann used Five In 

A Row, a literature-based curriculum. Each week the class read a classic children's book and complete a variety of activities related to 

the story. She covered topics such as literature, art, memory, vocabulary, science, social studies and math. For more information 

about the Five In A Row program, please see http://fiveinarow.com/ For this age group, it may be best to use the Before Five In A 

Row curriculum. 


LITTLE SAINTS: THE GOSPEL MESSAGE THROUGH CRAFTS & PLAY (10:45) 

Instructors: Mrs. Ann Keenan, Mrs. JoAnna Parente 

Contact: Mrs. Ann Keenan 


Through crafts and play, Ann and JoAnna will help children learn the Gospel message and make it real in their own lives. 

MUSIC, DANCE, AND PLAY? (11:45) 

Contact: TBA 


If you would like to lead an activity based class for the little ones, please let us know! They are usually ready for play time by 11:45. 

CLUBS & OTHER ACTIVITIES 

St. A has accommodations for the following activities, but whether they happen in any particular semester will depend on interest. For 

Science Olympiad and Chess, we need coaches--please consider whether you might be interested in leading! This would be a great 

opportunity for service hours for older students, or a great entry for a college application or resume. Fees for the group will be 

adjusted according to the group’s activities. 

Crochet (1:45-3:00) 

Contact: Dr. Patricia Warren 

Come for however long you are able; it’s OK to arrive late. Moms, come with your kids! 

Patricia will share crochet tips with enthusiasts. Moms plus children 9 and up are welcome. You will learn how to do all the basic 

stitches and create a number of projects including a scarf, a water-bottle coaster and holder, a set of mitts/handwarmers/mittens, a soft 

ball toy and other things of your choice. Tuition will be $5 for the first person in a family per week, $3 for each additional up to $11 

per family. 

Supplies: 1 skein of Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn in white or a light color and 2 Clover Soft-Touch crochet hooks in size G,H,I, or 

J (at Hobby Lobby, Michael's, A. C. Moore, and JoAnn Fabrics; if you open the packages by only undoing the staples and keep the 

receipt, you can return a hook that turns out to not be the size that works for you). We like to patronize Hobby Lobby as much as 

possible! 

Science Olympiad: St. A provides materials for students to work together on Science Olympiad style projects (in the past, our 

students have worked on the Elastic Launched Glider and Bridge Building projects). Time will depend on the schedule needs of those 

interested. 

We would love to have a coach for our group! Please let Mary know if you’re interested (staugustinehomeschoolraleigh@gmail.com). 

Chess Club: St. A provides chess boards for students wishing to play. Time will depend on scheduling needs of those interested. We 

would love to have a coach who could give our students some guidance! Please let Mary know if you’re interested in coaching 

(staugustinehomeschoolraleigh@gmail.com). 

Irish Ceili Dancing 

Contact: Mary Draper, staugustinehomeschoolraleigh@gmail.com 

No fees 

Beginning at 3:00, anyone wishing to participate is welcome to come dance with us. We will teach and call group dances suited to the 

number of dancers that turn out on any particular day--from two hand reels up to large group dances. If you play traditional Irish 

music or bluegrass and would like a place to practice, we would love to have you come play with us anytime! 


Pre-K 

3-5 

9:45 Stories 

& 

Play? 

RM7 

10:45 Little 

Saints 

the Gospel 

Through 

Crafts 

RM7 

11:45 

Elem. 

6-8 

Science 

Young 

Explorers 

RM5 

Fundamentals 

Of Reading, Writing, 

Grammar, 

& Literature 

RM10 

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St. A Course Information: St. A Spring 2017 Course Information; St. A Fees & Tuition Spring 2017 

St. A Program Information: St. Augustine: General Information 

St. Augustine Homeschool Enrichment: Spring 2017 Schedule and Calendar 

THURSDAY CLASS SCHEDULE 

CORE CLASSES ELECTIVES . 

Elem. Middle S. High Ages Ages MATH Soccer Ages 

9-10 11-13 Sch. 6-12 10+ 

10+ 

Science 

Hands On 

Explorers 

RM4 

Writing 

Literature 

Based 

RM15 

IEW RM4 

Foreign 

Language Spanish 

RM14 

Latin RM9 

Science 

Chem for Kids RM5 

General Sci 

RM6 

14-18 

Writing 

Literature 

Based 

RM15 

Foreign 

Language 

Spanish 

RM14 

Latin RM9 

Intro to Art 

Mixed 

Media 

Advanced 

Art 

Studio 

Drawing 

RM2 

America the Foreign Writing Literature Science Intro to Art Advanced 

Play? Beautiful Language Based Biology RM6 Mixed Art 

Am.. Hist. & Geo. 

RM7 

Spanish RM15 IEW Chemistry Media Studio 

RM10 RM14 

Writing w/labs RM3 RM5 Drawing 

Latin RM9 

RM4 

RM2 

(12:45-1:15 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH MATH 

LUNCH) 

ENRICH. 

1:15-2:05 Govern ment & Intro to Art Adv. Art MATH 

Econo mics Mixed Studio ENRICH. 

Ages 12+ Media Drawing ? 

RM 4 

RM5 RM2 

2:10-3:00 Ancient History 

Ages 10+ 

RM 4 

Intro to Art 

Mixed 

Media 

RM5 

3:00-3:50 Intro to Art 

3:30-5:30 

Mixed 

Media 

RM5 

Latin 

Schola 

Ages 10+ 

CHURCH 

Adv. Art 


Drawing 

RM2 


Drawing 

Adults 

Welcome 

staugustinehomeschoolraleigh@gmail.com 

Soccer? 

(Ages 

4-7) 

Ages 

10+ 

Private FOR 

Music MOMS* 

Instruction 

Voice 

Piano 

Violin/Cello 

Guitar/Flute 

WALKING/ 

RUNNING 

GROUPS 

? 

Voice WALKING/ 

Piano RUNNING 

Violin/Cello GROUPS; 

WALKING 

Guitar/Flute 

ROSARY? 

Voice 

Piano 

Violin/Cello 

Guitar/Flute 

PRAYER 

GROUP? 

LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH Music LUNCH 

Soccer 

Ages 

4-9 

SOC.FLD 

Soccer 

Ages 10+ 

SOC.FLD 

Logic 

& 

Debate 

RM9 

Adv.Latin 

Caesar? 

*PR:HS 

LAT 

RM10 

Informal: 

Irish Ceili 

Dancing 

(no fees) 

Informal: 

Irish Ceili 

Dancing 

(no fees) 

Strings 

Ensemble 

Crochet 

Club 

(1:45-3:00) 

sunroom 

Voice 

Violin/Cello 

Guitar/Flute 

Science Voice 

Olympiad/ Violin/Cello 

Chess* Guitar/Flute 

? 

Science Voice 

Olympiad/ Violin/Cello 

Chess* Guitar/Flute 

? 

*Debate Club will likely meet outside of St. A hours for this semester; students will travel with coaches to workshops and classes around the Raleigh area 

*FOR MOMS: In the past, moms have organized recreational/prayer groups that meet at St. A; please feel free to organize something! We’ll help spread the word. 

SPRING CALENDAR: *PR = Prerequisite Classes for an additional day? (Tues. 9-12?) 

Jan.: 12, 19, 26 

HS: Science Tutorial, Lab; Math Tutor?; Spanish 

Feb.: 2, 9, 16, 23? (or Winter Break--decision depending on possible lecture engagement) 

Conversation; Advanced Art: Studio Drawing, Painting? 

Mar.: (off Mar. 2 for Winter Break?) 9, 16, 23, 30 

MS: Science Tutorial, Lab; Math Tutor?; Spanish 

Apr.: 6, 13, (off Apr. 20 for Easter Week), 27 

Conversation; Advanced Art: Studio Drawing, Painting? 

May: 4 

If you’re interested in additional class sessions on Tuesdays, please let 

Important dates: Ash Wednesday 2/28/17; Winter Break 3/2/17; Easter 4/16/17 Mary know (staugustinehomeschoolraleigh@gmail.com)

St. A Spring 2017 Program Information

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