2023-2024 Classes listed below! (Classes will change for FALL 2024.)
Alphabetical by class name. (Class descriptions are below chart.)
Please note any REQUIRED books and materials and any ADDITIONAL fees. (See chart below.)
ALL 5th-8th students are responsible for completing ALL assignments (both in class AND at home).
ALL 5th-8th students MUST bring notebook paper, pencil, pen, and planner EVERYDAY.
All 5th-8th students will attend Assembly each day.
| CLASS | TEACHER | HOMEWORK | BOOKS | SUPPLIES | FEES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Jonee | no | none | none | $30 due in January |
| Exploring Science | Beau | yes | none | yes | none |
| Missionary Studies | Britt | yes | yes | yes | none |
| Music | Janna | yes | none | yes | none |
| P.E. (Physical Education) | Natalie | no | none | yes | none |
| Photography | Natalie | yes | none | yes | none |
| Science (5th/6th) | Kim | yes | none | yes | none |
| Science (7th/8th) | Natalie | yes | yes | yes | none |
| Story of the World 3 (5th/6th) | Kim | yes | yes | yes | none |
| U.S. History (7th/8th) | Kim | yes | none | yes | none |
| Writing (5th/6th) | Britt | yes | yes | yes | none |
| Writing (7th/8th) | Britt | yes | yes | yes | none |
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS (Alphabetical by class name)
ART– This class will guide students in the development of their artistic talents. This is done by first teaching students how to acquire the visual perception of an artist. The individual style of each student grows as they explore a variety of medias, artistic styles, and techniques. Students will gain the confidence needed to express individual creativity. Class offered to 5th-8th graders.
Supply Fee Due in January: $30
Supplies Needed: none
Books Needed: none
EXPLORING SCIENCE– This class will dive deeper into different fields of science. It will cover topics such as: Paleontology, Astronomy, Meteorology, Marine Sciences, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Quantum Physics, and more. The goal of this class is to expose students to different sciences and hopefully spark a lifelong joy of learning. Class offered to 5th-8th graders.
Supplies Needed: Composition Book OR Spiral Notebook
Books Needed: none
MISSIONARY STUDIES– This class will study about the lives of missionaries and learn how to reach out to our own community through occasional voluntary community projects. Optional service projects will be planned outside of COMPASS hours. ***NEW MISSIONARIES each year*** Class offered to 5th-8th graders.
Supplies Needed: Composition Book OR Spiral Notebook
Books Needed: REQUIRED Bible, Books MUST be purchased by parents and brought to EVERY class! Books may be purchased throughout the semester as needed. Siblings can share books. Books will include the following:
- Hudson Taylor: Deep in the Heart of China by Janet & Geoff Benge (Needed FIRST)
- Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems by Janet & George Benge
- Adoniram Judson: Bound for Burma by Janet & George Benge
- Lottie Moon: Giving Her All For China by Janet & George Benge
MUSIC– In this class, students will explore musical concepts in a group setting. Music students will have the opportunity to perform during the school year. Class offered to 5th-8th graders.
Supplies Needed:
- Binder (1in.)
- 10 Clear Sheet Protectors
Books Needed: none
P.E. (Physical Education)– This class will focus on physical fitness while doing gross motor activities and group games. Class offered to 5th-8th graders.
Supplies Needed:
- solid athletic shoes
- reusable water bottle (with name on it)
- dress appropriately for the weather
Books Needed: none
PHOTOGRAPHY– This class is an introduction to camera operation and image production, composition, correct exposure, and proper lighting. Students will learn, play, and experiment with composition techniques to express their amazing ideas! They will learn how to make the most of their DSLR camera (Digital Single Lens Reflex) or smartphone while working with different themes such as portraits, landscapes, wildlife, and real estate. Class offered to 5th-8th graders.
Supplies Needed:
- Camera (MUST have the capability to capture an image and show what was captured immediately. Manual mode would be good, but not required. A Smartphone would work too.)
- Composition Book OR Spiral Notebook
- Binder (1in.)
- Dividers with tabs
Books Needed: none
SCIENCE– 5th & 6th Grade– This class will introduce students to earthquakes, volcanoes, weathering, natural resources, cells, classification system, reproduction, genetics, atoms, molecules, motion, machines, and the nervous & immune systems. This class will include fun and exciting experiments and science projects. ALL 5th & 6th graders will take Science each day.
Supplies Needed:
- Pocket Folder
- Composition Book OR Spiral Notebook
Books Needed: none
SCIENCE– 7th & 8th Grade– In this class the basics of science are covered, including classification of species, cell structure, relationships among organisms, genetics, microbiology, botany, zoology, and ecology, as well as more complicated topics such as evolution and creation, reproduction, and man’s relationship to the environment. This class will include experiments and science projects. ALL 7th & 8th graders will take Science each day.
Supplies Needed:
- Composition Book
- Binder (1in.)
- Dividers with tabs
- 30 Clear Sheet Protectors
Books Needed: REQUIRED- BJU Life Science 7 (4th Edition) TEXTBOOK and ACTIVITY LAB MANUAL (Siblings can share TEXTBOOK, but NOT activity lab manual. Purchase only one textbook per family. Purchase each child an activity lab manual. We recommend buying the used 4th Edition.)
STORY OF THE WORLD VOLUME 3– 5th & 6th Grade– This class will study Early Modern Times: From Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners. ALL 5th & 6th graders will take Story of the World History each day.
Supplies Needed:
- Pocket Folder
- Composition Book OR Spiral Notebook
Books Needed: REQUIRED- Story of the World Volume 3 TEXTBOOK (Siblings can share. Purchase only one textbook per family.)
U.S. HISTORY– 7th & 8th Grade– This class will have a basic overview of U.S. History. ALL 7th & 8th graders take U.S. History each day.
Supplies Needed:
- Pocket Folder
- Composition Book OR Spiral Notebook
Books Needed: none
WRITING– 5th & 6th Grade– In this class, the students will use IEW Wonders of Science to write about science-themed topics such as insects, inventions, and famous scientists while they learn to write with Structure and Style. ALL 5th & 6th graders take Writing each day.
Supplies Needed:
- Binder (large enough to hold sheet protectors)
- 30 Clear Sheet Protectors
Books Needed: REQUIRED IEW Wonders of Science Student Book
WRITING- 7th & 8th Grade– This class uses IEW Following Narnia Volume 1 to experience the enchanted land of Narnia while learning to write with structure and style. ALL 7th & 8th graders take Writing each day.
Supplies Needed:
- Binder (large enough to hold sheet protectors)
- 30 Clear Sheet Protectors
Books Needed: REQUIRED IEW Following Narnia Volume 1: The Lion’s Song Student Book (3rd Edition)