Advanced Math -- Benoist
11th-12th grade
Advanced Mathematics an Incremental Development
isbn # 1-56577-039-0 -- Second Edition
Advanced Math is the final Secondary course in the Saxon Math series. After completion of this course the student should be well prepared to take Calculus. Algebra 3, Trigonometry and Geometry are covered in this final class. The course continues with the same concepts learnt in Algebra 1 and 2 and furthers them by looking in more detail with regard to logarithms, trigonometric functions and identities, cramer’s rule for solving equations, Matrix Algebra, the study of ellipses and hyperbolas and a host of other math related concepts.
FEE: none -- There is a one time copy fee of $ 6.00 to cover the cost of test and quizzes.
Algebra I -- Benoist
9th-12th grade
Saxon Algebra 1 an Incremental Development - isbn # 1-56577-134-6 -- Third edition
Algebra 1 is the beginning course in Secondary mathematics. The Saxon math series consist of three courses. Algebra 1, Algebra 2 and Advanced Mathematics. These three courses incorporate the equivalent of one full year of plane geometry interwoven inside of them. The Algebra 1 course will teach all the basics of volume, area, polygons, numbers and their sets, exponents and their rules, Algebra and its rules, slope line intercepts, word problems incorporating algebra techniques such as substitution and elimination and many other math related concepts. .
FEE: none -- There is a one time copy fee of $ 6.00 to cover the cost of test and quizzes
Algebra II -- Martel
9th-12th grade
Saxon Algebra II
Continuation of algebraic concepts of equations, inequalities, functions, and basic operations with real numbers. Parents are expected to check all homework and administer all tests.
FEE: $8/family for 1st child/class -- $5 each additional child/class -- 4 or more classes/family, $5 /class
American Literature -- Mathiesen
9th to 12th grade
Designed for 11th to 12th graders, but open to motivated 9th and 10th grade students as well. Course will require significant amounts of reading as follows:
The House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne (September)
Daisy Miller by Henry James (October)
So Big by Edna Ferber (November)
Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather (Jan.)
Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington (Feb.)
The Virginian by Owen Wister (March)
Our Town by Thornton Wilder (April)
An American novel of student’s choosing (May)
Anthology: American Literature (Seton Press). Note: we will NOT be using the Seton syllabus
Additional Short Stories: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce, Neighbor Rosicky by Willa Cather, To Build a Fire by Jack London
This class is limited to 12 students, as there will be considerable essay writing assigned. Emphasis will be placed on class participation and discussions. NOTE: Please be certain you can continue with this course through the whole year. No audits, please. Serious literature students, only. Questions: contact teacher at candgmathiesen@sbcglobal.net
FEE: $15 one-time copy fee
American History -- Bardot
9th-12th grade
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the historical narrative of America. Beginning in the colonial period of America, emphasis will be placed upon understanding the European context of 1500 and 1600’s which led to colonization. Focus will be placed upon understanding the Constitution and American government. The historical narrative will then seek to discuss the major movements and events that directed the course of America’s continued development. The main source of material will be in lecture form, which will also help to develop note-taking style and proficiency. Outside readings will be encouraged but not text specific, and will contribute to the students understanding of the period.
Supplemental information will not be specifically tested on the term tests..
Texts: supplemental reading will be suggested; any narrative source work on American history can be used as an aid to supplement the lecture. Furthermore, a copy of the US. Constitution will be needed because of the courses emphasis upon knowing the Constitution.
FEE: $8/family for 1st child/class -- $5 each additional child/class -- 4 or more classes/family, $5 /class
Ancient History -- Bardot
9th-12th grade
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the historical narrative of the ancient world. The scope of this course will cover prehistoric times until the end of the late antique period, roughly the years 9000 B.C. until 478 A.D. (although the first 6000 years of the course will be covered in an introductory lecture.) The narrative will focus upon primarily three geographical regions: Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Mediterranean, with brief connection with other regions of historical significance. The focus of the course will be to develop the historical narrative in relation to its effect upon western civilization.
FEE: $8/family for 1st child/class -- $5 each additional child/class -- 4 or more classes/family, $5 /class
Art -- Savage
7th-12th grade
Registered students will be surveyed to determine topics of interest to be covered this fall. Additional units of study could include portraiture, 3D perspective, calligraphy, watercolor painting, pen and ink.
Suppliesincluded.
FEE: $7 per class --payable directly to the teacher
Biology -- Robidoux
9th-12th grade
Exploring Creation With Biology by Dr. Jay Wile from Apologia ministries.
Students need to have a copy of the First Edition of this book. The current edition is the second edition so beware. Sacred Heart Books carries these books at a reasonable price. Please let me know if you find an even better source for these books. If you have any questions please call at 636-447-1072 or email Carmen@stlouiscatholichomeschool.com
To the first class each student needs to bring two folders. These folders should contain pockets and prongs.
FEE: $15/moth + one -time lab fee of $14
Biology, Advanced -- Human Anatomy -- Robidoux
9th-12th grade
The Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made By Dr. Jay Wile and Marilyn Shannon. To take this course you must have completed a course in high school biology.
(The Anatomy Coloring Book) -- optionall
Sacred Heart Books carries these books at a reasonable price. Please let me know if you find an even better source for these books. If you have any questions please call at 636-447-1072 or email Carmen@stlouiscatholichomeschool.com
To the first class each student needs to bring two folders. These folders should contain pockets and prongs.
FEE: $15/moth + one -time lab fee of $24
Chemistry -- Robidoux
9th-12th grade
We will be following the course plan of Exploring Creation with Chemistry by Dr. Jay A. Wile. Students need to have a copy of the First Edition of this book. The current edition is the second edition so beware.
Prerequisite for this course is completion of Algebra 1
This book may be found by contacting someone who used it in previous years, or online using used book resources. Please contact me if you cannot find one. Carmen@stlouiscatholichomeschool.com:
FEE: $15/month
Choir - Junior -- Brende
K-8th grade
Will focus on mastering and memorizing a wide gamut of folk, rounds, chant, and hymns, with hopes to provide a "ready-to-sing" repertoire of music for sundry occasions (the natural alternative to "canned" music). Some attention to learning notes, intervals, sight singing, and perhaps "collaborative composition" of a song. Intended to complement, but not necessarily replace, a more rigorous knowledge of music theory as can be had, say, in a systematic piano lesson course book.
FEE: $20/month/family no matter how long the month
Choir - Senior -- Brende
9th-12th grade
Will try to master a few (2-3) pieces of high-quality part-music per semester. The emphasis, here, will be on intonation, blend, phrasing, and musicality. Curriculum will depend on class enrollment and range of voices in attendance. Previous classes have learned Mozart, Arcadelt, Cesar Frank, and more. (Teacher's speciality is piano performance, but has life-long experience and love of choral music).
FEE: $20/month/family no matter how long the month
Drama - Junior -- Cobb
ages 11 - 15 (age as of as of Sept. 1)
We are unsure of what venue of drama we will explore during the 2008-09 academic year at this time. The performance dates will tentatively be in mid April. Participants are required to be at Friday practices and at any additional practices the week prior to the performances. Parental participation is vital.
Fee: $35/child, $60/family (possible additional nominal costs as production gets underway)
Drama - Senior -- Gass
ages 15 - 18
The 2008 performance will occur sometime in late April or early May. Aside from acting, all students will also be required to participate in the other aspects of the production such as set design, props, lighting, costumes, makeup, music, after performance reception, cast party, and publicity. Practice will start at the first day of co-op. Participants are required to attend all Friday practices and plan for a week of intense practice the days leading up to the performance. Also, lead characters may be required to attend additional practices times on other days other than co-op.
FEE: to be determined
Essay Writing -- Brende
9th-12th grade
Based on the text The Lively Art of Writing, this course will focus on the essay, with some attention to descriptive, creative, and term-paper writing, covering everything from fine elements of style to basics in structure and content. Some inspirational models of fine prose writers will be used. Class intended to prepare for all forms of college-level writing, and/or professional-level writing.
FEE: $8/class
French III -- Griese
9th-10th grade
Continuation of French II with emphasis on grammar, reading, writing and pronunciation. The student will continue the study of French grammar; read in French and translate into English a 8,000 word passage from Les Misérables by Victor Hugo; read in French a full children's book of French History; and write, in French, his or her own 4,000 word summary of the history book.
Required text is Chardenal II, the follow up to Chardenal I. This book has been long out of print; if you can not procure your own copy, let me know prior to the course and I can provide you with a photocopy for $30.00.
Below fee includes all reading materials except the Chardenal II.
FEE: $32 per semester
French in Action -- Marrs
7th-12th grade
The introduction to the French in Action remarks : « Even a one-way ticket to Paris cannot guarantee fluency in French. Language is difficult to teach and equally difficult to learn. » The introduction goes on to explain that both the structural, logical approach and immersion approach are necessary for language acquisition ; the course attempts to illustrate French culture (not just literature, art, etc., but the ways of life in France) in the DVDs and textbook, and to relate the learning experience to what the student sees in these preliminary materials. A workbook and CDs build on the material introduced in class and are used both in class and for homework.
Materials : French in Action textbook & workbook - $75.00 for both (lessons 1-26) will suffice for the first 2 to 2-1/2 years. Blank CD’s for copying, or ipod or other listening device.
Homework : 20-30 minutes for each night between classes.
FEE: $20.00 per week for two separate 1-hour classes. One class is at our co-op and one will be elsewhere.
French V -- Griese
10th-10th grade
FEE: $25 includes text.
If the student has already procured a text, the fee is $5 for additional materials.
Geography -- McDonough
7-8th grade
Limited to 8 students. This course will provide an overview of the countries, capitals, major bodies of water, and natural features of the world (eg. mountain ranges, deserts, etc.)
In addition to memorizing these details, students will be expected to do research and present a paper each month (1-2 pages) which covers, in detail, some topic from each continent. There will be a continent test each month.
FEE: none -- Copy fee will be charged - expected to be less than $20.
How to Read a Book -- first semester only -- Martel
ages 15 & up
Text: How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler. Introduction to the rules for analytical reading and their application to a selection of readings.
FEE: $8/family for 1st child/class -- $5 each additional child/class -- 4 or more classes/family, $5 /class
High School Grammar -- Bardot
9-12th grade
This class will use Warriner's English Grammar and Composition by John E. Warriner, Third Course, Franklin Edition, 1982, ISBN 0-15-311882-2. Students need to acquire the book and answer key. The 1986 edition is the same material with different pagination, and is an acceptable text. This book is sometimes available from Emmanuel Press or Our Lady of Victories. The Co-op will have some copies of this text available to rent. Families who cannot obtain a text should contact Lucy Hannegan. We will study extensive vocabulary lists; each student must bring a good college level dictionary to class. Expect about an hour of homework each day.
FEE: $8/family for 1st child/class -- $5 each additional child/class -- 4 or more classes/family, $5 /class
Intro to the Bible -- Trull
9th-12th grade
Uses the Mother of Divine Grace Syllabus. The books needed are INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE by Fr. John Laux, the Ignatius Bible, and the MODG syllabus for this course. All are available through Emmanuel Press or Sacred Heart Books. We will be writing papers and taking quizzes and tests. This course takes the students through a study of the Bible both in its structure and sources. Topics such as Inspiration and Tradition will be discussed as well as the role of the teaching Church in the study of Scripture.
FEE: none
Jacob's Geometry -- Gilliam
9th - 12th grade
A study of basic geometry concepts such as proof, congruence, geometric shapes, construction, area, and volume.
Text: Geometry by Harold R. Jacobs -- teacher's manual is recommended -- ISBN:
FEE: $25 copy fee per student
Latin I - Henle I -- Martel
8th-12th grade
Texts: Henley's Latin Year 1 and Henley's Latin Grammar
See teacher for course description
FEE: $8/family for 1st child/class -- $5 each additional child/class -- 4 or more classes/family, $5 /class
Latin II -- Bardot
10th-12th grade
Texts: Henley's Latin Year 1 and Henley's Latin Grammar
Continuation of Latin I.
FEE: $8/family for 1st child/class -- $5 each additional child/class -- 4 or more classes/family, $5 /class
Latina Christiana -- Brown
4th-8th grade
Latina Christiana I is a foundational Latin course for the middle school student, grades 5-8, or a highly motivated 4th grade student. The text employs memorization, teaches Latin forms, doesn’t take too long each day and provides a very useful foundation for later years.
Mother of Divine Grace syllabus, Latina Christiana text, and teacher’s manual required for the course.
Latina Christiana I flashcards would be helpful, but students could make flashcards using blank index cards. Homework should be corrected by students or parents prior to class time.
This class is open ONLY to students who have a sibling in 7th - 12th grade co-op classes.
FEE: none
Math Lab -- Benoist
9th-12th grade
This will be a time period for students who need help with Mathematics as needed. They will need to bring their text books with them along with a notebook, pencil and erasers. A calculator can also be brought if parents allow them to work with one. I would recommend one for high school students who need to learn how to use this tool. Something that can do trigonometric functions would be appropriate. (Sine, Cosine, Tangents and all their inverses)
I will cover any mathematics from Grade 7 thru Grade 12 up to and including Calculus.
FEE: none
Natural History Readings -- second semester only -- Martel
ages 15 & up
An Introduction to the wonderful world of Nature as seen through the eyes of three eminent scientists, a zoologist, a entomologist, and a microbiologist. We will take a look at scientific wonder and the kinds of questions it naturally raises. Also, we will take a close look at a Catholic microbiologist making a very balanced critique of Darwin's theory of Evolution.
This science class uses original texts and is geared to older students. I t can stand alone or supplement the morning Natural History science class. This is a discussion class for mature students and coordinates with the 9:15 Natural History class. Student must be in Natural History or have already taken it. Must be 15 years old. .
Required Texts: Darwin's Black Box, Fabre anthology, and King Solomon's Ring by Konrad Lorenz. A few more may be added depending on how well the class goes.
FEE: $8/family for 1st child/class -- $5 each additional child/class -- 4 or more classes/family, $5 /class
PE – Boys
8th-12th Grade
Students may bring sport clothes to change into for PE but will be expected to change back for afternoon classes.
Each parent is expected to take time t monitor this PE. There will be four quarters and four monitors.
FEE: none
PE – Girls
8th-12th Grade
Students may bring sport clothes to change into for PE but will be expected to change back for afternoon classes.
Each parent is expected to take time t monitor this PE. There will be four quarters and four monitors.
FEE: none
Physical Science -- Gilliam
7th - 12th grade
Text - Exploring Creation with Physical Science by Dr. Jay Wile, 1st Edition
This course covers basic science information on everything from the structure of the earth to the solar system, weather, light, sound, and even astrophysics! Course work will involve completion of "On Your Own" problems, study guides and module tests. Students will also be expected to maintain a lab notebook for in-class experiments. There is no pre-requisite for this class but general science is recommended.
FEE: $25 one time lab and copy fee per student.
Physics -- Benoist
9th-12th grade
Exploring Creation with Physics
2nd edition -- isbn # 1-932012-42-7
The students will receive a syllabus which will explain what they need to do during the week before each session on Fridays. We will be moving fast. We will study the following subjects Motion in One and Two
Dimensions, Free Fall, Newton's Laws, Uniform Circular Motion, Gravity, Work, Energy, Momentum, Periodic Motion, Waves and Optics, Electrostatics, Electrodynamics, Electrical Circuits and Magnetism. There will be a Lab for this class.
Prerequisites: Completion of Saxon Algebra 1 and 2 or Completion of any other Algebra 1 and Geometry course. While it is not necessary to take
Advanced Math or Trigonometry it is recommended.
FEE: A one time lab fee of $22/student and a one time copy fee of $ 6 to cover the cost of test and quizzes
Spanish 1 -- Gamez
9th-12th grade
This course will emphasize the conjugation of verbs in the present, preterit, and future tenses. Conversation in Spanish will be taught more after the main present tense verb conjugations are practiced. Parents will have to give weekly quizzes and should therefore do the pronunciation exercises in order to pronouce words right when giving quizzes. Homework will make up a large portion of the grade. It must be corrected by the student (or parent), preferably before class. For those who do not purchase the answer key, answers made available at co-op. Required books are:
Spanish is Fun (Book 1, Lively Lessons for Beginners, third edition),
Spanish is Fun Cuaderno de Ejercicios (workbook--Book 1, 3rd ed.)
501 Spanish Verbs
A LARGE Spanish/English dictionary (VOX is recommended.)
Since the Spanish books that are available tend to not have enough student practice in them.
FEE: There may be a $5 per quarter fee for copies. CD or tapes will be available for free or for very low cost to supplement the books and classes.
Spanish II -- Martel
8th-12th grade
Continuation of Spanish grammar (except subjunctive) emphasizing the correct reading and writing of Spanish. Textbook to be announced.
FEE: $8/family for 1st child/class -- $5 each additional child/class -- 4 or more classes/family, $5 /class
