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Grade K-3

Explorations in Engineering  | Rebecca VanCleve

Zoology  | Lisa Kroer

Creative Kids  | Kate Blank

Nature Studies and Crafts   |Lisa Kroer

 

Grade K-6 | 2-6

Sign Language (k-4) | Stacy Latus

Language Arts (2-6) | Lisa Kroer

 

Grade 3-6 | 4-8

Medieval History (3-6) | Lisa Kroer

Geology (4-8) | Rebecca VanCleve

STEM (4-8) | Rebecca VanCleve (offered twice)

 

Grade 4-8 | 5-8

Sign Language (4-8) | Stacy Latus

Artworks (4-8) |Kate Blank

Digital Art (6-12) | Julie Bjerrgaard

Dance (5-8) | Emma Barnes

 

Grade 6-12 | 7-12

Writing (6-12) | Liz Schmidt

Psychology/Sociology (7-12) |  Liz Schmidt

Dance (9-12) | Emma Barnes

Digital Art (6-12) | Julie Bjerrgaard

Geometry (9-12) | Julie Bjerrgaard

 

 

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

GRADES K-3

Engineering Explorations (K-3)

Rebecca VanCleve

Calling all builders! Using a variety of materials, we will spend our class sessions building a variety of structures such as towers, buildings, bridges, boats, and vehicles. Some of our activities will have specific instructions and some will be very open to creativity. Students will be encouraged to consider how to improve their designs. Join us for this very hands-on class!

Class Supplies: none

Materials Fee: $50

 

Elementary Sign Language (K-4)

Stacy Latus

This interactive class is packed with lots of movement, games and play. Whether your child is learning for the first time or you’re coming back for more, this fun class will dive into American Sign Language vocabulary through songs, poems, Scripture and many activities that make learning fun. There are lots of opportunities to build on vocabulary, common phrases, and beginning conversational skills. Get ready to have lots of fun as we sing, sign, and learn.

Class Supplies: none

Materials Fee: $5

 

The Science of Art and Nature   (K-3)

Lisa Kroer

In this Earth science class, we will see how God designed our world and everything within it. We’ll learn about geology, landforms, the water cycle, the atmosphere, etc. We’ll explore outside and make lots of arts, crafts, and STEM activities.

Class Supplies:  I recommend a folder or binder, notebook or paper, pencils, erasers, and colored pencils or markers.

Materials Fee: $15

 

Creative Kids  (K-3)

Kate Blank

Our Creative Kids class will learn the 6 elements of art – Line, Value, Space, Color, Shape, Texture – through weekly lessons & fun art projects. We will connect award winning children’s authors, illustrators, and famous artists to each element of art to spark inspiration and creativity. These creative kids will:

• Build & acquire new art skills
• Learn art vocabulary
• Explore & mix different kinds of media
• Collaborate with others
• Express creativity & listen to their inner artist

Class Supplies: 

Watercolor Paper Pad – 135-140 lb paper (Any brand will do)

Example: https://www. michaels.com/watercolor-pad-byartists-loft-9in-by-12in/10189610.html

Art Set – Either set works well OR assemble your own from

home-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBSXWTR/?coliid=I2Q2WDKWOTV2DI&colid=2I6JXWOP19KTP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

OR

https://www.michaels.com/106-pc-deluxepainting-art-set-byartists-loftnecessities/10531926.html

Materials Fee: $30

 

Zoology (K-3)

Lisa Kroer

Come explore the exciting world of animals! We will study many of God’s unique creatures while playing fun games and making crafts. We will also explore being veterinarians and treating patients.

Class Supplies:  I recommend a folder or binder, notebook or paper, pencils, erasers, and colored pencils or markers.

Materials Fee: $10

 

GRADES K-6 | 2-6

Loving Language, Writing, and Speech! (2-6)

Lisa Kroer

In this class we will study types of writing, parts of speech, grammar, punctuation, and public speaking. We will have plenty of fun games to play and time to share! 

Class Supplies:  I recommend a folder or binder, notebook or paper, pencils, erasers, and colored pencils or markers.

Materials Fee: $15

 

GRADES 3-6 | 4-8

Medieval History (3-6)

Lisa Kroer

In Medieval History we will design our own castles, and make armor. We’ll read about feudalism, medieval art, and inventions like the printing press. We’ll see how we would like to live during the Renaissance, and of course, have stories, arts, crafts, and games.

Class Supplies:  I recommend a binder or folder, notebook or paper, pencils, erasers, and colored pencils or markers.

Materials Fee: 30

 

Geology (4-8)

Rebecca VanCleve

Join us as we discover the wonderfully designed earth! This geology class will explore the layers of the earth, tectonic plates, volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks, minerals, hydrothermal features, and local geology. Our weeks will be filled with hands-on activities, maps, and models. Course does not address geologic time.

Class Supplies:

Materials Fee: $50

 

Middle School Sign Language (4-8)

Stacy Latus

Did you know that American Sign Language is the third most commonly used language in the United States, after English and Spanish? We will dive into sign language by exploring books, songs, poems & Scripture. This interactive class allows you to learn vocabulary, the history of ASL and their culture & communication skills. Come learn this beautiful and fun language while enhancing your cognition, creative thinking, memory, and much more.

Class Supplies: Folder, paper, pen 

Materials Fee: $5

 

STEM Studies (4-8)

Rebecca VanCleve

Welcome to the world of STEM: science, technology, engineering, & mathematics! This course will be a hands-on journey through the physics and engineering topics of light, sound, energy, Newton’s laws, electricity, simple machines, and civil engineering. Enroll in the 10:00 OR the 1:15 class. 

Class Supplies: none

Materials Fee: $50

 

Artworks (4-8)

Kate Blank

Our Artworks class will use the 6 elements of art – Line, Value, Space, Color, Shape, Texture – as a springboard for new and exciting projects. We will connect award winning children’s authors, illustrators and famous artists to each element of art to spark inspiration and creativity. Through the art process, students will:

• Build & acquire new art skills
• Learn art vocabulary
• Explore & mix different kinds of media
• Collaborate with others
• Express creativity & listen to their inner artist

 

Class Supplies: 

• Watercolor Paper Pad – 135-140 lb paper (Any brand will do)  Example: https://www. michaels.com/watercolor-pad-byartists-loft-9in-by-12in/10189610.html
• Art Set – Either set works well OR assemble your own from home-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBSXWTR/?coliid=I2Q2WDKWOTV2DI&colid=2I6JXWOP19KTP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it.  OR
• https://www.michaels.com/106-pc-deluxepainting-art-set-byartists-loftnecessities/10531926.html

Materials Fee: $30

 

Musical Theatre Dance (5-8)

Emma Barnes

In this class we will be telling stories through various dance styles including ballet and jazz. Each class we will learn different skills and techniques which will be used to learn a dance or two by the end of each semester. No dance experience is necessary!

Class Supplies: Closed toe shoes

Materials Fee: none

 

GRADES 6-12 | 7-12

Digital Art (6-12)

Julie Bjerrgaard

Dip your toes in graphic design and digital art! In semester 1, we will learn how to use the popular app Canva to modify pictures, create graphics, icons, collages, flyers, and posters.

In semester 2, we will use the app Tayasui Sketches to create original digital paintings and sketches. You will learn about layers, transparent backgrounds, the difference between brushes, and how to best share your paintings for others to view them.

Each semester will end with a digital art show for parents and families to view. The digital art show will be both online and in person, so you can share your student’s work with family members who may not be local!

Class Supplies:  

• Ipad or tablet with Canva app and Tayasui Sketches installed
• Stylus
• At home – a printer to print out images

Materials Fee: none

 

Aslan’s Country: Writing with Structure and Style (6-12)

Liz Schmidt

In this class we will combine writing and literature as we read the last 4 novels in The Chronicles of Narnia and utilize the IEW method to learn advanced writing skills. Students will present their writing to the class each week, as well as some assignments related to vocabulary building, researching and note-taking. For students in 6th or 7th grades, previous IEW experience is recommended.

Class Supplies: 

• Following Narnia Vol 2:
• Aslan’s Country’ StudentBook (978-1-62341-251-7)
• Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair and The Last Battle novels.
• Notebook and folder or binder and pen.

Materials Fee: none

 

Psychology from a Christian Perspective and CLEP prep (7-12)

Liz Schmidt

The course will give an overview of psychology from the brain and how it works, perception, genetics, learning, theories of personality, abnormal psychology, and much more! Through reading, videos, assignments, games, and activities, this class will help to prepare students interested in testing out of college psychology by taking the CLEP exam.

Class Supplies:

• Introductory Psychology CLEP (978-0738610177)
• Folder, notebook and pen.
• Will need free account on Modernstates.org

Materials Fee: $20- printing of textbooks, tests and assignments

 

Introduction to Sociology and CLEP prep

Liz Schmidt

This course will cover basic facts and concepts as well as general theoretical approaches used by sociologists on topics of institutions, social patterns, social processes, social stratification, and the sociological perspective. Through reading, videos, games and activities, this class is designed to assist students in preparing for the Introduction to Sociology CLEP exam for college credit.

Class Supplies:

• Folder, notebook and pen.
• Students can either purchase Introduction to Sociology 3e or it can be read for free on openstax.org
• Introduction to Sociology
• CLEP REA guide required (978-0738610917)

Materials Fee: $5

 

Musical Theatre Dance (9-12)

Emma Barnes

In this class we will be telling stories through various dance styles including ballet and jazz. Each class we will learn different skills and techniques which will be used to learn a dance or two by the end of each semester. No dance experience is necessary!

Class Supplies: Closed toe shoes

Materials Fee:

 

Geometry (9-12)

Julie Bjerrgaard

Learn about proofs, angles, congruency, polygons, area and volume, construction, coordinate geometry and more! This teacher-led class will meet daily to ensure student comprehension and success! We use Zoom and Google Classroom to meet daily, receive assignments, and submit pictures of our work. The daily live class is at 10 am when not meeting in person at Bright Rising, but this can be modified if enough students cannot meet at that time. Every class is recorded and posted on Google Classroom for absent students to view at their leisure, or if a student wants to rewatch a concept for better understanding. Daily homework will be assigned. Quizzes and tests will be completed, and a semester exam will end each semester. This course is a full high school Geometry course that will prepare your student for the SAT/ACT or college entrance exams.

Class Supplies:  

• Binder with lined paper 
• Compass
• Protractor
• Calculator
• 6 inch ruler
• Pencil
• LifePac Geometry book, which can be purchased here: bit.ly/3TRzSJG
• At home: a computer with camera and mic that can run the Zoom conferencing software, a phone or tablet that can take pictures of completed work, and a printer

Materials Fee: none

 

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CLASS COSTS

Elementary classes $210/semester $420/year

Middle/highschool $250/semester $500/yr

$50 non-refundable registration fee one time per year.

Material fees as determined by the instructor paid once per semester or year for supplies provided in class.

 

If you would like a scholarship application,
please email a request information@brightrising.info and one will be sent.

 

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