KEY OF LIBERTY

We study the Revolutionary War, Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, principles of government, and biographies of the Founders. Your youth will start to learn where their allegiance is. They will begin to learn how they can have an influence and make a connection between education and greatness.

 

Typical Booklist:

• Red Scarf Girl - Ji-li Jiang

• The Landing of the Pilgrims - James Daugherty

• John Adams, the Reluctant Patriot of the Revolution -Leonard Faulkner

• Being George Washington - Glenn Beck

• Freedom Factor - Gerald Lund

• Fifty-five Fathers - Selma R. Williams

• The Great Little Madison - Jean Fritz

• The Proper Role of Government - Ezra Taft Benson or The Law - Fredrick Bastiat

 

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SWORD OF FREEDOM / HERO PROJECT

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SWORD OF FREEDOM is a study of the immense conflict that divided this country and threatened to rip it apart. They will learn to stand for liberty. HERO PROJECT is a study of the heroes who sacrificed their all to combat tyranny on a

global level during World Wars I & II.

 

Typical Booklist:

• Uncle Tom’s Cabin - Harriet Beecher-Stowe

• Across Five Aprils - Irene Hunt

• Abraham Lincoln - Wilber F. Gordy

• To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee

• The Dream Giver - Bruce Wilkinson

• Children of the Dust Bowl - Jerry Stanley

• The Hiding Place - Corrie Ten Boom

• Flags of our Fathers (adapted for young people) -Michael French & Ron Powers

• Hiroshima - John Hersey

 

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SHAKESPEARE CONQUEST

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SHAKESPEARE CONQUEST is an immersion into the poetic language of William Shakespeare and culminates in the presentation of one of his play! The youth grow in understanding that they have a hard, yet critical part to play and be

involved in something great. SHAKESPEARE CONQUEST leads to a deeper thinking through exploring new words, thoughts and ideas. This leads to learning about oneself, human nature and the surrounding world. 

 

First semester focuses on 10 Steps of Study which include in-depth study of King Lear, independent watching, reading or listening to at least 7 plays, studying Shakespearean vocabulary, memorization, understanding & writing of iambic

pentameter, oral presentations and more.

 

Second semester focuses on actor training skills followed by preparation and presentation of the class simulation - a Shakespeare play.

 

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PYRAMID PROJECT

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PYRAMID PROJECT focuses on understanding, recognizing and applying absolute truth using one’s core book and applying the Inteligro Method. The Inteligro Method is based on the book Inteligro Math, by Tiffany Rhodes Earl, and focuses on the four parts or inteligros:

1. Truth

2. Logic and Reason

3. The Characteristics of a Scientist

4. Newtonian Math (Measurement Skills or Language and Procedures of Math)

 

The purpose of this class is not to give a comprehensive math course in Newtonian math, but rather, provide an atmosphere where the habits of a scientist are developed: truth is sought after and recognized, logic and reason are developed, and the desire to study Newtonian math and the ability to do so becomes a lifelong habit.  The class presents a holistic approach to math and science using truth, logic and reason, Newtonian math, and characteristics of

a scientist as well as the study of philosophers through the ages. By studying mathematicians, scientists, and classics, as well as going through a series of hands-on experiments, discussions, and workshops, the students will learn to think on a whole new level.

 

Typical Booklist:

• Carry on Mr. Bowditch - Jean Latham

• Making Connections - Tiffany Rhodes Earl

• The Phantom Tollbooth - Norton Juster

• A Beginner’s Guide to Constructing the Universe - Michael Schneider

• String, Straightedge & Shadow - Julia E. Diggins

• Alas, Babylon - Pat Frank

• The Man Who Counted - Malba Tahan

• Everything's an Argument - Lunsford and Ruszkiewicz

• Outliers - Malcom Gladwell

 

Estimated Tuition for PYRAMID PROJECT:

$60 per Semester

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GEORGICS

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Learn to Garden and learn about the Principles of Providence, Self Validation, Mission, Real-Estate Ownership, Community, Stewardship, Entrepreneurship. Project involves hands-on, real-life experience and several field trips.

 

Typical Books:

• Jonathan Livingston Seagull - Richard Bach

• Fields of Home - Ralph Moody

• The Last Battle - C.S. Lewis

 

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WRITING

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PLACE HOLDER

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UNLEASHING YOUR VOICE / UNLEASHING YOUR CHOICE

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Public speaking and critical thinking skills are taught in UNLEASHING YOUR VOICE primarily by jumping in and doing it!  Unleashing Your Voice teaches skills like good eye contact, body language, using humor, impromptu speaking and storytelling.  Youth will study great speeches in the past and practice honing their own skills. If all requirements are met, they will earn their very own solid chocolate Golden Microphone. 

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In the second semester, UNLEASHING YOUR CHOICE students will continue using these skills to debate in various formats,

develop sound arguments and think on their feet. Those who complete the second-semester requirements will receive the Podium Master award, and the highest ranked debater will earn the privilege of debating the mentor!

 

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ALIGNED

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Aligned is a class that teaches scholars doctrine and principles of thought, habits, and faith. These principles, when understood

and lived, provide a person the power to create a joyful life. A joyful life is one that is connected to God, oneself and others.

It's easy to see and dwell on our personal flaws, relationships and circumstances that seem out of our control. In this class we

will learn tools and develop habits to:

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● Remember our Divine Identity

● Help improve and uphold positive belief patterns

● Connect positively with Heaven each day

● Recognize our life purpose

● Have a vision and create our lives with God

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Typical Booklist:

• The Jackrabbit Factor by Leslie Householder

• The Lonesome Gods by Louis L'Amour

• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

• Living in Your True Identity by Brooke Snow

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PERSONAL FINANCE

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Personal Finance is a class that teaches you how to live on the right side of the cashflow quadrant. Prepare for college and beyond by learning how to become free from living a life controlled by money. Instead, live so that you control money; by having the skills to stay free from the bondage of debt, develop financial discipline, become an entrepreneur, and get out of the “rat race” by becoming financially independent!

 

Typical Booklist:

• Cash, Cars & College - Janine Bolon

• Thou Shall Prosper - Daniel Lapin

• The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey

• Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? - Richard J. Maybury

• The Richest Man in Babylon - George S. Clason

• The Toothpaste Millionaire - Jean Merrill

• 100 Pounds of Popcorn - Hazel Krantz

 

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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EQ)

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Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is "someone's capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically." Your level of EQ will determine your happiness in all areas of your life, your ability to maintain family and friend relationships, and yourself discipline to fulfill your mission. EQ is more important than education, IQ or raw talent in predicting future success in life. And the most exciting part is that anyone can improve their EQ skills!

 

In this project, we will improve our Personal Self-Management through creating an emotional vocabulary, learning perspective, empathy, resourcefulness, mindfulness, personality types and to control our communication. Then in second semester, we will improve our Social Emotional Intelligence through understanding awareness, reciprocity, ownership, boundaries and navigating conflict. The skills discussed will be applied to the most important relationships in life: friendship, family, dating and marriage.  Throughout the year, we will search classic fiction and non-fiction books to find powerful examples of successful and unsuccessful EQ in action. Youth will also journal about their experiences to internalize the lessons and increase their personal application of their Emotional Intelligence journey.

 

Typical Booklist:

1st Semester: Personal Self-Management

• Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter

• As a Man Thinketh by James Allen

• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

• The Power of TED by David Emerald Womeldorff 

 

2nd Semester: Social EQ - Relationships

• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

• Wild at Heart (GIRLS) OR Captivating by John Eldredge (BOYS)

• Little Men by Louisa May Alcott

 

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Q.U.E.S.T. - Traits of a Statesman and Worldviews 

Qualities. Universal. Enduring. Self-Evident. Timeless.

 

Scholars will feel the process of developing a sense of mission, becoming changed through the classics and the desire to be prepared to do the hard work to fulfill that mission.

 

TRAITS OF A STATESMAN AND WORLD VIEWS

A year of study and writing about the characteristics of a statesman: virtue, wisdom, diplomacy, courage, inspiring greatness in others, and moving the cause of liberty, and men and women who display those characteristics through biographies and writing. It also includes study of the six major world views: Christianity, Islam, Secular Humanism, Marxism, Cosmic Humanism, and Postmodernism.

 

Typical Booklist for Q.U.E.S.T-Traits of a Statesman and Worldviews:

• A Thomas Jefferson Education for Teens - DeMille & Brooks

• Understanding the Times - David A. Noebel

• The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens - Sean Covey

• The Real George Washington - Jay A. Parry

• The Real Thomas Jefferson - Andrew M. Allison

• Animal Farm - George Orwell

• Wild Swans - Jung Chang (optional)

• The Real Benjamin Franklin - Skousen, Maxfield & Allison

• Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc - Mark Twain

• The Robe - Lloyd C. Douglas

• The Humanist Manifesto - Paul Kurtz & Edwin H. Wilson (in the binder)

• The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx (in the binder)

• Ender's Shadow - Orson Scott Card

• 6 biographies of Statesmen (scholar’s choice for each of the six traits we study)

 

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Q.U.E.S.T. - Principles of Freedom and Jurisprudence

Qualities. Universal. Enduring. Self-Evident. Timeless.

(Offered on even years)

 

Scholars will feel the process of developing a sense of mission, becoming changed through the classics and the desire to be prepared to do the hard work to fulfill that mission.

 

PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM AND JURISPRUDENCE

A year reading, discussing, and writing about great statesmen who have impacted the world for good. The class focuses on principles of freedom that our country was founded upon. It includes study of Supreme Court cases that have changed the course of our country. It culminates with writing a Supreme Court Simulation; which includes writing a law brief and arguing the case in front of real attorneys.

 

Typical Booklist for Q.U.E.S.T - Principles of Freedom and Jurisprudence:

• The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – S. Covey

• The Five Thousand Year Leap - Cleon Skousen

• The Fourth Turning - Strauss and Howe

• Democracy in America - Alexis de Tocqueville

• Supreme Power - Ted Stewart

• Great Decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court - Maureen Harrison and Steve Guilbert

 

Scholar’s Choice of Biographies on Statesmen:

• Martin Luther

• Patrick Henry

• John Brown

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Martin Luther King Jr.

 

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EDISON PROJECT

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Students develop their own specific area of interest, create a detailed plan with the mentor and then pursue it. They master the knowledge of the 6 Powers: Knowledge Power, Task Power, Authority Power, Relationship Power, Material Power, and Personal Power.  They learn the skill of how to turn the seemingly unattainable into reachable steps. They learn how to engage the specific mentors required to fulfill their dreams. They become life-long learners. They create. They show courage. And they change.

 

Typical Booklist for Edison:

• The Element - Ken Robinson

• The Fearless Mind - Craig Manning

• 19 Apps - Oliver DeMille

 

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SCIENCE

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Each year we offer a science class for our scholar students.  This class rotates between Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, and Physics.