COURSE CATALOG : FALL 2023

COURSES 

Algebra 1

Grades 9-10

Instructor: Lisa Bui

Course Description: This High School Algebra I course will cover functions and graphs, integers, rational numbers, exponents, polynomials, factoring, fractions, and more. Homework will be assigned.

Supplies Needed: Masterbooks, Elementary Algebra Curriculum Pack (3 book set)

Ala Carte Price: Class meets for 90 minutes twice weekly ($720)

Charter Not Accepted 

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Ancient History with Minecraft 

Grades 3rd-6th 

Instructor: Champs Universal 

Course Description: In this class students will learn Ancient histories and cultures through the game of Minecraft. Students will not just learn about ancient Mesopotamia they will become their own early civilization trying to construct irrigation and build Ziggurats just like the Mesopotamians did. From Egypt and the Pyramids to Ancient China and the Great Wall students will take a game they love and use it to become the history and the stories that began the story of us. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $320 per 16-week term

Charter Funds:  

Cabrillo Point, Ilead, Sage Oak, Scale, Sky Mountain, River Springs, Citrus Springs, Empire Springs, Harbor Springs, Mission Vista -Vendor ID 5906, Excel. 

Please contact the vendor directly regarding charter fund options and information at champsuniversal.com.

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Archery 

Grades 3-8 

Instructor: Champs Universal 

Course Description: Fantasy classes are an intro to archery class using real bows designed for youth. The classes focus on teaching safety and core archery techniques all while keeping energy high and immersive using a fantasy story and plot to reinforce each new skill taught. Students will progress through an exciting original Archery Champs story as well as earn achievements based on behavior and skill using the Archery Champs Phoenix Feather System. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $320 per 16-week term 

Charter Funds:  

Cabrillo Point, Ilead, Sage Oak, Scale, Sky Mountain, River Springs, Citrus Springs, Empire 

Springs, Harbor Springs, Mission Vista -Vendor ID 5906, Excel 

Please contact the vendor directly regarding charter fund options and information at champsuniversal.com.

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Art: Comic Book Art 

Grades 2-5 

Instructor: Creative Creatures & Co. 

Course Description: Welcome to the world of comic books and characters. Join us for this super creative and exciting 16 week class as we peek into the world of comics and story boards, character drawing and scene/background/landscape illustration! Students will learn the art of character development as they set up a story of their own focusing on the ideas of theme, figure and form, character emotions and movements. We will also work with unique material as we learn how to bine, bone fold and create our own books filled with color studies, illustrations, mixed media work and more! You will be amazed at their final outcome: a series of books made 100% by them filled with wonderful creativity to cherish forever! 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $275.00 per 16-week term 

Charter Funds: 

We work with the following charters but please make sure you can use your funds by checking in with your TOR (Teacher of Record) at your charter before submitting. 

Blue Ridge, Cabrillo Point, Citrus Springs Compass, Empire Springs, Epic, Excel, Granite Mountain, Harbor Springs, iLead, Mission Vista, Pacific Coast, River Springs, Sage Oak, SCALE, Sky Mountain, Suncoast Prep. 

Please contact the vendor directly regarding charter fund options and information at 949-291-6910.

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Art: Fine Art 

Grades 3-8 

Instructor: Creative Creatures & Co 

Course Description: The basics of traditional painting are an essential start for anyone looking to move into illustration, digital painting, and/or fine art. Learn and practice the fundamentals of representational painting from a Laguna College of Art and Design teacher and portrait painter. This class begins with understanding values (shades of black to white) to show volume and light. Then we will move into basic color schemes and color mixing while using watercolor, gouache(an opaque and vibrant medium vs. acrylic), and eventually oil! Class projects will progress from fundamental exercises to painting real objects. Then we will explore the color and light of landscapes and lastly incorporate portraits and figures. Along the way we will draw inspiration from art styles of the past and present to influence our projects. This class is a great start for any student with a love of drawing and the patience to mix colors and handle a paintbrush. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $275 per 16-week term 

Charter Funds: 

We work with the following charters but please make sure you can use your funds by checking in with your TOR (Teacher of Record) at your charter before submitting. 

Blue Ridge, Cabrillo Point, Citrus SpringsCompass,Empire Springs, Epic, Excel, Granite Mountain, Harbor Springs, iLead, Mission Vista, Pacific Coast, River Springs, Sage Oak, SCALE, Sky Mountain, Suncoast Prep. 

Please contact the vendor directly regarding charter fund options and information at 949-291-6910.

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Art: Under The Sea Art 

Grades TK-3 

Instructor: Creative Creatures & Co. 

Course Description: Welcome to our underwater adventure art class! Each week students will take a closer look at the amazing things found under the sea, from painting different ecosystems to sculpting fish studies, pastel bubble drawings and paint pulling shark fins. You won’t want to miss this super creative class! Students will work with drawing, painting and mixed media 3-D art materials. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. Ala Carte Price: $275.00 per 16-week term 

Charter Funds: 

We work with the following charters but please make sure you can use your funds by checking in with your TOR (Teacher of Record) at your charter before submitting. 

Blue Ridge, Cabrillo Point, Citrus Springs Compass,Empire Springs, Epic, Excel, Granite Mountain, Harbor Springs, iLead, Mission Vista, Pacific Coast, River Springs, Sage Oak, SCALE, Sky Mountain, Suncoast Prep. 

Please contact the vendor directly regarding charter fund options and information at 949-291-6910.

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Bible Basics- Club 

Grades 1-5 

Instructor: Pastor Taylor Pike

Course Description: Bible Basics Club- is a practical, guided teaching to learn the basics of following Jesus. Each lesson is designed to provide your student with basic instruction on a specific topic, life application, scripture, and review questions. No homework will be assigned. Bring a snack, hang out, and let’s learn about being followers of Jesus! 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $200 per 16-week term 

A materials fee of 25.00 will be collected by the instructor.

Textbooks needed: None

Charter Not Accepted 

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Bible- Kingdom Calling 

Grades 6-9 

Instructor: Tami Storeim/Kelly Dunagan 

Course Description: The purpose of this class is to disciple and encourage our students to fully know and understand their identity in Christ and to help them discover their unique God-given gifts and talents. We will begin with the biblical principle that we were all fearfully and wonderfully made by our creator God and that God has a special plan and purpose for each of us. Moving forward, we will encourage students to begin to journal, memorizing scripture that speaks to their heart and develop their own Godly Strategic Plans. We will discuss what the Bible has to say about topics such as: stewarding our gifts and talents, gifts of the Holy Spirit, fruit of the spirit, the uselessness of worry, anxiety and fear, and recognizing God’s power in our lives. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $200 per 16 week term 

Charter Not Accepted

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Biology + Lab

Grades 9-10

Anna Kridle

Course Description: High School Biology brings God’s creation of cells, ecosystems, biomes, the genetic code, and more to life. In this course, students will observe and recognize the interactions and interdependencies of organisms in their natural environment.  Students will learn to use a light microscope, obtain dissection skills, and be informed of recent advances in modern biology.

Homework and projects will be assigned.

Textbooks needed: Masterbooks, Master’s Class High School Biology Set, Biology Through a Microscope (Lab Book) A Lab/Materials fee of $50 will be collected by the instructor.

Class meets twice weekly.

Ala Carte Price: $720

Charter Not Accepted

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Bright Minds Tutoring Grades 1-7 Instructors: 

Brittany Morales     (1st/2nd Grade Class) 

Brianna Robertson (3rd-5th Grade Class)
Brianna Robertson (6th/7th Grade Class) 

Course Description: Bright Minds Tutoring is designed to enhance and provide further learning support for our core 

Tuesday/Thursday students in 1st grade through 8th grade. Students will complete worksheets, math games and receive additional writing support with the help of a math and language arts tutor in a small group setting. 

Ala Carte Price: Monday 60 minute class: $240 per 16-week term.  

Wednesday 90 minute class: $360 per 16-week term. 

This class is a supplement to our core math and language arts classes. Do not enroll unless your child attends our core math and language arts classes. 

Charter Not Accepted

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Chess Champs 

Grades 1-8 

Instructor: Champs Universal 

Course Description: In this class, students start by learning the basic pieces and moves as well as base strategies. The class time consists of a lesson on a new component of the game, followed by an opportunity to practice the new skill with a practical assignment. The last half of class, students will be grouped by ability and allowed to free-play chess as the instructors help and engage each student as they need with strategy and assistance. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. Ala Carte Price: $288 per 16-week term 

Charter Funds: 

Cabrillo Point, Ilead, Sage Oak, Scale, Sky Mountain, River Springs, Citrus Springs, Empire 

Springs, Harbor Springs, Mission Vista -Vendor ID 5906, Excel

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Beginning Crochet
Grades 3-8
Instructor: Cynthia Leatherman 

Course Description: The purpose of this course is to teach an age-old and almost forgotten skill to a new generation. Crochet is a method of using a tool with a hook similar to a fish hook and a long handle to interlocking individual stitches with yarn, creating textiles such as clothing, accessories, and home goods. The name crochet hook comes from the French word crochet, which means hook. Hooks vary in size and can be used to make different kinds of stitches, and yarns and other types of strands vary in thickness and texture. 

During the first half of the semester, students will complete a sampler showing each of the following stitches as they are learned: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, triple crochet. Students will also learn the following techniques: gauge, joining together, adding on, weaving in, turning corners, increasing stitches, decreasing stitches, reading a pattern, pattern abbreviations. Students will choose a project to make during the second half of the semester from a selection of patterns provided by the teacher. Students will pick their own yarn and incorporate their own design into their project. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $240 per 16-week term. Supply list will be provided. 

Charter Not Accepted

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Health & Fitness 

Grades 1-8 

Instructor: Merisa Leatherman 

Course Description: This dynamic class will combine nutrition and sports. Coach Merisa Leatherman will start kids off with warm-ups and then lead them in a variety of sports such as basketball, kickball, pickleball, dodge ball etc. Once a month, Coach Merisa will host a class-room style nutrition course. Our students will learn about healthy eating, reading food labels, understanding carbs, proteins and fats and how to properly fuel the body. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $240 per 16 week term 

Charter Not Accepted

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History- My Story 1
Learning levels 1st & 2nd grades
Instructor: Jane Layton 

Course Description: My Story and the World Around Me is a lower elementary social studies course that introduces students to history, politics, sociology, economics, and geography, while providing an understanding of God’s world and the cultures of the countries. Level 1 begins with children in their homes, helping them think about their lives from their immediate families and beyond, as well as learning about local governments. 

Textbooks needed: Masterbooks, My Story 1 Textbook. A materials fee of $25 per term will be collected by the instructor. 

Class meets twice weekly. 

Ala Carte Price: $480 per 16-week term 

Charter Not Accepted

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History – America’s Story 1
Instructor: Amber Rivera
Grades 2nd & 3rd

Description: America’s Story 1 teaches upper elementary students the amazing history of the United States of America from the ancient Americas to the 1850s.  Students will explore the infancy of our country through the founding of our great nation, while catching glimpses of the Founding Fathers. 

Textbooks needed: Masterbooks, America’s Story 1. Please purchase both the Teacher’s Guide and the Textbook Set. A materials fee of $25 per term will be collected by the instructor.

Class meets twice weekly.

Ala Carte Price: $480 per 16-week term

Charter Not Accepted

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History – America’s Story 2 
Instructors: Bekah Riddle 3rd-4th Grade level
                      Keri Atwell 4th-5th Grade level Course

Course Description: America’s Story 2 teaches elementary students the amazing history of the United States of America from the Civil War through the early 1900s. This course will help your student experience the struggle of the fledgling American nation as she strives to resolve conflict, reconstruct after division, expand through the Wild West, and join the world in the Industrial Revolution. 

Textbooks needed: Masterbooks, America’s Story 2, Please purchase both the Teacher’s Guide and the Textbook Set. A materials fee of $25 per term will be collected by the instructor. 

Class meets twice weekly.  

Ala Carte Price: $480 per 16-week term 

Charter Not Accepted

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History- World History- The World’s Story 1 

Grades 6-8 

Instructor: Jessica Kubik 

Course Description: The World’s Story 1 will teach students the amazing history of the world. Students will study World History from Creation to the Roman Empire. 

Material fee of $25 per term will be collected by the instructor. 

Textbook needed: Masterbooks World History. Please purchase both the Teacher’s Guide and the Textbook Set. A materials fee of $25 will be collected by the instructor. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, twice weekly. 

Ala Carte Price: $480 per 16-week term 

Charter Not Accepted 

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Intro to Skateboarding
Grades 3-8
Instructor: Mr. Alex 

Course Description: Skateboarding Class on Campus, all skill levels welcome. We will have some ramps on the campus to work on improving skills. These mobile classes tend to be mostly beginners, if so the focus will be on the basics and moving up from there. 

Supplies needed: skateboard, pads, helmet, water. 

Loaner equipment is available for free rentals and for sale if requested ahead of time. Contact info for questions: jon@intro2skate.com 269-491-0195 Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $400 per 16-week term (Each class will cap at 7-8 students) 

Charter Funds: YES- Please contact Jon directly for information

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Worship Keys (Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) genre) 

Instructor: Influence Staff 

Course Description: In this course, students will learn piano basics with focus on learning major and minor chords. 

This course will prepare students to participate in ministry/worship bands. All levels welcome. 

Class meets for 60, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $240 per 16-week term 

Charter Not Accepted

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Kinder Prep- 2 Day program Instructor: Brittany Morales 

Course Description: Captivate your preschool student with the most amazing events in the Bible as they learn foundational skills in this developmental-based preschool program! Stepping Stones offers a developmental approach to learning concepts such as colors, letters, nutrition, matching objects, and weather, while also nourishing their faith in God. 

In addition to the textbook workstyle, implementation of personal, hands-on experience with materials geared to draw out each student’s specific abilities and strengths so children enjoy a custom-tailored educational experience specific to their needs and pace. 

Textbook needed: Masterbooks, Preschool Stepping Stones Workbook

Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday. 

Ala Carte price $1920 per 16-week term. (This class meets for 4 hours twice a week.) Material fee of $50 per term will be collected by the instructor, per term.

Charter Not Accepted 

Kinder Program- 2 Day Instructor: Madi Reeves 

Course Description: 

Our Kinder Core program utilizes Masterbooks as our primary curriculum. Your student will enjoy learning in a fun, hands-on, developmental environment! 

Math: 

Math Lessons for a Living Education: Level K uses engaging stories about a twin brother and sister and bright, colorful pages to bring math concepts to life. Your kindergarten student will master counting, basic shapes, opposites, and graphing. While studying math, your student will also learn about nature, weather, and how unique God created them to be. 

Simply K: 

Using a brilliant developmental approach, Simply K instills a love of learning while assessing and addressing the student’s stage of development. Using a unique method of modeling, teachers will guide the student in learning through play and interaction. 

History: 

My Story K: My Family, Social Studies for this age typically includes introductions to family and culture, what it is to be a good citizen, basic geography and understanding simple maps, and basic economics and the value of things, ultimately aiming toward a better understanding of God’s love for us, our families, and other people in the world. The course begins at the core with a foundation of family, neighborhood, and church. 

Science: 

Adventures in the World Around Me: Level K 

From learning about taste and hearing to discovering things about yourself and God, this kindergarten course is a simple way for young students to begin to understand science and the methods we use to explain it. Along the way, students will marvel at the greatness of God and His amazing creation! 

Textbooks needed: Masterbooks- Grade K- Basic 4 Subject Set.Material fee of $80 per term will be collected by the instructor, per term.

Class meets Tuesday and Thursday. 

Ala Carte Price: $1920 per 16-week term (This class meets from 8:45-1:30 two days a week. Lunch is supervised by a parent volunteer). 

Charter Not Accepted

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Language Arts: Language Lessons for a Living Education
Level (Grades) 1-2
Instructor: Jane Layton 

Course Description: Watch your student’s confidence grow as they have fun learning age-appropriate grammar, vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension. 

Textbook Needed: Masterbooks, Language Lessons for a Living Education Level 1. Materials fee of $15 per term will be collected by the instructor.

Class meets twice weekly 

Ala Carte Price: $720 per 16-week term. 

Charter Not Accepted

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Language Arts: Language Lessons for a Living Education, Level 2
Level (Grades) 2-3
Instructor: Amber Rivera

Course Description: Students will continue to progress in their development of language arts skills through picture study, memorization, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, observation, poems, psalms, letters, and practical application through creative writing. Level 3 moves the student toward mastery of reading and grammar as well as the mechanics of communication and writing. 

Textbook Needed: Masterbooks, Language Lessons for a Living Education- Level 3. Materials fee of $15 per term will be collected by the instructor.

Class meets twice weekly.

Ala Carte Price: $720 per 16-week term.

Charter Not Accepted

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Language Arts: 

Grade Level(s) 3-4 

Instructor: Bekah Riddle 

Course Description: In this class, we will focus on developing strong foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling, and grammar and vocabulary. 

Reading: Students will learn how to read and comprehend a variety of texts, including fiction and non-fiction. We will work on identifying the main idea, making inferences, finding evidence in the text, understanding character development, and identifying themes. 

Writing: Students will learn how to write complete sentences, paragraphs, and short stories. We will focus on the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. Students will also be introduced to different writing genres, such as narrative, opinion, and informative writing. 

Grammar and Vocabulary: Students will learn basic grammar and vocabulary skills, including parts of speech and sentence structure. We will also work on expanding our vocabulary through reading, context clues, and the study of prefixes and suffixes. 

Textbook Needed: The Resourceful Teacher, Language Arts Curriculum, Level 3. Material fee of $15 per term will be collected by the instructor. 

Class meets for 90 minutes, twice per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $720 per 16-week term. 

Charter Not Accepted

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Language Arts: 

Grade Level(s) 4-5 

Instructor: Keri Atwell 

Course Description: In this class, we will build upon the foundational skills developed in previous years to deepen understanding of reading, writing, and grammar. 

Reading: Students will read and analyze a variety of texts, including fiction and non-fiction. We will work on identifying and describing the theme, analyzing character traits and motives, identifying key details, citing evidence from the text, summarizing, and making connections between different texts, including the Bible. Students will also practice critical reading skills such as predicting, inferring, and evaluating. 

Writing: Students will develop their writing skills through the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. We will focus on writing effective paragraphs and essays, including introductions, supporting details, and conclusions. Students will also learn to write for different purposes and audiences, such as persuasive writing and personal narratives. 

Grammar: Students will deepen their understanding of grammar and vocabulary through the study of parts of speech, sentence structure, and syntax. 

Textbook Needed: The Resourceful Teacher, Language Arts Curriculum, Level 4. Material fee of $15 per term will be collected by the instructor. 

Class meets for 90 minutes, twice per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $720 per 16-week term. 

Charter Not Accepted

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Language Arts: 

Grade Level(s) 6-7 

Instructor: Jessica Kubik 

Course Description: In this class, we will focus on developing advanced skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. 

Reading: Students will develop advanced reading comprehension and critical thinking skills through close reading and analysis of a novel. Students will engage in discussions, team activities, and writing assignments that require them to explore literary elements such as character development, plot, setting, themes, and symbolism. Through the novel study, students will learn how to analyze complex texts, identify key themes and messages, and make connections to real-life situations. Students will also develop their vocabulary and enhance their ability to use context clues to infer meaning. 

Writing: Students will develop their writing skills through the writing process, with a focus on developing more advanced writing strategies. We will work on crafting well-structured essays, including argumentative and expository writing. Students will also practice incorporating evidence and research to support their claims. Additionally, students will learn to write for different audiences and purposes. 

Speaking and Listening: Students will develop their speaking and listening skills through class discussions, debates, and peer collaboration. We will work on effective communication techniques such as active listening, asking questions, and responding to questions with details and/or evidence. 

Textbook Needed: The Resourceful Teacher, Language Arts Curriculum, Level 5. Material fee of $15 per term will be collected by the instructor. 

Class meets for 90 minutes, twice per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $720 per 16-week term. 

Charter Not Accepted

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LEGO Engineering 

Grades 1-8 

Instructor: IncludEDucation 

Course Description: The hunt is on for the next LEGO Master! This program is designed to get students inspired to use all their LEGO building knowledge to complete a series of building challenges that will be sure to spark their creativity and inspire them to learn more. We work in small teams, so students work on their communication and collaboration skills. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $288 per 16-week term. 

Charter Funds: 

Please contact the vendor directly regarding charter fund options and information at 951-6384334 or socal@includEDucation.com . 

Life Skills Through Collaborative Learning (Leadership) A & B 

Grades 3-8 

Instructor: Jessica Kubik 

Course Description: Life Skills Through Collaborative Learning A provides collaborative learning activities for students to learn, practice, and strengthen Christian character and real-life skills. Each week, students will be given hands-on engaging exercises that they will complete in learning teams. The collaborative learning skills build on one another week after week. They will learn how to be independent problem-solvers, critical thinkers, confident speakers, and Christ- like collaborators. 

Class meets for 90 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $360 per 16-week term 

Materials fee of $50 

Charter Not Accepted

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Literature + Composition

Grades 9-10

Brittney Reed

Course Description: This class will focus on teaching students how to read and understand different genres of literature by reading and discussing two books per semester. Each book we read and discuss as a class will focus on one aspect of literature, such as poetry, literary devices, figures of speech, and monomyths. Students will write clear and concise arguments for each essay prompt along with a visual presentation project. 

This class will also take time to teach students sentence structure by reviewing parts of speech, clauses, and phrases; as well as taking time to write journals or free-write to express thought and creativity. 

Reading Materials: 

The Odyssey, Romeo and Juliet, Animal Farm, The Hobbit 

Ala Carte Price: Class meets for 90 minutes twice weekly ($720)

Charter Funds:  

Cabrillo Point, Ilead, Sage Oak, Scale, Sky Mountain, River Springs, Citrus Springs, Empire Springs, Harbor Springs, Mission Vista -Vendor ID 5906, Excel. 

Please contact the vendor directly regarding charter fund options and information at champsuniversal.com. 

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Mad Science 

Grade Level: 1-8 

Instructor: IncludEDucation 

Course Description: This program provides a project-based approach to learning about science. Students will marvel at the chemical reactions between bases and acids, solids and liquids, pH levels, and conduct cool experiments while learning about the importance of safety. We will also learn about concepts such as buoyancy, heat transfer, and electricity. We will be performing a lab/project at least every other week. Let’s get crazy with science! 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $288 per 16-week term 

Charter Funds: Please contact Vendor for charter options and information at 951-638-4334 or socal@includEDucation.com

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Math – Apologia Level 1 

Grade Level: 1st/2nd Grade Instructor: Jane Layton 

Course Description: Level 1 is a hands-on, interactive math curriculum. It is filled with activities, projects, and games that help students comprehend lessons. Students will see the connection between math, science, business, art, our world and universe. Most importantly, students will begin to comprehend how mathematics gives us a glimpse of our Creator. 

Textbooks Needed: Apologia Mathematics Workbook and Textbook, Level 1. Material fee of $15 per term will be collected by the instructor. 

Class meets for 90 minutes, twice per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $720 per 16-week term. 

Charter Not Accepted

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Math- Singapore Math (All levels) 

Instructors: 

Amber Rivera 2nd-3rd Grade  level 

Bekah Riddle 3rd – 4th Grade level 

Keri Atwell 4th – 5th Grade level 
Jessica Kubik 6th – 7th Grade level 

Course Description: Singapore Math, using Primary Math US Edition. Basic Arithmetic studies for elementary grades. 

• Our 2nd-3rd grade level will begin with Singapore Math 2A
• Our 3rd-4th grade level will begin with Singapore Math 2B
• Our 4th-5th  grade level will begin with Singapore Math 3A
• Our 6th-7th grade level will begin with Singapore Math 5A

Textbooks Needed: Singapore Math Primary, U.S. Edition Workbook and textbook as noted above. Material fee of $15 per term will be collected by the instructor. 

Class meets for 90 minutes, twice per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $720 per 16-week term 

Charter Not Accepted

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Music- Choir 

Grades 1-8 

Instructor: Andrew Medina 

Course Description: Influence Learning Center’s Choir Class is designed for students first grade and up who have an excitement for music and performance. Emphasis will be on developing musicianship and ensemble singing, with a goal of experiencing the joy of public performance. Performance elements include proper vocal production, performance techniques, rehearsal etiquette, and diction, blending, and harmony. Academic elements include music theory and basic ear training. This class is designed to cater to all levels and abilities and will include solo and mandatory performance opportunities.  

Please note: Students must be comfortable singing out loud to perform well in this class, though ability will not be considered as a measure for qualification to participate. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $240 per 16-week term 

Charter Not Accepted

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Reading Foundations 

Grades 1-5 

Instructor: Keri Atwell 

Course Description: This elective course will provide students with additional learning support in the area of reading fluency and comprehension through the combined practices of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The lessons will be centered on the five key skills for reading foundations; phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Students will have a daily reading expectation with the course. 

Textbook needed: A $25.00 Foundational Skills license fee will be collected. This will take the place of a “textbook” purchase. A 15.00 materials fee per term will be collected by the instructor. 

Ala Carte Price: 60 minute class: $240 per 16-week term.         
90 minute class: $360 per 16-week term. 

Charter Not Accepted 

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Robotics 

Grades 3-8 

Instructor: IncludEDucation 

Course Description: During the semester of Robotics classes, students are introduced to both robot building as well as programming. The students will build robots to accomplish a specific task while using their imagination to make their robots better and more capable. Creativity and imaginative thinking are encouraged to solve problems to complete their tasks. The semester culminates in an epic robot sumo battle on the last day of class. Parents are encouraged to come on this day to cheer the robots on to victory. Let the fun and excitement begin! 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $288 per 16-week term 

Charter Funds: Please contact Vendor for charter options and information at 951-638-4334 or socal@includEDucation.com

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Science – God’s Design For Life For Beginners
Instructor: Jane Layton 1st-2nd Grade Level

Course Description: A complete life science curriculum. The lessons feature beautiful color pictures, age-appropriate activities, worksheets, Scripture learning, writing practice, and more. Fun and easy-to-use, the God’s Design Series – for Beginners curriculum is ideal for anyone who wants their children to understand creation from a solidly biblical basis. 

Textbooks Needed: Masterbooks God’s Design For Life For Beginners. A materials fee of $25 per term will be collected by the instructor. 

Classes meet for 60 minutes, twice weekly. 

Ala Carte Price: $480 per 16-week term 

Charter Not Accepted

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Science- God’s Design For Life

Amber Rivera 2nd-3rd Grade Level 

Bekah Riddle 3rd – 4th Grade level 

Keri Atwell 4th – 5th Grade level 
Jessica Kubik 6th – 8th Grade level 

Course Description: Complete life science curriculum for 3rd-8th graders, which reveals the amazing world of God’s creation through the study of plants, animals, and the human body! 

The World of Plants: Discover the Creator’s handiwork as you study the beauty and intricacy of seeds, leaves, and flowers. Explore trees, fungi, algae, unusual plants, moss, and more. 

The Human Body: The human body is an incredibly complex and created wonder. Learn about the amazing functions of each system and understand that you are made in God’s image! 

The World of Animals: Discover how each animal was designed by God to be unique, from cuddly mammals and slimy frogs to jellyfish, butterflies, and bacteria. Get ready for an exciting adventure! 

Textbook(s) Needed: Masterbooks, God’s Design For Life. Please purchase both the Teacher’s Guide and the Textbook. A materials fee of $25 per term will be collected by the instructor. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, twice weekly. Ala Carte Price: $480 per 16-week term 

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Basic Spanish
Grades 1-8
Instructor: Mr. Mora

Course Description: In this course, students will be learning how to speak and form sentences through vocabulary words, pronunciation practice, reading short stories/poetry, singing songs, and much more. We will practice by repetition and playing games. We will have fun learning Spanish together!

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

*Supplies Needed: *If you already took Spanish in the 2022-2023 school year, please keep your workbooks from last year! We will be referring to them throughout the year. For the books listed below, please find your grade and purchase the books under that level. If you already have 1 or more of the books, only purchase the books you do not currently have, but bring all books listed below to class.  

Textbooks: For kindergarten up to 2nd grade, the textbook is Beautiful Mundo volume one (this curriculum is meant for 36 weeks) so it would be for both Fall and Spring. 

https://www.beautifulmundo.com/volume-one-curriculum

Grades 3rd-4th

Skill Builders Spanish Workbook for Kids, Grades K-5 Spanish I Workbook for Alphabet, Numbers, Vocabulary and More https://a.co/d/cNZgX5n

Carson Dellosa – Skill Builders Spanish II Workbook, for Grades K–5, 80 Pages With Answer Key https://a.co/d/iPTdQVr

Grades 6th-8th

Carson Dellosa Skill Builders Spanish I Workbook—Grades 6-8 Reproducible Spanish Workbook With Spanish Vocabulary, Common Words and Phrases for Conversational Skills (80 pgs) https://a.co/d/5LFR0j3

Carson Dellosa | Skill Builders: Spanish 2 Workbook | 6th–8th Grade, 80pgs https://a.co/d/ejlWHeg

There was some confusion on the books last semester because of the combined class so if your child already has one of the books, order the one they don’t have.

Ala Carte Price: $275 per 16-week term 

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Spanish 1 (High School)

Grades 9-10

Ericka Lazenby

Course Description: Students will not only learn about Spanish, but learn to communicate at a novice-high level. All chapters will present vocabulary and grammar within the context of the theme. Cultural studies infuse the text from the artwork down to the activities, with a heavy focus on developing a biblical worldview. Homework and projects will be assigned.

Supplies needed: Text BJU Press Spanish 1, 3rd edition  

Ala Carte Price: Class meets for 60 minutes twice weekly ($480)

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Theater Class 

Grades 3-8 

Instructor: Joel Absalom 

Course Description: Students will learn the fundamentals of basic acting including voice work (speaking from the diaphragm, voice projection and clear pronunciation), improvisation (developing skills of thinking on the fly, trusting their instinct, reacting to what’s in front of them, and staying present in the moment), as well as general acting. Regardless of whether your child wants to pursue a career in acting, this training helps students to develop basic skills like communication, memorization and public speaking. This class is scalable meaning the instructor has ample opportunity to reduce or increase the difficulty level. 

Class meets for 60 minutes, once per week. 

Ala Carte Price: $240 per 16-week term 

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World History- High School
Grades 9-10
Instructor: Joel Absalom

Course Description:Historical content covered includes Mesopotamia, the Jewish Exile, Egyptian life, Greece, life in Athens, Roman life, Early Church history, Indian (South Asian) history, Persian history, Chinese history, the Middle Ages, the Crusades, the Renaissance, the Reformation, German history, the World Wars, and South Africa. This class will include homework and projects.

Supplies needed: Masterbooks, High School World History Curriculum Pack

Class meets twice weekly

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Ala Carte Price: $480 per 16-week term

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Write From The Beginning 

Grades 3-8 

Instructor: Mrs. Jane Layton 

Course Description: Write from the Beginning…and Beyond is a comprehensive writing program that uses Thinking Maps to build a strong foundation for writing across all genres and content areas. It is FUN! Students will learn to write personal narratives, imagine narratives, and information/expository in a meaningful, creative, and fun way. I choose interesting and/or funny Literature stories to help students learn to enjoy and even love writing. Imagination stories are done in collaborative groups. Students create silly stories using basic writing elements to complete them and act them out! Information/Expository writing explores subjects students are already interested in like favorite animals. Students learn to love writing when they are enjoying it. Almost all work is done in class, unless your child is absent. 

For the Level 2 class, persuasive writing may also be covered. 

Class meets for 90 minutes, once weekly. 

Ala Carte price: $360 per 16-week term. (This course is a two-term course. Each term costs $360 and you will need to register for the Spring 2024 term.) 

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Writing Foundations
Grades 2-3
Instructor: Amber Rivera

Course Description: This class is for students needing to learn and/or master sentence writing independently.  Students will be taught to edit their work, understand a topic sentence, create supporting sentences, and begin to learn the mapping process for a paragraph. Spelling and punctuation will also be taught and reviewed. 

 Textbook needed: Blackbird & Co- Parts of Speech-One True Sentence “A” Bundle. (Workbook and cards) https://blackbirdandcompany.com/product/one-true-sentence-parts-of-speech-bundle/

Class meets for 90 mins, once weekly.h

Ala Carte price: $360 per 16-week term. (This course is a two-term course. Each term costs $360 and you will need to register for the Spring 2024 term.) 

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INFLUENCE LEARNING CENTER’S CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM 

Grade Levels: 6th– 12th (with the exception of Acting, which is open for students 8th-12th grade.) The Creative Arts Program (“CAP”) at Influence Learning Center is a pre-professional training program for visual and performing arts. Courses meet weekly for 90 minutes from 3:30-5:00. Classes are open to traditional homeschooling students as well as public and private school students in Orange County. The 16-week semester will culminate in “capstone” projects where students will exhibit their newfound skill set. 

Courses Offered: 

Acting 

Instructor: Joel Absalom 

Course Description: Our Capstone Acting class is designed for students between grades 8-12 with a desire to pursue acting in any capacity. Whether students have an interest in professional acting or simply want to try something new, all are welcome and this will be an enlightening, rigorous but also fun class. Some of the things we will cover are how to audition, breaking down a script, how to pick and perform a monologue, scene work, how to be a Christian in the arts, and voice for the actor. 

Class price: $600 per 16 week term 

(For students in 8th grade through high school) 

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Graphic Apparel 2 

Instructor: Veronica DeLuca 

Course Description: This course is a continuation of the learning process for students who have taken our Intro to Graphic Products and Apparel Course and want to continue to make more complex designs, larger runs of their designs or have an interest in starting a graphic apparel business. In this course, students will learn skills for creating multi-color, multi-layer, and mixed medium apparel. They’ll learn how to use heat transfer vinyl and screen printing to showcase their designs on different kinds of fabrics and learn how to layer different textures and materials to bring their design visions to life. We will go over the creation and ordering process as well as the basics of starting a small business. 

Class Price: $600 per 16-week term 

Materials Fee: $50 

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Intro to Graphic Design and Branding
Instructor: Veronica DeLuca 

Course Description: Students will learn to create a strong brand identity and how to take it from conception to completion. The skills learned in this course are applicable to all modern day businesses and are a vital tool for starting to grow a business. All experience levels are welcome. 

Capstone Project: Students will present their brand concept, logo and design collateral as well as learn to effectively communicate the strategy behind their brand. 

Class price: $600 per 16-week term 

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Intro to Midi Keyboard Instructor: Chino Gonzalez 

Course Description: MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. Students will learn to take their music to the next level with the use of sound effects and modulations; sound design, introduction to recording; and how to navigate in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Students can use a variety of sound hosts including Garage Band, Ableton and Mainstage. Students should have a basic understanding of how to navigate an IPad or Laptop. Acceptable hardware would include a Laptop or IPad. 

Class price: $600 per 16-week term. If Students have Apple products, Garage Band is a free platform. However, if students wish to use an industry standard DAW such as Ableton there is an additional license fee. Students will also need to purchase a MIDI controller. 

(Instructor will provide list of recommended products) 

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Telling Your Story Through Film Production 

Instructor: David Lazenby 

Course Description: Students will learn the technical and artistic skills required to make and produce a short film. Throughout the semester students will work with each other to build their films and learn to work as a team to create their films. They will learn the basics of camera operation, how to edit their films, how to direct actors, and how to convey their stories to others. The skills learned in this class will be beneficial for any team-based work environment as they learn to work with each other and work through problems. 

Class price: $600 per 16-week term 

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Timeless Fashion Instructor: Emma Birlea Course Description: 

This course will focus on studying the concept of style. What it is and how everyone is made in God’s image with a unique style, intentional body, and specific characteristics that are meant to enhance our image and propose here on Earth. By the end of the course the students will learn essential differences between classic, trendy and timeless style, as well as how they can find their own. 

Class price: $600 per 16-week term 

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