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Tuition Note: The prices listed on class description are for the Tier 1 registration period. See the handbook for details.
2020-2021 CHAT Classes
Science
For assistance in choosing the correct class, see our class track guidelines.
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| Applied Engineering | 7-9 | Laura Glassel | Enter into the world of engineering through a series of in-class hands-on projects. |
| General Science | 7-9 | Laura Kirkwold | Apologia General Science course including labs and demonstrations, covering general foundations, fossils, and creation vs. evolution in first semester, and life science in second semester |
| Physical Science | 8-10 | Laura Glassel | Apologia Physical Science course including labs and demonstrations, covering earth science and pre-chemistry in first semester, and pre-physics in second semester. |
| Biology | 9-12 | DeAnn Gerdin | A college-prep high school Apologia Biology course designed to teach the study of life from the microscopic level to the ecology level all from a biblical perspective with quality, hands on laboratory experiments |
| Chemistry | 10-12 | Laura Kirkwold | Apologia high school chemistry course along with lab, which exercises the student's practical-problem-solving skills and scientific reasoning |
| Honors Chemistry | 10-12 | Laura Kirkwold | Apologia high school chemistry course along with Spectrum's lab, which exercises the student's practical-problem-solving skills and scientific reasoning |
| Art of Anatomy A | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | This class class combines life sciences with drawing/watercolor as an endeavor to see the masterful work of God. (1st semester only) |
| Art of Anatomy B | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | This class class combines life sciences with drawing/watercolor as an endeavor to see the masterful work of God. (1st semester only) (Offered in 2021-22) |
| Physics | 10-12 | DeAnn Gerdin | Apologia Physics course designed to inspire students to discover how matter and energy interact in God's creation. Lessons, hands-on labs, and collaborative group work are used to investigate fundamental concepts in physics. |
Social Studies
For assistance in choosing the correct class, see our class track guidelines.
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| American History & Literature | 9-12 | Michelle Griep | History is drama with enormous consequence--which is exactly how this high school level class will be presented via a combined medium of literature and textbook. |
| Civics | 9-12 | Michelle Griep | A study of how our government, economic, and political
systems are supposed to operate as defined by our founding
fathers |
| Cultural World Geography | 9-12 | Laura Glassel | A look at world geography through the lens of culture and history. |
| High School World History | 9-12 | Angela O'Dell | This class is about making connections through observation, discussion, and exploration, as we journey from Creation through the Modern Age. (This class is offered every other year. It will be offered again in 2021-22) |
| Jr. High Cultural Geography | 7-8 | Laura Johnson | A class that explores geographic areas, cultures, religions, governments, and current events around the world. |
| Jr. High World History | 7-8 | Sarah Nelson | A course that follows the development of human civilization from the beginning of recorded history. |
| Worldview | 9-12 | Michelle Dikken | A comparative religious and philosophy course using Summit
Worldview Academy materials to teach students how to understand
and apply the Christian world view (This class is not being
offered this year.) |
| World Wars I & II | 9-12 | Sarah Nelson | A course exploring World War I and World War II and how it has shaped our world. |
Math
For assistance in choosing the correct class, see our class track guidelines.
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| Pre-Algebra | 7-9 | Kim Nelson | A course designed to prepare students for Algebra 1 |
| Algebra 1 | 8-10 | Kim Nelson | Algebra 1 is a first level algebra class preparing students
for Algebra 2
|
| Geometry | 8-12 |
Kim Nelson |
The study of geometry including the construction of proofs
|
| Algebra 2 | 9-12 | Kim Nelson | A continuation and extension of Algebra 1 and equivalent to a College Algebra course (CLEP eligible) |
| Pre-Calculus | 10-12 | Kim Nelson | A high school/college level course (CLEP eligible) |
Writing, Language Arts, Literature
For assistance in choosing the correct class, see our class track guidelines.
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| English A | 7-8 | Kim Witthuhn | A course intended to introduce students to
formal writing and literary analysis, with a strong emphasis on
grammar and vocabulary. |
| English B | 8-9 | Kim Witthuhn | A course intended to expand students’ proficiency in formal essay writing and literary analysis, with a strong emphasis on grammar and vocabulary. |
| Writing 1- Basic Composition | 9-12 | Tammy Prichard |
A high school writing course focused on building good writing
techniques, reviewing grammar, and analyzing literature.
|
| Writing 2 - Advanced Composition | 10-12 | Tammy Prichard | A high school writing course focused on more
complicated essays, documentation principles, advanced grammar,
and literary analysis.
|
| Writing 3 - Writing and Research | 10-12 | Tammy Prichard | In addition to improving their academic writing skills, students will focus on writing longer papers, developing research skills and using proper documentation. |
| Creative Writing | 8-12 | Michelle Griep | Techniques and formats to transform passive writing into active writing (full year class or by semester) |
Speech
| Course Name | Grades | Tutor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Speaking and Debate | 7-12 |
Andrea Merboth
|
Most people are quite uncomfortable speaking in public, yet Christians need to be a voice in the conversations. Public Communications is a course to train students to be competent, interesting and comfortable speakers. |
Foreign Languages
| Course Name | Grades | Tutor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign Language 1 | 7-12 | Jill Mann-Porvaznik | An introductory course in ASL sign language |
| Sign Language 2 | 7-12 | Jill Mann-Porvaznik | A second year course in ASL sign language |
| Sign Language 3 | 8-12 | Jill Mann-Porvaznik | A third year course in ASL sign language |
| Sign Language 4 | 9-12 | Jill Mann-Porvaznik | A fourth year course in ASL sign language |
| Spanish 1 | 7-12 | Sue Welsh |
First year high school Spanish |
| Spanish 2 | 8-12 | Sue Welsh | Second year high school Spanish |
|
Spanish 3 |
9-12 |
Sue Welsh | Third year high school Spanish |
Physical Education and Health
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| Ballroom, Swing & Salsa | 8-12 | Kim Nelson | A course exploring different styles of partner dancing (1st semester only) (This class is not offered in 2020-21 but will be offered again in 2021-22 ) |
| Girls Self Defense | 7-12 | Peter Sterling | A class designed specifically for women's self defense |
| Karate & Self Defense | 7-12 | Peter Sterling | A Christ centered class in karate and self defense. |
| Salsa Rueda | 8-12 | Kim Nelson | An interactive, partner-changing Latin dance (2nd semester only) |
Performing Arts
| Course Name | Grades | Tutor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acting for the Camera | 9-12 | Katie Plaisted | A class that explores the art of bringing a performance to the big screen. (2nd semester class) (This class is not offered in 2020-21 but will be offered again in 2021-22 ) |
| Ballroom, Swing & Salsa | 8-12 | Kim Nelson | A course exploring different styles of partner dancing (1st semester only) (This class is not offered in 2020-21 but will be offered again in 2021-22 ) |
| Drama Class | 7-12 |
Andrea Merboth |
A course in learning dramatic skills such as acting, building voice animation, and physical expression (1st semester only) |
| Mosaic Choir | 7-12 | Andrea Orem | Encore! - A dynamic home school choir with an emphasis on singing technique and performance (by semester or full year) |
| Grace Notes | 7 | TBD | A singing group and music course (mostly) studying singing, also music appreciation and musical notation and theory (for CHAT 7th graders and eCHAT 5th and 6th graders) |
| Guitar & Strings Lessons | 7-12 | Chris Depoian | One-on-one
lessons in guitar, ukulele, bass guitar or mandolin catered to
the individual that focuses on techniques, songs, note reading and music theory (semester class) |
| Salsa Rueda | 8-12 | Kim Nelson | An interactive, partner-changing Latin dance (2nd semester only) |
| Swing Dancing | 8-12 | Kim Nelson | A class to learn to swing dance |
Arts
| Course Name | Grades | Tutor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-D Art | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | A hands-on class that explores the art of simple sculpture, texture, and design (2nd semester only) |
| Advanced Art Exploration | 9-12 | Sandy Adler | An advanced art class that will explore familiar and new mediums (This class is not offered in 2020-21 but will be offered again in 2021-22 ) |
| Art Learning by Leonardo | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | An exploration of artists, who they were and what they did, and the incorporation of those same skills into the students own art style. |
| The Art of Anatomy A | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | This class class combines life sciences with drawing/watercolor as an endeavor to see the masterful work of God. (1st semester only) |
| The Art of Moviemaking | 7-12 | Katie Plaisted | A hands-on class where your student can walk through the entire video production process of making a movie and learn how to responsibly use the power of film to shine for Christ. |
| Beginning Oil Pastels | 7-12 | Sandy Adler | An introduction to the use of color and painting through the medium of high-quality oil pastels. (2nd semester only) |
| Drawing Basics | 7-12 | Sandy Adler | A class that provides a solid foundation in drawing basics (1st semester only) |
| Mixed Media A | 8-12 | Sandy Adler | An intermediate class where students work in the mediums of
pen and ink, watercolor pencil, and compressed charcoal, as well
as continuing at a more advanced level with oil pastel.
|
| Mixed Media B | 8-12 | Sandy Adler | An intermediate class where students work in the mediums of pen and ink, watercolor pencil, and compressed charcoal, as well as continuing at a more advanced level with oil pastel. (This class is not offered in 2020-21 but will be offered again in 2021-22 ) |
| Photography: Studio and Landscapes | 7-12 | Tina Culbertson | New curriculum for Studio and Landscape photography. (1st semester class) |
| Photgraphy: Events and Action | 7-12 | Tina Culbertson | New curriculum for Event and Action photography. (2nd semester class) |
| Technical Storytelling | 9-12 | Katie Plaisted | A course that explores communication through the art of visual media using Cinematography, Lighting, Sound Design, and Editing. (This class is not offered in 2020-2021 but will be offered again in 2021-22 ) |
| Watercolor | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | A course that will explore the very versatile, but sometimes tricky medium of watercolor art (2nd semester only) |
Electives
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| ACT Test Prep and College Essays | 10-12 | Tammy Prichard | This course is designed to prepare students for the ACT test multiple choice sections, the writing component of the ACT and SAT, and college application essays. (1st semester only) |
| Intro to Computer Programming and Web Design | 7-12 | Sam Adjei | An introduction to Computer Programming and Web Design, including operating systems and applications |
| Jr. Hi Girls Dgroup | 7-8 | Katie Plasisted & Hayley Plaisted | A group that will meet weeky to hang out, be challenged, and grow in faith and character. |
| Logic and Leadership | 8-12 | Angela O'Dell | A course to develop your high schooler’s logic and leadership skills. |
| Sr. High Girls Dgroup | 9-12 | TBD | A group that will meet weeky to hang out, be challenged, and grow in faith and character. |
| Jr. High Guys Dgroup | 7-8 | TBD | A group that will meet weeky to hang out, be challenged, and grow in faith and character. |
| Sr. High Guys Dgroup | 9-12 | TBD | A group that will meet weeky to hang out, be challenged, and grow in faith and character. |
| Robotics 1 | 7-10 | Laura Glassel | An introductory course in robotics and programming. (1st semester class) (This class is offered every other year. It will be offered again in 2021-22) |
| Robotics 2 | 7-10 | Laura Glassel | An intermediate course in robotics and programming. (2nd semester class) (This class is offered every other year. It will be offered again in 2021-22) |
Teacher Assistant for eCHAT
For CHAT students who are interested in working with an elementary teacher in an eCHAT class.
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| eCHAT Kindergarten Enrichment | K | Lisa Berscheid | Assisting in the kindergarten eCHAT class. |
| eCHAT Art Assistant | 7-12 | Kara Hammond and Andrea Merboth | Assisting in an eCHAT art class. |
| eCHAT 1st Grade Assistant | 7-12 | Christina Sluka | Assisting in the eCHAT 1st grade class. |
| eCHAT 2nd Grade Assistant | 7-12 | Joni Mockler | Assisting in the eCHAT 2nd grade class. |
| eCHAT Gym Assistant | 7-12 | Michael Nelson | Assisting in an eCHAT gym class. |
| Kindergarten Enrichment | 7-12 | Lisa Berscheid | Assisting in the Kindergarten class. |
| eCHAT Math Assistant | 7-12 | Lisa Berscheid | Assisting in an eCHAT Math Enrichment class. |
| eCHAT Music Assistant | 7-12 | Karen Bjorlin | Assisting in an eCHAT music class. |
| eCHAT Science Assistant | 7-12 | DeAnn Gerdin and Laura Kirkwold | Assisting in an eCHAT science class. |
| eCHAT Writing Assistant | 7-12 | Bonita Jerome and Laura Johnson | Assisting in an eCHAT Writing Enrichment class. |
CLEP Eligible Classes
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| CLEP Chemistry workshops | 10-12 | Laura Kirkwold | A 5-session companion class for students in Chemistry to prepare them to take the CLEP test for college credit. |
| Algebra 2 | 9-12 | Kim Nelson | A continuation and extension of Algebra 1 and equivalent to a College Algebra course |
| Pre-Calculus | 10-12 | Kim Nelson | A high school/college level course |