2023-24 School Year Course List
These courses are Gospel Culture Centered, Restored Gospel Doctrine, and Principles Rich.
Academic Classes
Religion - Study Techniques
Have you ever read the scriptures as a Literature or Language study? Oh, you are going to fall in love with this method. We are going to learn how to ask questions and ask more questions! We'll discover types of answers - those that hit the bullseye and those that don't. Words the scriptures use will come alive. The parables, metaphors, and even tiny sentences will come alive like never before. We will pull the tares of false beliefs out of our minds and allow the wheat of truth grow more freely. Some of the whole works will be the Hebrew wedding and the Biblical Tabernacle and their significance to our current lives. :)
We will discover God's hand in His Word and in our own life. ~ taught by Tresta Neil
Language Principles & Practice
Language, as it is connected to Theology, is made up of sounds, words, sentences, and whole works. To help the students keep focused on the big picture of the gospel we will touch on at least three of these branches daily. We will begin with laying the foundation of Language or finding God's purpose for language and then discuss and explore the other branches. this way we are looking at the piece of the Language puzzle and finding their place in the overall picture. this is a two hour class, the first hour will be all together and the second hour we will break up into two groups depending on writing confidence. We will write many different styles and, if there is interest, we will write a school newspaper using the skill of writing articles. ~ taught by Tresta Neil and Brielle Hahn
Hebrew
The Old Testament was written in Hebrew - knowing the meanings of the Hebrew words gives us greater insight into the meaning of the Old Testament. Do you want to learn to read Hebrew? Would you like to better understand Hebrew words in the scriptures? Then this class is for you. By the end of the year, you should be able to read the 100 most often used words in the Bible. Plus, know how to read and write the beautiful words of the Hebrew language. ~ taught by Thom Neil
History - Early Saints & the Apostasy
God has always been consistent in his teachings throughout His Story. This class will begin with the pros and cons of philosophy, Roman history including the Etruscan and Ottoman nations. We will touch on the life of Christ. Our focus will be the religions of this time period and how they changed and morphed depending on the leaders. After the fall of Rome how did the Christian church continue? What are the pros and cons of the rising church? What was the response of the people? The early reformers are fascinating to study, especially Erasmus. ~ taught by Tresta Neil
Literature Principles & Discussion
Literature is the study of "good books" we focus on six types of books: Scripture, the highest quality of literature, biography of the great and fallen, a classic that teaches Christlike character, a drama of Shakespeare, poetry of quality poets, and a nation where providence and character can be learned in a nation. This year will be study the book of Acts and Hebrews in the Scriptures, Augustine, as the Father of the Apostasy, King Lear drama, the classic Beowulf, and great poetry and a nation of the early Christian world. Much of class to be discussions lead by the students. Reading and research will be required outside of class. ~ taught by Tresta Neil and Brielle Hahn
Leadership Development
Learning to think Governmentally is the focus of this class. You will learn more about your role in God's plan and your community. It will concentrate on teaching soft skills, such as communication, team work, and holy habits. You will have the knowledge and understanding of how to become useful and successful adults. Reading outside of class will be required. Some of the books we'll read may include: Do Hard Things, As a Man Thinketh, 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, and the Butterfly Effect ~ taught by Thom and Tresta Neil
Midieval Art
Art is a visual record of "His" story; God is the master artist and beauty is one of his attributes, just look at different flowers or the sunset. In this class we will learn about the Principles of Art: Balance, Proportion, Rhythm and what Michael Ballam calls Love. To appreciate good art we must understand all four principles.
We will discuss and experience each of the elements of Art: point, line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and color and liken them to our lives. We will study the art work of the Rome and the Middle Ages. This year we will focus on the proportions of the human body and learn to draw hands, eyes, ears, mouth, and noses. ~ taught by Tresta Neil
Math Viewed as a Language
Math is the language God used to create the Universe. Math easily testifies of God and his son Jesus, the Christ. In this course we will walk through math concepts and find at least twelve characteristics of God the Father that we can emulate. We will review God's plan of happiness within numbers and shape and learn about certain mathematicians and the natural laws of math they discovered. Math is similar to language and it many pieces, we will treat them the same and analyze each piece (numbers, shape, numeration, measurement, and operations) as it relates to the big picture. The second hour of class will be in break out according to math confidence. We will complete problem solving in the different branches of Math. ~ taught by Tresta Neil and Brielle Hahn
Science of the Body
The short definition of science is the study of truth, God knows all truth, He is omniscience (all truth), which makes him the greatest scientist ever. In this course we will learn about the human body and how to be good stewards over our bodies. We will dive into the kingdom of the human body and its many systems and how they relate to the body of Christ. Each part is a whole within another complete whole. We will also discover how God used body parts as symbols to teach correct and lasting principles. ~ taught by Tresta Neil
Health - Mental / Herbal
A new class: Mental and Emotional health is a language you can always use more of in the world we live in today. Kirsten has been studying and living the results of practicing the tools of mental health. Food, especially herbs, are the cure for most diseases. Jennifer loves and is a faithful user and grower of herbs. You will learn mental heath tools and tips, yoga moves, and herb uses. ~ taught by Kirsten Reynolds and Jennifer Hahn
Geography - Africa
Map making is an art and map reading is a skill. This class will focus on both. Labeling mathematical, physical, and political maps and learning about their culture, the growth of the Church of Jesus Christ in that area, and its beautiful flora and fauna. We will practice map reading of places all over the world. ~ taught by Tresta Neil
Medieval Music & Voice
Music, along with Math, is a language of God. We use music to praise God, to pray, and as a light that guides us home. In this class, we will learn about the Principles of Music: Melody, Harmony, Rhythm, and what Michael Ballam calls Love. High-quality music requires all four.
We will experience all the elements of music: singing, instruments, music theory, movement, dance, performance, and applying the principles of music. We will learn how music was used in Rome and during the middle ages. Thom will teach us the power of our voice. ~ taught by Thom and Tresta Neil
Intro to Spanish
Can you count in Spanish? Add to that the alphabet and colors. But that’s not all! Through a wholistic approach to learning, we will pray, sing, memorize, and recite poems or short stories in order to share new talents with others.
Unlike English, Spanish is one of the easiest languages to read and write. While that will not be our primary focus, students will have the opportunity to practice reading scripture, and other truths, to gain confidence and understanding.
This is a safe and fun place to be vulnerable and practice learning language! If a baby can do it, so can you!
Unlike English, Spanish is one of the easiest languages to read and write. While that will not be our primary focus, students will have the opportunity to practice reading scripture, and other truths, to gain confidence and understanding.
This is a safe and fun place to be vulnerable and practice learning language! If a baby can do it, so can you!
Children of Promise (Wednesday)
Our identity is under attack. Knowing and understanding who we are is paramount. What does it mean to be of a noble birthright? What are Heavenly Father’s promises to us? What are His expectations of us? Through role-playing and other fun activities, our children will gain a deeper sense of their nobility. We are rare and important! Beginning to understand our identity and purpose changes our attitude, how we behave in our relationships, and how we choose to invest our time.
“Man is a spiritual being, a soul, and at some period of his life everyone is possessed with an irresistible desire to know his relationship to the Infinite. . . . There is something within him which urges him to rise above himself, to control his environment, to master the body and all things physical and live in a higher and more beautiful world.” [True to the Faith, comp. Llewelyn R. McKay (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966), p. 244]
“Man is a spiritual being, a soul, and at some period of his life everyone is possessed with an irresistible desire to know his relationship to the Infinite. . . . There is something within him which urges him to rise above himself, to control his environment, to master the body and all things physical and live in a higher and more beautiful world.” [True to the Faith, comp. Llewelyn R. McKay (Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1966), p. 244]
Clubhouse Tuesday & Thursday
Come show what you are working on in your learning journey. Meet new friends. Develop your listening skills and public speaking awareness. Tuesday will focus on Literature. We will read a story, mine for Principle Gems, and learn presentation skills. Thursday will be Creativity Day with different music or story being read while the children bring their own project to work on (your choice of medium - play-dough, legos, paint, clay, chalk, anything parent approved). We will focus on time management skills. Afterward will be a Show and Tell to show what they created and a reflection and progress celebration at the end.
A 30-minute discussion for 8-10-year-olds will be available when needed.
A 30-minute discussion for 8-10-year-olds will be available when needed.
Signature Courses (8 AM)
WORDS of the Scriptures
God uses specific words in His Word. Every word has a reason it was chosen to be used.
This is what we will explore - the words in the scriptures. We will create a word list. This list of words will be explored, analyzed, and their roots found. Many words have their own story, others have cousins that, if learned, enhance the understanding of the original word.
For example, do you know what the word passion means? or what about succor? and how are these two words related? This will be a hands-on learning class as we explore the words together. ~ taught by Tresta Neil
History - Apostasy
God has always been consistent in his teachings throughout His Story. This class will begin with the pros and cons of philosophy, Roman history including the Etruscan and Ottoman nations. We will touch on the life of Christ. Our focus will be the religions of this time period and how they changed and morphed depending on the leaders. After the fall of Rome how did the Christian church continue? The early reformers are fascinating to study, especially Erasmus. ~ taught by Tresta Neil
Science - Body of Christ
The short definition of science is the study of truth, God knows all truth, his omniscience, which makes him the greatest scientist ever. In this course we will learn about the human body and how to be good stewards over our bodies. We will dive into the body of Christ - The kingdom of the human body and its systems. Each part is a whole within another complete whole. We will also discover how God used body parts as symbols to teach correct and lasting principles. ~ taught by Tresta Neil
Ancient Hebrew Culture
The first semester we'll be studying the Hebrew wedding ceremony and its significance to the Second Coming. The second semester will will walk through the Biblical Tabernacle and discover the steps on the covenant path. ~ taught by Tresta Neil
Symbolism in Hebrew Aleph Bet
(Thursday Early Mornings)
A journey through each letter in the Hebrew Aleph Beit is a journey through the covenant path to Godhood. We will learn about the shape and number associated with the letter as well as the script stories and powerful meanings in the writing of the letter. ~ taught by Tresta Neil