Tutor: Tiffany Griffin | tiffanygriffin28@yahoo.com
Grades: 8th-12th Class Limit: 6-12 Time: Thurs 2:55p-4:15p
Textbook: None
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: $378 (9 payments of $28 tutor, $14 operational)
Supply Fee: $50
In this class students will participate in five unit studies over classic literature. There will also be extra reading at home. The students will be able to pick out projects that they will like to do at the end of each unit study. The goal of this year’s reading list is to, at least, read and review 20 books. Along with each unit studied, students will watch the corresponding movie to see how it differs from the book. This class introduces writings from around the world that students, otherwise, might never have read on their own.
World Literature
Composition 2
Tutor: Amy Bowe
Grades: 9th-10th Class Limit: 4-8 Time: Thurs 12:05p-1:25p
Textbook: None
Prerequisite: Strong foundation in grammar
Class Fee: $423 (9 payments of $27 tutor, $20 operational/lab)
Supply Fee: $30
Composition 2 is an introduction to high school-level writing, with an emphasis on writing mechanics used in structuring paragraphs and basic essays. We will focus on writing expository, descriptive, and persuasive essays, in addition to developing creative pieces to share in class. Students will learn elements of literary analysis through novel units. Plus, students will receive a heavy dose of in-class consultation, meaning they’ll need to be able to write and revise under tutor supervision during class. Students will routinely share revised pieces with the class. Students will be expected to read assigned novels outside of class. Supply fees include supplemental material/books, copies, and related materials.
Grades: 9th-10th Class Limit: 4-8 Time: Thurs 12:05p-1:25p
Textbook: None
Prerequisite: Strong foundation in grammar
Class Fee: $423 (9 payments of $27 tutor, $20 operational/lab)
Supply Fee: $30
Composition 2 is an introduction to high school-level writing, with an emphasis on writing mechanics used in structuring paragraphs and basic essays. We will focus on writing expository, descriptive, and persuasive essays, in addition to developing creative pieces to share in class. Students will learn elements of literary analysis through novel units. Plus, students will receive a heavy dose of in-class consultation, meaning they’ll need to be able to write and revise under tutor supervision during class. Students will routinely share revised pieces with the class. Students will be expected to read assigned novels outside of class. Supply fees include supplemental material/books, copies, and related materials.
Composition 4
Tutor: Teresa Bringle
Grades: 11th-12th Class Limit: 8-16 Time: Tues, 2:55p-4:15p
Textbook: None
Prerequisite: Comp 3 or equivalent writing experience; strong foundation in grammar
Class Fee: $423 (9 payments of $27 tutor, $20 operational/lab)
Supply Fee: $30
Composition 4 is a college preparatory class that focuses almost exclusively on developing the skills students will need to succeed at collegiate-level writing. Students will write argumentative, literary, and analytical papers in order to learn not just writing but also collegiate-level research, with additional emphasis on proper documentation in MLA and APA formats. Research instruction includes proper source notation, proper paraphrasing, proper quotation, and what is and what is not plagiarism. We will also review/ explore elements of literary analysis, which will require some outside reading. Regular access to Microsoft Word is a must, as well as access to the internet and /or public library. Students who can work independently will do well. Supply fees include supplemental material/books, copies, and related materials.
Grades: 11th-12th Class Limit: 8-16 Time: Tues, 2:55p-4:15p
Textbook: None
Prerequisite: Comp 3 or equivalent writing experience; strong foundation in grammar
Class Fee: $423 (9 payments of $27 tutor, $20 operational/lab)
Supply Fee: $30
Composition 4 is a college preparatory class that focuses almost exclusively on developing the skills students will need to succeed at collegiate-level writing. Students will write argumentative, literary, and analytical papers in order to learn not just writing but also collegiate-level research, with additional emphasis on proper documentation in MLA and APA formats. Research instruction includes proper source notation, proper paraphrasing, proper quotation, and what is and what is not plagiarism. We will also review/ explore elements of literary analysis, which will require some outside reading. Regular access to Microsoft Word is a must, as well as access to the internet and /or public library. Students who can work independently will do well. Supply fees include supplemental material/books, copies, and related materials.
Creative Writing
Tutor: Teresa Bringle
Grades: 9th-12th Class Limit: 4-8 Time: Tues, 12:05p-1:25p
Textbook: None
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: $423 (9 payments of $27 tutor, $14 operational/lab)
Supply Fee: $30
Creative Writing is a great class for the student who wants to hone his or her writing skills or the student who needs to develop confidence in his or her writing ability. The class will explore the various methods and styles of creative writing through fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenplays, songwriting, and the short story. The class will culminate in the publishing of a student work anthology, with writing samples included from each student’s portfolio. No textbook is required for this class. Information will be given to the student through a variety of sources. Supply fees include supplemental material/books, copies, and related materials.
Grades: 9th-12th Class Limit: 4-8 Time: Tues, 12:05p-1:25p
Textbook: None
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: $423 (9 payments of $27 tutor, $14 operational/lab)
Supply Fee: $30
Creative Writing is a great class for the student who wants to hone his or her writing skills or the student who needs to develop confidence in his or her writing ability. The class will explore the various methods and styles of creative writing through fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screenplays, songwriting, and the short story. The class will culminate in the publishing of a student work anthology, with writing samples included from each student’s portfolio. No textbook is required for this class. Information will be given to the student through a variety of sources. Supply fees include supplemental material/books, copies, and related materials.
Reading Frenzy
Tutor: Teresa Bringle
Grades: 8th - 12th Class Limit: 4-8 Time: Tues, 1:30p-2:50
Textbook: None
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: $205 (5payments of $27 tutor, $14 operational)
Supply Fee: $15
Students will read two books - one biography and one science fiction selection from the supplied
book list. Titles were selected to provide a wide range of complexity and content and parents
will be asked to sign off on each student’s selection. Weekly reading outside the class room is
absolutely required. Each genre will be introduced and common elements identified and
discussed. Students will keep a freeform journal as they read and each class period will focus on
genre elements and discussion about how their selection fulfils or contradicts those elements. At
the end of each session students will present a short summary of their selection to the class.
Grades: 8th - 12th Class Limit: 4-8 Time: Tues, 1:30p-2:50
Textbook: None
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: $205 (5payments of $27 tutor, $14 operational)
Supply Fee: $15
Students will read two books - one biography and one science fiction selection from the supplied
book list. Titles were selected to provide a wide range of complexity and content and parents
will be asked to sign off on each student’s selection. Weekly reading outside the class room is
absolutely required. Each genre will be introduced and common elements identified and
discussed. Students will keep a freeform journal as they read and each class period will focus on
genre elements and discussion about how their selection fulfils or contradicts those elements. At
the end of each session students will present a short summary of their selection to the class.
Elementary Language Arts
Tutor: Kellye Rice | kellye@valornet.com
Grades: 3rd-6th Class Limit: 3-10 Time: Tues, 8:30a-9:50a
Textbook: Included in supply fee
Prerequisite: Written paragraph
Class Fee:$369 (9 payments of $27 Tutor, $14 Operational)
Supply Fee: $50
This class will develop a love for reading that enhances all other areas of learning. We will use a variety of materials and methods including worksheets, journaling and reports to get an in depth view of grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and reading. Students will interact in class but will be working from their individual level. Supply fee covers ALL hand-outs, books, notebooks. Students may be added mid-year with tutor’s permission.
Grades: 3rd-6th Class Limit: 3-10 Time: Tues, 8:30a-9:50a
Textbook: Included in supply fee
Prerequisite: Written paragraph
Class Fee:$369 (9 payments of $27 Tutor, $14 Operational)
Supply Fee: $50
This class will develop a love for reading that enhances all other areas of learning. We will use a variety of materials and methods including worksheets, journaling and reports to get an in depth view of grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and reading. Students will interact in class but will be working from their individual level. Supply fee covers ALL hand-outs, books, notebooks. Students may be added mid-year with tutor’s permission.