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Tuition Note: The prices listed on class description are formulated on a 3-tier system based on the date of registration. See the handbook for details.
2021-2022 CHAT Classes
Science
For assistance in choosing the correct class, see our class track guidelines.
| Grades | Tutor | Course Description | |
| Applied Engineering | 7-9 | Laura Kirkwold | 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 | DeAnn Gerdin | Apologia Physical Science course including lectures, labs, and demonstrations. Topics include earth science, pre-chemistry, and pre-physics. |
| 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 Both classes are almost full. |
| 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, providing excellent preparation for the student that is planning to take chemistry in college or pursue a science major |
| 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) (Offered in 2022-23) |
| 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) |
| Physics | 10-12 | DeAnn Gerdin | Apologia Physics course for students who have completed Algebra 1 and Geometry. It is 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 | Kim Witthuhn | 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 | Sonja Hettinga | 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 | Kim Witthuhn | A look at world geography through the lens of culture and history. (This class is offered every other year. It will be offered again in 2022-23) |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 This class
is almost full. |
| 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) This class is almost full. |
| Statistics Unit | 9-12 | Kim Nelson | A 3-week online statistics unit (2nd semester) |
| 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. This
class is FULL. |
| 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. This class is almost full. |
| 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 | Sonja Hettinga | Techniques and formats to transform passive writing into active writing (full year class or by semester) |
Speech
| Course Name | Grades | Tutor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. High Speech | 7-8 |
Andrea Merboth
|
A fun introduction to public speaking for Jr. High students (1st semester only) |
| 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) |
| Girls Fitness | 7-12 | Sarah Nelson | A fun, upbeat strength-building class for girls of all ability levels. |
| 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) |
| Swing Dancing | 8-12 | Kim Nelson | A class to learn to swing dance |
Performing Arts
| Course Name | 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 2021-22 ) |
| Beginning Guitar Group Lesson | 7-10 | Chris Depoian | A small group guitar lesson open to students who are new to the guitar (This class is not offered 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) |
| Encore! | 7-12 | Andrea Orem | Encore! - A dynamic home school ensemble with an emphasis on singing technique and performance (full year strongly recommended) |
| Grace Notes | 7 | Andrea Orem | 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 (1st semester only) |
Arts
| Course Name | Grades | Tutor | Course Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Art Exploration | 9-12 | Sandy Adler | An advanced art class that will explore familiar and new mediums (This class is not offered in 2021-22 but will be offered again in 2022-23 ) |
| 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. (This class is not offered in 2021-22 but will be offered again in 2022-23 ) |
| The 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) |
| The Art of Creation | 7-12 | Andrea Merboth | The Art of Creation combines a look into several scientific disciplines plus exploring the art of watercolor, chalk pastel and 3-D art (2nd semester only) This class has been canceled for this year. |
| 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) This class is almost full. |
| 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.
(This class is not offered in 2021-22 but will be offered again
in 2022-23 )
|
| 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. |
| Photography - Product and Marketing 1 | 7-12 | Tina Culbertson | An introduction to the exciting world of product and marketing photography. (1st semester only) |
| Photography: Studio and Landscapes | 7-12 | Tina Culbertson | New curriculum for Studio and Landscape photography. (1st semester class, offered again in 2022-23) |
| Photgraphy: Events and Action | 7-12 | Tina Culbertson | New curriculum for Event and Action photography. (2nd semester class, offered again in 2022-23) |
| 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. (2nd semester only) |
| Docs, Sheets, and Slides! | 7-9 | Sam Adjei | An Introduction to Office Applications (word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations) |
| Intro to Computer Programming and Web Design | 7-12 | Sam Adjei | An introduction to Computer Programming and Web Design, including operating systems and applications |
| Logic and Leadership | 8-12 | Angela O'Dell | A course to develop your high schooler’s logic and leadership skills. |
| Jr. Hi Girls Dgroup | 7-8 | Hayley Plaisted | A group that will meet weeky to hang out, be challenged, and grow in faith and character. |
| 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. |
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 History Assistant | 7-12 | Sonja Hettinga | Assisting in the eCHAT History class. |
| eCHAT Math Assistant | 7-12 | Lisa Berscheid | Assisting in an eCHAT Math Enrichment class. |
| eCHAT Music Assistant | 7-12 | Andrea Orem | Assisting in an eCHAT music class. |
| eCHAT Science Assistant | 7-12 | Sarah Schultz 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 | |
| Chemistry or Honors Chemistry | 10-12 | Laura Kirkwold | High school chemistry helps prepare students for the CLEP test. |
| 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 |