enrichment day
“Those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Fees for Enrichment Day:
K-8 Classes:
Spanish with Kate Tillery & Sign Language with Hannah & Stacy Pickens:
$80 per semester for 1st child/$35 for 2nd,etc.
Spring Schedule for Spanish and Sign Language:
1:00pm K-4 Spanish in Room 304; gr. 5-8 ASL in the Fireside Room
2:00pm K-4 ASL in the Fireside Room; gr. 5-8 Spanish in Room 304
8-12 Classes:
Government & Economics
English (Literary Analysis)
$40 per month for each class
GRADES 8-12 CLASSES
Government PDF
This is a one semester in-depth study of the founding documents to give students a deep and accurate understanding of the principles that framed our Republic. Classical learning techniques are emphasized. The student will gain research and study skills that build academic skill and character. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written to be understood by the common citizen, reading and thoroughly understanding these documents are the goal of this course. This course teaches a Biblical view of law and government, the Founding Fathers - their beliefs and worldview, the Declaration of Independence, and a detailed study of the entire Constitution with review, discussion, and tests.
Curriculum
A Guide for Learning and Teaching the Declaration of Independence and The u.S. Constitution by Joseph Andrews
Economics PDF
This course challenges students to think seriously about the key elements of basic economics. The core textbook, Common Sense Economics, is an easy to understand book that explains economic principles using everyday language and easy to understand illustrations and examples. Course includes an excellent introduction to economics and public policy, exploring the proper role of government in a free society. John Stossel’s DVDs are full of real-world examples that offer practical insights on how to identify and understand key economic principles that shape our lives, decisions, interactions, and governmental policies. These videos will enable the student to see just what the given principle looks like in the world around them. Another video used in this course, “The ultimate Resource”, will look at the “before and after” lives of individuals and families, whose lives are changing in spectacular ways as a result of free market incentives. Micro and Macro economic principles will be covered in this course.
Curriculum
Common Sense Economics by Dr. James Gwartney, Dr. Richard Stroup, Dr. Dwight Lee
Seven Principles of Sound Public Policy by Lawrence Reed
English (Literary Analysis) PDF
This course will teach the student how to read, infer, analyze, and write about literature. Additionally, it will teach the student to recognize an author’s worldview and exercise discernment when reading. The student will review basic paragraph and essay formats as they write about literature. Course topics include analytical techniques; reading with understanding by analyzing the plot, examining the types of conflict and analyzing themes – finding truth through the power of the story. Literary devices, or tools of the writer, will be taught as well. Poetry by Chaucer, Watts, and Newton will be analyzed, memorized, and recited. The Bible will be used to teach forms of imager; similes, personification, metaphors, and symbolism. We will cover four English writers; Shakespeare, Dickens, Stevenson, and Orwell. The student will study one to three pieces of literature from each author. Shakespeare will be read out loud in class, as it is meant to be. Some pieces will be analyzed by watching a well produced video in place of reading the book. This by no means minimizes the Importance of reading great literature, but allows the student to analyze all the elements of fiction as he watches a video. This will also teach the student to view a movie with a critical eye rather than just “consuming” it without reasoning. Books to be studied: Comedy of Errors and The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare; A Christmas Carol, Nicholas Nickleby, and Great Expectations by Charles Dickens; The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson; Animal Farm by George Orwell.
Curriculum
Comedy of Errors by Shakespeare
The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare
Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
Animal Farm by George Orwell
GRADES K-8 CLASSES
Spanish
Kate Tillery makes this course enjoyable with her very own curriculum. All who have taken this course just love her teaching style.
American Sign Language
The basics of ASL will be taught; the fingerspelled alphabet, numbers, nouns, verbs and all the elements of the rich language of ASL. Bible verses and songs will be taught also. Handouts will be given for practice at home to prepare for the next week's lesson.
If you have any questions, please contact our Director: susan@gvchs.org