SCIENCE CLASSES

 Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Astronomy (2nd edition) and Astronomy Notebooking Journal  (2nd edition)

This class begins with a lesson on the nature of astronomy, and then it covers the major structures of our solar system. Starting with the sun and working towards Pluto, the student will learn details about all the planets in the solar system. Along the way, the student will also learn about Earth’s moon, the asteroid belt, and the Kuiper belt. After that, the student will move outside our solar system and learn about the stars and galaxies that make up God’s incredible universe. Finally, we will cover space travel and what it takes to be an astronaut! Class time will be used to review what was read at home to make sure the student understands the concepts in the chapters, with additional interesting information and video clips, and with hands-on, active learning activities.

Each student will need to purchase the text and the companion notebooking journal.  Siblings may share a text, but will need their own notebooking journal. 

Homework for this class is approximately 2-3 hours per week

Astronomy will be offered at 3 times: 

Mondays at Gracepoint  12:45  -1:45 

Tuesdays at Hope Church 10:45-11:45

 Tuesdays at  Hope Church 12:45-1:45                                  

 Tuition is $500 for the year.  A lab/supply fee of $40 is due in July. As we often turn students away, once you have reserved your space, there will be no refunds given after July 1.

Payment options: (Indicate on your registration form which one you would like to use:

1) Write 10 post-dated checks to be cashed each month (Jul 2025-Apr 2026) The first check dated July 1 is $90 because it includes the lab/supply fee.  The remaining 9 checks are $50. These are all turned in with the registration form.

2) Set up auto payments with your bank to arrive at the 1st of the month beginning in August. The first payment of $90 (dated July 1) is due with registration to hold your spot.

3) Divide the tuition in half and turn in two checks. The first payment is $290 dated July 1, and a second payment of $250 is dated Dec 1.

Mail registration form and checks to: Corinne Park  7226 Lorna Road, Montgomery, TX 77316.

Contact information is joncorinne@consolidated.net or 281-770-5964.

General Science with Lab (Apologia): 7th–8th grades

Required time outside class:   2-3 hours per week

 Textbook:  3rd edition of Apologia’s “Exploring Creation with General Science” (ISBN 9781946506573)  The 2nd edition is not compatible with the 3rd edition.  It is not necessary to buy anything other than the text.

 Supplies Needed:  binder (1 ½ inch recommended), 3 dividers labeled “homework” “classwork” “tests”, pencils, notebook paper, and a very basic calculator

 Exploring Creation with General Science is meant to bridge the gap between the elementary sciences and upper-level sciences.  This course is a true “general” science course as its range of topics is broad.  We will cover the basics and history of science, astronomy, the earth sciences, physics, chemistry, and biology.  The text is divided into 14 modules so we will spend approximately 2 weeks per module.

 The hour and a half class time will primarily be spent conducting lab investigations and performing hands on experiments.  Outside work will involve completing homework assignments, reading the text, and studying. 

Tuition:  $550 for the year, split into 10 payments of $55 (due July 2025-April 2026).  A nonrefundable lab fee of $45 is due in July.  There will be no refunds given after July 1st.

 Payment Options:

1. Write 10 post-dated checks to be cashed each month (July 2025-April 2026)
2. Pay by semester ($320 due July 1, 2025 and $275 due December 1, 2025)
3. Pay the entire year ($595)
4. Pay monthly, by semester, or for the entire year using Zelle to judya.doyle@gmail.com

 Mail class registration form and $100 (July tuition + lab fee) to:

Judy Doyle

2510 Riverway Drive

Conroe, TX  77304

Required time outside of class –  3-4 hrs. per week

Exploring Creation with Physical Science   2nd Edition Apologia book set with Solutions and Test Manual, Apologia has a 3rd Ed. that is not compatible with the 2nd Ed., so do not purchase that edition. Teacher has books available for rent if you would prefer that option.  Apologia curriculum provides a detailed introduction to the physical environment and some of the basic laws that make it work. Topics covered will be air, atmosphere, water, the hydrosphere, earth, weather, motion, Newton’s laws, forces, sound, light and astrophysics. Class time will focus on experiments and discussion of the reading. Home assignments will include reading, answering questions, study guides and tests. Students will need a binder for vocabulary, notes, study guides and lab reports.

 Pre-requisite: Students should be studying pre-algebra or higher.  General Science should be completed before Physical Science. If General Science was taken at TTC, student must have passed with a 75 or higher to show readiness for this course.

This class will be offered on Mondays:

  10:30 – 12:00 noon at Gracepoint. 

Tuition is $600 for the year.  A copy fee of $35 is due in July.  As we often turn students away, once you have reserved your space, there will be no refunds given after July 1.

Payment options: (Indicate on your registration form which one you would like to use:

1) Write 10 post-dated checks to be cashed each month (Jul 2025-Apr 2026) The first check dated July 1 is $95 because it includes the lab fee.  The remaining 9 checks are $60. These are all turned in with the registration form.

2) Set up auto payments with your bank to arrive at the 1st of the month beginning in August. The first payment of $95 (dated July 1) is due with registration to hold your spot.

3) Divide the tuition in half and turn in two checks. The first payment is $335 dated July 1, and a second payment of $300 is dated Dec 1.

Mail registration form and checks to: Corinne Park  7226 Lorna Road, Montgomery, TX 77316.

Contact information is joncorinne@consolidated.net or 281-770-5964.

Biology with Lab: 9-12th grade, 1 hour 45 min

This college-preparatory, laboratory-based biology course offers high school students a rigorous introduction to the general study of biology. It begins with a discussion of the general characteristics of living things, the way the living world is organized, the way we scientifically study organisms, how we classify them, how energy flows throughout creation, and the way natural selection works. We will be using the text Discovering Design with Biology by Dr. Jay L. Wile which integrates scientific discovery with a Christian worldview.

During Class:

Class will consist of a time of instruction plus a laboratory (2 credits). The labs will include three types of experiments: household items, dissections, and microscopy.  To earn a lab credit, students must complete all the household experiments plus either the dissection or microscope experiments.  To give an honors credit, the student must complete all experiments. We plan to complete a variety of all three types of experiments including all four dissections: earthworm, crayfish, fish, and frog. Most experiments will be performed in class however a few may need to be completed at home to fulfill credit/honors requirements.

Homework:

Your student will be assigned weekly reading assignments from the text, note taking, answering Comprehension Check questions, lab write ups, end of chapter review questions, and take home tests for each chapter. He or she can expect to spend about 1 hour per day outside of class. We will cover one chapter every 2 weeks. 

Parent’s responsibility will be to ensure these assignments are completed before the next class and administering the take home tests to be returned for me to grade. Please also consider which path is best for your student, either regular credit or honors credit. A lab notebook will also need to be kept as many universities want proof of a laboratory component.

Regular Credit:

To qualify for regular credit, all modules must be completed, all household experiments plus either the dissections or microscopy experiments must be performed, and tests may be taken open book and returned to class for grading.

Honors Credit:

To qualify as an honors credit, all modules must be completed, the tests must be taken closed book, and all experiments must be performed.  In addition, a grade of B or higher must be earned.

Supples & Fees:

Purchase:  

1. Textbook Discovering Design with Biology by Jay L. Wile
2. Chemical splash goggles- must have side shields, seal to face, & anti-fog. Bring goggles to our first class and these will stay at the lab until the end of year.

Other Supplies:

1. Lab Notebook – devoted solely to experiments (can be a simple spiral or a more official one can be purchased on Amazon)
2. Lab coat (optional but recommended) or protective clothing 
3. Either: 
1. Notebook paper plus a binder with 4 dividers labeled as follows: Notes, Comp Checks, Ch Reviews, and Tests  OR
2. Optional student notebook (free printable pdf under “resources” at https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/product/discovering-design-with-biology-textbook/ or for purchase at https://www.rainbowresource.com/083282.html
4. Pens & Pencils
5. Calculator
6. Hair tie for long hair, closed toe shoes, clothing protection, safety goggles

FEES:

$65 monthly tuition for 10 months paid July thru April, $80 lab fee due with July’s payment.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1) Write 10 post-dated checks to be deposited on the first of the month from July to April

2) Set up a scheduled bank draft, Zelle, or Venmo to arrive the 1st of the month

3) Pay ½ by July 1st and other ½ December 1 (preferred) or in full

NOTE: The first payment must include the lab fee to reserve your student’s spot.

As we often turn students away once you reserve your space, there are no refunds given after July 1.

All remaining checks for the year must be given by Orientation to maintain enrollment in class.

There is a full week of school work assigned for students to complete at home.  Before registering, please assess your student’s ability/time to complete the assignments.

DROP POLICY:  Registration for all classes is for a school-year commitment.

If a student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition is required.

If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Lab fees are non-refundable.

CONTACT:  Anna Baird– 281-728-6638 or annabaird75@gmail.com 

Chemstry with Lab: 9-12th grade, 2 hours (recommended prerequisite- Algebra I but can be enrolled)

Using the text Discovering Design with Chemistry by Jay L. Wile, this college-preparatory course covers fundamental aspects of chemistry such as the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gases, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. The student will see how chemistry reveals the amazing design that exists all around us. From the details of atomic structure to the makeup of the very air that we breathe, chemistry shows us the marvelous handiwork of God.

During Class:

Class will consist of a time of instruction plus a lab (2 credits). We will be performing about 2-3 experiments every 2 weeks. To qualify as a lab credit, ¾ of the experiments in the book must be performed. Some experiments may need to be completed at home to fulfill credit/honors requirements.

Homework:

Your student will be assigned weekly reading assignments from the text, note taking, answering Comprehension Check questions, lab write ups, end of chapter review questions, and a take home test for each chapter. He or she can expect to spend about 1 hour per day outside of class. We will cover one chapter every 2 weeks. 

Parent’s responsibility will be to ensure these assignments are completed before the next class and administering the take home tests to be returned to class for me to grade. Please also consider which path is best for your student, either regular credit or honors credit. I will be giving a grade each semester for tests only. The lab notebook will also need to be checked for completion as many universities want proof of a laboratory component.

Regular Credit:

To qualify for regular credit, all modules must be completed, ¾ of the experiments in the book must be performed, and tests may be taken open book and returned to class for grading.

Honors Credit:

To qualify as an honors credit, all modules must be completed, the tests must be taken closed book, and all experiments must be performed.  In addition, a grade of B or higher must be earned.

Supples & Fees:

Purchase:  

1. Textbook Discovering Design with Chemistry by Jay L. Wile
2. Chemical splash goggles; must have side shields, seal to face, & anti-fog. Bring goggles to our first class and these will stay at the lab until the end of year.

Other Supplies:

1. Lab Notebook – devoted solely to experiments (these range in price and can be purchased on Amazon or can be a simple spiral notebook).
2. Lab coat (recommended but optional) or protective clothing 
3. Either: 
1. Notebook Paper plus a binder with 4 dividers labeled as follows: Notes, Comp Checks, Ch Reviews, and Tests  OR
2. Optional student notebook (free printable pdf under “worksheets” at https://bereanbuilders.com/ecomm/product/discovering-design-with-chemistry/ or for purchase at https://www.rainbowresource.com/077249.html
4. Pens & Pencils
5. Scientific Calculator –  TI-30 or higher
6. Hair tie for long hair, closed toe shoes, lab coat, safety goggles

FEES:

$65 monthly tuition for 10 months paid July thru April, $80 lab fee due with July’s payment.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1) Write 10 post-dated checks to be deposited on the first of the month from July to April

2) Set up scheduled bank draft, Zelle, or Venmo to arrive the 1st of the month

3) Pay ½ by July 1st and other ½ December 1 (preferred) or in full

NOTE: The first payment must include the lab fee to reserve your student’s spot.

As we often turn students away once you reserve your space, there are no refunds given after July 1.

All remaining checks for the year must be given by Orientation to maintain enrollment in class.

There is a full week of school work assigned for students to complete at home.  Before registering, please assess your student’s ability/time to complete the assignments.

DROP POLICY:  Registration for all classes is for a school-year commitment.

If a student drops before September 30th, two additional months of tuition is required.

If a student drops after September 30th, the full year’s tuition is required.

Lab fees are non-refundable.

CONTACT:  Anna Baird– 281-728-6638 or annabaird75@gmail.com 

This course will introduce students to the scientific methodologies used in forensic investigations. The curriculum is teacher created over a 10-year span while working with the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. It offers incredibly engaging labs and activities that are designed to keep the interest of today’s modern students while still offering them rich content that is focused on real-world investigations and case studies. The curriculum is designed to target all learning styles and offers differentiated instruction for 9th- 12th-grade students.

 No textbook will be needed. Students must have a phone/electronic device to be able to participate in some of the research-based activities during class.

 Warning: Forensic science contains content that may not be suitable for younger students, as we will be researching actual case studies. If your child is in 9^th or 10^th grade, please reach out to me before registering your child.

 Homework will consist of research activities, case studies, texts to read, as well as video lessons. This will require approximately 2 – 3 hours of homework outside of the classroom.

 A supply list will be available in July. There will be two $35 lab fees due each semester (July 1 & December 1). Classes will be $60.00 per month for ten months.

 To register, please fill out the Training Center registration form and mail it along with your $95.00 ($60 for July + first semester supply fee) payment dated July 1 (first tuition payment) and Aug. 1 post-dated check. Once these items have been received, this will hold your child’s spot in the class.

 The ONLY payment options for this class:

1. Write 10 post-dated checks to be cashed at the first of the month (July 1 – April 1)
2. Pay for the entire year.
3. Pay with 2 post-dated checks for each semester (1^st semester dated July 1 and 2^nd semester dated Dec. 1 should include 2^ndsemester lab fee).

 All post-dated checks must be received before the 1^st day of class (preferably the day of orientation). No refunds will be given for canceling the class after July 1st.

Contact info: Mistie Angelo 281-831-6010, Address: 725 Mountain View Drive, Montgomery, Tx 77356. mistieangelo@outlook.com.