HEED Classes:
| High School Science | High School Math | High School Writing |
| High School Grammar | High School History | High School Literature | High School Spanish |
| High School Study Skills
| SAT Prep | High School Art | Middle School Science |
Middle School Writing | Middle School Historical Literature| Middle School Study Skills| Middle School Art
HEED Naples classes are not accredited nor is HEED Naples pursuing accreditation as a school, however if the high school student completes the assigned work to the instructor's satisfaction, the course should be recorded as a high school credit for that area of study.
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Parental Involvement: As with all home education classes, parents are the primary educators, administrators, and disciplinarians of their students. The HEED instructor is the tutor teaching the student in class, while the parent oversees and leads the student during the week. Parents will need to remain involved by: being aware of assignments, due dates, and student progress, as well as providing help for their individual student when needed. Keeping up on all assignments and handing in work on time is crucial for the success of the class and for the course to progress along throughout the year. Not all classes are offered every year.
Course: Physical Science
Instructor: Mrs. Rebecca Silva (mariposamommy@hotmail.com)
Cost: $250.00 (+ TBA Lab Fee)
High School Credit = 1 Credit Science with Labs
This hands-on course delves into such topics as the structure of the earth, the unifying concepts and processes of science, the structure and properties of matter, metric conversions, the chemical composition of air, the atmosphere, the chemical composition of water, the hydrosphere, the catastrophic plate tectonics model, weather, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton's Laws, entropy and conservation of energy, gravity, electromagnetic forces, atomic structure and forces, chemical reactions, radioactive forces, the nature of sound and light waves, stellar evolution, and an introduction to astrophysics. It builds the relationship between science, technology, society and real life. This is a high school science with lab class so there are many experiments which will need to be properly written up as instructed in the syllabus for complete credit.
Text: Apologia Exploring Creation with Physical Science Textbook and the accompanying Solutions and Tests Book. 2nd Edition
Homework: Expect approximately 45 minutes per day of outside work.
Back to TopCourse: Algebra I
Instructor: Sylvan Tutors
Cost: TBA (+ TBA Materials Fee*)
For this cost, Sylvan math classes will meet twice a week, Once on Tuesday during HEED, and again on Thursday at the Sylvan Center(Time TBA).
From formulas to equations, high school math can be overwhelming at times that is why we are very excited to have Sylvan joining the Heed program to teach math this year. Math is critical to your teenager’s success in school and in life, with college just around the corner, you will want to make sure your son or daughter has every advantage to build a solid grade-point average in math while developing a lifelong aptitude for real-world problem solving. Sylvan’s math program is designed to help students think mathematically and retain key concepts to build a foundation of understanding as coursework becomes increasingly challenging in high school and beyond. Sylvan uses their proven track record to teach lessons that are engaging, motivating and rewarding for students.
Topics that will be covered in Algebra I include:
- Linear Equations and Inequalities
- Linear Functions Writing and Graphing
- Linear Systems
- Polynomials and Factoring
- Quadratic and Exponential Functions
- Radical Expressions and Equations
- Rational Expressions and Equations
- Data Analysis
- Probability
Prerequisites A course diagnostic test is required for students wishing to register for this class. (Test can be found on HEED downloads page.)
The purpose of a diagnostic test is not to pass or fail a student, but to show academic readiness. This gives the instructor a realistic view of the student's strengths and weaknesses of the subject matter.
Text: * Access to SylvanMathPrep.com is included in the materials fee and will be used to supplement the class. To view a demo visit their website at www.sylvanmathprep.com
Homework: Students should expect about 20-30 minutes of math homework per day.
Back to TopCourse: Algebra II
Instructor: Sylvan Tutors
Cost: TBA (+ TBA Materials Fee*)
For this cost, Sylvan math classes will meet twice a week, Once on Tuesday during HEED, and again on Thursday at the Sylvan Center(Time TBA).
From formulas to equations, high school math can be overwhelming at times that is why we are very excited to have Sylvan joining the Heed program to teach math this year. Math is critical to your teenager’s success in school and in life, with college just around the corner, you will want to make sure your son or daughter has every advantage to build a solid grade-point average in math while developing a lifelong aptitude for real-world problem solving. Sylvan’s math program is designed to help students think mathematically and retain key concepts to build a foundation of understanding as coursework becomes increasingly challenging in high school and beyond. Sylvan uses their proven track record to teach lessons that are engaging, motivating and rewarding for students.
Topics that will be covered in Algebra II include:
- Equations and Inequalities
- Systems of Equations and Inequalities
- Polynomials
- Exponents and Exponential Functions
- Quadratic Equations and Functions
- Imaginary and Complex Numbers
- Trigonometry
- Statistics and Probability
Prerequisites A course diagnostic test is required for students wishing to register for this class. (Test can be found on HEED downloads page.)
The purpose of a diagnostic test is not to pass or fail a student, but to show academic readiness. This gives the instructor a realistic view of the student's strengths and weaknesses of the subject matter.
Text: * Access to SylvanMathPrep.com is included in the materials fee and will be used to supplement the class. To view a demo visit their website at www.sylvanmathprep.com
Homework: Students should expect about 20-30 minutes of math homework per day.
Back to TopCourse: Geometry
Instructor: Sylvan Tutors
Cost: TBA (+ TBA Materials Fee*)
For this cost, Sylvan math classes will meet twice a week, Once on Tuesday during HEED, and again on Thursday at the Sylvan Center(Time TBA).
From formulas to equations, high school math can be overwhelming at times that is why we are very excited to have Sylvan joining the Heed program to teach math this year. Math is critical to your teenager’s success in school and in life, with college just around the corner, you will want to make sure your son or daughter has every advantage to build a solid grade-point average in math while developing a lifelong aptitude for real-world problem solving. Sylvan’s math program is designed to help students think mathematically and retain key concepts to build a foundation of understanding as coursework becomes increasingly challenging in high school and beyond. Sylvan uses their proven track record to teach lessons that are engaging, motivating and rewarding for students.
Topics that will be covered in Algebra II include:
- Reasoning, Lines, and Angles
- Properties of Triangles and Quadrilaterals
- Properties of Circles and Three-Dimensional Figures
- Similar Triangles and Transformations
- Advanced Triangle Applications
Prerequisites A course diagnostic test is required for students wishing to register for this class. (Test can be found on HEED downloads page.)
The purpose of a diagnostic test is not to pass or fail a student, but to show academic readiness. This gives the instructor a realistic view of the student's strengths and weaknesses of the subject matter.
Text: * Access to SylvanMathPrep.com is included in the materials fee and will be used to supplement the class. To view a demo visit their website at www.sylvanmathprep.com
Homework: Students should expect about 20-30 minutes of math homework per day.
Back to TopHEED High School writing classes provide a unique opportunity for students to develop competency in several different areas of writing and communications. Presentations and peer critiques, which are requirements for both classes, serve to develop the student’s ability to give and take criticism in a non-threatening environment. Current, interesting topics combined with step-by-step, basic writing instruction will challenge the students' minds and develop their skills.
Course: Logic Level Writing (8th and up)
Instructor: LeeAnn Thomas (write.now.lat@gmail.com)
Cost: $150.00 - One Semester Course
High School Credit = 1/2 Credit Writing
“Children who are free to play with words will fall in love with words; time, maturity, and life will help them balance creativity, eloquence, and conciseness.”
--A. Pudewa, Institute for Excellence in Writing
HEED writing classes frequently “feel” more like play than work! Students in Logic Level writing learn and apply tools for presenting ideas in an organized and interesting manner. Essay construction will be emphasized, using the imitation method, with some creative aspects “thrown-in” for good-measure! Enjoyable class activities give students the confidence and motivation to tackle homework on their own.
Homework: Students should expect approximately 1-2 hours of homework per week to prepare for this class.
Back to TopCourse: Rhetoric Level Writing (10th and up)
Instructor: LeeAnn Thomas (write.now.lat@gmail.com)
Cost: $150.00 - One Semester Course
High School Credit = 1/2 Credit Writing
“It is okay, in fact good, for children to be bold with words—even to an extreme. We don’t know what they will be called to do in life.”
--A. Pudewa, Institute for Excellence in Writing
In Rhetoric Level writing, students are exposed to a number of upper level disciplines; public speaking, essay writing and debate-- without the fear and humility which students (and parents) often associate with these subjects. As home educators and Christians we place a high value on thinking and reasoning. By utilizing a Classical Rhetoric approach, students will learn more than the forms and functions of writing. It is my goal to encourage student to boldly and clearly express and defend their ideas concerning issues facing society day. (Note: Internet research will be required for this class.)
Homework: Students should expect approximately 1-2 hours of homework per week to prepare for this class.
Back to TopCourse: Essentials to High School Grammar
Instructor: Sylvan Tutors
Cost: $110.00 (+ $30.00 Materials Fee)
One Semester Course
High School Credit = 1/2 Credit
Strong grammar skills in high school are crucial to your teenager’s success in life. Our grammar program will help your teen prepare for the SAT/ACT® class with confidence as this approach will also focus on the skills necessary to successfully answer test questions. Areas we will be covering include:
- Effective uses of negatives, irregular verbs, modals, word forms, parallelism with sentences, pomplementation comma splices, and much more
- How to approach multiple choice grammar problems
- Identifying sentence errors
- Improving sentences
Homework: There will be 30 min. of homework per week. A grammar workbook will be used in class
Back to TopCourse: Exploring America
Instructor: Julie Yamin (trinityconsulting@embarqmail.com)
Cost: $280.00
High School Credit = 1 Credit American History and 1/2 Credit Drama
Course Description: Exploring America© is a high school curriculum combining American History, Literature, and Bible. It helps students gain a fuller understanding of our nation's past as they study the history narrative from a Biblical perspective and read American literature. This curriculum offers optional credit in English and Bible. It would be up to the parents to require completion of optional assignments.
Additional Reading: Students will be assigned additional reading over the course of the academic school year to enhance the learning experience. The titles will be chosen for compatibility to audiovisual reinforcement, and may include one or more of the following: Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Little Women, In His Steps, and Humorous Stories and Sketches. Titles will be provided before classes begin in the fall.
Textbooks: www.notgrass.com 1) Exploring America Curriculum Package includes Exploring America Volume 1 (Columbus to Reconstruction), Exploring America Volume 2 (Late 1800s to the Present), and American Voices (Collection of Documents); and 2) Exploring America Quiz and Exam Pack. These textbooks can also be purchased at www.deeperdiscount.com at discounted price
Homework: Students should expect to spend 2 hours per week - depending on their reading speed.
Back to TopCourse: A Classical Approach to Literature
Instructor: Mrs. Julie Yamin (trinityconsulting@embarqmail.com)
Cost: $280.00 Full Year / $140.00 One Semester
Course Description: A Classical Approach to Literature utilizes the Teaching the Classics© curriculum, emphasizing not only comprehension, but also analysis and interpretation, of great literary works. This course offers a framework for drawing students into meaningful literary dialogue and enables them to develop their own powers of observation, deduction, and evaluation of the important themes of any work of literature. This method never tells the student what to think, rather the goal is to teach them how to think, a skill that will remain with them for a lifetime.
Readings: Students will be assigned reading over the course of the academic school year. Book titles may include some of the following: The Old Man and the Sea, The Adventures of Huckleberry Fin, The Taming of the Shrew, The Chosen, The Call of the Wild, Through the Gates of Splendor, and My Antonia. Titles will be provided to families before the commencement of classes in the fall.
Additional Activities: Interpretation of literature may include such activities as dramatic reading, presentation of an adaptation of one of the titles, monologues and dialogues of portions of literary works, writing of brief interpretive essays using the Socratic method of analysis, and viewing supplementary audiovisual reinforcement of the titles to fully engage students in the materials.
Text: TBA
Homework: Students should expect to spend 1-2 hours per week - depending on their reading speed.
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Course: Breaking the Spanish Barrier-Level 2
Instructor: Mrs. Julie Yamin (trinityconsulting@embarqmail.com)
Cost: $280.00
High School Credit = 1 Credit Foreign Language
Course Description: Breaking the Spanish Barrier-Level 2 is a high school foreign language curriculum that builds upon the foundation established in Spanish Level 1, beginning with an extensive review of Level 1 material, and introducing new thematic vocabulary, more advanced grammar concepts, more complex pronouns, informal commands, and comparisons, and challenging oral exercises.
Course Length: Breaking the Spanish Barrier-Level 2 is designed to facilitate one year of foreign language instruction in Spanish. The student workbook is divided into 12 chapters and each chapter consists of approximately 25 pages of vocabulary, grammar, written exercises, oral exercises, and exam reviews. A test packet containing 12 exams and an answer key for correction is also used.
Textbooks: www.tobreak.com 1) Breaking the Barrier Self-Learner Package (ISBN 0-9758573-6-3) containing Student Edition, Answer Key Booklet, Double Audio CD Set, and Spanish Oasis Package; and 2) Teacher Test Packet (ISBN 0-9728570-2-8). To order, call via telephone (866.862.7325), fax using the website form (978.448.1237), or e-mail at orders@tobreak.com.
Homework: Depending on how quickly a student grasps the concepts presented in the course materials and how much time he or she dedicates to a given assignment, a student may need an average of 30 to 45 minutes for each daily lesson. A course syllabus will be provided at the beginning of the academic school year detailing the breakdown of homework assignments and due dates.
Back to TopCourse: High School Study Skills
Instructor: Sylvan Tutors
Cost: $110.00 One Semester
High School Credit = 1/2 Credit Study Skills
Does your teenager need help with study and organizational skills? With Sylvan’s study skills program, we will help your teenager learn how to manage time and daily coursework with ease. From discovering the right way to take notes and study for your learning style to learning how to complete research for papers and assignments, our study skills program will help your teenager become a better student in high school – and beyond. This one semester class will help with the following skills:
- Organization and time management
- Note-taking
- Test-taking strategies
- On-line learning & more
Homework: There will be no homework assigned for this class however; students should apply the techniques learned to other classes. A Sylvan Study Skills workbook will be used in class.
Back to TopCourse: Verbal/Essay SAT Test Prep
Instructor: Sylvan Tutors
Cost: $145.00 (+ $32.00 SAT Book Fee)
Spring Semester
Sylvan is nationally recognized as a leader in SAT*/ACT preparation. Sylvan's college test preparation course has proven to significantly increase tests scores to help students get into the college or university of their choice. Students of all test-taking abilities benefit from Sylvan's highly personalized and targeted approach that focuses on the exact skills needed to successfully answer test questions.
Why Sylvan SAT prep?
Personalized learning is the key to the Sylvan Prep advantage. Our teachers provide personalized attention to help each student score up to his/her potential. We'll show you how to develop your unique plan of attack to maximize your score. You'll receive everything from our specially designed verbal course book as well as 3 computer analyzed practice tests.
Students of all test-taking abilities will benefit from Sylvan's targeted approach as it focuses on learning shortcuts, checking strategies and other techniques for working more quickly and efficiently on the SAT/ACT tests.
Our teachers are subject area experts, superb motivators and personal success coaches. We use proven techniques to bring you up to peak performance level; on test day, you'll be ready!
Impact
- Improve Content Knowledge
- Develop Reasoning Skills
- Learn Test Taking Techniques
- Manage Test Anxiety
- Enhance Test Day Performance
Homework: There will be an hour of homework per week. Students will be given 3 practice tests throughout the semester for each SAT class.
Back to TopCourse: Math SAT Test Prep
Instructor: Sylvan Tutors
Cost: $145.00 (+ $32.00 SAT Book Fee)
Spring Semester
Sylvan is nationally recognized as a leader in SAT*/ACT preparation. Sylvan's college test preparation course has proven to significantly increase tests scores to help students get into the college or university of their choice. Students of all test-taking abilities benefit from Sylvan's highly personalized and targeted approach that focuses on the exact skills needed to successfully answer test questions.
Why Sylvan SAT prep?
Personalized learning is the key to the Sylvan Prep advantage. Our teachers provide personalized attention to help each student score up to his/her potential. We'll show you how to develop your unique plan of attack to maximize your score. You'll receive everything from our specially designed math course book as well as 3 computer analyzed practice tests.
Students of all test-taking abilities will benefit from Sylvan's targeted approach as it focuses on learning shortcuts, checking strategies and other techniques for working more quickly and efficiently on the SAT/ACT tests.
Our teachers are subject area experts, superb motivators and personal success coaches. We use proven techniques to bring you up to peak performance level; on test day, you'll be ready!
Impact
- Improve Content Knowledge
- Develop Reasoning Skills
- Learn Test Taking Techniques
- Manage Test Anxiety
- Enhance Test Day Performance
Homework: There will be an hour of homework per week. Students will be given 3 practice tests throughout the semester for each SAT class.
Back to TopCourse: Mixed Media Art
Instructor: Gena Smith (gls523@comcast.net)
Cost: $220.00 Full Semester (+ TBA Supply Fee) $110.00 One Semester (+ TBA Supply Fee)
One Semester Course = 1/2 Credit
Full Semester Course = 1 Credit
Art education is an excellent venue for learning problem solving skills as well as refining cognitive skills. The goal of this program is to provide every child with an opportunity to express himself/herself through art while learning a variety of techniques and working with a variety of media. Students will gain an understanding of the elements of art and the principals of design though many multi-sensory experiences. The projects will develop skills though drawing, painting, watercolor, mixed media/ collage, clay, etc. Art appreciation and artist study is also included during the course of the year. Students can choose to take the full year course or one semester.
Back to TopCourse: Earth Science
Instructor: Mrs. Rebecca Silva (mariposamommy@hotmail.com)
Cost: $220.00
This course will take a hands-on approach to uncovering the vastness of God's world. Investigations in the first semester will include planets, sun, moon and stars as well as meteorology and climate. The activities and experiments are designed to teach the “scientific method” as children observe record information, discuss, and form conclusions. Solidly grounded in Scripture and attaining to a Creation World View this study will help strengthen your student’s faith by showing how science consistently supports the Bible’s written record. Students will learn how to think critically as we look at and examine geology, earthquakes, topography, and fossils...It doesn't get much more exciting than that!!!
Test: TBA
Homework:TBA
Back to TopCourse: Effective Writing (Grades 6-8)
Instructor: Mrs. Kim Whitcomb (kim@whitcombfamily.com)
Cost: $220.00
This course is perfect for your developing writer! We will be working on the techniques and strategies that produce great writers. The course will focus on developing each student into a strong writer by using the six traits of writing: content, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions. Students will practice all types of writing including descriptive, expository, persuasive, and narrative. Alternating between fiction and non-fiction, students will also have the opportunity to learn a variety of skills including; key-word outlines, summarizing from notes, story sequence, critiquing, and summarizing references.
Author and Academy Award winner visits are scheduled.
Text: No textbook necessary ($15.00 materials fee)
Homework: Students should expect about one and one half hours of homework per week.
Back to TopMiddle School Historical Literature
Course: Historical Literature (Grades 6-8)
Instructor: Mrs. Kim Whitcomb (kim@whitcombfamily.com)
Cost: $220.00
Join us on a reading journey through history! Students will be challenged with a variety of skills such as; book talks, researching related topics, vocabulary, comparing and contrasting, historical facts, character traits, reflection, fact vs. fiction and many more topics. These activities and lessons are designed to instill an excitement and enjoyment of reading while allowing them to develop their own powers of observation, deduction, and evaluation. This method teaches students how to think and express their thoughts a powerful skill that will remain with them for a lifetime. Additionally, students will become familiar with general literary terms including characterization, irony, conflict, point of view, theme, and tone.
Text: Books TBA Titles being considered are: THE CAY (Theodore Taylor); NUMBER THE STARS (Lois Lowry);ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR ME CRY (Mildred D. Taylor)
Homework: Students will be required to keep up with readings and related activities. Approximately one hour a week depending on their reading speed.
Back to TopCourse: High School Study Skills
Instructor: Sylvan Tutors
Cost: $110.00 - One semester course
Does your teenager need help with study and organizational skills? With Sylvan’s study skills program, we will help your teenager learn how to manage time and daily coursework with ease. From discovering the right way to take notes and study for your learning style to learning how to complete research for papers and assignments, our study skills program will help your teenager become a better student in high school – and beyond. This one semester class will help with the following skills:
- Organization and time management
- Note-taking
- Test-taking strategies
- On-line learning & more
Homework: There will be no homework assigned for this class however; students should apply the techniques learned to other classes. A Sylvan Study Skills workbook will be used in class.
Back to TopCourse: Mixed Media Art
Instructor: Gena Smith (gls523@comcast.net)
Cost: $220.00 Full Semester (+ TBA Supply Fee) / $110.00 One Semester (+ TBA Supply Fee)
Art education is an excellent venue for learning problem solving skills as well as refining cognitive skills. The goal of this program is to provide every child with an opportunity to express himself/herself through art while learning a variety of techniques and working with a variety of media. Students will gain an understanding of the elements of art and the principals of design though many multi-sensory experiences. The projects will develop skills though drawing, painting, watercolor, mixed media/ collage, clay, etc. Art appreciation and artist study is also included during the course of the year. Students can choose to take the full year course or one semester.
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