Fees
Classes are $250 per class per student for the year (approximately $9 per class). In addition, some classes have a lab/copy fee, payable at the beginning of each semester- August and January.
There is a registration fee of $25 per family per year (late fees: $25 per student), this is non refundable. Please see the Online Registration Page for more details.
Registration
Please fill out the registration form above. The registration fee is a one-time yearly non-refundable fee of $25 per family. Desired classes will not be held until the registration fee is paid. Once all registration information papers are filled out and sent in with the registration fee, classes will be held for your child/children. Invoices are sent out by email quarterly.
Enrollment
Classes have a minimum and maximum number of students that can enroll. Please register early, by August 8, as some classes fill quickly. If the minimum of students is not met, a class may be cancelled. A waiting list will be kept in case of changes or if additional classes are offered.
Some high school classes have prerequisites, these are set to help your child. Please contact the instructor if you need more information.
Class Materials
Each class will have a list of all books, supplies or lab fees that must be purchased for each class, please note the ISBN and publication edition, year and or author.
Location
Local Classes will be held on Mondays at the Reformed Baptist Church at 121 S Locust St, Adrian, MI 49221. Please contact reachtutorial@hotmail.com with any questions. Classes will meet 28 weeks from August through April, see calendar page.
High School Classes 2022/2023
Astronomy (2022-2023) - Instructor: Mrs. Filipek
Psalms 19:1 says: “The Heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork.” Look up. What do you see? Our universe is truly an amazing thing and the vastness of space boggles the mind. Experience the truly awesome power of God through a glimpse into His vast creation. The Psalmist wrote in Psalm 8:3-4, “When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him, and the Son of man that You visit him?” Discover the wonders of the night sky as we take a tour through the universe. Learn to identify stars, constellations, and even planets. We will answer important questions about the stars, planets, and the place of Earth in this vast creation. Explore numerous evidences that point to a young universe: magnetic poles of planets, the spiral shape of galaxies, comets and how long scientists think they can last, and much more. Course Materials:
- Taking Back Astronomy: The Heavens Declare Creation by Jason Lisle
- Our Created Moon, Earth’s Fascinating Neighbor by Don DeYoung and John Whitcomb (book)
- The Stargazer’s Guide to the Night Sky by Jason Lisle
Chemistry- Instructor Mrs. Christine Filipek
Want to learn more about how God designed the matter around us? We will study this and more using Masterbooks Chemistry. This Chemistry class is a thorough, engaging lab-based class that focuses on chemistry concepts and their applications in a practical setting with a Biblical worldview. This curriculum is in-depth enough to prepare future STEM majors for college but accessible for any student needing high school chemistry credit. Labs and lectures will be done in class- homework includes reading and testing. Prerequisite- Algebra I.
Lab fee: $20 per semester
Materials needed: Master's Class High School Chemistry by Dennis Englin MasterBooks Curriculum, notebook, pen
Lab fees: $20 per semester
Time:11am-12pm
Marine Biology- Instructor Mrs. Christine Filipek
Apologia's Exploring Creation with Marine Biology focuses exclusively on marine biology and marine habitats, from microscopic creatures to the big fish that eat the little fish. We will cover all aspects of life in the sea, including oceans, how life sustains itself in the ocean environment, sea-dwelling organisms from kingdoms Monera, Protista, Fungi, and Plantae, marine invertebrates, marine vertebrates, and marine ecology. Multiple hands on activities and dissections will be part of this class. Prerequisites: Biology is preferred before taking this class, but not required. This class will be available for grades 8-12.
Book: ISBN: 978-1-946506-61-0 2nd edition, Apologia's Exploring Creation with Marine Biology, notebook and pen.
Lab fee: $25 per semester
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
High School Art- Instructor Mrs. Meganne Fisher
This class will delve into different artistic styles and techniques of famous artists of the past. The class will learn how to apply these styles in acrylic and oil painting along with developing their own personal style.
Lab fee: $20 per semester
Time: 9 -10am
Bridge to Biology- Instructor: Mrs. Christine Filipek( see below) open to high school
Middle School Classes 2022/2023
Bridge to Biology- Instructor: Mrs. Christine Filipek
This life science course is aimed for the middle grades (6-8), and provides students with the opportunity to learn about living things and the way that God created them to function. Course topics include: the nature of science; characteristics of life; cell structure and function; genetics; creationism and how it relates to biology; microbiology, plant biology, and animal biology; and finally, the unique design of the human body. While coursework will be at a seventh to eighth grade level, it is also appropriate for a more advanced sixth grade student or a bridge to biology for a student who needs preparation for a more advanced biology course.
Note: This class will be using a high school text book but will be brought at the age appropriate level. High schoolers are welcome to take this course.
Materials needed: BJU Press Life Science 5th ed. (Either the e-text or printed textbook is acceptable for this course) notebook, pens
Lab fee: $20 per semester
Time: 9-10am
Awesome Science: Historical Geology Class- Instructor Mrs. TommiSue Sparks (grades 6-8)
This class will cover geology through studying our beautiful Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park. We will study the 12 main evidences that support the Biblical model of creation, as well as sections on geology, fossils, ecology, and history.
Materials needed:
- Awesome Science: Historical Geology Teacher Guide, softcover, 346 pages softcover, three-hole-punched (AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM)
- Your Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks - A Different Perspective; 188 pages, hidden-spiral binding, hardcover (AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM)
- Your Guide to the Grand Canyon - A Different Perspective; 189 pages, hidden spiral binding, hardcover. (AVAILABLE ON AMAZON and CHRISTIANBOOK.COM)
Please bring pencils to class with you.
NOTE: This is for 7-8 grade, but it would also work for 6th grade.
Lab Fee:$20 each semester
Time: 11am-12pm
Middle School Art-Instructor Mrs. Meganne Fisher
The elements of art will be the center of our projects.
Using primarily sketching and acrylic painting, the elements (i.e. line, shape space, texture, color, value and form) will be applied to your child's technique one by one for a well-rounded view to a classical artistic approach.
Lab fee: $20 per semester
Time: 10-11 am
Astronomy - Instructor: Mrs. Christine Filipek (see above) grades 8-12
Marine Biology- Instructor Mrs. Christine Filipek (see above) grades 8-12
Elementary Classes 2022/2023
God's Design For Heaven and Earth- Instructor Mrs. TommiSue Sparks (4-6 grade)
God's Design for Heaven & Earth covers the intricacies of earth & space science through geology, astronomy, and meteorology.
Materials needed: God's Design for Heaven & Earth (Student Edition) By: Debbie Lawrence, Richard Lawrence 2018 edition MASTER BOOKS PAPERBACK, 3 ring binder and pencils for class
Lab Fee: $20 each semester
Time: 10-11am
Elementary Art-Instructor Mrs. Meganne Fisher
This class will primarily explore a variety of creative outlets including, painting, sketching, sculpting, tie dye and stained glass. Intentionally focused on expanding a designer spirit, there is no limit to what this class might explore.
Lab fee: $20 per semester
Time: 11am-12pm
