PSAT Test Prep- Instructor: Mrs. Veloso
Test Prep classes typically meet about 5-6 weeks before the actual test date to ensure your students are prepared. When signing up for these classes, please confirm that the start date is enough time for your student to prepare for their exam. Have you ever wondered about the PSAT/NMSQT Exam and the National Merit Scholarship Program? Did you know that the “NMSP gives out approximately $50 million in scholarships each year, and some colleges provide lowered — or even free — tuition for recognized students?” Do you want your child to try and qualify for recognition? Or do you just want to see if your student should later take SAT Exam? This highly interactive, fast-paced workshop is designed for the ambitious (or merely curious) middle school and high school student who intends to qualify for the PSAT/NMSQT scholarship. The PSAT-8/9 (for Middle School students) and the PSAT-10 (for 9th-10th grade students) will be covered during the course. Eventually, the student shall be able to face the rigors of the 2022 & 2023 PSAT exams. With immersion as the primary approach of this course, each student shall receive training in strategies and content. Through systematic, methodical correction, and calculated repetition, they shall be able to determine their specific learning gaps and intentionally reduce common errors throughout parts of their timed practice tests. As the semester unfolds, each student shall intuitively acquire effective test-taking skills, time-management methods, and better study habits. More than this, with study-support groups as the secondary approach of this course, the student shall experience a considerable degree of accountability as they participate in active units of rotating teams. If your student is searching for academic recognition, scholarship, and valuable tools for college admission, this course provides them with the first steps. This 90-minute test prep will meet for 5 weeks via Zoom platforms with homework and grading in PowerSchool PSAT Test date: October 12, 2022 Class meeting times: Mondays & Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm ET starting 8/29/2022
Note: While we can’t guarantee increased standardized test scores, students will get out of the course what they put into it. For the best chance at a great test-taking experience, participation in all aspects of the course is recommended. 8th-10th Grade, Prerequisites (any of the two): PSAT/PSAT-10 Minimum Score: 1000, Geometry: Successful Completion (85% or higher), or concurrent class with teacher’s recommendation.
Textbooks needed:
PSAT 8/9 Prep Books 2020 + 2021 (ISBN-13:978-1628459760; ISBN-10:162845976X))
PSAT 10 Prep Books 2020 + 2021 (ISBN-13:978-162845837; ISBN-10: 1628458372)
McGraw-Hill Education PSAT/NMSQT 1st Edition (ISBN-13: 978-1260122060; ISBN-10: 1260122069)
Note on books: These books can typically be purchased in Amazon as “used’ condition; as long as the copies are clean, the students will still be able to work on them.
Cost: $250
This 90 minute tutorial will meet for 5 weeks via Zoom platforms with homework and grading in our online classroom:
PSAT Test date is October 12, 2022, class will meet Mondays & Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm ET starting 8/29/2022
Note: While we can’t guarantee increased standardized test scores, students will get out of the course what they put into it. For the best chance at a great test-taking experience, participation in all aspects of the course is recommended.
The Grammar Of Poetry (Spring 2023 semester)- Instructor: Caryl Veloso
Students will gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of poetry, from scansion and rhyme to simile and synecdoche with this updated edition of Grammar of Poetry. Students will become active participants as they learn the craft of writing poems, how to use a rhyming dictionary, how great writers use figures of speech, ten powerful tropes, and even when to break the rules. Short lessons focus on one element of poetry through examples from classic works and are followed by practice exercises and activities.
This is a one-semester course designed for grades 6-9. Textbook used will be Grammar of Poetry (2nd Edition) ISBN: 1591281199
This tutorial will meet during the spring semester on Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am ET, beginning the week of Jan 16, 2023, via Zoom platforms with homework and grading in our online classroom.
The tutorial price is $250. It meets weekly for 60 minutes over one 15-week semester.
Self Paced Online REACH classes:
These classes have 15 lessons to take at your own pace. Once registered, you will have access to 15 lessons, each should take approximately 1 week to complete. Students will have access to class materials for one year from the time of the registration month, each class has prerecorded weekly videos, assignments, tests and other fun activities that your child can experience at their own pace. All work will be graded automatically. All classes are taught through a young earth creationist worldview. Instructor is available to answer any questions and help guide you through the class.
Discounts available for group setting or multiple family members, please email for details. Purchase one class at regular price and the second will be $75!
Earth and Space - Grades 4-6 Instructor: Mrs. Filipek
Have you ever wanted to know why we see the moon out during the daytime, how deep the ocean is, or why we have seasons? Have you ever wanted to learn more about our planet or the planets in our solar system? We will discover some amazing facts as we blast off into space, swim into the depths of our oceans, and roam around our planet earth. We will learn about volcanoes, earthquakes, and so much more as we journey around this sphere. Let’s discover a whole new world of God’s creation together!
Required Course Materials: Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space by Stephanie Redmond
Cost: $125
Intro to Physics - Grades 4-8 Instructor: Mrs. Filipek
What is gravity? What is matter and why does it behave the way it does? Did you ever wonder how an x-ray works? These questions and many more will be answered as we delve into the world of Physics. Physics gives us a glimpse into the materials, laws, and structures of God’s universe.
Required Course Materials: Christian Kids Explore Physics by Robert Ridlon Jr. and Elizabeth Ridlon
Cost: $125
In the Beginning - Creation Science- Grades 4-6 Instructor: Mrs. Filipek
Have you ever wondered where everything on this earth came from? Let’s travel back in time and explore the earth when it was new. We will discover when each animal was created, even dinosaurs! In this class we will get a solid foundation of Creation as we discuss both Creation and Evolution. We will learn more about the age of our earth, the great flood, fossils, and so many more interesting topics. This class will be an excellent foundation for preparing your children with a Biblical worldview.
Required Course Materials: Christian Kids Explore Creation Science by Robert Ridlon Jr. and Elizabeth Ridlon
Cost: $125
Intro to Chemistry - Grades 5-8- Instructor: Mrs. Filipek
What Is Chemistry? What makes up everything in our universe? We will answer this question and so many more through a Christian perspective as we discover the elements of the periodic table and how they combine to make up the world around us. This is a great foundational course before taking high school chemistry.
Required Course Materials: Christian Kids Explore Chemistry by Robert Ridlon Jr. and Elizabeth Ridlon
Cost: $125
Biology - Grades 5-8- Instructor: Mrs. Filipek
Have you ever wanted to learn more about where our world came from? How plants and animals live? Have you ever been curious about how your body works, down to the smallest cells? Biology gives an excellent overview of life sciences- starting with the classification system. Students will learn about what the characteristics of life are, germinate and grow seeds, and learn about the building block of life-the cell- what its structures and functions are, how it divides, and how the DNA inside the cell works. We will take an exciting adventure, learning more about the wonderful creations and creatures that God has given us!
Required Course Materials: Christian Kids Explore Biology by Stephanie L. Redmond ISBN 1-892427-05-2 Published through Bright Ideas Press.
Other various household supplies are listed on pages 2, 26, 52, 68, 88, 116, and 150.
Cost: $125
Test Prep classes typically meet about 5-6 weeks before the actual test date to ensure your students are prepared. When signing up for these classes, please confirm that the start date is enough time for your student to prepare for their exam. Have you ever wondered about the PSAT/NMSQT Exam and the National Merit Scholarship Program? Did you know that the “NMSP gives out approximately $50 million in scholarships each year, and some colleges provide lowered — or even free — tuition for recognized students?” Do you want your child to try and qualify for recognition? Or do you just want to see if your student should later take SAT Exam? This highly interactive, fast-paced workshop is designed for the ambitious (or merely curious) middle school and high school student who intends to qualify for the PSAT/NMSQT scholarship. The PSAT-8/9 (for Middle School students) and the PSAT-10 (for 9th-10th grade students) will be covered during the course. Eventually, the student shall be able to face the rigors of the 2022 & 2023 PSAT exams. With immersion as the primary approach of this course, each student shall receive training in strategies and content. Through systematic, methodical correction, and calculated repetition, they shall be able to determine their specific learning gaps and intentionally reduce common errors throughout parts of their timed practice tests. As the semester unfolds, each student shall intuitively acquire effective test-taking skills, time-management methods, and better study habits. More than this, with study-support groups as the secondary approach of this course, the student shall experience a considerable degree of accountability as they participate in active units of rotating teams. If your student is searching for academic recognition, scholarship, and valuable tools for college admission, this course provides them with the first steps. This 90-minute test prep will meet for 5 weeks via Zoom platforms with homework and grading in PowerSchool PSAT Test date: October 12, 2022 Class meeting times: Mondays & Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm ET starting 8/29/2022
Note: While we can’t guarantee increased standardized test scores, students will get out of the course what they put into it. For the best chance at a great test-taking experience, participation in all aspects of the course is recommended. 8th-10th Grade, Prerequisites (any of the two): PSAT/PSAT-10 Minimum Score: 1000, Geometry: Successful Completion (85% or higher), or concurrent class with teacher’s recommendation.
Textbooks needed:
PSAT 8/9 Prep Books 2020 + 2021 (ISBN-13:978-1628459760; ISBN-10:162845976X))
PSAT 10 Prep Books 2020 + 2021 (ISBN-13:978-162845837; ISBN-10: 1628458372)
McGraw-Hill Education PSAT/NMSQT 1st Edition (ISBN-13: 978-1260122060; ISBN-10: 1260122069)
Note on books: These books can typically be purchased in Amazon as “used’ condition; as long as the copies are clean, the students will still be able to work on them.
Cost: $250
This 90 minute tutorial will meet for 5 weeks via Zoom platforms with homework and grading in our online classroom:
PSAT Test date is October 12, 2022, class will meet Mondays & Fridays 2:00-3:30 pm ET starting 8/29/2022
Note: While we can’t guarantee increased standardized test scores, students will get out of the course what they put into it. For the best chance at a great test-taking experience, participation in all aspects of the course is recommended.
The Grammar Of Poetry (Spring 2023 semester)- Instructor: Caryl Veloso
Students will gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of poetry, from scansion and rhyme to simile and synecdoche with this updated edition of Grammar of Poetry. Students will become active participants as they learn the craft of writing poems, how to use a rhyming dictionary, how great writers use figures of speech, ten powerful tropes, and even when to break the rules. Short lessons focus on one element of poetry through examples from classic works and are followed by practice exercises and activities.
This is a one-semester course designed for grades 6-9. Textbook used will be Grammar of Poetry (2nd Edition) ISBN: 1591281199
This tutorial will meet during the spring semester on Fridays from 10:30-11:30 am ET, beginning the week of Jan 16, 2023, via Zoom platforms with homework and grading in our online classroom.
The tutorial price is $250. It meets weekly for 60 minutes over one 15-week semester.
Self Paced Online REACH classes:
These classes have 15 lessons to take at your own pace. Once registered, you will have access to 15 lessons, each should take approximately 1 week to complete. Students will have access to class materials for one year from the time of the registration month, each class has prerecorded weekly videos, assignments, tests and other fun activities that your child can experience at their own pace. All work will be graded automatically. All classes are taught through a young earth creationist worldview. Instructor is available to answer any questions and help guide you through the class.
Discounts available for group setting or multiple family members, please email for details. Purchase one class at regular price and the second will be $75!
Earth and Space - Grades 4-6 Instructor: Mrs. Filipek
Have you ever wanted to know why we see the moon out during the daytime, how deep the ocean is, or why we have seasons? Have you ever wanted to learn more about our planet or the planets in our solar system? We will discover some amazing facts as we blast off into space, swim into the depths of our oceans, and roam around our planet earth. We will learn about volcanoes, earthquakes, and so much more as we journey around this sphere. Let’s discover a whole new world of God’s creation together!
Required Course Materials: Christian Kids Explore Earth and Space by Stephanie Redmond
Cost: $125
Intro to Physics - Grades 4-8 Instructor: Mrs. Filipek
What is gravity? What is matter and why does it behave the way it does? Did you ever wonder how an x-ray works? These questions and many more will be answered as we delve into the world of Physics. Physics gives us a glimpse into the materials, laws, and structures of God’s universe.
Required Course Materials: Christian Kids Explore Physics by Robert Ridlon Jr. and Elizabeth Ridlon
Cost: $125
In the Beginning - Creation Science- Grades 4-6 Instructor: Mrs. Filipek
Have you ever wondered where everything on this earth came from? Let’s travel back in time and explore the earth when it was new. We will discover when each animal was created, even dinosaurs! In this class we will get a solid foundation of Creation as we discuss both Creation and Evolution. We will learn more about the age of our earth, the great flood, fossils, and so many more interesting topics. This class will be an excellent foundation for preparing your children with a Biblical worldview.
Required Course Materials: Christian Kids Explore Creation Science by Robert Ridlon Jr. and Elizabeth Ridlon
Cost: $125
Intro to Chemistry - Grades 5-8- Instructor: Mrs. Filipek
What Is Chemistry? What makes up everything in our universe? We will answer this question and so many more through a Christian perspective as we discover the elements of the periodic table and how they combine to make up the world around us. This is a great foundational course before taking high school chemistry.
Required Course Materials: Christian Kids Explore Chemistry by Robert Ridlon Jr. and Elizabeth Ridlon
Cost: $125
Biology - Grades 5-8- Instructor: Mrs. Filipek
Have you ever wanted to learn more about where our world came from? How plants and animals live? Have you ever been curious about how your body works, down to the smallest cells? Biology gives an excellent overview of life sciences- starting with the classification system. Students will learn about what the characteristics of life are, germinate and grow seeds, and learn about the building block of life-the cell- what its structures and functions are, how it divides, and how the DNA inside the cell works. We will take an exciting adventure, learning more about the wonderful creations and creatures that God has given us!
Required Course Materials: Christian Kids Explore Biology by Stephanie L. Redmond ISBN 1-892427-05-2 Published through Bright Ideas Press.
Other various household supplies are listed on pages 2, 26, 52, 68, 88, 116, and 150.
Cost: $125
