2018-2019 Scholar Projects
Personal Finance (ages 12+) (Spring 2015)(Fall 2018)
A one-semester class based on Dave Ramsey's "Financial Foundations" course, using additional books and hands-on activities to teach the following principles: Saving & Budgeting; Credit & Debt; Financial Planning & Insurance; Income, Taxes, and Giving. It's never too early to learn these principles, which will be applicable to students for the rest of their lives!
A one-semester class based on Dave Ramsey's "Financial Foundations" course, using additional books and hands-on activities to teach the following principles: Saving & Budgeting; Credit & Debt; Financial Planning & Insurance; Income, Taxes, and Giving. It's never too early to learn these principles, which will be applicable to students for the rest of their lives!
Enlightenment Project (ages 11+)(Spring 2019)
See the Salem Witch Trial skit the scholars did here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1lCRU_R1sI&feature=youtu.be
See the Salem Witch Trial skit the scholars did here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1lCRU_R1sI&feature=youtu.be
2017-2018 Scholar Projects!
Sword of Freedom (ages 12+) (Fall 2014)(Fall 2017)
A one-semester project based on the Civil War which will include weekly opinion papers, simulations, presentations, reading and discussing classic books (Uncle Tom's Cabin, Across Five Aprils, Abraham Lincoln, To Kill a Mockingbird), and reading and discussing speeches and documents of the time period.
A one-semester project based on the Civil War which will include weekly opinion papers, simulations, presentations, reading and discussing classic books (Uncle Tom's Cabin, Across Five Aprils, Abraham Lincoln, To Kill a Mockingbird), and reading and discussing speeches and documents of the time period.
Hero Project (ages 12+) (Spring 2015)(Spring 2018)
A one-semester project designed to empower our current Hero Generation to form a link to the Hero Generation of World War II and heroes throughout other times. Through getting to know these amazing men and women, they will learn what qualities Heroes have. At the end of the semester, the students will have a wonderful scrapbook/journal in which they will record their learning opportunities from the semester, which will include interviews, reading & discussing classic books, simulations, and many other experiences.
A one-semester project designed to empower our current Hero Generation to form a link to the Hero Generation of World War II and heroes throughout other times. Through getting to know these amazing men and women, they will learn what qualities Heroes have. At the end of the semester, the students will have a wonderful scrapbook/journal in which they will record their learning opportunities from the semester, which will include interviews, reading & discussing classic books, simulations, and many other experiences.
Past Projects
In Quest I & II (ages 15+)(2016-2017) (2 semesters) youth will be introduced to the greatest statesmen of history and to the details of A Leadership Education. This class is an intensive research and writing course. Each student receives individual coaching with a writing mentor. The student also has opportunities to read great literature and learn self management skills.
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Key of Liberty (ages 12+) (2013-2014)(2016-2017)
This is a two-semester project studying the American Revolutionary War period, the United States Constitution, and other founding documents.
Vision: I see the connection between education and greatness.
Mission: I have a personal call to greatness. I can take a stand for freedom.
Abilities: Self-governance, sovereignty, study hours, concentration span, duty to country
Skills: I am finding voice through: writing, speaking, oral persuasion, analytical thinking, and memorization.
We learn the above abilities and skills through simulations and activities, book discussions, writing opinion papers, document studies, and debates.
This is a two-semester project studying the American Revolutionary War period, the United States Constitution, and other founding documents.
Vision: I see the connection between education and greatness.
Mission: I have a personal call to greatness. I can take a stand for freedom.
Abilities: Self-governance, sovereignty, study hours, concentration span, duty to country
Skills: I am finding voice through: writing, speaking, oral persuasion, analytical thinking, and memorization.
We learn the above abilities and skills through simulations and activities, book discussions, writing opinion papers, document studies, and debates.
Historical Literature Unit (ages 11+)--Youth will be working on several aspects of language arts: handwriting, reading, free writing, Spanish vocab, interviewing and presenting. Students will also participate in hands-on projects, games, and simulations based on the Great Depression era. We hope that through this class our youth will learn to rise above adversity with kind and tender hearts.
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Pyramid Project (Ages 14+)--(2015-2016)
The study of the subject of truth;
Its structure - Logic;
Its method - Habits of a Scientist:
And its language - Math.
Learn how to use Logic, Science and Math in order to discover truth.
The study of the subject of truth;
Its structure - Logic;
Its method - Habits of a Scientist:
And its language - Math.
Learn how to use Logic, Science and Math in order to discover truth.
Exploring Genius (Ages 12+)--(Fall 2015)
An American History class covering 1793-1860, which will include: Westward Expansion, Pioneers, Explorers, Native American removal & migration, Industrial Revolution, California Gold Rush, California Missions, Railroads, and Inventions. We will also discuss environments that foster genius and will learn to recognize and strengthen the genius within each of us. Lots of fun simulations and projects are included in this class!
An American History class covering 1793-1860, which will include: Westward Expansion, Pioneers, Explorers, Native American removal & migration, Industrial Revolution, California Gold Rush, California Missions, Railroads, and Inventions. We will also discuss environments that foster genius and will learn to recognize and strengthen the genius within each of us. Lots of fun simulations and projects are included in this class!
Ninja Scholar Skills (Ages 11+)--(2015-2016)
- Fun, hands-on and student-led
- Develop good habits, focus on consistency, discipline and integrity
- Learn academic skills such as handwriting or typing, spelling, punctuation, math facts and how to use Google programs
- Improve at individual levels
- Examples of units of study: Myths of the World, Fun with Latin and Greek, How to be a Millionaire, Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens, Eureka Math, Publisher
Shakespeare Conquest (ages 12+) (2013-2014)(2015-2016)
In this two-semester project, students are introduced to the greatest poet-philosopher of all time. In this class, students are challenged to read, listen to, or watch 7 to 17 Shakespeare plays the first semester. They learn who Shakespeare was, his insights into human nature and many aspects of his poetry. They are exposed to the heightened language by performing a play at the end of this intensive acting course.
In this two-semester project, students are introduced to the greatest poet-philosopher of all time. In this class, students are challenged to read, listen to, or watch 7 to 17 Shakespeare plays the first semester. They learn who Shakespeare was, his insights into human nature and many aspects of his poetry. They are exposed to the heightened language by performing a play at the end of this intensive acting course.