Students will engage in creative activities including playdough, building materials, and stations that develop fine motor skills.

Come have fun with us as we learn how to stretch, work out & all about sports! I like to start our classes off thanking God for the bodies He gave us, then we stretch & then each week will be something new!! My main objective is to get the kids running around, learning about different sport- , learning sportsmanship & kindness through it all!

Come join us as we walk together through the Pioneer Days! We will use literature and projects to learn our American History. We will cover famous historical figures, geography, poetry, and art. There will be plenty of hands-on activities to engage young minds in class as we try new recipes, play old fashioned games, do science experiments, create art relevant to the time period, and other practical life skills that often correlate with the chapter in the book we read that day. This is a two year rotation class. We will alternate books and activities to provide new material for returning students. This year we will be reading through Farmer Boy, Laura Ingalls Wilder book #2

We will be working through the simple step-by-step lessons of the Draw-Write-Now series. In this fun, creative class, students will be drawing, practicing their handwriting skills and having fun with some creative writing. This is an exciting, enjoyable way to get kids drawing and practicing their handwriting! We will use a different book for this year so if your child wants to take this class again we will be drawing new pictures. 1st graders are welcome if they have learned some basic handwriting. We will cover some of the same pictures and some new ones.

This class will focus on strengthening math skills through games and hands-on activities. Students will practice concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication basics, money, measurement, and problem solving through fun group games and interactive challenges. We may also incorporate occasional real-life math activities such as simple baking or measuring projects. The goal is to help students build confidence in math while having fun and seeing how math is used in everyday life.

Based on Gen 1:24-25, Apologia Zoology 3 takes students on a fascinating study of animals in jungles, deserts, forests, farms, and even their own backyard to explore the diverse creatures that God designed to inhabit the earth. We'll study mammals, reptiles, amphibians, dinosaurs, spiders, worms and more. We'll learn about their habitats, nutrition, behavior, tracks, and how God fashioned each one to be perfectly suited to survive and thrive in its own habitat. We’ll make observations in class and discuss how zoologists study animals. We’ll map the animals we study and record it all in their Notebooking journals. The easy-to-use Apologia science curriculum that will guide this class is written in an engaging narrative form and is fit for the entire family to read and enjoy together.

Learn to play a string instrument while discovering the joy of making music in a group setting! Students will learn skills in tone production, note reading (rhythmic and melodic), basic music theory, scales, and bowings. Emphasis will be placed on good technique, left and right-hand posture, tuning their own instrument, and ensemble playing. Participants in the orchestra will use movement, listening, and playing instruments to develop their own musical artistry while building friendships with their peers in a musical setting.

We will be reading the inspiring life stories of missionaries Jim Elliot, Amy Carmichael, Mary Slessor and WWII hero,Jacob Deshazer. We will be traveling to Ecuador, India, Africa, and Japan to learn about the history, culture, and people they faithfully loved and served. During class we will be engaging in lively discussions about these amazing men and women of faith and we will get the opportunity to dive into different cultures and try new foods together. We will deepen our understanding of our Christian faith and discover some of the unique gifts God has placed in each of us to use for His glory.

This is a class for older students. No one under the age of 10 is permitted without teacher permission! Students will be learning the elements of group singing, with music written in up to 3 parts. Basic sight reading, the elements of written music, and voice development will be taught. The goal is that the students achieve success and joy as the class works together to produce beautiful music. A variety of music, both sacred and secular will be learned. It is a joy to see the beauty of the music produced by the students and the satisfaction that they achieve in the process.

Lounge is a semi-quiet place for students and adults to hang out, work on schoolwork, visit with a friend, play a quiet card game, listen to music with headphones, etc. (see handbook for all details about Lounge). Lounge meets in the Fellowship Hall.

Embark on an exciting journey through world history from the Renaissance through the Reformation (1455-1707) Students will create a Mystery of History notebook, which features a keepsake timeline. Alongside this, the class will have various crafts, activities, and a few written assignments throughout the year. Students will learn to create memory cards, memorizing 12 important dates during the course. Join us as we dig into the past, revealing God’s sovereign hand in history.

In this class, our prayer and vision is to expose the children to some of life's riches. We will encourage them to observe the beauty of God's creation and the arts inspired by it, and be able to articulate and discuss their observations, encouraging the habit of attention. Class will begin with prayer, a hymn, and a folk song, and will include rotating studies of artists, composers, and poetry, ending with nature study as often as possible. This class will mirror the K-3 grade Jr. Symposium class. We will be taking nature walks on a regular basis, so please dress accordingly. NOTE: This class works on a rotation. Students desiring to take it again will have all new material.

This class will introduce your student to the joy and beauty of watercolor painting. We will look at and learn different watercolor techniques as well as explore a few other aspects of art in general along the way. We will be learning about color theory, composition, light and shadow, and practicing some helpful drawing tips too.

This course is a middle school level class that covers a wide range of scientific topics. In this class we will be using the Apologia General Science 3rd Edition textbook to explore an assortment of scientific areas. Students will be introduced to the basics of astronomy, chemistry, biology and physics through a creative and hands-on approach to learning. Class time will be used to conduct experiments, as well as multi-sensory learning activities that support the topic of study.

From the shores of Greece to the chimney tops of London, we will experience what makes great stories great and why ancient tales continue to be retold in compelling ways today. We will learn to see how every story points us back to the One Story - the Gospel. The focus of this class will be on learning how to read with attention, exploring foundational literary imagery, examining the techniques authors use to tell a great story, and getting to know some great works of literature. I hope you join us!

In this class we will be going through “Trim Healthy You” it explains about all the different food groups and why we should be eating real food and what real food can do for our bodies. We will be cooking almost every class period, making some simple things and also more complex meals.

This course for beginning and intermediate photographers will take you through the basics of using any camera and its various built-in modes and how to use them. We will be covering composition rules, ISO, aperture, shutter speeds and the standard functions of your camera. Each student will gain confidence in shooting in manual by the end of the school year. Intermediate students will find the exercises are still challenging and stretches their creativity as well as technical skills. At the end of the year we will be ready to submit images to the Washington State Fair or other local judging and competition, if available. This could count as a full high school credit depending upon the time and effort the student puts in.

This class aims to develop Spanish conversational skills in an immersive environment. The class will be taught completely in Spanish, as skill and time allow. We will review the alphabet, colors, numbers, common item names, verbs, conjugation, short phrases and many other words as well as touch on more advanced grammar topics such as reflexive verbs and preterit tense. Students will practice reading and writing on different cultural topics. This is a challenging course and although grading is on a complete/incomplete basis it will require commitment from parents and students. Internet access is required as all syllabus and course assignments are posted on Canvas. This is a high-school level course and could be equivalent to 1 foreign language credit.

In this class, we will use the book Introduction to Psychology from a Christian Perspective from 7sistershomeschool.com. This is a 1 credit high school social science or elective. Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. This is an overview course. We will study everything from how the brain works to the history of psychology to career possibilities within psychology. This will all be done with a Christian perspective. We will learn what theories align with scripture and what theories may not.

This class is all about our country's history and why it matters to us today. This 1 credit high school class will teach students skills in assessing the vast amount of U.S. historical information that is available. We will use online resources to gain proficiency in using primary sources from the National Archives. Other online sources including Ken Burns historical video clips, and Digital Inquary Group activities will be used, all from a Christian perspective. This will be a very interactive class with not just learning historical facts, but why and how to study U.S. History.

This class is for Running Start Students, ONLY. Running Start students should sign up for this class if they will be at LHC regularly or on occasion. Students that sign up for this class are expected to be in lounge.

The nursery is available for infants - age 3 and does not require session payments. The only payment required is a $15-20 fee per semester to cover the cost of snacks and supplies for nursery. Parents who are registering a child in the nursery will be expected to serve in the nursery for one of their jobs. Any co-op parent is encouraged to work in the nursery if they would enjoy this job!