Oconee County Campus (K-8)

Meets Thursdays:
Living Word Baptist Church
2761 Monroe Hwy
Bogart, GA 30622

Fees at Oconee County:

ALL FEES NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE
Application Fee: $10/family
Registration Fee: 
  • $40/family Apr
  • $50/family May
  • $75/family Jun
  • $100/family Jul
  • $125/family Aug-Oct
  • $50/family Nov-Feb (2nd term only)
  • Add'l Student(s) after initial family registration: $5/student
​Registration Fee for Oconee County as a 2nd Campus: $10/family
Insurance Fee: $12/student/yr/location
Supply Fees: varying amounts, paid directly to instructor(s) prior to term(s)
Tuition Fees: varying amounts, paid monthly directly to instructor(s
Financial Responsibility/Commitment: 3 mo./fall, 4 mo./spring. Classes are designed for & YOU REGISTER FOR A FULL YEAR of study; however, (unlike other programs) you may complete a Drop Form at 2 times of the year (see Drop Form requirements here...). NO DROPPING DURING A TERM! Instructors must be paid through full term.

Classes Offered 2022-23:

Art

  • Instructor: Jennifer Chastain, jlcchastain@yahoo.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: K-5
    This class will give your child the opportunity to explore their creative side. Students will learn art history while experimenting with many different art mediums & styles — all while having fun & creating fabulous works of art that they'll be proud to bring home!
  • Instructor: Jennifer Chastain, jlcchastain@yahoo.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    This class allows students to explore the masters of art history. We'll create masterpieces using a variety of mediums, and have the chance to work in depth on advanced artistic concepts. Students will develop their artistic skill set while having fun & exploring their creativity!
  • Instructor: Stephanie Walsh, wi2chi@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Students will create many handicrafts throughout the year. Some examples include basket weaving, embroidery, gardening, kiting, soap carving, and origami. We will also learn some life skills such as basic CPR and first aid.

Language Arts

  • Instructor: Branwyn Bailey, Branwyn.Bailey@yahoo.,com
    Tuition: TBD
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    This course teaches proper grammar mechanics (e.g. parts of speech, verb usage, sentence structure) needed to enhance writing skills. Various writing assignments will be required as students learn to incorporate learned skills & steps of writing process into their works. Weekly homework, some quizzes.
  • Instructor: Elizabeth Bennett, eabennett.iew@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: K-3
    Required Book: Bible Heroes Writing Lessons (1st ed) ISBN 9781623411176
    Special Requirements: Parent must attend with student unless special arrangements are made with instructor.
    From Enoch and Noah to John the Baptist and Paul, students will get to know the heroes of the Bible while working through 6 of IEW's 9 writing units. A variety of games teach vocabulary, reinforce elements of style, & add to the fun!
  • Instructor: Elizabeth Bennett, eabennett.iew@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-6
    Required Book: Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales (3rd ed., 2019) ISBN 9781623413095
    Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales delight students with classic children's literature, letting their imaginations soar while they learn to write with structure and style! Students will take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, and compose their own fables, myths, and fairy tales.
  • Instructor: Elizabeth Bennett, eabennett.iew@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Required Book: U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons (2nd ed. 2019) ISBN 9781623413248
    Travel back in time to early United States history! Explorers, battles, land expansion, famous ships, and founding fathers will leap from the page as students learn to write with Structure and Style® and cover all nine IEW Units.
  • Instructor: Ashley Downs, ashleyhdowns1021@gmail.com
    Tuition: $25/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    Together we will learn how to read, write, discuss, & present ideas clearly. Optional homework offered weekly for enrichment / review.
  • Instructor: Ashley Downs, ashleyhdowns1021@gmail.com
    Tuition: $25/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-3
    Learn the mechanics of writing (parts/figures of speech, punctuation, etc.) through shared reading, discussion, and analysis of children's literature including picture books, poetry, novels, as well as non-fiction.
  • Instructor: Emily Button, emilyabutton@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Required Books: TBD
    Let's read good books together! Students will read & discuss classical literature. We will do projects relevant to the book's context as well as review characters, setting, plot, theme, etc. (Approx. 1 book per 4 weeks)
  • Instructor: Shelly Mauldin, shellythompsonmauldin@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    We’ll read award-winning, quality children’s literature including classic picture books, fairy tales, fables, folk tales, poetry, & historical fiction. We’ll learn about famous authors & illustrators. Literacy activities, crafts, games, music, & movement will be incorporated to bring the stories to life!

Languages

  • Instructor: Ashley Carlson, ashleygc028@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $25/term
    Recommended Grades: K-8
    An introductory course to American Sign Language concerning vocabulary, grammar, and culture of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community. Children should be able to sign full sentences, songs, and stories by the end of the course.
  • Instructor: Branwyn Bailey, Branwyn.Bailey@yahoo.,com
    Tuition: TBD
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Latin provides roots for all the modern sciences as well as half of our English vocabulary. Through interactive games & lively discussion, your child will build necessary skills for SAT preparation in addition to a foundation for future language learning.
  • Instructor: Ana Torres, anatorres31814@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: K-3
    Required Books: Worktext "Pasaporte al Español" Kit A-Worktext STEP 1, ISBN 9781628563405 (Worktexts STEP 2 & STEP 3 can be purchased as we progress.)
    An enrichment class presenting the Spanish language in a fun environment through the use of music, games, storytelling, & role-play. Students will learn basic Spanish vocabulary & greetings as they are introduced to the culture of Spanish-speaking countries.
  • Instructor: Ana Torres, anatorres31814@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Prerequisite: Spanish Foundations
    Required Book: Spanish 1 Activities (3rd ed.) ISBN 9781606829707
    Continuation of Spanish grammar & conversation paced for the MS student with exposure to the language through prior classwork. Through homework assignments outside class, written and emphasis on conversation, students will be introduced to vocabulary & grammar used in HS Spanish 1.
  • Instructor: Ana Torres, anatorres31814@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    Required Books: Kit B Worktext "Pasaporte al Español" Kit A-Worktext STEP 4, ISBN 9781628564341 (Worktexts STEP 5 & STEP 6 can be purchased as we progress.)
    Requires reading & writing for a more auditory approach, Simply Spanish recommended. This intro-level class will provide a foundation for Spanish language learning. Students will learn the basics of listening, speaking & translating Spanish through games & role-play in an exciting environment.

Leadership & Life Skills

  • Instructor: Samantha McDaniel, samanthamcdaniel2030@gmail.com
    Tuition: $20/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 4-8
    Required Supplies: Bible, 3-ring binder, access to videos at home
    Come walk through some Bible truths with me using Biblical art, videos, Bible verses, historical records, maps, and some heroes of the Faith to understand God's Grand Design for you and me.
  • Instructor: Chris Langley, kmlangley46@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 1-3
    The boys will learn what it means to be a man of Christ while gaining life skills & values important for manhood through Bible stories, memorization, games & projects.
  • Instructor: Ana Torres, anatorres31814@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: K-8
    Aspiring chefs will learn basic cooking techniques by mainly making authentic & exquisite Mexican dishes along with most famous pastry sweets & more. Students will also be introduced to kitchen safety, learn to use kitchen tools / appliances, & grow in skills through lapbook activities 1x/month.
  • Instructor: Branwyn Bailey, Branwyn.Bailey@yahoo.,com
    Tuition: TBD
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Learn to recognize fallacies – when someone has made a mistake in his thinking. Learn to solve thinking problems like a plumber fixes faucets!
  • Instructor: Stephanie Walsh, wi2chi@gmail.com
    Tuition: $25/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Through class participation & weekly homework, students will learn how to speak with confidence & how to research, organize & present multiple types of speeches. No textbook required. Preparation & practice at home mandatory.

Math

  • Instructor: Ashley Downs, ashleyhdowns1021@gmail.com
    Tuition: $25/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: K-1
    Exploring math concepts through games and play including # sense, +/- fact families, time, money, measurement and geometry. (Contact instructor if interested in enrolling a preschooler with older sibling.)
  • Instructor: TBD
    Tuition: TBD
    Recommended Grades: 4-5
    Hands on and interactive reinforcement of 4-5 grade core curriculum taught at home. We will use manipulatives and games to practice skills in multiplication, division, beginning geometry, measurement, place value, fractions & decimals, etc.
  • Instructor: Shawna McGrath, shawnamcgrath1011@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $25/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    STEAM class is an integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Students will be engaged in activities that are hands-on and exploratory to encourage student inquiry, discussions, and problem solving. All STEAM activities will be designed to promote understanding of real-world problems and solutions.
  • Instructor: Shawna McGrath, shawnamcgrath1011@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $25/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    STEM Class will be an integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math for students in grades 3-5. Students will be engaged in a learning environment that will promote critical thinking, problem solving, science literacy, and creative thinking. All activities will be hands-on using real-world problems!

Music and Drama

  • Instructor: Melanie Wilson, mlwil2018@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply/Costume Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: K-3
    Required Supplies: Any color leotard, pink tights, pink leather shoes (if the child has sensory issues that interfere with that, contact instructor to discuss)
    Children will learn the basics of coordination, flexibility, and ballet technique, using primarily the Checchetti method. They will be supported mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, besides physically, as they begin to learn how they can give God glory through movement.
  • Instructor: Emily Button, emilyabutton@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-8
    Creatively improve communication, stage presence, diction, and delivery through the physical & emotional craft of acting learning theatre techniques, improv, games, & audition for plays. Fall performance includes a festival of 1-acts. Full-length play in the spring.
  • Instructor: Jennifer Chastain, jlcchastain@yahoo.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: 10/term
    Recommended Grades: 1-8
    Prerequisite: Must speak with instructor if student is not a beginner to assess placement
    Required Supplies: Bastien Piano Basics Level 1 (Four Book Set: Piano, Theory, Performance, Technic); piano (preferred) or keyboard for home practice; Not required but helpful: piano stickers for keys, metronome
    Beginner piano students will learn to read music, position fingers/ body correctly when playing, play correct notes with appropriate feeling, play for an audience, etc. Students will be expected to practice multiple times each week so access to a piano (or keyboard) is mandatory.
  • Instructor: Melanie Wilson, mlwil2018@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply/Costume Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Ages: 3-6 years
    Required Supplies: Any color leotard, pink tights, pink leather shoes (if the child has sensory issues that interfere with that, contact instructor to discuss)
    Children will learn the basics of coordination and ballet technique, using primarily the Checchetti method. They will be supported mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, besides physically, as they begin to learn how they can give God glory through movement.

PE & Health

  • Instructor: Samantha McDaniel, samanthamcdaniel2030@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $25
    Recommended Grades: K-8
    Required Supplies: Tennis shoes/cleats, shin guards for older students, water bottle
    Do your kids love running, jumping & playing? Do they love having fun with friends? If so, your kiddos will have a blast at Summit P.E.! We will start class with a warm up that changes monthly, then focus on a skill/ game.

Science

  • Instructor: Stephanie Walsh, wi2chi@gmail.com
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    This class explores basic topics in life science- ecology, cells, genetics, creation, evolution, & classification through hands-on activities & independent learning projects. No textbook required. Students keep a folder for each unit, complete weekly assignments, take online quizzes & tests, & complete projects as assigned.
  • Instructor: Ashley Downs, ashleyhdowns1021@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-5
    Participate in fun & exciting science experiments while learning how to make a hypothesis, follow procedures, observe, & draw conclusions.
  • Instructor: Shawna McGrath, shawnamcgrath1011@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $25/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    STEAM class is an integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Students will be engaged in activities that are hands-on and exploratory to encourage student inquiry, discussions, and problem solving. All STEAM activities will be designed to promote understanding of real-world problems and solutions.
  • Instructor: Shawna McGrath, shawnamcgrath1011@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $25/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    STEM Class will be an integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math for students in grades 3-5. Students will be engaged in a learning environment that will promote critical thinking, problem solving, science literacy, and creative thinking. All activities will be hands-on using real-world problems!
  • Instructor: Ashley Downs, ashleyhdowns1021@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-5
    Monthly units, each covering a unique science topic. Minimal weekly homework for extension / application will be provided but not required.

Social Studies

  • Instructor: Samantha McDaniel, samanthamcdaniel2030@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-6
    Come tour the countries and cultures of the world! We will see how other kids around the world live, play, and even what they eat! Maps, discovering traditions, and games will make our great big world feel a "little closer to home."
  • Instructor: Samantha McDaniel, samanthamcdaniel2030@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-6
    Required Supplies: 3-ring binder, colored pencils, access to internet at home
    Come join in the fun! Learn about GA's environment and some life skills that will help you navigate and survive (if you needed to) our great state! Classroom will be both inside and outside, including worksheets, videos, and fun hands-on acivities.
  • Instructor: Stephanie Walsh, wi2chi@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    Students will explore innovation and change throughout history by building and creating; and then testing it out! Come build an obelisk, launch a catapult, sail a ship, explode a volcano, and more!
  • Instructor: Shelly Mauldin, shellythompsonmauldin@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 1-5 (other grade levels accepted upon request)
    Required Books: American Girl 6 Book Sets for Addy (fall term), Samantha (spring term)
    Let's dive into the American Girl historical fiction books to explore 1864 with Addy & 1904 with Samantha! In class we'll reflect, narrate, & make something FUN & hands on! Two chapters are read for homework each week w/ optional writing prompts for extension.
  • Instructor: Stephanie Walsh, wi2chi@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Students will discuss geography, politics, economics, standard of living, and lifestyles of students in each county. Students will complete map work, learn about currency exchange, and the political relationships between the U.S. and each country. We'll play cultural games and taste native foods!
  • Instructor: Samantha McDaniel, samanthamcdaniel2030@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 4-6
    Come explore the world! From Plymouth Rock, to Hitler, to the Land Down Under, we will visit all of the continents, learning their history, best places to visit, what makes each stand out from the rest, & their current economies & positions in the world.

Study Hall

  • Tuition: $5/mo
    Recommended Grades: PreK-8
    Required Supplies: Must bring own lunch & clear drink
    A supervised lunch period that includes a time of learning age-appropriate Biblical truths with a historical Christian worldview. Time will be allocated to allow sufficient time to eat & relax. (See par. 7 of SA Policies & Procedures.)
  • Cost: $10/student/period
    Grades: 3-8
    A time to focus on studies & relax. Space & supervision are limited, therefore no more than 1 study hall period/student/day allowed unless approved by site director first. If scheduling conflict due to SA schedule (e.g. piano lesson) causes student to need study hall for less than 30 minutes, there is no charge.

2022-23 Schedule

Schedule SUBJECT TO CHANGE (classes added and/or cancelled) as registrations dictate. NOTE: Classes listed in RED are full; please do NOT register for them. (See FAQ about wait lists here...)

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