Rutledge Campus

Meets Tuesdays:
Centennial Baptist Church
5321 Brownwood Rd
Rutledge, GA 30663

Fees at Rutledge:

ALL FEES NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-TRANSFERABLE
Application Fee: $10/family
Registration Fee: 
  • $40/family Apr-May
  • $50/family Jun
  • $75/family Jul-Oct
  • $50/family Nov-Feb (2nd term only)
  • Add'l Student(s) after initial family registration: $5/student
​Registration Fee for Conyers 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 2023-24: 

(NOTE: Class times listed on Schedule below descriptions.)

Art

  • Instructor: Lili Layfield, lilidover@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: PreK-K
    Learning art fundamentals! We will be doing activities that enhance fine motor skills, creativity, & imaginations. Children will be introduced to basic art vocabulary, and encouraged to acquire new skills through fun art activities.
  • Instructor: Lili Layfield, lilidover@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    Students will further develop skills and become more comfortable with art tools. This class will offer opportunities for students to utilize clay, ink,collage, watercolors, and much more.
  • Instructor: Lili Layfield, lilidover@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    Students will develop a further understanding of painting, drawing & other techniques needed to create masterpieces! This class will offer opportunities for students to utilize charcoal, clay, ink, color design, collage, watercolors, sculpture, & much more.
  • Instructor: Lili Layfield, lilidover@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-12
    Students will develop a higher level of art skills, knowledge, & technique! We will draw, paint & sculpt. Students will utilize portraits, charcoal, clay, ink, color design, collage, watercolors, sculpture, & much more.
  • Instructor: Sara Vincent, sara@saravincentphotography.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $25/term
    Recommended Grades: 7-12
    Required Supplies: Digital camera with capabilities of manual settings (preferably a DSLR)
    We will be learning the ins & outs of a camera as well as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, techniques in capturing motion, landscapes, portraits, & macro; lighting, composition, and even getting into setting up a mock studio.

Language Arts

  • Instructor: Kathy Richardson, kathy7999@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $45/term
    Recommended Grades: Pre-1
    Class goal is to introduce students to letters & sounds, to aid in proficiency, & to invoke excitement in learning. Different methods & objects will be used. Our biggest focus will be on learning to recognize, sound-out & write the alphabet Introducing words as able.
  • Instructor: Jennifer Dover, jenniferjb444@yahoo.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 7-12
    Students will create original compositions in various genres, developing skills as they grow in writing processes, enhancing construction as writers; they will connect creative thoughts into expanded ideas then into fully realized pieces of language art.
  • Instructor: Katie Anderson, kandersonsummit@gmail.com
    Tuition: $50/mo; Supply Fee: $25/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-10
    Required Books: 4 novels (titles TBD)
    Students will read multiple genres of literature, learn how authors use different literary elements, & develop writing skills through engaging tasks, step-by-step instruction, & regular feedback. Goals include thinking critically, communicating ideas clearly and effectively, & gaining a lifelong appreciation for reading and writing.
  • Instructor: Jennifer Dover, jenniferjb444@yahoo.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 8-10
    Students will learn the foundations of strong essay writing, including all parts of the writing process, which can be used in a variety of subjects. Students will complete various essay types. Students will better understand how good essays are written for academic or professional use.
  • Instructor: Jennifer Dover, jenniferjb444@yahoo.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    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: Jacquelyn Whetzel, jwhetzel4summit@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    Prerequisite: Strong reading skills
    Required Books: Paddle-to-the-Sea, Tree in the Trail, Minn of the Mississippi, Seabird, Pagoo
    Emerging writers bring geography to life through five iconic Holling C. Holling classics. We will study the Great Lakes, states & capitals, continents & oceans. While the course focuses on geography, we will also learn basic writing skills using history & science.
  • Instructor: Jen Dooley, jendooley@comcast.net
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 4-5
    This class focuses on solidifying grammar skills (sentence mechanics, parts of speech, punctuation, etc.) It sounds boring, but we will use interactive learning to make grammar fun! We will also use English from the Roots Up curriculum (Latin root words) to build vocabulary and comprehension.
  • Instructor: Jacquelyn Whetzel, jwhetzel4summit@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-3
    This class focuses on building grammar skills (sentence mechanics, parts of speech, punctuation, etc.) It sounds boring, but we use interactive learning to make learning fun! We will also use the English from the Roots Up curriculum (Greek root words) to build vocabulary and comprehension.
  • Instructor: Katie Anderson, kandersonsummit@gmail.com
    Tuition: $50/mo; Supply Fee: $25/term
    Recommended Grades: 10-11
    Required Books: 4-5 novels (titles TBD)
    Students will read & analyze texts to expand their understanding of literature and our world, improve their communication skills through engaging tasks, step-by-step instruction, & regular feedback. Goals include thinking critically, communicating ideas effectively and creatively, & gaining a lifelong appreciation for reading and writing.
  • Instructor: Peyton Ulrich, PeytonUlrich99@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: K-1
    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!
  • Instructors: Heather Bowman, bowmanh23@aol.com
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Required Books: novels TBA
    Students will develop their reading comprehension & thinking skills through high-quality literature. We will engage in reading, writing, discussing texts with a few fun book projects thrown in. Books based on adventure, history, fantasy will all be a part of our reading.
  • Instructor: Jen Dooley, jendooley@comcast.net
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    If you already know your letters & their sounds, but you're not quite reading yet, Ready to Read is the class for you! We will play games, practice comprehension, and learn basic grammar to encourage & enforce reading skills.
  • Instructors: Tina Snipes, tinasnipes99@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: K-1
    In this class students will explore music, classic stories, and nursery rhymes, through fun activities, games, instruments, singing, and circle time.
  • Instructors: Tina Snipes, tinasnipes99@gmail.com and Peyton Ulrich, PeytonUlrich99@gmail.com
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    SCIENCE! LANGUAGE ARTS! MATH! This jam-packed, hands-on class covers these core skills. We will link each subject using games, manipulatives, & experiments. We will have a lot of fun in the process.

Life Skills

  • Instructor: Cyndi Allgood, callgood7975@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: K-8
    Let’s learn to cook while traveling through the states & around the world. We’ll learn the basics of cooking & baking, and have fun while doing it! We will be learning and trying different flavors & favorite recipes from all over.
  • Instructor: Cela Porter, celaporter@gmail.com
    Tuition: $40/mon; Supply Fee: $30/term (+ one time book fee of $25)
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Class will concentrate on practical math necessary to understand & make informed decisions related to personal finance. Course covers how to budget, save, avoid debt, invest, be a wise consumer & giver, as well as credit cards, taxes, college, careers & banking. (May be some online class/homework.)

Math

  • Instructor: Michelle Bailey, thebailey8@gmail.com
    Tuition: $50/mo; Supply Fee: $10/year
    Recommended Grades: 8-10
    Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra
    Required Texts: TBA
    Algebra 1 is an introduction to variable expressions and equations. Course topics include exponents, polynomials, factoring, graphing & other algebra concepts. Upon course completion, students will have mastered skills necessary for higher level mathematics.
  • Instructor: Michelle Bailey, thebailey8@gmail.com
    Tuition: $50/mo; Supply Fee: $10/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Prerequisite: Algebra 1
    Required Supplies: TBA
    Algebra 2 is an extension and enhancement of Algebra 1, covering quadratic equations, logarithms, systems of equations, & other algebra concepts. Completion of this class prepares students to continue into Pre-Calculus and Calculus.
  • Instructors: Tina Snipes, tinasnipes99@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    In this course we will cover the multiplication tables in an order that promotes understanding & memorization. We will use games, songs, repetition, and worksheets to learn & review the multiplication tables.
  • Instructor: Nina West, ninamwest@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $15/term
    Recommended Grades: 4-5
    Required Books: Saxon 5/4 Home Study Kit (3rd ed) ISBN 9781591413479
    Saxon Math teaches math in the spiral approach which practices incremental development of new concepts & continual review of previously covered concepts. Each class will cover 3-4 lessons with lots of practice, review & hands-on manipulatives. Homework must be completed & graded by parent.
  • Instructor: Anna Ulrich, annalulrich99@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $15/term
    Recommended Grades: 5-6
    Prerequisite: Complete Saxon 5/4 or placement test
    Required Books: Saxon 6/5 Home Study Kit (3rd ed) ISBN 9781591413486
    Saxon Math Homeschool 6/5 teaches math with a spiral approach, which emphasizes incremental development of new material & continuous review of previously taught concepts. Weekly, 3-4 lessons will be covered and homework must be completed & graded by a parent at home.
  • Instructor: Anna Ulrich, annalulrich99@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $15/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-7
    Prerequisite: Complete Saxon 6/5 or placement test
    Required Books: Saxon 7/6 Home Study Kit (4th ed) ISBN 9781591413493
    Saxon Math Homeschool 7/6 teaches math with a spiral approach, which emphasizes incremental development of new material & continuous review of previously taught concepts. Weekly, 3-4 lessons will be covered and homework must be completed & graded by a parent at home.
  • Instructor: Anna Ulrich, annalulrich99@gmail.com
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 7-8
    Prerequisite: Complete Saxon 7/6 or placement test
    Required Books: Saxon 8/7 Home Study Kit (3rd ed) ISBN 9781591413509
    Saxon Math Homeschool 8/7 teaches math with a spiral approach, which emphasizes incremental development of new material & continuous review of previously taught concepts. Weekly, 3-4 lessons will be covered and homework must be completed & graded by a parent at home.
  • Instructors: Tina Snipes, tinasnipes99@gmail.com and Peyton Ulrich, PeytonUlrich99@gmail.com
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    SCIENCE! LANGUAGE ARTS! MATH! This jam-packed, hands-on class covers these core skills. We will link each subject using games, manipulatives, & experiments. We will have a lot of fun in the process.

Music & Dance

  • Instructor: Hadleigh Snipes, hadleighsnipes3156@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply/Costume Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-3
    Required Supplies: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, optional pink ballet skirt
    In this class students will learn ballet steps, terminology, & how to put steps into a formatted dance. Class depth will be determined by skill level of students.
  • Instructor: Hadleigh Snipes, hadleighsnipes3156@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply/Costume Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    Required Supplies: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, optional pink ballet skirt
    In this class students will learn ballet steps, terminology, & how to put steps into a formatted dance. Class depth will be determined by skill level of students.
  • Instructor: Hadleigh Snipes, hadleighsnipes3156@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply/Costume Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: Pre-1
    Required Supplies: Pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes, optional pink ballet skirt
    In this class, students will learn basic ballet steps & terminology. These concepts will be taught through creative movement & games.
  • Instructor: Jonathan Hill, hilljonathan06@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-9
    Required Supplies: guitar (based on student's size, contact instructor with questions about sizing)
    Group session period will consist of individual instruction time & group theory learning using books, flashcards, games. Instruction will be tailored to each student's understanding, age, & learning pace.
  • Instructor: Hadleigh Snipes, hadleighsnipes3156@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply/Costume Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    Required Supplies: Pink leotard, shorts, jazz or ballet shoes
    In this class we will learn a mix of jazz & lyrical steps and terminology. We will also learn how to format routines, and stage presence & performance. Choreography based on skill level.
  • Instructor: Katie Ready, gracenotesstudio@yahoo.com
    Tuition: $45/month; Supply Fee: $35+/term
    Recommended Grades: 1-8
    Required Supplies: Books purchased by instructor from supply fee ($35 minimum depending on book(s) required); instructor will contact parents to determine appropriate curriculum level and, for transfer students, if needed books are already owned
    Full class period includes individual lesson time, theory training & worksheets, and interactive activities to reinforce learning. Teaching is individualized to each student’s skill level. Appropriate for beginners–Level 2B.

PE & Health

  • Instructor: Cela Porter, celaporter@gmail.com
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Holistic nutrition & wellness of body, mind & soul (Biblical approach), an interactive class covering macro & micronutrients, food groups, clean eating, label reading, physical & mindfulness activities that promote health & what drains our bodies: artificial colors, flavors, GMOs, etc.
  • Instructor: Shawna Tallon, shawna.tallon729@gmail.com
    Tuition: TBA
    Recommended Grades: K-5, 6-12
    Required Attire: athletic shoes & clothing (modest length shorts or sweatpants & t-shirt – no tank tops)
    Emphasis on physical conditioning, knowledge of muscle groups, appropriate stretching techniques, individual & team games, & physical fitness.

Science

  • Instructor: Nina West, ninamwest@gmail.com
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-7
    Required Book: Exploring Creation w/Chemistry & Physics, ISBN 9781935495987 AND Exploring Creation w/Chemistry & Physics Notebooking Journal, ISBN 9781940110059
    From atoms & molecules to laws of motion & thermodynamics, students will be filled with wonder as they discover God’s design for the universe. The class includes hands on activities & experiments. (Reading & written homework: allow 30 min. 2-3 days per week to complete)
    • Instructor: Cela Porter, celaporter@gmail.com
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 5-6
    Required Book: Exploring Creation w/Human Anatomy & Physiology-Young Explorers Series, ISBN 9781935495147; Exploring Creation w/Human Anatomy & Physiology-Young Explorers Series Notebooking Journal ISBN 9781935495154
    From brains to toenails & all cells in between, students will discover God’s unique & intelligent design of their body, systems, and how to keep it working well. This engaging class includes lessons, hands on activities/experiments, journaling/ notebook.
  • Instructor: TBA, contact Jill Butcher, jill@summitacademy.net
    Tuition: $50/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Required Books: TBA
  • Instructor: TBA, contact Jill Butcher, jill@summitacademy.net
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
  • Instructor: Nina West, ninamwest@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 1-2
    The class involves hands-on, interactive learning about earth, life, & physical sciences. This class provides fun, focused lessons to introduce younger students to key science concepts & vocabulary. Students will compile a simple notebook as we cover concepts from the Evan Moore Daily Science book.
  • Instructor: TBA, contact Jill Butcher, jill@summitacademy.net
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $45/term
    Recommended Grades: 7-10
    Required Books: TBA
  • Instructor: Nina West, ninamwest@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $45/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-4, 4-6
    Book: (optional for grades 2-4, required for grades 4-6) Science in the Beginning ISBN 9780989042406
    This class will be very hands-on and will cover a wide-range of science concepts based on the days of creation such as nature of light, properties of air & water, our solar system, plants & animals, and basic human anatomy & physiology. (Light reading & written homework for grades 4-6.)
  • Instructors: Tina Snipes, tinasnipes99@gmail.com and Peyton Ulrich, PeytonUlrich99@gmail.com
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    SCIENCE! LANGUAGE ARTS! MATH! This jam-packed, hands-on class covers these core skills. We will link each subject using games, manipulatives, & experiments. We will have a lot of fun in the process.

Social Studies

  • Instructor: Jacquelyn Whetzel, jwhetzel4summit@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-5
    Grab your passport, travel the world, and learn about amazing cultures! We'll discuss geographical location, language, food, currency, flags, animals, lifestyles, etc. of each county. We'll make crafts, play cultural games, & occasionally taste native foods.
  • Instructor: Jacquelyn Whetzel, jwhetzel4summit@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-5
    Travel through time, meeting Leif Erikson, Harriet Tubman, Benjamin Franklin, Pocahontas, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, & many others. We will study basic foundations of civil & religious liberty, while celebrating the rich mosaic of people who contributed to founding & developing our nation.
  • Instructor: Jennifer Dover, jenniferjb444@yahoo.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Required Book: TBD
    Georgia Studies covers Georgia's history from prehistoric times until modern day. We cover Georgia's geography, government, economics, culture and religion along the way. U.S. historical events are included, as appropriate, to ensure students understand Georgia’s role in the history of the United States.
  • Instructor: Cela Porter, celaporter@gmail.com
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Required Books: Exploring Economics ISBN 9781609990947; Exploring Government ISBN 9781609991005 (updated version coming late 2023)
    FALL: Economics — Study of God’s economy, US economy history, markets, labor, trade, government & measuring economy, plus issues from healthcare to depression/recession & actions we can take.
    SPRING: Government — Background to America gov’t, Constitution (House, Senate, laws, elections, departments, branches), state & local gov’t, taxes & spending, int’l & contemporary issues & working toward a better America.
  • Instructor: Jacquelyn Whetzel, jwhetzel4summit@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/month; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-6
    Prerequisite: Strong reading skills
    Required Books: American Girl books: Meet Kaya, Meet Caroline, Meet Felicity, Meet Josefina, Meet Addy, Meet Cecile
    Cycle 1: Well-behaved women DO make history! Explore American history with AGs: Kaya, Caroline, Felicity, Josefina, Addy, and Cecile, and other “her”story-making women. We will read, craft, study biblical character traits, and learn about amazing women from Exploration to the Civil War. Light homework required.
  • Instructors: Heather Bowman, bowmanh23@aol.com
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Required Books: The Story of the World- Early Modern Times, Vol 3, Revised Softcover ISBN: 1945841446; The Story of the World- Early Modern Times--Activity Book, Revised ISBN: 1945841478
    A Christ centered world history class! This will be an engaging class with an online component that students will have access to from home. We will engage in critical thinking & discussions of historical events and determine how those events shape our thinking & behavior.
  • Instructors: Tina Snipes, tinasnipes99@gmail.com
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 4-6
    We will “travel” the US, state by state. Students will learn geography, industry, flags, capitals, & unique history for each of our United States. We will study two, sometimes three states per week. Come with us as we learn about our great America.
  • Instructor: Cela Porter, celaporter@gmail.com
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Required Book: Exploring America Part 1 & II ISBN 9781609999988 & ISBN 9781609999995
    This beautiful & engaging series covers Columbus to the present, beginning with early settlements, our new & expanding nation, a divided nation with challenges & conflicts, its reconstruction & moving forward through business, the modern age & wars into the new millennium.
  • Instructor: Cela Porter, celaporter@gmail.com
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Required Book: Exploring World History Part I & II ISBN 9781609990619 & ISBN 9781609990626
    This beautiful series introduces our beginning with God, our place in Creation, from Israel through the Middle Ages, into the Renaissance & Reformation, the Scientific Revolution, Revolution of Thought (Marx, Darwin), wars & into 21st century, including modern church history.

Lunch

  • No need to register for lunch — students registered for classes at BOTH 10:40 & 12:00 class periods will be automatically rostered into “Lunch and Focus.”
    Elementary supervisory & cleaning fee: $15/fall term, $20/spring term
    MS/HS: No supervision fee, but students will be expected to help clean and reset lunch area.
    Student(s) will participate in a 5-10 minute, age appropriate Bible lesson each week.

2023-24 Schedule

Schedule SUBJECT TO CHANGE (classes added and/or cancelled) — DO NOT PRINT this schedule at this time.
​NOTE: Classes listed in RED are full; please do NOT register for them. (See FAQ about wait lists here...)