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: ​
  • $70/family Apr 1-15
  • $80/family Apr 16-30
  • $90/family May
  • $100/family June
  • $110/family Jul
  • $125/family Aug-Oct
  • $70/family Nov-Feb (2nd term only)
  • Add'l Student(s) after initial family registration: $5/student
​Registration Fee for Rutledge 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 2026-27

(NOTE: Class times listed on Schedule below descriptions.)
​Registering for classes more than 1 grade adjacent to recommended age/grade level must receive approval from site director(s) AND class instructor before registration.

Electives: Art, Foreign Languages, Life Skills

  • Instructor: Bonnie Eaton, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 7-10
    Required Book:The Archaeology Book by David Down, Master Books ISBN 9780890515730
    A fascinating look into the world that is asleep below us! We will make our way through Ancient ruins, Fossils, Caves and geology, with a biblical perspective. We will discover the beautiful handiwork of our Creator as we dive into fun facts about our past!
  • Instructor: Lili Layfield, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2, 3-5
    Prerequisite: Student must be at least 5yo by first day of class
    Through various art mediums, students will develop multiple skills with art tools, enhancing creativity and imagination as they design their own masterpieces.
  • Instructor: Lili Layfield, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $50/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: Jason McBay, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Required Book: Bible
    This class will cover faith, community, and careers with a focus on how to share and live out the gospel in our daily lives. Included will be: survey of the Old Testament, survey of the New Testament, comparative religions, and how to share the gospel.
  • Instructor: Jason McBay, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Required Book: Bible
    This class will walk students through the foundations of the Christian faith. Middle school is often when students start exploring not only what they believe, but why they believe it. We'll cover: our identity in God, discovering why we exist, and disciplines of the faith.
  • Instructor: Cyndi Allgood, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $55/term
    Recommended Grades: K-3, 3-6, 4-8
    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: Christina Cook, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $45/term
    Recommended Grades: 7-12
    Drawing class with concentration of graphite and charcoal mediums. Beginning with exploring each medium and how they can be used. Some weeks will introduce new technique, other weeks will build the technique. Projects include still life's, portraits, pet portraits, personal preference drawings, letter art, etc.
  • Instructor: Cela G Porter, [email protected]
    Tuition: $50/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Required Books: TBA
    Full-year interactive & fun health class covering basic A&P, nutrition, exercise, mental & spiritual health, injuries & disease, treatment & prevention; entire body, every system — a beautiful synchrony; what impairment looks like; how to keep it optimally functioning for a lifetime of health.
  • Instructor: Helen Harmon, [email protected]
    Tuition: $110/mo; Supply Fee: $150/term
    Recommended Grades: PreK
    This class for students younger than kindergarten offers a gentle, engaging introduction to foundational early learning skills. Class will include alphabet & letter sounds, counting & number recognition, fine & gross motor skill development, hands-on crafts & creative play, music & movement activities.
  • Instructor: Tina Snipes, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mon; Supply Fee: $45/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5, 6-8
    Required Books: Living Off the Land Printed Book and Seatwork Book (grade appropriate) from gatherroundhomeschool.com (instructor will forward links after registration)
    Students will learn homestead skills such as food preservation, survival skills, homemaking, and other aspects of pioneer life. Applicable art, Bible, geography, grammar, history, LA, math, science, social studies, & home economics are included in this jam-packed class.
  • Instructor: Bonnie Eaton, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 10-12
    Build real-world money skills with this practical class! Learn budgeting, saving, investing, & taxes (including W-2s). Explore big decisions like buying a car or home, planning for college, affording a pet, & even launching a business with a financial plan.
  • Instructor: Shawna Tallon, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: K-5, 6-12
    Required Attire: athletic shoes & clothing (modest length shorts or sweatpants & t-shirt – no tank tops)
    We will learn movement, teamwork, and exercise & physical fitness. We will play a lot of physical education games and learn new skills. We will learn how physical activity brings great health benefits. We will have lots of fun.
  • Instructor: Meghan McFarlin, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $45/term
    Recommended Grades: K-5
    Students will learn how to overcome the common fear of public speaking by giving fun presentations weekly, similar to show & tell. They'll also learn how to listen well without interrupting & to ask good questions. Sharpens oral comprehension skills.
  • Instructor: Bonnie Eaton, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-12
    Students will learn fundamentals of public presentation, key parts of speech, and what to avoid. Approximately 13 speeches will be written & given by students, critiqued by peers & graded by instructor. The goal is to grow in confidence while communicating with others.
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    Recommended Grades: 9-12
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    Recommended Grades: 10-12
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    Recommended Grades: K-5
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    Recommended Grades: 6-9
  • Instructors: Peyton Ulrich, [email protected]
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    Ignite your child's curiosity and creativity! Through hands-on play, students will explore early science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). They will learn about motion, measurement, and more while developing essential problem-solving skills. Join us for an exciting journey of discovery!
  • Instructor: Nina West, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-6
    (Cycle 2) Come explore the wonders of the US National Parks! In this nature study class students will discover national parks in order of establishment, learning geography, biology such as native animals & plants, & main attractions via virtual field trips & nature-based activities. Light homework required.

Language Arts

  • Instructor: Cela G Porter, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 10-12
    Required Books: TBA
    American Literature explores U.S. history, culture & identity from pre-colonial times to the present; covers major literary movements through novels, short stories, poetry & speeches. Students analyze texts to develop critical thinking, argumentative writing skills & understanding of the American experience.
  • Instructor: Jennifer Dover, [email protected]
    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: Kristy Burton, [email protected]
    Tuition: $50/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 7-9
    Required Books: TBA (will be sent; contact instructor for list)
    Students will read multiple genres including short stories, novels, poetry, drama, realistic fiction, fantasy, & non-fiction. Students will analyze literary elements & techniques & develop skills in narrative, informative, persuasive, creative, & research writing.
  • Instructor: Jennifer Dover, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $25/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, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $30/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: Kathleen Rush, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 4-6
    Prerequisite: 0-1 yr IEW experience
    Required Book: Discoveries in Writing ISBN 9781623414085
    Students will learn from an IEW certified instructor how to take notes, retell narrative stories, summarize references, write from pictures, and compose their own stories. Homework is limited to 1 paragraph per week. Students will also learn vocabulary words, incorporating them into their writing.
  • Instructor: Kathleen Rush, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $20/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Required Book: Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons Student Book (5th ed) ISBN 9781623413118
    Students will learn to develop writing skills in preparation for high school. They will learn from an IEW certified instructor how to summarize references, write from pictures, write creatively, and compose formal essays using MLA format.
  • Instructor: Jacquelyn Whetzel, [email protected]
    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 highlights geography, we will also learn basic writing skills using history & science.
  • Instructor: Jacquelyn Whetzel, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-3
    This class introduces reading students to foundational grammar concepts (sentence mechanics, parts of speech, punctuation, etc.) using interactive learning. We also study the Greek root words from English from the Roots Up to build vocabulary and comprehension skills.
  • Instructor: Hadleigh Brown, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: PreK-K
    This class introduces students to the alphabet using the Letter People curriculum, where each letter is represented by a unique character. Through songs, stories, & hands-on activities, children will learn letter recognition & beginning letter sounds. The class supports early reading readiness & vocabulary.
  • Instructor: Peyton Ulrich, [email protected]
    Tuition: $30/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    We'll read award-winning children's literature, including classic fairy & folk tales and historical fiction. Students will learn about famous authors & illustrators. Literacy activities, crafts, games, and music & movement will be incorporated to bring stories to life! (2-year curriculum cycle)
  • Instructor: Sarah Folsom, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $75/term (includes books)
    Recommended Grades: 4-6
    Prerequisites: Strong reading skills (some reading selections are above 4th grade level). Parents will likely need to read to younger students developing reading skills.
    Cycle 2: Total Language Plus is a Charlotte Mason–inspired, literature-based language arts curriculum covering reading comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and writing through novel studies. This comprehensive, homework-heavy class includes The Witch of Blackbird Pond, My Side of the Mountain, The Whipping Boy, and Island of the Blue Dolphins.
  • Instructor: Sarah Folsom, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $75/term (includes books)
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Cycle 1: Total Language Plus is a Charlotte Mason–inspired, literature-based language arts curriculum covering reading comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and writing through novel studies. This comprehensive, homework-heavy class includes A Wrinkle in Time, The Bronze Bow, Anne of Green Gables and The Door in the Wall.
  • Instructor: Jacquelyn Whetzel, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term (covers project supplies)
    Recommended Grades: 4-6
    Required Books: Little House in the Big Woods, Farmer Boy, Little House on the Prairie, On the Banks of Plum Creek
    Westward, Ho! Put on bonnets or straw hats to blaze trails with Laura Ingalls Wilder. From the Big Woods of Wisconsin to prairie homesteading & adventures, students will read & write about pioneer life. Homework will include ~50 pages/week reading & some journaling.
  • Instructor: Meghan McFarlin, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: K-1
    Prerequisite: Students should know all 26 alphabet letters & their basic sounds
    Through a guided reading model using Level A readers, we will play games, practice reading comprehension, and learn sight words. This class will focus on reading CVC words in the fall term and move towards CCVC and CVCC words (exploring blends) in the spring term.
  • Instructor: Sarah Folsom, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 1-2
    Prerequisite: Ready to Read A and/or can read 5-6 word sentences, be able to read CVC/CCVC/CVCC words & know basic sight words (a, and, the, of, etc.)
    Using a guided reading model with Level B and C readers, we will continue to grow in reading fluency & reading comprehension skills. This class will explore long vowel sounds, prefixes, suffixes, vowel teams, & basic grammar.
  • Instructor: Tina Snipes, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    In this class students will explore music, classic stories, and nursery rhymes, through fun activities, games, instruments, singing, and circle time.
  • Instructors: Tina Snipes, [email protected] and Peyton Ulrich, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    SCIENCE! LANGUAGE ARTS! MATH! This jam-packed, hands-on supplemental class covers these core skills. We will link subjects using games, manipulatives, and experiments. Appropriate for those familiar with letter identification through emergent readers.
  • Instructor: Kristy Burton, [email protected]
    Tuition: $50; Supply Fee: $30/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Required Books: TBA
    Students will explore and respond to literature from various global, historical, & social contexts. Students will read multiple genres of world literature and examine the context that shaped each text through speaking, writing, and project-based assessments.

Math

  • Instructor: TBD
    Tuition: TBD
    Recommended Grades: 8-10
    Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra or equivalent
    Required Texts: TBD
    Algebra 1 is an introduction to variable expressions and equations. Course topics include exponents, polynomials, factoring, graphing and other algebra concepts. Upon course completion, students will have mastered skills necessary for higher level mathematics.
  • Instructor: TBD
    Tuition: TBD
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Prerequisite: Algebra 1
    Required Books: TBD
    Algebra 2 is an extension and enhancement of Algebra 1, covering quadratic equations, logarithms, systems of equations, and other algebra concepts. Completion of this class prepares students to continue into Pre-Calculus and Calculus.
  • Instructor: TBD
    Tuition: TBD
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Prerequisite: Algebra 1
    This class is an exploration of many concepts of geometric mathematics. Students will investigate area, volume, polygons, circles & basic triangle trigonometry. Elements of logical proof are introduced. Geometry utilizes skills from Algebra 1 and allows students to apply those skills to real world situations.
  • Instructor: Sarah Folsom, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term (includes text)
    Recommended Grades: 5
    Using spiral review, engaging themes, and real world connections to give a solid foundation in math & critical thinking skills, we will cover 4 lessons per week in The Good and Beautiful Math 5, with homework graded by parents. Mid-week zoom calls are offered to help with homework & provide extra instruction.
  • Instructor: Sarah Folsom, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term (includes book fee)
    Recommended Grade: 7
    The Good and the Beautiful math curriculum uses a spiral review, engaging themes, & real world connections to give a solid foundation in math & critical thinking skills. We will cover 4 lessons per week, with homework graded by parents. Mid-week zoom calls are offered to help with homework & provide extra instruction.
  • Instructor: Jessica Jernigan, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/month; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-3
    In this class, we will use lots of hands-on activities, games, and manipulatives to keep kids engaged and help learn and retain math basics such as fact fluency with addition and subtraction, place value, measuring time and money.
  • Instructor: Jessica Jernigan, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/month; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    Supplemental class to strengthen foundational math concepts & help students learn to love math! They will develop problem solving skills using basic math operations & decimals, fractions, percents, and other functions. Students will be given lessons based on their capabilities.
  • Instructor: Tina Snipes, [email protected]
    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.
  • Instructors: Tina Snipes, [email protected] and Peyton Ulrich, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    SCIENCE! LANGUAGE ARTS! MATH! This jam-packed, hands-on supplemental class covers these core skills. We will link subjects using games, manipulatives, and experiments. Appropriate for those familiar with letter identification through emergent readers.

Performing Arts

  • Instructor: Christa Strickland, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $70/term
    Recommended Grades: 8-12
    Students will learn the details of "behind the scenes" for performances: build & create sets & props in class and during tech week, and practice timely deliverance and logistics on stage during performances.
  • Instructor: Hadleigh Brown, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-5
    Required Supplies: Ballet attire (instructor will send info)
    This ballet class introduces students to the beauty & fundamentals of classical ballet. Students will learn basic ballet positions, technique, balance, coordination, & musicality through guided instruction. The class helps build strength, flexibility, confidence, and a strong foundation for continued dance training.
  • Instructor: Hadleigh Brown, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    Required Supplies: Comfortable dance attire, dance shoes (instructor will send info)
    This class introduces students to different forms of dance such as jazz, lyrical, & modern through fun movement, music, & exercise. We will learn basic choreography while building coordination & rhythm. The class focuses on movement skills & choreography retention while encouraging creativity.
  • Instructor: Christa Strickland, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 8-12
    Students will learn to perform on stage. They are required to attend regular classes, extra practices, and be present tech week(s) and show weekend dates for the show Robin Hood in spring. They must provide own costumes and be financially responsible for scripts.
  • Instructor: Christa Strickland, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-7
    Students will learn basics of acting & performance skills, improving communication, delivery, and stage presence. Classes will include games & warm-ups. The performance in spring will be Robin Hood.
  • Instructor: Amy Futral, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/month; Supply Fee: $50
    Recommended Grades: 1-6
    Required Supplies: Costume may be required to purchase for musicals (2 max)
    This class will offer musical lessons & experience to perform a musical. Auditions required for main cast, but everyone will be part of the program. Scope of musical dependent on number of participants.
  • Instructor: Ruth Kershaw, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/month; Supply Fee: $35+/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-12
    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.

Science

  • Instructor: Nina West, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $60/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-12
    Cycle 1. This revamped class will approach Agriculture from a homestead perspective using Introduction to Homestead Science (text included in supply fee). Students will engage in hands-on lessons & activities while learning science concepts & real-life lessons. Topics include land management, animal production, gardening, & food preservation.
  • Instructor: Laura Langford, [email protected]
    Tuition: $55/mo, plus $25 add’l due August for 2 add’l classes; Supply Fee: $55/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Required Books: Apologia Exploring Creation w/Biology (3rd ed.) ISBN: 9781946506450; Solutions & Tests for Exploring Creation w/Biology (3rd ed.) ISBN: 9781946506467; recommended: Exploring Creation w/Biology Student Notebook (3rd ed) ISBN: 9781946506481; good microscope highly recommended
    REQUIRED: add'l 2 August classes (starts 2 weeks early). Class covers basic topics such as classification, cells, energy, ecology, genetics, creation, & evolution. In class we introduce major concepts, answer questions & do activities, microscopes & dissections. Weekly reading & homework, with quizzes and tests.
  • Instructor: Crystal Murphey, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: PreK-3
    Welcome to the exciting world of dinosaurs, rocks, earthquakes, volcanoes, maps, & more! We will learn through stories, hands-on activities, & videos. This course is a gentle introduction to paleontology & earth science for children in PreK-3rd grade.
  • Instructor: Laura Langford, [email protected]
    Tuition: $55/mo, plus $25 add’l due August for 2 add’l classes; Supply Fee: $55/term
    Recommended Grades: 10-12
    Prerequisite: Algebra 1
    Required Books: Discovering Design with Chemistry, ISBN: 9780996278461; Answer Key &Tests for Discovering Design with Chemistry ISBN: 9780996278478
    REQUIRED: add'l 2 August classes (starts 2 weeks early). This rigorous college-prep class covers atomic structure, the periodic table, reactions, acids/bases, energy & more. Class time includes introducing concepts, problem solving & labs. Weekly reading & homework. Quizzes, tests, lab reports & a research project.
  • Instructor: Crystal Murphey, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: PreK-3
    We will focus on the basic scientific concepts, through lessons & fun hands-on activities about about the human body, animals, energy, matter, weather, space, stewardship of the earth, & more!
  • Instructor: Laura Langford, [email protected]
    Tuition: $55/mo, plus $25 add’l due August for 2 add’l classes; Supply Fee: $55/term
    Recommended Grades: 10-12
    Prerequisite: Biology
    Required Book: Forensic Science Bertino & Bertino (3rd ed.) ISBN 9780357124987
    REQUIRED: add'l 2 August classes (starts 2 weeks early). This is a hands-on lab and project-based course that introduces basics of law, criminal justice, history of forensics, & modern techniques such as hair, fibers, DNA, poisons, fingerprinting etc! PLEASE NOTE: course content is graphic at times!! Contact instructor for details of course content.
  • Instructor: Nina West, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 7-12
    This interactive class will give students an in-depth look at forestry & wildlife native to the 5 ecosystems in Georgia using Project Wild, Wet & Learning Tree curricula. Students will gain environmental awareness, learn conservation methods & discover careers. Light homework & projects required.
  • Instructor: Laura Langford, [email protected]
    Tuition: $55/mo, plus $25 add’l due August for 2 add’l classes; Supply Fee: $55/term
    Recommended Grades: 10-12
    Required Books: Friendly Chemistry Student Edition (4th ed.), ISBN: 9781456511364
    REQUIRED: add'l 2 August classes (starts 2 weeks early). This class covers major topics (atomic theory, periodic table, compounds, reactions, gas laws etc.) in a fun, approachable manner without much math. Lots of activities, labs & other hands-on learning! Reading, homework & an online test weekly.
  • Instructor: Tina Snipes, [email protected]
    Tuition: $40/mon; Supply Fee: $45/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Required Books: Human Body printed books for MS (available from gatherroundhomeschool.com) — instructor will email links
    Students will be learning about human anatomy and various systems in the body including: nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and more!
  • Instructor: Laura Langford, [email protected]
    Tuition: $55/mo, plus $25 add’l due August for 2 add’l classes; Supply Fee: $55/term
    Recommended Grades: 8-9
    Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra
    Required Books (3): Apologia Exploring Creation with Physical Science (4th ed) ISBN: 9781940110141; Apologia Physical Science (4th ed) Student Notebook ISBN: 9781940110509; Apologia Physical Science (4th ed) Course Guide & Answer Key ISBN: 9781940110400
    REQUIREDt: add'l 2 August classes (starts 2 weeks early). The class covers basic topics from chemistry and physics with some earth science. Class time spent learning concepts, answering questions, & doing lab activities. Weekly reading & homework with online tests & quizzes.
  • Instructor: Laura Langford, [email protected]
    Tuition: $55/mo, plus $25 add’l due August for 2 add’l classes; Supply Fee: $55/term
    Recommended Grades: 11-12
    Books: Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program, 2009 (4th ed.) ISBN 9780133647495 (a secular textbook); Guided Reading and Study Workbook, Student ed. ISBN 9780133647396
    REQUIRED: add'l 2 August classes (starts 2 weeks early). Topics: motion, light, sound, electricity, magnetism & more with hands-on labs. Weekly reading, homework & tests. Class is solid enough for college-prep but has much less math than traditional physics classes. It still requires critical thinking!
  • Instructor: Crystal Murphey, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2, 3-5
    Travel the globe as we explore scaly, slithering, and swimming creatures during the fall term. In the spring, we will focus on different types of pets! This class uses captivating videos and hands-on activities to help us discover their characteristics and ecosystems.
  • Instructor: Jason McBay, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $40/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-10
    What do you want to know about the world around you? How do buildings withstand 8.0 earthquakes? What causes tornadoes and hurricanes? How do cells divide? This class will be a survey of life science, earth science, physical science, meteorology, and astronomy.
  • Instructor: Nina West, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-6
    This class will focus on Paleontology - Dinosaurs (Fall) and Weather & Water (Spring), using The Good and The Beautiful’s science unit studies. In class, students will participate in hands-on activities, labs and notebooking.
  • Instructors: Tina Snipes, [email protected] and Peyton Ulrich, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    SCIENCE! LANGUAGE ARTS! MATH! This jam-packed, hands-on supplemental class covers these core skills. We will link subjects using games, manipulatives, and experiments. Appropriate for those familiar with letter identification through emergent readers.
  • Instructor: Nina West, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-6
    In this hands-on class students will use critical thinking skills, experimentation, & creativity to tackle weekly STEM challenges & engineering projects. This class will use Wonders of Energy & Motion and Simple Machines units from The Good and Beautiful as the spine curriculum.

Social Studies

  • Instructor: Hadleigh Brown, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 2-4
    Required Books: TBA (7 per year)
    We will use the Magic Tree House books to step back in history. While the course focuses on history, we will also cover geography, art and science in a hands-on, fun, and multi-sensory way. Light homework required.
  • Instructor: Crystal Murphey, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: K-2
    In this class we will learn about people who work in our communities, including their jobs, purpose, and community roles. We will also learn the importance of good character traits with hands-on exercises & activities.
  • Instructor: Jacquelyn Whetzel, [email protected]
    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, [email protected]
    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: Cela G Porter, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Required Books: Exploring Economics (Notgrass) ISBN 9781609990947; Exploring Government (Notgrass) ISBN 9781609991005
    This course explores the foundations of government & economics, examining how laws, policies & financial systems shape societies. Students will study key principles of democracy, markets & global economies, gaining a deeper understanding of civic responsibility, decision-making & the impact of government on daily life.
  • Instructor: Jennifer Dover, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $30/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: Jacquelyn Whetzel, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/month; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: 3-5
    Prerequisite: Strong reading skills
    Required Books: American Girl books: Meet Kirsten, Meet Samantha, Meet Rebecca, Meet Kit, Meet Molly, Meet Julie
    Cycle 2: Well-behaved women DO make history. Explore American history with AGs: Kirsten, Samantha, Rebecca, Kit, Molly, Julie, & other “her”story-making women. We will read, craft, study biblical character traits, & learn about amazing women from the Industrial Revolution to the 1970s. Light homework required.
  • Instructor: Bonnie Eaton, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $45/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    Required Books: Activity Book Vol 4: The Modern Age, Story of the World ISBN 9781945841927; The Modern Age, Volume 4 ISBN 9781945841903
    From Victoria's empire to the end of the USSR. Bring modern history to life as you marvel at the Crystal Palace, follow Gandhi to the sea, rocket through the Space Race, & more. This curriculum is written in story form.
  • Instructor: Hadleigh Brown, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 4-6
    Required Books: TBA (7 per year)
    We will use the I Survived books to learn about past historical events through the eyes of a child. While the course focuses on history, we will also cover geography, art and science in a hands-on, fun, and multi-sensory way. Light homework required.
  • Instructor: Crystal Murphey, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $50/term
    Recommended Grades: PreK-3
    Our Great Big World ​is centered in God's Word and makes learning world geography exciting. We will explore our world through puzzles, crafts, recipes, hands-on activities, Folktales and songs from around the world.
  • Instructor: Tina Snipes, [email protected]
    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 2-3 states per week. Come with us as we learn about our great Americas.
  • Instructor: Sarah Folsom, [email protected]
    Tuition: $35/mo; Supply Fee: $35/term
    Recommended Grades: 6-8
    “We the People” are the first words of the Constitution and gives the power & responsibility of our government to us, the citizens. We will learn about the Founding Fathers, the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and how these people & documents formed our government.
  • Instructor: Bonnie Eaton, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $45/term
    Recommended Grades: 9-12
    Required Book: Exploring America Part 1 & II, Notgrass, ISBN 9781609999988 & ISBN 9781609999995
    This beautiful & engaging series covers Columbus to the present. Students will gain a rich understanding of our nation's past. This course will provide some fun & challenging projects throughout.
  • Instructor: Bonnie Eaton, [email protected]
    Tuition: $45/mo; Supply Fee: $45/term
    Recommended Grades: 10-12
    Required Book: Exploring World History Student Review Book by Ray Notgrass ISBN 1609999959
    Covering creation through to the present day, from a biblical perspective. Students will encounter beautiful pieces of historical literature, learn how to map geographical locations, and put into perspective how our faith plays a role into all of history. Philosophy will be explored as well.

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.”
    Supervisory & cleaning fee for ALL students: $15/fall term, $20/spring term
    Student(s) will participate in a 5-10 minute, age appropriate Bible lesson each week.

2026-27 Schedule

Schedule SUBJECT TO CHANGE (classes added and/or cancelled) — DO NOT rely on printed version of schedule.
​NOTE: Classes listed in RED are full; please do NOT register for them. (See FAQ about wait lists here...)
​Registering for classes more than 1 grade adjacent to recommended age/grade level must receive approval from site director(s) AND class instructor before registration.
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