2024-2025 Junior High (7th & 8th Grade) Class Descriptions

8:00AM – 9:00AM Back to Basics – Country Life and All Things Natural

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Robyn Collins
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $50
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Students will learn a variety of skills in this class. It will be very hands-on. Some of the projects will include container and raised bed gardening, starting plants from seeds, making apple butter, strawberry picking, making strawberry jam, raising baby chickens, making homemade lip balms and candles including how to package and label products, making natural healthcare remedies, and much more. Most of these skills are treasures I learned and practiced throughout my life as I homeschooled my children and I would like to pass these down to the next generation now that my children are grown. Students will have a sale day at CCA to sell their products, plants, chickens, etc. (The date of sale will be close to the end of spring.)
Required Textbooks and Materials:
1 inch 3-ring binder, plastic sheet protectors, pen, gardening gloves
Homework Estimate: Only occasionally and for projects that cannot be completed in class.
Teacher Bio:
My name is Robyn Collins. I am a Christian and a homeschool mom of eleven children. I have homeschooled for 30 years. Over the years my family has enjoyed being part of co-ops and tutorials, as well as hosting small co-op groups in our own home. I have taught at CCA for seven years. My favorite subjects to teach are English, History, and Life Skills. In my free time, some hobbies I enjoy are gardening, canning, cooking, sewing, and spending time with my family.

8:00AM – 9:00AM Comparative Worldview

Grades 5-8
Teacher: Cortissa Scheiderich
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
This Comparative Worldview class will equip students with a biblical worldview and expose them to the basic beliefs of competing worldviews. This curriculum sets the stage for critical worldview analysis and biblical worldview integration in every area of life. As children begin to learn the basic tenets of competing worldviews, they will quickly begin to recognize these philosophies in novels, textbooks, television shows, movies, music, and daily conversations. Critical thinking skills begin to develop in mid-elementary years. This class will instruct your child in worldview analysis and equip them to recognize how the Christian worldview lines up with reality, in a way that no other worldview does. We need to make the most of these formative years by preparing our children to evaluate every idea they encounter and understand the truth of the Christian worldview. Students will take an assessment at the end of each unit.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Bible, 1.5” – 2” Binder, Pencils, markers, crayons, colored pencils
Homework Estimate: Memorizing a short Scripture passage that goes along with each of the five-unit lessons
Teacher Bio:
I’m Cortissa Scheiderich. I’ve been married to my husband Larry for 24 years and we have 5 children(ages 20, 18, 10, 9, and 7). I have homeschooled them from the very beginning. We have been a part of various types of homeschool co-ops, tutorials, and groups over the years in different states. I started a 501(c)3 homeschool co-op in 2012 and led it for three years until we moved away. That co-op is still in operation today. I’m also a Women’s Ministry Speaker and have spent over 25 years teaching and discipling women in God’s Word. During that same time, I’ve been a co-leader of Life Groups with my husband.

8:00AM – 9:00AM General Science

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Joann Marlow
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $45
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Prepare to be awed by God’s amazing creation as we dive into a variety of science topics, including the scientific method, earth science, life science, and human anatomy. There are 16 modules in the textbook, with 2 weeks spent on average per module. At home, students will read each module, complete vocabulary worksheets, and answer selected On Your Own/Study Guide questions. In class, students will be guided to take some simple notes, and quizzes will be given on the key concepts of each module. Most experiments will be performed in class. We end the year with a few dissections. Science Fair participation is required for a grade in this class. Whether your students have had a robust elementary science education, or this is their first official science class, they will complete this fun course having a well-established knowledge of the basics in all areas of science and will be prepared to transition and engage in upcoming high school-level sciences. *This course will help your student transition from previous elementary expectations, to what will be expected from them in their high school years. This Apologia course probably requires more reading and more homework than what they had to do in the past. At-home quizzes are given over the simple notes given in class, encouraging students to learn how to study notes. More is required of them, but it’s still hard not to get an A in this course if homework is completed (perfection is not required). Please reach out if you feel your student might need modifications due to personal learning challenges.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Apologia’s “Exploring Creation With General Science,” 2nd Edition by Jay Wile** (No need to purchase the Solutions/Test Manual or the Student Workbook). All lab & dissection supplies will be purchased by the teacher with the materials fee, except for simple materials students already have available at home. **A few copies of the textbook are available to borrow for the year. Contact me if interested!** Printer needed to print weekly homework assignments. Audio recordings of the modules will be made available via Google Classroom to aid students who have difficulty reading or who are audio learners.
Homework Estimate: 45 minutes per day
Teacher Bio:
I’m excited to be given the opportunity to explore with students the details of God’s amazing creation & to expand their views of how great our Creator is! This will be my sixth year of formal teaching at CCA, my 10th year at CCA, and my 15th year as a homeschool mom of four amazing children. In my previous life, I worked as a registered nurse and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Through the years, I’ve always had a heart for teaching. Understanding the why and the how behind concepts not only helps us retain & apply the information but also allows us to marvel at the tapestry of God’s detailed plan and worship Him at a deeper level. I currently teach High School Biology, High School Health, and Jr. High General Science at CCA. In my spare time, I serve on the Board of CCA out of a desire to be of assistance to the wonderful families who attend and those who run this fabulous organization.

8:00AM – 9:00AM Jr. High American History

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Bo Linam
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Our country was founded on Christian principles. To try and teach American History without teaching from a biblical worldview is impossible. From our understanding of the Constitution, trial by jury, judicial penalties, and authoritative structures, our entire country and governmental system is based on the Word of God. Let’s teach our children true American History, from the viewpoint it was always intended to be taught. This is a lecture-style class that will also teach your children how to take notes and study from those notes for the tests.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
I will provide the textbook.
Homework Estimate: Occasional
Teacher Bio:
“We are new to homeschooling and very excited to dive in headfirst! My 7-year-old son Duke will be in the third grade this year with CCA and my 5-year-old daughter Reagan will be with CCA next year. I have a passion for American history and hate to see what is being taught to our children in today’s culture. Whether it be from critical theorists, atheists who wish to rewrite our founding father’s history, or the pushback against American exceptionalism, our children are taught to see everything about our history from a negative connotation, while we should be showing them how God has blessed our nation and they have a history that they can be proud of. ”

8:00AM – 9:00AM What Is Christian Apologetics?

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Marsha Orbke
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $37
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
“What is Christian Apologetics? Whether you are a new Christian, a seasoned Christian, or not a Christian, every student needs this class! TRUTH? “Can you handle the Truth?” or as Pontius Pilate famously asked, “What is Truth?” In a world where truth is quickly eroding, Christians must be ready to defend the faith as well as contend for it earnestly, like an athlete striving for victory with extreme intensity, as Jude states in the Scriptures. By learning the 12 points that prove Christianity is true (Dr. Norman Geisler), through the best-selling book, “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” (Geisler & Turek), students will see Christianity is not only more reasonable but also more rational than any other belief system in our world. Let’s begin the journey! We need to be strong in our convictions & know how to critically think in a world that wants nothing of that, especially if you are a Christian! **This is a graded class and is a great elective class for HS students to earn credit. Though this class is for any student 7-12th. We alternate reading & workbook homework each week, but don’t worry because we will work together in class on weekly assignments/homework to ensure you understand. I am more concerned with effort and class participation, so as not to be overwhelmed with the material. We will also have class discussions, videos, and examples of real-life objections being answered. Whether you are a 7th grader or a 12th grader, you will gain something from this class.** Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions regarding the class. Let the journey begin!!”
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Each student will need to purchase the book (not the study guide), “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” by Norman L. Geisler & Frank Turek (can order from Amazon, Apologia.com, or Christianbook.com for $16-$17). (All other materials, including the Class Workbook, are provided with the materials fee.)
Homework Estimate: 1-2 hours per week or less
Teacher Bio:
“My name is Marsha Orbke. I have been honored to be a part of CCA from the very beginning! I am married to my wonderful husband, Wade of almost 23 years now, and we have together four amazing children. My oldest son, Walker, is a sophomore at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. My other son, Isak, is 16, my oldest daughter, Hope is 13, and my youngest, Faith, is 7. I graduated from the University of TN, Knoxville, and I began my career as a Recreation Therapist in rehab centers and hospitals and did rehab for community re-entry patients with a private company. However, as my kiddos got older, I was divinely directed to not only stay at home with my kids but also homeschool them. After much prayer, we took the step of faith that God had put in both my husband’s and my heart to homeschool. After almost 11 years now of homeschooling, it has been a blessing. Anything good worth doing is usually not easy, and that goes without saying for homeschooling too, so I am grateful for my homeschool family at CCA, our Church, & others whom God has given us to help us in our journey! God has also enthusiastically put on my heart a love for Christian apologetics, Logic classes, & ministry, and I am excited to share this with the next generation, so we can defend the faith with confidence & strength! ”

9:00AM – 10:00AM 8th Grade English

Grade 8
Teacher: Lisa Widelock
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $10
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Embarking on a journey through literature, while mastering God’s gift of language, we will grow in knowledge and understanding through a Biblical worldview! We will be meeting interesting characters from different times in history, some real and some invented, reading stories of great triumph and tragedy and mystery. An exciting year awaits!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
BJU 3rd Edition Writing and Grammar 8 Student Textbook ISBN: 1606821806; BJU 3rd Edition Writing and Grammar 8 Teacher’s Edition ISBN: 1591663639; BJU Press Writing & Grammar Grade 8 Tests Third Edition ISBN: 1591663652; “Classic Poetry: An Illustrated Collection” by Michael Rosen, “Amos Fortune, Free Man” by Elizabeth Yates, “The Miracle Worker” by William Gibson, “The Endless Steppe” by Esther Hautzig, “Journey to Topaz” by Yoshiko Uchida, “The Breadwinner” by Deborah Ellis, “The Westing Game” by Ellen Raskin; 1-inch three-ring binder with dividers
Homework Estimate: 4-5 hours per week
Teacher Bio:
I am excited to share God’s gift of language with the students at CCA! I have a BS degree in Elementary Education/Early Childhood from USF and have taught grades k-8 in the public school systems in Tampa, South Florida, New York, and at homeschool tutorials in Tennessee and Florida. My husband, Robert, and I have been married for thirty-four years, and we have four children who have all graduated from our homeschool. I love Jesus, my family, animals, working out, chocolate, coffee, the beach, the mountains, and living in this exceptional country! I’m looking forward to a great school year! God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!

9:00AM – 10:00AM Acting & Storytelling (Theater)

Grades 5-8
Teacher: Larry Davis
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Stories are the manifestation of God’s eternal plan unfolding in real time, which is why storytelling is a beautiful and essential part of life. This class will be devoted to cultivating and sharpening students’ skills to tell stories that will move the heart.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: About 1 hour per week. The only homework will be memorizing lines for scripts.
Teacher Bio:
Larry Davis serves as the Next Generation Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN where he has served for the last 7 years. Larry is a creative at heart, and graduated from Cumberland University with a theater degree in 2015. He’s married to his wife Madison Davis and they have a daughter named Eloise and a son named Arlo. Larry’s passion is to pastor and lead the next generation to know Christ and use their gifts for His kingdom and glory!

9:00AM – 10:00AM Archery

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Bobby Smith
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Welcome to Archery Class. We will start from the beginning using the USA Archery National Training System. The goal of this class is to not just get kids to shoot a bow, but to understand that Archery is about technique, form and having fun. We will apply the steps of the NTS and learn about the equipment we shoot, the different styles of archery, scoring and targets of each and mostly how to have fun in a sport we grow to love. They will do some target building, learn about bow mechanics, and ultimately leave this class with a great understanding of what Archery is truly about. Discipline, structure and focus on Archery typically makes a child become a great steward of life. To me, the real blessing is just that. Thank you for your interest in CCA Archery Class!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
You may bring your own bow & arrows or rent a bow from CCA for $75 for the year. (An additional Materials Fee check will need to be written to CCA for $75 dated 5/1/23 at the time of registration.) If you are buying your own, **please contact Bobby Smith *before buying* to ensure you are purchasing what is needed.** In general, a Recurve or Genesis Compound Bow and Arrows are needed for this class. The type can depend on your child’s size and what the bow will possibly be used for in the future. Additionally, an Archery Tab is needed to aid in shooting the bow (preferred is Bateman TC3 Three Finger Under Tab https://lancasterarchery.com/products/bateman-tc3-three-finger-under-tab ). http://www.lancasterarchery.com is a good source for finding the equipment needed. A soft or hard-shelled case for transporting and containing equipment at CCA is essential. Optional equipment needed: resistance exercise bands for physical therapy (Amazon/ Walmart).
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
My name is Bobby Smith. Most kids and parents call me Coach Bobby. I have a wonderful wife and 2 kids. My wife Patricia and I have been married for 29 years and our 2 kids are Caleb (24) and Hailey (19). I have been involved in youth ministry for around 12 years now. I have been coaching Archery for 14 years. I love the great outdoors and hunting and fishing are just a couple of ways I spend my time. I also enjoy competing in archery as an adult and have placed 5th on the national level. I spend approximately 20 hours a week donating my time to archery education in Rutherford County in 2 Archery programs as well as doing private tutorials. I look forward to helping kids and adults find their place in the world of archery.

9:00AM – 10:00AM Cooking

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Robyn Collins
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $50
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Students will learn to cook breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, and appetizers. They will learn what a healthy menu looks like and how to prepare a full meal. Some special cooking they might do will be bread baking, Christmas treats, and even homemade jam. Students will learn to use many handy kitchen tools and appliances. Each student will create a binder to store their recipes and have as their own first cookbook.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
1-inch 3 ring binder, clear plastic sheet protectors, set of 8 dividers
Homework Estimate: On occasion students will have a recipe to try at home.
Teacher Bio:
My name is Robyn Collins. I am a Christian and a homeschool mom of eleven children. I have homeschooled for 30 years. Over the years my family has enjoyed being part of co-ops and tutorials, as well as hosting small co-op groups in our own home. I have taught at CCA for 7 years. My favorite subjects to teach are English, History, and Life Skills. In my free time, some hobbies I enjoy are gardening, canning, cooking, sewing, and spending time with my family.

9:00AM – 10:00AM Everyday Apologetics

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Bo Linam
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Learn real-world uses for Christian apologetics. We will learn about worldviews and how the Christian worldview is the only one that remains consistent and can answer the hardest questions mankind has ever asked. This class will focus primarily on presuppositional apologetics and will be very applicable to everyday life. We will use a mixture of written works from noted apologists, my book, and recorded debates, both formal and informal. Defending the Christian worldview becomes effortless when you learn how to confront unbelievers’ questions from their foundations of thought, instead of only addressing their stated objections.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None required. I will provide what is needed digitally.
Homework Estimate: Occasional
Teacher Bio:
I am new to the homeschooling community but very excited to become an active member of the community! I have taught apologetics for multiple churches, participated in public debate over the Christian faith, participated in Q&A panels for conferences, and logged hundreds of hours of apologetic encounters in the public square. I am also the cohost of the Everyday Apologetics podcast on Apple podcast and Spotify. I view equipping our children in the defense of their faith as one of the most important things we could ever do to prepare them for the attacks this world will throw at them.

9:00AM – 10:00AM Intro to Logic & Critical Thinking

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Marsha Orbke
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $30 (will include workbook, copies, & other class supplies)
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
“Welcome to the FUN class of LOGIC! Simply stated, “Logic is the principle of correct reasoning.” In this class, your students will become better at making good arguments but also learning how to spot bad ones! We will become fallacy detectives, learning to spot errors in people’s logic. You may ask, why is logic important? Well, when we learn to use our minds to reason correctly, we tend to have true beliefs & therefore act on true beliefs, & acting on true beliefs can have far better outcomes than acting on false beliefs. For example, a person who doesn’t believe in gravity and wants to jump off a tall mountain with no negative consequences might see that experiment go south really quickly (no pun intended, Lol)! So, it is always to our advantage to reason correctly. From a Biblical Worldview, we will explore why thinking logically is consistent with how God intends us to think. So, put on your detective hats & let’s learn to detect good arguments vs bad ones & put yourself ahead of the rest! This class is a basic Intro to Logic. It is a great class for any student 7-12 grade! We will learn in class, as well as do fun exercises together. In order to learn logic, you must put logic to work, so there is some homework involved, but most work will be done as a group. Most grades will come from in-class participation. Though, some of the grades will come from homework and a few quizzes. As long as you participate, you will have no trouble making a good grade in this class! Let’s learn to reason logically together!”
Required Textbooks and Materials:
“Each Student must purchase Master Books’ “”Introduction to Logic”” Student Edition by Jason Lisle. It can be purchased on the Master Books website: https://www.masterbooks.com/introduction-to-logic for about $27. You can also find this textbook at Christianbook.com for about the same price. A simple binder or folder may be helpful too in organizing any papers from class.”
Homework Estimate: 30 minutes or less a week.
Teacher Bio:
“My name is Marsha Orbke. I have been honored to be a part of CCA from the very beginning! I am married to my wonderful husband, Wade of almost 23 years now, and we have together four amazing children. My oldest son, Walker, is a sophomore at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. My other son, Isak is 16, my oldest daughter, Hope is 13, and my youngest, Faith, is 7. I graduated from the University of TN, Knoxville, and I began my career as a Recreation Therapist in rehab centers and hospitals and did rehab for community re-entry patients with a private company. However, as my kiddos got older, I was divinely directed to not only stay at home with my kids but also homeschool them. After much prayer, we took the step of faith that God had put in both my husband’s and my heart to homeschool. After almost 11 years now of homeschooling, it has truly been a blessing. Anything good worth doing is usually not easy, and that goes without saying for homeschooling too, so I am grateful for my homeschool family at CCA, our Church, & others whom God has given us to help us in this journey! God has also enthusiastically put on my heart a love for Christian apologetics, Logic classes, & ministry, and I am excited to share this with the next generation, so we can defend the faith with confidence & strength! ”

9:00AM – 10:00AM Jr. High Math

Grade 7
Teacher: Kelly Weaver
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $15
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Saxon is unique in its math approach. The philosophy of the curriculum is that students learn by doing and that students cannot fully learn a concept on the day it is introduced. Therefore, this system uses spiral teaching and students spend most of their math homework time reviewing past lessons while slowly building in the new concepts from each lesson. I will introduce new concepts each week during class and work on a few practice problems in each lesson. Students will work on the same lessons during the week I cover on Tuesday. A syllabus will be given in August with each week’s lessons covered. Students will complete the practice problem set for the lessons indicated for each week and a parent will check the answers. Students should correct wrong answers. A test will be given every week for graded work. We will also drill math facts throughout the year. Students will be prepared for a PreAlgebra class upon completion of this course. Please message me if you have questions or concerns about your student, class, or curriculum.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Saxon 7/6 fourth edition student text. Solutions manual. A Spiral notebook. Pencils. Access to a printer.
Homework Estimate: Students should spend about an hour a day on the math homework.
Teacher Bio:
My name is Kelly Weaver. I love teaching, and I love Math!! I have worked in the education field for over 35 years after graduating from MTSU with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I am from a family of teachers and that is all I ever wanted to do. I’m working my childhood dream job teaching students math!!! When my twin boys were born I knew I wanted to homeschool them. I raised and homeschooled 4 beautiful children from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I have taught 7th-grade math and Pre-Algebra for the last 15 years including 4 years at Cornerstone Christian Academy and 12 years at Heritage Christian Academy. It’s a privilege for me to be able to continue teaching and serving in the homeschool community.

10:00AM – 11:00AM 7th Grade English

Grade 7
Teacher: Heather Junkin
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $10
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
This course will focus on grammar, writing skills, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Through class discussions, homework assignments, group participation, and critical writing, we will explore 4 novels and several poems. This is a very interactive class with class discussion and participation highly encouraged.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
““Easy Grammar Plus Workbook” by Wanda Phillips ISBN: 0936981147. “”The Giver”” by Lois Lowery, “”True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle”” by Avi, “”Restart”” by Gordon Korman, and “”An Elephant in the Garden”” by Michael Morpurgo”
Homework Estimate: 2-3 hours per week
Teacher Bio:
Hello all! When I discovered that CCA needed teachers, I jumped at the opportunity. In 2008, I graduated from Austin Peay State University with a Bachelor’s in English, minoring in Secondary Education. Although I have never used that degree professionally, my experiences in college prepared me to teach this course, and getting back to those roots has certainly reignited that interest. This school year marks my 6th year both homeschooling my son (Owen, who is 9) and daughter (AJ, who is 13) and teaching at CCA. I enjoy reading, history, hiking, kayaking, being creative in any way, running my art studio, and planning. I look forward to having all of the students in class!

10:00AM – 11:00AM Acting & Storytelling (Theater)

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Larry Davis
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Stories are the manifestation of God’s eternal plan unfolding in real time, which is why storytelling is a beautiful and essential part of life. This class will be devoted to cultivating and sharpening students’ skills to tell stories that will move the heart.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: About 1 hour per week. The only homework will be memorizing lines for scripts.
Teacher Bio:
Larry Davis serves as the Next Generation Pastor at The Journey Church in Lebanon, TN where he has served for the last 7 years. Larry is a creative at heart, and graduated from Cumberland University with a theater degree in 2015. He’s married to his wife Madison Davis and they have a daughter named Eloise and a son named Arlo. Larry’s passion is to pastor and lead the next generation to know Christ and use their gifts for His kingdom and glory!

10:00AM – 11:00AM Agriculture & Farming

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Jeff Leurs
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $40
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In this class, we will learn all the different aspects of agriculture, farming, and some horticulture, like how to grow plants and crops, how to take care of animals, and the need for farming for food. Everything from taking care of houseplants to taking care of a crop will be taught!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Pair of gardening gloves, or get a little dirty 🙂
Homework Estimate: Occasional
Teacher Bio:
I’ve had a little over 10 years of experience running a mini farm. This has included raising and taking care of a variety of animals to sell including mini pigs, goats, donkeys, mini horses, chickens, ducks, turkeys, guinea fowl, and peafowl (peacocks). If you have any questions about this class, please feel free to contact me.

10:00AM – 11:00AM Introduction to Digital Photography

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Jessica Sloan
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $30
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In this class, students will journey into the fascinating world of digital photography. Whether the student is a beginner or looking to grow their existing knowledge, this course will provide numerous opportunities to develop and improve their photography skills. In this hands-on class, they will: Understand digital camera functions and settings-Master the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO – Explore composition techniques – Study how light and shadow enhance photographs – Learn the basics of photo editing – Experience hands-on practice and constructive feedback. By the end of this course, the student will have a solid grasp of the technical aspects of digital photography, and an understanding of composition and storytelling, and they will begin to discover their own creative vision.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
“A digital camera, preferably a DSLR, but a smartphone with a camera will suffice. Spiral Notebook (1 Subject). Optional: Adobe Lightroom ”
Homework Estimate: 1hr per week
Teacher Bio:
Hi! My name is Jessica Sloan. In 2007, I received a B.S. in Mass Communication (TV Production) from MTSU. In college, I worked on a variety of films, music videos, and documentaries. I edited Charlie Daniels’ documentary “Live from Iraq” during my senior year and after graduation, I worked for almost 5 years doing production work for Dave Ramsey. I left my career in production to be a stay-at-home mom but quickly realized I needed a creative outlet and opened my photography business, Jessica Sloan Photography. I’ve enjoyed documenting everything from landscapes and families to production photography for Dan Rather and PR photos for Chef Maneet Chauhan and her restaurant, Chaatable. It was an honor to also work a week at Dover Air Force Base, photographing the remains of the Tennessee Volunteers who fought and died in the Mexican-American War. These photos are currently being used by forensic scientists around the country who are continuing to study and tell the story of these soldiers. If interested, you can view some of my photography work at https://www.facebook.com/jessicasloanphoto. Since 2020 I’ve moved my focus from my photography business to homeschooling our two boys, who also attend CCA. I volunteer as a middle school mentor at our church and in my spare time I enjoy baking sourdough bread, gardening, and anything that allows me to use my creativity. I am so excited for this opportunity at CCA and look forward to sharing my love for this art with your students.

10:00AM – 11:00AM Jr. High World History

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Katreece McGrath
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $15
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
As we learn about our world, literally from “Adam to Us,” students will gain more knowledge and understanding about where “we” came from and how we got to where we are today. We will gradually add to our historical timeline each week to visually see events that took place throughout the Bible and through history. Weekly Class Routine: We will review the lessons from the previous week and turn in homework if any was assigned. We will add to our timelines and mark the events we learned about on our map. Finally, I will introduce the topics for the following week and go over any assignments students will need to complete. I will be providing the timeline and map handouts for students to keep for their Mid-term and Final. Once a month we will have a fun hands-on activity we will complete in class together. Lastly, students will need to complete one fun project each semester. It can be as simple or elaborate as they wish as long as it goes along with something we discussed in class. I will discuss this more in detail in class. My goal is for students to walk away with more knowledge than they had before coming to my class.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Notgrass History “From Adam to Us Part 1: Creation to Cathedrals”, ISBN 9781609990848; Notgrass History “From Adam to Us Part 2: Castles to Computers,” ISBN 9781609990855; 1.5 – 2″ three-ring binder; 1 pack 8 tab Dividers for binder. (Feel free to purchase them used)
Homework Estimate: About 1 hour per week
Teacher Bio:
I graduated from MTSU with a BS degree in Child Development and Family Studies, and a minor in Education. I have been married to my amazing husband, Branden, for 21 years. We have three children, Kaden (12th), Jalyn (10th), and Emmie (8th), whom I’ve homeschooled from the beginning. We are starting our 10th year with CCA; I am starting my 9th year teaching at CCA, with the exception of a brief medical leave from 2021-2023. Thanks for sharing your children with me.

10:00AM – 11:00AM Pre-Algebra

Grade 8
Teacher: Kelly Weaver
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $15
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Saxon Algebra 1/2 is for 8th grade students, strong 7th grade math students or students who have completed Saxon 7/6. Students will be ready for High School level Algebra 1 upon completion of Saxon Algebra 1/2. Saxon is a course specifically designed to be completed incrementally in a spiral approach. The philosophy of the curriculum is that students learn by doing and that students cannot fully learn a concept on the day it is introduced. Therefore, this system uses the spiral method for teaching, meaning students will be spending most of their math time reviewing past lessons and slowly integrating the new concepts. A syllabus will be given in August with each week’s lessons covered. Students will complete the lessons indicated for each week and a parent (or student) will check answers in the back of the textbook and then correct the missed questions. A test will be given every other week for graded work. I will teach each lesson and work out practice problems with students. I will also be helping students build a reference notebook through the year to carry into high school math classes. Please message me with any questions or concerns regarding your student, the class or curriculum.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
“Saxon Algebra 1/2 third edition student text. Spiral notebook. A 3-ring 1” binder with notebook paper.Pencils. And some more pencils. Calculator. A nice compass (metal not plastic) and protractor. Access to a printer.”
Homework Estimate: Students will spend about an hour daily on math homework.
Teacher Bio:
My name is Kelly Weaver. I love teaching, and I love Math!! I have worked in the education field for over 35 years after graduating from MTSU with a Bachelor of Science in Education. I am from a family of teachers and that is all I ever wanted to do. I’m working my childhood dream job teaching students math!!! When my twin boys were born I knew I wanted to homeschool them. I raised and homeschooled 4 beautiful children from Kindergarten through 12th grade. I have taught 7th-grade math and Pre-Algebra for the last 15 years including 4 years at Cornerstone Christian Academy and 12 years at Heritage Christian Academy. It’s a privilege for me to be able to continue teaching and serving in the homeschool community.

10:00AM – 11:00AM Science Lab

Grades 5-8
Teacher: April Moses
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In Science Lab, students will be engaged in fun science experiments and activities designed to encourage their basic science knowledge in a multitude of science fields. The goal of this class is to make science fun so students want to learn more.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Notebook with pockets or folder with notebook paper
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
My name is April Moses. I am a Christ follower, wife, mom, and hobby homesteader. My husband and I have been married for over 20 years and have enjoyed homeschooling each of our four kids since the beginning of their education journeys. My educational background is in psychology and social work with a focus on early childhood. I have worked in schools, with children in foster care, and through church ministry. We have been part of CCA for close to ten years and are so thankful for this community.

11:00AM – 12:00PM Basics of Writing and Grammar

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Misty Hunter
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $15
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Let’s start with the Basics of Writing and move our way up this year! This middle school Language Arts class will include grammar, writing, and quality literature pieces. Writing will include perfecting our sentence structure and paragraphs while learning to be creative in writing pieces such as personal narratives, descriptive, persuasive, informative, biographical, and autobiographical pieces. This will be a low-stress writing class. We will take “The Writing Process” and work to master each piece of writing. Grammar will include parts of speech, capitalization, punctuation, agreement, and more. Quality Literature will be sprinkled in the class to read, enjoy, enhance, and motivate our writing experience. (Feel Free to check out the scope and sequence of the books listed for more skill information.). Even though the books are listed 7th grade, eighth graders are welcome. We will work as slow or as quickly in each writing assignment piece as each student needs! My goal is that every student walks out of this class with a basic understanding of grammar rules and with a love for writing.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Growing with Grammar Complete Set Grade 7 & Winning with Writing Complete Set Grade 7 (JacKris Publishing), Binder, Dividers, and Paper
Homework Estimate: 1-3 hours a week (This depends on how much time they put into their writing.)
Teacher Bio:
My name is Misty Hunter, and I have homeschooled my girls for seven years now. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Education Grades 1-8 and a Master’s Degree in Administration and Leadership. This will be my sixth year teaching at CCA, and I taught for 10 years in the public school system. My passion is educating children. My goal is to teach children in a positive nature in which children learn to love the process of learning. I enjoy teaching with hands-on, fun, real-life techniques.

11:00AM – 12:00PM Calligraphy (Spring Semester)

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Jason Warren
Tuition: 15 weeks (1-hour class) – $115 (1 semester)
Materials Fee: $40
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Learn the unique & fancy style of writing called calligraphy. We will work on various forms of writing.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Calligraphy Paper, Pens & Markers will be provided by the teacher.
Homework Estimate: Practice is recommended (preferably 1-3 hrs per week)
Teacher Bio:
I have been teaching martial arts and PE for 7 years now. I started teaching myself calligraphy when I was 17 yrs old. I always had horrible penmanship but always wanted to write neatly, but we never worked on handwriting. I also had a desire to learn calligraphy as I was fascinated by it. In my sophomore year, I decided to use Study Hall as a time to perfect basic cursive and manuscript (both straight and italicized) as I knew I wouldn’t be as successful at calligraphy without decent handwriting. That year I got really good at handwriting. I then started learning from calligraphy books and worked on many types of scripts using calligraphy pens, markers, and quills with dip ink. It’s a passion I’ve had for a long time.

11:00AM – 12:00PM Drawing and Mixed Media

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Amanda Phillips
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Instruction for the Drawing class is based on “Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain,” a technique that allows students to draw what they see instead of what they think they see. Our early drawing of a house might be a square with a triangle on top. While that drawing is a representation of a house, it is not what a house really looks like. This technique gives instruction on how to draw the intricate details that make a drawing look “real,” while also enabling the students to portray their projects with perspective and proportion. As the year progresses, they will learn shading techniques, which give depth and value to a drawing. Students will also be instructed on how to effectively use other mediums such as pen and ink and colored pencils. After a few basic drawings are completed, students will be allowed to choose from other materials supplied and will progress at their own speed. Students will be required to bring or email me a reference picture that they are interested in drawing each week. *Based on specific supply needs, this class has no homework requirement, which produces a deficit in hours to fulfill a high school Fine Arts Elective credit. Parents are encouraged to combine the 30 class-time hours with other, outside activities in order to reach a half or full credit.*
Required Textbooks and Materials:
I will provide all supplies needed
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Amanda has studied art for 10+ years through lessons, college courses, and studying abroad. She is married to her husband Eric of seven years and a mom to her daughter JoJo who will be one in March. She has taught art for over two years now and has found her passion in helping each person succeed in their individual artistic goals.

11:00AM – 12:00PM Family and Consumer Science

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Katreece McGrath
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $45
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
What is Family and Consumer Science (FCS)? Family and Consumer Sciences study relationships among people and their personal environments. It focuses on how physical, biological, social, and economic environments affect human behavior and development. In our hands-on class, we will study human life from birth to elders, and everything in between. Yes, I will have the famous infant baby simulator for students to take home and care for as part of their “grade.” We will go over several subject areas of FCS throughout the course of the year, in a gender-neutral fashion. These areas will consist of but not limited to interpersonal relationships, interior design & home remodeling, child development & family studies, consumerism & home economic decisions, fashion design & clothing, food & nutrition, and more. Due to the nature of the class, students will have little to no written homework, however, online quizzes will be given after each unit. This is a hands-on class to teach young men and women about all aspects of real life, and God’s purpose for us as individuals. This class will be fun, interactive, and hands-on learning. The supply fee is $45 due to the expense and maintenance of some items students will use in class, or take home.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
1.5” – 2.0” three-ring Binder and Pack of Dividers. There is no textbook for this class.
Homework Estimate: Little to no homework
Teacher Bio:
I graduated from MTSU with a BS degree in Child Development and Family Studies, and a minor in Education. I have been married to my amazing husband, Branden, for 21 years. We have three children, Kaden (12th), Jalyn (10th), and Emmie (8th), whom I’ve homeschooled from the beginning. We are starting our 10th year with CCA; I am starting my 9th year teaching at CCA, with the exception of a brief medical leave from 2021-2023. Thanks for sharing your children with me.

11:00AM – 12:00PM Home Maintenance and Life Skills

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Jeff Leurs
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $40
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
We will be going over many home repair projects and knowledge of tools, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, locksmithing, and basic car repair and maintenance. Firearm safety and knowledge will also be a part of this class. We will have a week that we do a suicide prevention class. This class is to learn the signs to look for in friends and classmates to be able to get them help. We will also go over other related subjects that the class may be interested in. Feel free to contact me if you need more information.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: Occasional
Teacher Bio:
We have been at CCA now for 7 years. I have taught for 5 years and have enjoyed passing my knowledge down. I have many years of experience in home repair and building. I love the outdoors and enjoy being outside. I have loved the last few years teaching and watching the kids learn new things they didn’t know.

11:00AM – 12:00PM Mixed Choir

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Sherida Foster
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Mixed Choir (grades 7-12) is a class for singing, making music and having lots of fun! A repertoire of age appropriate choral pieces will be chosen to learn, develop, and then perform at the end of each semester. (The first semester will have a split focus for Christmas pieces due to the season). We will use fun warmups, kinesthetics, and singing techniques, like Solfége. Curriculum will span across musical genres and will include Christian/Religious pieces.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Students will be assigned class choral folders to hold music. These will stay at school. Music selection is TBD. When the curriculum of pieces is set for the year, parents will be notified of the cost of these materials. Each student will keep all music selections in their folder throughout the year, as needed. Each student will need one pencil to keep in their folder (no pens, markers, or highlighters) for noting musical markings/reminders in music.
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
Hello families! My name is Sherida Foster, and this is my second year with Cornerstone Christian Academy. My niece and nephew attend CCA. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Cumberland University. I have over 10 years of experience teaching music lessons to all ages, 6 and up, individually and in groups. My home studio, Foster The Music, in the Lebanon area, is where I teach individual piano and voice lessons. Singing is a long time and huge passion of mine, with a local a cappella chorus and numerous quartets. I have vocal and piano performance experience in many genres of music. I also play a bit of guitar and ukulele for fun. Singing, writing, recording, and touring within the music business have created unforgettable experiences. My wonderful husband and two amazing children (9 and 11) are also very musically talented! Our 2 Border Collie dogs and Ragdoll Cat seem to love listening to all the music in our home.

11:00AM – 12:00PM Public Speaking & Debate

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Bo Linam
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Learn how to prepare material, tips and tricks for the delivery of said material, and how to overcome the fear of public speaking. Give your children the confidence they will need for the real world and prepare them to stand out from the rest of the crowd. Learn basic debate prep, how to deliver information, and how to articulate arguments that defend your position. Debate skills translate into multiple uses in the real world, so this class won’t simply be about academic debate.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
We will use common books for read-out-loud exercises, but they will be things you probably already have or could print for free from a PDF online.
Homework Estimate: 30-45 minutes per week on average
Teacher Bio:
This is our second year with CCA and it has been a huge blessing to our family. I travel the country teaching Christian apologetics, equipping churches, hosting podcasts, and actually doing formal and informal debates around the Christian faith. Debate, public speaking, and apologetics go hand in hand. I’d love the opportunity to teach your child how to defend their faith and speak boldly for the Gospel on a myriad of current issues.

11:00AM – 12:00PM Self-Defense (Fall Semester)

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Jason Warren
Tuition: 15 weeks (1-hour class) – $115 (1 semester)
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Basic Self-Defense, combative techniques, and confidence to deal with bullies or attackers
Required Textbooks and Materials:
MMA Gloves provided with materials fee
Homework Estimate: Practice is recommended
Teacher Bio:
My name is Jason Warren. I grew up in Memphis TN and started martial arts almost 35 years ago at the age of 9. My goal here is to teach students basic combat techniques and how to use them to defend against most threats.

11:00AM – 12:00PM Sewing

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Robyn Collins
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $40
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Students will learn to sew or improve their sewing skills in this class. Students are required to bring their sewing machine to class each week beginning WEEK 1. Students will learn machine safety, machine maintenance, how to sew a variety of stitches and projects on their machines, and more. The projects this year will depend on the student’s ability and experience. Some projects students have sewn in the past are a study pillow, hair scrunchie, bowl cozy, fleece head warmer, Christmas ornament, Christmas stocking, pajama pants, fleece throw blanket, jeans bag/purse, makeup brush carrier, zipper bag, apron, skirt, and more. Students will complete approximately 8-10 projects depending on their ability and speed. I will make a final decision on the exact projects once I receive my student list and know more about their sewing experience.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Sewing machine (required and in good working condition), Sewing machine manual (if you do not have one, get online and print one off), Sewing scissors, Thread – white, black, Extra empty bobbins to fit your machine, Extra machine needles (assorted sizes ), Long straight pins sharp, Pin cushion or magnet, Measuring tape, Seam ripper, Storage bag or basket to store supplies, 1 Folder for handouts and patterns *Note: The materials fee will cover the smaller projects’ supplies and other supplies such as zippers, elastic, pillow form, etc. However, the larger projects will not be covered since the students will want to choose their own fabric for certain personal projects.
Homework Estimate: None usually
Teacher Bio:
My name is Robyn Collins. I am a Christian and a homeschool mom of eleven children. I have homeschooled for 30 years. Over the years my family has enjoyed being part of co-ops and tutorials, as well as hosting small co-op groups in our own home. I have taught at CCA for seven years. My favorite subjects to teach are English, History, and Life Skills. In my free time, some hobbies I enjoy are gardening, canning, cooking, sewing, and spending time with my family.

11:00AM – 12:00PM To Every Nation

Grades 7-8
Teacher: April Moses
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $5
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
To Every Nation combines geography and history to study twelve missionaries who answered the call of God to become heroes of the faith. Our study will take us all around the globe. After studying the geographical, cultural, and historical context that produced the challenges each missionary faced, we will examine a Godly character trait that was exemplified through each of their inspirational lives.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
3-ring binder
Homework Estimate: 1-2 hours per week
Teacher Bio:
My name is April Moses. I am a Christ follower, wife, mom, and hobby homesteader. My husband and I have been married for over 20 years and have enjoyed homeschooling each of our four kids since the beginning of their education journeys. My educational background is in psychology and social work with a focus on early childhood. I have worked in schools, with children in foster care, and through church ministry. We have been part of CCA for over nine years and are so thankful for this community.

1:30PM – 2:30PM Creative Writing

Grades 7-8
Teacher: April Moses
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $5
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Creative Writing will help students to explore writing in a fun and low-pressure format. Students will be taught methods for brainstorming, planning their creative pieces, and overcoming writer’s block. We will study a variety of writing genres in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Students will write both individually and as a class through fun writing activities designed to get them thinking creatively. This class is perfect for both the hesitant and eager writer. My goal is to foster a love in your student for expressing their thoughts and ideas on paper.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
1.5 inch binder with loose leaf paper
Homework Estimate: 1-2 hours per week
Teacher Bio:
My name is April Moses. I am a Christ follower, wife, mom, and hobby homesteader. My husband and I have been married for over 20 years and have enjoyed homeschooling each of our four kids since the beginning of their education journeys. My educational background is in psychology and social work with a focus on early childhood. I have worked in schools, with children in foster care, and through church ministry. We have been part of CCA for over nine years and are so thankful for this community.

1:30PM – 2:30PM Introduction to Digital Photography

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Jessica Sloan
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $30
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In this class, students will journey into the fascinating world of digital photography. Whether the student is a beginner or looking to grow their existing knowledge, this course will provide numerous opportunities to develop and improve their photography skills. In this hands-on class, they will: Understand digital camera functions and settings-Master the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO – Explore composition techniques – Study how light and shadow enhance photographs – Learn the basics of photo editing – Experience hands-on practice and constructive feedback. By the end of this course, the student will have a solid grasp of the technical aspects of digital photography, an understanding of composition and storytelling, and they will begin to discover their own creative vision.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
“A digital camera, preferably a DSLR (A cell phone camera is OK but a DSLR will allow the student to dive deeper into this subject.), Spiral Notebook (1 Subject); Optional: Adobe Lightroom ”
Homework Estimate: 1hr per week
Teacher Bio:
Hi! My name is Jessica Sloan. In 2007, I received a B.S. in Mass Communication (TV Production) from MTSU. In college, I worked on a variety of films, music videos, and documentaries. I edited Charlie Daniels’ documentary “Live from Iraq” during my senior year and after graduation, I worked for almost 5 years doing production work for Dave Ramsey. I left my career in production to be a stay-at-home mom but quickly realized I needed a creative outlet and opened my photography business, Jessica Sloan Photography. I’ve enjoyed documenting everything from landscapes and families to production photography for Dan Rather and PR photos for Chef Maneet Chauhan and her restaurant, Chaatable. It was an honor to also work a week at Dover Air Force Base, photographing the remains of the Tennessee Volunteers who fought and died in the Mexican-American War. These photos are currently being used by forensic scientists around the country who are continuing to study and tell the story of these soldiers. If interested, you can view some of my photography work at https://www.facebook.com/jessicasloanphoto. Since 2020 I’ve moved my focus from my photography business into homeschooling our two boys, who also attend CCA. I volunteer as a middle school mentor at our church and in my spare time I enjoy baking sourdough bread, gardening, and anything that allows me to use my creativity. I am so excited for this opportunity at CCA and look forward to sharing my love for this art with your students.

1:30PM – 2:30PM Jr. High Spanish

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Vickie Fry
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $80
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
“For this class, we will be using the Spanish for You! curriculum. We will be using the theme “Verbos”, which means “Verbs”. Students develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills useful in everyday life within the context of these five units: School Things, Numbers 1-25, Personal Things, Pets, and Wild Animals. The students will be speaking in full simple Spanish sentences within the first few weeks! Spanish for You! teaches the key foundational concepts of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and verb conjugation. This curriculum is challenging for students, but they learn so much and will be more than ready for high school Spanish classes. This class uses the same curriculum company as previous years that I have taught for 5th-8th grade classes. However, this is an entirely different package and focus, with different vocabulary; therefore, it will build on concepts from previous years, which makes it perfect for previous students, but will also be a great class for beginning Spanish students. This is a fast-paced class, especially at the start of the year when everything is new. We will also have several fun days such as unique country holiday celebrations with typical foods and country cultural presentations to learn about the Hispanic language, culture, and geography. The class is very interactive and we play lots of games. All students will be participating verbally in class. That is the only way to learn to speak a language!”
Required Textbooks and Materials:
“This year I will be purchasing classroom access rights to the Spanish curriculum, along with their 3-ring binders, tabbed dividers and student workbooks. I will set their folders up prior to the first class. In the past, students have purchased all of this and brought it to class. Since I am now purchasing it, printing flashcards, and assembling folders, my class supply fee will be higher, but families will no longer need to purchase any curriculum. **Students will need to purchase for this class: a notebook pouch (to hold flashcards), index cards or card stock paper for flashcards, pencils, colored pencils or markers, scissors & a glue stick. Students will also need weekly access to a printer to be able to print out weekly homework worksheets from Google Classroom. ”
Homework Estimate: 30-45 min/day 4 days a week. Weekly study time outside of class is imperative to keeping up with the pace of this class.
Teacher Bio:
My family of 5 has been homeschooling for 12 years. We have been at CCA for 7 years. We worship with the Maple Hill Church of Christ. I have been working part-time for 5 years with the non-profit missionary organization, Great Cities Missions, where I serve as the Latin Team’s Women’s Consultant. My husband works full-time with the organization as the Director of Latin Mission Teams. We previously spent almost 8 years in Asuncion, Paraguay, working with a mission team to plant a church. We studied the Spanish language before moving to Paraguay but truly became fluent by being immersed in the language and culture. Our jobs take us to Mexico, Honduras, Colombia, and Cuba. We have a passion for working among Hispanic people, culture, and language.

1:30PM – 2:30PM Life Science

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Dacia Graham
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $30
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Complete life science curriculum for 7th-8th graders, which reveals the amazing world of God’s creation through the study of plants, animals, and the human body! We will check homework, perform experiments, and take quizzes in class. Each student will participate in the science fair applying something we’ve learned from this class!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
“””God’s Design for Life” Student book *and* Teacher Guide (The teacher manual will have handouts, experiments, quizzes, and tests we will use throughout the year.) Masterbooks. ISBN 1683441419 $71.98 when purchased as a set (available at Christian book.com or Masterbooks website), 3-ring binder, and a folder. I will provide supplies for experiments with the materials fee.”
Homework Estimate: 30-45 minutes per day
Teacher Bio:
My name is Dacia Graham and I have been homeschooling since 2012. I have 2 boys and 3 dogs, and been married for 21 years! I’m a registered nurse and love science. I’m excited to teach life science this year to your kids! We will make this class fun and interactive while learning about the amazing life God has created.

1:30PM – 2:30PM P.E.

Grades 5-8
Teacher: Jason Warren
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $0
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
PE is focused mostly on sports such as basketball, kickball, volleyball, dodgeball, and various other active games. The goal is to keep them moving and having fun!!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
My name is Jason Warren and I have been teaching Martial Arts and PE at CCA for 7 years. As a martial artist, I understand the need for activities for physical benefits but also to release energy which helps focus in other areas.

1:30PM – 2:30PM Typing/Google Docs & Spreadsheets

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Amy Hubble
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
We will begin the year off by learning to type without looking at the keyboard. We will start with the home row keys and build upon that. Once we’ve mastered the keyboard we will move on to Google Docs, Sheets, Forms & Slides. We will learn how to use each of these as well as learn some extras.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Students must have their own laptop in class every week OR an iPad with a keyboard attachment.
Homework Estimate: There will be no mandatory homework, however each week there will be practice that may be completed to help master each week’s work.
Teacher Bio:
My name is Amy Hubble, I’m married to Danny. We have 3 kids that attend CCA, Derek, Dylan & Kinley. This is our 5th year of homeschooling and have been at CCA for 3 years. I took keyboarding in school and have worked in an office setting for 20+ years where I had to type information in daily. I’m excited to help others learn to type without looking at their keyboards. I also love to create things in Google docs/sheets and forms and am excited to share that love with you.

1:30PM – 2:30PM Watercolors and Acrylics

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Lindsay Hodges
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $60
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
This will be a 2-part painting class. In our first semester, we will explore many techniques involving acrylic paint. I will demonstrate how to create realistic value, monochromatic painting, and color theory. Then they will be able to create paintings of their liking using those skills in their sketchbooks. During the second semester, I will introduce watercolor and the many techniques and supplies that can be used to create various visual effects (salt, rubbing alcohol, crayons, pastels, gel pens, sharpies, etc), review the color wheel, and explore how to incorporate drawing into a watercolor painting. It is such a fun time!!!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
The materials fee will include everything they need, but I would suggest during the fall semester having an oversized shirt to wear over their clothes – the acrylic paint will not wash out!
Homework Estimate: None
Teacher Bio:
I am Lindsay Hodges and this will be my 7th year homeschooling and 3rd year teaching at CCA. I have an Art Education degree and taught in public schools until I had my oldest daughter, and since then I have taught private lessons and classes, painted many private commissions for several wonderful clients, and have enjoyed playing in my sketchbooks on any given day. Growing up in small-town Lebanon there were not a lot of opportunities for kids to learn about art making, and it thrills me to be able to provide those experiences for kids in our community!!!

2:30PM – 3:30PM Basic Woodworking and Woodworking Tools

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Bobby Smith
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $125
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
This class will encompass the learning of how to use basic woodworking tools such as tape measure, ruler, square, and levels. They will be instructed on how to use the tools properly as well as see all associated power tools and how they work. This class is designed as a real-world class to teach the kids how to build projects, make money, and give back a portion of what they are blessed with. They may not bring home a lot of projects they build, but they will build class projects that we intend to build, auction, and donate the proceeds to a good cause.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
None
Homework Estimate: Occasionally
Teacher Bio:
My name is Bobby Smith. Most kids and parents call me Coach Bobby. I have a wonderful wife and 2 kids. My wife Patricia and I have been married for 29 years and our 2 kids are Caleb (24) and Hailey (19). I have been involved in youth ministry for around 12 years now. I have been coaching Archery for 14 years. I love the great outdoors and hunting and fishing are just a couple of ways I spend my time. I enjoy working with wood and have owned and operated my business for many years. I am passionate about teaching kids skills and trades that they can use to help provide for themselves in unique ways.

2:30PM – 3:30PM Book Club

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Stacey Hinchman
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
In this class, we will read a variety of texts and have class discussions about them. I will have the student help choose the texts we will read so we can appeal to their interests. Most assignments will be project-based and students will sometimes work in small groups during class.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
3-ring binder, Notebook paper, Pen, Pencil, Highlighter; “The Westing Game” by Ellen Raskin *Students will help determine the reading list for this class. I will give them choices and we will discuss them to choose what we will read. Parents will be given ample time to acquire the other texts for this class.
Homework Estimate: 3-4 hours per week
Teacher Bio:
My name is Stacey Hinchman, and this is my second year teaching at CCA. I am a native Nashvillian, earning my BA in English from Belmont in 1991, and my MAE from Cumberland in 1997. I retired in 2023 from MNPS after teaching English for 31 years, all at McGavock High Schools. Over the years, I taught English 9-12, AP English Literature, and a variety of electives. I have been married for thirty years to my wonderful husband, Brian, and we have two sons, Jamie, who is married to Olivia, and Zach, who is graduating in 2024 from Tennessee Tech with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I love teaching, and I am excited to be at CCA.

2:30PM – 3:30PM Career Exploration & Readiness

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Alicia Donaldson
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $10
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
We will use assessment tools to find students’ interests & talents which will help them in choosing a future career. We will explore many different career fields & the paths to success in those fields. We will gather real-world knowledge of careers by hearing from several guest speakers. We will also learn how to interview well, how to make a resume, fill out a job application, write a cover letter, and much more.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
3-ring binder
Homework Estimate: Occasional homework, but very minimal
Teacher Bio:
I am a wife to Daniel, mom to Parker & Maggie, homeschool teacher, kid transporter, small business owner, part-time nurse, part-time farmer, & full-time Jesus follower. We started our homeschool journey 6 years ago and have never looked back! We have been a part of CCA for the last 6 years as well. I love spending as much time with my family as I can doing projects & taking care of our animals on our small farm.

2:30PM – 3:30PM Nutrition + Wellness

Grades 7-8
Teacher: Hailee Emmons
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $25
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
Nutrition + Wellness will dive in-depth into a biblical-based study of how we are called to steward our bodies. This course will offer education in physical, nutritional, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual concepts. We will have many labs containing cooking, tracking, and more, as well as hopeful field trips to places where our food comes from, to approaching the gym. This class counts as an elective credit.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Apologia 2nd Edition Health and Nutrition Text Book (used is fine), 2 folders, Pens/Pencils, 1 notebook
Homework Estimate: No homework – 1hr per week
Teacher Bio:
Hello, my name is Hailee Emmons. Nutrition and wellness have always played a key role in my life because of the diagnosis of an autoimmune condition that altered my life. By God’s grace, I am passionate about teaching others the importance of stewarding our bodies. I have a diploma in human nutrition and my certification in Personal Training. I was home-schooled for a large majority of my life and I cannot wait to see what the Lord is gonna do this upcoming semester!

2:30PM – 3:30PM Typing/Google Docs & Spreadsheets

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Amy Hubble
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $20
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
We will begin the year off by learning to type without looking at the keyboard. We will start with the home row keys and build upon that. Once we’ve mastered the keyboard we will move on to Google Docs, Sheets, Forms & Slides. We will learn how to use each of these as well as learn some extras.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Students must have their own laptop in class every week OR an iPad with a keyboard attachment.
Homework Estimate: There will be no mandatory homework, however each week there will be practice that may be completed to help master each week’s work.
Teacher Bio:
My name is Amy Hubble, I’m married to Danny. We have 3 kids that attend CCA, Derek, Dylan & Kinley. This is our 5th year of homeschooling and have been at CCA for 3 years. I took keyboarding in school and have worked in an office setting for 20+ years where I had to type information in daily. I’m excited to help others learn to type without looking at their keyboards. I also love to create things in Google docs/sheets and forms and am excited to share that love with you.

2:30PM – 3:30PM Web Coding & More

Grades 7-12
Teacher: Barrett Cunningham
Tuition: 30 weeks (1-hour class) – $230
Materials Fee: $0
Optional Lab:
Class Description:
This class will allow your aspiring coder to do tons of fun projects where we will learn to build robots, create a miniature internet, develop simple games, build and use a database, provision resources in the cloud, develop artificial intelligence algorithms, and so much more! The goal will be to help your students get a broad look at what opportunities are available to them in the world of Information Technology and decide if they would like to pursue any of these areas of study in the future. No prior experience in these areas is required and assignments will not be judged on successful completion but on effort. Thanks for considering this course for your student. We are going to have lots of fun and learn a lot along the way!
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Students will need a Windows, Mac, or Linux Laptop
Homework Estimate: Each week we’ll work on a project together in class and students will be expected to work on a follow-up assignment on their own afterwards. These assignments will generally require 1-3 hours of effort.
Teacher Bio:
I am so excited to be joining the teaching staff at CCA to help students learn coding and more! I have worked for several different organizations as a business analyst, data analyst, and software developer for over a decade and I thoroughly enjoy teaching what I’ve learned to help students on their journey to becoming confident coders, or whatever they may decide to do in technology. Above all, though, I love Jesus Christ and I look to Him to lead our class as we seek to become more like Him every day.