Music City Academy

American Sign Language 1

Teacher: Stacie Livingstone

Grades: 8th-12th

Class Fee: $15

Requirements: The Joy of Signing – 3rd edition by Lottie L Riekehof  ISBN 978-1607313618 &  1” binder

Estimated Weekly Homework: We will not have many written homework assignments but practice at home throughout the week is required. 

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Class Description: We will learn basic signs in order to communicate with the deaf. ASL is not the same as spoken American English and is considered to be a foreign language based on the complex grammar, pronunciation, word order, and non-manual signals. We will learn about Deaf culture, ASL structure, and practice receptive and expressive sign language skills.  We will also sign stories, songs and have opportunities to meet and converse with Deaf students.  You will enjoy learning this beautiful language! 

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American Sign Language 2

Teacher: Stacie Livingstone

Grades: 8th-12th

Class Fee: $5

Requirements: Notebook paper and a pencil

Estimated Weekly Homework: We will not have many written homework assignments but practice at home throughout the week is required. 

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Class Description: Join us for ASL 2!. We will be picking up where we left off for ASL 1. We will begin with a lot of review and then dive deeper into deaf culture, learn about important people in the field, more vocabulary, and ASL sentence structure. There will be minimal written work. Daily practice is a must.

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Art with Mixed Media

Teacher: Shelby Edmonds

Grades: 6th-12th

Class Fee: $30

Requirements: none (teacher provided)

Class Description: Students in grades 6-12 will learn the basics of drawing, watercolor painting, paper cutting, and oil pastels. Students will develop skills in each medium while learning how to creatively combine them to produce unique, expressive artwork. This course encourages experimentation, creativity, and development of individual art style!

*This class may be taken more than once

Biology

Teacher: Reba Johnson

Grades: 10^th-12^th

Class Fee: $60

Requirements: Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology, 3rd Edition ISBN-13: 9781946506450

Homework Estimate: 4 hours weekly

Class Description: This biology course covers the science and chemistry of life, ecology, cell structure and function, cellular energy, DNA and genetics, prokaryotes and viruses, protists and fungi, plant diversity and reproduction, plant structure and function, and the biology of various types of animals. Class fee includes supplies for four dissections.

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Chemistry

Teacher: Gayle Hayes

Grades: 9th-12th

Class Fee: $20

Requirements: Textbook and materials will be selected once Apologia releases their updates in March.

Estimated Weekly Homework: 4 hours

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Class Description: Chemistry, a lab science, is an amazing journey toward understanding matter at the microscopic level, how and why it changes and the energy involved. Prerequisites for this class are Physical Science and Algebra 1.

Choir

Teacher: Mike Petty

Grades: 6th-12th

Class Fee: $20

Requirements: Essential Musicianship: A Comprehensive Choral Method: Voice Theory Sight-Reading Performance (Essential Elements for Choir), pencil with eraser, notebook, folder

Estimated Weekly Homework: 1 hour

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Class Description: In this class, we will be learning how to sing with proper posture and breath support. We will be utilizing vocal techniques such as tongue and vowel placement. We will use solfeggio (DO, RE, MI, etc) and will learn how to sight read, in order to learn notes. Students will learn about the difference between melody and harmony. We will learn our singing ranges and how to find our difference voices with chest, mixed, head and for males, falsetto. Finally, we will sing new and fun songs together, using all of these new fundamentals that we have learned in the class through previous warm-ups, exercises, and more.
 

Computer Applications

Teacher: Mike Petty

Grades: 9th-12th

Class Fee: none

Requirements: Students will be required to bring a charged laptop to each class. The laptops will need to have all of the main Microsoft office products installed on them such as Word, Excel and Power Point.
Estimated Weekly Homework: 1 hour

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Class Description: In the world we live in today, it is crucial that students understand how to utilize the technology around them. In this class, students will mainly focus on learning Microsoft office programs such as Word, Excel and Power Point. We will also learn how to properly use Google Workspace (formerly known as G Suite). Students will have hands on training with each of these programs and by the end of the class, will be able to create professional projects with each. Students will also learn more about the history of computers from past to present and how AI computer technology could become a heavy influence for the future. These programs are critical for students to learn for the present and future. The more the students know about computer applications now, the better prepared they will be for the job world and computer driven classes. 

 

Cooking

Teacher: Angie Cox

Grades: 6^th-12^th

Class Fee: $30

Requirements: **Chef’s Knife, **Paring Knife, Cutting Board, 2 Microfiber towels,
Apron, 1.5” binder (I will provide dividers.) 2 Pencils – sharpened
**Knives must be given to the instructor at the August Parent Meeting.

Estimated Weekly Homework: 1-2 hours

Class Description: The focus of the JH Cooking class is to give students confidence in the kitchen through the development of basic meal preparation and cooking skills. Throughout the year, students will be required to assist with meal preparation at their home. By the end of the year, students will prepare an entire meal for their family, with minimal to no assistance. This is a full-year course that will cover the following topics:  Taste vs. Flavor, Introduction to the Kitchen, Kitchen Safety, Recipe Structure, Kitchen Calculations, Knife Skills, Basic Cooking Methods, Beginners Baking, Menu Planning,• Food Budgets and Shopping Lists, Table Setting, The Chemistry of the Cookie
Homework will include assigned items for preparing and/or cooking at home. Our course includes a chili/soup tasting, a cookie swap, and other events where the students will share their creations with their classmates.

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CPR/First Aid

Teacher: Jeff Leurs

Grades: 8th-12th

Class Fee: $60 includes certifications.

Requirements: TBD

Estimated Weekly Homework: 1-2 hours

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Class Description: In this course, students will acquire essential babysitting safety knowledge for both the children in their care and themselves. Additionally, they will learn CPR, first aid, and AED. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive certification in babysitting safety, CPR, first aid, and AED, which is valid for two years.

Crochet and Sewing

Teacher: Caroline Johnson

Grades: 6th-12th

Class Fee: $30

Requirements: basic sewing machine, scissors, students will need to provide fabric and yarn for projects – specifics will be given in class

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Class Description: Sewing and Crocheting is not just for grandmas! Students will learn the fundamentals of sewing, including how to operate a machine, use an iron, follow patterns, and use various sewing tools. For the crochet portion of this class students will learn many skills such as the basics of crocheting all the way to advanced skills, how to prevent hand fatigue and carpal tunnel, how to read and make your own patterns and so much more! Suited for absolute beginners to advanced crocheters. 

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Cyphers, Codes and a History of Spies

Teacher: Angie Cox

Grades: 6th – 12th

Class Fee: $30

Requirements: 2 Pencils – sharpened, 12 Colored Pencils or Small Tipped Markers,  Scissors (NOT Safety Scissors), Black Sharpie Marker – medium or fine tip, Ruler,  Yellow Spiral Notebook, 1” Binder (I will provide dividers)
Estimated Weekly Homework: 1 hour

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Class Description: This class is a fun, hands-on exploration of secret communications throughout world history. Students will learn about various methods of cryptic communication and the historical use of codes, cyphers, and cryptology. We will create our own codes, cyphers, invisible ink, etc. while learning to decipher codes. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to: Morse Code, Navajo Sanguage, Quilts of the Underground Railroad, Smoke signals, Animal Communication, Hieroglyphics, Military Alphabet, Invisible Ink, Creating Passwords
Cryptic Communication through the Ages, Escape Rooms, Amongst other topics
 

Drawing

Teacher: Shelby Edmonds

Grades: 6th-12th

Class Fee: $30

Requirements: none (teacher provided)

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Class Description: Students in 6-12th grade will learn the fundamentals of drawing through exploring linework, shapes, perspective, proportion, and shading. Students will experiment with these skills by trying out a variety of art styles.

English: Middle School

Teacher: Angie Cox

Grades: 6th – 8th

Class Fee: $25

Requirements: Fix It! Grammar: Robin Hood Teacher/Student Combo Level 3
ISBN-13: 9781623413774 (publication date 2021)
Saxon Grammar & Writing 7, Student Workbook, 2nd Edition
ISBN-13: 9780544044302
I will supply the items for our Literary Elements and Poetry studies.
Literature List: The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis ISBN: 0064471101
Number the Stars by Lois Lowery ISBN: 0547577095
The required curriculum can be found at Christianbooks.com.
Required Supplies: 1 Yellow Highlighter, 12-Pack of Colored Pencils, 2 Sharpened Pencils, Red Ink Pen, Blue Spiral Notebook, 1 ½ inch 3-Ring Binder
Estimated Weekly Homework: 4 hours

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Class Description: This is a complete middle school English class with an emphasis on grammar, writing, and literary elements. Also, students will read 2-3 classic literature books, complete book studies and participate in class discussions. The purpose of this class is to prepare students for high school English and beyond by strengthening their communication and analytic skills.
***The Tuesday MS Writing Lab is NOT required but is highly recommended for all MS students. In the Writing Lab, students receive more personalized instruction for their level of writing skill. See the Tuesday Writing Lab Class Sheet for more information.
 

English – 9th Grade

Teacher: Stacey Hinchman

Grades: 9th

Class Fee: $20

Requirements: 3-ring binder, Notebook paper, Pen, Pencil, Highlighters, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, No Fear Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet, And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, The Princess Bride by William Goldman

Estimated Weekly Homework: 4 hours

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Class Description: In this course, students will study the elements of fiction through a variety of texts, including short stories, novels, and plays. We will also study some poetry. If time allows, we will work on some research concepts as well. Along the way, we will work on grammar and writing skills to prepare students to take future English classes.

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Government/Economics

Teacher: Marla Poole

Grades: 11th-12th

Class Fee: $15

Requirements: “Abeka American Government,” http://www.abeka.com “Work and Prosperity,” http://www.abeka.com “Lawn Boy” by Gary Paulson Binder to keep class materials in 2 two-pocket folders

Estimated Weekly Homework: 3-4 hours

Class Description: Government(fall): This class will focus on local, state, and national governments. Students will learn the rights and responsibilities they have as U.S. citizens through a thorough study of the Constitution. Economics(spring): We will focus on the U.S. economic system and the economic systems of other countries. We will examine the ideals of our global economy and the effects these ideals have on our government and everyday lives. Grades will be based on class participation, homework, projects, and quizzes/tests.

Group Guitar

Teacher: Mike Petty

Grades: 6th-12th

Class Fee: none

Requirements: Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book 1, guitar, pick, notebook, pencil with eraser

Estimated Weekly Homework: 1 hour

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Class Description: In this class, we will learn all of the basic fundamentals of playing classical and rhythm (contemporary) guitar. Students will learn all about the guitar, how to properly tune, change strings, play individual notes, play chords, etc. They will learn how to play to written sheet music as well and will be required to play both written music and chord charts by the end of the class.
 

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Life Science

Teacher: Reba Johnson

Grades: 7th- 8th

Class Fee: $40

Requirements: Abeka Science: Order and Design Second Edition

paper, pens, pencils, colored pencils
Estimated Weekly Homework: 4 hours

Class Description: From taking a look at the things you might find in your backyard to the species that occupy the rainforest, students will receive a greater understanding of the beautiful world that God has created. Other topics included are healthy living, the miraculous stages of a baby’s development, exploring the animals of the sea, the intricate designs of plant life, and more! Class fee includes supplies for four dissections/experiments.

Life Skills

Teacher: Jeff Leurs

Grades: 6th- 8th

Class Fee: $40

Requirements: none

Estimated Weekly Homework: minimal

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 apart of this class. We will also go over other related subjects that the class maybe interested in. Feel free to contact me if you need more information.

Math – Middle School

Teacher: Kelly Weaver

Grades: 6th- 7th

Class Fee: $10

Requirements: Saxon 7/6 fourth edition student text, Saxon 7/6 fourth edition Solutions manual, Spiral notebook, Pencils

Estimated Weekly Homework: 4 hours

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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 a few practice problems on each lesson. Students will work on the same lessons during the week I cover on Thursday. 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 answers. Students should correct wrong answers. A test will be given every week for graded work.
Students will be prepared for a PreAlgebra class upon completion of this course.
 

Middle School Science

Teacher: Reba Johnson

Grades: 6th – 7th

Class Fee: $40

Requirements: Abeka Observing God’s World Grade 6, Fourth Edition, paper,
pens, pencils, colored pencils
Estimated Weekly Homework: 4 hours

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Class Description: From the tiny amoeba to the grand Milky Way galaxy, students will see the intricate precision and design that God has established within our universe. Middle school science gives an overview of plants, invertebrates, space, chemistry, and the earth’s structure. Students will also learn about famous scientists and enjoy hands-on science demonstrations and observations. Class fee includes dissection specimens and experiment components.

 

Personal Finance (Fall Semester)

Teacher: Jeff Leurs

Grades: 9th-12th

Class Fee: none

Requirements: Dave Ramsey’s total money makeover book

Estimated Weekly Homework: 4 hours

Class Description: Learn about household finances: how to budget, invest, and stay out of debt. Learn how to go to college debt free and many more things!

Physical Science

Teacher: Gayle Hayes

Grades: 8th-12th

Class Fee: $20

Requirements: Apologia “Exploring Creation with Physical Science 4th Edition” textbook AND student notebook. Calculator. Pocket folder for handouts.

Estimated Weekly Homework: 4 hours

Class Description: Physical Science is a lab science that provides an introduction to Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science concepts. The lessons and labs provide a foundation for students when they progress to one or more of these subjects later. Algebra 1 is a prerequisite, since there are a number of mathematical equations presented in this course.

Precalculus

Teacher: Marie Trapp

Grades: 11th-12th

Class Fee: $50

Requirements: Precalculus Essentials, Seventh Edition, Michael Sullivan (Pearson/Prentice Hall) Please contact teacher for book rental option. Laptop for class, access to printer and scanner, TI-84 Graphing Calculator, notebook paper, pencils, ruler, 3-ring binder to hold course materials, folder to turn in assignments, colored pencils (for home use), dividers for binder, graphing paper. Highly recommended students take the additional Pre-Calculus Math Lab on Tuesdays.

Estimated Weekly Homework: 5 hours

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Class Description: This course offers a comprehensive review of key mathematical concepts in algebra and pre-calculus. Topics covered include quadratic and linear functions, their properties, and graphing techniques. Students will also explore parent functions, polynomial and rational functions, as well as exponential and logarithmic functions. The course delves into conic sections (circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas) and provides an introduction to trigonometry, including trigonometric functions and identities. Additionally, the course introduces sequences and series, as well as fundamental concepts in statistics and probability, to build a strong foundation for future mathematical studies.

Rhythm and Percussion

Teacher: Mike Petty

Grades: 6th-12th

Class Fee: $10

Requirements: pencil with an eraser, folder, drumsticks and a pad drum

Estimated Weekly Homework: 1 hour

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Class Description: In this class, we will learn all about rhythm, drum notation, playing to a click, counting, rudiments, syncopation and will use various percussion instruments. We will have specific warmups that will help us to use our wrists properly when playing the drums. We will learn and take turns on the drum set and will learn how to move around the drum kit. By the end of the class, we will know how to play several songs on snare, percussion and for some select students, the drum set.
 

Research/Writing Lab

Teacher: Stacey Hinchman

Grades: 9th-12th

Class Fee: $20

Requirements: 3-ring binder with 5 dividers, Notebook paper, Pen, Pencil, Highlighters

Estimated Weekly Homework: will vary

Class Description: This is a writing lab to help students improve on their writing. They will bring in assignments from other classes, and they will receive help on them to make necessary improvements.

Spanish 2

Teacher: Patricia Aguilar “Ms. Pats”

Grades: 9th-12th

Class Fee: $50 (includes workbooks)

Requirements: 25 sheets (composition paper), 1 2inch binder, Color pencils or markers, 1 pencil or pen, 1 pair of scissors, 4 dividers, 1 glue stick.

Homework Estimate: 3-5 hours weekly

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Class Description: We will review the basics from Spanish 1 and we will speak in Spanish from the first class: Greetings, numbers, colors, parts of the body, food, actions (verbs in present, past and future tenses), animals, clothing, family, places, dates, seasons, weather, community and time. We will start answering questions, writing short stories, and talking every week in class to learn the correct structure of the sentences. You will be able to answer questions about what, who, when, where, why, how and which. You will also read the book “Patricia va a California”, using the TPR method (Total Physical Response-use of movement to memorize and learn) to enjoy the adventures of a group of teenagers during an exchange program in the USA. Grammar and spelling will be taught while studying the book. We will celebrate several holidays in class to learn more about the culture (Día de Muertos, birthday songs, Navidad, posadas, día de Reyes, la Candelaria, Día de San Valentín and dances). There will be homework every week, oral presentations, group activities, projects, and written assessments.

Textile Arts (Fall Semester)

Teacher: Angie Cox

Grades: 6th-12th

Class Fee: $30

Requirements: Ruler, Tailor’s Measuring Tape, Fabric Scissors, 2 Sharpened Pencils
Estimated Weekly Homework: 2 hours

Class Description: In this class, we will use various textiles to create art. Some creations will be functional while others will be purely for enjoyment. Items students might create include coasters, keychains, bookmarks, display bowls, string art, holiday-themed items, and more. We will use textiles such as fabric, wood, wire, yarn, leather, etc. to create these works of art. Also, each student will make a blanket to donate to the Linus Project.

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​US History

Teacher: Marla Poole

Grades: 9th-12th

Class Fee: $15

Requirements: “American History” by James P. Stoubough (Masterbooks Curriculum)- you need the textbook only – most recent edition. ISBN 13 9781683442257, Two blue 2 pocket folders, binder, paper, pen, pencil

Estimated Weekly Homework: 2-4 hours

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Class Description: This class covers the history of our nation from her beginning to current times. It is a high school-level class and will incorporate group discussions and analytical thinking about our great country. Projects and presentations will make this class full of fun learning!

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US History through the Eyes of Presidents

Teacher: Marla Poole

Grades: 6th- 8th

Class Fee: $15

Requirements: American History Through the Eyes of the Presidents – This is only available as a digital copy so students will need to download before classes begin. Order from www.dailyskillbuilding.com. Binder and paper, Two green 2 pocket folders
pens, pencils, colored pencils

Estimated Weekly Homework: 2 hours

Class Description: American History Through the Eyes of the Presidents will bring history to LIFE through studying about the lives, legacies, and major events that happened during each of the past presidents’ terms.
 

World History

Teacher: Angie Cox

Grades: 9th-12th

Class Fee: $30

Requirements: “Exploring World History” by Notgrass History – the Curriculum Package containing Part 1, Part 2, and In Their Words ISBN: 1609990641
1 inch 3-Ring Binder, Orange Spiral Notebook, 12-pack of Colored Pencils
2 Sharpened Pencils
The required curriculum can be found on the Notgrass History website.
Estimated Weekly Homework: 1-2 hours

Class Description: I have included the following information from the Notgrass History website: “Exploring World History by Ray Notgrass is a one-year homeschool curriculum for high school that teaches students to understand history from a Christian perspective of faith in God and respect for the Bible.
Your high school student will gain a rich understanding of world history by reading the history narrative and primary source documents, reading classic literature, completing writing assignments and hands-on projects, and studying what the Bible says about issues and ideas in history.” Students only need Part 1, Part 2, and In Their Words. Homework will include reading assignments from the text, end of lesson activities, research and writing assignments, and in-class presentations.
 

World Literature

Teacher: Stacey Hinchman, Stacey.hinchman@yahoo.com

Grades: 10th-12th

Class Fee: $20

Requirements: 3-ring binder, Notebook paper, Pen, Pencil, Highlighters, No Fear Shakespeare Macbeth, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, Night by Elie Wiesel *Other texts to be determined. Parents will be given ample time to get other required texts.

Homework Estimate: 4-5 hours weekly

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Class Description: This course is a study in world literature from ancient times to modern times. Students will learn the elements of fiction and how to apply them to various literary texts. In addition, students will learn how to write literary analysis papers about the texts we read. Throughout each unit, students will work on both individual and small group projects. Along the way, we will work on grammar and writing skills.

Writing Lab – High School

Teacher: Stacey Hinchman

Grades: 9th-12th

Class Fee: $20

Requirements: Papers on which the student needs help

Class Description: This is a writing lab to help students improve on their writing. They will bring in assignments from other classes, and they will receive help on them to make necessary improvements.