Cost: $110 per semester

Supply Fee: $10 per semester

Requirements: Ages 10+ and 5-6th grade

Time: 1:30 -2:45 pm

Class Size: 6 minimum/21 maximum

Instructor: Stacey Baker

Curriculum: None

During semester 1, students will embark on a creative journey where they will explore and master the foundational elements of art—line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture. Through a variety of hands-on projects, they will learn how each element can be used to express ideas, communicate emotions, and create visually captivating compositions all while learning about their identity in Christ. Students will also dive into the principles of design, including balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity in art. By applying these principles, they will understand how to organize the elements effectively, leading to more harmonious and impactful works of art. 

Semester 2 will focus on exploring the different art mediums and techniques that can be used to make visually interesting compositions. We will begin to study ways to help develop our skills as an artist; learning to draw what we see. We will draw still lifes, nature, learn to shade and show dimension, practice one-point perspective, self-portraits and more!

Whether through drawing with pencils, chalk pastels, oil pastels, colored pencils and markers the class will encourage art experimentation and personal expression while helping students refine their artistic techniques.

*Note - Elementary Art class is on a two year rotation and can be taken for two years before technique is repeated. Also, semester 2 often builds on semester 1, but a student can successfully take either semester individually.

Cost: $240 

Supply Fee: $15

Requirements: Ages 10+ and 5-6th grade

Time: 11:00 - 11:55 am

Class Size: 6 minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Ashley Cole 

Curriculum: Heritage Studies BJU Press (4th Edition)

Curriculum Link: https://www.christianbook.com/heritage-grade-5-student-fourth-edition/9781646264636/pd/636078?event=Homeschool|1004519 

Heritage Studies is a comprehensive narrative of American history from America’s first people through Postwar (World War 2) America. This class will provide a fun and exciting approach to American history through photographs, illustrations, maps, timelines, hands-on activities,  and food tasting. Topics are presented from a biblical perspective. 

* Note: The class will cover one chapter every two weeks and will complete 15 chapters for the year. Heritage Studies contains twenty chapters.

Cost: $240

Supply Fee: $10 

Requirements: Ages 10+ and 5-6th grade

Time: 10:00 - 10:55 am

Class Size: 5 minimum/15 maximum

Instructor: Darby Smith

Curriculum: Assorted books 

Curriculum Link: Please purchase or check books out of the library from the following booklist as they are being read. The order of the books and the date they are needed will be given at the first class.  

Booklist: Because of Winn Dixie, By the Great Horn Spoon, Esperanza Rising, Number the Stars, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Tuck Everlasting. Green Ember will also be covered if there is time.

This class will help students develop a love for good literature using classic books of varying genres. The students will need Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo, By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleischman, Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan, Number the Stars by Louis Lowry, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt and Green Ember by S.D. Smith. Students will learn about literature fundamentals, and weekly reading assignments will be given. Homework will vary with study guides, creative projects, and individual presentation work. Periodic quizzes and tests will assess comprehension and application of the material, along with engaging and fun group discussions. 

Cost: $175

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 10+ and 5-6th grade

Time: 8:15 – 8:55 am

Class size: 8 minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Ashley Cole

Curriculum: None

This fun and engaging math skills class seeks to help elementary students enhance foundational mathematical abilities through games and group activities. Math skills will include basic arithmetic operations, multiplication/division facts, fractions, decimals and percentages. With opportunities for repetition and review, students will be better prepared for their jr. high and high school years of math.

Note: This class is designed to supplement your math curriculum at home and will not include homework or a course grade. 

Cost: $240

Supply Fee: $20

Requirements: Ages 10+ and 5-6th grade

Time: 12:30 - 1:25 pm

Class size: 6 minimum/24 maximum

Instructor: Julie Moledor

Curriculum: Science in the Beginning by Jay Wile

Curriculum Link: https://www.christianbook.com/science-in-the-beginning/jay-wile/9780989042406/pd/042406?event=ESRCG

Science in the Beginning introduces scientific concepts using history as its guide. The beginning of history is given in the Bible's creation account, and this book uses the days of creation as a way of introducing a wide range of scientific concepts including the nature of light, energy conservation, the properties of air and water, introductory botany, our solar system, basic zoology, and some aspects of human anatomy and physiology. As the students learn about these scientific concepts, they are constantly reminded of the Creator who fashioned the marvels they are studying, and focusing on more than one branch of science during the course of a year keeps the students engaged and introduces them to concepts which they will continue to master throughout their junior high and high school science experiences. This course will include hands-on experimentation and an introduction to microscopy. 

Cost: $255

Supply Fee: $10 

Requirements: Ages 10+ and 5-6th grade

Time: 9:00 - 9:55 am

Class size: 5 minimum/20 maximum

Instructor: Melissa Weimer

Curriculum: None

Essentials for Writing is designed to introduce students to fundamental elements of the writing process. It is ideal for students who need to establish and hone writing skills before they jump into a more intense writing class with less specific feedback, like Introduction to Writing. In Essentials for Writing A, students will explore a variety of fiction and non-fiction writing styles, with an emphasis on organization, sentence structure, paragraph formation, editing, and revising. Over the course of the year, a variety of essays, short stories, and poetry will be written, in addition to a research project and participation in NANO WRIMO (National Novel Writing Month).

* Essentials for Writing has a two-year rotation of curriculum. These years can be taken in any order or as stand-alone classes. Essentials for Writing (A) covers the same curriculum as Essentials for Writing (B) but with expectations more appropriate for 10- to 12-year-olds (5th and 6th grade). If your student has taken Essentials for one year as a 5th grader, they should stay in (A) as a 6th grader for the second year of the curriculum; they do not automatically progress to (B). If your student’s second year of Essentials would fall during their 7th grade year, then they should register for Essentials B.

Cost: $95 per semester

Supply Fee: $5 per semester

Requirements: Ages 10+ and 5-12th grade

Time: 1:30 - 2:45 pm

Class size: 6 minimum/28 maximum

Instructor: Erica Fill 

Credit: ½ unit of physical education credit if both semesters are taken in high school 

Curriculum: None, but at some point during either semester, a softball/baseball mitt will be needed. 

The class will focus on increasing endurance, strength, flexibility, cardio, and body composition while playing games and learning about personal fitness. Outdoor activities will include a parking lot circuit (various exercises along the route), softball, kickball and a field run challenge, emphasizing learning the proper technique for each activity and playing as a team where applicable. Indoor activities will focus on individual body weight challenges, an indoor running challenge, wiffle ball, relay races, kickball, and dodgeball as well as other exercise related games.  

Cost: $285

Supply Fee: $15

Requirements: Age 12+ and 7th grade

Time: 8:30-9:55 am

Class size: 5 minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Linnea Cook

Curriculum: Apologia General Science, 3rd edition

Curriculum Link: https://www.apologia.com/product/general-science-3rd-edition-student-textbook/

Exploring Creation with General Science is designed to help middle school students transition in their homeschool work from the elementary/middle school level into high school. This is a true general science course covering a wide range of the branches of science and explores broad topics such as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, geology, archaeology, biology, and more, with an included focus on Earth Science (astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, earth study, geology, paleontology, and environmental science). Hands-on experiments are included throughout, giving students practical experience as they discover the principles behind science and learn how to record and report data.

Cost: $285

Supply Fee: $15

Requirements: Age 13+ and 8th grade

Time: 8:30-9:55 am

Class size: 5 minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Monica Andreski

Curriculum: Science in the Atomic Age by Jay Wile

Curriculum Link: 

https://www.christianbook.com/science-in-the-atomic-age/jay-wile/9780996278409/pd/278415?event=BRSRCG|PSEN

Science in the Atomic Age is an engaging laboratory-based, middle school science course that covers a wide range of topics which will prepare students for their upcoming high school science years. Introducing scientific concepts in the context of history, students will follow the work of the scientists who lived during the mid-1900s period known as "The Atomic Age." Starting with an introduction to the scientific method and the role of experiments, students will then build on their understanding of atoms by learning about the Periodic Table of Elements and how to interpret it. Further chapters cover covalent and ionic compounds, the discovery of DNA's role in life, cells, and more. As the course builds in the complexity of topics covered, students discuss the levels of organization found in creation. They will learn how cells work together to make tissues, how tissues come together to make organs, how organs form organ systems, how those organ systems produce organisms, and how those organisms relate to one another in populations and communities. Throughout the course, God's design for life is continually highlighted!

* 8th grade students taking this course will be introduced to concepts covered in depth during their upcoming high school science years in order to lay a stronger foundation of preparedness for the rigorous courses that lie ahead.

Cost: $290

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Age 13+ and 8-12th grade (This is a high school level class. 8th graders will need to take and submit a placement test to enroll in this class. Link is below.)

Time: 11:00 - 11:55 pm 

Class Size: 6 minimum/18 maximum

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra

Instructor: Linnea Cook

High School Credit: 1 unit of math

Curriculum: Math-U-See Algebra 1

Curriculum Link: https://www.christianbook.com/math-see-algebra-1-student-pack/pd/531111?event=Homeschool|1008673

Suggested for the hands-on learner, but not required: Math-U-See integer and decimal insert block kits:

Math-U-See Integer Block Kit (rainbowresource.com)

Math-U-See Algebra/Decimal Insert Kit (rainbowresource.com)

On completion of this course, students will develop the understanding they need to resolve more complex problems and functions with this step-by-step program. Algebra 1 teaches all basic algebra concepts. These include basic properties, solving equations (including simultaneous equations), coin problems, exponents and square roots, scientific notation, unit multipliers, and metric conversions. Graphing lines is taught in detail, and graphing conic sections is introduced. Operations with polynomials are demonstrated with place-value blocks for conceptual understanding before being taught conventionally. 

Algebra 1 Placement Test Link: 

https://productionmus.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Placement_Test_algebra1.pdf

Placement Test Key: https://productionmus.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/algebra1-answers.pdf

Test must be proctored by a parent with answers showing all work submitted to the Bridges email prior to registering for the class as an 8th grader.

Cost: $130

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 12+ and 7-12th grade

Time: 1:30 - 2:45 pm 

Class size: 14 minimum/25 maximum

Instructor: Debbie Cardy

High School Credit: 1/2 fine arts (elective) credit 

Curriculum: None

This course will provide an outlet for students to explore their creativity and expand their confidence as they learn acting fundamentals through games, activities, and performances. The start of the semester will introduce students to the art of improvisation. Although this form of theater is known for being performed as a form of comedic entertainment, the process of learning improvisational techniques helps foster life skills such as: creativity, confidence, patience, encouragement, collaboration and teamwork! The remainder of the semester will introduce students to the fundamentals of theater, such as: staging and exploring different genres and acting skills with a year-end junior production to be determined at the beginning of the semester. This course is recommended for anyone who is willing to interact with their peers in intentional and relational ways and learn what makes the stage so powerful.

Cost: $285

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 12+ and typically 7-9th grade

Time: 10:00 - 10:55 am

Class size: 5 minimum/20 maximum

Instructor: Melissa Weimer

Curriculum: None

Essentials for Writing is designed to introduce students to fundamental elements of the writing process. It is ideal for students who need to establish and hone writing skills before they jump into a more intense writing class with less specific feedback, like Introduction to Writing. In Essentials for Writing, students will explore a variety of fiction and non-fiction writing styles, with an emphasis on organization, sentence structure, paragraph formation, editing, and revising. Over the course of the year, a variety of essays, short stories, and poetry will be written, in addition to a research project and participation in NANO WRIMO (National Novel Writing Month).

Essentials for Writing has a two-year rotation of curriculum. These years can be taken in any order or as stand-alone classes.

* Essentials for Writing (B) is the same curriculum as Essentials for Writing (A), but with expectations more appropriate for 12 to 14 year-olds (7th-9th grade). If your student has taken Essentials (A) for one year as a 5th grader, they should stay in (A) as a 6th grader for the second year of curriculum; they do not automatically progress to (B). 

If your student’s first introduction to the fundamentals of writing is during their 7th grade year or higher, we recommend that you register for Essentials (B). After that year, you may determine whether you would like your student to continue with Essentials (B) the following year, for the second year of the curriculum, or advance to the intermediate level of writing courses at Bridges with our Introduction to Writing class.

Cost: $260

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 12+ and 7-8th grade

Time: 11:00 - 11:55 am

Class size: 5 minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Janice Pahl

High School Credit: none

Curriculum: Español En Vivo Level 1: Instructional Spanish Workbook for Grades 4-8 by En Vivo Publications

Curriculum Link: https://www.envivopublications.com/product/espanol-en-vivo-instructional-spanish-workbook-level-1/

This is the first of two junior high level classes that will introduce students to the Spanish language in preparation for more advanced high school studies. The course will cover basic grammatical structures and vocabulary around 5 thematic units: basic conversations, the family, the body, food, and weather. Emphasis during class time will be placed on speaking and listening activities while at-home work will focus on writing and listening. 

Cost: $270

Supply Fee: $10 

Requirements: Ages 13+ and 8-9th grade

Time: 12:30 - 1:25 pm

Class size: 5 student minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Janice Pahl

High School Credit: none

Curriculum: Español ¡En Vivo! Instructional Spanish Workbook Grade 9-12 Level 2 by En Vivo Publications 

Curriculum Link: https://www.envivopublications.com/product/espanol-en-vivo-instructional-spanish-workbook-level-2-9-12/

Building on Introduction to Spanish 1, this course is designed to continue laying a solid foundation in conversational Spanish. Through the study of 5 thematic units (daily life, past times, community, food, and animals), students will increase their vocabulary, grammar knowledge, and conversing abilities. Class time will be devoted mainly to learning new information and speaking Spanish; homework will focus on written, reading, and listening skills. By the end of this course, students will be well prepared for high school level Spanish classes.

Note: While this course is designed to follow the Introduction to Spanish 1 course, it is an appropriate course for students with prior exposure to Spanish.

Cost: $285

Supply Fee: $10 

Requirements: Ages 12+ and typically 7-9th grade

Time: 10:00 - 10:55 am

Class size: 5 student minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: TBD

High School Credit: 1 English language arts credit (if taken during high school)

Curriculum Supplement:  Write Ahead: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning  (ISBN#9781941660539)

Curriculum Link: https://www.rainbowresource.com/029280.html

Introduction to Writing is an excellent overview of persuasive writing. Using a variety of essays - from problem/solution, to editorials, to personal commentaries - students will not only master the art of writing an essay, they will also master the art of persuading an audience. In November, students will write their own novel during National Novel Writing Month (NANO WRIMO), and in the spring, the students will research a topic and write a persuasive paper utilizing MLA style format. Students will also engage in regular journaling and other creative writing opportunities to foster fluency and reinforce well-rounded composition abilities. 

*This class is a prerequisite for the high school level Bridges writing classes and also Debate. This class is intended to augment, not replace, the grammar instruction of your homeschool curriculum.

Cost: $260

Supply Fee: $15

Requirements: Ages 12+ and 7-8th grade

Time: 12:30 - 1:25 pm

Class size: 6 minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Ashley Cole

Curriculum: America the Beautiful (Part 1 and 2) by Notgrass (Updated 2020 Edition)

Curriculum link:

Part 1: https://www.christianbook.com/america-beautiful-part-from-1000-1877/charlene-notgrass/9781609991418/pd/991418?event=Homeschool|1003750

Part 2:

https://www.christianbook.com/america-beautiful-from-late-1800s-present/charlene-notgrass/9781609991425/pd/991425?event=CPOF

The Notgrass History America the Beautiful curriculum is a one-year American history and geography course designed for students in grades 7th-8th grade. The daily lessons are written in a narrative style and richly illustrated with color photographs and maps to include geography. It combines the flexibility and richness of a unit study with the simplicity of a textbook-based approach to history. Daily lessons guide your middle-school student chronologically through American history, with an emphasis on key events, people, and places in their nation. 

* Note: The additional literature and Bible component of this curriculum will not be implemented.

Cost: $260

Supply Fee: $10 

Requirements: Age 12+ and 7-8th grade

Time: 11:00 - 11:55 am

Class Size: 5 minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Darby Smith

Curriculum: Assorted Books

Book List: A Long Walk to Water, Indian Captive, When You Reach Me, Elijah of Buxton, Walk Two Moons, The Bronze Bow, The Boys in the Boat (YR edition only: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/318395/the-boys-in-the-boat-young-readers-adaptation-by-daniel-james-brown/ and The Art of Poetry by Christine Perrin. 

https://www.christianbook.com/the-art-of-poetry/christine-perrin/9781600510410/pd/510410?event=CFCER1 (this can also be found on eBay)

Literature class will help students develop a love for good literature, using classic books of varying genres.  The students will need A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park, Indian Captive by Lois Lenski, When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead, Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Paul Curtis, The Boys in the Boat (YR edition) by Daniel James Brown, and Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech. If there is time we will also read The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare. Students will learn about figurative language, literary terms, parts of a story and weekly reading assignments will be given. The class will also be working through the book, The Art of Poetry. Homework will vary with the use of study guides, creative projects, and individual presentation work.  Periodic quizzes and tests will assess comprehension and application of the material, along with engaging and fun group discussions. 

Cost: $120

Supply Fee: $20

Requirements: Ages 12+ and 7-12th grade

Time: 1:30 – 2:45 pm

Class Size: 5 minimum/ 21 maximum

Instructor: Angie Waters

High School Credit: 1 fine arts credit if both semesters are taken (elective)

Curriculum: None

This art class will be composed of two parts. The first semester will be learning  graphite. The students will learn the essentials of drawing, composition, values, three dimensional drawing and much more.

The second semester will be watercolor, which includes utensils, paper weights, stretching, hues, color values, washes, smashing and lifting. The students will learn composition, use of negative and positive space, and many other concepts. If you have taken art before, we will be focusing on different aspects that will help you enhance your knowledge and creativity!

*Note - Jr. High/Sr. High Art class is on a two year rotation and can be taken for two years before technique is repeated. It can also be taken for successive years and the teacher can individualize the assignment while a student continues developing their skills. Also, semester 2 often builds on semester 1, but a student can successfully take either semester individually.

Cost: $95 per semester

Supply Fee: $5 per semester

Requirements: Ages 10+ and 5-12th grade

Time: 1:30 - 2:45 pm

Class size: 6 minimum/28 maximum

Instructor: Erica Fill 

Credit: ½ unit of physical education credit if both semesters are taken in high school 

Curriculum: None, but at some point during either semester, a softball/baseball mitt will be needed. 

The class will focus on increasing endurance, strength, flexibility, cardio, and body composition while playing games and learning about personal fitness. Outdoor activities will include a parking lot circuit (various exercises along the route), softball, kickball and a field run challenge, emphasizing learning the proper technique for each activity and playing as a team where applicable. Indoor activities will focus on individual body weight challenges, an indoor running challenge, wiffle ball, relay races, kickball, and dodgeball as well as other exercise related games.  

Cost: $360

Supply Fee: $30

Requirements: Ages 13+ and 8-12th grade

Time: 8:15 - 9:55 am

Class size: 5 minimum/18 maximum

Prerequisite: taking Pre-Algebra or Saxon Algebra 1/2  AND must be comfortable doing math that involves multiplying and dividing fractions, squaring numbers, and rearranging an equation to solve for an unknown value.     

Instructor: Janice Pahl

High School Credit: 1 science credit       

Curriculum: Apologia Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 4th edition only                   

Curriculum Link: https://www.christianbook.com/exploring-creation-with-physical-science-textbook/9781940110141/pd/163095?event=BRSRCG|PSEN

This high school level course provides an introduction to the physical environment and some of the basic laws that make it work. It will tackle a deeper introduction to chemistry, physics, and earth science towards the end of the year. Some of the topics include: atomic structure, chemical bonding, types of reactions, Newton’s laws of motion, simple machines, light and sound waves, magnetism, geology, and the atmosphere. The course will include discussion as well as laboratory experience, which will include a combination of hands-on experimentation and demonstration to more clearly solidify understanding of the material. 

Cost: $270

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Age 12+ and 7-9th grade

Time: 10:00 - 10:55 am

Class Size: 7 student minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Catherine Marx

High School Credit: 1 unit of math if taken in highschool (math course 1)

Curriculum: Math-U-See Pre-Algebra

Curriculum link: 

https://www.christianbook.com/math-see-pre-algebra-student-pack/pd/511101?item_code=WW&event=CART 

Suggested for the hands-on learner, but not required and will not be used in class: Math-U-See integer and decimal insert block kits:

Math-U-See Integer Block Kit (rainbowresource.com)

Math-U-See Algebra/Decimal Insert Kit (rainbowresource.com)

On completion of this course, students will develop the understanding they need to resolve more complex problems and functions with this step-by-step program. Pre-Algebra teaches basic rules of solving equations using the associative, commutative, and other properties. Simple operations with polynomials are demonstrated with place-value blocks for conceptual understanding before being taught conventionally. Geometry concepts include surface area, volume, and the Pythagorean theorem. Students will begin to prepare for their high school level algebra courses with this foundational pre-algebra class.

Cost: $290

Supply Fee: $15

Requirements: Ages 14+ and 9-10th grade

Time: 11:00 - 11:55 am

Class Size: 6 student minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: TBD

High School Credit: 1 unit of language arts (with grammar covered at home)

Curriculum: Please purchase, or check out of the library as needed, the books listed below.

Booklist: Animal Farm by George Orwell; Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton; Little Women by Louisa May Alcott; The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien; Great Short Poems by Paul Negri.

This literature class will familiarize students with high-school-level literary terms and criticism through a wide variety of genres and subject matter. The emphasis is on reading, reflection, exploring new ideas, critical thinking, and analysis, rather than on written responses. The class will focus on how we can read and enjoy classics, fables, fiction, fantasy, and poetry – while using literary analysis to enrich our lives and change the world! 

Cost: $130

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 14+ and 9-12th grade

Time: 12:30 - 1:25 am

Class Size: 6 student minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Cindi Starkey

High School Credit: ½ credit (elective)

Curriculum: Official ACT Test Prep Guide 24-25

Curriculum Link: https://www.rainbowresource.com/001942.html

In ACT Prep class, students will learn test-taking strategies and practice answering content questions in each of the four major components of the ACT college entrance exam. Students will be taught pacing techniques and learn to recognize test vocabulary in order to help reduce test anxiety. Students CAN develop confidence and skills they need to be successful on their ACT test. 

*Please note that this is not a remediation class for any of the subjects tested.

Cost: $380 

Supply Fee: $30 

Requirements: Ages 15+ and 10-12th grade

Time: 8:15 - 9:55 am

Class size: 5 minimum/ 18 maximum

Prerequisite: Biology

Instructor: Jenny Petersen

High School Credit: 1 science credit

Curriculum: Apologia The Human Body, 2nd edition

Curriculum Link: https://www.christianbook.com/advanced-biology-2nd-edition-marilyn-shannon/9781946506603/pd/506603?event=ESRCQ

The human body is quite simply a remarkable creation.  In this course, students will achieve an in-depth understanding of how their very own body works.  While the class certainly prepares participants for college level coursework, it will more importantly provide a solid foundation of understanding to make sound lifestyle decisions beyond the years of school-based learning.  All major body systems will be addressed along with common conditions, which affect them.  The class will include discussion as well as practical laboratory sessions to provide students with a solid understanding of perhaps the most amazing creation ever – the human body. 

Cost: $290

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Age 13+ and 8-12th grade (This is a high school level class. 8th graders will need to take and submit a placement test to enroll in this class. Link is below.)

Time: 11:00 - 11:55 pm 

Class Size: 6 minimum/18 maximum

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra

Instructor: Linnea Cook

High School Credit: 1 unit of math

Curriculum: Math-U-See Algebra 1

Curriculum Link: https://www.christianbook.com/math-see-algebra-1-student-pack/pd/531111?event=Homeschool|1008673

Suggested for the hands-on learner, but not required: Math-U-See integer and decimal insert block kits:

Math-U-See Integer Block Kit (rainbowresource.com)

Math-U-See Algebra/Decimal Insert Kit (rainbowresource.com)

On completion of this course, students will develop the understanding they need to resolve more complex problems and functions with this step-by-step program. Algebra 1 teaches all basic algebra concepts. These include basic properties, solving equations (including simultaneous equations), coin problems, exponents and square roots, scientific notation, unit multipliers, and metric conversions. Graphing lines is taught in detail, and graphing conic sections is introduced. Operations with polynomials are demonstrated with place-value blocks for conceptual understanding before being taught conventionally. 

Algebra 1 Placement Test Link: 

https://productionmus.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Placement_Test_algebra1.pdf

Placement Test Key: https://productionmus.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/algebra1-answers.pdf

Test must be proctored by a parent with answers showing all work submitted to the Bridges email prior to registering for the class as an 8th grader.

Cost: $290

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Age 14+ and 9-12th grade

Time: 1:30-2:30 pm 

Class Size: 6 student minimum/15 maximum

Prerequisite: Algebra 1

Instructor: Linnea Cook

High School Credit: 1 unit of math

Curriculum: Math-U-See Algebra 2

Curriculum link: https://www.rainbowresource.com/071143.html

On completion of this step-by-step Algebra 2 course, students will develop the understanding they need to resolve more complex problems and functions. Besides review and expansion of topics taught in Algebra 1, the course covers advanced factoring, imaginary and complex numbers, conjugate numbers, the binomial theorem, the quadratic formula, motion problems, and other types of application problems. Graphing includes extensive practice with conic sections and solving systems of equations visually and algebraically. Vectors are also introduced throughout the year. 

Algebra 2 Placement Test: https://productionmus.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Placement_Test_algebra2.pdf

Placement Test Key: https://productionmus.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/algebra2-answers.pdf

Cost: $380

Supply Fee: $30

Requirements: Ages 14+ and 9-12th grade

Time: 8:15 - 9:55 am

Class size: 6 student minimum/ 18 maximum

Prerequisite: Recommended Physical Science (Biology class covers much more content within a school year)

Instructor: Julie Moledor

High School Credit: 1 science credit

Curriculum: Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology, 3rd Edition

Curriculum Link: https://www.christianbook.com/exploring-creation-with-biology-textbook/vicki-dincher/9781946506450/pd/506454?event=Homeschool|1002430

This course is designed to be a college-prep biology class, covering the vocabulary of biology, a hands-on approach to the scientific method, the kingdoms of life, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection, ecosystems and more. Students who successfully complete this class will be very well prepared for continuing education in Advanced Anatomy and Physiology or any biology courses they may take in college. The class will consist of lecture and laboratory experience, which will include a combination of hands-on experimentation, microscopy, and demonstration to more clearly solidify understanding of the incredible science of life.

Cost: $130

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 12+ and 7-12th grade

Time: 1:30 - 2:45 pm 

Class size: 14 minimum/25 maximum

Instructor: Debbie Cardy

High School Credit: 1/2 fine arts (elective) credit 

Curriculum: None

This course will provide an outlet for students to explore their creativity and expand their confidence as they learn acting fundamentals through games, activities, and performances. The start of the semester will introduce students to the art of improvisation. Although this form of theater is known for being performed as a form of comedic entertainment, the process of learning improvisational techniques helps foster life skills such as: creativity, confidence, patience, encouragement, collaboration and teamwork! The remainder of the semester will introduce students to the fundamentals of theater, such as: staging and exploring different genres and acting skills with a year-end junior production to be determined at the beginning of the semester. This course is recommended for anyone who is willing to interact with their peers in intentional and relational ways and learn what makes the stage so powerful.

Cost: $130 

Supply Fee: $10 

Requirements: Ages 14+ and 9-12th grade

Time: 12:30 - 1:25 pm 

Class size: 8 student minimum/18 maximum

Prerequisite: One semester of Introduction to Writing and 1 yr of Speech

Instructor: Betty Besse

High School Credit: ½ unit elective credit

Curriculum: None

This class is an introduction to debate which is the “art of persuasion by reason.”   Students will learn the foundations of debate from the early Greek philosophers to the founding fathers, to the present importance of debate in today’s political climate.  Students will gain practical experience in crafting and building opinions and arguments based on facts not feelings, in supporting those arguments with evidence, and in presenting those arguments with confidence and enthusiasm whether in a formal or informal setting.  We will use various modified debate formats such as Lincoln-Douglas, policy, and group debate.  As this class will require extensive internet research and watching of online video material, a laptop will be required.  In addition, because debate skills are made better with good public speaking and writing skills, one semester

of Introduction to Writing (or course equivalent) and one year of Speech are highly recommended prior to registering for this class.  

Cost: $145

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 15+ and 10-12th grade

Time: 11:00 - 11:55 am          

Class size: 5 student minimum/15 maximum       

Instructor: Catherine Marx         

High School Credit: ½ credit economics 

Curriculum: Abeka Economics: Work & Prosperity in Christian Perspective   

Curriculum Link: https://www.christianbook.com/abeka-economics-work-prosperity-christian-perspective/russell-kirk/pd/274563?event=ESRCG

This course will give a basic understanding of the world of economics with an emphasis on Capitalism. All the major forms of economies around the world will be presented but the emphasis will be on what are the unique aspects of the American Economy even as it faces increased pressures from a global economic system.

Cost: $300

Supply Fee: $15

Requirements: Ages 14+ and 9-12th grade

Time: 10:00 - 10:55 am 

Prerequisites: Intro to Writing/Teacher’s permission     

Class size: 5 student minimum/15 maximum 

Instructor: Jessica Tester

High School Credit:  1 unit language arts

Curriculum Supplement:  Write For College Student Handbook

ISBN 9781946391018

Curriculum Link: https://www.rainbowresource.com/029315.html

In English Composition, the student will learn about 7 different rhetorical modes of writing and become an “expert” in identifying and writing in these modes. The student will read and study a variety of well-written essays, articles, and fiction selections from different perspectives, discuss how each author’s content and style affects its readers, and write a variety of responses to each reading selection. The historical context and rhetorical technique of each essay will be evaluated. Two research projects will also be completed during the course of the year. 

Cost: $285

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 12+ and typically 7-9th grade

Time: 10:00 - 10:55 am

Class size: 5 minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Melissa Weimer

High School Credit:  1 unit language arts if taken during high school with a grammar course at home

Curriculum: None

Essentials for Writing is designed to introduce students to fundamental elements of the writing process. It is ideal for students who need to establish and hone writing skills before they jump into a more intense writing class with less specific feedback, like Introduction to Writing. In Essentials for Writing, students will explore a variety of fiction and non-fiction writing styles, with an emphasis on organization, sentence structure, paragraph formation, editing, and revising. Over the course of the year, a variety of essays, short stories, and poetry will be written, in addition to a research project and participation in NANO WRIMO (National Novel Writing Month).

Essentials for Writing has a two-year rotation of curriculum. These years can be taken in any order or as stand-alone classes.

* Essentials for Writing (B) is the same curriculum as Essentials for Writing (A), but with expectations more appropriate for 12 to 14 year-olds (7th-9th grade). If your student has taken Essentials (A) for one year as a 5th grader, they should stay in (A) as a 6th grader for the second year of curriculum; they do not automatically progress to (B). 

If your student’s first introduction to the fundamentals of writing is during their 7th grade year or higher, we recommend that you register for Essentials (B). After that year, you may determine whether you would like your student to continue with Essentials (B) the following year, for the second year of the curriculum, or advance to the intermediate level of writing courses at Bridges with our Introduction to Writing class.

Cost: $145

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 15+ and 10-12th grade       

Time: 11:00 - 11:55 am

Class size: 5 student minimum/25 maximum       

Instructor: Caleb Norrick 

High School Credit: 1/2 social studies credit    
Curriculum: Exploring Government (Student Text 2023 Updated Edition) by Notgrass

Curriculum Link: https://www.christianbook.com/exploring-government/9781609991784/pd/991784?event=BRSRCG|PSEN

This course will cover all the key elements of the United States Government, beginning with the Articles of Confederation and each article of the U.S. Constitution, as well as each of the amendments to the Constitution and the process of amending the Constitution. We will study the Executive, Judicial and Legislative branches, covering the key responsibilities of each one and the process of how a bill becomes law.  Various levels of government will be studied (city, county, state), as well as different government systems from around the world. This course is designed to give each student a working knowledge of how our government functions and the importance of every citizen’s participation.

Cost: $270

Supply Fee: $10 

Requirements: Ages 13+ and 8-9th grade

Time: 12:30 - 1:25 pm

Class size: 5 student minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Janice Pahl

High School Credit: None

Curriculum: Español ¡En Vivo! Instructional Spanish Workbook Grade 9-12 Level 2 by En Vivo Publications 

Curriculum Link: https://www.envivopublications.com/product/espanol-en-vivo-instructional-spanish-workbook-level-2-9-12/

Building on Introduction to Spanish 1, this course is designed to continue laying a solid foundation in conversational Spanish. Through the study of 5 thematic units (daily life, past times, community, food, and animals), students will increase their vocabulary, grammar knowledge, and conversing abilities. Class time will be devoted mainly to learning new information and speaking Spanish; homework will focus on written, reading, and listening skills. By the end of this course, students will be well prepared for high school level Spanish classes.

Note: While this course is designed to follow the Introduction to Spanish 1 course, it is an appropriate course for students with prior exposure to Spanish.

Cost: $285

Supply Fee: $10 

Requirements: Ages 12+ and typically 7-9th grade

Time: 10:00 – 10:55 am

Class size: 5 student minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Ami Adams

High School Credit: 1 English language arts credit if taken during high school and with grammar covered at home

Curriculum Supplement:  Write Ahead: A Student Handbook for Writing and Learning  (ISBN#9781941660539)

Curriculum Link: https://www.rainbowresource.com/029280.html

Introduction to Writing is an excellent overview of persuasive writing. Using a variety of essays - from problem/solution, to editorials, to personal commentaries - students will not only master the art of writing an essay, they will also master the art of persuading an audience. In November, students will write their own novel during National Novel Writing Month (NANO WRIMO), and in the spring, the students will research a topic and write a persuasive paper utilizing MLA style format. Students will also engage in regular journaling and other creative writing opportunities to foster fluency and reinforce well-rounded composition abilities. 

*This class is a prerequisite for the high school level Bridges writing classes and also Debate. This class is intended to augment, not replace, the grammar instruction of your homeschool curriculum.

Cost: $120

Supply Fee: $20

Requirements: Ages 12+ and 7-12th grade

Time: 1:30 – 2:45 pm

Class Size: 5 minimum/ 21 maximum

Instructor: Angie Waters

High School Credit: 1 fine arts credit if both semesters are taken (elective)

Curriculum: None

This art class will be composed of two parts. The first semester will be learning  graphite. The students will learn the essentials of drawing, composition, values, three dimensional drawing and much more.

The second semester will be watercolor, which includes utensils, paper weights, stretching, hues, color values, washes, smashing and lifting. The students will learn composition, use of negative and positive space, and many other concepts. If you have taken art before, we will be focusing on different aspects that will help you enhance your knowledge and creativity!

*Note - Jr. High/Sr. High Art class is on a two year rotation and can be taken for two years before technique is repeated. It can also be taken for successive years and the teacher can individualize the assignment while a student continues developing their skills. Also, semester 2 often builds on semester 1, but a student can successfully take either semester individually.

Cost: $95 per semester

Supply Fee: $5 per semester

Requirements: Ages 10+ and 5-12th grade

Time: 1:30 - 2:45 pm

Class size: 6 minimum/28 maximum

Instructor: Erica Fill 

Credit: ½ unit of physical education credit if both semesters are taken in high school 

Curriculum: None, but at some point during either semester, a softball/baseball mitt will be needed. 

The class will focus on increasing endurance, strength, flexibility, cardio, and body composition while playing games and learning about personal fitness. Outdoor activities will include a parking lot circuit (various exercises along the route), softball, kickball and a field run challenge, emphasizing learning the proper technique for each activity and playing as a team where applicable. Indoor activities will focus on individual body weight challenges, an indoor running challenge, wiffle ball, relay races, kickball, and dodgeball as well as other exercise related games.  

Cost: $360

Supply Fee: $30

Requirements: Ages 13+ and 8-12th grade

Time: 8:15 - 9:55 am

Class size: 5 minimum/18 maximum  

Prerequisite: taking Pre-Algebra or Saxon Algebra 1/2  AND must be comfortable doing math that involves multiplying and dividing fractions, squaring numbers, and rearranging an equation to solve for an unknown value.     

Instructor: Janice Pahl 

High School Credit: 1 science credit       

Curriculum: Apologia Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 4th edition only                   

Curriculum Link: https://www.christianbook.com/exploring-creation-with-physical-science-textbook/9781940110141/pd/163095?event=BRSRCG|PSEN

This high school level course provides an introduction to the physical environment and some of the basic laws that make it work. It will cover an introduction to chemistry, physics, and earth science. Some of the topics include: atomic structure, chemical bonding, types of reactions, Newton’s laws of motion, simple machines, light and sound waves, magnetism, geology, and the atmosphere. The course will include discussion as well as laboratory experience, which will include a combination of hands-on experimentation and demonstration to more clearly solidify understanding of the material. 

Cost: $270

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Age 12+ and 7-9th grade

Time: 10:00 - 10:55 am

Class Size: 7 student minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Catherine Marx

High School Credit: 1 unit of math if taken in highschool (math course 1)

Curriculum: Math-U-See Pre-Algebra

Curriculum link: 

https://www.christianbook.com/math-see-pre-algebra-student-pack/pd/511101?item_code=WW&event=CART 

Suggested for the hands-on learner, but not required and will not be used in class: Math-U-See integer and decimal insert block kits:

Math-U-See Integer Block Kit (rainbowresource.com)

Math-U-See Algebra/Decimal Insert Kit (rainbowresource.com)

On completion of this course, students will develop the understanding they need to resolve more complex problems and functions with this step-by-step program. Pre-Algebra teaches basic rules of solving equations using the associative, commutative, and other properties. Simple operations with polynomials are demonstrated with place-value blocks for conceptual understanding before being taught conventionally. Geometry concepts include surface area, volume, and the Pythagorean theorem. Students will begin to prepare for their high school level algebra courses with this foundational pre-algebra class.

Cost: $355

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 14+ and 9-12th grade

Time: 10:00 - 10:55 am on Monday at Bridges and Thursday via Zoom session 

Class Size: 5 minimum/18 maximum

Instructor: Angie Waters

High School Credit: 1 foreign language credit (elective)

Curriculum: Spanish 1 Textbook and the Activities Manual, 3rd edition by BJU Press 

Curriculum Link: Textbook: https://www.christianbook.com/bju-press-spanish-1-student-text/9781606829370/pd/300231?event=Homeschool|1004540

Activities Manual: https://www.christianbook.com/bju-press-spanish-student-activities-manual/9781606829707/pd/500736?event=CBCER1

This high school level class introduces the Spanish language as spoken in Latin America. The student will learn greetings, verb conjugations, basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammatical sentence structure. It also provides a general overview of the different Latin American countries and their customs. Students will start to develop the necessary skill to read and comprehend the language and they will start to learn conversational skills (the ability to ask and answer questions). 

This class will be taught twice during the course of the week to increase the student’s comprehension and fluency in speaking Spanish. The first hour will be held at Bridges on Monday and the second hour will be held on Thursday via zoom at the same time together as a class. 

Cost: $355

Supply Fee: $10 

Requirements: Ages 15+ and 10-12th grade

Time: 12:30 1:25 pm on Monday at Bridges and Thursday via Zoom session 

Class Size: 5 minimum/18 maximum

Prerequisite: Spanish 1

Instructor: Angie Waters

High School Credit: 1 foreign language credit (elective)

Curriculum: Spanish 2 Student Textbook and Activities Manual, 3rd edition by BJU Press 

Curriculum Link: Textbook: https://www.christianbook.com/bju-press-spanish-2-student-edition/9781628566185/pd/517730?event=CPOF

Activities Manual: 

https://www.christianbook.com/bju-press-spanish-2-activities/9781628566208/pd/617748?event=CPOF

Students will learn to communicate at an intermediate level of Spanish, in different settings such as: the bank, store, airport, hotel, doctor's office, etc. They will deepen their knowledge of grammar, proper pronunciation, writing style, listening and comprehension skills, verb tenses, and intonation in different types of sentences.  They will practice by dialoguing, writing exercises, and interaction with the teacher and their peers. 

This class will be taught twice during the course of the week to increase the student’s comprehension and fluency in speaking Spanish. The first hour will be held at Bridges on Monday and the second hour will be held on Thursday via zoom at the same time together as a class. 

Cost: $260

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 14+ and 9-12th grade

Time: 1:30 - 2:45 pm 

Class size: 5 minimum/18 maximum

Prerequisite: One year of Intro to Writing or other similar writing program

Instructor: Betty Besse

High School Credit: 1 unit elective credit 

Curriculum: None 

One of the greatest skills one can learn in the high school years is how to speak publicly.  The ability to speak in front of an audience of five, five hundred, or five thousand is learned.  That’s what this class is all about.  In the same way that one learns how to add and subtract or how to write in complete sentences, students can learn the art and the science of how to speak publicly in a step-by-step format. In this course, students will hone their speaking skills through conversation,  extemporaneous speeches, prepared “platform” speeches, like informative and persuasive, and interpretive speeches which are one man performances of children’s stories and other great literature.  All of this will be done while learning to power through the nerves that affect every public speaker.    

This course is aimed at all high school level students, especially those planning to attend college, and may be taken more than once. 

Cost: $290

Supply Fee: $10

Requirements: Ages 14+ and 9-12th grade

Class Time: 12:30 - 1:25 pm

Class size: 5 student minimum/25 maximum

Instructor: Caleb Norrick 

High School Credit: 1 social studies credit

Curriculum: Exploring World History by Notgrass (Both books – part 1 and part 2 – 2019 updated edition)

Curriculum Links: 

Part 1: https://www.christianbook.com/exploring-world-history-part-1/ray-notgrass/9781609990619/pd/990619?event=ESRCG

Part 2: https://www.christianbook.com/exploring-world-history-part-2/ray-notgrass/9781609990626/pd/990626?event=ESRCG

From Creation to the 21st century, Exploring World History presents ancient, medieval, and modern history from the perspective of faith in God and respect for His Word. It offers a thorough survey of Western civilization with significant coverage of Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Your high school student will gain a rich understanding of the story of the world around them and continue to develop and shape their Biblical worldview.

*Note: The additional literature and Bible component of this curriculum will not be implemented.