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The following academic courses are offered. Some of are offered every other year.
SCIENCE:
Biology, Physical Science, Marine Science, Earth & Space Science, Anatomy & Physiology, Physics, Electronics, Science Clubs, Robotics
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE:
Calculus, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Financial Advanced Algebra, Intro to Computer/C Programming
ENGLISH – LITERATURE – WRITING:
Elements of Literature, World Literature, British Literature, American Literature, Writing Workshop, Grammar
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish I, II, French I, II, and French Club
DEBATE AND SPEECH
High School Debate, Junior High Debate, Fun with Debate, High School Speech, Junior High School Speech, Fun with Speech,
MUSIC-BAND
Beginner Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Theory, Percussion
NEWSPAPER – YEARBOOK
Falcon Newspaper, Yearbook
SPORTS
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
ART
Junior High and High School Art,
COURSES DESCRIPTION:
SCIENCE
1. Physics with Lab 1.0 Credit 2020-2021
Instructor: Cassie Lofts
This class prepares students to communicate science and solve problems logically while studying algebra-based classical mechanics, electricity, magnetism and optics.
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2. Electronics with Lab Offered 1.0 Credit 2019-2020
Instructor: Cassie Lofts
This class introduces analog circuits and digital logic design. The main focus of the class is hands-on lab activities. Students will learn how circuit components work, to read circuit schematics, breadboard, simulate circuits in LT SPICE software, troubleshoot, use electronic equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters, and explore electronics-related
careers.
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3. Biology with Lab 1.0 Credit 2020-2021
Instructor: Rhonda Lisauckis
Students will use Bob Jones Biology, 4th edition textbook and lab manual and engage in a variety of hands-on lab activities. Topics covered will include cellular processes, genetics, classification of organisms from bacteria to animals and human anatomy.
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4. Physical Science with Lab 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Rhonda Lisauckis
Prerequisite: Algebra 1/2
Students will engage in a variety of hands-on lab activities using the Bob Jones Physical Science 5th Edition textbook and lab manual. First semester will cover basic chemistry concepts.
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5. Marine Science 1.0 Credit 2020-2021
Instructor: Rhonda Lisauckis
Prerequisite: Biology This course will use Amsco’s Marine Science: Marine Biology and Oceanography, 3rd Edition textbook.
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6. Earth & Space Science 1.0 Credit for Gr. 9-12 Non Credit Gr. 7-8 2019-2020
Instructors: Cassie Lofts & Rhonda Lisauckis In this course students will study the solar system, earth features, atmosphere, and weather through a combination of hands-on activities, labs, and fieldtrips. Younger students will get prepared for high school through quizzes, learning lab techniques, and how to organize their work.
7. Chemistry with Lab Offered 1.0 Credit 2019-20
Instructor: Rhonda Lisauckis
Prerequisites: Algebra I
Students will use Bob Jones Chemistry, 4th edition textbook and lab manual and engage in a variety of hands-on lab activities. Topics covered will include atomic structure, bonding, gas laws, intermolecular forces, colligative properties, thermodynamics, equilibria, acids/bases, redox reactions and organic compounds.
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8. Dauphin Island Sea Lab Trip
Leader: Rhonda Lisauckis $225/trip
This trip is open to 9th–12th graders only. The total cost is about $225 which includes room, board and 2 days of classes.
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9. Anatomy and Physiology 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Angela York
Prerequisites: Biology & Chemistry
By using Hole’s Anatomy and Physiology, 12th edition, college textbook, students will be exposed to two major areas of medical science (anatomy and physiology) and be submerged into the intimate relationship between them.
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10. Science Clubs for Grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 Non-credit Instructor: Ashley Prince Tinker Science Clubs are an opportunity for younger students to come together to learn principles of science using hands-on techniques. Topics vary each year so that students get a well rounded experience covering such things as weather, electricity, states of matter, organisms, plants, etc. In each class, students use scientific methods of observation and experimentation to learn about the world around them.
11. Robotics Class Non-credit Instructor: Diane McNichols This is a hands on introduction to robotics and programming. Using Parallax Boe-bots, students will learn the PBASIC computer language, circuit design, and robot mechanics.
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
1. Calculus 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Regina Tinker
This class bridges the gap between high school and college course expectations and prepares students for college-level math classes by introducing the major topics covered in the first two semesters of college calculus plus a thorough trig review.
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2. Geometry 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Cassie Lofts
Students will learn logical thinking, problem solving, proofs, shapes, volume and area calculations using the Saxon Geometry textbook.
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3. Pre-Algebra 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Regina Tinker
The class will concentrate on building a strong foundation in math to prepare the student for Algebra.
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4. Algebra I 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Regina Tinker
The class helps students develop an understanding to resolve more complex problems while building a strong foundation in Algebra.
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5. Algebra II 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Regina Tinker
The class builds on Algebra 1 concepts and covers more advanced concepts.
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6. Pre-Calculus 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Regina Tinker The class covers functions and trigonometric concepts for Calculus.
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7. Intro to Computer/C Programming 1.0 Credit 2019-20
Instructor: Regina Tinker The first semester will be a review of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The second semester is designed to build a strong foundation in computer programming using the C language. This class is for students in the 11th or 12th grade.
8. Financial Advanced Algebra: 1.0 Credit Instructor: Regina Tinker This class is for students not wanting to take Pre-Calculus but wanting more math skills. The class will cover math skills needed in Finances like banking services, consumer credit, big purchase plans, employment basics, budgets, and many other concepts. This is more than the basic consumer math class. It will look at consumer math but use advanced algebra to solve the problems.
ENGLISH – LITERATURE – WRITING
1. Elements of Literature 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Susan Herder
This class is structured as the introductory class in a high school/college prep literature sequence. It will focus on literary terms, genres of literature and developing the writing skills necessary for analysis. Grades 8-10. *8th graders can receive high school credit for the course.
2. World Literature 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Susan Herder
This class will introduce literary analysis and study classic literature from around the world. The class is structured to further the student’s ability to understand and compose thoughtful literary analysis. Grades 10-12.
3. British Literature 1.0 Credit 2020-2021
Instructor: Susan Herder
This class will prepare the upper high school student to be prepared for college-level writing.
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4. American Literature 1.0 Credit 2019-2020
Instructor: Susan Herder
This class will prepare the upper high school student to be prepared for college-level writing.
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5. Writing and Grammar Courses-non-credit
Grammar-Grades 6-8-Abbie Blevins This course uses Our Mother Tongue: A Guide to English Grammar to help “students review and increase their understanding of the English language using rules of grammar, diagramming sentences, and other tools that will help them learn to express their thoughts in a clear and concise way.
Lost Tools of Writing – Grades 7-9-Abbie Blevins This course will work on the craft of composition giving students tools to solve the problems that writers face such as what to say, organizing thoughts, and how to communicate those thoughts well. The class combines literature and composition to help students gain confidence in writing a persuasive essay.
World History: Grades 10-12 Susan Herder 2020-21
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
1. Spanish I and II 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Catherine Black
The purpose of this course is to expose students to Spanish language and cultures.
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2. French I and II 1.0 credit French Club (non-credit)
Instructor: Melanie Nord These courses will help students gain basic proficiency in the French language and acquaint them with French culture and traditions. The French club will be open to students who are not taking the French classes. The club will focus on French history, architecture, cuisine, art, literature, etc.
DEBATE & SPEECH
1. High School Debate 1.0 Credit
Instructor: Joanne Quan
Students are introduced to a specific topic at the beginning of the year that has real life application. It can be a domestic or international topic.
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2. Junior High Debate non-credit
Instructor: Joanne Quan Meets twice a month
Students are introduced to a different topic each month that is relevant to their lives. Students discuss each topic in one class, then, in the following class, they debate the topic.
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3. Fun with Debate non-credit
Instructor: Joanne Quan Meets once a month
Students in Grades 1-6 will debate questions like “Sleeping in or staying up late?”, “Christmas or Easter?”,
“Dogs or Cats?”. These are just a few of the topics students have debated in class.
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4. High School Speech 1.0 credit
Instructor: Joanne Quan
Students are introduced to a variety of different types of speeches throughout the year. Students learn to write their own original or interpretive speech, to come up with group skits, and to read out loud.
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5. Junior High School Speech non-credit
Instructor: Joanne Quan Meets twice a month
Students are introduced to different types of speeches each month. Students use worksheets to help them as they put together their speeches.
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6. Fun with Speech Non-credit
Instructor: Joanne Quan Grades 1-6: (Fall & Spring semesters, once-a-month)
Students in grades 1-6 will learn to speak with confidence in front of a group on different topics such as . “ If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?”, “Sell a golf club”, “ Read from Isaiah Chapter 2.”
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These are just a few examples of the many activities students work on during the year in Fun With Speech. Students learn how to express themselves through reading out loud, writing their own speeches, presenting skits with other students, and even presenting creative sales pitches. Students in class learn speech etiquette, from having eye contact with the audience to projecting their voices to standing up straight to being professional. Students have a lot of fun while gaining a lot of confidence when they work on the content and presentation of their speeches. SPEECH IS FUN!!
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Academic Team Non-credit
Coach:
The CCA Academic Team practices once a week and attends 7-9 tournaments from August to May on Saturdays and some Fridays.
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MUSIC-BAND
1. The Band Program 1.0 Credit for high school
Instructor: Dr. David Spencer
Our Band program consists of Beginning Band for students with little or no experience with playing an instrument.
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h3>NEWSPAPER – YEARBOOK
1. Falcon Newspaper non-credit
Instructor: Judy Kim Meet once a month
The Falcon is the CCA student newspaper that is published by email to CCA families 8 times during the school year. We meet once a month to discuss articles and plan the upcoming editions. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in Falcon staff. This is a volunteer activity; no academic grades are given.
2. Yearbook 1.0 Credit
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Students in grades 9-12 learn the various skills necessary to produce a school yearbook including creating a theme, layout and design of pages using the computer, learning printing or journalistic terms, selling ads, taking pictures, and writing copy.
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h5>1. Junior High and High School Art 1.0 Credit (for high school students)
Instructor: Rebekah Comeaux
Students in grades 7-12 will learn the fundamentals of Art and how to put them into practice by using various mediums and techniques. They will begin with line drawings, practice stippling, cross hatching, and shading. They will learn how to create motion in project, how to blend colors, how to do impressionist or abstract art, etc.
Teachers Bios:
Rhonda Lisauckis (Science) graduated cum laude from Pan American University in Edinburg, TX with a degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She began working on a master’s degree at Texas Tech University but became a full time mother when their son, Chris, was born in 1981. She home schooled him through CCA until he graduated in 2000. In 1990, Rhonda began teaching biology with CCA and then added classes to include physical science, chemistry, marine science and earth science. She required students to do a science fair project and by 1994, CCA’s first student was selected to compete at the International Science & Engineering Fair. Since then, 34 CCA students have competed at this world-wide event. Rhonda has been married to her husband, Robert, since 1975.
Angela York (Anatomy & Physiology) received her nursing degree (BSN) from Samford University in Birmingham. She has been homeschooling her children and teaching them science since 2010.
Cassie Lofts (Science & Math) received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and math minor from the University of Memphis. She spent seven years in the work place doing research with optical systems and integrated optical components. After that she stayed home to raise her son and to homeschool him through CCA from Sharp Arrows until graduation. She was a volunteer with the teaching staff at the Von Braun Astronomical Society for five years, preparing and presenting educational programs for students and adults. For the past eight years she has been helping students prepare for science fair competition from the local level to the international level. She has taught STEM subjects at CCA for four years. Mrs. Lofts attends Providence Baptist Church and enjoys quilting and reading in her spare time.
Ashley Prince Tinker-(Science Clubs/Math 5-6/Phonics 1-2 ) received her Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of North Alabama with a Major in Elementary Education. She has taught 4th grade at Eufala Elementary and 1st grade at Horizon Elementary. She has AMSTI certification in Math and Science for those grades.
Regina Tinker (Mathematics & Computer) graduated from MTSU in 1989 with a Computer Science major and a double minor in Physics and Mathematics. In 1989 she married Mike Tinker, who is employed by NASA, and moved to Huntsville. She worked for Intergraph for 2 years programming on a new 911 system. After her first child was born, she quit to become a full time mother. She homeschooled her three children (Nathan, Joel, and Jodie) through CCA from 1997 to 2014. In 2006 she started volunteering for the CCA Math Team and eventually moved to teaching math classes in 2009.
Susan Herder (English) receiver her B.A in English from the University of Texas at Austin with a minor in History and a lifetime teaching certificate from the state of Texas. . She taught middle and high school English and History for 7 years in the public school systems of Texas, Michigan, and Indiana before her children were born. She has been homeschooling for 13 years and has taught at CCA since 2014..
Catherine Black (Spanish I & II) received her Bachelor of Arts in English and Spanish from the University of Alabama and her Master of Education in Teaching Learning, and Leading from Lipscomb University. She has taught reading, English, and Spanish over the last 9 years in various schools. She recently retired from teaching to raise her first child. She is a member of Grace Covenant Baptist Church where she teaches Sunday School and works in the nursery. She just recently published a novel, Mind of Mine, a science fiction for young people.
Joanne Quan (Debate and Speech) has a Bachelors’ degree in Business Administration with Concentrations in Marketing, International, and Finance from the University of Washington in Seattle. She has been the Milestones Debate & Speech Club’s Director, Administrator, and Coach from 2003-Present. She was a Founding Board Member of national debate & speech organization (Stoa) where she served from 2011-2013. She has been a CCA Debate & Speech Instructor from 2014-Present. She was the National Invitational Tournament of Champions Tournament Director in 2016.
The focus of the Quans’ ministry has always been the same:
– Christ. Skills. Train students with skills of excellence for Christ in debate and public speaking.
– Help bring out the best in each student…each individual’s gifts that God has already given them.
– Develop leadership skills in students.
– Develop a heart of service in students.
(Academic Team) .
Dr. David Spencer (Band) has his BS from Auburn with a minor in music, his masters in music from the University of Southern Mississippi, and his Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of North Texas. He has 37 years of band experience in the public school system. He was the band director at Huntsville High for 34 years where their band achieved superior ratings for marching, concert, and jazz bands. He has performed with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra for 36 years, directed the Brass Band of Huntsville for 11 years and is the founder and conductor of the Twickenham Winds which began in 1993.
Judy Kim (Falcon Sponsor)
Sylvia DeVine (Yearbook) received a B.S. in Secondary Education with a double major in English and Physical Education from Jacksonville State University. She received her Master’s in English (Education) from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. She taught in private school until 1985 when she began working as a coordinator for Faith Chapel Christian School. She became the Superintendent of CCA in 1993, and has been the Yearbook Sponsor since 1990.