SHEPHERDS: 4th-8th GRADERS

        THE WHOLE WEEK PLANNED AND COVERED!!! 

                                   CLASSES

BIBLE: Morning prayer and Bible lesson. 

CULINARY ARTS:  Wednesdays, Full credit for 7th and 8th graders.

HOME ECONOMICS/LIFE SKILLS:  Tuesdays, Full credit for 7th and 8th graders.

SCIENCE:  Motion and Simple Machines 

SOCIAL STUDIES/ HISTORY:  Geography and American wars 

MATH:  Bring your own curriculum

LANGUAGE ARTS:  Bring your own curriculum 

LITERATURE:  (7th and 8th graders) 

CLUBS:  Entrepreneurs Club, Drama Club and Creations/ STEM Club

Clubs are chosen to build confidence and success. We create opportunities for creations and inventions to be sold, teach advertising and more!

Self-guided lessons are posted for the entire week! Fridays are mostly open for review or tests. DYA provides lessons for the entire week, families have freedom to decide how, when or if they would like to use them.

If you are thinking about homeschooling, there is no better time than now! We make things easy. 

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Bible Class: We start the day with prayer and a Bible lesson. Bible lessons come from passages we read straight from Scripture. We learn the meanings, context, and usage of Hebrew and Greek words in those passages to more clearly understand the meaning(s) of what we read. We also have review and jeopardy games. 


Culinary Arts Class Culinary Arts class will be held on Wednesdays. In this class we will explore cooking, canning, baking and nutrition!

For 7th and 8th graders: These students can start accumulating high school credits. Students who take this course can receive 1 credit towards electives. Students receiving the credit will have 1 assignment to complete at home as well as what they complete in class each week.


Home Economics Class Home Economics will be on Tuesdays. Teaching useful and practical skills like household management, light sewing, herbalism and home remedies from Forgotten Home Apothecary by Dr. Nicole Apelian and more to prepare students for the real world. 

For 7th and 8th graders: These students can start accumulating high school credits. Students who take this course can receive 1 credit towards electives. Students receiving the credit will have 1 assignment to complete at home as well as what they complete in class each week. 

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MATERIAL LIST _______________

All books, student books and materials for classes must be purchased before classes start on August 19th, 2025. Please bring all materials to class. Everyone will bring their laptops, or tablets and headphones the first week of classes for set up. 

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For SOCIAL STUDIES/ HISTORY you will need to purchase: 

Books pictured above. 

> The Revolutionary War: The Young American Adventure Series from: J.E. Ribbey

> hello.jeribbey.com/yaa-welcome/ 


>$57.00 for all books, this is also what we will use for reading/ Literature.

You will also need a section in your 3 ring binder. 

Along with these books, there will be lessons and activities from other sources on a variety of wars and historical events. 

AND

> Geography 

>We will use a combination of free online curriculums, lessons, videos and activities.

You will also need a section in your 3 ring binder. 

Work for History with Geography is provided for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Fridays will be open unless otherwise specified. 

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For SCIENCE 

you will need to go to TheGoodAndTheBeautiful.com then go to Science curriculums and order:  Books pictured above. 

> Motion and Simple Machines

> https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/products/motion-and-simple-machines/

- ONE COURSE BOOK PER CHILD OR SHARE

>$19.99

Student Journal - ONE BOOK PER CHILD (Make sure you choose the correct grade level for your child.

>$6.49-$6.99 

You will also need a section in your 3 ring binder. 

Work for History with Geography is provided for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Fridays will be open unless otherwise specified. 

> Along with this curriculum, there will be lessons and activities from other sources to create a well rounded full year course. 

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For ENGLISH: We have tutors are on site!

Bring your own curriculum and any materials that curriculum requires.

> This may include laptops, headphones or other devices. 

A section in your three ring binder

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For LITERATURE you will need: 

The Young Adventure American Series 

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For MATH: We have Tutors are on site!

> Bring your own curriculum and any materials that curriculum requires.

> This may include laptops, headphones or other devices. 

> A section in your three ring binder

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Class materials to bring on your first day of class: 

Items will be shared:

One pack of pencils, pens, and erasers

Pack of thick Expo markers (red, black or blue only)

Two packs of college ruled paper (1 will be shared, 1 will be kept)

One large container of sanitizing wipes 

One pack of paper towels per child

Single roll of toilet paper per child

One pack of tin foil 

One pack of parchment paper 


Items for personal use:

One pair of scissors 

One (2 or 3 inch) three ringed binder with six dividers

Highlighters, color pencils and markers

One 12 inch ruler

A journal for Culinary Arts 

A journal for Home Economics 

All math supplies  *calculator (make sure you have the correct calculator for your child's math course). We remove cell phones at the beginning of each day, but keep them close for emergencies or times of need. This means students should bring a calculator instead of using their phone for one. 

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A daily schedule is under the Schedules tab.

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  • Never worry about late fees, admin or registration fees! We wave all fees for those paying for the year or half of the year in full. You also get a discount. 
  • A material list: Read each class carefully to make sure you have all the curriculum books and materials necessary. 
  • Each student will need to bring a packed lunch. 
  • We are not a peanut or other allergy free facility. If your child has dietary needs, please contact us directly.

We are here to assist in your child's education. Parents are ultimately responsible for their child's education. Please check with your accountability association about issuing high school credits.