Ancient Civilizations

Grades 8-12

Teacher Jerelyn Sandtner

Teacher absence policy-Substitute or additional
work to cover the week.

Course Description:  Have your students meet fascinating characters from the past! Sandtnerabi from Mesopotamia, Sandtnerpatra from Ancient Africa, and Senator Sandtitus from Ancient Rome are just a few of the amazing teachers your students will meet as they are placed into an immersive experience from Ancient Civilizations. This course offers students not only the history behind Ancient Civilizations but also their impacts and contributions on future civilizations – including ours! Students will learn about their cultures, governments, and their strategies toward becoming thriving empires. Students will be engaged in various in-class activities from each civilization to provide a well-rounded, theatrical learning experience – from hieroglyphic drawings to a Medieval Feast – surprises are a part of this class! There are weekly homework assignments, weekly quizzes, and 5 assessments and/or projects. It is imperative that students registered for this academic class have the intention to complete the assignments, attend class, and participate in the classroom and activities. Please, do not register your student if they cannot make this commitment.

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Time:  Tuesdays; 11-11:55 AM

Cost: $315/year; 1st half-payment due 8/27/24; 2nd half-payment due 11/5/24 Cash or check only

An invoice will be sent to you once you are registered. Payment may be mailed to the address on the invoice or dropped off at Cornerstone. 

Supply Fee: Both DUE 8/27/24 – $50 one-time, non-refundable supply fee; OPTIONAL
REPORT CARD Fee $25 for the year (non-refundable)

Class Prerequisite:  None

Materials Teacher Will Provide:  Materials for activities

Materials Students Must Provide:  Pencils, highlighters, binder for notes, and a
notebook for note-taking.

Minimum Enrollment:  4

Maximum Enrollment:  8

Parent Requirements:  Parents must track their student’s progress in this class and aid their student in time management skills so assignments are turned in when they are DUE. It is imperative that students registered for this academic class have the intention to complete the assignments, attend class, and participate in the classroom and activities. Please, do not register your student if you or they cannot make this commitment. Parent is also responsible for their student’s time management.

Teacher:  Jerelyn Sandtner

Contact:  jwsandtner@gmail.com

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