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Biology

Grades 7-12

Teacher Greg and Mikala Cordes

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Course Description: 

This course is taught by Greg Cordes, a practicing Physician Associate (PA-C) with the assistance of his wife, Mikala Cordes. Students will enjoy Greg’s hands-on approach to biology and will find it both fun and challenging. We will explore the scientific method, proper recording and reporting of data, and the art of utilizing and creating different types of graphs. Students will enjoy in-class labs (microscope and dissection) and various other hands-on activities. There are weekly homework assignments, weekly quizzes, and assessments. It is imperative that students registered for this academic class have the intention to complete the assignments, attend class, and participate in the classroom. Please, do not register your student if they cannot make this commitment.

Note to Parents: The THEORY of Evolution will be covered just as it remains: an unproven, assumed hypothesis.

 

Course Viewpoint:  Christian

Course Length:  Yearlong

Time:  12:30-2:00

Cost:  $350/year; 1st payment due 8/27/24; 2nd payment due 10/5/24

Supply Fee:  $60 one-time, non-refundable supply fee; OPTIONAL REPORT CARD Fee $25 for the year (non-refundable)

Class Prerequisite:  General science skills

Materials Teacher Will Provide:  Notes, homework assignments, quizzes, and assessments. Lab Materials.

Materials Students Must Provide:  Textbook: Apologia Exploring Creating with Biology, 2nd Edition: Additional Materials: Notebook for note-taking, a folder for assignments, and a binder to organize and keep the notes.

Minimum Enrollment:  4

Maximum Enrollment:  12

Parent Requirements:  Parent is responsible as the lead homeschooling teacher to see that the student’s assignments are complete, turned in, and notify the teacher regarding absences.

Teachers:  Greg and Mikala Cordes

Contact:  gmcordes@me.com

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Course Length

What the length of this course is for the school year

  • Session - These classes may be attended for individual sessions. Once you sign up the teacher will keep you signed up. If you are unable to attend the next session please notify the teacher so they may offer that spot to somebody else.
  • Semester - These classes are offered in 15 week intervals. Like the School Year Classes, these classes build on the information that was taught in the previous classes you must join at the beginning of the semester and continue through the 15 weeks. If you are unable to continue you are still obligated to pay for the entire semester as that spot may no longer be filled.
  • School Year - Because these classes build on the information that was taught in the previous classes you must join at the beginning of the year and continue through the school year. If you are unable to continue you are still obligated to pay for the entire year as that spot may no longer be filled.
  • Open - You may join these classes at any time. As a courtesy you are still required to notify the teacher if you will no longer be attending.

Course View

The type of viewpoint expressed in this course

  • Christian - Taught from a Christian point of view
  • Secular - Taught from a secular point of view
  • Mixed - These classes use a generally secular curriculum but may be taught by someone with a Christian worldview. For example: Ballet is a neutral class but some of the songs may have Christian lyrics. The teacher may say something like "work within your God-given design"
  • Either - The Guest Hollow curriculums can be customized to include Christian or strictly secular books. When you are purchasing the books, the guide will give you options