Course Description:  High School Essay Writing: This course provides students instruction on the varied types of essays, the writing process, citations, editing, etc. Students will learn the process of writing from brainstorming through to the finished essay. The teacher will meet with students both collectively and individually online; however, while the teacher will always be available to the student(s) throughout the week, this course will not meet every week as the assignments warrant time for the writing process. Parents will receive a month-to-month class schedule so students know when class meets, when class does not meet, and when they have an individual meeting with the teacher. This class requires effective time management skills by both the parent and the student. It is imperative that students registered for this academic class have the intention to complete the assignments, attend the online class, can be unsupervised, and participate when necessary. Please, do not register your student if they cannot make this commitment.

Course Viewpoint:  Mixed

Course Length:  Yearlong

Time:  Wednesdays; 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Cost:  $340/year; payments due August 27, 2024 and November 5, 2024; CASH or CHECK 

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:  A one-time, non-refundable supply fee of $25.00′ OPTIOANL REPORT CARD fee: $25 for the year (non-refundable)

Class Prerequisite:  Time management skills is a MUST; students will be expected to turn their assignments in on time as the course will cover several types of essays and there will be overlap. Students should have a working knowledge of typing skills.

Materials Teacher Will Provide:  Additional outside of class time when warranted for a student; also if warranted, printed out resources for the student to use.

Materials Students Must Provide:  pencils, paper, highlighters, and a binder for notes.

Minimum Enrollment:  2

Maximum Enrollment:  3

Parent Requirements:  The parent is the lead homeschooling teacher. Parents are expected to assist their child(ren) in their assignments and ensure that the assignments are turned in on time. Late assignments will not be accepted. Parents must adhere to the time management schedule for the assignment due dates. Late assignments will not be accepted for grading. Grading student’s writing assignments takes time as this is the place where students learn most about their writing. The teacher will provide the quality amount of time per student’s work as long as the work is submitted on time.

Teacher:  Jerelyn Sandtner

Contact:  jwsandtner@gmail.com