Augustine Christian Academy is offering some electives at the Grammar School level. The following is a list of the Tuesday & Thursday electives and a short description of each. Listed with the description of each elective are the days and times the class meets, the name of the instructor, the ages who are allowed to participate in the class, and the cost for the class for part time students. Please call the office if you have any questions regarding these classes. Enrollment is limited to 18 per class.  PLEASE NOTE: some classes may have a modest materials fee in addition to the tuition.

Elements of Music B – Mrs. Lisa Isgrigg; T/Th; 8:10 – 9:00; Grades 3, 4, and 5. Elementary music provides a general introduction to music touching upon basic elements of theory, note-reading, music history, and appreciation of various composers and musical styles. Class instruction includes theory games, stories, listening, singing and playing simple instruments. Opportunities for group and solo performances occur throughout the school year.  Cost: FT: 0; PT: $375

Elements of Music A – Mrs. Lisa Isgrigg;   T/Th; 9:55 - 10:40;  Grades 1 and 2. Elementary music provides a general introduction to music touching upon basic elements of theory, note-reading, music history, and appreciation of various composers and musical styles. Class instruction includes theory games, stories, listening, singing and playing simple instruments. Opportunities for group and solo performances occur throughout the school year.  Cost: FT: 0; PT: $375

Hands on Science A – Mrs. Pam Hill;  T/Th; 8:45 – 9:30;  Grades 1 and 2.  This course explores earth science and specifically interaction and systems in the fall and populations in the spring. It involves understanding science from a biblical perspective using God’s Design curriculum and experimentation and discovery with the Delta hands on units. Cost: FT: 0; PT: $375

Hands on Science B - Mrs. Pam Hill; T/Th; 12:00-12:45; Grade 3. This course will focus on relative position and motion in the fall and communities in the spring using Delta Hands On Experiments and God’s Design materials. Cost: FT: 0; PT: $375

Hands on Science C - Mrs. Pam Hill; T/Th; 10:45 - 11:30; Grades 4 and 5. This course is yet to be determined, but will be using Delta Hands On Experiments and God’s Design materials. Cost: FT: 0; PT: $375

Creative Writing Workshop - Mrs. Gina Conroy; T/Th; 9:05-10:00; Grades 3, 4 and 5. This course is tailored towards more descriptive writing and will also contain a basic review of language arts. The students will complete individual poetry books and a full story book. Cost: Lab fee $20 plus FT: 0; PT: $375

Learning about Art - Mrs. Linda Thornhill; T/Th; 9:05 - 10:00; Grades 3, 4, and 5. This course focuses on learning the skills of art using different media. Course materials will be purchased with a lab fee. Cost: Lab fee $20 plus FT: 0; PT: $375

Hebrew Studies - Mrs. Brina Osborne; T/Th; 10:05-10:40; Grades 4 and 5. This class explores Hebrew music, culture and both ancient and modern language. Students will learn the Hebrew alphabet and a beginning level of vocabulary and grammar. Conversational Hebrew will be used in a variety of activities, songs and games. Cost: Lab fee $20 plus tuition FT: 0; PT: $375

Latin Studies - Mr. Jon Pope; T/Th; 10:05 - 10:40; Grades 4 and 5. This course introduces students to the basics of the Latin language and its importance to western culture.. Students will master beginning vocabulary, grammar and simple sentences through games, songs and activities. No previous Latin experience is required. A strengthening of English grammar skills and vocabulary is often a wonderful by-product. Cost: FT: 0; PT: $375