Plus+ Courses

7th/8th Science

Carrie Craycraft
This middle school science class is designed to give students in the logic stage an overview of earth and space science. We will use a hands-on approach to give the students a solid foundation for high school science. Students will be challenged to think analytically about facts and become familiar with the scientific method. Students will encounter a classically taught Charlotte Mason class that will begin the transition to traditionally taught upper-level science.
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Monday
carrie@konos.org

Physical Science

Dawn Rhymer
The course is designed as an introductory overview of the major concepts in chemistry and physics to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills in physical science. The course includes more abstract concepts such as structure of atoms, motion and forces, conservation of matter and energy, action-reaction principle, and the behavior of waves. These concepts are investigated through laboratory experiences and fieldwork designed for students to develop appropriate knowledge and skills in science as inquiry.
Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Monday, plus lab every other Friday
dawn@konos.org

Biology

Jennie Lee
This course covers all the basics of high school biology through lectures, hands-on activities, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises. Topics include botany (plants), zoology (animals), and cytology (cells), as well as a heavy emphasis on human anatomy and physiology, diseases, immunology, genetics, and DNA. All subject matter is taught from a Christian, Biblical perspective with detailed discussions about Creation versus evolution.
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Monday, plus lab every other Friday
jennie.lee@konos.org

Chemistry

Jamie Walker
This high school chemistry course is very academic and taught from a Christian perspective. Topics will include the following: measurements and units, atoms and molecules, atomic structure, molecular structure, polyatomic ions, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and more. Math is included in the workload, so Pre-algebra and Algebra are necessary prerequisites. The Discovering Design with Chemistry textbook is used. In addition to the weekly lecture, there are fun, hands-on labs every other Friday for 1 hour. The instructor will contact students with class details, dates, and materials needed.  There is also a separate materials fee for labs.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Monday or Friday, plus lab every other Friday
jamie@konos.org

Physics

Don Rhymer
This course builds on the major concepts of physical science with additional mathematical rigor to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills in high school physics. The first half of the course covers Newtonian physics, including motion, forces, and the basics of energy. The second half of the course completes energetics, and adds matter, heat, waves, light, and electromagnetism. Two texts are used to emphasize the conceptual understanding and the mathematical proofs of the concepts. In-class demonstrations and laboratory experiences will augment both. The course mission is for the students to understand all of God’s governance of creation and to hone their skills in science as inquiry.
Prerequisites: Physical Science, Algebra I
Co-requisite: Geometry
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Monday, plus lab every other Friday
don@konos.org

Computer Science Principles

Jamie Walker
This course teaches students the foundational concepts of computer science. Though the class includes an introduction to computer programming, the topics are much broader as we explore the content, practices, thinking, and skills central to computer science and its relevance to society. Computer Science Principles is the first of two computer science courses which will count as a foreign language credit. If not taken as a foreign language, this course may function as a fourth science credit.
Prerequisite: Algebra I or enrolled in Algebra I
Required Materials: Students must bring a laptop to class.
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Friday
jamie@konos.org 

Web Development

Jamie Walker
The first semester of this course will begin with a basic introduction to the world of computer programming. We will then turn our focus to the more specific topic of web development. Students will learn to use HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to build basic web pages. Search engine optimization will also be covered in this portion of the course. In the second semester, we will learn programming concepts using the JavaScript language to enhance web pages that we learned to build in the first semester. Values, types, operators, functions, and objects are some of the topics covered in this portion of the course. We will predominantly be focused on the client-side environment, but we’ll also learn about server-side code and data storage options. This course will count as a 4th science OR as the second of two CS courses that are required for a foreign language credit.
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Computer Science Principles
Required Materials: Windows laptop that must be brought each week to class; all required reading will be online
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Friday
jamie@konos.org

Spanish I (8th-12th)

Kendra Cauble
During this first year of high school Spanish, your child will focus on acquiring basic vocabulary in many spheres of life using the Descubre 1 curriculum. He or she will learn fundamental grammatical structures in an interactive environment in which all the modalities of learning are employed (visual, aural, verbal etc.). Class time is dedicated to new material and review presented in highly interactive activities. Students will use an online component of the Descubre 1 curriculum to complete their assignments during the week, thereby maximizing in-class instruction time. In addition to biweekly vocabulary quizzes, students will prepare and present projects in Spanish.
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Monday
kendra@konos.org

Spanish II

Kendra Cauble
Second year Spanish continues with Descubre 2 and a renewed focus on growing your student’s internalized vocabulary and mastery of more advanced grammatical structures. Your student’s ability to communicate increasingly complex thoughts grows as we continue to emphasize in-class comprehension and at-home mastery of the material via the online platform. This year’s projects are designed to bring students to a new level of clear communication as they put into practice the structures they learn in class.
Prerequisite: Spanish I (Evaluation required for transfer students)
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Monday
kendra@konos.org

ASL I

Aquila Mouton
This course is an introduction to ASL with an emphasis on vocabulary used by the deaf community. It includes an introduction to the culture of deafness in America and linguistic structure as well as conceptual vocabulary of conversational sign language skills. For in-class sessions, vocabulary and grammar is introduced in context, with an emphasis on developing question and answering skills. Interactive activities allow you to rehearse what you’ve learned. Course curriculum is Signing Naturally Student Workbook Units 1-6 of which Units 1-2 is covered during the first year. In addition to bi-weekly quizzes, students develop their signing skills by submitting weekly videos based on vocabulary covered.
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Monday
aquila.mouton@konos.org

ASL II

Aquila Mouton
This course will build upon students’ fundamental American Sign Language skills. It is designed for those with a basic understanding of fingerspelling, numbers, basic signs, and Deaf culture. This course will cover units 3-4 of the Signing Naturally curriculum focusing on conversational vocabulary, extensive grammar features, culture, and history of Deafness in America. Students will be exposed to a dialogue format to enhance a natural back and forth exchange. Students will also develop the ability to comprehend larger amounts of signed information and work to increase receptive and expressive signing covered.
Prerequisite: ASL I
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Monday
aquila.mouton@konos.org

Computer Science Principles

Jamie Walker
This course teaches students the foundational concepts of computer science. Though the class includes an introduction to computer programming, the topics are much broader as we explore the content, practices, thinking, and skills central to computer science and its relevance to society. Computer Science Principles is the first of two computer science courses which will count as a foreign language credit. If not taken as a foreign language, this course may function as a fourth science credit.
Prerequisite: Algebra I or enrolled in Algebra I
Required Materials: Students must bring a laptop to class.
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Friday
jamie@konos.org

Web Development

Jamie Walker
The first semester of this course will begin with a basic introduction to the world of computer programming. We will then turn our focus to the more specific topic of web development. Students will learn to use HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to build basic web pages. Search engine optimization will also be covered in this portion of the course. In the second semester, we will learn programming concepts using the JavaScript language to enhance web pages that we learned to build in the first semester. Values, types, operators, functions, and objects are some of the topics covered in this portion of the course. We will predominantly be focused on the client-side environment, but we’ll also learn about server-side code and data storage options. This course will count as a 4th science OR as the second of two CS courses that are required for a foreign language credit.
Prerequisites: Algebra I and Computer Science Principles
Required Materials: Windows laptop that must be brought each week to class; all required reading will be online
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Friday
jamie@konos.org

Classical Art (6th-12th)

JoDette DiDomizio
Our instructional program teaches classical art principles: students begin at their current level of artistic ability, and then move to higher levels of personal success.  Whether beginner, intermediate, or advanced, our goal is focused on building a solid foundation of art skills while discovering individual creativity.  Students learn to utilize functional drawing techniques by layering different mediums through step-by-step instructions. Students also learn elements of art using various mediums like pencil, charcoal, ink, watercolor, acrylic paint and pastels.  Drawing techniques include a TouchPoint Drawing system (which develops the eye and hand while drawing with accuracy and proportion).  Our exercises are building blocks for skills that prepare students for future career opportunities in design and graphic arts.
Cost: Tuition rates and material fees will be posted in February
Class Day: Monday
jodette@konos.org