Saxon Math, Latin and Harmonica (UpDated 7-09-08)
2008-'09 term - First days of class - the week of Aug. 18-22
Below is the schedule of classes offered under the umbrella of Evangel Christian School
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August 18, 2008- May , 2009
Mr. Hitchcock's Class Requirements for Math Classes
Class meets twice weekly - Two lessons will be taught at each session. The student is to have read
the lessons to be covered before class begins. Both lessons are to be completed by the beginning of the
following session. Completed and corrected lessons are to be handed to the teacher at the next session.
Tests are taken at home and turned in the first session of the following week. Testing begins after the
second week and each will cover four lessons. This allows the student to practice any material for
two full weeks before being tested. The teacher will correct and score all tests.
All problems solved in a lesson or test are to be completed in pencil on loose-leaf paper in a neat and
orderly fashion. The problems are to be numbered in order and in two columns having odd numbered
problems on the left and even numbered problems on the right.
Show all calculations together as part of the solution. (No scratch sheet is to be used for calculations.)
( Calculators not needed in Math 87, Alg. 1/2 or Alg. 1)
Word Problems must include a plan or formula, show the step-by-step process of solution and
the answer is to be circled including proper units.
Geometry Problems must include a picture (neat drawing) along with the plan, process, and the
answer is to be circled.The student is responsible for his own textbook, and other supplies.The newest edition text will be used.
( Advanced Math the 2nd Ed.) (Algebra 1/2, Algebra I & Algebra II the 3rd Ed.)
The teacher will supply all tests. Solutions Manuals are NOT for student use. Parents, please verify
that all homework is completed (showing all steps and calculations) but do not correct the even
numbered problems. Those corrections are done in class and are basic to class discussion. If you
do those corrections at home you deprive your child from participating in that discussion.Grading Procedure:
Test Scores - 50% (late tests lose 10% of their value for each class period late)
Tests MUST be monitored but not corrected by the parents.
Problem Sets - 50% (10% on time, 30% completed and 10% neatness)
On Time - 10% Problem Sets are due in the class following the one in which corrected.
Completeness - 30% (5% is subtracted per problem which is missing or for which all work
is not shown. After 6 incomplete problems no grade is given.)
Neatness - 10% All work is to be legible and written with a mechanical pencil on four quad
(4 squares per inch) graph paper. Graph paper is helpful in keeping both lines and
columns straight. It also helps make freehand drawings neater. Writing must adhere
to the lines and columns of the paper. All graphs and drawings are to be completed
using a straight edge and appropriate drawing instrument.Grading System
90-100 A Superior, 80-89 B Excellent, 70-79 C Average, 60-69 D Passing, 59 F Failing.Help for the student or parent is not limited to the scheduled class times. Feel free to call.
Cost for each course is $350.
Registration Fee of $ 50 (Included in total fee) will hold your place in the schedule.
Fees are due at the beginning of the course and are not refundable after September 10.
If a student withdraws from the course after September 11th the full course fee is due.
You may arrange a payment schedule which best meets your needs.
Example 1 - $200 at registration / $150 in January
Example 2 - $50 registration, $50 Sept., $50 Oct., $50 Nov., $50 Dec. $50 Jan. and $50 Feb.
(You may evenly distribute payments in any way that is convenient after at least $50 Registration)
Please plan to have the final payment by April 1, 2003Classes meet at: Evangel Presbyterian Church, 423 Thompson Rd., Alabaster - ECS building on the lower lot.
The Classes Scheduled may change as the need (or lack of need) is exhibited.
A Class should have a minimum of five students. Less than five may be possible but very difficult.
Tuesday / Thursday Classes
8 - 9:00 Algebra 1
9 - 10:00 Algebra 2
10:00 -11:00 Advanced Math/PreCalculus (Part 2 of 2) (Ch 60-125)
11:00 - 12:00 Physics
12:00 - 1:30
1:30 - 2:30 Advanced Math Geometry & Precalculus (1 yr) (The Green Bk lsn 1-125 - 4 lsns/wk)
2:30 3:30 Advanced Math/Geometry (Part 1 of 2) (Ch 1-65)*Monday / Wednesday Classes
8 - 9:00 Algebra 1/2
9 - 10
10 - 11 Calculus (Class scheduled - Others already registered)
11 - 12 (Wheelock's Latin 1) (Class scheduled - Others already registered)
12:30 - 1:30
*Advanced Math/Geometry (2 yr) (The Green Bk lsn 1-65 - 2 lsns/wk)
*Advanced Math/PreCal. (2 yr) (The Green Bk lsn 60-125 - 2 lsns/wk)
~~~Advanced Math Geometry/Precal. (1 yr) (The Green Bk lsn 1-125 - 4 lsns/wk)
This schedule is only chosen by Very Highly motivated students.
~~~Math 87, Algebra 1/2, Physics and Calculus may be scheduled as needed.
Wheelock's Latin includes the 1st and 2nd year of 2 years.
We will use the texts: Wheelock's Latin 6th Ed. with
Workbook For Wheelock's Latin 3rd Ed. Revised
fee $350 (including $50 registration.)
There are practice examples in the texts Wheelock's Latin and Workbook For Wheelock's
We do all of that practice in and out of class plus translate the stories prepared
by Groton and May in their book 38 Latin Stories (Designed to Accompany Wheelock's Latin).
I emphasize the memorization of Scripture passages in latin, vocabulary, declension and conjugation
endings which are needed for translation.Harmonica is taught as private instruction.
A curriculum of songs has been developed which will be tailored to the individual's needs.
Fee - $20. per session. Music and written instruction is supplied by the teacher.
Help in finding appropriate instruments is free.Click here for Registration Material or the Home Page