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EXTENSION CLASS LISTING/DESCRIPTIONS
Please note: Grade levels for each class are decided by the tutors and are meant to be a guide. As homeschoolers, we don't always adhere to traditional grade levels. If you are wondering if a class is right for your child, please reach out to Susan Truman at 310-760-1265 or the tutor for clarification.
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Class Listing/Schedule (2026/2027) Period 1: 9:00am - 10:10am
Period 2: 10:15am - 11:25am
Period 3: 11:30am - 12:45pm
Period 4: 1:15pm - 2:30pm
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Course Descriptions
(Note: read Tutor Biographies here.)
Period 1: 9:00am - 10:10am
Ready! Set! Learn! (5 and 6 year olds) - 9am - 11am - ($500/year, 5 student minimum, 10 student maximum)
Tutor: Miss Stefanie Camarena
This class will provide an opportunity for our 5 - 6 year olds to develop both basic academic and social skills to help them be successful as they begin their educational journey. The sessions will be broken into segments which will focus on phonics, number awareness, and introductions to social studies and science concepts. Everything will be taught in an engaging lively experiential format while providing opportunities to learn and practice basic readiness skills of self-control, respect for peers and authority figures, orderliness, and perseverance. Students will benefit from the group dynamic which will encourage their participation and build confidence. This class will require occasional parent helper participation to assist the parent as they begin the role of parent-teacher. There will be simple weekly assignments to be done at home to promote engagement with the parents. This pod will be led by an experienced teacher with extensive knowledge of the science of reading and experience working with students of varying abilities.
Tutor: Miss Stefanie Camarena
This class will provide an opportunity for our 5 - 6 year olds to develop both basic academic and social skills to help them be successful as they begin their educational journey. The sessions will be broken into segments which will focus on phonics, number awareness, and introductions to social studies and science concepts. Everything will be taught in an engaging lively experiential format while providing opportunities to learn and practice basic readiness skills of self-control, respect for peers and authority figures, orderliness, and perseverance. Students will benefit from the group dynamic which will encourage their participation and build confidence. This class will require occasional parent helper participation to assist the parent as they begin the role of parent-teacher. There will be simple weekly assignments to be done at home to promote engagement with the parents. This pod will be led by an experienced teacher with extensive knowledge of the science of reading and experience working with students of varying abilities.
Grammar and Writing Structure (3rd-5th) - ($400/year, 5 student minimum, 10 student maximum)
Tutor: Mrs. Dorina Hawkes
This course will use the Language Lessons for a Living Education Level 4 workbook from MasterBooks. Students will move from foundations to mastery studying everything from simple punctuation to various writing styles. Young 3rd graders will be pushed beyond simple sentences and older 5th graders will be prepared to write paragraphs worthy of a middle school essay.
The Language Lessons workbook, along with the 101 Favorite Stories of the Bible companion book, will constitute a full Language Arts curriculum. Parents will be responsible for making sure their student is completing the curriculum at home in addition to what is covered in class. There will be detailed assignments for each day of the week with reading assignments and reading comprehension exercises being done at home. The classroom teaching will focus on grammar and writing practice lessons.
Curriculum: Language Lessons for a Living Education Level 4 workbook from MasterBooks and 101 Famous Stories from the Bible
Tutor: Mrs. Dorina Hawkes
This course will use the Language Lessons for a Living Education Level 4 workbook from MasterBooks. Students will move from foundations to mastery studying everything from simple punctuation to various writing styles. Young 3rd graders will be pushed beyond simple sentences and older 5th graders will be prepared to write paragraphs worthy of a middle school essay.
The Language Lessons workbook, along with the 101 Favorite Stories of the Bible companion book, will constitute a full Language Arts curriculum. Parents will be responsible for making sure their student is completing the curriculum at home in addition to what is covered in class. There will be detailed assignments for each day of the week with reading assignments and reading comprehension exercises being done at home. The classroom teaching will focus on grammar and writing practice lessons.
Curriculum: Language Lessons for a Living Education Level 4 workbook from MasterBooks and 101 Famous Stories from the Bible
Literature Based Writing (6th-8th) - ($400/year, 5 student minimum, 10 student maximum)
Tutor: Mrs. Leslie Bezich
This course will be a literature-based writing class using biographies, fiction novels, short stories and poetry as springboards for writing assignments. Students will focus on literary elements through discussion and analysis of the reading selections. Students will practice several writing types such as narratives, opinion/ arguments, literary analysis and creative writing with a focus on building vocabulary and grammar skills. Students will share their writings with peers to help build confidence and writing skills. The main goal of this course is for students to become lifetime readers and writers.
Curriculum: Reading assignments will be provided later in the summer
Tutor: Mrs. Leslie Bezich
This course will be a literature-based writing class using biographies, fiction novels, short stories and poetry as springboards for writing assignments. Students will focus on literary elements through discussion and analysis of the reading selections. Students will practice several writing types such as narratives, opinion/ arguments, literary analysis and creative writing with a focus on building vocabulary and grammar skills. Students will share their writings with peers to help build confidence and writing skills. The main goal of this course is for students to become lifetime readers and writers.
Curriculum: Reading assignments will be provided later in the summer
Algebra 1 (8th-high school) - ($400/year, 5 student minimum / 10 student maximum)
Tutor: Mr. Gerry Ortiz
The Algebra 1 Class based on the Saxon Algebra 1 math textbook will have the objective to give the student high school level instruction.
Topics will include: signed numbers, exponents, solving equations, two equations with unknowns, graphing equations, scientific notation, ratio, percent, variation, unit conversions, geometry, perimeter, area, volume, English to metric conversion, and surface area..
"Learn by doing" is the goal - there will be instruction, working together on problems in class, small quizzes and doing homework as well. Required curriculum: Christian Light Alternative Course Unit plus Solution Keys - https://christianlight.org/curriculum/by-grade/grade-9/math
Tutor: Mr. Gerry Ortiz
The Algebra 1 Class based on the Saxon Algebra 1 math textbook will have the objective to give the student high school level instruction.
Topics will include: signed numbers, exponents, solving equations, two equations with unknowns, graphing equations, scientific notation, ratio, percent, variation, unit conversions, geometry, perimeter, area, volume, English to metric conversion, and surface area..
"Learn by doing" is the goal - there will be instruction, working together on problems in class, small quizzes and doing homework as well. Required curriculum: Christian Light Alternative Course Unit plus Solution Keys - https://christianlight.org/curriculum/by-grade/grade-9/math
Period 2: 10:15am - 11:25am
Math Fluency (3rd-5th) - ($400/year, 5 student minimum / 10 student maximum)
Tutor: Mrs. Susan Truman
This class will primarily use games to master basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division math facts. Depending on enrollment, a strong option will be to follow the Good and Beautiful Math Curriculum for the 4th grade level.
Tutor: Mrs. Susan Truman
This class will primarily use games to master basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division math facts. Depending on enrollment, a strong option will be to follow the Good and Beautiful Math Curriculum for the 4th grade level.
Pre-Algebra (7th-high school) - ($400/year, 5 student minimum, 10 student maximum)
Tutor: Mr. Gerry Ortiz
The Pre-Algebra Class based on the Saxon Math 8/7 math with Pre-Algebra textbook, Third Edition, Student Edition will have the objective to give the student a good working foundation and understanding of the basic math concepts needed for Algebra 1. Some previously taught concepts like working with fractions, geometric shapes, and simple word problems will be reviewed and reinforced in the first several class sessions. New concepts will be introduced such as graphing functions, the Pythagorean Theorem, and solving algebraic equations. "Learn by doing" is the goal - there will be instruction and visual aids, working together on problems in class, small quizzes and doing homework as well.
Required curriculum: https://christianlight.org/curriculum/by-grade/grade-8/math
Recommended: Knowledge of 5-6th Grade Math concepts and a calculator or smart phone that has square root and exponent capability.
Tutor: Mr. Gerry Ortiz
The Pre-Algebra Class based on the Saxon Math 8/7 math with Pre-Algebra textbook, Third Edition, Student Edition will have the objective to give the student a good working foundation and understanding of the basic math concepts needed for Algebra 1. Some previously taught concepts like working with fractions, geometric shapes, and simple word problems will be reviewed and reinforced in the first several class sessions. New concepts will be introduced such as graphing functions, the Pythagorean Theorem, and solving algebraic equations. "Learn by doing" is the goal - there will be instruction and visual aids, working together on problems in class, small quizzes and doing homework as well.
Required curriculum: https://christianlight.org/curriculum/by-grade/grade-8/math
Recommended: Knowledge of 5-6th Grade Math concepts and a calculator or smart phone that has square root and exponent capability.
Period 3: 11:30am - 12:45pm
Chemistry (3rd-6th graders) - ($400/year, 5 student minimum, 10 student maximum)
Tutor: Mrs. Andrea Camarena
This course will build a launch pad in the basics of the periodic table and then will rocket off into everything from metalloids to halogens to acids and bases. By the end, the student will have a comprehensive overview of the chemical world and have covered lessons in: Atoms and molecules, Solids, Liquids and Gases, Mixtures and Compounds, Elements, The Periodic Table, and Geology. Weekly class time will include experiments such as growing instant ice, sparking carbon sugar snakes, bending memory wire, and more. Students will maintain a lab manual. $50 lab fee
Tutor: Mrs. Andrea Camarena
This course will build a launch pad in the basics of the periodic table and then will rocket off into everything from metalloids to halogens to acids and bases. By the end, the student will have a comprehensive overview of the chemical world and have covered lessons in: Atoms and molecules, Solids, Liquids and Gases, Mixtures and Compounds, Elements, The Periodic Table, and Geology. Weekly class time will include experiments such as growing instant ice, sparking carbon sugar snakes, bending memory wire, and more. Students will maintain a lab manual. $50 lab fee
Robotics: Middle School - $400/year, 5 student minimum, 10 student maximum)
Tutor: Mr. Gerry Ortiz
No experience necessary. Design, build, assemble and test your own robots as you learn key STEAM concepts.
Key Concepts That You Learn: Basic Electrical Circuits (Ohm’s law, current, voltage, resistance, batteries), Mechanics (automata, cams, levers, basic machines), Working with DC and Servo Motors, Mechanical Build. Each student works individually and hands-on with their own project. The course’s basic key concepts will be taught using a wide range of projects. About 10-12 projects. Robot Kits: (Discount with a class order by early August.) Robots are worked-on individually. Computers not required. $85 lab fee (includes $60 robot kit and $25 materials fee).
Tutor: Mr. Gerry Ortiz
No experience necessary. Design, build, assemble and test your own robots as you learn key STEAM concepts.
Key Concepts That You Learn: Basic Electrical Circuits (Ohm’s law, current, voltage, resistance, batteries), Mechanics (automata, cams, levers, basic machines), Working with DC and Servo Motors, Mechanical Build. Each student works individually and hands-on with their own project. The course’s basic key concepts will be taught using a wide range of projects. About 10-12 projects. Robot Kits: (Discount with a class order by early August.) Robots are worked-on individually. Computers not required. $85 lab fee (includes $60 robot kit and $25 materials fee).
Period 4: 1:15pm - 2:30pm
History of the World - $400/year, 5 student minimum, 10 students maximum)
Tutor: Mrs. Andrea Camarena
Welcome to History! This year we'll be using The Good and the Beautiful History Year 1 and Story of the World Volume 1/2 curriculum to explore some of the most interesting people, places, and events from the past. We'll travel through time from ancient civilizations to more modern history, learning about topics like Ancient Egypt, early Biblical history, America's fight for independence, the Victorian Era, and the Cold War. Our lessons will include stories, maps, timelines, hands-on activities, and lots of discussions to help bring history to life. My goal is to help students enjoy learning about the past, ask great questions, make connections, and build a deeper understanding of the world around them, all while having fun along the way.
Tutor: Mrs. Andrea Camarena
Welcome to History! This year we'll be using The Good and the Beautiful History Year 1 and Story of the World Volume 1/2 curriculum to explore some of the most interesting people, places, and events from the past. We'll travel through time from ancient civilizations to more modern history, learning about topics like Ancient Egypt, early Biblical history, America's fight for independence, the Victorian Era, and the Cold War. Our lessons will include stories, maps, timelines, hands-on activities, and lots of discussions to help bring history to life. My goal is to help students enjoy learning about the past, ask great questions, make connections, and build a deeper understanding of the world around them, all while having fun along the way.