EARLY LEARNERS (parent directed) The Early Learners program is a supportive, parent-directed program for 2-5 year olds. Working together in a community-centric model, parents lead hands-on, interactive sessions and play-based learning activities that help young students develop curiosity and wonder. Students will build foundations in math, science, art, reading, music, physical education, and innovation in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.

APOLOGIA WORLDVIEW The Apologia Worldview series is designed to help develop a biblical worldview. Parents purchase the book and read along with the lessons each week as a family. In this parent-led class, we will take turns discussing the chapters and praying with students. Textbook required: Who Is God? Available at apologia.com and Amazon. Apologia Worldview is free for any registered CVCU student.

SOCRATIC CHAPEL: INTERMEDIATE *CLASS NO LONGER ACCEPTING STUDENTS* Join us for CVCU’s signature Socratic chapel model at the intermediate level! Students will read and discuss select scriptures, learning about the Bible’s application to family, work, life, education, and friendship. A hard-copy Bible and a notebook or journal are required for this course. Chapel is free for any registered CVCU student.

EXPLORING MATHEMATICS BLOCK Exploring Creation with Mathematics is a hands-on, interactive math curriculum filled with activities, projects, and games that help students comprehend and make the connections between math, science, business, art, our world, and our universe. Most importantly, students will begin to comprehend how mathematics gives us a glimpse of our Creator. This class meets twice a week. Textbook required: Available at apologia.com and Amazon.

IEW WRITING & READING BLOCK *CLASS NO LONGER ACCEPTING STUDENTS* We use the tried-and-tested classical approach to writing supported by the Institute for Excellence in Writing. IEW focuses on skill development that is built on a mentorship model: Children learn good writing skills by being exposed to great writers. If all that children ever read is “text speak,” that elementary level of communication will be their ceiling. Just as we need mentors to help us achieve greatness in life, writers need to be exposed to good writing to reach new heights in communication. Students will have two days of instructional time, where concepts are explained, outlines are established, and victories are celebrated. Students will complete their writings at home. This class meets twice a week. Textbook purchase required. Available at IEW.com.

APOLOGIA MARINE BIOLOGY SCIENCE BLOCK *CLASS NO LONGER ACCEPTING STUDENTS* This course concentrates on marine wildlife and marine habitats. It provides a survey of members of each biological kingdom that live in marine environments. The student will learn about the microscopic organisms that make life in the ocean possible, including details about their interesting habits and life cycles. Textbook required. Expected Homework: 2 hours of reading/week. This class meets twice a week. Supply Fee: $25/semester. Available at apologia.com and Amazon.

APOLOGIA ZOOLOGY SCIENCE BLOCK God filled the Earth’s waters with animals great and small. Exploring Creation with Zoology 2: Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day covers swimming creatures from the microscopic to the massive. No matter how near or far you live from the ocean, you and your students will wonder at God’s designs in the amazing aquatic animals He formed. Apologia’s second zoology book will take you and your family on a delightful exploration into the wonders of the swimming creatures. This class meets twice a week. Textbook required. Supply fee: $15/semester. Available at apologia.com and Amazon.

EXPLORING MATHEMATICS BLOCK *CLASS NO LONGER ACCEPTING STUDENTS* Exploring Creation with Mathematics is a hands-on, interactive math curriculum filled with activities, projects, and games that help students comprehend and make the connections between math, science, business, art, our world, and our universe. Most importantly, students will begin to comprehend how mathematics gives us a glimpse of our Creator. This class meets twice a week. Textbook required: Available at apologia.com and Amazon.

IEW WRITING BLOCK *CLASS NO LONGER ACCEPTING STUDENTS* CVCU uses the tried-and-tested classical approach to writing supported by the Institute for Excellence in Writing. IEW focuses on skill development that is built on a mentorship model: Students learn good writing skills by being exposed to great writers. If all that teens ever read is “text speak,” an elementary level of communication will be their communication ceiling. Just as we need mentors to help us achieve greatness in life, writers need to be exposed to good writing to reach new heights in communication. Students will have two days of instructional time, where concepts are explained, outlines are established, and victories are celebrated. Students will complete their writings at home. This class meets twice a week. Textbook purchase required. Available at IEW.com.

LUNCH Lunch for all ages

IEW WRITING & READING BLOCK CVCU uses the tried-and-tested classical approach to writing supported by the Institute for Excellence in Writing. IEW focuses on skill development that is built on a mentorship model: Children learn good writing skills by being exposed to great writers. If all that children ever read is “text speak,” that elementary level of communication will be their ceiling. Just as we need mentors to help us achieve greatness in life, writers need to be exposed to good writing to reach new heights in communication. Students will have two days of instructional time, where concepts are explained, outlines are established, and victories are celebrated. Students will complete their writings at home. This class meets twice a week. Textbook purchase required. Available at IEW.com.

APOLOGIA ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY SCIENCE BLOCK *CLASS NO LONGER ACCEPTING STUDENTS* Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology is an elementary level Anatomy and Physiology book that gives glory to God as children discover all that goes on in their bodies from their heads to the nails on their toes! Beginning with a brief history of medicine and a peek into cells and DNA, your students will voyage through fourteen lessons covering many subjects, such as the body systems: skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, nervous and more! This class meets twice a week. Textbook purchase required. Supply fee: $15/semester. Available at apologia.com and Amazon.

TEACHING TEXTBOOKS MATHEMATICS BLOCK *CLASS NO LONGER ACCEPTING STUDENTS* In this tutorial session, students will cover a range of mathematical constructs designed to support their at-home studies in geometry, algebra, and basic math. Geometry is the branch of mathematics mainly concerned with two and three-dimensional figures and their properties. This course uses elements of algebra, inductive and deductive reasoning, constructions, measurement, and geometry to explore these properties. Algebra 1 covers fundamental algebraic skills like operations, algebraic expressions, solving equations, graphing, linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, probability and statistics, and geometric connections. This class meets twice a week. Teaching Textbook access required through TeachingTextbooks.com.

INTRO TO ART *CLASS NO LONGER ACCEPTING STUDENTS* Everyone is an artist of some kind, and CVCU believes in awakening the artist within! One of the best ways to encourage artistic development is through exposure to a wide variety of art mediums, as well as the exploration of various techniques and applications. Visual art education strengthens student problem solving and critical thinking skills adding to the overall academic achievement, school success, and preparation for the work world. Students are introduced to the elements of art (line, shape, color, texture, value, form, space) and principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity). Students learn to apply the elements and principles in order to evaluate, analyze and interpret art through the ages, using the elements and principles in the creation of their own take-­home "masterpieces" that will be displayed in our end-­of-the-­semester art gallery and performance showcase. $20 supply fee.

INTRO TO ART *CLASS NO LONGER ACCEPTING STUDENTS* Everyone is an artist of some kind, and CVCU believes in awakening the artist within! One of the best ways to encourage artistic development is through exposure to a wide variety of art mediums, as well as the exploration of various techniques and applications. Visual art education strengthens student problem solving and critical thinking skills adding to the overall academic achievement, school success, and preparation for the work world. Students are introduced to the elements of art (line, shape, color, texture, value, form, space) and principles of design (balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity). Students learn to apply the elements and principles in order to evaluate, analyze and interpret art through the ages, using the elements and principles in the creation of their own take-­home "masterpieces" that will be displayed in our end-­of-the-­semester art gallery and performance showcase. $20 supply fee.

PE GAMES Through a fun but focused approach on physical health, PE classes are designed to assist students in the development of gross motor skills, an awareness of the need for care of the body as a temple of the Lord, and the development of lifelong habits of cardiovascular workouts and isometric exercises that can be used anywhere. No textbook or additional materials required.