Jessica Smith

Course Name: Apologia General Science for Grades 7-8
Grade Range: 7-8
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Email: pauljessandemma@yahoo.com
Price: $295 for 28 weeks
Course Description: This General Science course will give students an understanding of the world that surrounds them so they can appreciate the real-world relevance of scientific inquiry and the beauty of Creation. This is a true General Science course covering a variety of branches of science including astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, earth study, geology, paleontology, and environmental science modules giving students a solid foundation in that broad field of study. Hands-on experiments will be performed in class, and simple experiments/demonstrations may occasionally be assigned as homework. Throughout this General Science course, your student will also learn about many great historical and modern-day scientists who studied our world out of a desire to better know God as its Creator. As they engage with the curriculum, they will not only be invited and inspired to better understand science and the world around them, but also the God who created it all.

Course Prerequisites: None
Curriculum used by Instructor: Exploring Creation with General Science by Apologia
Books & Supplies required for purchase by families: 
Spine Text: Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition (textbook) ($70)
Student Workbook: Exploring Creation with General Science, 3rd Edition ($38)
Link: Apologia General Science Homeschool Curriculum - Christianbook.com
Homework Requirements: Students will be expected to spend 2-3 hours per week on coursework outside of class. Homework will consist of readings from Exploring Creation with General Science, Student Workbook activities, and occasional simple experiments/demonstrations.

Duration: 28 weeks
Grading: A recommended letter grade will be provided by tutor upon completion of the course at the request of students/parents.
Teacher Bio: Jessica is a Wake Forest University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, former public school teacher, former private school reading specialist, and private piano teacher. Jessica has loved science for as long as she remembers, and her appreciation for the wonders of the natural world has continued to grow since beginning her family’s home education journey. She is also passionate about books, travel, the arts, and natural healthcare. Jessica has been homeschooling her six children for 10 years and graduated her oldest child, now a sophomore in college pursuing a degree in vocal performance, in spring 2022.
Min/Max # of Students: Min. 7; Max. 15
Method and Frequency of communication: Tutor will communicate with students and parents via email on a weekly/bi-weekly basis.

Course Name: World History: Ancient Times for Grades 9-12
Grade Range: 9-12
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Email: pauljessandemma@yahoo.com
Price: $275 for 28 weeks
Course Description: This course will cover world and Biblical history from creation through the fall of Rome, beginning with the seven days of creation and ending with the demise of the last Western Roman Emperor in AD 476. We will explore the four oldest known civilizations: Egyptian, Sumerian, Harappan and Chinese and journey from there to the great empires of the Ancient Near East—from Egyptian and Akkadian to Assyrian, Babylonian, Hittite, Persian and more. Finally, we will visit the Greco-Persian Wars, Classical Greece, the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire. Mixed in are empires and cultures from China, India, the Americas, and Africa beyond Egypt. Important historical events from both the Old and New Testaments will be covered as well. The study of ancient history allows us to understand where we have come from, why we are here, and how God has revealed Himself since the beginning of time. The knowledge gained in this study will also show us how the ancients’ attempts to shape their futures relate to our own actions in the present day.

Course Prerequisites: None
Curriculum used by Instructor: Consider the Years: History for High Schoolers by Biblioplan
Books & Supplies required for purchase by families: 

• Spine Text: Consider the Years: History for High Schoolers, Book One: Ancient Years (e-book: $56; hardcopy: $85)
• Student Workbook: Cool History for Advanced: Year One: Ancients (e-book: $19; hardcopy: $21)
• Supplemental Literature: List will be provided prior to the beginning of class.

Link: Shop Year 1 a la Carte – BiblioPlan OR Keywords: biblioplan - Christianbook.com
Homework Requirements: Students will be expected to spend 3.5 – 4 hours per week on coursework outside of class. Homework will consist of readings from Consider the Years, Book One: Ancient Years and other living books and original sources, discussion questions, research projects, and short essays.

Duration: 28 weeks
Grading: A recommended letter grade will be provided by tutor upon completion of the course.
Course Credit: 1 Credit (World History)
Teacher Bio: Jessica is a Wake Forest University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, former public school teacher, former private school reading specialist, and private piano teacher. Jessica’s love of history has continued to grow since beginning her family’s home education journey. She is also passionate about books, travel, the arts, and natural healthcare. Jessica has been homeschooling her six children for 10 years and graduated her oldest child, now a sophomore in college pursuing a degree in vocal performance, in spring 2022.
Min/Max # of Students: Min. 7; Max. 15
Method and Frequency of communication: Tutor will communicate with students and parents via email on a weekly/bi-weekly basis.

Course Name: Apologia Physical Science for Grades 8-10
Grade Range: 8-10
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Email: pauljessandemma@yahoo.com
Price: $350 for 28 weeks
Course Description: This physical science course is designed to prepare students as they transition into high school biology. Students will learn about atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonds, reactions, motion, forces, energy, waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, Earth’s structure, weather, and atmosphere.  Hands-on demonstrations and experiments will bring these foundational concepts to life.  Through notebook activities and experiments, students will learn to become more independent in their study of science. They will develop effective note-taking skills, learn how to correctly write a lab report and scientific paper.

Course Prerequisites: None
Curriculum used by Instructor: Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 3rd Edition by Apologia
Books & Supplies required for purchase by families: 
Spine Text: Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 3rd Edition (textbook)
Student Workbook: Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 3rd Edition 
Tests: Physical Science Solutions Manual & Tests
Link:  Physical Science Advantage Set - Apologia $144
Homework Requirements: Students will be expected to spend 3-4 hours per week on coursework outside of class. Homework will consist of readings from Exploring Creation with Physical Science, Student Workbook activities (including lab reports and papers), and simple experiments/demonstrations.

Duration: 28 weeks
Grading: A recommended letter grade will be provided by tutor upon completion of the course.
Course Credit: 1 Credit 
Teacher Bio: Jessica is a Wake Forest University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, former public school teacher, former private school reading specialist, and private piano teacher. Jessica has loved science for as long as she remembers, and her appreciation for the wonders of the natural world has continued to grow since beginning her family’s home education journey. As a high school student, Jessica was chosen to attend The Governor’s School of North Carolina at St. Andrew’s College with a focus on science. She is also passionate about books, travel, the arts, and natural healthcare. Jessica has been homeschooling her six children for 10 years and graduated her oldest child, now a sophomore in college pursuing a degree in vocal performance, in spring 2022.
Min/Max # of Students: Min. 7; Max. 15
Method and Frequency of communication: Tutor will communicate with students and parents via email on a weekly/bi-weekly basis.

Course Name:  Make a Joyful Noise! for Ages 2 - 3
Age Range: Pre-K Ages 2 - 3   
Instructor: Jessica Smith
Email: pauljessandemma@yahoo.com
Price: $150 for 28 weeks
Course Description: All children are born with an aptitude for music, and the best way to nurture this aptitude is through active music making. The philosopher Plato said, “Music is a more potent instrument than any other for education.” By singing and dancing with our children in a variety of tonalities, meters and styles, we are helping our children reach their full music potential. This class will be filled with activities that help foster the natural sense of musical wonder already within the child, develop listening skills and sense of beat, and establish the foundation for future learning.  Singing, bouncing, moving, dancing, listening, echo and repeat patterns, and playing of various instruments will help develop a strong sense of musicality and further the child’s appreciation for the beauty of music.

Course Prerequisites: None
Curriculum used by Instructor: Developed by Instructor
Books & Supplies required for purchase by families: *OPTIONAL* subscription to app with some of the music used in the course.
Homework Requirements: Students will be expected to share their joyful noises at home each week!

Duration: 28 weeks
Grading: n/a
Course Credit: n/a
Teacher Bio: Jessica is a Wake Forest University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, former public school teacher, former private school reading specialist, and private piano teacher. She developed a love of music at a very early age, and her passion for all things musical has continued to grow since beginning her family’s home education journey. Jessica is passionate about books, travel, the arts in all forms, and natural healthcare.  She has been homeschooling her six children for 10 years and graduated her oldest child, now a sophomore in college pursuing a degree in vocal performance, in spring 2022. Her oldest son also plans to pursue a degree in piano performance upon graduation in 2025. 
Min/Max # of Students: Min. 7; Max. 12
Method and Frequency of communication: Tutor will communicate with parents via email on a weekly/bi-weekly basis.