Martha Poland

Course Name:  Psychology for Grades 9-12

Grade Range:  9 - 12

Instructor:   Martha Poland

Email:  martha.poland@gmail.com

Price: $270 for 28 weeks

Course Description: This year-long Intro to Psychology class will include the study of the nervous system, including a sheep brain disection, emotions, motivations, behaviors, memory, personalities, etc!  For our primary curriculum, we will use the Intro to Psychology Unit Study for HIGH SCHOOL from Gather 'Round.  You may purchase the digital version  and print yourself and bring to class in a 3-ring binder.  You may enjoy this if you have younger kiddos who might like to do bookwork alongside older sibling! Or you may purchase the print version of the Psychology book for High School.  For our deep-dive into personalities during 2nd semester, we will be using the book "Wired that Way" by Marita Litauer.   

Course Prerequisites:  N/A

Curriculum used by Instructor:  Gather 'Round Intro to Psychology High School Bundle

Books & Supplies required for purchase by families:  Gather 'Round Intro to Psychology digital version for $19.95 and print yourself OR the hard copy of the Psychology book for High School for $30. 

Homework Requirements:  Approx 2 hours / week + Quiz most weeks outside of class

Duration: 28 weeks 

Grading: Will be comprised of homework grades (50%) and Quiz / Semester Test grades (50%)

Course Credit: 1 elective (could count as a science elective with the brain anatomy)

Teacher Bio: As a business owner with degrees in Biology and Chemistry coupled with years of teaching experience (I taught college-level Anatomy & Physiology to nursing students, multiple high school sciences in private christian school, and now homeschool teacher) as well as entrepreneurship / leadership coaching of business owners over the last 25 years, I'm excited to have the opportunity to share this incredible class with your student.  The curriculum is beautifully written from a Christian world-view and provides not only the opportunity to build a strong foundational knowledge for those who may choose to major in Psychology in college, but most importantly, uses the Bible throughout to encourage building a solid foundation for a lifetime of strong mental health with opportunities for many healthy discussions at home as well.    

Min/Max # of Students:  15

Method and Frequency of communication:  Weekly via email

Course Name:  Leadership Development 101 for Grades 9-12

Grade Range:  9 - 12

Instructor:   Martha Poland

Email:  martha.poland@gmail.com

Price: $250 for 28 weeks

Course Description: This year-long Leadership Development class will include everything from what is leadership and influence, to overcoming obstacles that may challenge us in walking in our God- given leadership Influence to the value of positive mental attitude and how to improve upon it,  and everything in between!  We will also take the opportunity once / month to dive into a leadership training podcast by world-renown leadership author and trainer,  Dr. John Maxwell. The "textbook" for this class will be the book "Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence" supplemented with other leadership development resources provided by the Instructor. 

Course Prerequisites:  N/A

Curriculum used by Instructor:  "Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence."  

Books & Supplies required for purchase by families:  Hard copy of the book "Clout: Discover and Unleash Your God-Given Influence."  (estimated cost $20) and 1 inch 3- ring binder and notebook paper (estimated cost $5)

Homework Requirements:  Approx 2 hours / week, primarily light reading outside of class

Duration: 28 weeks 

Grading: Will be comprised primarily of class participation and (1) 1-page typed paper on a famous leader each semester. (1st semester leader in American history / 2nd semester leader in the Bible)

Course Credit: 1 elective 

Teacher Bio: As a business owner with degrees in Biology and Chemistry coupled with years of teaching experience (I taught college-level Anatomy & Physiology to nursing students, multiple high school sciences in private christian school, and now homeschool teacher) as well as entrepreneurship / leadership coaching of business owners over the last 25 years, I'm excited to have the opportunity to share this incredible class with your student. Everyone has within them all it takes to be a great leader with significant positive influence and I look forward to helping students unleash this within themselves in a higher capacity!!

Min/Max # of Students:  15

Method and Frequency of communication:  Weekly via email