Registration will begin February 1, 2023. Priority registration will be given to existing families until March 1, 2023. Class tuition and fees for the 2023-2024 year include a non-refundable registration fee of $50 (or $70 for a family) and $450 for the year, which can be paid monthly in ten payments of $45.
You will notice there are six courses offered. However, I will only be teaching five–the first five courses to reach minimum enrollment level. In order to offer a course, I need seven students. Class size is limited to twelve students per class. If your preference is for an online class, make a note of it. If there is sufficient interest for an online group in one class, I will consider offering it.
Once a class is full, I will place students on a waitlist. No registration fees are deposited if you do not get a spot in the class.
If you are interested in any course, please complete a registration form and send it to me with your registration fee. Keep in mind that I do not reserve a spot for a student unless I have a completed registration form and a registration fee.
Courses will meet at my home in Geneva. For families who are a bit further away, carpooling may be an option. I also have 20 acres, a porch, and a separate “study” area if you would like to stay during class.
Class List:
Beginning IEW Year 1 – New students grades 5-7 or instructor permission
This beginning course takes students new to IEW through the basic structural units, while introducing stylistic techniques incrementally. The foundational material will be IEW’s Structure and Style for Students year 1, with supplemental lessons to round out the year. Students need to purchase is the student book, video DVD or streaming is optional. Grammar will be the Fix-it Grammar program by Pamela White. (Fix-it 2: Town Mouse and Country Mouse)
Beginning IEW Year 2 (LIVE CLASS)- Wednesdays 12:30-2:15 Pre-requisite: 1 year of IEW or instructor permission For students grade 5-7, or new students 7-8.
This course takes students continues the skills introduced in Beginning Year. Students will work through the IEW structural units with a bit more sophistication, while introducing stylistic techniques incrementally. The foundational material will be IEW’s Structure and Style for Students year 2A, with supplemental lessons to round out the year. Students need to purchase is the student book; videos/streaming is optional purchase that is helpful if you miss a class. Grammar will be the Fix-it Grammar program by Pamela White. (Fix-it 3:Robin Hood)
Beginning IEW Year 2 (ONLINE) – Thursdays 1-2:45 pm Pre-requisite: 1 year of IEW or instructor permission. For students grade 5-7, or new students 7-8. Students must be able to join and navigate basic zoom meeting functions and interact and pay attention in an online format. (Two spots remaining)
See above for course information.
Intermediate IEW Year 2: Wednesdays 10 – 11:45 am Students grades 7-9 – Prior IEW required or instructor permission
This course takes experienced students through the nine structural units, with emphasis on essay writing, all while deepening skills using the various stylistic techniques. The foundational material will be IEW’s Structure and Style for Students year 2B, with supplemental lessons to round out the year. Students need to purchase only the student book; video DVDs or streaming are available if you tend to miss class often. Grammar will be the Fix-it Grammar program by Pamela White. (Fix-it 3: Robin Hood) All submitted work must be typed.
Advanced IEW Year 1: Tuesdays 1-2:45 pm Students grades 9-12 (Can be new students) (Two spots remaining)
This highschool-level course takes students new to IEW through the structural units, while introducing stylistic techniques incrementally. The foundational material will be IEW’s Structure and Style for Students year 1C, with supplemental lessons to round out the year. The course can count for Honors English if students read books from the supplemental reading list. Students need to purchase only the student book; although optional DVD or streaming videos are available if you tend to miss class often. Grammar will be the Fix-it Grammar program by Pamela White. (Fix-it 5: The Frog Prince) All submitted work must be typed.
Honors English (ONLINE): Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons: Tuesdays 11:00-12:45 Grades 9-12 or instructor permission) Class full – Waitlist open.
While writing about U.S. history topics from Explorers to Modern Times, students will develop advanced writing skills such as thesis statements, MLA format, persuasive essays, research papers, literary analysis essays, and more. The course is an excellent option to take concurrently with U.S. History, or students desiring to hone their writing and thinking skills in an engaging and challenging course. The literature portion of the course builds on the concepts introduced in Windows to the World, and will focus on works by American authors. (Fix-it 6: The Little Mermaid) The curriculum includes a grammar portion but assumes a solid foundation in grammar, usage, and punctuation. All submitted work must be typed.
Writing at the Farm: 