Lexington Independent Homeschool is excited to announce our NEW LOCATION

We will be meeting at:

Bedford Acres Christian Church at 5414 Lexington Road Paris, KY 40361.

Please see Calendar below or on the Calendar page for important dates such as Registration, Potlucks and Classes

Please note: We are asking for make up classes due to illness/missed days/weather NOT to be scheduled during our potluck/party times. Please see board member if you have any questions.

 

 Spring 2020 Classes

1^st Hour

9:30- 10:30

 

Preschool Ballet/Tap

Ages: 3-5

Cost:$100

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Melanie Jo Biggs

Description: Get ready for a fun hour of dance with Miss Melanie! 40 minutes of ballet/jazz and 20 minutes of tap including terms and movement, stretching, and learning many short fun dances! We will learn the importance of following directions, waiting our turn, team work and encouraging our friends. We will also incorporate dance, shapes, colors, letters, numbers and more. Students will get to bring special items from home to use in class, we will make fun props to use during class and I will also bring props for them to  use as well. We will have a performance at the end of the semester in May.

Items needed for class: we will use these for classes and for our final performance, I will also provide special props and costume pieces for the final performance.

Ballet shoes -any color

Tap shoes- any color

Optional for class but will need for performance:

Black leotard and pink ballet tights (for girl)

Black leggings or shorts and a white or grey t-shirt (for boy)

**Ballet and tap shoes, leotards, tights and/or t-shirts can all be purchased on Amazon, Target, Walmart or DanceBiz in Lexington and there are always used items at Rekid. Please let me know if you need any help!

Melanie is a mom of three- Isaac, Eric and Lauren- and loves to dance and share her love of dance with others. She danced through most of her childhood, teen and young adult years. She has also taught dance to children and youth of all ages for many years.

Room:

 

Science Fun

Ages: 3-7

Cost: $60

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 10

Teacher: Kira Lanier & Helpers

Description: Come and explore the world from a scientific point of view! During the course of this class we will look at the questions that kids ask everyday and use hands-on science as a way to engage and learn through actual experience and not just explanation. Come prepared to learn, have fun and get messy!

Room:

 

Gymnastics

Cost $120

Ages 5+

Minimum: 5

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Kelly Geoghegan

Must have a minimum of 10 kids for class to be held.

Kelly Geoghegan has been teaching gymnastics for over 20 years. Her classes include tumbling, small bar/ balance beams and spring board.  Students will benefit from the strength. flexibility and creativity this class offers. Ages 5 and up-   Beginners -advance.

 Room: MAC Room

 

Youth Strength & Conditioning

Ages: 6+

Cost: $85

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Adam Gomez

Description: Less chance of injuries – Gains in muscular strength & endurance – Increase flexibilibilty – Increase cardio-respiratory endurance – Enhance the motor fitness skills and sports performance of children Emotional Benefits – Improve self-esteem and self-confidence – Better ability to deal with stress – Can help improve the psycho social well-being of children

Room:

 

Hallway Hardanger

Ages: All ages welcome (13 and under will need to be accompanied by an adult)

Cost: $50

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 10

Teacher: Heather Smith

Description: Join us for a relaxed embroidery class to learn a neat counted thread and drawn thread work technique! We will first work on hardanger basics and then move on to individual projects. Materials will be provided.

Room: Hallway outside Preschool dance

 

Sewing

Ages 8+

Cost: See Below

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 6

Teacher: Rachel Wade Harper

Beginner $70, plus supplies:

Students will begin with the basics of hand sewing progressing through projects at their own pace. Many beginners will be ready to begin machine sewing at the end of their first semester. Some students will need to spend more or less time at the beginner level before moving on to machine sewing.

Intermediate $65, plus supplies:

Intermediate students will learn the ins and outs of their machine through a series of projects. The project instructions will be provided through the class. Intermediate students must be competent with the with the beginner skills. Many students will stay at the Intermediate level for several semesters. Students at the Intermediate level  may just be starting out with a machine, be able to do projects independently, be beginning the process of learning to follow patterns, or following patterns independently. All will progress at their own pace.

Advanced/Independent study $50, plus supplies:

Advanced students will be able to complete  all the requirements of beginner and intermediate levels independently. They will be learning and experimenting with advanced pattern and sewing techniques. Students will work relatively independently and use the teacher as a resource person. Many of the tools required for the advanced techniques will be provided for use in the class. Students can then decide if they would like to purchase tools themselves.

Room: All Sewing classes in L10

 

Drawing

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $60

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Jerielle Hanlon

Description: Assignments and refinements. Students will choose what they want to work on and spend more of their own time completing more advanced works with professional materials. Class critiques and exhibition.  Returning and New students welcome! Everyone works at their own skill level and learns together!

Room: L12

 

Book Club

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $60

Minimum: 3

Maximum: 8

Teacher: Kara Shepherd

Description: Students will nee a notebook and pens/pencils that they bring to class each week for our literary journal. The books we will read are:

The Wednesday Wars

Warriors: Into the Wild

The Secret Garden

Students will need The Wednesday Wars for the first week of class.

I’m in my 16th year of homeschooling. My biggest joy is seeing curiosity spark in students. Reading and writing are my passion, but I also love learning about nature.

Room: TBA

 

Drama 1

Ages: 8+

Cost: $30 (see note below if your child took Drama in the Fall 2019 Semester)

Minimum: 5

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Mya Wade-Harper

Description: Theater is a great way for kids to build confidence and community while having fun! We will cover acting games, team building activities, and important acting skills. We will also get to study what it takes to be part of crew and even how to help with sets, props and costumes. This is a foundational theater and audition skills class that WILL NOT have a performance at the end. Please come join us as we explore drama!

Mya is a college freshman who has taught at LIH before and is glad to be back. She has a passion for sharing her love of theater with children and teens. She looks forward to this year at LIH.

**Please note** Mya would like to offer this class to any of her students that were part of her Fall 2019 class free of charge. These students would be allowed to take Drama 1 and 2 during the same semester.

Room: Youth Room (Tree Room)

 

Leather Working

Ages: 10+

Cost: $130

Minimum: 6

Maximum: 15

Teacher: Steven Malott

Description: In this class we will be learning basic leather craft. The kids will learn how to cut, stitch, and tool leather. We will make many projects that the kids can take home. Leather working tool kit and materials will be provided.

Room: TBA

 

2^nd Hour

10:30-11:30

 

Preschool Fun – Sing, learn, play and read

Ages: 2-5

Cost: $40

Minimum: 3

Maximum: 8

Teacher: Andrea Davis and Tracy Phillips

Description: This class is best for ages 2-5. This class will teach children basic preschool skills like colors, shapes, counting, sorting, following directions, taking turns, and beginning letter recognition. We will use fine motor activities, cooperative play and circle time each day. Children in class will use scissors, glue, paints, sensory materials and other media of art. We may get a little messy at times. Messy is fun! We will read a book together every class and sing and dance to preschool learning songs that incorporate our book and activity for the day.

Tracy Phillips is a mom of four, ranging in ages from 11 to 24. She has a degree in early childhood education and psychology. She is a cat lover and modern-day hippie. Andrea Davis is a community living support provider and also a Licensed massage therapist. She has three kids in the age ranges of 4 to 12. She is a music lover and has a bit of wander lust. Together they have over 30 years of early childcare experience.

Room: TBA

 

Cooking 4 Littles

Ages: 3+

Cost: $60

Minimum: 3

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Jenean Pate

Description: Cooking for littles is a class offered for ages 3+. This class is great hands on way to for our little ones to experience different foods and fun recipes. As well as kitchen safety. Here are a few examples of what we will be doing in class..making cheese, edible play dough.. and so much more.

Room: Kitchen

 

Process Art for Littles

Ages: 3-7

Cost: $75

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 10

Teacher: Kira Lanier & Helpers

Description: The goal of this class will be for the students to think creatively, independently and imaginatively and to learn about the physical limitations and possibilities of materials. They will be encouraged to use creative and critical thinking skills, gain confidence to realize their own ideas and be motivated to ask questions and experiment while embracing that experimentation and the mistakes that are part of the learning process. This class will get messy so come ready to create!

Room:

 

Gymnastics

Ages: 5+

Cost: $120

Minimum: 5

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Kelly Geoghegan

Kelly Geoghegan has been teaching gymnastics for over 20 years. Her classes include tumbling, small bar/ balance beams and spring board.  Students will benefit from the strength. flexibility and creativity this class offers. Ages 5 and up-   Beginners -advance.

Room: MAC Room

 

MMA

Ages:5-13

Cost: $85 (sibling discounts)

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Adam Gomez- Georgetown MMA

This class will include boxing, kickboxing, self-defense, and submission grappling. It will help improve balance, coordination, strength, and overall conditioning for kids ages 5-13. For more information or questions, please contact me at 702-336-0461.

My name is Adam Gomez and I am the owner and coach of Georgetown Mixed Martial Arts and Bourbon County Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I have lived in Kentucky for 11 years. I previously lived in Las Vegas and California. I have been involved with Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for 19 years

Room: KP room

 

Light & Optics

Ages: 7-10

Cost: $65

Minimum: 5

Maximum: 10

Teacher: Lynnette and Steven Malott

Description: Come and learn all about light! We will explore how light works, how it shapes the world and why we depend on it. Wave theory, sound, light, the electromagnetic spectrum and optics are some of the topics we will cover. We will also learn about a few light pioneers!

Room: TBA

 

Sewing

Ages: 8+

Cost $See Below

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 6

Teacher: Rachel Wade Harper

Beginner $70, plus supplies:

Students will begin with the basics of hand sewing progressing through projects at their own pace. Many beginners will be ready to begin machine sewing at the end of their first semester. Some students will need to spend more or less time at the beginner level before moving on to machine sewing.

Intermediate $65, plus supplies:

Intermediate students will learn the ins and outs of their machine through a series of projects. The project instructions will be provided throught the class. Intermediate students must be competent with the with the beginner skills. Many students will stay at the Intermediate level for several semesters. Students at the Intermediate level  may just be starting out with a machine, be able to do projects independently, be beginning the process of learning to follow patterns, or following patterns independently. All will progress at their own pace.

Advanced/Independent study $50, plus supplies:

Advanced students will be able to complete  all the requirements of beginner and intermediate levels independently. They will be learning and experimenting with advanced pattern and sewing techniques. Students will work relatively independently and use the teacher as a resource person. Many of the tools required for the advanced techniques will be provided for use in the class. Students can then decide if they would like to purchase tools themselves.

Room: All Sewing classes in L10

 

Painting

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $60 + $15 for supplies

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Jerielle Hanlon

Description: Exercises to improve your creativity and skills. Emphasis on basic techniques and experimentation with materials. Returning and New students welcome! Everyone works at their own skill level and learns together!

Room: L12

 

Drama 2

Ages: 9+

Cost: $60

Minimum: Returning Students

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Mya Wade-Harper

Description: Theater is a great way for kids to build confidence and community while having fun! This second semester we will dive deep into practicing for the play that was announced mid-fall semester. The play will be put on at the end of the spring semester. This performance will be open to the public! Please come join us as we explore drama!

Room: Youth Room (Tree room)

 

Poetry 102

Ages: 13+

Cost: $75

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 12

Teacher: Jennifer Holder

Description: Poetry 102- Mid to High school level (this is an entry level course, 101 is not a prerequisite, but will include more time writing poetry than 101)

My goal is to foster a love of words and expression (both the students’ own words and the words of others) in a creative, supportive environment. This class will include exposure to a wide variety of poetry topics and forms and dabble in attempting to pen some of our own poems in a non-threatening manner. We will decide as a class how to share our work when appropriate (ie, open mic, a class published book, a writers workshop).

This age group will focus on experiencing poetry as well as writing poetry while refining the basics of poetry techniques and forms.

I have a degree and background in English Education and experience teaching poetry. I am excited to celebrate the thoughts, ideas and growth of each student in their appreciation of the poetry of others as well as in the discovery of their own voices through this form.

Room: TBA

 

HS Finding Strengths

Ages: 13+

Cost: $45

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 8

Teacher: Kara Shepherd

Description: Utilizing an inquiry mindset students will explore the science behind learning as well as determine their strengths. We will begin with group projects and work our way toward self-led  projects at the end of the semester. Because this is a project based class, student participation will yield the best results.

Room:

 

Lunch: 11:30 – 12:00

Free Time/Recess: 12:00-12:30

 

3rd Hour

12:30-1:30

 

Preschool Fun

Ages: 2-5

Cost: $40

Minimum: 3

Maximum: 8

Teacher: Andrea Davis and Tracy Phillips

Description: This class is best for ages 2-5. This class will teach children basic preschool skills like colors, shapes, counting, sorting, following directions, taking turns, and beginning letter recognition. We will use fine motor activities, cooperative play and circle time each day. Children in class will use scissors, glue, paints, sensory materials and other media of art. We may get a little messy at times. Messy is fun! We will read a book together every class and sing and dance to preschool learning songs that incorporate our book and activity for the day.

Tracy Phillips is a mom of four, ranging in ages from 11 to 24. She has a degree in early childhood education and psychology. She is a cat lover and modern-day hippie. Andrea Davis is a community living support provider and also a Licensed massage therapist. She has three kids in the age ranges of 4 to 12. She is a music lover and has a bit of wander lust. Together they have over 30 years of early childcare experience.

Room:

 

Science Fun

Ages: 3-7

Cost: $60

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 10

Teacher: Kira Lanier & Helpers

Description: Come and explore the world from a scientific point of view! During the course of this class we will look at the questions that kids ask everyday and use hands-on science as a way to engage and learn through actual experience and not just explanation. Come prepared to learn, have fun and get messy!

Room:

 

Odyssey of the Mind

Ages: 5-18

Cost: $40

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Heather Smith

Description: Odyssey of the Mind is a STEAM creative problem solving program that helps foster skills such as teamwork, problem solving, self-confidence and more. This hour will be spent practicing creative spontaneous problem solving and also putting together a skit from a previous year’s long term problem. The skits the children write, create costumes for, and act in will be performed the last day of the Spring semester. This program is for kindergarten – college age kids so we will split students into the predefined age groups.

Room:

 

Dance Level 1- Ballet, Jazz and Tap

Ages: 6-9

Cost: $100

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Melanie Jo Biggs

Description: Dance level 1 is for those who are ready to move up from Preschool Dance. Get ready for a fun hour of dance with Miss Melanie- 40 minutes of ballet & jazz and 20 minutes of tap including terms and movement, stretching and learn many short fun dances. We will learn the importance of following directions, waiting our turn, team work and encouraging our friends. Students will get to bring special items from home to use in class, we will make some props in class to use and I will also bring props for them. We will have a performance at the end of the semester in May.

Items needed for class: we will use these for classes and for our final performance, I will also provide special props and costume pieces for the final performance.

Ballet shoes -any color

Tap shoes- any color

Optional for class but will need for performance:

Black leotard and pink ballet tights (for girl)

Black leggings or shorts and a white or grey t-shirt (for boy)

**Ballet and tap shoes, leotards, tights and/or t-shirts can all be purchased on Amazon, Target, Walmart or DanceBiz in Lexington and there are always used items at Rekid. Please let me know if you need any help!

Melanie is a mom of three- Isaac, Eric and Lauren- and loves to dance and share her love of dance with others. She danced through most of her childhood, teen and young adult years. She has also taught dance to children and youth of all ages for many years.

Room:

 

Game Engineering *Registration Closed*

Ages:  8+

Cost: $80

Minimum: 2

Maximum: 6

Teacher: Rachel Carpenter

Description: Do you love playing games? Join me for a chance to engineer your own game! We will study (and play) various games that utilize game boards. Game boards are used in so many different ways! We will start with a blank board-game kit (included as part of class fee) and then we will come up with a theme, rules, game pieces and design for your new game. The aim is to end the semester playing our new games as a class.

At our home school we use a game schooling approach to learning whenever possible! We also play games as a family 4-5 times a week. Our game closet is bulging at the seams…However we don’t have a game problem, we have a storage problem! I love games and hope to share that in this class.

Room:

 

Sewing

Cost $See Below

Ages: 8+

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 6

Teacher: Rachel Wade Harper

Beginner $70, plus supplies:

Students will begin with the basics of hand sewing progressing through projects at their own pace. Many beginners will be ready to begin machine sewing at the end of their first semester. Some students will need to spend more or less time at the beginner level before moving on to machine sewing.

Intermediate $65, plus supplies:

Intermediate students will learn the ins and outs of their machine through a series of projects. The project instructions will be provided throught the class. Intermediate students must be competent with the with the beginner skills. Many students will stay at the Intermediate level for several semesters. Students at the Intermediate level  may just be starting out with a machine, be able to do projects independently, be beginning the process of learning to follow patterns, or following patterns independently. All will progress at their own pace.

Advanced/Independent study $50, plus supplies:

Advanced students will be able to complete  all the requirements of beginner and intermediate levels independently. They will be learning and experimenting with advanced pattern and sewing techniques. Students will work relatively independently and use the teacher as a resource person. Many of the tools required for the advanced techniques will be provided for use in the class. Students can then decide if they would like to purchase tools themselves.

Room: All Sewing classes in L10

 

Robotics

Ages: 10+

Cost: $75

Minimum: 8

Maximum: 15

Teacher: Kelli Gowan

Description: This is an advanced robotics course for those that have taken one of my intro courses, or have had outside classes. I will also take beginner students that are 13 or older. The fee is reduced as there is a planned cancelled class in April. I will provide activities related to robotics for a substitute for that day, but they will be unable to work on the robots.

This is my 12th year homeschooling and I have been coaching robotics of all levels for 11 years.

Room: TBA

 

Guitar

Ages: 11+ (younger students will need teacher approval)

Cost: $100

Minimum: 4

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Mr. Brent Larimore from Music with Brent

Room: L14

 

Drawing

Ages: 12+

Cost: $60

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Jerielle Hanlon

Description:Exercises to improve your creativity and skills. Emphasis on basic techniques and experimentation with materials. Returning and New students welcome! Everyone works at their own skill level and learns together!

Room: L12

 

Arthurian Legends

Ages: 12-97

Cost: $45

Minimum: 5

Maximum: 15

Teacher: Lee Shepherd

Description: Knights of the Round Table, Quest for the Holy Grail, Queen Guinevere, love stories, Merlin vs Morgana, tales of knights, bravery, battles, romance, chivalry, magic, medieval weaponry all immersed in the history of Britain & Europe highlighting literature, poetry, bravery AND more!

Stories of King Arthur and his knights span history from the early 10th century all the way to present day. We will explore the genesis of this powerful and enduring legend, the authors who wrote the 100’s of tales, sort fact from fiction while discussing the massive impact on history, storytelling, and modern culture these tales had and still have today.

Room:

 

4th Hour

1:30 – 2:30

 

Preschool Play

Ages: 3-5

Cost: $15

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 8

Teacher: Beth Barkley

Description: Play time for our littles without too much adult intervention. I’ll just be there in case anyone needs a hand. We’ll be outdoors when it’s nice and indoors when the weather is crummy. Some days we’ll add in a few games, if the kids seem to be looking for some direction in their play.

I’m a mom of 3 with a background in design. My loves are decorating cakes, reinvigorating my historic home, and finding new ways to engage my kiddos.

Room:

 

Process Art for Littles

Ages: 3-7

Cost: $75

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 10

Teacher: Kira Lanier & Helpers

Description: The goal of this class will be for the students to think creatively, independently and imaginatively and to learn about the physical limitations and possibilities of materials. They will be encouraged to use creative and critical thinking skills, gain confidence to realize their own ideas and be motivated to ask questions and experiment while embracing that experimentation and the mistakes that are part of the learning process. This class will get messy so come ready to create!

Room:

 

Fitness/P.E.

Ages: 5-8

Cost: $50

Minimum: 1

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Lori Anne Stuart

Description: We will run, play, jump, dance and more

Room:

 

Meteorology Part 2

Ages: 7-10

Cost: $65 for new students; $45 if you took part 1

Minimum: 5

Maximum: 12

Teacher: Lynnette and Steven Malott

Description: We’re continuing on with our study on weather in Part 2 of Meteorology. This time around we’ll use our activities to explore clouds, rain, thunder and lightning, snow, hail, blizzards, tornadoes and hurricanes! You did not need to take Part 1 to be in this class.

Room:

 

Poetry 101

Ages: 8-12

Cost: $75

Minimum: 4

Maximum: 12

Teacher: Jennifer Holder

Description: Poetry 101- Mid-level elementary

My goal is to foster a love of words and expression (both the students’ own words and the words of others) in a creative, supportive environment. This class will include exposure to a wide variety of poetry topics and forms and dabble in attempting to pen some of our own poems in a non-threatening manner. We will decide as a class how to share our work when appropriate (ie, open mic, a class published book, a writers workshop).

This age group will focus on experiencing poetry and emphasize the basics of poetry techniques and forms.

I have a degree and background in English Education and experience teaching poetry. I am excited to celebrate the thoughts, ideas and growth of each student in their appreciation of the poetry of others as well as in the discovery of their own voices through this form.

Room:

 

Sewing

Cost $See Below

Ages: 8+

Minimum: N/A

Maximum: 6

Teacher: Rachel Wade Harper

Beginner $70, plus supplies:

Students will begin with the basics of hand sewing progressing through projects at their own pace. Many beginners will be ready to begin machine sewing at the end of their first semester. Some students will need to spend more or less time at the beginner level before moving on to machine sewing.

Intermediate $65, plus supplies:

Intermediate students will learn the ins and outs of their machine through a series of projects. The project instructions will be provided throught the class. Intermediate students must be competent with the with the beginner skills. Many students will stay at the Intermediate level for several semesters. Students at the Intermediate level  may just be starting out with a machine, be able to do projects independently, be beginning the process of learning to follow patterns, or following patterns independently. All will progress at their own pace.

Advanced/Independent study $50, plus supplies:

Advanced students will be able to complete  all the requirements of beginner and intermediate levels independently. They will be learning and experimenting with advanced pattern and sewing techniques. Students will work relatively independently and use the teacher as a resource person. Many of the tools required for the advanced techniques will be provided for use in the class. Students can then decide if they would like to purchase tools themselves.

Room: All Sewing classes in L10

 

The Mad Scientist

Ages: 10-12

Cost: $100

Minimum: 7

Maximum: 12

Teacher: Susie Presley

Description: Come join me for a fun time of exploration in the world of science. We will test out some cool experiments and do some projects that are just more enjoyable as a group. This will be a hands on science class. You might get messy, so bring an old shirt to cover your clothes.

Room:

 

Yearbook Design

Ages: 11+

Cost: $30

Minimum: 4

Maximum: N/A

Teacher: Mya Wade-Harper

Description: Have you ever wanted to see what it takes to make a yearbook? Do you enjoy taking pictures of designing things? In this class we will cover all that is needed to make a yearbook all while working on making the meaningful book for the co-op. Come join us!

Room:

 

Painting

Ages: 12+

Cost: $65 + $15 supply fee

Teacher: Jerielle Hanlon

Description: Exercises to improve your creativity and skills. Emphasis on basic techniques and experimentation with materials. Returning and New students welcome! Everyone works at their own skill level and learns together!

Room: L12

 

HS Book Club

Ages: 13+

Cost: $60

Minimum: 3

Maximum: 8

Teacher: Kara Shepherd

Description: Students will need a notebook and pens/pencils that they bring to class every week to create a literary journal. The books we will read in this order are:

Fahrenheit 451

Wonder

Number the Stars

Room: