We are beginning to add our 2026-2027 to the website!
We are beginning to add our 2026-2027 to the website!
Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo
Description: I love to read! Books often bring me joy. This class is a bit different than previous Middle School Literature classes, but I think it will be enjoyable. Here is a bit of an overview from the text we will be using: "This is a middle school English course. ...Children will learn all about newspapers and how to write all kinds of articles. They will also read two works...each month, working through history... The literature is excellent and will be enjoyed by most students. The writing assignments will develop writing skills, especially the ability to be clear, concise, and focused. ...Students can also...create their own newspaper. This should be fun and not stressful."
Homework: There will be a variety of book-related or newspaper-related projects.
Book List: Plan to acquire a paper/print copy of each title. It is important for students to read the book. If it would help your student, they may listen to the books, but only if they are reading along in the print copy.
Required Text: Americana Newspaper Reporting -- Available at: Amazon or Powerline Productions
Required Supplies:
Supply Fee: $? per student
TUITION: $40/month per student (This class has a 4 student minimum AND a 7 student maximum.)
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Check or Cash.
Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo
Description: I took a wonderful C.S. Lewis class in college and really enjoyed it. I thought it would a delight to study some of his works with a group of high school students. In this class we will read through a variety of works by C.S. Lewis and discuss them.
Length: One semester *(Offered Fall, 2026)*
Homework: This will include reading the assigned literature by C.S. Lewis and related writing and other assignments.
Tentative Book List:
Required Supplies:
Supply Fee: $?
TUITION: $180/student OR $90 due on the first day of class and $90 due on November 1st (This class has a 4 student minimum AND a 7 student maximum.)
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Check or Cash.
Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo
Description: Jane Austen is one of my very favorite authors. I look forward to sharing her works with your students and hearing their thoughts on her stories. We will learn a bit about her life and read at least four of her novels. Class discussions and related projects will be a major part of this class as well.
Length: One semester *(Offered Spring, 2027)*
Homework:
Tentative Book List:
Required Supplies:
Supply Fee: $?
TUITION: $180/student OR $90 due on the first day of class and $90 due on March 1st (This class has a 4 student minimum AND a 7 student maximum.)
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Check or Cash.
Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo
Description: In Who Dun It?: Murder Mystery Literature & Writing Second Edition, you will:
It’s a rainy day and there’s only one thing to do! Make some hot chocolate and curl up with a cozy little murder mystery. Match your wits against the detective and see if you can discover who did it. Does that sound fun to your high school student? Have they dreamed of writing their own mystery?
Homework: A variety of reading, writing, and viewing assignments.
Tentative Book List:
Required Text: Who Dun It?: Murder Mystery Literature & Writing Second Edition -- Available at Amazon or Powerline Productions *Make sure to get the Second Edition.
Required Supplies:
Supply Fee: $?
TUITION: $40/student per month (This class has a 3 student minimum AND a 7 student maximum.)
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Check or Cash.
Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo
Description: I am really excited about looking more closely at Children’s Literature with your student this year. Over two decades ago, I took a Children’s Literature class in college and absolutely loved it. There is something delightful about children’s books that, to me, is timeless and enjoyable...no matter your age. I know the idea of studying children’s stories as a high school student may seem a little unusual, but I feel as a homeschool parent and tutor that we are able to study just about anything at any level. That is one of the joys of homeschooling. To be able to share with all of you my love of books and reading together brings me great joy. We will be doing a lot of reading, a lot of discussing, a lot of thinking, and, hopefully, some fun projects during this class.
I am hoping, to some degree, to examine the books we read through the lens of God’s Word, particularly Philippians 4:6-9. Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.” These descriptive words will, at times, be our guide as we discuss the books we are reading...true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, praiseworthy...
I am looking forward to an amazing year of reading and discussing a variety of children’s books from the last 150 years. I pray that this class is a blessing and a joy to all who participate in it.
Homework:
Tentative Book List:
Required Supplies:
Supply Fee: $?
TUITION: $40/student per month (This class has a 3 student minimum AND a 7 student maximum.)
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Check or Cash.