We have added a new class for high school students - CCST Networking!
We have added a new class for high school students - CCST Networking!
Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo
Description: We will read picture books together in class (kind of like story time every week!) based on a theme or holiday and do a related craft or activity. We will also be doing storytelling activities or projects...giving students a chance to be the storyteller.
Homework: Possibly, but very unlikely. Perhaps sharing their story with family members at home.
Book Lists: I will try to share, as much as possible, about what books we will be reading in class ahead of time.
Required Supplies: Coming soon...
Supply Fee: $30 per student
TUITION: $40/month per student (This class has a 3 student minimum AND a 6 student maximum.) *This class will NOT meet on March 18th. Tuition for March, 2026, will be $30.00.
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Check or Cash.
Tutor: Jennifer Larson
Description: Writing - the act of recording, organizing, and communicating one’s
thoughts and ideas on paper. This class is for students new to writing. Students must be
able to read and handwrite on their own. Most assignments are one paragraph per
week. Ideal students will be in grades 3-5. Students will learn all six of the dress-ups,
three sentence openers, and the first eight IEW units. Parents will be expected to assist
their student with the writing process from key word outline to final draft. Parents are
welcome to attend class with their child to learn the IEW method. Checklists will be
given Acceptable or Incomplete evaluations for each skill.
Length: Full year
Level: 3rd - 5th grade
Text Requirement:
Fables, Myths, and Fairy Tales Writing Lessons Student Book (*Be sure to get the May 2019, Third Edition.)
Available at Christianbook or at IEW.
Required Supplies:
1. Pencil/pen
2. Paper
3. Folder or 3-ring binder
Prerequisite: None
TUITION: $40/month per student
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by semester, via Check or PayPal friends and family
to Jennifer's email address.
Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo
Description: This will be an enjoyable, friendly, low stress, reading adventure! We will explore easy, content-rich chapter books! We will read a variety of genres. This class will have a bit of a "book club" feel to it.
Homework: There will be a variety of simple book-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.
Tentative book list:
Required Supplies:
Supply Fee: $20 per student
TUITION: $35/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: Jennifer Larson
Description: This class is for the student who has previously completed the
Introduction to IEW class and/or students in grades 4-8 who are new writing. This book
will help students practice the skills learned in the Introduction to IEW class and provide
higher reading-level sources.
Assignments are one to three paragraphs most weeks. Students will again work with all
six dress-ups and will learn all six sentence openers utilizing and the nine IEW
units. Parents will be expected to assist their student with the writing process from key
word outline to final draft. Checklists will be given Acceptable or Incomplete evaluations
for each skill.
Length: Full year
Level: 4th - 8th grade
Text Requirement:
Wonders of Science Writing Lessons Student Book
Available at Christianbook or at IEW.
Required Supplies:
1. Pencil/pen
2. Paper
3. Folder or 3-ring binder
Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to IEW class (or tutor approval)
TUITION: $45/month per student
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by semester, via Check or PayPal friends and family
to Jennifer's email address.
Tutor: Jennifer Larson
Description: This class is a hands-on approach to learning basic grammar. Please see this page on the website for a full explanation of the methodology. I use a Socratic discussion method in this class where I will ask the students questions to help them justify why each word is what it is based on the rules and tests we have learned for each part of speech. Parents, if grammar is not your strong suit, please consider sitting in on the class with your student and see the purchasing note below. Students will use the Basic Level student package as well as the Supplemental Workbook. Parents, if grammar is not your strong suit, consider purchasing the Basic Level complete set and the Supplemental set so that you have the teaching notes and answer keys as well. Students will also need a pencil with a good eraser.
Length: Full year
Level: 4th grade+
TUITION: $40/month per student (This class has a 4 student minimum AND a 8 student maximum.)
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by semester, via Check or PayPal friends and family
to Jennifer's email address.
Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo
Description: I love to read! Books often bring me joy. In this class, we will read several books from various genres. While this class will have a bit of a "book club" feel, there will be a variety of assignments as well.
Homework: There will be a variety of book-related projects.
Book Lists: 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.
Tentative book list:
Required Supplies:
Supply Fee: $20 per student
TUITION: $35/month per student (This class has a 3 student minimum AND a 7 student maximum.) *This class will NOT meet on March 18th. Tuition for March, 2026, will be $26.25.
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Check or Cash.
Tutor: Jennifer Larson
Description: This class is for the student who has done well in IEW-A, uses all six
dress-ups and sentence openers consistently, and works more independently. Students
will work to perfect these style techniques as well as work on lengthier assignments.
The source texts are more robust, and some outside research may be
necessary. Parents will be expected to assist their student with the writing process by
helping them edit the rough draft into a final draft. Checklists will be graded with point
values listed. To receive a high school English credit, you will need to add
grammar and literature.
Length: Full year
Level: 7th - 12th grade
Text Requirement:
Modern World History-Based Writing Lessons Student Book
Available at Christianbook or at IEW.
Required Supplies:
1. Pencil/pen
2. Paper
3. Folder or 3-ring binder
Prerequisite: Completion of IEW-A2 class (or tutor approval)
TUITION: $45/month per student
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by semester, via Check or PayPal friends and family
to Jennifer's email address.
Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo
Description: The goal for this course is to make learning speech-making skills fun! Well, I hope to
make it as much fun as is possible with one of the most intimidating activities known to
mankind. One of the strategies of this course is to remove the intimidation factor by presenting skills in small bites interspersed with lighthearted activities.
Some topics covered are:
Homework: This will vary depending on the speech/skill currently being studied.
Required Supplies:
Supply Fee: $12
TUITION: $40/student per month (This class has a 4 student minimum AND an 8 student maximum.)
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Check or Cash.
Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo
Description: Does your student have a story to tell? Have they been jotting down stories ever since they were little? Do they want to learn more about the elements of a good story? Then this is the class for them. We will be using Creating an Eternal Story written by Pat Roy (Creator of the Original Jonathan Park Adventures) for this class and may dabble in other things if time allows. It is a step-by-step workbook that will guide us through the entire storytelling process. Here is a little nugget from the forward written by Ian Bultman (Creator of the Brinkman Adventures):
"You are allowing an expert storyteller to become your mentor. Pat Roy’s methods are proven. He has written or co-written over 130 stories that have gone on to touch millions of people. You are about to meet an amazing and encouraging teacher who will carefully guide you in the craft of storytelling.
Throughout this workbook, Pat generously shares tricks of the trade that have helped make the Jonathan Park series such a massive success. He includes easy-to-follow steps while helping you navigate the trickier points of advanced storytelling. While there are many writing how-to books out there, this one is unique. It presents complex techniques in an understandable manner. More importantly, it includes God and faith in the creative process, bringing incredible clarity and purpose to your writing with the potential to change lives for eternity!"
Homework: There will be regular writing assignments of various sorts that tie into our workbook.
Required Supplies:
Supply Fee: Coming soon...
TUITION: $40/student per month (This class has a 3 student minimum AND a 6 student maximum.) *This class will NOT meet on March 18th. Tuition for March, 2026, will be $30.00.
Note: Parents may pay monthly or by the semester via Check or Cash.
Tutor: Mrs. Jolene Ceravalo
Description: I love reading books, and I also enjoy watching movies. Movies are stories we watch, often based on a book or story written for readers and later turned into a movie. I hope to enjoy lively discussions and insights as we watch approximately 15 movies and examine them for their literary qualities. We will likely also take time to discuss our views of each film from a Christian perspective. I am excited to dive into this new class with all of you.
From Movies As Literature: "Every story has a purpose. It uses techniques meant to impact its audience. Film is a medium with its own techniques. Since a movie is generally no more than 2 hours
in length, it follows the structure of a short story even when based on a novel. That is, the story is usually told from one point of view, follows a single major plotline, and has only a few well-defined central characters. This simplified structure should make it easier for students to dig deeper into the story elements.
Literature teaches. A well-written story appeals to our emotions. We find ourselves absorbing what it tells us is important in life and what behaviors are acceptable. This course is intended to help students understand the elements of good story-telling, identify and respond to messages even if they are not obvious at first, and to understand the techniques used by filmmakers or authors to involve us emotionally as we watch or read. In this way, students will develop the ability to critique stories, whether on film or in print."
From Cinema Studies for Literature Learning: "This curriculum is geared to the visual learner, to those who are reluctant readers or for whom reading is very time-consuming, and to those who love movies! Good movies tell good stories, and good storytelling requires the use of traditionally respected literary devices and techniques. With a little help from a study guide, many movies introduce the viewer to excellent literature that is being presented in a visual medium. This format for literature study is a great option for high school students who become overwhelmed with a demanding reading list."
Homework: Each movie will be studied in a two-week segment and will need to be watched once during the first week and a second time during the second week. There will be assigned questions to answer. Each movie will also require one or more big assignments...reading a related story or book, writing a paper, etc.
Movie List: Plan to watch the movies through a streaming service or on DVD or Blu-ray. Hopefully, most movies will be easily and inexpensively available. Rental fees, if needed, are the responsibility of the student's family.
Tentatively, movies will include the following and more:
Required Supplies:
Supply Fee: $12
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.
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