2011-2012 survey

Gateway Academy – Survey 2011-2012
Please complete the survey and return to Gateway or send an email with the information on the classes you are interested in. We normally set our high school classes first then junior high. Class offerings are dependent on parents willing to step up and teach and assist in class.

Please indicate interest in any of the following and if willing to teach or assist. Please place a T or A in the space if you would consider teaching or assisting. (You are not committed at this time…it is just a survey) You may choose more than one. If so write preference – 1, 2, etc.
High school:
Math
_____ prealgebra _____ algebra 1 _____ geometry
_____ college algebra (honors with clep test)
_____ other __________________________________________
Science (please list preference – 1, 2, etc.)
_____ Anatomy (1 semester) _____ Forensic Science (1 semester) _____ Earth (1 semester)
_____ Earth/Space science (full year)
_____ Integrated chemistry/physics (full year)
_____ other ___________________________________________
History
_____ World History/Civilizations ( full year)
_____ World History/Civilizations honors with Clep test
English (list in order of preference)
_____ Composition – Excellence in Writing style history linked (1 semester)
_____ Elements of Literature _____ Elements of Literature with Clep test option
_____ Journalism I or II (1 semester)
_____ other _________________________________________________
Foreign Language (list in order of preference)
_____ Spanish III _____ Latin I _____ Greek
_____ ancient languages intro Greek/Hebrew (1 semester each)
_____ other __________________________________________________
Electives (list in order of preference)
_____ Bible
_____ Elements of communication – focus interpersonal (not a speech class) (1 semester)
_____ sociology (dual credit option through Global University)
_____ music appreciation (semester)
_____ drama (semester)
_____ photography
_____ home economics sewing/cooking etc.
_____ other _____________________________________________________
Junior High grades 7-8
Math
_____ basic math _____ pre-algebra _____ algebra 1
Science
_____ science – jr high level similar to high school (ie. physical science)
History
_____ world geography _____ world history
English
_____ composition Excelence in writing style _____ literature
Other
______ ____________________________________________________________________

Upcoming Events

February 21: Parent's and Teens are invited to attend an evening with Pastor Ed Bontreger to take a personality/temperament test and then discuss. There is a cost for taking the test. Sign up at school.

February 22: No School

February 25: Field trip to Olivet Nazarene University for a college tour,lunch, meet with journalism department, tour of Shine Radio Station (89.7 FM), meet with radio personality and ONU professor, Carl Fletcher. Cost: lunch money only

March 15: NO School
May 4: Field Trip to Shedd Aquariuum for Biology Lab. Senior high will do a lab with hands-on fish dissection. Junior High will do a lab dissection of a squid. Cost is $15 for lab and access to aquarium exhibits for the day. Parents who sign up will receive a discounted price. Sign up at school.

Drama performances in May, dates to be announced.

Graduation: May 22

Classes cancelled!

No school on Tuesday Feb. 1 due to severe weather warning.

Register for second semester classes now!

8:30 -9:50
Biology (9-12)
Second Semester - *Psychology dual credit/college through Global University (11-12)
Pre Algebra (7-10)

9:50 -10:50
Second Semester - Journalism (9-12 )(includes yearbook design - no textbook necessary)
Basic Math (7-9)

10:50 - 11:50
Algebra 2 (9-2)
Algebra 1 (8-12)
study hall (no fee)
Life Science (7-8)

12:30 - 1:30
English 1 (9-12)
Spanish 2
Second Semester - Personal Finance (9-12) FFoundations in Personal Finance by Dave Ramsey
Jr. High U.S. History (7-8)

1:30-2:25
U.S. History (9-12)
Jr. High English (7-8)

2:25-3:20 Second Semester - Drama (includes drama production - no textbook necessary)

Registration per class is $10
Year long classes pay only 1 registration fee for the year. (Current students will only need to pay for new second semester classes.)

Second semester books:
Personal finance: Foundations in Personal Finance workbook by Dave Ramsey
isbn 9780981683911
Journalism - no text $10 material fee
Drama - no textbook $10 material fee includes required script
(costumes/props may be required depending on part)

Tuition

1 or 2 classes $90 per semester (discounted) or $20 per month for 5 months
3 classes $135 per semester (discounted) or $30 per month for 5 months
4 or 5 classes $180 per semester (discounted) or $40 per month for 5 months
6 or more classes $225 per semester (discounted) or $50 per month for 5 months
Second semester monthly payments - Jan. through May

Second semester begins January 18.

*Psychology is through Global University - Global undergraduate costs apply.

CHRISTMAS POT-LUCK

December 14 is our last day of classes before Christmas. Classes will resume on January 11 and that will be the last day of Semester 1. Please watch for second semester class sign-up. We are adding: Personal Finance, Drama, and Journalism. These will replace Bible, Speech and Advanced English/Career Planning.

Next Tuesday, December 14, afternoon classes will be shortened by 10 minutes each to allow an extended lunch time. Please bring a dish to share for a pot-luck lunch. Families are invited to join us for this time of fellowship. Lunch begins at 12:00.

NEWS:

Condolences to the Gardner family on the loss of Judy's son-in-law, Michael Powers. The funeral is in Virginia on Wednesday, December 8. Please keep the family in your prayers.

There will be NO TUTORING on December 9.

No tutoring

Reminder

No tutoring this Thursday, December 2.