A first course in writing for high school level students. This writing course has a large grammar component- the essentials to understanding good writing.  We highly suggest taking this class before any other high school writing class.  Through experience we have learned that most writing classes do not adequately teach or prepare the student to write well.  In fact, most students do not know the techniques and rules for writing a good sentence.  To progress to a higher level of writing, students must have the basic skills.  This class will prepare them to move on to that higher level. 

The purpose of this class is to help the student develop a love for writing while learning basic writing skills and developing strong grammar usage. Using timed creative writing prompts, written lesson plans, and student-completed assignments, this class offers an advanced multimodal teaching approach that will engage most learners.

The writing courses that we offer build on one another, and the skills from the previous lesson must be mastered before a student may progress. The course does quickly move on, so do not let the first few assignments fool you. A student who has not mastered the skills in this course will not be adequately prepared for Writing II.

Unlike other schools offering writing classes, each of our writing lessons contain 2-4 assignments to practice, review, and help the student master the skills taught. (Typically, one assignment is required per lesson in other schools.) The students will  complete regular written assignments to show mastery of the skills they have learned.   Other assignments contain true/false, matching, multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer and essay questions.  A student may complete this class at his or her own pace. It is generally recommended that the student complete one lesson and its assignments per week. However, students (and parents) may create the pace best suited for the student.  Some students may need up to two academic years to complete this class, whereas others will complete it in the traditional 32-36 weeks. The choice and pace is yours. 

Although this is a  typical 9th grade high school level writing class, we have had students ages 12 and up take it with success.   Sign up for the course appropriate for your skill level.

We have used this exact course in classroom teaching and its effectiveness has been applauded.  The writing classes we offer have been designed to take the student on a slow walk through the technical end of writing while including regular creative writing assignments to instill that love and joy of writing. Students who have completed this course have greatly improved their writing skills, and their testing scores have risen significantly.   

Students should have an understanding of grammar and how it applies to the perfect sentence and be able to successfully write a complete and accurate sentence.  An understanding of basic writing elements is a necesssity. 

This course focuses on writing- and developing the love and passion to write.  Each lesson will begin with a timed writing prompt to spark creativity.  Each lesson will cover a specific topic.  The assignments associated with that lesson will allow for review and mastery of the material covered while giving plenty of writing and revision opportunitites. 

This course is demanding.  Students will be completing essay-type assignments with most lessons.  Please take your time with this course.  Some students will need up to two years to finish this class, although most will complete it in one academic year.  We typically recommend one lesson (and its assignments) per week. However, due to the nature of this course many students will need more time. 

This is a typical 10th grade level writing class, but we have had students ages 13-18 take this course.  Sign up for the course that is right for your skill level. 

Overview Of Class:

The Six Traits of Writing

Modes of Writing:  Descriptive, Narrative, Expository, Persuasive

Write Myths, Fables, Fairytales, Tall Tales

Topic Sentences, Thesis

Essay Writing including the Five-Paragraph Essay

Heavy writing and revision in this course allow the student many opportunities to write creatively while continuing to learn writing correctness.

We have used this exact course in classroom teaching and its effectiveness has been applauded.  Students who have completed this course have greatly improved their writing ability and their testing scores have risen significantly.  

A great book for young readers and a nice starting point in literature study for beginners, or older, more reluctant readers. This Newberry Award winner is the story of a girl and the relationship she has with her father, a preacher in a new town.  Mix in a stray dog, a blind elderly friend, and a pet shop worker, and you have an engaging story for all ages! 

Each of the nine lessons has  multiple choice, matching, T/F or fill in the blank assignments. Students are quizzed on content and vocabulary to gauge their comprehension of the novel. Only one essay is required so as not to tax the reluctant writer. An excellent course for introducing internet courses in literature, and a wonderful story for all ages!

Reading Level: Elementary Grades 3-5

Course difficulty: Beginner level literature unit

The book by Kate DiCamillo, 2004, is required for this class.

A River Too Deep is a historically accurate Five-Star adventure/romance set in the early 1800s.  Join the main character as she encounters unexpected and dangerous events that change both her and her life forever. This literature unit is intended for mature middle school to high school students and adults.  While romance drives the plot, the true protagonist of this novel, which has been recieved with surprising enthusiasm by men as well as women, is our faithful God. In addition to teaching various elements of literature, the unit is intended to produce thought rather than recitation of details. Students are expected to keep a journal for pondering questions which are asked after each lesson.

*Strong Christian content

Reading level: Upper level high school

Required materials: A River too Deep, by Sydney Tooman Betts; Authorhouse 2005; and a blank book or journal.

Please do not forgo the last requirement. The student will receive more of real value by answering the journal questions than by any other portion of the lessons. 

Poetry in motion is beautiful beyond words!   Learn the skills necessary to write your own poetry in a class designed for all ages and skill levels.  Advanced writers will have higher expectations to meet, but all can enjoy this class. 

Creating poetry is an art in and of itself.  Of all types of creative writing, no form is more loved or more hated than poetry. Learn to express yourself through poetry with this straightforward, practical, yet creative course. 

Follow your own pace while completing the assignments necessary for this course.  To earn high school credit for a language arts class, please combine with another 9-lesson class for 1/2 credit, or with 32 lessons or more for a full credit. 

This is a highly enjoyable writing class that is loved by students. Can be taken as a supplementary course or for simple enjoyment.

One of our students has even been published.  Congratulations, Samantha! 

Who knows?  You may be next!

This course is a middle school level writing course designed for anyone working at a 6th to 8th grade skill level. Our middle school classes are designed to be taken in any order, although we recommend you begin with this course.  The focus of this class is basic grammar, sentence writing skills, creative writing, forms of writing, and beginner essay writing. 

We use this same course in actual classroom teaching with great reviews from students and teachers.  There is only one way to learn how to write and that is to do it regularly.  This course will give students the basic foundation needed for our more advanced writing classes while building writing confidence.

A first course in English for high school level students. 

We highly suggest all high school students begin in this course!

Writing Portion- This writing course has a large grammar component- the essentials to understanding effective writing.  It is a very good high school level course to start with for students working at any high school level, and it is an excellent review before moving on to the next course.  

The purpose of this class is to help the student develop a love for writing while learning basic writing skills and developing strong grammar usage. Using timed creative writing prompts, written lesson plans, and student-completed assignments, this class offers an advanced multimodal teaching approach that will engage most learners.

The first few lessons may seem simple- they will progress quickly. 

Vocabulary Portion-  We use all vocabulary words that will not only teach the student a wider vocabulary but will  help prepare them for the SAT.  Each English course will teach the student 180 new words.  The way we present the words is awesome--  using pictures along with the definitions.  Visualizing the words helps the student more easily memorize the words and their meanings. 

Assignments include analogies, synonyms & antonyms, definition memory, matching, fill in the blank, sentence usage, and much more. Regular review assignments promote mastery while training for the SAT and college exams.

Literature Portion-  Each English course requires the student to read a variety of literature (6 novels).  The type of literature will be assigned (fiction, biography, etc.) and a book selection provided.  Each novel is on a high school reading level and is teacher approved. The student will choose a novel from the selection provided.  Students will complete book report forms, book reports, and reviews for their finished novels.  The literature portion teaches report writing and reading comprehension, and of course promotes a love for reading!

A student may complete this class at his or her own pace. A Pace Chart will be provided as a tool for those who prefer to finish the course in the standard 36-week school year time frame. However, students (and parents) may create the pace best suited for the student. If you need or want additional time you may take it.   

We have used this exact course in classroom teaching and its effectiveness has been applauded.  Students who have completed this course have greatly improved their writing ability and vocabulary usage and knowledge-- and on top of it, their testing scores have risen significantly.   

Highly suggested course!

 The Giver by Lois Lowry, is a thought-provoking story that leaves one contemplating the storyline for days! The novel is Middle School reading level, but content is more likely to benefit High School students. This course is designed for the student with some literature reading experience.     

    Nine lessons are each followed by assignments consisting of essay questions, multiple choice questions, and vocabulary questions. With this course, a student's reading comprehension will be gauged by completion of the assignments. Writing is required in paragraph form. Writing is not graded on content and grammar as much as it is on EFFORT. Therefore, this course will not tax the middle school student who feels he or she can tackle a challenging novel.
This highly acclaimed novel is a must-read for high school students, and our course is the perfect supplemental learning tool!

Reading Level: Middle School

Course Difficulty: Middle to High School

Traditional 10th grade skill level course in English for high school level students. 

Writing Portion-

Vocabulary Portion-  We use vocabulary words that will not only give  students a wider vocabulary, but will also help prepare them for the SAT.  Each English course will teach the student 180 new words.  The way we present the words is awesome--  using pictures along with the definitions.  Visualizing the words helps the student more easily memorize the words and their meanings. 

Assignments include analogies, synonyms & antonyms, definition memory, matching, fill in the blank, sentence usage, and much more. Regular review assignments promote mastery while training for the SATs and college exams.

Literature Portion-  Each English course requires the student to read a variety of literature (6 novels).  The type of literature will be assigned (fiction, biography, etc.) and a book selection provided.  Each novel is on a high school reading level and teacher approved.  The student will choose a novel from the selection provided.  Students will complete book report forms, book reports, and reviews for their finished novels.  The literature portion teaches report writing and reading comprehension, and of course promotes a love for reading!

Students may complete this class at their own pace. A Pace Chart will be provided as a tool for those who prefer to finish the course in the standard 36-week school year time frame. However, students (and parents) may create the pace best suited for the student. If you need or want additional time you may take it.   

We have used this exact course in classroom teaching and its effectiveness has been applauded.  Students who have completed this course have greatly improved their writing ability and vocabulary usage and knowledge-- and on top of it, their testing scores have risen significantly.   

Highly suggested course!

Do you need a fun, motivational and informative creative writing class?  This is it!  Fantastic Fiction includes everything  to guide students toward writing their own original works of fiction. Designed for upper middle school level to high school level students, we highly recommend that the student take this course after successful completion of our Creative Writing and Writing Essentials class.  Although our writing classes may be taken in any order, we do suggest this as the last middle school level class.  This course is also appropriate for higher level writers who love or desire to write fiction. 

This creative writing class improves critical reading skills and gives students an improved ability to analyze the masterful writing techniques used by famous authors. When they finish the course, many students are better able to understand what they have read and engage in intelligent, thoughtful discussions about the author they are studying.

Learn about:  The Plot, The Story Arc, Style, Internal Monologue, Using Symbols, Showing vs. Telling, Physical Scenes, Using Dialogue, Emotional Suspense, Grammar, Great Endings and much, much more.

One of the best things about Fantastic Fiction is that it has the wonderful side effect of turning young, average writers into great fiction authors, as well as outstanding critical readers.

Picking up where Writing II left off, this class will offer a strong review of all concepts and material from Writing I and Writing II, and will quickly delve into more advanced writing.

This course includes dialogue writing, modes of writing, analytical writing, book report and book review writing, observation reports, advanced grammar, and much more.  Read, study, and write opinions on Shakepearean literature. 

This course will prepare the student for writing on the SAT exam and Advanced Placement Tests for College.  This is a high-level writing course for motivated, college-bound students ready for a challenge.  High school reading level a must, plus a sheer desire to write like a pro!

This exact course is used in our on-site classrooms with our 11th and 12th grade level students.

Course is available for purchase now but will open for students to begin on August 1, 2008.  Schedule your course load early and prepare for this challenging class. 

A first course in writing for high school level students. This writing course has a large grammar component- the essentials to understanding good writing.  We highly suggest taking this class before any other high school writing class.  Through experience we have learned that most writing classes do not adequately teach or prepare the student to write well.  In fact, most students do not know the techniques and rules for writing a good sentence.  To progress to a higher level of writing, students must have the basic skills.  This class will prepare them to move on to that higher level. 

The purpose of this class is to help the student develop a love for writing while learning basic writing skills and developing strong grammar usage. Using timed, creative writing prompts, written lesson plans, and student-completed assignments, this class offers an advanced multimodal teaching approach that will engage most learners.

The writing courses that we offer build on one another, and the skills from the previous lesson must be mastered before a student may progress. The course does quickly move on, so do not let the first few assignments fool you. A student who has not mastered the skills in this course will not be adequately prepared for Writing II.

Unlike other schools offering writing classes, each of our writing lessons contain 2-4 assignments to practice, review, and help the student master the skills taught. (Typically, one assignment is required per lesson in other schools.) The students will  complete regular written assignments to show mastery of the skills they have learned.   Other assignments contain true/false, matching, multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer and essay questions.  A student may complete this class at his or her own pace. It is generally recommended that the student complete one lesson and its assignments per week. However, students (and parents) may create the pace best suited for the student.  Some students may need up to two academic years to complete this class, whereas others will complete it in the traditional 32-36 weeks. The choice and pace is yours. 

Although this is a  typical 9th grade high school level writing class, we have had students ages 12 and up take it with success.   Sign up for the course appropriate for your skill level.

We have used this exact course in classroom teaching and its effectiveness has been applauded.  The writing classes we offer have been designed to take the student on a slow walk through the technical end of writing while including regular creative writing assignments to instill that love and joy of writing. Students who have completed this course have greatly improved their writing skills, and their testing scores have risen significantly.   

Students should have an understanding of grammar and how it applies to the perfect sentence and be able to successfully write a complete and accurate sentence.  An understanding of basic writing elements is a necesssity. 

This course focuses on writing- and developing the love and passion to write.  Each lesson will begin with a timed writing prompt to spark creativity.  Each lesson will cover a specific topic.  The assignments associated with that lesson will allow for review and mastery of the material covered while giving plenty of writing and revision opportunitites. 

This course is demanding.  Students will be completing essay-type assignments with most lessons.  Please take your time with this course.  Some students will need up to two years to finish this class, although most will complete it in one academic year.  We typically recommend one lesson (and its assignments) per week. However, due to the nature of this course many students will need more time. 

This is a typical 10th grade level writing class, but we have had students ages 13-18 take this course.  Sign up for the course that is right for your skill level. 

Overview Of Class:

The Six Traits of Writing

Modes of Writing:  Descriptive, Narrative, Expository, Persuasive

Write Myths, Fables, Fairytales, Tall Tales

Topic Sentences, Thesis

Essay Writing including the Five-Paragraph Essay

Heavy writing and revision in this course allow the student many opportunities to write creatively while continuing to learn writing correctness.

We have used this exact course in classroom teaching and its effectiveness has been applauded.  Students who have completed this course have greatly improved their writing ability and their testing scores have risen significantly.  

This course is a challenging and exciting introduction to the Human Body at a High School Level.  It is a comprehensive Anatomy & Physiology course, designed for the 9th-12th grade skill level student. 

This full-year course is a study of human anatomy and physiology. It includes a systematic review of the integument, skeletal, muscular, nervous, reproductive, endocrine, digestive, immune, and circulatory systems. Labs involving comparative studies of cells, tissues, and organs are incorporated into the curriculum to supplement and enhance learning.  Labs involving the diagnosis of patients will be performed.  In addition, current topics in the fields of medicine and health will be researched using the Internet and other media.

Very little writing is required, but factual memorization is a must.  For students completing the course in 18 weeks or less, high school honors credit will be given if requested.  Otherwise, the course is worth one traditional high school credit.  We suggest you take your time with this course- the material is demanding.   

Materials Needed: Notecards, Medical Dictionary

A fun look at insects for the beginning-level science student. What makes a "bug" an insect? What kinds of eyes do they have? Where do insects live? We will answer these questions and more.

Each lesson in this 10 lesson study is followed by approximately three assignments that are either multiple choice, T/F, fill in the blanks, matching, or an activity that can be done in your back yard at home or at school. An "Insect Journal" is required to jot down notes about insects the student will observe. Only one essay is required at the end of the unit, so this course can be taken by young elementary students without frustration. Older elementary students will find the facts and activities fascinating and fun!

Lesson Reading Level: 3rd-5th grades

This course is appropriate for 2nd-6th grades, depending on the child's prior science experience. (See demo lessons/assignments to get a feel for the class.)

Items required:  3-ring binder to use as "Insect Journal", Insect field guide, magnifying glass

Other Optional Items: Insect kit, butterfly kit, microscope

Math in the Universe! What is the distance between the earth and the moon? What is a light year? This is an exciting and unique unit for those who enjoy math and would like to explore the universe on a mathematical level!

The skill level in math will determine the appropriate student placement for this class. This unit is intended for students who have mastered these math skills:

• multi-digit multiplication
• addition
• long division
• subtraction
• a working knowledge of fractions
• ratios and measurement (standard and metric) 

Each of the nine lessons has various computation-type problems to solve in the assignments section following the lesson. This is a great way to use math "across the curriculum." Use it to 'spice up' the existing math program for the student, or as an interesting science/math mini course in the summer, or anytime a break or supplement is needed in your math program or science/math studies.

Begin exploring the vastness of our galaxy from an astronomical viewpoint that is mathematically challenging!

A unique science class featuring video teaching as well as written lessons! Watch our professor interact with students and cover interesting topics from a broad scope of topics like:

     --The Nature of Sound
     --Atoms and molecules
     --Louise Pasture
     --Anti bodies

and much, much more. A written lesson follows each video along with t/f, multiple choice, fill-in-the blank, and matching type of assignments. Occasional short essay answers required but no major papers so as not to tax the young learner. Great for all ages in Elementary and the Middle school student who needs a simple approach to pique his interest in science.

One of the most popular classes we offer! Welcome to the world of forensic science.  This is one of the fastest growing topics for high school programs.  This course will allow you, the student, the opportunity to develop and extend your scientific skills and processes through problem-based learning. You will engage in activities that will relate to other subject areas such as: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, sociology, archaeology, anthropology, anatomy, health, and writing. This course will relate the above subject areas to real-life applications of criminal investigations.

Students taking this as a teacher-led class have ranged in ages from 8-19, but it is specifically designed for middle to high school students.   

This course will expose the student to areas of forensics while teaching terms and real-life application.  Fingerprinting, chromatology, blood spatter, entomology, eyewitness analysis and more will be covered in this class. Each lesson has a video presentation of the real Forensic teacher presenting the information-- it's as if your student is right there in the classroom! This is an exciting feature that will engage even the most stubborn learners.

This is an 18 lesson course that can be completed at your own pace. It can be used for 1/2 high school science or elective credit. 

          What is Learning Curves: The Science of Motorsport?

Learning Curves: The Science of Motorsport aims to use the powerful and high-velocity tool of racing to reach students of all ages and enhance their knowledge and understanding of science and industry in the world around them.  Students all across the nation and beyond will be able to take advantage of the bold, colorful, and engaging interactions brought to life by industry experts, with the help of multimedia presentations, as well as lessons learned from the cars themselves, providing highlights and insights into the unbreakable link between science and racing. 

This course was developed and is taught by Jeff Easterling, who in addition to having spent over a decade in science education, also has spent the last 7 years heavily involved in the motorsport industry in many different capacities.  Jeff currently co-owns P1 Groupe, a Motorsport Management company that works with drivers, teams, and manufacturers from all across the globe (http://www.p1groupe.com/).

Join Solid Rock Virtual School on a high-speed course that will educate and excite you all at the same time!

Subject Matter

Program content will focus on the students gaining understanding of three main areas, each with sub categories, with more to come:

THE SCIENCES:

O      Physics

O      Chemistry

O      Mathematics

THE CAR:

O      Aerodynamics

O      Engine Development

O      Vehicle Dynamics (Chassis/Suspension)

O      Tire Development

INDUSTRY RELEVANCE:

O      The passing on of technology from the racetrack to the road

O      Environmental Solutions

O      Safety

O      Alternative fuels

Math in the Universe! What is the distance between the earth and the moon? What is a light year? This is an exciting and unique unit for those who enjoy math and would like to explore the universe on a mathematical level!

The skill level in math will determine the appropriate student placement for this class. This unit is intended for students who have mastered these math skills:

• multi-digit multiplication
• addition
• long division
• subtraction
• a working knowledge of fractions
• ratios and measurement (standard and metric) 

Each of the nine lessons has various computation-type problems to solve in the assignments section following the lesson. This is a great way to use math "across the curriculum." Use it to 'spice up' the existing math program for the student, or as an interesting science/math mini course in the summer, or anytime a break or supplement is needed in your math program or science/math studies.

Begin exploring the vastness of our galaxy from an astronomical viewpoint that is mathematically challenging!

If you are considering the medical field or are curious about it, this is a great course to explore the possibilities! This course is an exciting introduction into the medical field.  Geared for a middle school reading level or above, this course offers a truly unique and interesting way to earn a science credit.  This is a very hands-on course-- perfect for the kinesthetic learner!

Hands-on projects give the student a genuine practical understanding of the medical field while teaching various techniques used by real doctors. Assignments allow regular review and promote mastery of the subject.  The lessons give the student the information necessary to move on with understanding.  Video is incorporated to offer a visual component.  Even if you are not a pre-med student, this is an exciting way to do science! 

Student kits come with real medical equipment that students will use for their projects/labs.  Once they get their hands in it, they will not want to stop!  Students will complete experiments and projects on a regular basis. This course focuses heavily on hands-on projects, labs, and experiments- the "things" real doctors do. 

PLEASE NOTE:  The students get so excited about this course that they may not want to do anything but science!  You should also be willing to be a patient or participant when needed. 
The Reproductive system is covered, so maturity is expected. 

This course is worth one traditional middle or high school credit, completed at your pace.  To earn an honors credit, the course must be completed in less than 18 weeks.   

This is not a standard human body course. It is a 'one-of-a-kind' course offered only at SRVS. Get ready for learning  you will never forget!   

Even the most stubborn learner will be engaged with this amazing science class where things explode and you get to watch! Professor Jeff makes Bill Nye look normal! Watch as he teaches you and the rest of the class many cool topics with HANDS-ON experiments that light up, explode, and electrify!

 A class about microscopes.

Whether your student is interested in the medical field or just wants a fun and amazing science course, this class is sure to please! Videos enhance and engage even the most stubborn learner. Suturing kit is great for hands-on activities that will stimulate the kinesthetic learner.
Written by Dr. Sheepers and exclusively available here at SRVS!

Worth one traditional credit.

Requirements: Suturing Kit