Blaze Class Descriptions 2023-2024
All students not currently enrolled at Blaze for the 2022-2023 school year will be required to take placement exams prior to enrolling in the following courses: Math, Science, Writing.
Math
Pre-Algebra: $649 ($64.90 per month) John Douglas
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This class is designed to transition students from basic elementary math to the more complex thinking of algebra, with a focus on learning fluency with numbers. Students will learn to manipulate numbers by analyzing complex problems and solving them in multiple ways. Students will be encouraged to think logically in order to solve a problem, not just to repeat given steps without knowing why.
Prerequisite: Assessment provided by Blaze Director; Assessment dates TBD
Algebra 1: $699 ($69.90 per month) N. Champagne
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This course covers basic algebra topics such as solving equations and inequalities in one and two variables, graphing linear equations and inequalities, working with exponents and factoring.
Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra; Assessment provided by Blaze Director; Assessment dates TBD
Algebra 2 :$699 ($69.90 per month) N. Champagne
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This course is an extension of the Algebra 1 curriculum. Topics that were first introduced in Algebra 1 will be built upon and applied to problems that require higher order thinking skills. Fundamental skills of mathematics will be applied to such topics as functions, equations and inequalities, probability and statistics, logarithmic and exponential relationships, quadratic and polynomial equations, and matrices. Technology will be used to introduce and expand upon the areas of study listed above.
Supply fee to be included on Syllubus
This is an activity-based geometry course. All major topics are covered including (triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, area, volume, congruency, similarity etc.)
Prerequisites: Algebra 1; Assessment provided by Blaze Director; Assessment dates TBD
Math Homework Help:$200 per year N. Champagne
This class is for all math levels and gives the student an opportunity to work on math homework with an expert math teacher available to give hands-on help. This class is available to every student but can be especially helpful if the student needs a little extra help. It also gives mom a nice break. Students may enroll for one semester or both.
**Must be enrolled in a math class at Blaze to register**
Science
Junior High Life Science:$649 ($64.90 per month) N. Champagne
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This class is a high school chemistry course designed for students who have completed Algebra 1. This college-preparatory course covers fundamental aspects of chemistry such as the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gasses, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. The course contains many experiments that illustrate various concepts being explored.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1; Assessment provided by Blaze Director; Assessment dates TBD
High School Chemistry:$699 ($69.90 per month) N. Champagne
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This class is a high school chemistry course designed for students who have completed Algebra 1. This college-preparatory course covers fundamental aspects of chemistry such as the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gasses, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. The course contains many experiments that illustrate various concepts being explored.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1; Assessment provided by Blaze Director; Assessment dates TBD
High School Physics:$699 ($69.90 per month) N. Champagne
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This high school physics course is appropriate for anyone in high school who has taken or is currently taking Algebra 1. This course does not use trigonometry, so it is appropriate for those in 9th grade, but is also challenging enough for students in the upper grades of high school as well.
The students will learn about many topics in physics such as the scientific method, Newton’s Laws of Motion, energy, momentum, atoms and matter, heat and temperature, pressure and buoyancy, waves, sound and light, electricity, DC circuits, fields and magnetism, and geometric optics.
Class time will be spent doing experiments, answering questions on material previously covered and introducing new material. Cumulative quizzes will be given weekly and four quarterly tests will be given. The textbook used focuses on mastery-based learning. Each week students will spend about 2/3 of their time on new material and 1/3 of their time reviewing old material. Lab reports will also be done throughout the year.
Textbook Physics: Novare Introductory Physics ISBN: 9780998169958
Prerequisites: Assessment provided by Blaze Director
High School Biology : $699 ($69.90 per month) N. Champagne
Description in progress
Science Homework Help: $200 per year N. Champagne
This class is for all science levels and gives the student an opportunity to work on science homework with an expert science teacher available to give hands-on help. This class is a boon to every student, but can be especially helpful if the student needs a little extra help. It also gives mom a nice break. Students may enroll for one semester or both.
**Must be enrolled in a science class at Blaze to register**
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This class is a high school chemistry course designed for students who have completed Algebra 1. This college-preparatory course covers fundamental aspects of chemistry such as the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gasses, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. The course contains many experiments that illustrate various concepts being explored.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1; Assessment provided by Blaze Director; Assessment dates TBD
High School Chemistry:$699 ($69.90 per month) N. Champagne
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This class is a high school chemistry course designed for students who have completed Algebra 1. This college-preparatory course covers fundamental aspects of chemistry such as the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gasses, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. The course contains many experiments that illustrate various concepts being explored.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1; Assessment provided by Blaze Director; Assessment dates TBD
High School Physics:$699 ($69.90 per month) N. Champagne
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This high school physics course is appropriate for anyone in high school who has taken or is currently taking Algebra 1. This course does not use trigonometry, so it is appropriate for those in 9th grade, but is also challenging enough for students in the upper grades of high school as well.
The students will learn about many topics in physics such as the scientific method, Newton’s Laws of Motion, energy, momentum, atoms and matter, heat and temperature, pressure and buoyancy, waves, sound and light, electricity, DC circuits, fields and magnetism, and geometric optics.
Class time will be spent doing experiments, answering questions on material previously covered and introducing new material. Cumulative quizzes will be given weekly and four quarterly tests will be given. The textbook used focuses on mastery-based learning. Each week students will spend about 2/3 of their time on new material and 1/3 of their time reviewing old material. Lab reports will also be done throughout the year.
Textbook Physics: Novare Introductory Physics ISBN: 9780998169958
Prerequisites: Assessment provided by Blaze Director
High School Biology : $699 ($69.90 per month) N. Champagne
Description in progress
Science Homework Help: $200 per year N. Champagne
This class is for all science levels and gives the student an opportunity to work on science homework with an expert science teacher available to give hands-on help. This class is a boon to every student, but can be especially helpful if the student needs a little extra help. It also gives mom a nice break. Students may enroll for one semester or both.
**Must be enrolled in a science class at Blaze to register**
English
Junior High English:$649 ($94.90 per month) Stephanie Douglas
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Students will have the opportunity to grow their abilities through writing reports, narratives, creative stories, essays and critiques. In addition, there will be a focus on the mechanics of writing including capitalization and proper punctuation.
High School English:$699 ($69.90 per month) Stephanie Douglas
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Students will have the opportunity to grow their abilities through writing reports, narratives, creative stories, essays and critiques.
Dual Credit English: $625 (64.90 per month) T. Hammons
Additional fees possible
Description in Progress
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Students will have the opportunity to grow their abilities through writing reports, narratives, creative stories, essays and critiques. In addition, there will be a focus on the mechanics of writing including capitalization and proper punctuation.
High School English:$699 ($69.90 per month) Stephanie Douglas
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Students will have the opportunity to grow their abilities through writing reports, narratives, creative stories, essays and critiques.
Dual Credit English: $625 (64.90 per month) T. Hammons
Additional fees possible
Description in Progress
History
Junior High Texas History:$649 ($64.90 per month) S. Moore
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Students will study the history of the great state of Texas from early times to present day. They will examine the full scope of Texas history including the cultures of Native Americans living in Texas prior to European exploration and the eras of mission-building, colonization, revolution, republic and statehood. The focus in each era is on key individuals, events and issues and their impact.
Government/ Economics:$699 ($69.90 per month)
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Students will be covering both government and economics over the course of the school year. The first semester will focus on government. Exploring Government is a one-semester high school course that provides a half-year credit in government. Lessons cover federal, state, and local government and contemporary issues in government. Special emphasis is placed on the Biblical basis for government and on the U.S. Constitution.
The second semester, students will be studying economics. Exploring Economics is a one-semester high school course that helps students understand economic terms and issues that have an impact on the United States and its citizens. This course introduces both microeconomics and macroeconomics, providing one half-year of credit for high school.
For a full year credit, students would need to take both semesters.
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Students will study the history of the great state of Texas from early times to present day. They will examine the full scope of Texas history including the cultures of Native Americans living in Texas prior to European exploration and the eras of mission-building, colonization, revolution, republic and statehood. The focus in each era is on key individuals, events and issues and their impact.
Government/ Economics:$699 ($69.90 per month)
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Students will be covering both government and economics over the course of the school year. The first semester will focus on government. Exploring Government is a one-semester high school course that provides a half-year credit in government. Lessons cover federal, state, and local government and contemporary issues in government. Special emphasis is placed on the Biblical basis for government and on the U.S. Constitution.
The second semester, students will be studying economics. Exploring Economics is a one-semester high school course that helps students understand economic terms and issues that have an impact on the United States and its citizens. This course introduces both microeconomics and macroeconomics, providing one half-year of credit for high school.
For a full year credit, students would need to take both semesters.
Foreign Language
Spanish 1: $675 ($67.50 per month) I. Fuentes
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This class will provide students with a general introduction to the Spanish language: pronunciation, functional vocabulary related to everyday life, cultural information, and basic grammatical structures. Emphasis will be on the acquisition of listening and speaking skills. The main objectives of the class are to give the students the ability to carry on a simple conversation; to provide the students with instruction that teaches a basic understanding of Spanish speaking cultures, vocabulary, and grammatical concepts; and to enhance their learning by providing real life experiences with native Spanish speakers.
It is the purpose of this class to go beyond the academic, and in a fun, meaningful way creates connections that will aid in building lifelong learning. Textbook: BJU Spanish 1 Student Text Third Edition; BJU Student Activities Manual Third Edition
Prerequisites: None
Spanish 2: $675 ($67.50 per month) I. Fuentes
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
In this class we will build on the basic skills acquired in Spanish 1. This course will reinforce the skills learned in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis will be on perfecting pronunciation, mastery of basic grammatical structures, and increased communicative proficiency.
Textbook: BJU Spanish 2 Student Textbook; BJU Spanish 2 Student Activities Book;
Prerequisites: Spanish 1
American Sign Language 1: $675 ($67.50 per month) K. Spriggs
This class meets one time per week Aug-This course will provide students basic signing skills that will enable them to participate in simple signing conversations. In addition, students will learn Deaf culture and proper etiquette when conversing with a Deaf person. Prerequisites: None
Class Material needed: Educational Membership to asldeafined.com ($12.00)
American Sign Language 2: $675 ($67.50 per month)
This course will provide students advanced signing skills that will enable them to participate in complex signing conversations. In addition, students will learn Deaf culture and proper etiquette when conversing with a Deaf person. Prerequisites: ASL 1
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This class will provide students with a general introduction to the Spanish language: pronunciation, functional vocabulary related to everyday life, cultural information, and basic grammatical structures. Emphasis will be on the acquisition of listening and speaking skills. The main objectives of the class are to give the students the ability to carry on a simple conversation; to provide the students with instruction that teaches a basic understanding of Spanish speaking cultures, vocabulary, and grammatical concepts; and to enhance their learning by providing real life experiences with native Spanish speakers.
It is the purpose of this class to go beyond the academic, and in a fun, meaningful way creates connections that will aid in building lifelong learning. Textbook: BJU Spanish 1 Student Text Third Edition; BJU Student Activities Manual Third Edition
Prerequisites: None
Spanish 2: $675 ($67.50 per month) I. Fuentes
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
In this class we will build on the basic skills acquired in Spanish 1. This course will reinforce the skills learned in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis will be on perfecting pronunciation, mastery of basic grammatical structures, and increased communicative proficiency.
Textbook: BJU Spanish 2 Student Textbook; BJU Spanish 2 Student Activities Book;
Prerequisites: Spanish 1
American Sign Language 1: $675 ($67.50 per month) K. Spriggs
This class meets one time per week Aug-This course will provide students basic signing skills that will enable them to participate in simple signing conversations. In addition, students will learn Deaf culture and proper etiquette when conversing with a Deaf person. Prerequisites: None
Class Material needed: Educational Membership to asldeafined.com ($12.00)
American Sign Language 2: $675 ($67.50 per month)
This course will provide students advanced signing skills that will enable them to participate in complex signing conversations. In addition, students will learn Deaf culture and proper etiquette when conversing with a Deaf person. Prerequisites: ASL 1
Elective Courses
High School Theology I High School: $100 ($10.00 per month) Pastor Chris Gober
Theology is the study of God, and in Theology One we explore many aspects of Christian belief about God. Covering all three persons of the Trinity, the good news of Jesus, the nature of sin, the free gift of salvation, and so much more. Textbook: R. T. Kendall, Understanding Theology, Volume One (Ross-shire, Great Britain: Christian Focus, 1996)
Prerequisites: None
High School Theology II: $100 ($10 per month) Pastor Chris Gober
Basketball Skills: $675 ($67.50 per month) LaTonya Romanazzi
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
The focus of this basketball program is to teach each player the basic fundamental skills that are needed to compete successfully in basketball.
Prerequisites: None
Theater I:$675 ($67.50 per month) M. and G. Brannon
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
The objective of this class is for students to gain confidence in their ability to speak and perform in front of an audience. Side effects may include increased creativity, better listening skills, and improved memorization, empathy, and flexibility.
Many shy and introverted kids enjoy playing a character and having words provided for them instead of struggling with what to say. Our prayer is that this class ministers to your children by growing their confidence and tapping into sides of themselves they didn’t know they had.
Class structure will include monologue work, scene studies, and improv. We plan to have a lot of fun.
Prerequisites: None
Adulting 101:$675 ($67.50 per month) M. and G. Brannon
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Have you seen that meme that says “I’m so glad I’m learning to do parallelograms instead of taxes. That will really come in handy come parallelogram season”?
That’s the spirit behind this class. Not that parallelograms don’t have their place, but many high school graduates fly the coop and end up discovering a world where they feel unequipped to function. We want to go through some of the fundamentals of adulting, to impart some knowledge that most of us take for granted but can give confidence to young people who want to feel ahead of the game.
We’ll be using Dave Ramsey’s new Home School curriculum to learn the basics of budgeting and personal finance.
We’ll be talking about Health Insurance - Healthcare is a disaster and we couldn’t decipher it if we tried but we will at least cover the basics- What is a deductible, premium, copay, and alternatives to traditional health plans.
We’ll even be looking at some car maintenance tips so your student will know what to do with a flat tire or check engine light.
Teen Talk - A few minutes each class will be spent discussing and role-playing things like- how to introduce yourself and make small talk, good manners and etiquette, how to establish a good reputation, how to greet parents of your friends when going to hang out at their home, etc.
These are the types of topics we’ll be tackling, and we’ll be doing regular AMA’s (Ask Me Anything) so we can help these students avoid some of the mistakes we’ve made and learn some valuable lessons sooner rather than later.
Marketing: $675 ($67.50 per month) S. Slack
Supply fee ($15)
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Students will be introduced to basic marketing concepts, trends in marketing and digital marketing.
Prerequisites: None
Introduction to Sewing $675 ($67.50 per month)
$50 supply
Introduction to Sewing will focus on several aspects of the sewing hobby and industry. The course will be broken into four units covering hand sewing skills, sewing machine anatomy/maintenance, garment construction, and quilt construction. Within each of these units, we will cover various topics that will all coincide with a specific unit project. Each student will construct two projects per unit to solidify and master the skills learned during the unit study. Sewing is a hobby that allows for fun projects, teaches you to be more self-sufficient, and even opens opportunities in entrepreneurial endeavors!
High School Woodworking $337.50 ($33.50 per month)
This class meets once per week Aug-December
$75 supply fee
Intro to Missions: $100 ($10 per month)
Using a hands on learning style combined with real world experience, students will study the historical, social and practical work of the missionary.
Theology is the study of God, and in Theology One we explore many aspects of Christian belief about God. Covering all three persons of the Trinity, the good news of Jesus, the nature of sin, the free gift of salvation, and so much more. Textbook: R. T. Kendall, Understanding Theology, Volume One (Ross-shire, Great Britain: Christian Focus, 1996)
Prerequisites: None
High School Theology II: $100 ($10 per month) Pastor Chris Gober
Basketball Skills: $675 ($67.50 per month) LaTonya Romanazzi
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
The focus of this basketball program is to teach each player the basic fundamental skills that are needed to compete successfully in basketball.
Prerequisites: None
Theater I:$675 ($67.50 per month) M. and G. Brannon
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
The objective of this class is for students to gain confidence in their ability to speak and perform in front of an audience. Side effects may include increased creativity, better listening skills, and improved memorization, empathy, and flexibility.
Many shy and introverted kids enjoy playing a character and having words provided for them instead of struggling with what to say. Our prayer is that this class ministers to your children by growing their confidence and tapping into sides of themselves they didn’t know they had.
Class structure will include monologue work, scene studies, and improv. We plan to have a lot of fun.
Prerequisites: None
Adulting 101:$675 ($67.50 per month) M. and G. Brannon
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Have you seen that meme that says “I’m so glad I’m learning to do parallelograms instead of taxes. That will really come in handy come parallelogram season”?
That’s the spirit behind this class. Not that parallelograms don’t have their place, but many high school graduates fly the coop and end up discovering a world where they feel unequipped to function. We want to go through some of the fundamentals of adulting, to impart some knowledge that most of us take for granted but can give confidence to young people who want to feel ahead of the game.
We’ll be using Dave Ramsey’s new Home School curriculum to learn the basics of budgeting and personal finance.
We’ll be talking about Health Insurance - Healthcare is a disaster and we couldn’t decipher it if we tried but we will at least cover the basics- What is a deductible, premium, copay, and alternatives to traditional health plans.
We’ll even be looking at some car maintenance tips so your student will know what to do with a flat tire or check engine light.
Teen Talk - A few minutes each class will be spent discussing and role-playing things like- how to introduce yourself and make small talk, good manners and etiquette, how to establish a good reputation, how to greet parents of your friends when going to hang out at their home, etc.
These are the types of topics we’ll be tackling, and we’ll be doing regular AMA’s (Ask Me Anything) so we can help these students avoid some of the mistakes we’ve made and learn some valuable lessons sooner rather than later.
Marketing: $675 ($67.50 per month) S. Slack
Supply fee ($15)
This class meets one time per week Aug-May
Students will be introduced to basic marketing concepts, trends in marketing and digital marketing.
Prerequisites: None
Introduction to Sewing $675 ($67.50 per month)
$50 supply
Introduction to Sewing will focus on several aspects of the sewing hobby and industry. The course will be broken into four units covering hand sewing skills, sewing machine anatomy/maintenance, garment construction, and quilt construction. Within each of these units, we will cover various topics that will all coincide with a specific unit project. Each student will construct two projects per unit to solidify and master the skills learned during the unit study. Sewing is a hobby that allows for fun projects, teaches you to be more self-sufficient, and even opens opportunities in entrepreneurial endeavors!
High School Woodworking $337.50 ($33.50 per month)
This class meets once per week Aug-December
$75 supply fee
Intro to Missions: $100 ($10 per month)
Using a hands on learning style combined with real world experience, students will study the historical, social and practical work of the missionary.