Baroque World and Colonial America, c. 1600-1800 A.D.

The Foundations program follows a history-based outline, integrating the arts, church history, and science to reflect the progression of time and the development of human culture. This program serves as an enrichment opportunity to provide students in grades K-6 with a day of hands on and history-rich activities to enhance their homeschool journey.

Just as the spokes of an umbrella give shape and support to the fabric covering, an integrated understanding of these disciplines is essential to appreciating the "big picture" of God's work throughout time. The Foundations program is designed to convey the idea that an understanding of history is foundational to understanding current events and preparing for the future. Furthermore, a person's worldview (the ideas which govern how one relates to God, people, and events) will determine how he lives his life. This program is predicated on the idea that a Biblical worldview is essential to understanding the purposes of God in the life of man.

When the engaging classroom presentation is complemented by comprehensive home study, students will be challenged to see the world through a Biblical lens and encouraged to live accordingly. Parents receive an Academic Resource Guide that provides an opportunity for a rich at-home experience. Parents can then fully develop the academic lesson, choosing from a wide variety of activities and assignments to tailor learning to their child's strengths. A weekly Mentoring Moment segment guides parents in helping their children grow in wisdom and grasp the spiritual application. This important dialogue framework is an exceptional opportunity for dad to participate in the homeschooling process through relevant family discussion. Older students are then encouraged to practice the skill of journaling by further considering related 'prompts'. This is intended to better prepare them for the requirements of many higher education classes. The Character Corner assists parents in applying the practical application of the lesson with the goal to help students of all ages see there really is good reason for academic pursuits and understanding spiritual truths!

The K-1 Foundations class follows the same basic timeline as the older students using age-appropriate, hands-on activities to engage and teach the children. This is serious FUN! Teachers, with assistants, do all the messy, gooey, glittery projects you don't want to do at home. Children learn songs and Bible verses, experiment with science, listen to books, make crafts and maps, and reenact events to learn about the major people and events of the period. Because the K-1 class tracks week-by-week with the 2-6 grade classes, families can enjoy learning together in a multi-level environment. The class size is limited to 22 students.

All parents receive an ACADEMIC RESOURCE GUIDE, including a weekly overview of each subject and a variety of Strong Life Activities (ideas for further at-home academic development of the subject material). Literature recommendations are also provided. Add math, phonics or language arts, and you have a complete curriculum aimed at the head AND heart of your child!

New for 2010-11
This year Circle will expand the Foundations program calendar to include 30 weeks of instruction and planned activity days. These new planned activity days will allow the program to bring forward student opportunities and events such as project days and in-house field trips.  

Theme and Courses

The Foundations theme and time period studied for the 2010-11 academic year will be the Baroque World and Colonial America, c. 1600-1800. Students will rotate through the following 50-minute courses:

• Survey of History
• Survey of Church History
• Survey of Science
• Music Appreciation
• Art Appreciation
• Drama Appreciation 

Structure

This program offers a full-day schedule (9:00am - 3:15pm) one day a week for students in grades K-6. Each subject will be addressed in a 50-minute teaching period. The program will include a special self-contained component for the younger students (K-1).

Classes for the first semester will begin on Thursday, August 19, 2010 for the Winter Springs location and Friday, August 20, 2010 for the Winter Park location. The program also includes a twenty-minute general assembly prior to the start of each day and a thirty-minute lunch allowing additional time for student socialization.

Beginning in the 2010-11 school year Circle will be revising the dress code for all students enrolled in classes and programs. The new policy will require students to wear either a short or long sleeve polo shirt. Students will no longer be permitted to wear T-shirts on any of the campus locations. A final copy of the new dress code will be posted later in the spring. 

Locations

• Thursdays at Metro Church in Winter Springs 
• Fridays at Calvary Assembly Church in Winter Park

Registration and Fees

If a program does not have sufficient registration, parents will be contacted and registration fees will be refunded. Class sizes are limited so registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note: program offerings, instructors, and schedules are subject to change.

* Registration fees are due at time of registration and are non-refundable.

** Participation fees may be paid in full by August 1, 2010 or in 10 monthly payments beginning August 1, 2010.