Leadership Preparation
Project-based and experiential learning are encouraged in all classrooms across our academy, and enrichment courses are no exception. We believe in the importance of teaching the whole person, including like skills that go beyond the academic and stretch into the future of a person's life, preparing each student to stand out as a leader no matter what his or her career. For this reason, we have made some of our life skills courses required during a student's enrollment at Lamplighter Academy. You will notice that the life skills courses are heavily discounted to make sure every family can afford these vital courses. All required courses are marked with an asterisk and only one is necessary per 2 semesters. Most courses are one day a week, with the exception of Math and Spanish which are better learned daily, thus have a two-day per week class period.
All prices listed are monthly.
*Apologetics - Worldview & World Religions
15 weeks - 1/2 credit - $30
Students will gain an understanding of the concept of worldviews, what is a Biblical Christian worldview and contrast that with current cultural and religious worldviews in today's society.
*Apologetics - Foundations of Christian Faith
15 weeks - 1/2 credit - $30
Art - Intermediate Drawing and Sketching
15 weeks - 1/2 credit - $50
Practice the fundamentals of drawing, shading and sketching, from cartoon characters to plein air scenes. Master the art of how to visualize the lines in any scene and put it down on paper like you see it in your mind.
Art - Calligraphy
15 weeks - 1/2 credit - $50
Learn the beautiful and elegant style of writing and expression that fascinates the eyes of it's beholder. Students will learn several styles of calligraphy from old to modern. This course is open to students of all ages, even parents!
Art - Masters Art
14 Weeks - 1/2 credit - $50
Students will learn the personal story of several of the Master painters through the ages and paint their own masterpieces in the style of each artist.
*Financial Peace
15 weeks - 1/2 credit - $30
One of our few required courses, this class comes at a steep discount (75% off) to make it attainable for every family. The wisdom gleaned in this course sets every student up for a successful financial future no matter what their future salary. The tools and knowledge gained in this course will help prevent students from making some big financial mistakes during their growing years and set them up as leaders who have the freedom to invest in the kingdom of God.
*Health
15 weeks - 1/2 credit - $55
Total Health covers all of the important topics required to complete this required credit for graduation, with the added bonus that it's taught from a Christian perspective and reaches the heart behind the choices we make in regards to our health. This is a great opportunity for encouraging group conversation in reference to one's personal health.
Logic
30 weeks - 1 credit - $55
Logic can become a secret weapon and lay a foundation to how one views the world and thinks through every statement he or she is faced with. In this course the student gains an understanding of properly defining terms within an argument, how to form and interpret logical statements, analyzing arguments in normal English and how to identify fallacies. Students walk away with the ability to understand statements they hear in everyday language and figure out whether or not those statements lead to truth, a valuable tool in today's persuasive and opinion driven media. While this course can be taken for high school credit, it is one of the required courses that can be taken during middle school.
Music - Guitar
15 weeks - 1/2 credit - $100 (monthly private lessons on campus)
Come learn the basics of playing the guitar. Students will become familiar with chords, strum patterns and even finger picking. They will have an introduction to reading lead notes from tablature, as well as chord charts for rhythm guitar.
Music - Piano
15 weeks - 1/2 credit - $100 (monthly private lessons on campus)
Bring your ukulele and learn how to make fun music. Students will be taught notes, chords, strum patterns and how to read a basic song chart.
SAT Prep / ACT Prep {SAT - Fall, ACT - Spring Semester}
15 weeks - 1/2 credit - $65
ACT Prep is designed to provide students with all of the skills necessary to effectively navigate the testing process and strategically prepare for test day success. Students will learn specific test-taking tools in each of the four sections of the ACT: English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. Students will also have the opportunity to practice with official ACT tests administered from prior years in order to see firsthand the unique way that the ACT structures questions on the exam.
Spanish 1
30 weeks - 1 credit - $65 - M/Th Class
Students will learn Spanish in a group setting, including introductory vocabulary, the basics of grammar, and having the opportunity to practice conversations in person. This course meets two days per week in order to keep accountability for daily practice and to provide the structure and availability to work toward fluency.
Spanish 2
30 weeks - 1 credit - $65 - M/Th Class
Students will learn Spanish in a group setting, learning intermediate vocabulary and grammar, and having the opportunity to practice conversations in person. This course meets two days per week in order to keep accountability for daily practice and to provide the structure and availability to work toward fluency. Prerequisite to have already taken Spanish 1.
All prices listed are monthly, four months per semester. Every course includes class instruction, assignments for home days, correcting and grading completed on community days, and the amount of credit listed per course, along with community chapel which is free to all enrolled students. Please contact us at lamplighteracademyinfo@gmail.com to request a family application or to speak to someone about tuition assistance as needed. Our hope is that all students who desire to grow into Christian leaders may attend our academy regardless of financial ability. All prices are subject to change at any time, at the discretion of Lamplighter Academy Board of Directors.