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Subject: Foreign Language
Class: Beginning Spanish
Grades: K - 2nd
Teacher : Kristina Almaguer
Contact: 847.608-1771
Students: Minimum 6- Maximum 15

 

Description:
New themes are presented every session, providing students with exposure to different topics while reinforcing basic vocabulary and conversation skills. Students continually enrolled in the program will never repeat the same theme. I will implement gradual immersion and use games, songs and hands-on activities to encourage and motivate young students.

Fee:
$5.00 per child/class plus a one time $10.00 material fee this semester. .

Subject: Foreign Language
Class: Beginning Spanish
Grades: 3rd -- 5th
Teacher : Kristina Almaguer
Contact: 847.608-1771
Students: Minimum 4- Maximum 12

 

Description:
This class is for middle school students and high school students who are not yet ready for an intense high school level foreign language course. We will study basic vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Students should expect to spend at least one-half hour each weekday on coursework and memorization with parental supervision. They are encouraged to practice outside of class with a classmate or family member.

Required Materials:
3-ring notebook, Spanish-English dictionary

About the Teacher:
I graduated from Trinity International University with a double major in Biblical Studies and psychology, and a minor in Spanish. I have four boys, ages 7 through 22. I have homeschooled since 1989.

Fee:
$5.00 per child/class, plus a one-time $10.00 material fee per semester

Subject: Foreign Language
Class: Spanish 1
Grades: 9th -- 12th
Teacher : Marcia Thomas
Contact: 847.608.0477
Students: Minimum 6 - Maximum 15

 

Description:
This is a two-semester, high school credit course, covering a full first-year Spanish curriculum. We will meet for one and one-half hours on Monday, then I will assign work for the students to complete at home. Students should plan on spending at least one hour each weekday to complete coursework and vocabulary memorization. I am available during the week for phone calls and questions. This is a fun and useful class for motivated, disciplined students.

Required Materials:
Bob Jones Spanish I for Christian Schools (2nd Edition) textbook and Activities Manual; Spanish/English Dictionary; 3-ring notebook for corrected homework, plus filler paper for note-taking.

About the Teacher:
I graduated from Trinity International University with a double major in Biblical Studies and psychology, and a minor in Spanish. I have four boys, ages 8 through 23. I have homeschooled since 1989.

Fee:
$5.00 per child/class, plus a one-time $15.00 material fee each semester

Subject: Foreign Language
Class: Basic Spanish
Grades: 6th -- 12th
Teacher : Yanet Rodriguez
Contact: 847-608-8340
Students: Minimum 5 - Maximum 15

 

Description:
This class is for middle school students and high school students who are not yet ready for an intense high school level foreign language course. We will study basic vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Students should expect to spend at least one-half hour each weekday on coursework and memorization with parental supervision. They are encouraged to practice outside of class with a classmate or family member.

Required Materials:
3-ring notebook, Spanish-English dictionary

Fee:
$5.00 per child/class, plus a one-time $15.00 material fee each semester

Subject: Foreign Language
Class: Conversational Spanish
Grades: 7th -- 12th
Teacher : Mimi Claros
Contact: 847-931-7836
Students: TBA - Maximum 12

 

Description:
In this class, students with previous Spanish training will learn to combine words and converse. They will learn how to introduce and describe themselves, as well as carry on basic conversation. Students will receive a monthly newsletter to take home, which will include additional activities.

Required Materials:
3-ring notebook, Spanish-English dictionary

About the Teacher:
I was born in Bulgaria, and have lived in the United States for 11 years. I speak 10 languages, and have worked as a translator and interpreter. I have been teaching children for many years, including teaching foreign languages at other home school organizations.

Fee:
$5.00 per child/class, plus a one-time $9.00 material fee each semester