Course Descriptions and Policies

Teachers & Classes: Our teachers are committed Christians who have experience teaching, are knowledgeable in their subject matter, and are excited to teach your children. Our courses are designed to assist you with homeschooling. Redeemer is not a “school” as defined by the state of Kansas. The “school” your child attends is your homeschool. We offer courses to assist you with your homeschooling.

Homework Expectations:

Students are expected to complete homework assigned by their course teachers. Homework expectations will be greater for students who are older. 4th-7th grade classes should expect 10-30 minutes of homework per schoolday when not in class, the 8th grade classes should expect 20-35 minutes of homework per schoolday when not in class, and the high schoolers should expect 20-60 minutes of homework per schoolday when not in class. Tests or quizzes may be given, depending on the class.

Grading Assignments/Course Grades:

Course teachers will grade assigned work, but ultimately, since each parent is the official teacher for their student, each parent decides their student’s final grade for the class. Course teachers will provide graded information to help parents make that determination.

Tuition and Fees:

For classes that meet two days per week: Tuition is $450 per class (for the year).

For classes that meet one day per week: Tuition is $225 per class (for the year).

Full-time students receive 10% off tuition.

Tuition covers teacher compensation, facilities rental, and group insurance. There are no additional fundraising or parent volunteering requirements. There are opportunities for tuition assistance through parent work hours. Please contact us for available opportunities.

There is a textbook/supply fee of $100 per class. Textbooks, Classroom Project Supplies, and Art Supplies will be provided. You will still need to provide standard school supplies such as paper, calculators, pencils, notebooks, etc.

We plan to have a drama production for grades 6-12. In order to participate in the production, a student must be enrolled in at least one course. Signups will occur later.

To secure a spot in a class, a $200 deposit per class is due at the time of enrollment. The deposit will be applied toward your total tuition due, but it will not be refunded if you decide not to attend. It will be refunded if a class is not able to be offered due to low enrollment. Returning students will have priority placement until April 15.

Tuition must be paid in full by August 1 and is non-refundable.

Part Time Students Study Hall Room:

If your student is not enrolled in a class for part of the day, they must either be enrolled in our supervised Study Hall, or they must not be in the building. They cannot remain in the building between/before/after their classes during Redeemer hours unless they are enrolled in Study Hall. A supervised study hall room will be available for students who are taking classes part-time and have time in between classes during which they need a place to stay and do homework. There will be a $100 fee per hour for using this space, as it will be supervised by an adult. Participation in study hall does not count toward the 10% off full-time student discount.

Tech Policy and Behavioral Policy:

Tech Policy: Redeemer will be a cellphone-free and smart-tech-free environment. If students bring cell phones or smart tech with them, they should have them turned off and inside their bags at all times. If students have their devices out, even if they are not using them, the device will be confiscated until the end of the school day. If a student has an item confiscated more than once, a fee may be imposed and parents will be notified. The purpose of this policy is to create a space where students interact with one another and their teachers face-to-face in conversation, rather than through a screen. Our teachers will not form any group texts or chats with students that would require them to use a phone or tablet. However, older students may find it beneficial to utilize the internet for research for some assignments. Guidance on using the internet well for research will be provided, and parents will be notified if an assignment might benefit from internet use.

Behavioral Policy: These courses are designed to help students learn. If a student does not wish to be in the course and exhibits disruptive behavior, and/or is disruptive in a way that causes themselves or other students to be unable to learn, or teachers unable to effectively teach, parents will be notified and decisions will be made as to the best course of action.

Social Community:

We plan to build a robust social community for all students attending classes at Redeemer. As such, we will have social events throughout the year. Our goal is to build one another up in love, and to create an opportunity for students and their families to come together and be part of a local homeschool community.

4th and 5th Grade Course Information

Course Information: Some classes meet both days per week, and some classes meet only one day per week. Tuition for classes that meet two days per week is $450, and classes that meet one day per week is $225. (Book/supply fee of $100 per class; no other class fees. 10% discount for full-time enrollment.) Most classes will have 10-30 minutes of homework per school day. Language Arts will have more than others; some weeks other classes may have less.

4th/5th Grade Science: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will learn about scientists and scientific discoveries from Pythagoras to da Vinci.

4th/5th Grade Language Arts: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will read novels over the course of the year and will discuss literature concepts, vocabulary, and writing. Students will also learn grammar and spelling. In-class activities will be fun and interactive.

4/5th Grade History: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. This class will explore the ancient world and cultural contexts of the Old Testament events. Students will learn the historical backgrounds of many Bible stories, gaining a new appreciation for the Biblical text along the way. Students will have hands-on projects and activities, along with reading assignments.

4/5th Grade Art: This class meets on Wednesdays only. This class will cover the Elements of Art with a variety of projects. Students will learn fundamental art concepts along with an appreciation of art and beauty.

4/5th Grade Drama: This class meets on Fridays only. This class will offer students the opportunity to participate in theater games and mini skits throughout the year. There will be some small performances.

6th and 7th Grade Course Information

6th/7th Literature and Writing: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will read novels over the course of the year and will discuss literature concepts, grammar, vocabulary, and writing. In-class activities will be fun and interactive.

6th/7th History: The Classical World: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will explore the cultural contexts of many New Testament events, as they will study the Greek and Roman classical world. Students will have hands-on projects and activities, along with reading assignments and mapwork.

6th/7th Grade Science: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will learn about scientists and scientific discoveries from Pythagoras to da Vinci, which corresponds with the time period they’re learning about in their history class.

Pre-Algebra: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will use Saxon Algebra 1/2, which thoroughly teaches Pre-Algebra concepts. The instructor is an expert at explaining concepts clearly and patiently. For any grade student ready for Pre-Algebra.

Art 1: Introduction to Media: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 6-12th graders. This class will cover an introduction to different art media. Students will learn fundamental art concepts along with an appreciation of art and beauty.

Art: Advanced Drawing: This class meets on Wednesdays only and is for 6-12th graders. This class will cover drawing and rendering with an emphasis on realism. Students should have taken at least one other art class before.

Strategy Games: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 6-8th graders. This class will offer students the chance to play board games and strategy games with one another. All of the games will be educational or strategic in nature, and will reinforce deduction skills, and other educational concepts in a fun environment.

Drama: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for 6-8th graders. This class will allow students to learn different drama and theater skills during class, and give small production(s) during the schoolyear. (This is a separate class from the main theater production that Redeemer students will be offered to participate in, which will be an extracurricular production.)

8th Grade Course Information

8th Grade Literature & Composition: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will continue to improve their writing skills, will increase their vocabulary, and will refine grammar skills. Students will read and discuss novels over the course of the year and will learn and discuss literature concepts and terms.

Pre-Algebra: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 1/2, which thoroughly teaches Pre-Algebra concepts. The instructor is an expert at explaining concepts clearly and patiently. For any grade student ready for Pre-Algebra.

Algebra 1: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 1, which thoroughly teaches Algebra 1 concepts. The instructor is an expert at explaining concepts clearly and patiently. For any grade student ready for Algebra 1.

8th Grade History: The Medieval World: This class meets on Wednesdays only. This class will explore the Medieval world and the events leading up to the Reformation.

Science Experiments: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 8-12th graders. Students will learn how to conduct science experiments and present scientific evidence. Students will have a science fair presentation.

Art I: Introduction to Media: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 6-12th graders. This class will cover an introduction to different art media. Students will learn fundamental art concepts along with an appreciation of art and beauty.

Art: Advanced Drawing: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 6-12th graders. This class will cover drawing and rendering with an emphasis on realism. Students should have taken at least one other art class before taking this class.

Strategy Games: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 6-8th graders. This class will offer students the chance to play board games and strategy games. All of the games will be educational or strategic in nature, and will reinforce deduction skills and other educational concepts in a fun environment.

8th Grade Science: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for 8th graders. Students will explore scientific history and concepts firmly rooted in a biblical perspective and solid scientific information as it guides students through scientific concepts. This class will prepare 8th graders for high school level Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

STEM Activities and Building Projects: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for 8-12th graders. This class will be hands-on building projects, mostly STEM-related.

Drama: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for 6-8th graders. This class will allow students to learn different drama and theater skills during class, and give small production(s). (This is a separate class from the main theater production that Redeemer students will be offered to participate in, which will be an extracurricular production.)

9th/10th Grade Course Information

9th/10th Grade Literature and Composition: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will continue to improve their writing skills, will learn Greek & Latin roots for vocabulary improvement, and will refine grammar skills. Students will also read and discuss novels, learning literature concepts and terms.

9th/10th Grade Theology: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will cover all the topics of classic systematic theology, including the doctrines of God, Man, Sin, Redemption, and Last Things, using Everyone’s a Theologian, by RC Sproul.

Algebra 1: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 1, which thoroughly teaches Algebra 1 concepts. For any grade student ready for Algebra 1.

Algebra 2: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 2, which thoroughly teaches Algebra 2 concepts. For any grade student ready for Algebra 2.

Algebra 2.5: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 2, which thoroughly teaches Algebra 2 concepts. This course will begin in the middle of the Algebra 2 book, and it is designed for students who have started Algebra 2, but either did not make it all the way through the book, or who did make it through the book, but who struggled and could use another year before moving on to Pre-Calculus. The instructor is an expert at explaining math concepts clearly and patiently.

9th/10th Grade History: The Medieval World: This class meets on Fridays only. This class will explore the Medieval world and the events leading up to the Reformation.

Biology: Anatomy: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for high schoolers. Students will learn from a Christian science curriculum that explores the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems. This course does not cover the reproductive system.

Science Experiments: This class meets on Wednesdays only, and is for 8-12th graders. This class will learn about how to conduct science experiments and present scientific evidence. Students will have a science fair presentation.

STEM Activities and Building Projects: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for 8-12th graders. This class will be hands-on building projects, mostly STEM-related.

Art: Textiles: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for high schoolers. This class will cover textile art – sewing, weaving, and other textiles will be explored.

Latin I: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for high schoolers. Students will learn first year Latin. Students should expect to complete one hour of homework per day.

11th/12th Grade Course Information

11th/12th Grade Literature and Writing: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will continue to improve their writing skills, will learn Greek & Latin roots for vocabulary improvement, and will refine grammar skills on Wednesdays; students will focus on literature, primarily poetry, on Fridays.

11th/12th Grade Logic and Public Speaking: This class meets both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will be for 11th and 12th graders. Students will learn classical logic skills, along with public speaking skills.

11th/12th Grade Theology: This class meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will be for 11th and 12th graders. This class will cover all the topics of classic systematic theology, including the doctrines of God, Man, Sin, Redemption, and Last Things using Everyone’s a Theologian, by RC Sproul.

Algebra 1: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 1, which thoroughly teaches Algebra 1 concepts. For any grade student ready for Algebra 1.

Algebra 2: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Algebra 2, which thoroughly teaches Algebra 2 concepts. For any grade student ready for Algebra 2.

Pre-Calculus: This course meets on both Wednesdays and Fridays, and will use Saxon Advanced Mathematics, which thoroughly teaches Pre-Calculus concepts. The instructor is an expert at explaining math concepts clearly and patiently. For any grade student ready for Pre-Calculus.

STEM Activities and Building Projects: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for 8-12th graders. This class will be hands-on building projects, mostly STEM-related.

Art: Textiles: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for high schoolers. This class will cover textile art – sewing, weaving, and other textiles will be explored.

Latin I: This class meets on Fridays only, and is for high schoolers. Students will learn first year Latin. Students should expect to complete one hour of homework per day.

Statement of Faith

We are a Christian organization. This Statement of Faith is included with the enrollment form and must be signed and returned as part of the admission process.

This Statement of Faith adopted by Redeemer Homeschool Academy is limited to primary Christian doctrine. Primary Christian doctrine is that which is central to all Christian churches and sets Christianity apart from other faiths. We teach primary Christian doctrine only, directing students to Scripture and their parents for guidance in forming secondary beliefs.

We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God created, sustains, and rules all things. All creation exists for and attests to His glory.
We believe that God has revealed himself and his truth in both nature and in Scripture. We believe the Bible alone to be the word of God, the ultimate and infallible authority for faith and practice.
We believe that Jesus Christ, the Living Word, became flesh through His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit and His virgin birth. He who is true God became true man united in one Person forever. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. On the third day He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, where, at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He now is our High Priest and Mediator.
We believe that all human beings are sinners by nature and by choice, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful humans, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely necessary.
We believe that salvation is by grace through faith alone in Christ alone, and that faith without works is dead.
We believe that the Holy Spirit has come to glorify Christ and to apply the saving work of Christ to our hearts, He gives new life to us, empowers and imparts gifts to us for service. He instructs and guides us into all truth, and seals us for the day of redemption.
We believe in the spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ, and in the primacy of the local church as the place where believers should live out this unity.
We believe that God created us male and female in His image; that gender identity may not be detached from the biological sex of the human body; that marriage is a covenantal, procreative union of one man and one woman; and that God intends for children to be raised and nurtured in an environment that honors these distinctions. We believe that sexual union is to be exclusive to covenantal, heterosexual marriage.
We believe that Jesus Christ will come again to earth - personally, visibly, and bodily - to judge the living and the dead, and to consummate history and the eternal plan of God.