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2nd Grade The Wonderful World of Travel Pack your bags and come travel along with us as we learn about the amazing world that God has made! Requirements Not applicable Weekly Tuition $30/week for the 1st child and $25/week for any children thereafter per family. Activity Fee The activity fee for 2nd grade is $40.00. Your child's instructor will send a classroom welcome letter and will include how and when these fees will be collected. Teacher Katie Dillard Description Hola! Come travel the world with us as we learn all about the seven continents and many of the countries within them. This interactive unit will be full of hands-on projects as we dive into different cultures. We will be learning about what they wear, eat, and live like through different materials. So pack your bags and come travel along with us as we learn about the amazing world that God has made! Previous Item Next Item Enroll Your Student Today! Secure your classes and get excited to join KDO students at our weekly homeschool co-op. Submit your Application Today!

Elementary Class Descriptions Understanding the Course Catalog Class Status: Open Enrollment A class marked "OPEN ENROLLMENT" is available for applications but not yet confirmed. It will be marked GO once the enrollment requirement is met. Class Status: GO If a class is marked "GO" and still has availability, students may continue to apply until the class is full. Class Status: Full When a class reaches max capacity, it will be marked "GO - FULL; JOIN THE WAITLIST." Families may join the waitlist and will be contacted if a spot becomes available. Class Status: Cancelled If a class does not meet the enrollment requirement, it will be marked "CANCELLED". Class Status: GO - Full; Join the Waitlist Expanding Our Horizons Kindergarten Together we'll explore God's world and our role in it through fun and exciting hands-on activities that promote communication, cooperation, mutual respect, empathy Read More Class Status: GO - Full; Join the Waitlist Animals in God's Creation 1st Grade We will become little scientists as we investigate all different types of animals. Read More Class Status: GO - Full; Join the Waitlist The Wonderful World of Travel 2nd Grade Pack your bags and come travel along with us as we learn about the amazing world that God has made! Read More Class Status: GO - Full; Join the Waitlist Adventures in PA History 3rd/4th Grade We are going on an exciting adventure through time as we study Pennsylvania History. Read More Class Status: GO - Full; Join the Waitlist Ancient Civilizations and the Bible 5th/6th Grade Read More Sneak Peek Inside The Classroom Our approach is intentionally active and experiential. Students retain more—and enjoy learning more—when they are engaged physically, creatively, and socially. Each year, students at KDO Academy may: Travel the trails west during Westward Expansion Relive the Middle Ages with knights and castles Experience a colorful Chinese parade Explore the rainforests and discover God’s unique creatures Journey through all 50 states Launch into outer space Participate in group games, themed activities, and classroom celebrations Complete hands-on projects, crafts, and presentations Students are encouraged to think deeply, problem-solve, create, explore, and collaborate—all while learning from a biblical worldview. Enroll your Child to Secure their Space Today!

Kindergarten Expanding Our Horizons Together we'll explore God's world and our role in it through fun and exciting hands-on activities that promote communication, cooperation, mutual respect, empathy Requirements Along with turning 5 years old before the end of September, children entering the Kindergarten class should be able to: Follow rules and routines at home. Sustain attention to a single task over a period of time (including listening to a story and completing a craft or other activity for 15 minutes). Understand and follow simple directions (complete 3 step directions with little to no reminders). There will be a 4-week trial period when your child starts Kindergarten for the teacher to assess and determine if your child demonstrates the ability to handle the class routines and activities as well as to evaluate his/her ability to interact appropriately with his/her peers. Weekly Tuition $30/week for the 1st child and $25/week for any children thereafter per family. Activity Fee The activity fee for Kindergarten is $40.00. Your child's instructor will send a classroom welcome letter and will include how and when these fees will be collected. Teacher Kammy Dart Description Come join the kindergarten adventure and explore the world around you. We will learn about a variety of seasonal themes, holidays, transportation, and many wonderful aspects of God’s creation while participating in a variety of activities that help develop social, physical, and academic skills. Join in the fun of learning, bringing your curiosity and eagerness to grow and create. Previous Item Next Item Enroll Your Student Today! Secure your classes and get excited to join KDO students at our weekly homeschool co-op. Submit your Application Today!

Theology Learn Biblical Truth in a clear and systematic way. Description This class will focus on learning Biblical Truth in a clear and systematic way. Using Charles C. Ryrie’s Basic Theology as a guide, the goal of this class is to increase your student's understanding of GOD, how He has set things in order and how that order touches every area of our lives. We will focus on Who God Is, How He reveals Himself, The Trinity, The Holy Spirit, Angels, Our Adversary, The Gospel, The Armor of GOD and much more. Class time will consist of Bible reading, teaching and class discussion. Homework will be to “Ponder and Respond,” where the students will be asked to ponder a topic and respond with their thoughts and a scripture to back it up. A Bible is required for class. This class is geared for High School but a mature bridge student may be considered. Class Status Class Status: Open Enrollment Instructor Rachel Bowser Credits 0.5 Credit Period Period 2B: 10:40 - 11:40am Term 1st Semester Requirements and Prerequisites - (if applicable) Text Required: A Bible Weekly Tuition $8/week Class Fees paid directly to the instructor N/A Previous Item Next Item Ready to Secure your Classes? Secure their spot in the courses they’re excited about, and let’s prepare together for a year filled with discovery, friendship, and Christ-centered learning. We can’t wait to welcome your family into another incredible KDO semester! APPLY NOW

Cookie Decorating Beginner friendly course leads students through the process of both baking and decorating cookies. Description Making picture worthy cookies doesn't have to be complicated and frustrating. Over the course of the semester this beginner friendly course will lead students through the process of both baking and decorating delicious sugar cookies. Through hands on experience students will be exposed to multiple decorating techniques as well as learning the dynamics of icing texture and consistency. There will be minimal homework and plenty of pretty treats to take home to share, including holiday and seasonal themes. Class Status Class Status: GO - Class will run Instructor Melissa Lohss Credits Period Period 1: 8:15 - 9:30am Term 1st Semester Requirements and Prerequisites - (if applicable) Weekly Tuition $8/week Class Fees paid directly to the instructor $25 for supplies. Previous Item Next Item Ready to Secure your Classes? Secure their spot in the courses they’re excited about, and let’s prepare together for a year filled with discovery, friendship, and Christ-centered learning. We can’t wait to welcome your family into another incredible KDO semester! APPLY NOW

Artists This art class is for the student who enjoys art and wants to limit work to the classroom. Description This is a class geared for the student who enjoys art but does not have a lot of time outside of class for homework. The semester will be divided up into 4 different units. Each unit will be focused on one of 4 different mediums and one or more artists. Students will be given several projects ideas based on the medium and artist. Students will choose a project and work on it in class for the next 3 weeks. Homework will not be assigned, however; the student is welcome to work on their project at home as time allows, and will be expected to finish the project started in class. Students will bring supplies from a master supply list. A log will be provided for the student and parent to record logged art hours. Students will be graded on being prepared with supplies, project, completed log, and readiness to work with a good attitude. Class Status Class Status: Open Enrollment Instructor Glenda Conklin Credits Period Period 2B: 10:40 - 11:40am Term 1st Semester Requirements and Prerequisites - (if applicable) Required Supplies: No text Supply List will be provided Weekly Tuition $8/week Class Fees paid directly to the instructor $5.00 Materials and Copies Fee (per Semester) Previous Item Next Item Ready to Secure your Classes? Secure their spot in the courses they’re excited about, and let’s prepare together for a year filled with discovery, friendship, and Christ-centered learning. We can’t wait to welcome your family into another incredible KDO semester! APPLY NOW

3rd/4th Grade Adventures in PA History We are going on an exciting adventure through time as we study Pennsylvania History. Requirements Not applicable Weekly Tuition $30/week for the 1st child and $25/week for any children thereafter per family. Activity Fee The activity fee is $40.00. Your child's instructor will send a classroom welcome letter and will include how and when these fees will be collected. Teacher Laura Page, Donielle Hatt Description We are going on an exciting adventure through time as we study Pennsylvania History. We will study the Native Americans that lived here, William Penn, and the role that Pennsylvania had in the Civil War. Plus many other interesting facts about Pennsylvania. We will be doing many hands-on activities, crafts and a taste test you don’t want to miss! Come join us for a wonderful ride through Pennsylvania History!! Previous Item Next Item Enroll Your Student Today! Secure your classes and get excited to join KDO students at our weekly homeschool co-op. Submit your Application Today!

Accounting: Business Operations Learn the basics, skills and concepts of accounting. Description Learn the basics, skills and concepts of accounting. We will be using QuickBooks Online to set up a service business that any teen can run with lessons that are real to life, not theory. Using real business accounting we will be opening a new company, connecting to Paypal and other banks, categorizing transactions and setting rules, chart of accounts and petty cash, service items, sales tax and service invoices, inventory product items, customizing logo and forms, setting up tags, importing lists, reconciling bank accounts, billing customers, purchases and paying vendors, inventory functions and journal entries. Lastly, students will lean how to run and read business financial reports. KDO has secured access to the Intuit Education Program, which offers complimentary access to QuickBooks Online. This class is an opportunity to advance skills in accounting with an option of a QuickBooks certification by completing an additional course and passing an exam through a third party partner, at an additional cost. Class Status Class Status: GO - Class will run Instructor Jane Eichler Credits 1 Credit Period Period 2B: 10:40 - 11:40am Term 2nd Semester Requirements and Prerequisites - (if applicable) Text and Equipment Required: No text required. We will be using QuickBooks for Educators and a Quickbooks manual will be provided. Laptop - the following browsers are supported: Google Chrome version 78 or newer; Mozilla Firefox version 76 or newer. To preview and print forms on MAC OS, you will also need the Firefox PDF plugin; Microsoft Edge version 79 or newer, Safari version 12 or newer (Mac only); Opera version 68 or newer; Samsung version 10 or newer. Weekly Tuition $10/week Class Fees paid directly to the instructor $12 per student for copies of class materials Previous Item Next Item Ready to Secure your Classes? Secure their spot in the courses they’re excited about, and let’s prepare together for a year filled with discovery, friendship, and Christ-centered learning. We can’t wait to welcome your family into another incredible KDO semester! APPLY NOW

Physical Science Introduces basic concepts from chemistry and physics and preparation for upper-level sciences. Description Physical Science introduces basic concepts from chemistry and physics, providing excellent preparation for upper-level biology, chemistry and physics classes. Class time is divided into one hour of interactive lecture and one hour of interactive lab time with hands-on experimentation. Students will grow as they develop critical thinking, science vocabulary and formal writing skills working on lab reports. This course has two major projects: a science fair first semester and a debate second semester. Because of the calculations and formulas used in this course, it is recommended that students who take this course be at an algebra level in math. Class Status Class Status: GO - Class will run Instructor Christa Miller Credits 1 Credit Period Period 2: 9:35 - 11:40am Term Full Year Requirements and Prerequisites - (if applicable) Text Required: Apologia Exploring Creation with Physical Science Textbook; 4th Edition Weekly Tuition $13/week Class Fees paid directly to the instructor $20 Material Fee Previous Item Next Item Ready to Secure your Classes? Secure their spot in the courses they’re excited about, and let’s prepare together for a year filled with discovery, friendship, and Christ-centered learning. We can’t wait to welcome your family into another incredible KDO semester! APPLY NOW

Assistant Lunch Room Supervisor Schedule / Shift (If Applicable) Key Responsibilities Help the Supervisor in all the duties. Work together to keep the lunch room orderly. Step in when she can’t be there. You will then be in charge. Compensation Discount: $12/week Previous Item Next Item Ready to Volunteer? Serving at KDO Academy is a meaningful way to invest in our students, support our instructors, and strengthen the Christ-centered community that makes our program so special. If you feel led to help—whether through weekly roles, occasional support, or behind-the-scenes service—we would love to have you join us. Fill out the Staff Forms

Spanish I Introduction to Spanish through reading, listening to, creating and dramatizing simple stories. Description Students will be introduced to Spanish through reading simple stories and listening to, creating, dramatizing, and retelling stories as a class. The phrases and verbs taught in this class are based on the 300 most frequent words in the language. Students will also learn a variety of grammatical concepts including present tense, past tenses, articles, infinitives, conditional tense, gerund, reflexive verbs, indirect object pronouns, and verb conjugations within the context of stories. Focus will be on mastery and proficiency through repetition and stories. Homework will include reading and review exercises based on mini-stories to reinforce the vocabulary and structures of the language. We will read and discuss (in Spanish!) 4 mini-novels which include cultural information about native speaking countries. This class counts as a full credit in humanities/foreign language. Class Status Class Status: GO - Full; Join the Waitlist Instructor Emily McCleary Credits 1 Credit Period Period 1: 8:15 - 9:30am Term Full Year Requirements and Prerequisites - (if applicable) Text Required: Curriculum rental includes: Spanish 1 Mini-Stories Textbook, and 4 mini-novels (Pobre Ana, Patricia va a California, Casi se muere, and El viaje de su vida ) Weekly Tuition $10/week Class Fees paid directly to the instructor $20 Rental fee for all required curriculum AND $30 deposit fee (refunded upon acceptable return of books at the end of the KDO year) Total: $50 Rental and Deposit fee both to be paid directly to the instructor on the first day of class . Previous Item Next Item Ready to Secure your Classes? Secure their spot in the courses they’re excited about, and let’s prepare together for a year filled with discovery, friendship, and Christ-centered learning. We can’t wait to welcome your family into another incredible KDO semester! APPLY NOW

STEM I For students who like to know the why and how of engineering and design. Description Science Technology Engineering Mathematics This class with a new teacher is for students who like to know the why and how of engineering and design! In this class, students will work both individually and collaboratively to design and construct working models, such as a hydraulic maze, a magnetic train, a judo bot, a circuit challenge, and more. For most of the projects, students or teams will compete in class to determine which model was the most successful. This class gives students the opportunity to work collaboratively and to build problem-solving skills. Minimal homework will be assigned, but occasionally students may need to finish projects at home. STEM 1 and STEM 2 projects will be different from each other, so students may take one or both semesters. Class Status Class Status: GO - Class will run Instructor Janie Loggins Credits Period Period 3: 12:20 - 1:20pm Term 1st Semester Requirements and Prerequisites - (if applicable) Text Required: No textbooks are required 1” Binder (A multi subject binder is okay.) Weekly Tuition $10/week Class Fees paid directly to the instructor $35 for class supplies (per semester) Previous Item Next Item Ready to Secure your Classes? Secure their spot in the courses they’re excited about, and let’s prepare together for a year filled with discovery, friendship, and Christ-centered learning. We can’t wait to welcome your family into another incredible KDO semester! APPLY NOW