Lincoln Prep
Lincoln Prep began in 2006 to meet the needs of parents who wanted their children to receive a rigorous and relevant education. In order to continue to the meet the needs of today's parents, Lincoln Prep will offer a full suite of virtual classes for the middle school student. Many classes are also are offered at Metro Academic Studies so your student can meet in person if that suits your family. Please reach out with any questions.
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Classes for the 2020 - 2021 Acacademic Year
Grammar and Composition for Sixth Grade and Seventh grade:
This dynamic class is perfect for sixth or seventh grade students. It teaches students the basics and fundamentals of grammar. We also learn and practice how to format a paper in Google Docs. Additionally, students will learn to write a variety of papers including: a personal narrative, a definition essay, an expository essay, a research paper, and a literary analysis. Each student receives personal feedback on his papers so he can learn and grow as a writer. This course blends well with Literature for the Middle School Student to create a complete language arts block. Students should plan on spending 4 hours a week on homework for this course.
Required texts:
Easy Grammar Plus Student Workbook
Fix It! Grammar: Robin Hood
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen
This course meets in person at Metro Academic Studies on Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:30
This course meets via Zoom on Thursdays 10:30 - 11:45
please email Linda Richardson at [email protected] for more information
Grammar and Composition for Seventh and Eight Graders
This class is designed for seventh or eighth grade students. Students will review and build upon their grammar knowledge. Students will learn how to conduct research, craft a thesis, create an outline, and write an essay. Students are actively engaged in the writing process and are supported at every step. Each student receives personal feedback on his papers so he can learn and grow as a writer. This course blends well with Literature for the Middle School Student to create a complete language arts block. Students should plan on spending 4 hours a week on homework for this course.
This course will meet at Metro Academic Studies on Wednesdays 10:45 - 12:15
This course will meet via Zoom on Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:45.
Literature for the Middle School Student
Students will dive into rich and relevant literature while learning how authors use literary terms and devices to make their writing come to life. We will read a variety of literature including novels, short stories, and poetry. Students will be taught how to craft a literary response in clear and guided steps and how to lead and participate in a group discussion. Throughout the year students will work in self-selected literature circles where choice and responsibility are emphasized. This class pairs beautifully with the Grammar and Composition classes for middle school students to create a complete language arts block. Students should expect to spend 4 hours a week on homework.
Booklist:
The Westing Game, Animal Farm, The Pearl, Island of the Blue Dolphins
This course meets at Metro Academic Studies on Mondays 10:30 - 12:45
This class will meet via Zoom on Tuesdays 12:30 - 1:45.
Government and Economics for the Middle School Student
This relevant course will prepare students to be engaged and responsible citizens. We will dive deep into our American past and learn about the foundations of government and study the ideals of our founding fathers. We will study the Constitution and the three branches of government. Special attention will be given to the election process and the electoral college. During the second semester we will use Dave Ramsey's curriculum: Foundations in Personal Finance.
This course meets at Metro Academics on Wednesdays 12:45 - 2:15
This course meets via Zoom on Thursdays 12:30 - 1:45
Algebra I
This math course will meet twice weekly, and students will have videos to watch on their home learning days. We will use Lial’s Introductory Algebra, 9th edition During our year students will learn: The Real Number System; Equations, Inequalities, and Applications; Graphs of Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Exponents and Polynomials; Factoring and Applications; Rational Exponents, and Quadratics….But most importantly students will build solid algebraic thinking and develop into mathematicians ready for more high school level math.
This class meets via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:10.
American Sign Language (ASL)
for
Elementary and Middle School
(On-line Course)
In the course, the student will be introduced to the basics of American Sign Language. The course will concentrate on visual awareness, skills to produce and understand signs demonstrated. We will cover fingerspelling and numbers, everyday expressions, and vocabulary for conversational fluency in ASL, while helping the student to develop an appreciation of Deaf culture. We will play games, do puzzles, sign songs, all while learning signs that touch on the family, home, foods, animals & science, holidays and more.
The class is designed for students to receive personalized attention as well as allow for group activities. The student will be encouraged to use ASL in the classroom and practice with others outside the classroom. Using our voice in the classroom will be limited; we want to let our hands do the talking. This approach will help the student to become comfortable in the language, retain what has been learned and improve both receptive and expressive skills.
The course is 1 hour, 2 days a week.
The textbook for this course will be A Basic Course in American Sign Language (second edition), by Tom Humphries, Carol Padden and Terrence J. O’Rourke. The dictionary that I like is optional, The Gallaudet Children’s Dictionary of American Sign Language, but is an excellent resource.
This class is designed to be enjoyed by the student while learning a new language. We will use a lot of repetition… Practice, practice, and more practice… So let’s relax and have fun!
Course Tuition: The cost of the course is $625 per student, per year. The tuition payment can be made via 2 options.
Option 1: $625 One-Time payment per student. Payment amount is due on or before the first day of ASL class, August 19, 2020.
Option 2: $315 per Semester per student. Two equal payments... First payment (Fall Semester) due on or before the first day of class, August 19, 2020. The second payment (Spring Semester) due by first day of spring semester class in January, 2021.
** For Additional siblings enrolled in an American Sign Language class please ask about a tuition discount.
Science for Middle School
More information coming
This class meets via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15 - 4:15
Georgia Studies
More Information coming
This class will meet asynchronous via Google Classroom
Tutoring
I tutor in my home, or via zoom. I currently tutor or teach private lessons in pre-algebra, middle school math, composition, and help your student with organization skills.
Classes for the 2020 - 2021 Acacademic Year
Grammar and Composition for Sixth Grade and Seventh grade:
This dynamic class is perfect for sixth or seventh grade students. It teaches students the basics and fundamentals of grammar. We also learn and practice how to format a paper in Google Docs. Additionally, students will learn to write a variety of papers including: a personal narrative, a definition essay, an expository essay, a research paper, and a literary analysis. Each student receives personal feedback on his papers so he can learn and grow as a writer. This course blends well with Literature for the Middle School Student to create a complete language arts block. Students should plan on spending 4 hours a week on homework for this course.
Required texts:
Easy Grammar Plus Student Workbook
Fix It! Grammar: Robin Hood
Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen
This course meets in person at Metro Academic Studies on Wednesdays 9:00 - 10:30
This course meets via Zoom on Thursdays 10:30 - 11:45
please email Linda Richardson at [email protected] for more information
Grammar and Composition for Seventh and Eight Graders
This class is designed for seventh or eighth grade students. Students will review and build upon their grammar knowledge. Students will learn how to conduct research, craft a thesis, create an outline, and write an essay. Students are actively engaged in the writing process and are supported at every step. Each student receives personal feedback on his papers so he can learn and grow as a writer. This course blends well with Literature for the Middle School Student to create a complete language arts block. Students should plan on spending 4 hours a week on homework for this course.
This course will meet at Metro Academic Studies on Wednesdays 10:45 - 12:15
This course will meet via Zoom on Tuesdays from 10:30 - 11:45.
Literature for the Middle School Student
Students will dive into rich and relevant literature while learning how authors use literary terms and devices to make their writing come to life. We will read a variety of literature including novels, short stories, and poetry. Students will be taught how to craft a literary response in clear and guided steps and how to lead and participate in a group discussion. Throughout the year students will work in self-selected literature circles where choice and responsibility are emphasized. This class pairs beautifully with the Grammar and Composition classes for middle school students to create a complete language arts block. Students should expect to spend 4 hours a week on homework.
Booklist:
The Westing Game, Animal Farm, The Pearl, Island of the Blue Dolphins
This course meets at Metro Academic Studies on Mondays 10:30 - 12:45
This class will meet via Zoom on Tuesdays 12:30 - 1:45.
Government and Economics for the Middle School Student
This relevant course will prepare students to be engaged and responsible citizens. We will dive deep into our American past and learn about the foundations of government and study the ideals of our founding fathers. We will study the Constitution and the three branches of government. Special attention will be given to the election process and the electoral college. During the second semester we will use Dave Ramsey's curriculum: Foundations in Personal Finance.
This course meets at Metro Academics on Wednesdays 12:45 - 2:15
This course meets via Zoom on Thursdays 12:30 - 1:45
Algebra I
This math course will meet twice weekly, and students will have videos to watch on their home learning days. We will use Lial’s Introductory Algebra, 9th edition During our year students will learn: The Real Number System; Equations, Inequalities, and Applications; Graphs of Linear Equations and Inequalities in Two Variables; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; Exponents and Polynomials; Factoring and Applications; Rational Exponents, and Quadratics….But most importantly students will build solid algebraic thinking and develop into mathematicians ready for more high school level math.
This class meets via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 3:10.
American Sign Language (ASL)
for
Elementary and Middle School
(On-line Course)
In the course, the student will be introduced to the basics of American Sign Language. The course will concentrate on visual awareness, skills to produce and understand signs demonstrated. We will cover fingerspelling and numbers, everyday expressions, and vocabulary for conversational fluency in ASL, while helping the student to develop an appreciation of Deaf culture. We will play games, do puzzles, sign songs, all while learning signs that touch on the family, home, foods, animals & science, holidays and more.
The class is designed for students to receive personalized attention as well as allow for group activities. The student will be encouraged to use ASL in the classroom and practice with others outside the classroom. Using our voice in the classroom will be limited; we want to let our hands do the talking. This approach will help the student to become comfortable in the language, retain what has been learned and improve both receptive and expressive skills.
The course is 1 hour, 2 days a week.
The textbook for this course will be A Basic Course in American Sign Language (second edition), by Tom Humphries, Carol Padden and Terrence J. O’Rourke. The dictionary that I like is optional, The Gallaudet Children’s Dictionary of American Sign Language, but is an excellent resource.
This class is designed to be enjoyed by the student while learning a new language. We will use a lot of repetition… Practice, practice, and more practice… So let’s relax and have fun!
Course Tuition: The cost of the course is $625 per student, per year. The tuition payment can be made via 2 options.
Option 1: $625 One-Time payment per student. Payment amount is due on or before the first day of ASL class, August 19, 2020.
Option 2: $315 per Semester per student. Two equal payments... First payment (Fall Semester) due on or before the first day of class, August 19, 2020. The second payment (Spring Semester) due by first day of spring semester class in January, 2021.
** For Additional siblings enrolled in an American Sign Language class please ask about a tuition discount.
Science for Middle School
More information coming
This class meets via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:15 - 4:15
Georgia Studies
More Information coming
This class will meet asynchronous via Google Classroom
Tutoring
I tutor in my home, or via zoom. I currently tutor or teach private lessons in pre-algebra, middle school math, composition, and help your student with organization skills.