Classical Conversations offered in Bonners Ferry

June 21, 2017

Home schoolers interested in the classical approach to education are invited to consider Classical Conversations, a program that supports homeschooling parents by cultivating the love of learning through a Christian worldview in fellowship with other families focusing on three keys to a great education: classical, Christian, and community. Kim Cushman will be directing the elementary level. The "Foundations" program covers science, fine arts, public speaking, history, Latin, math facts and geography. Classes begin September 13 and meet Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The "Essentials" program is for students aged 9-11. It is a comprehensive Language Arts program covering writing and grammar. Additional time is spent working on mental math skills. Classes begin on September 13 and meet on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Kim at (208) 946-7668 or kimberlydcushman@gmail.com. Jacque Tanner with be tutoring the junior high level Challenge A for students 12 and up that will cover literature and composition, natural science, cartography, Latin, apologetics and math studies. Classes will begin August 23 and meet every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Jacque at (208) 610-8560 or email jacque.tanner@gmail.com. Glory Rossbacher will be tutoring the high school level Challenge 1 for students ages 14 and up, which will cover Latin, writing and composition, science, math, debate to include American Government and Economics, drama - Shakespeare (Taming of the Shrew) and music theory. Classes will begin August 23 and meet every Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, contact Glory at (208) 290-1557 or email glorybonnersCC@gmail.com. To learn more about Classical Conversations, visit www.classicalconversations.com.