SHEPHERDS: 4th-8th GRADERS
CLASSES
CULINARY ARTS: 1 1/2 hour course each Wednesday 2026
GARDEN: Tuesdays 2026
ADVENTURE AND SURVIVAL: Tuesdays 2026
SCIENCE: Motion and Simple Machines
SOCIAL STUDIES/ HISTORY: Geography and The Revolutionary War
MATH
LANGUAGE ARTS
LITERATURE (7th and 8th graders)
ART CP and PE Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2025
CLUBS: Creations/ STEM Club, Entrepreneurs Club, Drama Club and Coding Club.
Clubs are chosen to build confidence and success. We create opportunities for creations and inventions to be sold and teach advertising and more!
If you are thinking about homeschooling, there is no better time than now! We make things easy.
(Shepherds are 4th-8th graders)
For: Science, History, Literature and Art Class
Each curriculum was chosen to meet high standards; matching our needs in quality, affordability, easy operation and most importantly maintaining Christian beliefs and morals. DYA offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates textbook, video lessons, labs and activities to prepare students.
For: English and Math
For Math and English each student will bring in their own curriculum. Tutors are available on site for any assistance. This encourages self-sufficiency, self-motivation, and gives us the ability to cover such diverse subjects.
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All books, student books and materials for classes must be purchased before classes start on August 19th, 2025. Please bring all materials to class. Everyone will bring their laptops, or tablets and headphones the first week of classes for set up.
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For SOCIAL STUDIES/ HISTORY you will need to purchase:
Books pictured above.
> The Revolutionary War: The Young American Adventure Series from: J.E. Ribbey
> hello.jeribbey.com/yaa-welcome/
>$57.00 for all books, this is also what we will use for Literature.
> You will also need a section in your 3 ring binder.
>AND
>Geography
>We will use a commination of free online curriculums, videos and activities.
> You will also need a section in your 3 ring binder.
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For SCIENCE you will need to go to TheGoodAndTheBeautiful.com then go to Science curriculums and order: Books pictured above.
> Motion and Simple Machines
- ONE COURSE BOOK PER CHILD OR SHARE
>https://www.goodandbeautiful.com/products/motion-and-simple-machines/
>$19.99
> Student Journal - ONE BOOK PER CHILD (Make sure you choose the correct grade level for your child.
>$6.49-$6.99
> You will also need a section in your 3 ring binder.
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For ENGLISH: We have tutors are on site!
> Bring your own curriculum and any materials that curriculum requires.
> This may include laptops, headphones or other devices.
> A section in your three ring binder
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For LITERATURE you will need:
> The Young Adventure American Series
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For MATH: We have Tutors are on site!
> Bring your own curriculum and any materials that curriculum requires.
> This may include laptops, headphones or other devices.
> A section in your three ring binder
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For ART you will need: (This is also included below in the Class Materials List)
> An easy to tear spiral bond sketchbook with thick paper
> Pencils, erasers, color pencils, markers
> A pack of paintbrushes with initials on each brush
> Rulers
> Geometry Compass
> Scissors
> For ART we will be following the curriculums, How To Draw and How to Paint written by Karen Deloach, a local artist, writer and professor that will be joining us this year as one of our art professors! Students may purchase one or both of those curriculums if they would like to. This is not required. www.karendeloachart.com
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Class Materials to bring on your first day of class: Some items will be shared and others, students will keep for themselves.
One (two or three inch) three ringed binder with six dividers
One pack of pencils, pens, erasers, highlighters, color pencils and markers
Pack of thick Expo markers (red, black or blue only)
Three packs of college ruled paper
One large container of sanitizing wipes
One box of tissue paper
One large paper towel roll per child
One large wrapped toilet paper roll per child
One twelve inch ruler
A pack of paintbrushes with initials on each brush
An easy to tear spiral bond sketchbook with thick paper
A pair of scissors
Index cards
All math supplies *calculator (make sure you have the correct calculator for your child's math course)
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A daily schedule is under the Events and Payment Schedule tab.
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- Never worry about late fees, admin or registration fees! We wave all fees for those paying for the year or half of the year in full.
- A material list: Read each class carefully to make sure you have all the curriculum books and materials necessary.
- Each student will need to bring a packed lunch. Microwaves will not be available.
- We are not a peanut or other allergy free facility. If your child has dietary needs, please contact us directly.
We are here to assist in your child's education. Parents are ultimately responsible for their child's education. Please check with your accountability group about issuing high school credits.