Accokeek Christian Cooperative
CLASSES
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Our program typically meets twelve weeks during the Fall Semester and twelve to fifteen weeks during the Spring semester. Throughout the year we may have field trips, special events, performances, and more. Families are responsible for supervising children at all times by remaining onsite or by having an authorized party assigned to students while on campus. Drop off is limited to students 13 and older with a strict pick up time enforced.
Fall: September 14th-December 7th, 2026
Spring: January 11th-April 5th, 2026
Classes that require 15 weeks end on April 26th
Please Note if your class is year round, or Semester Only. New classes will be added in the Spring. Some spring classes run longer (15 weeks)
ACC FEES:
Facility fee payment of $175 ($30 for Enrolled CC families)
Cash and Check payable to:Christ Church will be accepted in person (Dates will be posted on our homepage)
If you would like to pay online visit: Donate to Christ Church Accokeek
Administrative fee $15 payable through PayPal to acchomeschool@gmail.com
Class Fees are made directly to Teachers at the start of the school year.
Many classes in 2026-27 are geared to upper level age groups. We look foward to expanding our classes for the 2027-28 school year.
The World's Story 3: The Modern Ages (History)
Ages 11-14
Class size: Min 2 Students Max. 12 Students
Time: 8:30am-9:45am
Full Year (September-April 26)
Instructor: Mrs. Jennifer Priester
Class Description:
In this 27 week course, students will study from the Age of Exploration to current times and learn about wars, revolutions, and culture changes that define these times. Throughout the course, students will see God’s guiding hand through history.
Students will read a beautifully illustrated textbook, engage in map and timeline activities, complete a timeline project, comprehension worksheets and reviews. This is an ungraded course, however; students will receive feedback on homework and review sheets.
Cost: $45 per student for the year. Does not Include Text Book
Supplies: Text - The World's Story 3: The Modern Ages Set (Master Books student book and the Teacher’s Guide)
Filling up fast
Algebra 1
Ages/Grade: 9th grade
(Course is suitable for students in 8th grade who are advanced in math or 10th graders who need remedial support.) This is a high school level course. All students who participate are eligible for 1 high school math credit. 8th graders registering for the course need to be approved by teacher for admission to ensure the student is ready for Algebra 1.
Class size: Min 5 Students Max. 12 Students
Time: 8:30 am - 9:45 am
Full Year (September through April 26)
Instructor: Mrs. Amanda Reed
Class Description:
This is a graded course and students will receive a report card upon completion!
***In the event of a withdrawal from the course, materials fee will not be refunded.
Course covers a full year curriculum. Class will follow the structure below:
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Warm-ups
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Direct Instruction
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Guided Practice
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Independent Practice
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Recap
Concepts for the week are taught in class with note taking. Assignments for the week are provided. Curriculum includes video instruction for use at home. Daily practice is expected.
***This class will utilize Google Classroom!
Cost: $25 for materials, $85 per semester
Supplies: Bring your pen, pencil, and a notebook. Mathlight Alg (Teacher provides curriculum)
Elementary Art
Age 4 - 10
Class size: Min 5 Students Max. 12 Students
Time: 9:00 am - 9:55 am
Full Year Course
Instructor: Crisson Kirkup
Class Description: Structured art play that builds a strong artistic foundation through vocabulary, observational skills and nimble hands. We will explore shape through sculpture and perspective, color through mixing, matching and layering and composition by bringing single frames to life. A parent helper will be needed for the class.
Cost: $75 for 12 weeks; includes all art supplies.
American Art History
Ages/Grade 6th - 12th
Class size: Min 5 Students Max. 12 Students
Time: 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Semester (Fall Only)
Instructor: Crisson Kirkup
Class Description: A 12-week survey of American art history focused on the Revolutionary war era, complete with historical field trips and hands-on projects. Led by a revolutionary war reenactor and art enthusiast. Historical field trips will be scheduled on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
Cost: Class fee $95
Fundamentals of Biology (Biblical Worldview)
Ages/Grade 6th - 8th grade
Class size: Min 5 Students Max. 15 Students
Time: 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Full Year (September-April 5)
Instructor: Mrs. Amanda Reed
Class Description: Students will need access to the internet to watch video lessons on YouTube.
A small amount of homework is assigned for the week.
Topics Covered:
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The scientific method and how scientists think
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Medicine, microbiology, and the history of discoveries
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Ecology and God’s design in creation
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Evolution, natural selection, and limits to biological change.
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Genetics and the role of information in life
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Biochemistry and the building blocks of living things
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Cells and the irreducible complexity that points to a Creator
Cost: Class Fee $50 per semester, $20 for materials.
***In the event of a withdrawal from the course, materials fee will not be refunded.
Supplies: Redeem Academy (Teacher provides the curriculum.) Bring your pens, pencils & an eraser for notes.
Class is Full
Health
Age/Grade: High School
Class size: Min 5 Students Max. 15 Students
Time: 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Full year
Instructor: Ms. Carrie Pope
Class Description: Health is defined as the pursuit of balance physically, socially, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The purpose of this class is to introduce students, of high school age to the overall importance of health of the human body, and to more fully understand how God’s design is so perfect. The bulk of the class will be taught using the “Apologia Exploring Creation with Health and Nutrition” textbook. There is no need for students to purchase this book, as the instructor will provide the necessary worksheets to follow along in class.
Cost: $100 or $50 a semester
Supplies: 1inch 3-ring binder
Class is Full
Elementary Theatre
Ages 4-10
Class size: Min 5 Students Max. 15 Students
Time: 10:00 am - 11:25 pm
Full Year (September-April)
Instructor: Mrs. Michelle Talkington
Class Description: This Fun Children's Theatre class will teach students the fundatmentals of performance through games, play, and script memorization. Students are not required to have reading skills to participate. This class is great for shy and out going children alike. This class will have a final performance at the end of the year.
Cost: $85 per semester. $35 Costume/Prop fee
Supplies: Text- Students are expected to perform in a final production, which will require two dress rehearsals TBD in the Spring.
Class is Full
Culinary: Survival in the Kitchen
Ages 12-18
Class size: Min 2 Students Max. 8 Students
Time: 11:00 am - 12:25 pm
Semester Class (Fall Only)
Instructor: Mrs. Karen Kirkup
Class Description: In this semester long class, students will learn fundamental food prep techniques and cook 12 meals! Wield sharp knives, control the intense stovetop, and command the microwave. Safely employ potent tools and conquer efficient cleanup to independently create food with skill and confidence.
Cost: $100
Supplies: 8"chef knife, 6-qt sauce pot, 3-qt saute pan, apron, bandana or hair cap
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Art: Color Theory & Visual Story Telling
Grade: Middle and High school
Class size: Min 5 Students Max. 12 Students
Time: 11:00 am - 12:25 pm
Semester Class (Spring Only)
Instructor: Mrs. Lauren Brumbach
Class Description: In this course we will explore the basics of color - color theory, value, composition, color schemes, temperature, and how color applies to visual narratives.
The goal of this class will be to provide students with a basic understanding of how color works, how it affects our perception and the stories it can tell in the world around us.
Please visit Mrs. Lauren Brumbach's website at LaurenBrumbach.com
Cost: $60
Supplies: Charcoal pencils, 11” x14” Bristol paper, ruler, and student's choice of - Prismacolor Colored Pencils Set of 24, Windsor Newton Gouache (ivory black, permanent white, flame red, rose tyrien, cad lemon yellow, cad yellow pale, ultramarine blue and Turquoise blue) or Blick studio acrylic paint set of 24. (If choosing Gouache or Acrylic paint, brushes will also be required)
Suggested, but not required, text: Color and Light by James Gurney
Class is Full
The Financial Foundations Program
Ages 13-18
Class size: Min 5 Students Max. 15 Students
Time: 11:00 am - 12:25 pm
Semester (Fall Only)
Instructor: Mr. Dillon Mandley
Class Description: Scholarships available! How Your Teen Can Go from Financially Unaware to Financially Unstoppable in 12 Weeks. This is the class schools should have been teaching all along. More information here: https://www.discoverwealthmastery.com/financial-foundations
Cost: Apply for a Scholarship! Information on the discovery wealth mastery website
Supplies: Notebook and pencils
Shop
Age/Grade: High School
(Students Must be 14 to participate)
Class size: Min 4 Students Max. 12 Students
Time: 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Full Year Course, Class will be held every other week
Instructors: Mr. Frank McDonough & Mr. Russ Swenton
Class Description: This unique class provides tool knowledge and safety training. Students will learn skills in multiple areas of construction.
Cost: $100 per semester. Includes project material.
Supplies: Students must have safety glasses, pencils and notebook. Closed toed shoes are required.
Pre-Algebra
Ages/Grade: 8th
Intended grade level is 8th grade. (Course is suitable for students in 7th grade who are advanced in math or 9th graders who need remedial support.)
Class size: Min 5 Students Max. 12 Students
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Full Year (September-April 26)
Instructor: Mrs. Amanda Reed
Class Description:
This is a graded course and students will receive a report card upon completion!
***In the event of a withdrawal from the course, materials fee will not be refunded.
Course covers a full year curriculum. Class will follow the structure below:
-
Warm-ups
-
Direct Instruction
-
Guided Practice
-
Independent Practice
-
Recap
Concepts for the week are taught in class with note taking. Assignments for the week are provided. Curriculum includes video instruction for use at home. Daily practice is expected.
***This class will utilize Google Classroom!
Cost: $25 for materials, $85 per semester
Supplies: Bring your pen, pencil, and a notebook. Mathlight Pre-Alg (Teacher provides curriculum)
Theatre Performance
Ages 11-17
Class size: Min 5 Students Max. 15 Students
Time: 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Full Year (September-April)
Instructor: Mrs. Michelle Talkington
Class Description: This upper level theatre class will teach students the fundatmentals of acting, performance, and production. Students will learn auditioning skills, improve on public speaking, and gain confidence in presenting through the year round acting lessons. Each student will have a speaking or production role assigned in the Spring. This class will have a final performance at the end of the year.
Cost: $85 per semester. $35 Costume/Prop fee
Supplies: Text- Students are expected to perform in a final production, which will require two dress rehearsals TBD in the Spring.