Contact Us:

gatewayhsnetwork@gmail.com
219-696-2064

Friday, May 6, 2011

book sale

Gateway Homeschool Network




Curriculum Sale

You are invited to participate in a Homeschool Curriculum Sale



May 21, 2011 9 a. – 1 p. (Set-up 8 a.m.)

Gateway Christian Fellowship Church

10728 W. 133rd Ave., Cedar Lake, IN



Space with Table for $10

(Available on a first come/first serve basis)



Sell your used curriculum: Shop for next year!



Concessions will be available as a fund raiser for Gateway Academy.



Call or email Judy Gardner to reserve your space. 219-712-3631 gatewayacademycl@gmail.com

Pass the word along!

Monday, March 7, 2011

2011-2012 survey

Gateway Academy – Survey 2011-2012
Please complete the survey and return to Gateway or send an email with the information on the classes you are interested in. We normally set our high school classes first then junior high. Class offerings are dependent on parents willing to step up and teach and assist in class.

Please indicate interest in any of the following and if willing to teach or assist. Please place a T or A in the space if you would consider teaching or assisting. (You are not committed at this time…it is just a survey) You may choose more than one. If so write preference – 1, 2, etc.
High school:
Math
_____ prealgebra _____ algebra 1 _____ geometry
_____ college algebra (honors with clep test)
_____ other __________________________________________
Science (please list preference – 1, 2, etc.)
_____ Anatomy (1 semester) _____ Forensic Science (1 semester) _____ Earth (1 semester)
_____ Earth/Space science (full year)
_____ Integrated chemistry/physics (full year)
_____ other ___________________________________________
History
_____ World History/Civilizations ( full year)
_____ World History/Civilizations honors with Clep test
English (list in order of preference)
_____ Composition – Excellence in Writing style history linked (1 semester)
_____ Elements of Literature _____ Elements of Literature with Clep test option
_____ Journalism I or II (1 semester)
_____ other _________________________________________________
Foreign Language (list in order of preference)
_____ Spanish III _____ Latin I _____ Greek
_____ ancient languages intro Greek/Hebrew (1 semester each)
_____ other __________________________________________________
Electives (list in order of preference)
_____ Bible
_____ Elements of communication – focus interpersonal (not a speech class) (1 semester)
_____ sociology (dual credit option through Global University)
_____ music appreciation (semester)
_____ drama (semester)
_____ photography
_____ home economics sewing/cooking etc.
_____ other _____________________________________________________
Junior High grades 7-8
Math
_____ basic math _____ pre-algebra _____ algebra 1
Science
_____ science – jr high level similar to high school (ie. physical science)
History
_____ world geography _____ world history
English
_____ composition Excelence in writing style _____ literature
Other
______ ____________________________________________________________________

Monday, January 31, 2011

classes canceled

No classes Tuesday February 1 due to severe weather warnings.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Second Semester - starts January 18!

Register for second semester classes now!
All classes meet on Tuesdays.
Drama class open to grades 7-12.

8:30 -9:50
Biology (9-12)
Second Semester - *Psychology dual credit/college through Global University (11-12 and college age/adults)
Pre Algebra (7-10)

9:50 -10:50
Second Semester - Journalism (9-12 )(includes yearbook design - no textbook necessary)
Basic Math (7-9)

10:50 - 11:50
Algebra 2 (9-12)
Algebra 1 (8-12)
study hall (no fee)
Life Science (7-8)

12:30 - 1:30
English 1 (9-12)
Spanish 2
Second Semester - Personal Finance (9-12) FFoundations in Personal Finance by Dave Ramsey
Jr. High U.S. History (7-8)

1:30-2:25
U.S. History (9-12)
Jr. High English (7-8)

2:25-3:20 Second Semester - Drama (includes drama production - no textbook necessary)

Registration per class is $10
Year long classes pay only 1 registration fee for the year. (Current students will only need to pay for new second semester classes.)

Second semester books:
Personal finance: Foundations in Personal Finance workbook by Dave Ramsey
isbn 9780981683911
Journalism - no text $10 material fee
Drama - no textbook $10 material fee includes required script
(costumes/props may be required depending on part)

Tuition

1 or 2 classes $90 per semester (discounted) or $20 per month for 5 months
3 classes $135 per semester (discounted) or $30 per month for 5 months
4 or 5 classes $180 per semester (discounted) or $40 per month for 5 months
6 or more classes $225 per semester (discounted) or $50 per month for 5 months
Second semester monthly payments - Jan. through May

Second semester begins January 18.

*Psychology is through Global University - Global undergraduate costs apply.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Gateway Homeschool Network

Is pleased to offer

Parenting Seminar Series

We are honored to have Pastor Ed Bontreger lead a 2 part series on Parenting. Pastor Bontreger has been a pastor since 1974. He has been in Christian counseling ministry since 1983 and in 1985 received a Certification as a Human Resources Consultant. In 1985 he led a successful church plant. He is currently the pastor at Fellowship of Living Hope a non-denominational church in Renssalaer, Indiana. He is the father of 2 and grandfather of 8. He and his wife, Ruthann, have foster-parented over 50 children and have provided care for adults in transition.

Session 1: Monday, November 15, 2010 7-9 p.m

Excellence Principals of Parenting

1. Honor vs. Disrespect

2. Mercy vs. Spitefulness

3. Forgiveness vs. Bitterness

4. Gratefulness vs. Complaining

5. Grace vs. Worrying



Session 2: Monday, November 29, 2010 7-9 p.m

The Obstacle to Excellence of Life:

1. What Steals Excellence?

2. What Kills Excellence?

3. What Destroys Excellence?

4. What are the Essential Godly Character Qualities?



Both sessions will be held at Gateway Christian Fellowship

10728 W. 133rd Ave.

Cedar Lake, Indiana


This series is targeting parents of teens but ALL parents will find the information very helpful. Invite your friends! Please let us know if you need childcare and we will make arrangements. There is no charge; however, a free will offering will be taken each evening to cover costs.


For more information or to register, please call Joy at 219-374-8256 or email millerschool@comcast.net

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Enrichment Classes

There will be a mom's meeting on Tuesday, September 14 at 7:00 PM. We will be meeting to plan this years enrichment program for grades 3 - 6 with a class for younger siblings ages 5 through grade 2. If you have any ideas of what classes to offer now is your chance to sent them in. We are in need of at least 3 moms to lead a 6 week class and others to help out. Please pray and see if you can fill this need. We are also looking for field trip ideas. Please email any ideas this week and join us next Tuesday.

Judy

No Classes Today

Hope everyone had a great 3 day weekend. We have no classes this week, just keep working at home. Remember to check the class blog site for your assignments.