Sure Foundation Homeschool Tutorial

Enjoy your Snow Day! Wishing everyone a Joyous Christmas and Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you when classes resume on January 7, 2021! Watch your email for communication from instructors about any assignments due or homework. Questions? Contact us at SureFoundationTutorial@gmail.com

Watch your email for updates on classes this week! The winter storm today may impact road conditions and the church parking lot may not be cleared in time for classes on Thursday. A decision will be made by 7pm on Wednesday so check your email, this site, or our Facebook page for updates. If we do need to cancel classes, the Christmas party will be held on January 7th instead. Questions? Contact us at SureFoundationTutorial@gmail.com

All of us at Sure Foundation Homeschool Tutorial wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you are all enjoying the day with your families - we look forward to seeing you next week! Questions? Contact us at SureFoundationTutorial@gmail.com

Thursday, November 19th is Color Day - Dress in all one color! What's in your wardrobe? Reminder: No classes on Thursday, November 26th so we can all celebrate Thanksgiving with our families! Questions? Contact us at SureFoundationTutorial@gmail.com

Costumes are welcome at Sure Foundation on October 29th! Time for some Halloween fun, and the first of this year's Sure Foundation Spirit Days. So come to class in costume if you'd like. Remember that costumes must be modest and non-gory. Keep it clean and fun! Classes will take place as usual, so costumes should not get in the way of classwork. There will be three prizes awarded so cast your votes in these categories: 1. Most Creative 2. Funniest 3. Best Overall Vote by 4pm at the hall monitor table! Winners will be announced on November 5th! Chick-Fil-A Day is November 5th! Check your email for the order form, which is due October 29th with your payment. Mark you calendar for the next Spirit Day - November 19th is Color Day (wear all one color) Questions? Contact us at SureFoundationTutorial@gmail.com

Thank you to all our tutors and families for a great first day of class! As we get settled into our classes and new surroundings, here are a few reminders to help things run smoothly: We share the building with another group who has the use of the third floor. Sure Foundation students should not be going up to the third floor at any time. We will have some additional signs at doorways and stairways to remind everyone, but please be aware of this and let's respect these boundaries. We're still figuring out the best way to handle lunch breaks, as many want to go to the nearby park for lunch whenever weather permits. We'd like all students who are going to the park for lunch to go together, and an adult supervisor will accompany the group. This will work best if students are prompt in gathering to walk over to the park.  Thank you to everyone who has been donating the needed cleaning supplies and helping out with cleaning, and as hall monitors and helpers! We couldn't keep

The registration deadline is August 30, 2020! Classes begin on September 10th! We still have openings in all high school classes - contact us about available space in middle school classes. One new class has been added - Intro to ASL for middle and high school students.  Save the dates! Kickoff picnic on September 3rd - meet the tutors and learn your way around our new facility. First day of classes is scheduled for September 10th! Already registered? Check your email for important updates and details about our location, schedules, and class information. IEW Language Arts (Grades 6-8) -  IEW US History-Based Writing Lessons Writing Non-Fiction (High School) -  Power in Your Hands Creative Writing (High School)  - Writing Fiction (in High School) Literature (High School) -  Illuminating Literature: Characters in Crisis World Geography (Grades 6-8)   -  Usborne Encyclopedia of World Geography US History (8th grade - High School) -  Compass Classroom American History World Cultures (Grade

Spanish I and Spanish II (middle and high school students) -  Avancemos I and Avancemos II, Houghton Mifflin, 2013. Student text and workbook Introduction to Public Speaking (middle and high school students) - No required textbook Sure Foundation has foreign language classes suitable for middle or high school students in the 2020-2021 school year, as well as a Public Speaking course for the same age group. Here's our spotlight on what to expect in Spanish I and II, and in Intro to Public Speaking: Spanish I (middle and high school students) This is a full year, one-credit course for high school students. Middle school students that complete the class may earn one high school credit. The class time is 1-1/2 hours each week, and students will have homework and assignments to do at home. Are there required books or extra fees?  The required textbook is  Avancemos I, Houghton Mifflin, 2013. Student text and workbook. There are no other textbooks or materials required. How is the class

US History (8th grade - High School) -  Compass Classroom American History World Cultures (Grades 9-12) -  Window on the World Sure Foundation has two Social Studies classes suitable for high school students in the 2020-2021 school year. Need more information to decide which one is right? Here's our spotlight on these classes and what to expect: US History (8th grade - High School) This is a full year, one-credit course for high school students. The class time is 1-1/2 hours each week, and students will have homework and quarterly projects to do at home. We will use the Compass Classroom U.S. History online curriculum, which applies a Christian worldview to the characters, events, theology, literature, art, and religious beliefs of the nation. (Please be aware of some brief artistic nudity in some of the historical artwork that is presented in the online video course.) Are there required books or extra fees? The class requires an online co-op subscription to CompassClassroom.com .

Writing Non-Fiction (High School) -  Power in Your Hands Creative Writing (High School)  - Writing Fiction (in High School) Literature (High School) -  Illuminating Literature: Characters in Crisis Sure Foundation is offering three English classes for high school students in the 2020-2021 school year. Need more information to decide which one is right? Here's our spotlight on these classes and what to expect: Writing Non-fiction (High School) This is a full year, one credit course for high school students. The class time is 1-1/2 hours each week, and students will have homework and writing assignments to do at home. The course includes twenty major writing assignments of varying lengths: opinion essays, persuasive essays, a position paper, newspaper writing, biography, compare and contrast, narration essays, and more. Students will learn about specific forms of nonfiction writing, develop competence and confidence in writing, learn organization skills for notes and writing, develop

The Board of Sure Foundation is working on plans for our 2020-2021 school year! While we don't know yet whether we'll be able to hold our regular classes starting in September, we are working on contingency plans depending on what we are able to do.  Save the date! First day of classes is scheduled for September 3rd! We are still taking registrations for all classes! Please share, and let us know if you have any questions about the following classes we will be offering. IEW Language Arts (Grades 6-8) -  IEW US History-Based Writing Lessons Writing Non-Fiction (High School) -  Power in Your Hands Creative Writing (High School)  - Writing Fiction (in High School) Literature (High School) -  Illuminating Literature: Characters in Crisis Geography (Grades 6-8)   -  North Star Geography US History (8th grade - High School) -  Compass Classroom American History World Cultures (Grades 9-12) -  Window on the World Apologia Human Anatomy and Physiology(Grades 6-8)  -  Exploring Creation

Due to concerns regarding COVID-19 and in compliance with recommendations and the current state of emergency in Maryland, Sure Foundation remains closed until further notice. Each tutor is determining how to finish the courses they teach, and contacting students with information.  We are hoping to have at least one time to meet together before the end of the school year, so watch your email or our Facebook page for details. Questions? Contact us at SureFoundationTutorial@gmail.com

Due to concerns regarding COVID-19 and in compliance with recommendations and the current state of emergency in Maryland, Sure Foundation has cancelled classes for March 19th and March 26th. Our tentative plan is return to classes on April 2nd.  Your tutors will contact you directly regarding any remote learning they think necessary during this time.  Tentative schedule changes assuming we are able to resume classes on April 2nd: We will have classes on April 9th instead of taking Spring Break. Last day of classes will still be May 7th, except for Foreign Language classes, which will continue to May 14th. Questions? Contact us at SureFoundationTutorial@gmail.com

You are invited to the Sure Foundation Homeschool Tutorial Open House on Thursday, March 12th. Registration opens for all families on this date!  Join us on Thursday, March 12th to find out more about Sure Foundation and the classes we'll offer for the 2020-2021 school year. Meet tutors and member families, take a tour, and look in on our classes in session.  2020-2021 Classes IEW Language Arts (Grades 6-8) -  IEW US History-Based Writing Lessons Writing Non-Fiction (High School) -  Power in Your Hands Creative Writing (High School)  - Writing Fiction (in High School) Literature (High School) -  Illuminating Literature: Characters in Crisis Geography (Grades 6-8)   -  North Star Geography US History (8th grade - High School) -  Compass Classroom American History World Cultures (Grades 9-12) -  Window on the World Apologia Human Anatomy and Physiology(Grades 6-8)  -  Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology Biology (Grades 9-12

Registration is now open for returning families. Registration for new families will open on March 12th at our Open House.  Join us on Thursday, March 12th to find out more about Sure Foundation and the classes we'll offer for the 2020-2021 school year. Meet tutors and member families, take a tour, and look in on our classes in session.  Following is a preliminary list of classes: IEW Language Arts (Grades 6-8) -  IEW US History-Based Writing Lessons Writing Non-Fiction (High School) -  Power in Your Hands Creative Writing (High School) - Writing Fiction (in High School) Literature (High School) -  Illuminating Literature: Characters in Crisis Geography (Grades 6-8)   - North Star Geography US History (8th grade - High School) -  Compass Classroom American History World Cultures (Grades 9-12) - Window on the World Apologia Human Anatomy and Physiology(Grades 6-8)  -  Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy and Physiology Biology (Grades 9-12

This Thursday is Spirit Day - Proud to Be an American Day! Come dressed to show your patriotism! And a reminder that registration for returning families opens next week - Thursday, February 27th. Questions? Contact us at SureFoundationTutorial@gmail.com

Sure Foundation Homeschool Tutorial extends a warm invitation to our Open House events! Join us on Thursday, February 13th to find out more about Sure Foundation and the classes we'll offer for the 2020-2021 school year. Meet tutors and member families, take a tour, and look in on our classes in session.  We're excited about our class offerings for the next school year! Our proposed classes include: Writing for Middle School Writing (Fiction and Non-Fiction Classes) for High School Literature for High School Social Studies for Middle and High School Science for Middle School Biology, Chemistry, and Physics for High School Art for Middle School Spanish for Middle and High School Electives for Middle and High School Open registration begins on March 12th. Questions? Contact us at SureFoundationTutorial@gmail.com

This Thursday is Sports Day!  Come dressed to support your favorite team or sport! Questions? Contact us at SureFoundationTutorial@gmail.com

Sure Foundation Homeschool Tutorial extends a warm invitation to our Open House events! Join us on Thursday, February 13th or Thursday, March 12th to find out more about Sure Foundation and the classes we'll offer for the 2020-2021 school year. Meet tutors and member families, take a tour, and look in on our classes in session. A preliminary list of classes will be available. Open registration begins on March 12th. Questions? Contact us at SureFoundationTutorial@gmail.com

The registration deadline for two spring semester high school classes closes on the last day of first semester, which is Thursday, January 9th. Check your email or this site ( Registration Open for Second Semester Classes ) for more information about Health class (Grades 8-12) and High School Literature class. Second semester begins on Thursday, January 16th. This is a great opportunity for new families to try out Sure Foundation for a semester, and to be considered a Returning Family when registration opens for 2020-2021 classes. (Returning Families may register two weeks before Open Registration.) Information about our Open House events will be coming soon! ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄ All current Sure Foundation families should have received an email with a survey about classes for the 2020-2021 school year. Please help us plan by submitting your responses letting us know which classes you'd like to see offered. Our next Spirit Day is coming up soon! On January 23rd, co

Sure Foundation is opening registration for Health and Literature classes for second semester! Register by January 9th, when Sure Foundation resumes classes. Health - The high school level Health class is a one semester class, beginning on January 16th, and is worth a half credit for high school. The class is open to students in Grades 8-12. Students will learn about nutrition, fitness, mental and personal safety, including safety on the web, drug abuse, infectious and noninfectious diseases, and how it all ties into the growth and development of the human body. Text: Health in a Christian Perspective and the accompanying Student Quizzes and Tests (A Beka Book) Literature -  The Literature class is a full year class high school class, but students may join for second semester only. Students will become knowledgeable and discerning readers, and will learn about writing fiction. We will read, discuss, and study novels chosen for their colliding worlds, literary val