Our Classes 4-11
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It almost goes without saying that the study of history is important. Yet for the Orthodox Christian, history can often appear as an ideological minefield. Many textbooks on world history or Western civilization present Christianity as a force of oppression and treat the sacred history of the Old and New Testaments as myth rather than fact. In this class, students will begin their study of history from an Orthodox perspective, exploring how God’s work is revealed in sacred and world history. Orthodoxy will serve as the foundation for all of our studies, helping students develop both knowledge of key events and the ability to see history as meaningful and purposeful.
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Instructor: Fr. John Somers & Presbytera Megan
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In this first stage of the progymnasmata, students will learn to paraphrase fables by retelling or writing them in their own words, following the principle that good writing is learned through imitation. They will identify key plot components in each story, including recognition, reversal, and suffering.
Throughout the course, students will practice variation by using different words and phrases with the same meaning, explore figures of description to make their writing vivid, and review essential grammar skills such as capitalization, punctuation, and parts of speech.
Instructor: Vicky Hamos
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This beginner-level course in modern Greek is designed for elementary students. Learners will explore the Greek alphabet, basic greetings, numbers, colors, and everyday vocabulary while practicing both reading and speaking skills.
Instruction will be engaging and interactive, using songs, repetition, and games to reinforce learning. Students will also meet puppet characters, which help bring the Greek dialogue to life and make language practice fun.
Instructor: Vicky Hamos
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This course builds on the foundation of Modern Greek, offering students a chance to review and expand their basic vocabulary and conversational skills. Learners will practice forming sentences through reading, writing, and speaking exercises.
Students will also be introduced to simple grammar concepts to support their language development. The course continues to emphasize interactive and engaging activities to make learning both effective and enjoyable.
Instructor: Vicky Hamos
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In this course, elementary students will begin exploring Aesop’s classic fables, with a new tale introduced each week. Learners will discuss the story’s plot components, practice retelling it in their own words, and reflect on its moral.
Students will also develop grammar skills, expand their vocabulary, and practice cursive writing. Each class will begin with a math word problem to engage students’ problem-solving skills alongside their language learning.
Instructor: Vicky Hamos
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